Derek Jeter, Yanks talk about Posada  —  Jorge Posada's decision to take himself out of the lineup turned into a major media conflagration over the weekend, but it appears that the New York Yankees have quickly worked through a brushfire with Derek Jeter.  —  Club officials were unhappy …

Wright has stress fracture in lower back  —  David Wright has a stress fracture in his lower back, GM Sandy Alderson said.  —  Wright had an MRI on his ailing back Monday at the Hospital for Special Surgery.  —  Alderson said the team will get a second opinion from another back specialist …

Chapman to DL  —  The Reds announced Monday that Aroldis Chapman went on the 15-day disabled list with left shoulder inflammation.  Jordan Smith was recalled from Triple-A Louisville.  —  Obviously, Chapman has been wild with nine earned runs and 12 walks over his last four appearances …

Finally, team hits its mark  —  NEW YORK — Finally .500.  —  We are one-quarter of the way through the season and The Best Team Ever has won as many games as it has lost.  In the wake of last night's 7-5 win over the Yankees and a three-game sweep in the Bronx, the Red Sox return home tonight with the clear-vision record of 20-20.

Houston Astros Are Sold to Local Businessman  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane announced Monday that he has agreed to sell the team he has owned for 19 years to a group led by local businessman Jim Crane, the man who tried to buy the team three years ago.

Idea from a reader: Show Lackey support  —  A reader sent this e-mail over the weekend and it seemed like a worthwhile thought to share: … For those who haven't heard, John's wife has been battling breast cancer since the winter.  He has been wearing a pink bracelet in support of her when he pitches.

Mets' Pelfrey Ready for Rematch With Marlins' Johnson  —  HOUSTON — Mike Pelfrey and the Mets will return to Citi Field on Monday for a chance to avenge their opening-day loss to the Florida Marlins' Josh Johnson, who now leads baseball with a 1.63 earned run average.

Reds exercise caution with Chapman  —  A veteran scout is adamant:  —  The Reds need to demote left-hander Aroldis Chapman and make him a starter.  —  “As a reliever, you put him in too tight a box,” the scout says.  “As a starter, he can stretch it out a little bit and improve his command.”

Sellers  —  I started this blog in 2002.  I was a 19-year-old home for the summer after my freshman year of college, Ron Gardenhire was in his first season as manager, and the Twins were headed to the playoffs for the first time since winning the World Series in 1991.