MLB

Jonathon Niese stepped nicely into his new role as No. 1 starter for the Mets, and Collin Cowgill capped a successful New York debut with a grand slam in an 11-2 rout of the San Diego Padres on Monday.

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Jon Lester and the Boston Red Sox got off to a quick start after a dreadful 2012 season, giving new manager John Farrell an 8-2 win over the barely recognizable New York Yankees on opening day Monday.

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The grass is just a little bit greener, the smell of the hot dogs and pretzels smell just a little bit tastier and despite what the thermometer outside may say, it always seems just a bit warmer. Welcome to Major League Baseball's opening day for the 2013 season

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When both the Yankees and Mets open their respective seasons at home on Monday they will making history.

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Yankees captain Derek Jeter is resigned to starting the season on the disabled list for the first time since 2001.

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There's one certainty in the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup: Ryan Howard will bat cleanup as usual.

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A person familiar with the decision says that New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera plans to retire after the 2013 season.

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I think it's safe to say we've moved past the point where we get surprised when professional athletes get caught up in performance-enhancing drug scandals. The latest one in Miami involves a doctor, a handful of well-known baseball players and a boatload of HGH.

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Looking to fortify their bullpen, the Philadelphia Phillies turned to a familiar face.

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The Phillies have invited right-handed pitchers Aaron Cook, Juan Cruz and Rodrigo Lopez to spring training as non-roster players.

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