THIS WAS SPRING PAYBACK  —  AFTER talking all spring about playing with the Big Boys, the Tampa Bay Rays came into Yankee Stadium last night and kicked the Yankees all over the historical ballpark.  —  In spring training the Rays ran over young catcher Francisco Cervelli, they steamrolled the entire Yankees team last night.

Reds' Offense Fueled by an Unlikely Source  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — After a successful season-opening series, the Cincinnati Reds' top hitter was someone unexpected.  —  Not Ken Griffey Jr. — he had only one hit.  Not Adam Dunn — he had no home runs.  Not Brandon Phillips or Edwin Encarnación …

Fukudome, Lee carry Cubs past Astros 9-7  —  CHICAGO (AP)—Kosuke Fukudome has endeared himself to Cubs fans with some early season clutch hitting.  —  Fukudome hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh inning that sent the Wrigley faithful into frenzy, Derrek Lee was 4-for-4 …

Snyder designated for assignment  —  Though the Red Sox didn't make an official announcement this afternoon, Kyle Snyder confirmed to the Globe that he has been designated for assignment to make room for Josh Beckett on the 25-man roster.  —  Snyder is out of options, so he cannot be sent to Triple A.

Tulo plans to get defensive in practice  —  For three hours on a sun splashed today, Troy Tulowitzki's field of dreams became a field of squirms.  —  Tulowitzki nearly won National League rookie of the year honors on the strength of a big bat and brilliant defense.  After four games, he has committed two errors.

Lahey designated for assignment  —  Lidge's return from the DL yields new destination for reliever  —  CINCINNATI — Whether they like it or not, players like Tim Lahey adjust to living out of a suitcase and not knowing where they might be the next day.  —  Lahey began that journey again Saturday …

A's RHP Duchscherer to undergo MRI  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)—Oakland Athletics right-hander Justin Duchscherer is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Sunday after leaving his first start in more than four years with slight biceps tendinitis in his throwing arm.  —  Duchscherer missed much of last season …

Update from Turner Field  —  Good news.  It's not raining, the tarp is off, the grounds crew is lining the field as we speak and we're looking at an on-time start of 3:55 p.m.  —  Here's a few updates:  — No Tom Glavine tomorrow.  The Braves have decided to let John Smoltz …

Johnson positive amid uncertainty  —  First baseman's status with A's remains a question  —  OAKLAND — There was a time when Dan Johnson was viewed by the A's as their first baseman of the present and foreseeable future.  That time is long gone, but while Johnson is now uncertain …

Rangers left-hander Gabbard beats the Angels  —  Angels can't solve the pitcher, who keeps them off balance the whole game.  —  The Angels have one of baseball's most feared right-handed sluggers in Vladimir Guerrero, and over the winter they added Torii Hunter, who has considerable power from the right side.

Lack of Brooks statue here is monumental blunder  —  He still remembers the first professional uniform he ever wore.  He was 18 years old, fresh off the bus from Arkansas.  The jersey said White Roses across the chest.  In his first pro game, the public address announcer in York, Pa. …