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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals at a loss in home opener — Soriano's homer is all Washington can get vs. Mets — WASHINGTON D.C. — Tuesday's home opener for the Nationals was the antithesis of last year's opening night, which was a sellout crowd, and had President Bush throwing out the first pitch coupled …
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Federal Baseball
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Notes: Pitchers won't change approach — Warning about beanballs doesn't faze Robinson — WASHINGTON — It appears the Nationals are not putting the heated incident against the Mets behind them. On Washington's bulletin board was a New York Post article that previewed the current series between the two clubs.
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Distinguished Senators
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Nationals Lack Luster — Offense Listless, Crowd Lethargic, Defeat Sluggish: Mets 7, Nationals 1 — When all the fans settled into their seats under the sun, long after Vice President Cheney had skipped his ceremonial first pitch into the dirt in front of Washington Nationals catcher Brian Schneider …
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William F. Yurasko's …
Associated Press:Cheney throws out first pitch at Nats' home opener
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Can't Stop The Bleeding
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Streaking Sox make it five straight — In Fenway Park opener, Lowell notches four hits — BOSTON — They took off their road grays, threw on their home whites and not a whole lot else changed. And considering the way they played in their season-opening trip through Texas and Baltimore …
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MLB.com:
Red Sox place outfielder Coco Crisp on 15-day disabled list, purchase the contract of outfielder Dustan Mohr — BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox today placed outfielder Coco Crisp on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to April 9) with a non-displaced fracture at the base of his left index finger …
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The Joy of Sox
Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:New ballgame — Another season of home improvement
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Dan Shaughnessy Watch
Associated Press:
Padres-Marlins Preview — Off to disheartening starts to the season, the San Diego Padres and Florida Marlins will both be looking to snap losing streaks when they meet Tuesday in the Marlins' home opener. — The Padres (1-4) have lost four in a row and were embarrassed by Colorado at home during a three-game sweep over the weekend.
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Ducksnorts
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Dan Le Batard / Miami Herald:
S. Florida apathy rules Opening Day — Today is supposed to be about joy, hope and renewal, but it isn't, because we are the single strangest market in the history of Major League Baseball. The unwanted, unappreciated Florida Marlins return home for a new season this afternoon …
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs' Lee expected to get new deal — New contract reportedly to be for five years — CHICAGO — Derrek Lee should be able to focus solely on baseball after Tuesday. — The Chicago Cubs have called a news conference for Tuesday and were expected to announce at that time that they have signed …
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
It's Early, but the Mets' Glass Is at Least Half Full — A pessimist could attribute the Mets' 4-1 start to a forgiving schedule that included a string of home games against what are presumed to be the lesser teams in the National League East. An optimist could consider the same evidence …
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Metsquire
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Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Sore forearm sidelines Halladay — Blue Jays ace returns to Toronto, will miss one start — BOSTON — Toronto's rotation issues got a little more complicated on Tuesday, when the team announced that staff ace Roy Halladay will miss one start due to stiffness in his right forearm.
Dallas Morning News:
Eight is not enough for Rangers — The first e-mail I opened this week started with the line: "Are the Rangers insane?'' — Like that one, there were a lot of missives that didn't include any question at all. Somebody ranted about how the Rangers are hurting his fantasy league team.
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Step back off the ledge already — Beat reporter Scott Merkin answers fans' questions … I understand Ozzie wants to get Boone Logan's feet wet, but there is no way he should have been in the game against Travis Hafner [last Wednesday]. I might be mistaken …
Mark Sheldon / MLB.com:
Six homers lead Reds rout — Five solo blasts and a grand slam earn big victory — CHICAGO — There was no doubt the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. — Cincinnati connected for six home runs, including one by pitcher Bronson Arroyo and a grand slam by Edwin Encarnacion …
Rocky Mountain News:
Rockies report, April 11 — Scouting Report: Arizona Diamondbacks — Series history: Arizona leads 75-60, including 44-22 at Chase Field. Arizona won two of three last week at Coors Field. — Injury report: Right-handed pitcher Brandon Medders (back inflammation) is on the disabled list …
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Tracy Ringolsby / Rocky Mountain News:First pitch, April 11 — LEFT OUT — Rockies right-hander …
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Purple Row
