Ordonez set for Tigers opener after illness recovery
Detroit's right fielder Magglio Ordonez returns to the lineup for opening day against Kansas City after a brief diverticulitis bout. He lost weight and missed a exhibition game but regained energy and will start at Comerica Park.
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Sanchez sidelined by MLBs new performance drug rules
Tampa Bay outfielder Alex Sanchez received a 10 day suspension under MLBs tougher performance enhancing drug policy marking the first publicly identified case. The Devils Rays will cope with the absence as opening day arrives while Sanchez plans to appeal.
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RFK Stadium Debut Impresses Nationals in Mock Game
Washington fans welcomed the Nationals in a dress rehearsal at RFK, a 4-3 loss to the Mets. Crew and players noted rough edges but praised field look and atmosphere as 25,453 tickets sold with opening day looming.
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Yankees Open Season With Win Over Red Sox In Bronx
New York defeats Boston 4 2 in a season opener as Roger Clemens stars for the Yankees facing the 6 10 Big Unit. Giambi returns to first base to fanfare and goes 1 for 2 with a single and two hit by pitches. Sheffield drives in the go ahead run in the third. Johnson earns the win in six innings.
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