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11:10 AM ET, April 3, 2011

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Tim Reynolds / Associated Press:
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.
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NY Daily News:
For once, the joke is on Brian Cashman, Yankees in signing of former Mets reliever Pedro Feliciano  —  MIAMI - In one gilded corner: the royal spendthrifts from the Bronx, with their haughty pennants flapping in the breeze, their self-important Yankeeographies and their fancy 2-and-0 start this season.
Associated Press:
Kinsler, Beltre go deep as Rangers beat up on Red Sox  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler got the Texas Rangers off to another powerful start, then Adrian Beltre hit the big blast against his former team after Boston tried to avoid pitching to the AL MVP.  —  Kinsler became the first major leaguer ever …
Discussion: Boston Globe and Associated Press
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Jeff Wilson / Dallas Morning News:
Tee party: Rangers bash Boston again, 12-5  —  Texas Rangers owners Ray Davis, Nolan Ryan, Bob Simpson and manager Ron Washington pose for pictures after accepting the 2010 American League Championship rings before a game between the Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on April 2, 2011.
Discussion: Projo Sox Blog
Sports Network / Boston Herald:
Preview: Red Sox looking for first win tonight
Associated Press:
Lee fans 11 in debut as Phillies beat Astros  —  PHILADELPHIA — In his first game back with the Phillies in front of fans who adore him, Cliff Lee even heard cheers after striking out.  —  Lee can do no wrong in Philadelphia.  —  The lefty struck out 11 in seven impressive innings …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
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 …
Mike Mazzeo / ESPN:
Derek Jeter ties Al Simmons on hits list  —  NEW YORK — On Opening Day, Derek Jeter put his much-maligned 2010 season behind him.  On Saturday, he picked up his first two hits of the 2011 campaign.  —  The New York Yankees shortstop went 2-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored in his team's 10-6 win over the Detroit Tigers.
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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
Discussion: New York Times and joy of sox
Globe and Mail:
Suzuki becomes Mariners career hits leader  —  Ichiro Suzuki had two infield hits to become Seattle's career leader, including a bouncer in the ninth that drove in the go-ahead run in the Mariners' 5-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night.  —  Suzuki reached on an infield single …
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Richard Sandomir / Bats:
A Prank on the Mets, but SNY Isn't Laughing  —  Through two late-season collapses in 2007 and 2008 and then the last two sub-.500 seasons, the Mets have endured plenty of criticism and no little bit of mockery.  —  But on Friday night, an employee of SNY, the Mets' network, played a prank …
Discussion: Mets Merized Online and SNY
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
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 …
Discussion: Purple Row and Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
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.
Discussion: Red Reporter and Brew Crew Ball
Associated Press:
Ankiel's 3 RBIs, Werth and Ramos Lead Nationals  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Ankiel drove in three runs with a homer and suicide-squeeze bunt, Jayson Werth and Wilson Ramos each had three hits and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on a dreary Saturday.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:   Club sticking with Desmond in leadoff spot
Fred Goodall / Associated Press:
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.
Discussion: Boston Globe and Yahoo! Sports
 
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