Forget A-Rod. 

As Barry Bonds prepares to defend his name, the slugger who may eventually surpass him as the all-time home run leader has become ensnared by the Steroids Era: Alex Rodriguez. 

Remember when A-Rod wanted out of his contract in 2007? Too bad the Yankees didn't follow their instincts, Joel Sherman says. 

This shouldn't surprise us, of course, because after all we've learned about baseball and the Steroid Era, nothing should surprise us. 

A report by Sports Illustrated on Saturday says that Alex Rodriguez tested positive for two anabolic steroids in his MVP season of 2003 with the Texas Rangers. 

Even Derek Jeter -- who can be robotically even-keel in his assessments -- acknowledged recently he's as excited about this season as any he's entered in awhile. 

Even Derek Jeter -- who can be robotically even-keel in his assessments -- acknowledged recently he's as excited about this season as any he's entered in awhile. 

Even Derek Jeter admits he's excited. 

--SS Derek Jeter grinned as he told reporters he hoped the Yankees wouldn't pitch him inside when he arrives at George M. 

The late comedianGeorge Gobel was fond of asking his audience, "Did you ever feel that the world is a black tuxedo and you're a pair of brown shoes?" That's where we find a couple of decent ballplayers today, and a rather interesting dilemma for the Giant 

The Angels need a power hitter and have their eyes on some players, including outfielder Adam Dunn, Ken Rosenthal says. 

TheTORONTOBLUEJAYS are pleased to announce their 2009 SPRING TRAINING BROADCAST SCHEDULE. 

So now we know why the big Louisianan was figuratively holding a "Will work for gumbo" sign. 

It's a cold Thursday night in mid-January, and two police SUVs pull up in front of an Academy Sports and Outdoors store in North Richland Hills, an otherwise peaceful community between Dallas and Fort Worth. 

Hank Steinbrenner is not guaranteeing that his New York Yankees will win the 2009 World Series.