Frank Thomas, an outspoken critic of performance-enhancing drugs, use, says he was "very shocked" to learn that Alex Rodriguez had used steroids. 

Now that we have the third version of A-Rod's story, Ken Rosenthal wants the insincerity to end so a new chapter can begin. 

---"I wonder if his cousin even existed. 

Federal prosecutors have interviewed Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte as they investigate whether his former teammate Roger Clemens lied to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs. 

Text of Alex Rodriguez 's statement at the start of his news conference Tuesday, as transcribed by The Associated Press:"First, bear with me. 

It's become a near-annual February rite for the Yankees: the drug-related apology. 

In a heartbeat in mid-February, the Yankees' spring training focus went from the optimism of welcoming new stars to the controversy of Alex Rodriguez's performance-enhancing use. 

Add up the various controversies surrounding Alex Rodriguez in the past -- of which many a headline has been written -- and they don't even come close to the latest. 

--3B Alex Rodriguez will obviously suffer personally for his performance-enhancing drug use -- from the public shame to the distinct possibility he will not be voted into the Hall of Fame -- but he may take down the Yankees' season, and manager, with him. 

Jesse Ventura has always been one to speak his mind — whether it was as a professional wrestler, the Governor of Minnesota or a concerned citizen. 

For a 10-year-old boy in 1962, nothing beat tearing open a fresh pack of Baseball cards. 

Hicks just as guilty . 

Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy were projected to be future aces by the Yankees a year ago. 

Alex Rodriguez will have an audience of Yankees for his news conference Tuesday after he arrives at spring training. 

Alex Rodriguez has called Sports Illustrated's Selena Roberts to apologize for critical comments he made during an ESPN interview.