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Tony Jackson / ESPN:
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.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers Beat Giants 4-3 to Keep Champs Winless — LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers' newfound aggression on the basepaths paid off with a second straight victory over the defending World Series champions. — Rafael Furcal singled in the go-ahead run to highlight a three-run sixth inning …
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baseballmusings.com and True Blue LA
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Matt Kemp-powered Dodgers beat Giants, 4-3
Matt Kemp-powered Dodgers beat Giants, 4-3
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Dodgers Blog and McCovey Chronicles
Associated Press:
Giants fan remains hospitalized after attack
Giants fan remains hospitalized after attack
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Mercury News, CBSSports.com and 6-4-2
Fox Sports:
Plenty to like with Dodgers' stars
Plenty to like with Dodgers' stars
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True Blue LA, LADodgerTalk.com, Bats and The Big Lead
Associated Press:
Yankees will stop hand signals … NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees say they are finished flashing hand signals from the stands — at least for now. — General manager Brian Cashman confirmed that the team received a call Saturday from the commissioner's office inquiring …
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
TV personality Keith Olbermann puts Yankee coach on blast with Twitter photo; MLB to call Yankees — Major League Baseball officials will call the Yankees Saturday to remind them of baseball operations bulletin C-4, which forbids team staff from communicating pitch types and pitch speed …
Sports Network / Boston Herald:
Preview: Red Sox looking for first win tonight — The Texas Rangers try to open their season with consecutive wins this evening when they resume their season-opening three-game series against the Boston Red Sox [team stats] at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. — Game Info:
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Associated Press:
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.
Discussion:
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Club sticking with Desmond in leadoff spot — WASHINGTON — Although Ian Desmond went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the home opener against the Braves, the Nationals plan to remain patient with their shortstop at the leadoff spot. — However, if Desmond doesn't produce within the next week or so …
Richard Sandomir / New York Times:
Bill White, Away From the Rat Race, Is Writing Bluntly About It — At the sight of Bill White, you are tempted to blurt out “Hey White!” as Phil Rizzuto, his broadcast partner with the Yankees, might have at seeing his old friend emerge from a thick, self-created cocoon.
Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Marlins 6, Mets 2 — The Mets lost to the Marlins by the score of 6-2 tonight in Miami. — For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.TV. — The Least You Should Know: — Mike Pelfrey (0-1, 10.38 ERA) started for the Mets, and did not pitch well …
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Tim Reynolds / Associated Press:
Johnson takes no-hitter into 7th, Marlins top Mets
Associated Press:
Drabek takes no-hitter into 6th as Jays top Twins — TORONTO (AP) — Kyle Drabek pitched seven innings of one-hit ball to earn first major league win, Jose Molina and Jayson Nix hit solo home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Saturday.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Blue Jays Decline Aaron Hill's Options
Blue Jays Decline Aaron Hill's Options
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Fish Stripes, Bluebird Banter, Toronto Sun and Batter's Box Interactive …
Associated Press:
Getz Has 3 Hits, Royals Beat Angels 5-4 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chris Getz had three hits, including an RBI single for the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 5-4 victory Saturday over the Los Angeles Angels. — Rookie Aaron Crow (1-0) …
Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Royals won't have captain under Yost — KANSAS CITY — Don't look for the Royals to have a team captain under manager Ned Yost. He takes his cue from his former boss at Atlanta, Bobby Cox. — “I've never done that, never even thought about doing it,” Yost said. “You're a product of your environment.