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2:45 AM ET, May 4, 2009

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Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Roberts discusses book on A-Rod  —  Author tells Network she feels star used PEDs with Yankees  —  NEW YORK — The author of a new book on Alex Rodriguez said Sunday night that she believes Rodriguez used performance-enhancing substances during his time with the Yankees.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Pitching matchups for the Boston series  —  Monday: LHP Jon Lester (1-2, 5.40) vs. RHP Phil Hughes (1-0, 0.00), 7:05, YES, ESPN  —  Tuesday: RHP Joba Chamberlain (1-0, 3.13) vs. RHP Josh Beckett (2-2, 7.22), 7:05, YES  —  Just wondering, but does anybody else question what is going on with the Yankees …
Joe Lapointe / New York Times:
Girardi Expresses Irritation About Rodriguez Book  —  Joe Girardi, the Yankees' manager, spoke calmly and briefly, but his words were the most heated ones voiced publicly by a team official regarding the book about Alex Rodriguez that comes out Monday.  —  “I have some issues with it,” Girardi said.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Rotation set for rest of homestand
Discussion: Pinstripes, Pa.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
New procedure could hasten Nady's return  —  Yankees outfielder Xavier Nady is attempting a cutting-edge medical procedure that could help him return to the team far earlier than expected.  —  Nady told The Journal News today that he is having platelet-rich plasma injected directly …
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Zambrano could miss next start  —  Starter strains left hamstring running out bunt in fifth  —  CHICAGO — Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano strained his left hamstring running to first base in the fifth inning on Sunday against the Florida Marlins and could miss his next start.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
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Associated Press:
Lee hits slam after Zambrano injured, Cubs win 6-4  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Derrek Lee hit a grand slam shortly after Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano hurt himself while beating out a bunt single, and Chicago defeated the Florida Marlins 6-4 Sunday.  —  Zambrano strained his left hamstring on his leadoff hit in the fifth inning and left the game.
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Early advantage melts as Braves lose  —  Reyes struggles in crucial sixth frame; bullpen gives way  —  ATLANTA — Jo-Jo Reyes' learning curve has brought him to a cruel slope where sixth innings prove to be as cruel as the misfortune that he's encountered during his past two starts.
Discussion: Braves Journal and Talking Chop
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez takes day off  —  Tightness in his hamstring has the left fielder asking for a spot on the bench.  —  Manny Ramirez's request for a day off prompted Dodgers Manager Joe Torre to entertain the idea of giving periodic breaks to his $25-million left fielder.
Associated Press:
Brewers blow lead but regroup to beat Arizona  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Prince Fielder and Mike Cameron hit back-to-back homers, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Sunday to split their four-game series.  —  The Brewers squandered a three-run lead by giving up three homers …
Associated Press:
Crawford swipes six bases as Rays beat Red Sox 5-3  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Carl Crawford slid into second base, tying a modern major league record with six stolen bases.  The crowd of 32,332 roared, and the Tampa Bay Rays immediately flashed a message on the scoreboard acknowledging the feat.
Discussion: DRaysBay, sox1fan.com and Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Guillen drives in 4 runs, Royals rally past Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jose Guillen homered and drove in four runs, rallying the Kansas City Royals past Minnesota 7-5 on Sunday after Twins starter Scott Baker carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning.  —  Guillen's three-run shot accounted …
Discussion: Twinkie Town and Yahoo! Sports
Ryan Divish / Mariners Insider:
Mariners sign Jerry Owens to minor league deal  —  Outfielder Jerry Owens, who was designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox, on May 1st has signed a minor league deal with the Mariners.  The move was announced a few minutes ago.  —  The White Sox decided to DFA Owens to make room …
Discussion: MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Verlander strikes out 11 in Tigers' 3-1 win vs. Tribe  —  DETROIT (AP) — The Cleveland Indians learned what the New York Yankees discovered six days earlier: Justin Verlander is back to his dominant form.  —  Verlander struck out 11 and Curtis Granderson delivered another go-ahead hit …
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Indians have plenty of new options
David Lennon / On the Mets beat:
No decision yet on Perez  —  Despite a lengthy closed-door meeting this morning, Jerry Manuel had few answers about Oliver Perez when the door opened.  The only thing for certain is that the Mets have not yet listed a starter for Friday's game against the Pirates at Citi Field.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
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