By Tyler Emerick D-backs manager Kirk Gibson said Gerardo Parra, who went 4-for-5 from the leadoff spot on Opening Day, will likely stay at the top of the order until Willie Bloomquist or Adam Eaton return from injury. …read more
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Velocity dip doesn't worry Gallardo after one game
By Adam McCalvy Brewers ace Yovani Gallardo insisted he wasn’t worried about the slightly diminished radar gun readings during his Opening Day start against the Rockies. …read more
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For Machado, Opening Day a family tradition
By Brittany Ghiroli On Tuesday for Manny Machado‘s first career Opening Day, his mother, Rosa Nunez, was in the stands at Tropicana Field, along with the rest of the O’s infielder’s support team — a group that includes his uncle, Gio Brito, the only coach Machado had throughout his younger years. …read more
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April games only one leg of baseball marathon
By John Schlegel Ah, April is here, and that means baseball is back. But, now that it’s here, what does April really mean in the grand scheme of the baseball season? It’s much more than just Opening Day. …read more
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Opening Day renewal washes away shaky springs
By Matthew Leach Every spring, the reminder goes out: don’t get caught up in Spring Training statistics. Every spring, we ignore it. Every April, the proof arrives. Again. …read more
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Opening Day 2013 Marked By Bryce Harper’s Homers, Newtown Salute
By The Huffington Post News Editors
— Josh Hamilton jumped into a cab, headed to Great American Ball Park and got all nostalgic.
The Los Angeles Angels newcomer saw Cincinnati fans packed downtown and remembered making his big league debut in the same spot a while ago.
Dissecting the minutiae of Opening Day a fun tradition
By Richard Justice Thank you, Clayton Kershaw. You, too, Bryce Harper. And you, Jackie Bradley, Jr. Nice going, Anthony Rizzo. Here’s to the Reds and the Angels, who did their part to make this Opening Day memorable. …read more
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Uptons savor victorious debut as teammates
By Mark Bowman As Justin Upton marked his Braves debut with an impressive home run in the fifth inning of Monday night’s 7-5 Opening Day win over the Phillies at Turner Field, B.J. Upton was proudly enjoying the thrill of experiencing life with his little brother as his teammate. …read more
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Celebration, remembrance on Opening Day
By Adam Berry and Cash Kruth Major League Baseball rang in the 2013 season on Monday with the usual — and, at times, unusual — mix of pregame pomp and pageantry, with last year’s awards and accolades, and with optimism and excitement about what the immediate future holds. …read more
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Kershaw homers, tosses shutout to beat Giants
By Associated Press 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. …read more
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Verlander gets long-awaited Opening Day victory
By Jason Beck The Tigers pulled out a 4-2 victory over the Twins on Monday afternoon at frigid Target Field, giving ace Justin Verlander a long-awaited Opening Day win. …read more
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Is Kershaw the best pitcher in the game?
By Lyle Spencer Clayton Kershaw parlayed superb stuff and exceptional command on Opening Day into his sixth career shutout. He yielded four hits without a walk while striking out seven Giants and capped his day with a game-turning home run. …read more
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Pollock thrilled by first Opening Day assignment
By Tyler Emerick D-backs outfielder A.J. Pollock appeared in 31 games last season for Arizona, but he admitted the buildup to those games didn’t compare to making his Opening Day debut on Monday night. …read more
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Maurer soaks up first big league Opening Day
By Greg Johns Rookie right-hander Brandon Maurer has never pitched above Double-A but will make his Major League debut on Thursday against the A’s. …read more
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Koufax provides relief for Dodgers' first pitch
By Austin Laymance Dodgers manager Don Mattingly made one call to the bullpen on Opening Day, but it wasn’t to relieve starter Clayton Kershaw. Mattingly called on former Dodgers great and Hall of Fame left-hander Sandy Koufax to throw out the first pitch before the game. …read more
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Kershaw dazzles with shutout, homer vs. Giants
By Ken Gurnick Clayton Kershaw pitched a four-hit shutout, slugged his first homer and granted two curtain calls to a sold-out Opening Day crowd at renovated Dodger Stadium, where the Dodgers beat the defending World Series champion Giants on Monday, 4-0. …read more
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Chipper throws out first pitch for Braves' opener
By Mark Bowman Feeling no regrets about retiring at the end of last year, Chipper Jones threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Brian McCann before the Braves hosted the Phillies in front of a standing-room-only Opening Day crowd at Turner Field on Monday night. …read more
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Wright doesn't need 'C' on his jersey to be leader
By Marty Noble Monday was the ninth Opening Day in David Wright‘s career, his first as the betrothed of Molly Beers, the first as a Rockefeller-rich young man and the first as the captain of the team that benefits so from his presence and his production. And through all those relatively recent life changes, he seems to have changed no more than the beaks of eagles. …read more
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Sale pitches White Sox to Opening Day win
By Scott Merkin Chris Sale outdueled James Shields and Tyler Flowers hit a solo homer to lift the White Sox to a 1-0 Opening Day victory over the Royals. Sale struck out seven and allowed seven hits over 7 2/3 innings. …read more
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Helton's 16th straight opener could be his last
By Thomas Harding It was a quiet Monday for Rockies veteran first baseman Todd Helton, who started his 16th straight, and likely last, Opening Day. …read more
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