Rangers score 8 in 1st, beat Tigers 10-4  —  DETROIT—Josh Hamilton hit a three-run homer during Texas' eight-run first inning, and Mike Napoli went deep for a fifth straight game to lead the Rangers to a 10-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.

Hudson looking like a short-timer for slow-starting Padres  —  So far this season, things are awful for the Padres, who entered Friday night's game against Philadelphia with the majors' worst record.  —  But they may be even worse for veteran second baseman Orlando Hudson, who is hitting just .143 …

Spacious Safeco may help struggling hitters  —  SEATTLE — On first glance, Safeco Field might be the worst place for the struggling White Sox offense to play a three-game series.  —  But the spacious ballpark, commonly known as pitcher-friendly, just might be the cure for the White Sox woes.

Cubs' Dempster goes on DL with strained quad  —  Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadriceps.  —  Chicago also recalled outfielder Tony Campana from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.  —  Dempster (0-1) was scheduled to make his fourth start Sunday against the Reds.

Sox and Cubs talking about a deal for Marlon Byrd  —  The Red Sox are closing in on a deal for Cubs outfielder Marlon Byrd according to a major league source, who said the deal was not yet done.  —  Byrd is playing center field for the Cubs and had gotten off to a slow start, 3-for-43 (.070).

Francona manages to put it aside  —  Ex-skipper returns to cheers, adoration  —  Terry Francona, having just tossed his Red Sox jersey to a youngster in the stands, does a fist pump at the conclusion of the pregame ceremonies.  (Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff)  —  It wasn't Opening Day.

Some surprise names among the no-shows  —  The Red Sox welcomed back more than 200 former players, managers, and coaches to Fenway Park on Friday.  But also notable were those who did not attend.  —  Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs, and Curt Schilling were among the former stars who did not make an appearance …

Angels beat Orioles, hand Matusz 12th loss in row  —  ANAHEIM, Calif.—Howie Kendrick had three hits and three RBIs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 Friday night to end a three-game losing streak and hand Brian Matusz his 12th straight loss.

Chavez Hits 2 HRs, Yanks Top Red Sox 6-2  —  BOSTON (AP) — Alex Rodriguez took over fifth place with his 631st career home run, Eric Chavez added two homers and the New York Yankees spoiled the Boston Red Sox 100th anniversary celebration of Fenway Park with a 6-2 win Friday.

Blue Jays turn first triple play in 33 years  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have turned their first triple play in 33 years.  —  The Kansas City Royals had runners on first and second in the third inning Friday night when Eric Hosmer lined out to first baseman Adam Lind …