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LEADING OFF: ‘Utley Rule’ draws ire, Ortiz climbing charts
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:
Dodgers-Padres Preview
Kenta Maeda has yet to throw an official pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but they’re already swooning over their latest import.
Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview
It’s been nearly two years since Tyler Chatwood pitched in the major leagues. That came in the same park he’ll take the mound for his return from Tommy John surgery.
White Sox-Athletics Preview
Following a bout with the flu, Sonny Gray is finally ready to make his season debut for the Oakland Athletics.
Baseball Capsules
CLEVELAND (AP) David Price struck out 10 and won his weather-delayed debut for Boston, and David Ortiz hit a two-run homer Tuesday to lead the Red Sox to a 6-2 win over the Cleveland Indians, who pushed back their season opener a day because of wintry conditions.
Tigers-Marlins Preview
Jose Fernandez is the undisputed ace of the Miami Marlins staff, but he had to wait a bit to make his 2016 debut and continue his dominance at home.
Servais’ 1st win for Mariners is chippy 10-2 rout of Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Nelson Cruz hit one of four Seattle homers, fellow former Texas player Leonys Martin had a tiebreaking double and the Mariners bounced back from an opening day loss to beat the Rangers 10-2 Tuesday night.
Giants-Brewers Preview
Jeff Samardzija has a tough opening act to follow.
White Sox 5, Athletics 4
OAKLAND, Calif. — Shortstop Jimmy Rollins hit a go-ahead solo home run with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox held on for a 5-4 victory against the Oakland A’s at the Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday night.
Kazmir helps Dodgers shut out Padres 2nd straight game, 3-0
SAN DIEGO (AP) Scott Kazmir combined with three relievers on a two-hitter to win his first start with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who shut out the San Diego Padres for the second straight game, 3-0 Tuesday night.
Mariners-Rangers Preview
Judging by certain statistics, last season wasn’t a particularly good one for Colby Lewis. In the only one that truly matters, however, he’s never been better.
Rollins homers in 9th to lift White Sox past Athletics 5-4
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Jimmy Rollins hit a tiebreaking homer off closer Sean Doolittle with two outs in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Cubs hit 3 homers for Lester in 6-1 win over Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jon Lester pitched seven strong innings in his season debut and the Chicago Cubs got home runs from Anthony Rizzo, Dexter Fowler and Matt Szczur in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
Goldschmidt drives in 4, D-backs rally to beat Rockies 11-6
PHOENIX (AP) Paul Goldschmidt drove in four runs with a solo homer and a bases-loaded triple, and the Arizona Diamondbacks stormed back from a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 11-6 on Tuesday night.
Astros-Yankees Preview
New York Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda has looked like a top-of-the-rotation starter at times during his career. However, injuries and stretches of inconsistency have prevented him from sustaining it over a full season.
Brewers SS Jonathan Villar makes spectacular diving catch against Giants
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jonathan Villar gets the out with a spectacular diving catch against the San Francisco Giants
Black Keys drummer throws out first pitch at Indians opener
CLEVELAND (AP) Patrick Carney’s stomach was as jumpy as when he’s on stage in Madison Square Garden before 20,000 fans.
Brewers stifled by Cueto in his Giants debut
Johnny Cueto pitched seven solid innings in his San Francisco debut as the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1.
LEADING OFF: Decision on Reyes coming, Ortiz climbing charts
A look at what’s happening all around the majors Wednesday:
New sliding rule gives Rays win over the Blue Jays
The newly implemented “Chase Utley” sliding rule gives the Tampa Bay Rays the win over the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday.
Brewers trade for left-handed reliever Freeman
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired left-handed reliever Sam Freeman after Ariel Pena struggled in the opener.
Cueto dominant in debut, Giants top Brewers 2-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) Johnny Cueto pitched seven solid innings in his San Francisco debut as the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
New rule on double-play slides gives Rays win over Blue Jays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Baseball’s new rule on breaking up double plays gave Logan Forsythe and the Tampa Bay Rays a disputed 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
Mercer lifts Pirates over Cardinals 6-5 in 11 innings
PITTSBURGH (AP) Jordy Mercer singled home Gregory Polanco from second base with one out in the 11th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
Introducing the 2016 Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins reserves and starters get introduced prior to Tuesday night’s Opening Day action against the Tigers.
