Clemens gets NL ring, remains unsure of future  —  HOUSTON — Even Roger Clemens' sons want an answer.  —  Clemens watched on television Monday night as the Houston Astros beat the Florida Marlins in their season opener.  —  "My little ones, they're putting their two cents in every night …

Garciaparra lands on disabled list  —  Loney recalled, expected to be in uniform Tuesday  —  LOS ANGELES — New first baseman Nomar Garciaparra was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday by the Dodgers, who replaced him by recalling 21-year-old first-base prospect James Loney.

Bowden eager for what season brings  —  GM puts travails of Spring Training in rearview mirror … MLB.com: After watching the Nationals go 9-23-1 during Spring Training, how concerned are you about this team?  —  Jim Bowden: Wins and losses in Spring Training are no reflection of your baseball team.

Angels run out of rallies  —  Blasts by Anderson, Rivera, Salmon can't cap comeback  —  SEATTLE — Pitching is designed to be the stabilizing force for the Angels this season, but John Lackey's outing Tuesday proved that any plan is only as good as its execution.

Stadium vote goes Royals' way  —  Tax measure passes to renovate Kauffman Stadium  —  KANSAS CITY — The Royals' rebuilding program now includes more than a team.  It also includes Kauffman Stadium.  —  A sales tax vote to renovate the Royals' home and the NFL Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium …

Estes debuts against former team  —  San Francisco (0-1) at San Diego (1-0), 7:05 p.m. PT  —  Looking for his 100th Major League win, southpaw Shawn Estes makes his first start as a Padre against his original team, the Giants, for whom he won 19 games in 1997 and 15 in 2000.

Hendry's best moves offset duds  —  CINCINNATI — Jim Hendry is an unapologetic throwback, the kind of front-office executive who still values his scouts' opinions over a computerized printout of every statistic imaginable.  —  He's one of the rare general managers for whom agents have nothing but praise …

Jackson: Baseball and police failed to protect Bonds  —  Jackson: Baseball and police failed to protect Bonds  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Major League Baseball and San Diego police failed to protect Barry Bonds and should be trying to find out who threw a syringe at him in the Giants' opener.

The Daily Best  —  Brad Penny - Blanking the Braves for 5 innings while striking out 8 and walking none was enough to give Penny top honors for the day.  Between injuries in 2005, he actually had a few scattered performances just like tonight's.  His strikeouts per 9 innings (K/9) …

Notes: Mo puts 'Sandman' debate to rest  —  Matsui's streak continues; No news yet on Pavano's MRI exam  —  OAKLAND — Metallica's "Enter Sandman" was a hot topic of conversation in New York on Tuesday, as fans argued over Mets closer Billy Wagner's use of the tune as his entrance music.

Under The Knife  —  Jon Miller says that Opening Day means "every slate is clean, every playing field is level."  I can only wish that were true throughout the game.  I realize it seems hypocritical for someone who has written a book about steroids to say he's sick of the steroids story, but I am.

Anna Benson drops divorce petition  —  Tabloid favorite Anna Benson no longer wants to divorce Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kris Benson.  —  On Tuesday, she dismissed the divorce petition she had filed last week in Atlanta, attorney Jeffrey B. Bogart said in a press release.

Notes: Tejeda, Wilson close to ready  —  Pitchers to get work in Minors before joining big club  —  ARLINGTON — Right-handed starter Robinson Tejeda and left-handed reliever C.J. Wilson are expected back on the mound in Minor League games on Thursday, and both could be with the Rangers soon.

Rollins owes La Russa one  —  The Cards' manager helped extend the hitting streak by asking for a strike.  —  Jimmy Rollins' hitting streak survived the long, cold winter, and he has two people to thank for that.  —  The first, of course, is himself.  While some players might have stiff-armed …

Upton expected to miss two weeks  —  D-Backs' top prospect will move to center field upon return  —  DENVER — Diamondbacks super prospect Justin Upton is expected to miss the first two weeks of the Minor League season after injuring his left shoulder this spring.