Game 5: Yankees at Royals (updates with audio from Mark Teixeira)  —  YANKEES (2-2)  —  Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia.  —  ROYALS (2-2)  —  Crisp CF  —  Callaspo 2B  —  DeJesus LF  —  Butler DH  —  Gordon 3B  —  Aviles SS  —  Jacobs 1B  —  Olivio C  —  Bloomquist RF

Kawakami ready to impress America  —  Atlanta (3-1) vs. Washington (0-4), Saturday, 7:00 p.m. ET  —  While spending the past 13 years as one of the top pitchers in Japan's Central League, Kenshin Kawakami often wondered how he would fare in the United States.

Inquiry Sheds Light on Baseball's World of Steroids  —  When an All-Star third baseman needed help recovering from a shoulder injury, he knew from one of his agents whom to call: a doctor who mailed him steroids and syringes without ever seeing him.  —  A journeyman catcher …

Padres sign reliever Gaudin  —  Right-hander given Minor League deal after Cubs release  —  SAN DIEGO — In yet another moved to potentially bolster their bullpen, the Padres have signed right-handed pitcher Chad Gaudin to a Minor League contract, according to general manager Kevin Towers.

Willits replaces Adenhart … ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Outfielder Reggie Willits was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake by the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, a promotion he was reluctant to accept.  —  He's filling the roster opening created by the death of pitcher Nick Adenhart.  —  “It's very difficult.

Halladay outpitches Lee, helps Blue Jays keep Indians winless  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Not even Cliff Lee could stop Cleveland's slide.  —  The reigning Cy Young Award winner lost his second consecutive start and the Indians, expected to contend this season, remained the AL's only winless team …

Orioles slam Rays in grand style  —  Mora's first-inning homer lifts O's to 6-0 win over Tampa Bay  —  From left, Orioles players Aubrey Huff, Melvin Mora, Adam Jones and Nick Markakis celebrate Mora's grand slam in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.  (Baltimore Sun photo by Karl Merton Ferron / April 11, 2009)

Phillies defeat Rox 8-4  —  Brett Myers schooled Jorge De La Rosa tonight at Coors Field.  —  The Phillies' veteran right-hander was far from perfect, giving up three homers to the Rockies, but he showed De La Rosa how to endure and ultimately thrive.  —  The result was an 8-4 Philadelphia victory …

Hernandez, Mets hand Marlins first loss of season  —  MIAMI (AP) — Livan Hernandez found a way to beat the Florida Marlins: by throwing curves slower than the team bus.  —  Hernandez used his off-speed stuff to take a shutout into the seventh inning, helping the New York Mets hand the Marlins their first loss, 8-4 on Saturday night.

MARTINEZ WILL PLAY THIS SEASON, FRIEND SAYS  —  Pedro Martinez hasn't started the clock on his five-year waiting period for the Hall of Fame just yet.  —  Though Opening Day passed with Martinez still unemployed, the right-hander fully expects to pitch in the major leagues this season …

New family-friendly options available at Dodger Stadium in 2009  —  Club holds the line on tickets, parking and Dodger Dogs; new lower-priced options available at concessions; Dodgers All-Inclusives provide savings and free parking; tickets still start at $7 for kids, $9 for adults

Anderson is designated  —  MIAMI — As expected, the Mets designated pinch-hitting specialist Marlon Anderson for assignment this afternoon to make room for Livan Hernandez.  If Anderson clears waivers, he can either accept a spot at Triple-A Buffalo or become a free agent.

Pujols homers twice, drives in 7 in Cardinals' rout of Astros  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a grand slam and a three-run homer to match a career high with seven RBI, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday.