Alex Rodriguez suggested in his interview with Peter Gammons on Monday night that he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs due to tainted dietary supplements.
Rangers general manager Jon Daniels, who was a baseball operations assistant back in 2002, doesn't believe the team is to blame for the use of steroids.
Houston shortstop Miguel Tejada has been charged with lying to Congress about steroids, and he is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday where he is expected to plead guilty.
Players Association founder Marvin Miller has defended the union and accused the government and major drug testers of engaging in a "witch hunt" against prominent athletes.
The 10-year, $275-million contract that the Yankees signed Alex Rodriguez to in November of 2007 includes incentives for moving up the all-time home run list.
Alex Rodriguez made some pointed comments about Sports Illustrated writer Selena Roberts during his interview with Peter Gammons on Monday, and she has called his claims "absurd."
The three-year, $54 million contract the Phillies signed Ryan Howard to on Sunday will allow them to trade the first baseman if they are unable to renegotiate a long-term deal after the 2010 season.