Boss enjoys Yanks' new digs  —  NEW YORK — George Steinbrenner was getting a ride in an oversized golf cart on his way out of Yankee Stadium when asked for his first impressions of his new $1.5 billion home.  —  “It's beautiful,” the owner said.  —  He was wearing a jacket and tie, and the usual dark shades over his eyes.

Chicago Cubs' Milton Bradley faces suspension  —  Supposed contact with umpire could cause problem  —  Milton Bradley argues with home plate umpire Larry Vanover.  (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast / April 16, 2009)  —  Milton Bradley's Wrigley Field debut Thursday could result in his first suspension wearing a Cubs uniform.

Ailing Hideki Matsui unable to play field for New York Yankees  —  NEW YORK — Hideki Matsui's surgically repaired left knee has filled with fluid, causing the banged-up New York Yankees to recall first baseman Juan Miranda from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.  —  Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Friday …

For Nats, It's the Power Of One  —  Team Hits 4 HRs For First Victory: Nationals 8, Phillies 2  —  The news scrolled across the marquee of a baseball highlights show playing in the Washington Nationals' clubhouse after last night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mientkiewicz separates shoulder  —  Utility man likely headed to DL; DeWitt, Paul may get call  —  LOS ANGELES — Dodgers utility man Doug Mientkiewicz suffered a dislocated right shoulder diving into second base on a two-run pinch-hit double Thursday night and will be placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Bloggin' baseball with Mets and Yankees bloggers  —  Citi Field hosted its first regular-season game Monday night.  The new Yankee Stadium was scheduled to do so April 16.  —  We checked in with Matthew Cerrone of metsblog.com and New York Yankees blogger Benjamin Kabak of riveraveblues.com for their opinions on the new digs.

Mets' Pitching Woes Continue in Loss to Padres  —  Not yet two full turns through their rotation, the Mets have very little they can truly rely on yet, other than a left-hander named Johann Santana.  Mike Pelfrey is battling soreness in his right arm, Oliver Perez has been inconsistent …

Impressions of the Opener  —  Here is what I really liked:  —  • The Yankees had the retired numbers painted on a wall in left field and the list of 26 championships painted on a wall in right field.  The retired numbers are too small.  But it's a start.

It Depends on Your View: Yankees Tickets From $5 to $2,625  —  Yankee Stadium's Section 201 may be nearly 500 feet from the front row of Section 20, but in dollar terms, it is much further than that.  —  Section 201 is one of the two blocks of seats that flank the Mohegan Sun Sports Bar in center field …

Angels sending Guerrero back to Los Angeles for exam  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero is leaving a road trip and heading back to Los Angeles for further tests on an injured chest muscle.  —  Manager Mike Scioscia said an MRI Thursday revealed a strained pectoral muscle.

Iannetta's defensive hard work pays off  —  Offseason practice has enhanced his behind-the-plate skills  —  CHICAGO — During the offseason, Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta rebuilt his throwing from the basics.  From maintaining his balance, to taking the proper steps, to having solid arm action …

Figgy pulled after two in Buffalo; Sunday start looming?  —  Nelson Figueroa was pulled from Thursday's Triple-A Buffalo matinee after a scoreless second inning and 32 pitches against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.  That would seem to indicate Figueroa is the choice to take Mike Pelfrey's turn Sunday …