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.”

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

De La Rosa exits start against D-backs early  —  DENVER — Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa left Saturday night's game against the D-backs in the top of the sixth, leading 3-0, with a blister on the middle finger on his pitching hand.  —  De La Rosa held the D-backs scoreless and struck out five …

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:

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.

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.