More Yankees: : Third baseman Alex Rodriguez participated in a sliding drill for the first time and got 15 at-bats during his initial simulated game since undergoing right hip surgery last month.
Angels: : Team officials dismissed speculation that slugger Vladimir Guerrero, who was sent to the disabled list April 18 because of a torn pectoral, will be out for much more than a month.
Et cetera: : Proviant Technologies, the nutritional supplement manufacturer being sued by J.C. Romero, said the suspended Phillies reliever should have done more homework - including checking the warning label - before using the product that led to his testing positive for a substance banned by Major League Baseball. ... Mets manager Jerry Manuel said pitcher Oliver Perez has one more chance to keep his starting spot. Perez, who is 1-2 with a 9.31 ERA, is scheduled to start Saturday against the Phillies. ... All-Star center fielder Josh Hamilton was held out of the Rangers' starting lineup for the third straight game because of bruised ribs. ... Joel Hanrahan (8.64 ERA) lost his job as Nationals closer. ... The Astros put closer Jose Valverde on the 15-day DL because of a strained right calf.
Official: Horses died of mineral overdose
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Florida's top veterinarian on Tuesday blamed the deaths of 21 elite polo horses on an overdose of a common mineral that helps muscles recover from fatigue. Florida's state veterinarian, Dr. Thomas J. Holt, said toxicology tests on the dead horses showed significantly increased selenium levels.
Et cetera: : Ben Nevis II, a chestnut gelding who twice won the Maryland Hunt Cup (1977 and 1978), will be enshrined in thoroughbred racing Hall of Fame in August in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. In 1980, Ben Nevis II won the prestigious Grand National at Aintree, England. ... I Want Revenge, the probable favorite for the Kentucky Derby, zipped a half-mile in 47.20 seconds, the fastest of the 49 workouts at the distance. ... Square Eddie has been pulled from the Derby after re-aggravating a bone injury. Atomic Rain is now in the Derby field.
Pens name Bylsma as permanent coach
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The Pittsburgh Penguins officially named Dan Bylsma their head coach after his arrival as the interim coach sparked the team to an 18-3-4 record over their final 25 regular-season games and a first-round playoff series win. Bylsma and the team reached an agreement on a multiyear contract Monday night. Terms were not disclosed.
