Alex Rodriguez Is Under Investigation

Alex Rodriguez is the subject of an investigation of Major League Baseball for his alleged involvement in high-stakes underground poker, the league said Wednesday.

The New York Yankees third baseman said to have played at least twice - including a game that involved several high-profile actors, cocaine and hundreds of thousands of dollars in Beverly Hills a log management - according to reports from multiple sources.

An article in RadarOnline.com said Rodriguez "has tried to distance the party" when a fight broke out nearby.

"We're not talking about people involved in the study, and we take this very seriously," said MLB executive ESPN in New York. "Because he had been warned about this before, I would say that any suspension would be much in the game."

In 2005, the Yankees and commissioner Bud Selig warned Rodriguez to play in underground poker club words to do with humans, which can also bet on baseball games can lead to a disqualification for life in baseball.

"We take this very seriously and have investigated the case since the first allegation," the league said in a statement. "As part of its investigation, the commissioner's office interviewed Mr. Rodriguez."

Rodriguez is recovering from a knee surgery last month and had to be able to return to the team a couple of weeks.

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Miguel Cabrera Arrested For Drunk Driving

The Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of drunk driving in Florida, police said, the latest episode for the first baseman player who has struggled with alcohol-related problems.

Cabrera, 27, was discovered by a member in a car with a smoking engine beside a road in Fort Pierce. Inside the vehicle, Cabrera smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech and took a swig from a bottle of whiskey in front of a deputy, according to the Sheriff's Office St. Lucie County. He refused to cooperate and several deputies were called to the scene.

The arrest took place about 110 miles south of Lakeland, where the Tigers spring training expectations. Launchers and receivers began training earlier this week, but the position players like Cabrera did not start until Saturday.

"It's hard," said second baseman Carlos Guillen, who is in the field to recover from an injury. "This is a very good friend. I know he worked hard during the winter to have a good season this year."

According to the police report  Cabrera was wandering on the road with their hands in the air before he was handcuffed. He kept saying, "Do you know who I am?" You know nothing of my problems, "and cursed at members who tried to climb into a patrol car.

Cabrera hit a deputy in the left thigh repeatedly urged him to his knees after Cabrera, causing the ball to the player to succumb police car. Cabrera refused to take breath test, deputies said.

It 'been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting officer without violence. He posted $ 1,350 bond and was released from jail at 7:45 on Thursday.

The news soon reached Tigers spring training complex, but Guillen, who like Cabrera of Venezuela, was shaken when she discovered.

"I'm worried about him. He's very talented," said Guillen. "It 's difficult for him, for us Venezuelans."

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