Damon unsure of return date  —  Yankees center fielder may have to go on disabled list  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Pettitte's return to the Yankees was pushed back a day because of rain, while Johnny Damon's injured calf left him unsure when he'll play again.

MLB announces iN DEMAND deal  —  MLB Channel Expects to Launch in 40 Million Homes through Multi-Distributor Pact  —  Major League Baseball announced today that iN DEMAND has entered into a seven-year agreement in principle to carry the MLB EXTRA INNINGS subscription package of out-of-market games …

Francisco Rodriguez doctoring the ball  —  4-2-2007, against the Rangers, K-Rod put something on the ball repeatedly during the 9th inning, and wasn't even subtle about it.  First, I'm going to admit these are bad pictures.  Patches welcome, as they say in the open source world.

Selig tops list of baseball's 50 most influential  —  From those who control the on-field product, personnel, revenues and player movement to the producers and presenters of baseball to fans at ballparks and at home, we bring you the game's most influential.  —  1. Bud Selig

D-backs drop Durbin from roster  —  Arizona makes room for Owings, opts to keep Nippert  —  DENVER — Dustin Nippert was a bright spot on an otherwise forgettable day for the D-backs.  —  The right-hander was impressive in his one inning of work, and after the game found out that he would be staying …

'67 Sox gather for salute  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Red Sox [team stats] will mark the 40th anniversary of the fabled "Impossible Dream" team with a season-long tribute that begins prior to the home opener at Fenway Park [map] on Tuesday.  —  The 1967 Sox, who went from a ninth-place team …

TBS lands Gwynn, Ripken  —  Soon-to-be Hall of Famers hired as baseball analysts  —  Before Cooperstown honors Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken later this year, the Hall of Fame duo will be suiting up for another team.  —  SI.com has learned that Gwynn and Ripken have agreed to join TBS as analysts …

Young's walk-off hit caps Nats' rally  —  Three-run ninth inning helps Washington avoid sweep  —  WASHINGTON — Emotions ran high for Nationals manager Manny Acta and first baseman Dmitri Young on Wednesday afternoon after Acta received his first victory as a big-league manager and Young helped …

Red Sox to unveil more seats in 'Conigliaro's Corner'  —  BOSTON (AP) - A doughnut shop advertisement behind the outfield bleachers proclaims "Welcome to Fenway'' in Japanese, anticipating new Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka and the fans and media expected to arrive with him.

Blanco hopes for quick return after Florida testimony  —  CINCINNATI — The Cubs are holding out hope that backup catcher Henry Blanco will miss no more than a few innings of tonight's game because of his trip to Florida to testify in a trial involving one of his agents.

Josh wants to throw foes a curve  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Josh Beckett [stats] was always at his best last season right after he was at his worst.  —  Using words like "brutal" and "embarrassed" and others that must be bleeped out, Beckett would berate himself for the mound sins he had just committed.

Player Profile  —  Chase Utley  —  In order for the Phillies to remain competitive in 2007, a lot is riding on Ryan Howard and Chase Utley carrying the offense.  For the Phillies to have a shot at the playoffs, the right side of the infield will have to replicate their 2006 campaigns.