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Piazza leads Padres over Giants, Bonds
Apr 3 2006 11:54PM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - With first base open, a runner on second and Barry Bonds at the plate in the sixth inning of a one-run game, the San Diego Padres had a decision to make. The thought of walking Bonds never crossed the mind of 24-year-old ace Jake Peavy as he huddled on the mound with pitching coach Darren Balsley and catcher Mike Piazza.
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Fan tosses syringe near Bonds
Apr 3 2006 11:32PM (CT)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - A fan tossed a syringe near Barry Bonds as he came off the field in between innings on Monday at Petco Park, and the San Francisco Giants slugger said he picked it up in his glove and carried it off the field.
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Astros, Oswalt shut out Marlins 1-0
Apr 3 2006 10:11PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Astros won their opener just like they won most of their games last season _ with one of their aces getting just enough run support.
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Damon ready for his new life with Yankees
Apr 3 2006 10:08PM (CT)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Johnny Damon watched Curt Schilling and the rest of his former Boston Red Sox teammates win their opener at Texas on television from about 1,500 miles away.
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Marlins extends GM Beinfest's contract
Apr 3 2006 9:29PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - The Florida Marlins extended the contract of general manager Larry Beinfest and three other executives through the 2010 season.
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Angels give Lackey two-year extension
Apr 3 2006 9:24PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - John Lackey was being teased by Angels teammate Chone Figgins from across the visitor's clubhouse at Safeco Field Monday evening. Lackey, in mock disgust, turned to his third baseman and said, "Don't even give it to me, man. I've got to be with you for three more years."
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Mariners catcher Johjima makes history
Apr 3 2006 9:14PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - The ability of new Seattle Mariners' catcher Kenji Johjima to communicate efficiently with his pitchers will be an ongoing question, analyzed as the season progresses.
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Cabrera, Angels bullpen star in victory
Apr 3 2006 9:14PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels' bullpen was key in last year's run to the postseason. With the addition of J.C. Romero, the Angels' relievers look even stronger.
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Cirillo shines as Brewers beat Pirates
Apr 3 2006 9:00PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - At 36, Jeff Cirillo has transformed himself into the wise veteran who tries to stay young by occasionally hiking up his socks or blowing chewing-gum bubbles at home plate. He's also become the guy the Milwaukee Brewers turn to when they need a big hit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on opening day.
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Schilling outduels Millwood, Boston wins
Apr 3 2006 8:43PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Big Papi and the Boston Red Sox certainly like having the "old" Curt Schilling back. Looking as good as he said he felt, Schilling struck out five and allowed two runs over seven strong innings in Boston's 7-3 season-opening victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday.
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Holliday's dash gives Rockies 3-2 win
Apr 3 2006 8:07PM (CT)
DENVER (AP) - No exciting walkoff homer this year. Only a soft groundball that was every bit as satisfying for the Colorado Rockies. A year after Clint Barmes hit a game-winning homer on opening day, the Rockies pulled out a dramatic 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday when Matt Holliday dashed home on a grounder and dived in ahead of the throw for the winning run in the 11th inning.
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Cubs put up 16 again in win over Reds
Apr 3 2006 7:50PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - With another 16-run outburst, the Cubs showed they've mastered the art of the fast start. Of course, finishing has always been this franchise's problem.
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Braves begin title quest by beating L.A.
Apr 3 2006 7:48PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - When Ryan Langerhans homered to open the eighth inning, just about everyone at Dodger Stadium believed all it did was provide the Atlanta Braves with another run in a one-sided victory. It turned out to be the difference on opening day.
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Tigers' Rogers helps Leyland get first win
Apr 3 2006 7:47PM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Jim Leyland, back with the team that signed him in 1963, won his first game as the Detroit Tigers' manager with the help of another old newcomer.
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Morey joins Rockets as assistant GM
Apr 3 2006 7:28PM (CT)
HOUSTON (AP) - Daryl Morey became the Houston Rockets' assistant general manager Monday and the team said he will take over as general manager after next season.
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Blue Jays optimistic about chances
Apr 3 2006 6:52PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - The latest installment of "Dome Improvement" had nothing to do with the Toronto Blue Jays as they worked out Monday afternoon.
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Clemens still leaning toward retirement
Apr 3 2006 6:51PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Roger Clemens made it to opening day _ as a spectator _ and the seven-time Cy Young Award winner said he still is leaning toward retirement.
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Cards pound Phils; Rollins extends streak
Apr 3 2006 6:36PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Down eight runs with four outs left, Jimmy Rollins wasn't looking for a walk with his hitting streak on the line. Rollins kept up his pursuit of Joe DiMaggio's major league record 56-game hitting streak with a double off a 3-0 pitch in the eighth inning, but it was the lone bright spot for the Philadelphia Phillies in their season opener on Monday.
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Orioles homer four times, beat D-Rays
Apr 3 2006 6:34PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Orioles were supposed to be a better team this season because of the addition of esteemed pitching coach Leo Mazzone. So what happened Monday? The Orioles put on their most prolific power-hitting display in 24 season openers since 1982, using a four-homer attack to beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 9-6.
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Rollins stretches hitting streak to 37
Apr 3 2006 6:07PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jimmy Rollins stretched his hitting streak to 37 games Monday with a double in the eighth inning of Philadelphia's season opening 13-5 loss to St. Louis.
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Barry Bonds' reality TV show set to debut
Apr 3 2006 5:53PM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - When documentary crews began trailing Barry Bonds for his ESPN reality TV show, the idea was to capture intimate behind-the-scenes moments of the slugger as he chased Hank Aaron's homer record.
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Mets get break, Wagner gets save in win
Apr 3 2006 5:43PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - With Billy Wagner looming in the bullpen, the New York Mets are going to be tough to catch in the late innings. Especially if they get this kind of help from the umpires.
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Suspended Lawton watches opening day
Apr 3 2006 4:42PM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Matt Lawton sat quietly beside his locker, in a virtually empty clubhouse, knowing his opening day was more than a week away.
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Bush pitches self-described 'slow ball'
Apr 3 2006 4:39PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Perhaps it was the pitching practice he got over the weekend or inspiration from the new baseball bat that outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. gave him. President Bush had lots of oomph in his arm to throw out a strong first pitch for the Cincinnati Reds' home opener.
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Thome a hit in White Sox debut
Apr 3 2006 2:57PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Driven deep and high into a rainy night, Jim Thome's first homer for the Chicago White Sox landed far into the right-field bleachers. Already, the numbers were lining up: the 431st homer of his career carried 431 feet.
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'Texas Heroes' start season for Rangers
Apr 3 2006 2:53PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Although Roger Clemens was here, the Texas Rangers had another Longhorn throw out the ceremonial opening pitch of their season _ football coach Mack Brown.
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Pirates GM Littlefield gets new contract
Apr 3 2006 11:12AM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pirates and general manager Dave Littlefield agreed Monday to a one-year contract extension through 2008, the second time in three seasons he got a new deal on opening day.
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WBC reportedly followed WADA guidelines
Apr 3 2006 10:44AM (CT)
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The World Anti-Doping Agency's list of banned substances was applied during the World Baseball Classic, according to the International Baseball Federation.
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ChiSox beat Indians 10-4 after rain delay
Apr 3 2006 5:10AM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox celebrated the past. Then newcomer Jim Thome showed them the promise of a new season. Thome hit a two-run homer after a nearly three-hour rain delay and the defending World Series champions beat the Cleveland Indians 10-4 Sunday night in the major league opener, a game that didn't end until 2:10 a.m. EDT.
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