MLB commissioner Selig considers suspending A-Rod  —  New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez might be suspended for admitting he used performance-enhancing drugs, Commissioner Bud Selig told USA TODAY on Wednesday.  —  Selig and Major League Baseball officials realize any attempt …

Nats only slightly better with Dunn  —  Signing Adam Dunn makes the Nationals somewhat less awful for 2009 and 2010, but given their inability in the past three years to convert veteran players on expiring contracts — Alfonso Soriano, Dmitri Young, Ronnie Belliard or even younger time bomb Chad Cordero …

Griffey near return to Mariners  —  Active career home run leader spent first 11 seasons with Seattle  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Ken Griffey Jr. could be coming home in a few days.  —  A little more than nine years after being traded to the Reds for four players, Griffey and the Mariners are nearing agreement on a one-year contract.

Manny Ramirez puts DirecTV appearance on hold  —  Manny Ramirez smiles after hitting a single against the Colorado Rockies on Sept. 12.  Ramirez has postponed a promotional appearance for DirecTV since he could be on the verge on signing a new contract.  —  Satellite television provider DirecTV issues …

Judge delivers ‘KO punch’ in Clemens' suit  —  A federal judge in Texas delivered what Brian McNamee's lawyers described as a “knockout punch” to Rogers Clemens' defamation suit against his former trainer Thursday.  —  U.S. District Court Judge Keith Ellison dismissed most of Clemens' lawsuit …

Rockies reach deal with reliever Flores  —  Recovering from surgery, left-hander gets Minor League pact  —  DENVER — The Rockies have reunited with yet another of their former players.  —  Left-handed pitcher Randy Flores, who pitched for the Rockies in 2002, has agreed …

New Stadium, same old obstructed views  —  The Yankees have some explaining to do with this one.  Courtesy of user “Mastermind” from NYY Fans, comes this image from inside of the new Yankee Stadium:  —  UPDATE (1:37 PM): After adjusting the white balance, the photo is even more revealing.

'It's nice to have peace and tranquility on Day 1′  —  Those are the words of the Boston Red Sox general manager on the first official day of spring training.  He, of course, went on to remind those listening that drama comes and goes and it's usually never as bad inside the inner-sanctum …

Young, Twins agree to 1-year deal for 2009  —  Buzz up!  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP)—Delmon Young and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms on a $1,152,000, one-year contract.  —  Young gets a raise from the $700,000 he made last season, but his salary is technically being cut …

Rays make Shouse deal official, designate Salas  —  The Rays finally completed their deal for lefty reliever Brian Shouse and made room on the 40-man roster by designating for assignment reliever Juan Salas.  —  Salas, 30, pitched in only five games for the Rays last season …

Buster bombs Yanks in showdown … Can it get any better than this?  —  A former beat writer of a team facing the team that he once covered, the team that he wrote a book about: Buster Olney against the New York Yankees.  —  Every beat guy wants to beat the competition …

Erin Andrews talks Valentine's Day  —  With Valentine's Day right around the corner, SI.com's Jimmy Traina spoke with the sideline reporter who fans love the most.  —  SI.com: Since you're slightly popular with the blogosphere, I thought it would be fun to hear from you about Valentine's Day and get some relationship tips.

Francoeur likely destined for arbitration  —  Braves optimistic Johnson won't need hearing; not so with outfielder  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Braves remain hopeful that they'll be able to avoid arbitration hearings with both Jeff Francoeur and Kelly Johnson, but there is a growing belief …