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5:45 AM ET, May 3, 2009

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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
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 …
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Associated Press:
MLB explores drug use by A-Rod  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is investigating Alex Rodriguez's statements about his use of performance-enhancing drugs, increasing the pressure on the New York Yankees star ahead of an unflattering biography due out on Monday.
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Tom Wyrwich / Mariners Blog:
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.
Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
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?
Associated Press:
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 …
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
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 …
Jason Beck / MLB.com:
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 …
MackAveKurt / Bless You Boys:
That was (G)rand: Tigers 9, Indians 7  —  More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP  —  “I do not believe what I just saw!!”  Tigers light-hitting shortstop Adam Everett hits a grand slam in the fourth inning to give Detroit a 5-0 at the time.  —  Browse more photos »
Discussion: TigerBlog
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles blow lead, fall to Blue Jays  —  Toronto 2B Hill ties game with HR in 10th, wins it with RBI single in 11th  —  TORONTO - The Orioles' frustrating losing streak lived to see another day, thanks to Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill.  —  Hill tied the game with a 10th …
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies' Marquis quiets Giants 5-1  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Hey, Jason Marquis, don't quit your day job.  The Rockies would be lost without you.  —  Marquis, who rarely loses during daylight hours, confounded the Giants for nine innings in the Rockies' 5-1 victory.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Jon Heyman / Sports Illustrated:
Jays would want a lot in Halladay deal … Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi identified his asking price if he were ever to consider trading star pitcher Roy Halladay in an interview today, and he pretty much summed it up in one word: Boatload.  —  The Jays are defying critics …
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
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 …
 
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