Bronson Arroyo of Cincinnati Reds flouting MLB, union guidance on supplements  —  Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo, who last month admitted to using a now-banned supplement earlier in his career, says he uses a number of over-the-counter supplements not on Major League Baseball's approved list, according to a USA Today report.

Strasburg Negotiations Likely Will Go Down to the Wire  —  Until next Monday night, a figurative countdown clock lords over the day-to-day operations of the Washington Nationals, reminding all involved of the days, hours and minutes remaining to sign No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg.

Pedro Martinez returns with a win as Phillies power past Cubs  —  CHICAGO (AP) — At times, Pedro Martinez (FSY) looked like his old self.  Mixing speeds and pitches and keeping hitters guessing, the three-time Cy Young Award winner made a successful return to the majors Wednesday night.

Curb your enthusiasm over Pedro … CHICAGO — Pedro Martinez has now been a spot artist for as long as he was a master with the three best pitches and the most precise command in baseball.  Most of that time he's been fading or faded, injured more often than not.  By his own account, the last time he felt good was 2001.