Jackie's legacy carries from field to front office  —  Nats VP Jones credits Robinson for motivation to pursue role  —  WASHINGTON — If he were alive, Jackie Robinson would be proud of Damon Jones.  —  No, Jones never played Major League Baseball, but he currently has an impact on the game.

Jones' 3-Run HR Powers Braves Past Brewers, 7-4  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer in his return after missing two games, Brandon Beachy pitched seven strong innings and the surging Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.

For starters, Rays at Red Sox, seeking change  —  UPDATE, 10:52: Rays lineup:  —  Jennings cf  —  Pena 1b  —  Longoria 3b  —  Keppinger 2b  —  Zobrist rf  —  Scott dh  —  S-Rod ss  —  Joyce lf  —  Gimenez c  —  Moore p  —  BREAKING: The Rays are looking to get their pitching …

Wilson confirms he is done for the season  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Giants closer Brian Wilson is headed for a second opinion on his right elbow, but he confirmed he anticipates having Tommy John surgery and is out for the season.  —  Wilson admitted he felt something in his elbow …

Today's pitching matchups for Mets/Phillies in Philadelphia  —  Mike Pelfrey (0-0, 4.76 ERA) will start for the Mets.  Pelfrey is coming off an uneven season debut against the Nationals on Monday in which he allowed three runs and ten hits over 5 2/3 innings.

Votto Has Big Hit in 11th, Leads Reds Over Nats  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Joey Votto hit a two-run double in the 11th inning Sunday and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a four-game sweep with an 8-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.  —  The Reds, who had scored just 10 runs in losing five of six …

Seven-run sixth propels Blue Jays in finale  —  TORONTO — The Blue Jays' offense broke out in a big way to help Kyle Drabek earn his second victory in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Orioles at Rogers Centre.  —  Trailing 2-1 entering the sixth after an upper-deck homer by Adam Jones …

Carpenter's work at first paying off for Cards  —  ST. LOUIS — Matt Carpenter's decision to learn the first-base position this offseason not only thrust him up the depth chart during spring, but it has also proven key in the Cardinals' ability to handle the recent absence of Lance Berkman.

Pirates missing out on televised sports' ‘golden age’  —  Major League Baseball economics used to be about putting fannies in the seats.  But for a growing number of teams, the important number is eyeballs on the screens.  —  Local and regional TV rights fees are skyrocketing in college …

Indians hang on to beat Royals 11-9 in 10 innings  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Shin-Soo Choo hit a two-run double with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 11-9 on Saturday night in a testy affair with three ejections and a pair of bench-clearings.

First visit to Marlins Park will be an event  —  ST. LOUIS — After an off-day Monday, the Cubs will open a three-game series in Miami against the Marlins.  Tuesday will be the first time the Cubs see new Marlins Park and it also will be Miami manager Ozzie Guillen's first game back after serving …

MRI on shoulder of Twins P Blackburn all clear  —  MINNEAPOLIS — An MRI test on Minnesota right-hander Nick Blackburn's shoulder has revealed no damage, and the Twins expect him to make his next start.  —  Blackburn felt a cramp in the back of the shoulder Saturday against the Texas Rangers, and he left in the sixth inning.