Dodgers fans can rejoice in Magic deal  —  FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi on what Magic Johnson will bring to the Dodgers  —  Frank McCourt just recorded one of the greatest assists in sports history.  —  He passed to Magic Johnson.  —  Sure, there were other names on the news release …

Omar Vizquel makes Blue Jays' opening day roster  —  Omar Vizquel was added to the Toronto Blue Jays' roster Wednesday a month before his 45th birthday, making the backup infielder the oldest active position player in the major leagues.  —  The 11-time Gold Glove winner had signed a minor league contract on Jan. 23.

Ackley and Suzuki Lead Mariners Season-Opening Victory in Tokyo  —  TOKYO (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki had four hits in his return to Japan, Dustin Ackley homered and then singled in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 Wednesday night in baseball's season-opener.

Freeman stays hot, supporting Beachy  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Hiroki Kuroda delivered another strong start and Eric Chavez produced three run-scoring hits while helping the Yankees play to a 5-5 tie with the Braves at Champion Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Zimmermann, Werth power Nats past Mets  —  Righty tosses six shutout innings; slugger hits fourth spring homer  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The start of the regular season may still be a week away, but Jayson Werth and Jordan Zimmermann certainly look ready.

Upton acknowledges opening day now less likely  —  UPDATE, 4:26: And right in line with Upton's revised perspective, manager Joe Maddon said he, exec VP Andrew Friedman and head athletic trainer Ron Porterfield will meet tonight with Upton to discuss his status and availability.

Swisher says Pettitte looking good for Yankees  —  TAMPA — While Andy Pettitte took a break from throwing Yankees batting practice Tuesday, Billy Connors and Nick Swisher discussed what the veteran lefty looked like on the mound.  —  “Looks like he never missed a beat,” said Connors …

Notes from spring training  —  • The Chicago Cubs are indeed receiving inquiries on center fielder Marlon Byrd, as first reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.  But at this a point, a trade is unlikely.  —  Byrd, 34, would fit with Atlanta, Washington and Philadelphia, among other clubs.

Mariners' future looks brighter even when viewed at 3 a.m.  —  SEATTLE — To be up front right up front: I have no idea how the Mariners did in their season opener, even though it might well be over and done with as you read this.  —  Such are the time-zone vagaries of playing games in Japan …

How to Build a Successful Downtown Stadium  —  Coors Field, in downtown Denver, became home to baseball's Colorado Rockies in 1995.  Its impact on the city was as immediate as it was considerable: housing units in the area of the stadium doubled within a year of its completion …