Giambi faces suspension

Commissioner Bud Selig is heading toward suspending Jason Giambi next week if the New York Yankees slugger does not cooperate with former senator George Mitchell’s investigation on steroid use, according to a high-ranking MLB official.

The official, who talked with Selig but has not been granted permission to speak publicly because of ongoing talks, said Selig wants Giambi’s decision by Tuesday.

Selig announced a week ago that Giambi could be spared disciplinary action for his comments about steroids to USA Today if he cooperated with Mitchell’s investigation within two weeks. Giambi and his agent Arn Tellem have not said publicly whether he will meet with Mitchell.