Brian Cashman: New York Mets' usage of LHP Pedro Feliciano ‘abusive’  —  NEW YORK — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was forthright when asked about the New York Mets' usage of left-handed specialist Pedro Feliciano last season, calling it “abusive.”

A first looms for Oswalt: Facing the Astros  —  PHILADELPHIA — The first time Roy Oswalt faced Houston, he played two innings in left field.  —  This time he gets to pitch.  —  On Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, Roy Oswalt starts against the Astros, who traded him to the Phillies …

Pudge eager to help Ramos become starter  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals manager Jim Riggleman announced that catchers Ivan Rodriguez and Wilson Ramos will split the first nine games of the season, with Ramos slowly becoming the No. 1 catcher.  —  Riggleman had a conversation with Rodriguez on Friday …

Dodgers are off and running  —  New first-base coach Davey Lopes has already instilled a new confidence on basepaths  —  LOS ANGELES — The baseball part of the day began early, one of the advantages of waking up in California being that day games from the East Coast are on by mid-morning.

De La Rosa not at all concerned with blister  —  DENVER — Rockies pitcher Jorge De La Rosa can place the blistered left middle finger that shortened a standout performance Saturday night into the “It Happens Every Spring” file.  —  De La Rosa left the 3-1 victory over the D-backs at Coors Field …

Rolen powers Reds by Brewers; 2-0 for first time since 2005  —  CINCINNATI, Ohio — Scott Rolen hit a two-run homer in the first inning, eliminating the need for another dramatic Cincinnati comeback, and the Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Saturday night behind seven strong innings from left-hander Travis Wood.

ChiSox's Jackson masters Tribe again in 8-3 win  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Edwin Jackson extended his mastery of Cleveland, Gordon Beckham and Carlos Quentin had two RBIs apiece and the Chicago White Sox beat the Indians 8-3 on Saturday for their first 2-0 start since 2005 - when they won the World Series.

Mets score 3 in the 10th, hold off Marlins 6-4  —  MIAMI—David Wright's third hit of the game brought Jose Reyes home with the go-ahead run in the 10th, Willie Harris added a two-run single later in the inning, and the New York Mets beat the Florida Marlins 6-4 on Saturday night.

Tillman, Roberts lead Orioles past Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Chris Tillman held Tampa Bay hitless for six innings and Nick Markakis made a leaping catch at the wall in the ninth to preserve the Baltimore Orioles' 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.

Sore left oblique forces Longoria out of game  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Evan Longoria's status is unknown after leaving Saturday night's 3-1 loss to the Orioles due to a sore left oblique.  —  The All-Star third baseman played defense in the fifth inning, but when the Rays took the field in the sixth …

Burnett Off to Good Start, Yankees Top Tigers 10-6  —  NEW YORK (AP) — A.J. Burnett took a steady first step as he aims to bounce back from a wobbly season and Mark Teixeira hit his second three-run homer in two games, sending the New York Yankees to a 10-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.