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Roger Clemens' DNA has been linked to syringes that a trainer says he used to inject the former pitcher with performance-enhancing drugs, sources say. Two unnamed sources familiar with the investigation into the baseball great say the DNA results, which they caution are preliminary, could be a critical piece of the puzzle if prosecutors seek to indict of Clemens on charges he lied to Congress about the use of steroids, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. Clemens told a U.S. House committee...

A federal grand jury will examine pitcher Roger Clemens' denials of drug use during testimony before Congress, sources indicated Monday.ESPN.com reported witnesses may be subpoenaed as soon as this week. The report said the grand jury examination could put the seven-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher in danger of a possible indictment and prison time if it's proved he lied under oath.This is an opportunity for vindication, said Earl Ward, an attorney for Clemens' former trainer, Brian...

The Baltimore Orioles have signed veteran free agent left-hander Mark Hendrickson to a one-year contract. No monetary figure was disclosed. The 6-foot-9 inch Hendrickson pitched for the Florida Marlins during the 2008 season, compiling a 7-8 record in 36 appearances (19 starts) with 48 walks and 81 strikeouts in 133 2/3 innings. Baltimore likely will use the 11-year veteran to replace right hander Daniel Cabrera, who signed with Washington after the Orioles did not re-sign him this...

Several unnamed sources say pitcher CC Sabathia, the star of the offseason free agency baseball market, is set to sign with the New York Yankees. The sources said the 27-year-old left-hander has tentatively agreed to a seven-year deal worth nearly $160 million with the Yankees. The free agency deal is pending minor contract details and he must pass a physical, sources added. Sabathia, who started last season with the Cleveland Indians before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, had an 11-2...

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley is recovering after breaking his left leg during a freak fall at his home in Reading, Pa. The team said on its Web site that the 24-year-old right-hander slipped on ice and sustained a spiral fracture of the fibula, the smaller of the two bones in the shin. He said they had their first snow of the year (Friday) night and he came out the front door and just slipped, said Billingsley's agent, former Dodgers pitcher Dave Stewart. He was bummed at...

Right-handed pitcher Mike Mussina, who collected his first 20-victory season last year in his 18th major-league season, has retired. Mussina, 39, amassed a 270-153 record over a career that began with the Baltimore Orioles in 1991. He pitched for the Orioles for 10 seasons and the last eight for the New York Yankees before announcing Thursday he was retiring. He was 20-9 in 2008 with a 3.37 earned run average, becoming the oldest pitcher to collect 20 wins in a season. He also was awarded...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Media Pitchers, a provider of media pitching services for maximizing editorial coverage of press releases, has announced the availability of free news release copy writing to U.S. corporations to support their efforts to more effectively market products and services during the current global economic slowdown. According to Todd Capps, co-founder and CEO of Media Pitchers, any company, regardless of size, industry or location, will be provided...

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 8, 2008) - Ivernia Inc. (TSX:IVW), an international base metals company, today announced that John Pitcher has joined the Company as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. Mr. Pitcher will report to Executive Vice President Finance and Corporate Development Robert Wickham and will be responsible for all aspects of Ivernia's legal affairs and corporate administration. Mr. Pitcher had previously served as General Counsel and...

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Aramis Ramirez keyed a four-run fifth inning with a two-run double and Carlos Zambrano tossed seven strong innings, as the Chicago Cubs downed the Florida Marlins, 6-3, in the opener of a four-game series at Wrigley Field. Zambrano (11-4) allowed two runs on six hits with six strikeouts for the Cubs, who continued their strong play at home. It was a welcomed change for the club, which returned home after a 2-4 road trip and now owns...

Medical College study on pitching mound height provides insight into baseball injuriesA study involving several Major League Baseball pitchers indicates that the height of the pitcher's mound can affect the athlete's throwing arm motion, which may lead to potential injuries because of stress on the shoulder and elbow. The study was led by William Raasch, M.D., associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, who also is the head team physician for...