Teixeira expected back for KC finale  —  Yankees first baseman only has tendinitis in left wrist  —  KANSAS CITY — Mark Teixeira celebrated his 29th birthday as a game-time scratch from the Yankees' lineup, but he expects to be back in the lineup on Sunday, a little older but with less discomfort.

Chulk takes Lewis' place on roster  —  Lefty starter admits to elbow pain, hopes it's not major  —  CLEVELAND — It was fairly obvious the Indians would need to bring in some assistance, in the form of veteran right-hander Vinnie Chulk, for their bullpen after Friday's marathon loss to the Blue Jays.

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 …

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 …

Pedroia family receives death threats  —  Days after an article quoted 2007 Rookie of the Year Dustin Pedroia calling the city of Woodland “a dump,” the Pedroia family received a series of death threats.  —  On Friday at about 12:29 p.m., Sgt. Health Parson said Woodland Police responded …

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)

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.

Triunfel to have broken fibula examined  —  Mariners don't know yet how much time prospect will miss  —  OAKLAND — Mariners prospect Carlos Triunfel, who broke his left fibula while sliding into second base on Friday night in Montgomery, Ala., will be examined by Mariners medical director Ed Khalfayan in Seattle.

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.

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.

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.

Rain, extras don't damper Braves win  —  Johnson's 10th-inning RBI single propels team over Nats  —  ATLANTA — There were definitely more efficient ways the Braves could have opened the home portion of their schedule.  But watching Jordan Schafer slide across the plate with the winning run …