The Final 9

AP baseball writer Ben Walker previews the 2010 baseball season and says with the addition of ace pitcher Roy Halladay, the Phillies are the favorite to repeat as NL champions.

Former Major League Baseball star Dwight Gooden has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs and leaving the scene of an accident in northern New Jersey.

Reigning AL Most Valuable Player Joe Mauer made his eight-year, $184 million contract extension with the Twins official Monday. The St. Paul, Minnesota native is a three-time batting champion.

AL MVP Joe Mauer agreed to an eight-year, $184 million contract extension with Minnesota on Sunday that includes a full no-trade clause. The catcher is a three-time batting champion.

Former American League MVP Nomar Garciaparra retired as a member of the Boston Red Sox Wednesday. The six-time All-Star signed a one-day contract with his former team and then announced he's ending his 14-year career.

Top draft pick Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals, pitching two scoreless innings Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers.

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Aroldis Chapman made his spring training debut Monday, working two scoreless innings in a 14-5 victory over Kansas City. The 22-year-old Cuban defector reached 100 mph at least three times on the radar gun.

Twins closer Joe Nathan has been diagnosed with an elbow injury that could cost him the 2010 season.