Javy Lopez is trying a comeback with his former team, agreeing Monday to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. The catcher was out of the majors this year after he was cut by Colorado in spring training. He played for the Braves from 1992-2003 and was selected to three All-Star teams. Atlanta invited Lopez to spring training, where he will compete for a backup job behind starting catcher...

Former major league infielder Fernando Vina on Monday admitted using human growth hormone in 2003 as he attempted to heal from injuries.

Former major league infielder Fernando Vina on Monday admitted using human growth hormone in 2003 as he attempted to heal from injuries. Vina, now an ESPN baseball analyst, was named last week in the Mitchell Report on performance-enhancing drugs. The report said he also purchased steroids from ex-New York Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski, but Vina denied those claims.

The Houston Astros and pitcher Jack Cassel agreed to a $400,000, one-year contract on Monday.

The Washington Nationals broke their silence Monday on the Mitchell Report -- without offering many details.

Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd met with baseball officials Monday to discuss his use of human growth hormone.

Roger Clemens might not be welcome as a speaker at a convention of Texas high school baseball coaches.

Javy Lopez is trying a comeback with his former team, agreeing Monday to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.

The Washington Nationals broke their silence Monday on the Mitchell Report -- without offering many details. "I know you want me to say something about Paul Lo Duca or Nook Logan," team president Stan Kasten said at a news conference to discuss the report that detailed allegations of performance-enhancing drug use in baseball.

Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd met with baseball officials Monday to discuss his use of human growth hormone. It's uncertain whether Byrd will face any discipline from the commissioner's office or when a potential punishment might be handed down. Among those at the meeting were Rob Manfred, baseball's executive vice president for labor relations, and Michael Weiner, general counsel for the...