Belle shines in Orioles opener with three-run homer
Albert Belle homered and drove in four as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 10-7 in the season opener at Camden Yards. Cal Ripken left early with a back injury. Brady Anderson also homered, and Mike Mussina earned the win. Belle connected on a three-run shot and tipped his helmet to the crowd after a curtain call, signaling a strong start with Baltimore.
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Schedule of American and National League Baseball Games
Today's schedule features AL games including Toronto at Minnesota and Detroit at Texas with 7:05 to 9:35 p.m. starts. Also listed are Cleveland at Anaheim and Chicago at Seattle with 9:05 p.m. first pitches. Tuesday and Wednesday NL and AL games include New York at Florida Montreal at Pittsburgh San Fran at Cincinnati and more with multiple 6:05 to 9:35 p.m. starts.
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Griffey Extends Talks as Mariners Face Offers Worth 105 Million
Seattle star Ken Griffey Jr has received multiple contract offers totaling at least 105 million, matching Kevin Brown’s record deal. Griffey has not formally responded, citing two years left on his current 34 million four year pact. His agent confirmed ongoing extension talks. Meanwhile former Cy Young winner Early Wynn died at 79 in Florida after a stroke. Wynn pitched 1939 to 1963 for Washington Cleveland and Chicago and won 164 games for Cleveland.
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Mondesi lifts Dodgers in 11th after Brown debut bust
Dodgers tie it with Raul Mondesi three run homer in ninth and a two run shot in the 11th to beat the Diamondbacks 8-6 as Kevin Brown struggles in his first Dodgers start. Brown surrenders two solo homers and a three run blast while Randy Johnson pitches seven strong for Arizona.
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