Jeter OK after bruising pinky finger  —  Injury likely won't keep shortstop from Opening Day lineup  —  MIAMI — Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter bruised his right pinky finger before Saturday night's game with the Marlins while trying to field a ground ball that took a bad bounce.

More than 100K see BoSox-Dodgers in L.A.  —  LOS ANGELES — As he walked down the Los Angeles Coliseum tunnel and glanced toward the left-field screen, Boston catcher Jason Varitek smiled and said sarcastically: “Wakie's a fly ball pitcher.  That's great.”  —  Then, in his best broadcast voice, he intoned: “Dodgers 85, Red Sox 81.”

Career minor leaguer Rico Washington hits home run, secures roster spot with Cardinals  —  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP)—Rico Washington celebrated making the St. Louis Cardinals opening-day roster by hitting a home run in the Cardinals' 10-3 loss to Double-A Springfield on Saturday.

Twins trade Dickey to Mariners  —  Minnesota gets Fernandez for rights to Rule 5 Draft pick  —  BRADENTON, Fla. — The Twins worked out a deal with the Mariners on Saturday, allowing Seattle to keep Rule 5 Draft pick R.A. Dickey in exchange for Minor League catcher Jair Fernandez.

Deep Inside the Big Ballyard in the Bronx  —  The Yankees' second baseman is named for the Brooklyn Dodgers' second baseman, the man who stole home at Yankee Stadium in the first game of the 1955 World Series.  Where Jackie Robinson once slid, Robinson Canó now hits.  —  It is not only Canó, of course.

RHP Williams says he plans to retire after release by Astros  —  Right-hander Woody Williams was released by the Houston Astros on Saturday and said he planned to retire.  —  The 41-year-old Williams signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract with the Astros before last season.

Owner: Offers made to Fielder, Braun  —  Attanasio indicates club trying to lock up stars long term  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers have submitted multiyear contract proposals to representatives for first baseman Prince Fielder and left fielder Ryan Braun that would “buy out” …

Rockies give Scott Podsednik reserve outfield job, send Cory Sullivan to minors  —  DENVER (AP)—Cory Sullivan, the Colorado Rockies' best defensive outfielder, was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday after he was beaten out for the fifth outfielder job by free agent Scott Podsednik.

You Can't Just Blow Up History  —  The wreckers will arrive at Shea Stadium soon after the Mets' final home game in late September or sometime in October.  In February or March, Yankee Stadium's dismantling will begin.  The old ballparks will be taken apart piece by piece over two to three months …

Kasten: “A great night”  —  Of course, that's what Stan Kasten's going to say, but I believe he meant it.  He described having a “huge punch list” of things to take care of, and the Nationals' staff is meeting tonight — right now — to go over stuff that went wrong tonight …

Arizona sends OF Nixon to minors  —  PHOENIX (AP)—Trot Nixon accepted a minor league assignment from Arizona after he lost out to outfielder Alex Romero for a spot on the Diamondbacks' opening day roster.  —  The Diamondbacks signed Nixon to a minor league contract at the start of spring training.

PTO% At Work: Crowner Of Aces?  —  Through consultation of some good statistical minds, I believe that I now have a more firm understanding of what our new pitching statistic really is measuring and how it can be applied.  Pitches Towards Outs measures a pitchers dominance.  Yes, dominance.

Nearing 50, Franco Still Going Strong in Mexican League  —  Most people who lie about their age try to make themselves appear younger than they really are.  It was suggested to Julio Franco, though, that he might have wanted to make himself appear older.  He laughed, understanding the reason for the suggestion.

Murton drawing interest, could be dealt before season opener  —  LAS VEGAS — The Cubs are getting enough interest from other teams in outfielder Matt Murton that a deal might get done by the end of the weekend to keep the Cubs from having to send the .296 career hitter to the minors.