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Mike Mazzeo / ESPN:
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.”
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Amazin' Avenue, Tedquarters and MetsBlog.com
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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 …
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 …
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The Good Phight and Phillies Nation
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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 …
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 …
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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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Associated Press
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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LADodgerTalk.com
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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
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
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 …
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Yahoo! Sports and Purple Row
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
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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Yahoo! Sports and CBS New York
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Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Final Score: Marlins 6, Mets 2
Final Score: Marlins 6, Mets 2
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Amazin' Avenue and Fish Stripes
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.
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Associated Press, South Side Sox, Let's Go Tribe and baseballmusings.com
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.
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Yahoo! Sports
Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Longoria exits with sore left oblique — ST. PETERSBURG — Evan Longoria left the Rays-Orioles game Saturday after five innings due to a sore left oblique. — The Rays' All-Star third baseman played defense in the fifth inning, but when the Rays took the field in the sixth …
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DRaysBay
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 and Over the Monster
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Associated Press:
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.
Discussion:
New York Times and Pinstripe Alley
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.