Paulino suspended for positive drug test

Saying catcher Ronny Paulino’s decision to take a banned substance was “extraordinarily disappointing,” the Florida Marlins will begin a top-to-bottom review of the organization and how it educates players on what they can legally take under baseball’s rules.

Paulino was suspended 50 games Friday after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance under Major League Baseball’s drug policy.

In a statement released by the team, the 6-foot-3, 250-pound Paulino said he took a diet pill.

“It is extraordinarily disappointing,” Marlins president David Samson said. “And I’ll leave it at that.”

The Marlins have had four players suspended under the minor league policy this season as well.

Paulino’s suspension begins immediately, and since the Marlins have only 42 games remaining, will extend into the 2011 season. the Marlins hosted the Houston Astros on Friday night.

Red Sox’s Pedroia back on the DL: Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia returned to the disabled list with soreness in the foot he broke in late June, a difficult blow for Boston as it tries to reach the postseason.

Pedroia spent seven weeks on the DL after he fouled a ball off his left foot on June 25 at San Francisco. he played in two minor league rehab games last weekend, showing no signs of problems.

Twins put Punto on DL again with hamstring problem: the Minnesota Twins placed infielder Nick Punto on the 15-day disabled list again because of a strained left hamstring.

Infielder Matt Tolbert was recalled from Triple-A Rochester to take Punto’s place.

Mets’ Bay may not be back this season: Outfielder Jason Bay’s disappointing season with the New York Mets may already be over because of the concussion he sustained a month ago.

Bay isn’t able to do much physically — apparently, due to his remaining concussion-like symptoms — and manager Jerry Manuel said he won’t he ready to play during the Mets’ weeklong homestand that begins Tuesday.

After that, there might not be enough time left in the soon-to-end minor league season for Bay to go on a rehabilitation assignment.

Rodriguez pulled for pinch hitter after first at-bat: Alex Rodriguez was pulled for a pinch hitter after just one at-bat in his return to the New York Yankees lineup.

Rodriguez had missed the past three games because of a strained left calf. he started as the designated hitter against Seattle and grounded out to third base in his one at-bat.

A’s outfielder Jackson returns to DL: Outfielder Conor Jackson is on the disabled list for the third time this year, and it’s his second stint since joining the Oakland Athletics on June 15.

Jackson was placed on the DL again only four days after he was activated following a hamstring injury.

This time, Jackson has a lower abdominal strain for his fifth trip to the DL over the past three seasons.

Rangers recall Kirkman, option Holland: the Texas Rangers recalled left-hander Michael Kirkman from Oklahoma City and optioned left-hander Derek Holland to the Triple-A club.

Rockies cut Flores, recall Herrera: the Colorado Rockies designated left-hander Randy Flores for assignment and recalled infielder Jonathan Herrera from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Tigers send down Weinhardt, recall Figaro: the Detroit Tigers optioned reliever Robbie Weinhardt to Triple-A Toledo and recalled right-hander Alfredo Figaro from their top farm club.

Phillies prospect arrested in Florida: Philadelphia Phillies prospect Tyson Gillies was charged with possession of cocaine after an arrest in Clearwater, Fla.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says Gillies was arrested and released on $2,000 bond. the arrest stems from an incident in June, when a deputy spotted Gillies alongside a road waving a shirt at passing motorists.

Clemens gives first interview: in his first public comments in the media since being indicted on federal charges that he lied to Congress in 2008 about being injected with human growth hormone and steroids, former Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens told radio station WEEI in Boston that he is looking forward to having his say in court.

Clemens, who said he was “doing fine,” spoke with the station during the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Telethon.

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