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 …

Ex-Reds COO Allen to aid Schieffer, Dodgers  —  John Allen, former chief operating officer of the Reds, has been selected to assist Tom Schieffer, recently appointed monitor of the Dodgers by Commissioner Bud Selig, in the oversight of the business, finances and day-to-day operations of the Dodgers and its related entities.

Get this: Albert Pujols is starting at third base tonight  —  Here's a good way to tell that Tony La Russa is back in the saddle: following a bad weekend, the Tinker-a-tron has been set to “ludicrous” and Albert Pujols is starting at third base.  —  Now, of course Pujols came up as a third baseman …

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.

Hanley Ramirez batting second in the Florida Marlins batting order  —  Struggling shortstop Hanley Ramirez has a new spot in the batting order.  He will bat second tonight — if the game is even played.  (There's a steady misty rain falling at Citi Field and the field is covered with a tarp).

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.”