Owners, players address secondary labor issues

New York Baseball players and owners focused on secondary items, including steroid use, during labor negotiations Friday, failing to discuss the most important economic issues.

During the meeting, which lasted more than two hours, the sides touched on contraction, steroid testing and other non-economic issues, according to union lawyer Michael Weiner.

Rangers activate Pudge

Arlington, Texas Carrying 24 fewer pounds, Ivan Rodriguez was activated from the disabled list Friday and returned to his usual role as the Texas Rangers’ starting catcher and No. 2 hitter.

Astros recall Everett

Oakland, Calif. The Houston Astros recalled shortstop Adam Everett from Triple-A New Orleans on Friday and optioned right-hander Brandon Puffer to New Orleans. Everett was in the starting lineup Friday night against Oakland.