The National Anthem gets Opening Day set at Marlins Park
The National Anthem ends the pregame festivities Tuesday night as the Miami Marlins got ready for the Detroit Tigers.
Vin Scully just learned what GOAT means in story about Michael Jordan
Vin Scully just learned what GOAT means in story about Michael Jordan
Ned Yost: No one could have hit Syndergaard
Ned Yost says Mets starter Noah Syndergaard threw “unhittable pitches” that even George Brett admitted he couldn’t have fouled off. He also was pleased with his starter, Chris Young — especially his attitude about postponing getting his ring.
Syndergaard, Mets top Royals following ring ceremony
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Noah Syndergaard threw six scoreless innings, Neil Walker hit his first homer with the Mets and New York beat Kansas City 2-0 Tuesday after the Royals were given their 2015 World Series rings.
Syndergaard, Mets shut out Royals following ring ceremony
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Noah Syndergaard threw six dominant innings, Neil Walker hit his first homer with the Mets and New York beat Kansas City 2-0 Tuesday after the Royals were given their 2015 World Series rings.
Worth the wait: Price wins debut, Ortiz homers for Red Sox
CLEVELAND (AP) The extra day didn’t bother the Red Sox and neither did the stinging cold.
Manfred says he expects to rule soon on Reyes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he expects to rule soon on possible discipline for Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes.
Bucs’ Polanco happy to focus on future with 5-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) The first time the Pittsburgh Pirates approached Gregory Polanco about a long-term commitment, the raw but talented outfielder balked.
Salvador Perez gets his ring a bit early
Catcher Salvador Perez had pregame work to do in the bullpen, so he gets his ring with the Royals’ coaches.
Alex Gordon’s thunderous ovation
Longtime Royal Alex Gordon is the last player to get his ring — a great way to wrap up the Royals’ World Series ring ceremony.
Owner David Glass: ‘Let’s do it again’
Royals owner David Glass loves his new World Series championship ring but is already thinking about another one.
From Gore to Gordon: Royals get their rings
Terrance Gore starts a parade of Royals players getting their World Series championship rings, and Alex Gordon wraps it up.
Price strikes out 10, gets win over Indians in Red Sox debut
David Price struck out 10 and won his weather-delayed debut for Boston.
Tampa Bay Rays prospect calls out Bryce Harper for ‘Make Baseball Fun Again’ hat
Brent Honeywell takes a shot at the reigning NL MVP.
The Royals forced the Mets to watch a second awkward World Series ceremony
Ned Yost might have thought the Kansas City Royals’ World Series championship ceremony Sunday was “awkward,” but that didn’t stop his team from holding a second pregame World Series celebration in front of the New York Mets Tuesday.
Price wins debut, Ortiz homers as Red Sox down Indians 6-2
CLEVELAND (AP) David Price struck out 10 and won his weather-delayed debut for Boston and David Ortiz hit a two-run homer, leading the Red Sox to a 6-2 win over the Cleveland Indians, who were forced to push their season opener back because of wintry conditions.
Correa’s dribbler boosts Astros over Yanks 5-3 in opener
NEW YORK (AP) A freezing opening day at Yankee Stadium turned on a play that caused a hot argument.
Turtle Power: Costumed fans win Yankees tickets from Oliver
NEW YORK (AP) Two fans wore yellow and green Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles outfits to Yankee Stadium to answer comedian John Oliver’s call to dress like ”riff-raff.”
Blue Jays outfielder throws out drone during an amazing run of target practice
Kevin Pillar put on a show with his accurate arm and holy cow was it impressive.
StaTuesday: Comparing debut of Twins’ Park to other notable foreign-born players
How does South Korean slugger Byung Ho Park’s debut compare to other foreign-born MLB players? We run the numbers in this week’s StaTuesday.
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Restored marquee set to return to Chicago’s Wrigley Field
CHICAGO (AP) Wrigley Field’s iconic marquee is ready to return home to the Friendly Confines.
Twins-Orioles Preview
Yovani Gallardo was quite possibly the most important offseason acquisition by the Baltimore Orioles. They likely felt better about the move following his final spring training outing.
Phillies-Reds Preview
It was a promising start to what could end up being an insufferable season for the Cincinnati Reds, though it came against the only team that won fewer games a year ago.
AP NewsBreak: MLB approves wearable technology
NEW YORK (AP) Wearable technology is coming to Major League Baseball.
