Dodgers are off and running  —  New first-base coach Davey Lopes has already instilled a new confidence on basepaths  —  LOS ANGELES — The baseball part of the day began early, one of the advantages of waking up in California being that day games from the East Coast are on by mid-morning.

Yankees will stop hand signals … NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees say they are finished flashing hand signals from the stands — at least for now.  —  General manager Brian Cashman confirmed that the team received a call Saturday from the commissioner's office inquiring …

Club sticking with Desmond in leadoff spot  —  WASHINGTON — Although Ian Desmond went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the home opener against the Braves, the Nationals plan to remain patient with their shortstop at the leadoff spot.  —  However, if Desmond doesn't produce within the next week or so …

Preview: Red Sox looking for first win tonight  —  The Texas Rangers try to open their season with consecutive wins this evening when they resume their season-opening three-game series against the Boston Red Sox [team stats] at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.  —  Game Info:

ChiSox's Jackson masters Tribe again in 8-3 win  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Edwin Jackson extended his mastery of Cleveland, Gordon Beckham and Carlos Quentin had two RBIs apiece and the Chicago White Sox beat the Indians 8-3 on Saturday for their first 2-0 start since 2005 - when they won the World Series.

Burnett Off to Good Start, Yankees Top Tigers 10-6  —  NEW YORK (AP) — A.J. Burnett took a steady first step as he aims to bounce back from a wobbly season and Mark Teixeira hit his second three-run homer in two games, sending the New York Yankees to a 10-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

Hu's the Mets' emergency catcher?  —  MIAMI — Should the Mets need an emergency catcher this season, a man with a complete lack of catching experience would have to fill the role.  —  Citing infielder Chin-lung Hu's tremendous hands on defense, manager Terry Collins said that Hu would probably …

Bill White, Away From the Rat Race, Is Writing Bluntly About It  —  At the sight of Bill White, you are tempted to blurt out “Hey White!” as Phil Rizzuto, his broadcast partner with the Yankees, might have at seeing his old friend emerge from a thick, self-created cocoon.

Final Score: Marlins 6, Mets 2  —  The Mets lost to the Marlins by the score of 6-2 tonight in Miami.  —  For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.TV.  —  The Least You Should Know:  — Mike Pelfrey (0-1, 10.38 ERA) started for the Mets, and did not pitch well …