Baseball Said to Be Inquiring About Rodriguez Drug Use  —  Major League Baseball is investigating the accuracy of statements by Alex Rodriguez about his use of performance-enhancing drugs, according to people within baseball who were briefed on the matter.  —  Investigators have contacted several …

Rodriguez's changeup causes change upward  —  By now, much has been made about Ivan Rodriguez helping Wandy Rodriguez mature into a front-line starter.  Astros pitching coach Dewey Robinson, who has preached the use of changeups since he became pitching coach, also deserves credit for making Rodriguez buy into using the changeup.

Foot still at root of Wang's injury  —  TAMPA - The foot injury that shelved Chien-Ming Wang for much of last season also is responsible for his horrendous start this spring.  —  The Yankees have said Wang's problem is weakness in his hip muscles caused by the sprained foot.

Perez move seen as imminent  —  PHILADELPHIA — Jerry Manuel and GM Omar Minaya planned to meet today to make a formal decision, but it appears all but certain Oliver Perez won't be starting again anytime soon.  —  Not after Perez surrendered four runs on five hits and six walks …

Mariners closer Brandon Morrow placed on DL (with lineups)  —  In case you were wondering why closer Brandon Morrow wasn't used in the top of the ninth last night — Morrow certainly was — the Mariners gave an answer today: Morrow has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 24, with right biceps tendinitis.

Francoeur regains confidence at the plate  —  It got to a point in 2008 when Jeff Francoeur batting with runners in scoring position was enough to make Braves fans cringe.  And with the bases loaded, it was even enough to make Francoeur himself cringe.  —  But when the rejuvenated right fielder came …

Go ahead, take a chance  —  Jacoby Ellsbury illustrates the reward of risk-taking  —  The most electrifying event in these parts since John Havlicek stole the ball with seconds left in a 1965 playoff game was the theft of home plate by Jacoby Ellsbury a week ago tonight.

Inbox: Will team extend Berkman?  —  Beat reporter Alyson Footer answers fans' questions  —  Are the Astros planning to sign Lance Berkman to an extension before he gets an opportunity to test the free-agent market?  Are they planning on trying to keep him in Houston long term?

Victorino's bases-loaded walk helps Phillies top Mets in 10  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Shane Victorino's bases-loaded walk off Sean Green with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday.  —  Green (-2) retired the first batter …

Lilly fans 10; Theriot, Lee homer as Cubs drub Marlins  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Ted Lilly struck out 10 in eight strong innings and hit a two-run double, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Saturday.  —  Ryan Theriot homered for the second consecutive …

Backup Treanor to miss rest of season  —  Surgery reveals right hip issue to be worse than thought  —  DETROIT — What was already expected to be a long injury for Tigers backup catcher Matt Treanor now will likely cost him the rest of the season.  On Thursday, Treanor underwent successful surgery …