Notes from around the majors:

J.D. Drew missed Sunday's game due to a sore neck.

Jeremy Hermida took over right field duties for the day. Drew told MLB.com that the stiffness began on Friday, but that he didn't expect to miss more than Sunday's game with it.

Troy Glaus is out of the Braves lineup Sunday.

He was replaced by Eric Hinske at first base. Glaus has had a tough start to the season -- he's 5-for-24 in five game so far -- but this appears to be a day off for Glaus rather than the beginning of the Hinske era at first base.

Grady Sizemore has been scratched from Sunday's game against the Tigers.

The reason given was mid-back tightness. Hopefully this isn't a prelude to a more serious diagnosis and that Sizemore just needs a day or so to rest it.

 

JD Drew is a baby.

 

Man M's getting spanked right now

 

Angels lose again! That's a 2-5 opening homestand. Miserable.

 

Going to be a tough game for the Bravos today. Lincecum is no joke.

 

Here are some notes from Sunday.

AL Quick Hits: Jacoby Ellsbury avoided a serious injury after colliding with Adrian Beltre, but will miss some time with bruised ribs ... Gil Meche (shoulder) was awful in his return from the disabled list Sunday, allowing seven runs ... Jason Frasor got Sunday off after pitching in three of the past four games, so Kevin Gregg closed out a 5-2 win ... Dustin Pedroia had four hits Sunday and has already matched his homer total through July 8 last season ... A.J. Burnett tossed seven innings of two-run ball Sunday despite just one strikeout ... Cliff Lee (abdomen) threw 45 pitches off a mound Sunday and is scheduled for a simulated game Friday ... Alex Gonzalez smacked a pair of homers Sunday and already has seven extra-base hits in six games after totaling 30 in 112 games last season ... Miguel Cabrera reached safely in all six plate appearances Sunday, notching three hits and three walks ... David Ortiz went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts and a walk Sunday ... Justin Verlander managed just three strikeouts while allowing six runs in five innings Sunday ... Grady Sizemore was scratched from Sunday's game with a tight back.

NL Quick Hits: After one promising start, Chris Young is headed back to the disabled list with more arm problems ... Aroldis Chapman made his pro debut Sunday, striking out nine and allowing one run in 4.2 innings at Triple-A ... Andre Ethier (ankle) was out of the lineup Sunday, but did ground out as a pinch-hitter ... In the past four seasons Livan Hernandez had ERAs of 5.44, 6.05, 4.93, and 4.83, so naturally he tossed seven shutout innings Sunday in his 2010 debut ... Roy Halladay beat Roy Oswalt in an all-Roy matchup Sunday, tossing his first NL complete game while allowing only an unearned run ... Miguel Olivo homered and stole a base Sunday as he continues to grab starts over Chris Iannetta ... Ryan Zimmerman (hamstring) was out of the lineup Sunday and is expected to sit out Monday too ... After previously starting over Corey Hart in right field, Jim Edmonds replaced Carlos Gomez in center field Sunday ... Carlos Gonzalez left Sunday's game due to hamstring soreness, with Dexter Fowler replacing him ... Charlie Haeger and his knuckleball racked up 12 strikeouts Sunday.

 

I am down in STL for opening day tomorrow! I have never missed one, can't wait. GO CARDS.

 

That's awesome! Have a great time.

This Aroldis Chapman kid looks like the real deal. I expect him to make an impact for the Reds.

But is it a good idea to rush him to the majors? He is a 22-year old Cuban defector.

 

Dana, I have to say you are the man. In my 22 years on this earth I have not met anyone nicer than you sir. I would love to come out to Cali and go to an Angels game with yourself. I will say I have been to many games in my lifetime and opening day never ceases to amaze me. I have been blessed with wonderful parents. I have been to opening days, the last day at the old Bush stadium, opening day at the new Bush, playoff games as well as the world series. Baseball is life.

 

You are too kind!

Nothing is better than the smell of the freshly cut grass on Opening Day.

I have been to the Angels Opening Day for 5 years in a row now and attended the Padres openers for 4 years before that.

We make it a family affair now and all go together - even my two young daughters. They like the hot dogs and nachos.

If you find yourself in So Cal, all you have to do is let me know and we will catch a game together. It would be my pleasure!

I wish the Cardinals luck this season.