Andrus signs through 2018...rest up in the air  —  The Rangers have reached an agreement with Elvis Andrus through at least 2018.  An announcement is expected later this week after Andrus completes his physical.  The contract extension is for eight years but Andrus can be a free agent after four years.

Angels get past Reds in 13 on Chris Iannetta's single  —  CINCINNATI — Chris Iannetta hit a solo homer and a bases-loaded single in the 13th inning Monday, powering the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the majors' first interleague season opener.

Final Score: Mets 11 Padres 2  —  The Mets (1-0) beat the Padres (0-1) by the score of 11-2 this afternoon in Citi Field.  —  The Least You Should Know: … To get a full recap and complete boxscore, go here on SNY.TV.  —  Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog.com:  —  Wow, I mean, you can't ask for a better Opening Day game to watch.

Colorado Rockies' bullpen meltdown dooms opening day loss to Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE — Time begins on opening day.  And it also stops hearts.  In a fascinating afternoon, the Rockies featured hints of redemption and a chilling failure of execution by the bullpen in a 5-4 walkoff, 10th-inning loss to the Brewers at Miller Park.

Soriano leading way for Cubs ... for now  —  Epstein won't rule out possibility of trading veteran outfielder … PITTSBURGH — Alfonso Soriano made it through another offseason without being traded and now is expected to lead a rebuilding team into the 2013 season.

Braves Hit 3 Homers Off Hamels, Beat Phillies 7-5  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman drove in three runs with three hits, including the first of three Atlanta home runs Monday night, and the Braves beat Cole Hamels and the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on opening day.

The future begins now for prospect Hicks  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Top prospect Aaron Hicks made his Twins debut on Monday, starting in center field and batting leadoff against the Tigers.  —  Hicks, the No. 98 overall prospect according to MLB.com, made the team after an impressive Spring Training.

Clayton Kershaw homers, tosses shutout to lead Dodgers past Giants  —  LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw launched his first career home run to break a scoreless tie in the eighth inning, then finished off a four-hitter Monday that led the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on opening day.

Veterans Duncan, Wright make Opening Day roster  —  The Rays made several moves on Sunday to trim their active roster to 25 ahead of Tuesday's 3:10 p.m. ET opener against the Orioles at Tropicana Field.  —  First baseman Shelley Duncan and right-hander Jamey Wright both made the team, as the Rays selected their contracts.

Live: Harper homers twice in first two at-bats of 2013  —  Bryce Harper smacked the second pitch he saw from Miami's Ricky Nolasco over the right-field wall.  —  Opening Day is quickly turning into the Bryce Harper Show.  The 2012 NL Rookie of the Year has homered in his first two at-bats of the year …

Sale Outpitches Shields, White Sox Beat Royals 1-0  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Sale outpitched James Shields, Tyler Flowers homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 1-0 in the season opener on Monday.  —  The White Sox believe they're in position to make a run …