Nationals-Braves Preview
From a perspective of individual performances, opening day couldn’t have provided much more promise for the Washington Nationals. Their MVP homered in his first at-bat, their main offseason acquisition provided a game-winning hit and their ace was effective.
Watch live Marlins games at home or on the go with FOX Sports Go
Whether you are at home or on the go, live streaming Miami Marlins games are now available for free for the first-time ever thanks to FOX Sports GO.
Fantasy Baseball DFS Advice – April 5
Nelson Cruz leads the way today.
Carl Crawford can’t figure out how to field a baseball that landed in front of him
Carl Crawford got his first blooper of the season out of the way early when he couldn’t figure out what happened to a line drive which landed directly in front of him.
Reports: Theo Epstein close to contract extension with Cubs
Reports: Theo Epstein close to contract extension with Cubs
Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays game preview
The Rays look for their first win of the season when they host the Blue Jays.
Detroit Tigers at Miami Marlins game preview
The Miami Marlins open the season Tuesday against Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers.
Yankees pitcher Bryan Mitchell sidelined at least 4 months
NEW YORK (AP) Yankees pitcher Bryan Mitchell will be sidelined at least four months following surgery to repair a broken bone in his left big toe.
Indians: Postponing season opener was ‘difficult’ decision
CLEVELAND (AP) Indians President Chris Antonetti says it was ”difficult” to postpone Monday’s opener against Boston, and he empathizes with those fans affected by the decision.
Marlins manager Don Mattingly on the anticipation of Opening Day
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly talks about the anticipation of Opening Day.
Preview: Brewers vs. Giants
Right-hander Johnny Cueto makes his San Francisco Giants debut in the middle test of a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
Hale: Rockies made Greinke pay
Chip Hale says the Rockies deserve credit for making Zack Greinke pay for pitching up in the zone.
Greinke battered by Rockies in D-backs debut
Zack Greinke gave up seven runs, including six on one inning, and was knocked out after four innings in his highly anticipated D-backs debut.
Baseball Capsules
SAN DIEGO (AP) Clayton Kershaw was brilliant on opening day, holding San Diego to one hit in seven innings and striking out nine to lead rookie manager Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers to a record-setting 15-0 victory against the Padres on Monday.
Cubs-Angels Preview
It might have brought a familiar feeling to Chicago Cubs fans who are constantly listening for the other shoe to hit the floor, but Jon Lester insists last month’s revelation that he has at least one bone chip in his pitching elbow isn’t a cause for hand wringing.
Rockies-Diamondbacks Preview
After their big-ticket addition flopped in his anticipated debut, the Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping for better results from their other newly acquired All-Star pitcher.
Blue Jays-Rays Preview
Jose Bautista finally busted out of a slump at Tropicana Field just in time to face a pitcher who has been extremely tough on him.
Dodgers-Padres Preview
Scott Kazmir has the gargantuan task of replacing Zack Greinke as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ No. 2 starter.
Cubs 9, Angels 0
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jake Arrieta began the 2016 season pitching like the Cy Young Award winner he was last year.
Sale pitches White Sox to 4-3 win at Oakland in opener
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Chris Sale struck out eight in a solid season debut to build off his franchise record last year, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Monday night.
Rockies 10, Diamondbacks 5
PHOENIX — Colorado rookie Trevor Story made history in his major league debut while spoiling $206.5 million right-hander Zack Greinke’s first Arizona start in the Rockies’ 10-5 victory over the Diamondbacks on Monday in the season opener at Chase Field.
Story makes MLB history, Greinke has awful night in Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) Trevor Story became the first player to hit two home runs in his major league debut on opening day, and the Colorado Rockies spoiled Zack Greinke’s much-heralded Arizona debut with a 10-5 victory over the Diamondbacks on Monday night.
LEADING OFF: Syndergaard sees Royals again, frosty openers
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:
White Sox-Athletics Preview
The Oakland Athletics had the AL’s worst record a season ago and 2016 got off to a familiar start without their ace available.
Cubs open much-anticipated season with 9-0 win over Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jake Arrieta yielded two hits over seven dominant innings, Miguel Montero homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs opened a season of high expectations with a 9-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
Trend Tracker: Detroit Tigers at Miami Marlins
Our quick glance at series history, records, recent trends and players on the rise as the Miami Marlins host the Detroit Tigers from April 5-6.
