Pelfrey smacked around in Mets 8-0 loss to Astros; Pudge Rodriguez hits his first homer for Houston, saying “It feels good to be back in Texas.  Like REALLY good.  Like the kind of good feeling you get when you’re one of 103 people who clearly did something glaringly wrong but will never have to face it.”

Burnett strong on the hill, Austin Jackson belts grand slam in Yanks 7-1 victory over Red Sox; Following game, Girardi gives Jackson traditional “Congratulations… now get the hell out.”

Umenyiora ready for 2009, says his injured knee is currently at 99 percent; Also credits the good people at 5 Hour Energy with helping along his speedy recovery, looks directly into the camera, calls himself the “5 Hour Energy guru,” and chuckles amicably. 

Mangini announces open competition for starting quarterback position in Cleveland; Says he is glad to have a tough decision between two solid quarterbacks like Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson, because now at least he won’t be forced to name his next child Kellen.