Omar Infante's second-inning home run on Sunday made Marlins history. Infante hit the first Marlins home run at Marlins Park. The solo shot set off the Marlins' 75-foot home run sculpture beyond the left-field fence for the first time, and gave Miami a 1-0 lead over Houston.

A return to a 12-man pitching staff and some reinforcements for the outfield may also spell the end of right-handed reliever Michael Bowden's time with the Red Sox's organization.

A pair of banged-up Royals starters are on their way back to the mound. On Sunday, manager Ned Yost gave a favorable review of Luke Hochevar's health, while Felipe Paulino heads to extended spring training.

When asked in Sunday's pregame interview session what makes him think the White Sox start is a harbinger of good things to come, manager Robin Ventura stuck strictly to the results as evidence.

White Sox GM Ken Williams reminisced about Sam Hairston on Sunday, as Major League Baseball paid tribute on Jackie Robinson Day to the man who broke the game's color barrier 65 years ago.

Members of all 30 Major League teams donned the No. 42 on Sunday in honor of Jackie Robinson Day, with each home team holding ceremonies to recognize the impact of the great baseball pioneer.

Sunday was Jackie Robinson Day for Major League Baseball, and all of the Cubs wore No. 42 jerseys in honor of the former Dodgers great who broke the color barrier.

The Cubs will open a three-game series in Miami against the Marlins on Tuesday. It 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 a five-game suspension.

The Nationals took part in a league-wide celebration of Jackie Robinson Day by honoring the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. Before the game, the Nationals had a trivia show with fans about Robinson.

Entering Sunday's action, the Nationals' bullpen had a 1.98 ERA with two saves. The bullpen will be even better once closer Drew Storen returns from his right elbow injury.

Reds infielder/outfielder Willie Harris is not surprised the Nationals are off to a great start. Entering Sunday's action, Washington was 7-2 and in first place in the National League East.

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.

Infielders David Freese and Lance Berkman remained out of the Cardinals' starting lineup on Sunday.

For the third straight day, the Cardinals left their traditional jerseys untouched and donned commemorative ones instead. On Sunday, everyone wore No. 42.

Jose Contreras, who hasn't pitched since last May because of elbow issues that led to September surgery, completed his rehab assignment and was back in the Phillies' clubhouse on Sunday morning.

The Royals beefed up their bullpen on Sunday by recalling right-hander Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha and optioning outfielder Jarrod Dyson to the same club.

Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford could see time in extended spring games as soon as Tuesday, a day after he returns to the team's Spring Training complex in Fort Myers, Fla.