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Tom D'Angelo / Fish Tank blog:
Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen apologizes for statements about Fidel Castro — Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen apologized today for a Time Magazine article in which he said he loved Fidel Castro. — “I am sure I'm against (the way) he thinks, the way he treats people and way he treats his country for a long time,” Guillen said.
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Joe Kay / Associated Press:
Marlins get first win, 8-3 over Reds — CINCINNATI—Giancarlo Stanton led Miami out of its early slump, getting three hits and driving in three runs, and the Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 on Saturday night for their first victory of the season. — Omar Infante, Hanley Ramirez …
Anthony Odoardi / MLB.com:
Prince debuts home run trot twice — DETROIT — Coming into the season, some questioned whether the large confines of Comerica Park might hurt Prince Fielder's power numbers. The jury is still out on that, but if the second game of the regular season is any indication, the Tigers' new slugger should be just fine.
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Over the Monster, Bless You Boys and Yahoo! Sports
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Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
Baseball's opening lines: Alex Rodriguez, Bobby Valentine and Yu Darvish among early stories
Baseball's opening lines: Alex Rodriguez, Bobby Valentine and Yu Darvish among early stories
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MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Luke Scott Drives in 3 to Help Rays Beat Yankees — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Luke Scott had three hits and drove in three runs in his debut as Tampa Bay's designated hitter, helping the Rays beat the New York Yankees 8-6 on Saturday night. — The Yankees trimmed a six-run deficit to two in the ninth …
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Boston Herald and Associated Press
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Adam Berry / MLB.com:
First ruled a homer, Longoria hit overturned — ST. PETERSBURG — Upon review, Evan Longoria did not hit his second homer of the young season in the seventh inning of Saturday night's 8-6 Rays win over the Yankees. — With Carlos Pena on first base, Longoria swung at the first pitch he saw …
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baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Pirates Rally by Phillies 2-1 in 10 Innings — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Presley singled with two outs in the bottom of the 10th to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. — Rod Barajas, brought in by the Pirates to provide some power …
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Associated Press and Phillies Nation
Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Uecker receives much support after loss of son — MILWAUKEE — Friends and colleagues rallied Saturday around legendary Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, who was back to work at Miller Park the day after his son, Steve, passed away. — Ryan Braun put an arm around the popular Uecker …
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Associated Press:
Nationals rally again, beat Cubs 7-4 — CHICAGO - Adam LaRoche homered and matched a career-high with four hits, and the Washington Nationals again rallied late against Kerry Wood and Carlos Marmol, scoring five runs in the eighth to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on Sunday.
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Baseball Prospectus, Bleed Cubbie Blue and baseballmusings.com
John Marshall / Associated Press:
D-backs strike early in 5-4 win over Giants — PHOENIX—Aaron Hill hit two homers, Chris Young had a pair of run-scoring doubles and the quick-striking Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Saturday. — The kings of the comeback last season, the Diamondbacks …
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AZ Snake Pit
Associated Press:
Doug Fister headed to DL — DETROIT — Detroit right-hander Doug Fister is heading to the disabled list after he left his first start of the season Saturday with a left side injury. — The Tigers announced after their 10-0 win over Boston that Fister will go on the 15-day DL Sunday …
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Bless You Boys and baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Blue Jays Topple Indians 7-4 in 12 Innings — CLEVELAND (AP) — Rajai Davis hit a two-run double in the 12th inning, Toronto rallied for the second straight game against Cleveland's bullpen and the Blue Jays beat the Indians in extra innings again, 7-4 on Saturday.
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Bluebird Banter and Yahoo! Sports
Associated Press:
Rios HR Gives Ventura First CWS Win, 4-3 at Texas — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Alex Rios led off the ninth inning with a home run and the Chicago White Sox got their first win for new manager Robin Ventura, beating the two-time defending American League champion Texas Rangers 4-3 on Saturday night.
Antonio Gonzalez / Associated Press:
Mariners survive late rally to beat A's 8-7 — OAKLAND, Calif.—Chone Figgins finished a home run short of the cycle and every Seattle Mariners batter had a hit, backing a shaky start from ace Felix Hernandez to beat the Oakland Athletics 8-7 on Saturday night.
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