The Tigers will raise the American League championship flag and hand out rings in the home-opening series this weekend, but there’s one member of the Yankees who was a part of that.
Yankees trying to prevent Jeter setback
Derek Jeter is eligible to come off the disabled list Saturday, but the focus right now is simply getting the captain back on the field in Tampa.
Leyland: ‘No-brainer’ bringing back Valverde
Jim Leyland was combing around his office and taking phone calls Friday morning before the Tigers’ home opener. He wasn’t getting settled into his office again after the offseason. He was looking for Jose Valverde’s phone number.
Boesch has no hard feelings in return to Detroit
This was definitely not the way Brennan Boesch anticipated soaking in the Tigers’ home opener. It probably wasn’t the way he figured on getting his first start as a Yankee, either.
Lewis, Soria ready to take next steps
Colby Lewis and Joakim Soria are about to take the next big steps in their recovery from major arm surgery. Both have been throwing bullpen sessions for the past month, now they are expected to graduate to batting practice.
Profar hopes to follow in Andrus’ footsteps
The Rangers announced an eight-year, $120 million contract extension for Elvis Andrus on Thursday. Profar, the No. 1 prospect in baseball according to MLB.com, is happy for his fellow shortstop and hopes the Rangers sign him to a similar deal in the future.
Despite blister and workload, Darvish set for next start
Yu Darvish threw 29 pitches in the bullpen on Friday and said he is ready for his next start, against the Angels on Sunday. That will be his first start since throwing 111 pitches against the Astros on Tuesday.
Angels star Hamilton talks hitting and faith
In a sitdown with MLB.com youth correspondent Meggie Zahneis, Angels slugger Josh Hamilton provides hitting tips and discusses the role faith plays in his life.
Here’s the deal: Free agency’s role is changing
Free agency isn’t really dying. But it is definitely changing, to the point that an increasingly significant percentage of the pool will be made up of short-term solutions and stopgaps, rather than franchise-altering superstars.
MLB Notebook: Davis continues early tear
After collecting seven homers in his final seven games of 2012, Chris Davis has gone deep in each of the Orioles’ first three contests to open this season.
Today’s MLB starting lineups: April 5
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
Arencibia homers twice as Blue Jays get first win
The Blue Jays offense broke out of its mini two-game slump by unloading for five home runs in a 10-8 victory over the Indians on Thursday night at Rogers Centre.
Bautista twists ankle, expects to play Friday
Jose Bautista was forced to leave Thursday night’s game versus Cleveland in the ninth inning because of a minor right ankle injury.
Just dandy: Pettitte turns in vintage outing
Andy Pettitte hurled eight strong innings and Mariano Rivera secured the first save of what he promises will be his final Major League campaign as the Yankees defeated the Red Sox, 4-2, on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium.
Lee dazzles, throws eight shutout frames vs. Braves
Cliff Lee pitched like an ace in frigid conditions in a 2-0 victory over the Braves on Thursday to give them one victory before they host the Royals in their home opener on Friday afternoon.
No shutout, but Nats finish sweep of Marlins
The Marlins were finally able to score a run against the Nationals, but it wasn’t enough as Washington won, 6-1, on Thursday afternoon at Nationals Park.
Davis adds third homer in three games as O’s top Rays
Chris Davis homered and doubled as the Orioles defeated the Rays, 6-3, on Thursday to win their first series of 2013 and leave Florida — where the O’s spent Spring Training — on a high note.