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.

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 …

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 …

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 …