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A-Rod to interview with feds about drug probe

Alex Rodriguez's lawyers are setting up an interview with federal authorities as part of an investigation into a Canadian doctor who is the focus of a cross-border drug smuggling case involving human growth hormone.

Medical confusion with Mets

HBT: Jose Reyes denies the team's diagnosis  that he has an overactive thyroid

HBT: How will Twins replace Nathan?

HBT: Twins closer Joe Nathan has a torn UCL, and the team will let him decide whether to have surgery. But it doesn't look good.

Twins’ Nathan has torn ligament

HBT: Twins closer Joe Nathan has a torn UCL, and the team will let him decide whether to have surgery. But it doesn't look good.

Flame-throwing phenom

HBT: Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman reportedly hits 102 mph in a dazzling spring debut with Reds.

Ellsbury open to long-term talks with Red Sox

HBT: Outfielder has not been approached by Boston brass, but is under team control through 2013.

Angels’ method proving a consistent winner

DeMarco: Vladimir Guerrero is gone, but the Angels are assuming they will get similar production from newcomer Hideki Matsui, but for $9 million less — that’s just how they do business, and it’s hard to argue with their model.

Braves release Glavine

In a stunning move, the Atlanta Braves have released 305-game winner Tom Glavine, just when it seemed he was ready to return to the big leagues.

Braves jettison Glavine to go young

Circling the Bases: In a shocking move, Atlanta decides to go with young hurlers, letting go future Hall of Famer in midst of rehab.

Blog: Big Unit doesn't think he'll be last to 300

Celizic: Ordinary Joes are forever connected

Celizic: Torre, Girardi win with different styles. Is a World Series matchup on tap?

Sounding Off: Will Valentine manage again in MLB?

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