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A-Rod Homers on First Pitch Back in Majors

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(AP) – Alex Rodriguez walked to the plate, and a dozen fans behind the screen swung into action. Holding up giant, foam syringes, they started with the taunts. Rodriguez answered them, all right. Back in the big leagues, the Yankees star launched the first pitch he saw deep into the left-field seats for a three-run homer tonight.

A day after Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez was suspended 50 games for using a banned drug, A-Rod returned to the scene. Off the disabled list from hip surgery, he played in the majors for the first time since admitting in February that he used steroids from 2001-03. As he walked on the grass before the game, a fitting song played over the sound system at Camden Yards: "Circus," by Britney Spears.

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, celebrates his three-run home run with third base coach Rob Thomson (59) in a game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 8, 2009, in Baltimore.
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, celebrates his three-run home run with third base coach Rob Thomson (59) in a game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 8, 2009, in Baltimore.   (Rob Carr)
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez talks with the media during a news conference before the start of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 8, 2009, in Baltimore.
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez talks with the media during a news conference before the start of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 8, 2009, in Baltimore.   (Rob Carr)
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez talks with the media during a news conference before the start of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 8, 2009, in Baltimore.
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez talks with the media during a news conference before the start of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 8, 2009, in Baltimore.   (Rob Carr)
Los Angeles Dodgers' outfielder Manny Ramirez shirts and images are seen at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, May 8, 2009.
Los Angeles Dodgers' outfielder Manny Ramirez shirts and images are seen at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, May 8, 2009.   (Damian Dovarganes)
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez hits a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 8, 2009, in Baltimore.
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez hits a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 8, 2009, in Baltimore.   (Rob Carr)
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May 8, 09 10:07 PM CDT
He should receive a lifetime ban...His "me first" attitude has done irreparable harm to the sport he claims to love...The Yankees deserve this fool.... Reply
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