Bud Selig to remain MLB commissioner for three more years  —  Riding the crest of unprecedented financial success and an impressive performance before Congress Tuesday, Bud Selig agreed to stay on as Major League Baseball's commissioner for three more years.

Investigation might jeopardize immigration status  —  Miguel Tejada's immigration status could be in peril in light of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's decision to ask the Department of Justice to investigate whether the new Astros shortstop lied to federal investigators in 2005.

Baseball's average salary record $2.82M  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball's average salary rose 4.6 percent last year to a record $2.82 million, and the New York Yankees set a high for teams at $7.47 million.  —  Final figures released Thursday by the Major League Baseball Players Association showed …

Reggie Sanders to decide future by end of January … Outfielder Reggie Sanders, one of six players in baseball history with 300 home runs and 300 stolen bases, plans to make a decision on his future by the end of January.  —  He'll either return to play for an 18th season, retire …

Cards consider inviting Gonzalez to their camp  —  Two-time MVP Juan Gonzalez is seeking another swing at a comeback after nearly three years since his last at-bat, and the Cardinals have discussed extending him an invitation to spring training.  —  Gonzalez, 38, has been working …

Trenton to host Scranton on April 1  —  Just saw this press release.  Seems like a great idea:  —  The Trenton Thunder, the Class AA affiliate of the New York Yankees, will host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, the Class AAA affiliate of the New York Yankees, in a special pre-season exhibition game …

Red Sox 3B Lowell wants stronger steroid testing  —  BOSTON — World Series MVP Mike Lowell is willing to give blood if that's what it takes to be tested for human growth hormone.  —  But only if the test is 100 percent accurate.  —  Not 99 percent.  —  “If it's 99 percent accurate …

Rays Close To Deal With OF Gomes  —  ST. PETERSBURG - As the Rays continue their efforts to sign the last of their arbitration-eligible players, their pursuit of a utility player capable of playing third base may be heating up.  —  Though nothing was finalized Wednesday night …

Brewers, Vargas agree to deal  —  Milwaukee, right-hander avoid arbitration with one-year pact  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers avoided arbitration with right-hander Claudio Vargas on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.6 million contract, leaving three arbitration-eligible players yet to sign.

Texas Rangers close in on Jennings, sign Byrd  —  egrant@dallasnews.com  —  The process of finishing out the Rangers' roster continues.  —  The club re-signed arbitration-eligible outfielder Marlon Byrd on Wednesday and could add free-agent pitcher Jason Jennings to the team today.

Dodgers' Schmidt picks up pace during rehabilitation  —  Injured pitcher begins throwing off a mound.  —  Jason Schmidt was back on the mound last week, throwing off an incline for the first time since undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in June.  —  Dodgers trainer Stan Conte …

Fans might not be happy with Santana trade  —  The Twins are expected to trade their star lefthander before spring training, and it might not be for any immediate help.  —  The Johan Santana trade discussions have reached a quiet but crucial stage.  —  The Twins know what they can get.