HIGHLIGHTS: Kevin Kiermaier collects 3 hits, uses speed to pester Blue Jays
Watch the highlights of Tampa Bay Rays centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier, who used his speed to cause problems for the Toronto Blue Jays all night Monday.
Drew Smyly gives up 3 homers in Rays’ loss to Blue Jays
Josh Donaldson, Michael Saunders and Josh Thole homered to help R.A. Dickey and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Monday night.
Adam Jones sidesteps Orioles’ no-pies-in-face rule in an epic way
Adam Jones sidesteps Orioles’ no-pies-in-face rule in an epic way
Cardinals-Pirates Preview
With a fine opening day performance and a new contract reportedly ready for a signature, Gregory Polanco has had an eventful couple of days.
Orioles beat Twins 3-2 in opener marred by 2 rain delays
BALTIMORE (AP) Matt Wieters singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood two long rain delays Monday in a season-opening 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Donaldson homers as Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3 on opening day
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Josh Donaldson, Michael Saunders and Josh Thole homered to help R.A. Dickey and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in their opener on Monday night.
Mariners-Rangers Preview
One of the most productive teams in baseball last season, the Texas Rangers only needed one hit to get 2016 off to a positive start.
Kershaw brilliant as Dodgers embarrass Padres, 15-0
SAN DIEGO (AP) Clayton Kershaw was brilliant on opening day, holding San Diego to one hit in seven innings and striking out nine to lead rookie manager Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 15-0 victory against the San Diego Padres.
Donaldson homers as Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Josh Donaldson, Michael Saunders and Josh Thole homered to help R.A. Dickey and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Monday night.
Gennett, Villar homer for Brewers on Opening Day
Milwaukee Brewers Scooter Gennett and Jonathan Villar go yard but the Brewers lose to the San Francisco Giants on Opening Day.
‘Everyone feels good’ :Price on Reds comeback victory
The skipper Bryan Price was happy to see his team pull off the comeback and finish off a perfect day for the Cincinnati Reds.
Span leads ailing Bumgarner, Giants over Brewers in opener
MILWAUKEE (AP) Denard Span homered and drove in five runs in his San Francisco debut, and the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 in an opener Monday despite a sluggish start from under-the-weather ace Madison Bumgarner.
Cozart has 3 hits, Reds rally for 6-2 win over Phillies
CINCINNATI (AP) Zack Cozart had three hits and drove in the tying run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, and Joey Votto followed with a bases-loaded single that sent the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in a Monday opener matching the majors’ two worst teams from last season.
Hamels, Rangers win with 1 hit, beat Hernandez, Mariners
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Cole Hamels handed Felix Hernandez his first opening day loss and the Texas Rangers managed to win with just one hit, beating the Seattle Mariners 3-2 Monday.
Mets-Royals Preview
New York right-hander Noah Syndergaard drew the ire of the Kansas City Royals during last year’s World Series.
MLB’s new Utley Rule costs Braves a baserunner against Nats
ATLANTA (AP) Major League Baseball’s new ”Chase Utley Rule” has cost the Atlanta Braves a baserunner in their opening game against the Washington Nationals.
Brewers get to Bumgarner, but still fall to Giants in opener
MILWAUKEE (AP) The first full season of the Milwaukee Brewers’ rebuilding era began with a blowout loss.
Nationals 4, Braves 3 (10 innings)
ATLANTA — Daniel Murphy came through in his first game with Washington to give Dusty Baker a victory in his debut as Nationals manager.
Small group protests Indians’ use of Chief Wahoo logo
CLEVELAND (AP) A small group of protesters withstood freezing temperatures to protest the Cleveland Indians’ use of the Chief Wahoo logo before Monday’s opener against Boston was postponed by cold weather.
White Sox-Athletics Preview
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Chris Sale cherishes taking the ball on opening day. He lives for that moment, with the energy, the fanfare, hope abounding.
Oliver offers 25-cent top Yanks seats, hopes for ‘riff-raff’
NEW YORK (AP) HBO’s John Oliver is selling premium Yankee tickets for 25 cents. But buyer beware: You must dress like you don’t belong there.
Giancarlo Stanton on what would surprise people about Ichiro Suzuki
Giancarlo Stanton on what would surprise people about his Miami Marlins teammate Ichiro Suzuki.
AP source: Pirates, Polanco strike $35M deal through ’21
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a deal with promising outfielder Gregory Polanco that runs well into the next decade.
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