After a record 16-inning game on Opening Day, the Blue Jays and Indians resume their series on Saturday at Progressive Field after a much-needed off-day Friday. Brandon Morrow opposes Ubaldo Jimenez, who is appealing a five-game suspension.

Thursday's contest between the hometown Reds and visiting Marlins features two clubs with high aspirations and expectations of playing in October.

Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was back in the Rockies' lineup Wednesday, three days after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch from former teammate Ubaldo Jimemez of the Indians.

Both the Tigers and Red Sox have serious World Series expectations, which makes their Opening Day matchup even more intriguing.

The Blue Jays and Indians both made strides last season, and as they continue to advance toward the postseason, they meet up on Opening Day in Cleveland on Thursday.

The Phillies start their season on Thursday hoping to extend a run of five consecutive NL East titles. The Pirates hope to continue building on the improvement they made last season.

A new Miami sound machine rocked the stadium on Wednesday night in South Florida. The locals enjoyed the familiar flavor, and the visitors had a chance to experience a taste of Miami.

Now that Joey Votto and the Reds have signed a 10-year contract extension worth a whopping $225 million, is there any money left to sign one of the other big players on the team — Brandon Phillips?

A day after being optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, Nationals left-hander John Lannan sent an email to local reporters Wednesday evening and acknowledged that he requested to be traded.

Yu Darvish's latest venue for his post-outing press conference was outdoors at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark. He sat in a tree-shaded terrace normally used as a picnic area for fans located behind the two-story beachhouse-style suites down the left-field line.

When a small-market club like the Reds signs Joey Votto to a 10-year, $225 million contract extension, as it did on Wednesday, there is one burning question that has to be asked.

Tweaking his pitching delivery yet again, Giants left-hander Barry Zito worked six innings Wednesday against a collection of Minor Leaguers to build stamina for his scheduled start Monday at Colorado.

The Rangers continue to talk big dollars and contract extension with second baseman Ian Kinsler. They have until Friday to find out if they can come to an agreement.

Commissioner Bud Selig said on Wednesday that the new Marlins Park is a “phenomenal” facility that will ensure the foreseeable baseball future for both this franchise and this area.

D-backs ace Ian Kennedy had a season in 2011 that pitchers dream about, but the memory of his struggles with the Yankees in 2008 is still too fresh for him ever to let down his guard.

Tim Lincecum was rocked the last time he pitched at Chase Field. He's expecting a much better show when he takes the field against the defending NL West champion D-backs on Opening Day on Friday in Phoenix to kick off the 2012 season.

Opening Day starter Wandy Rodriguez is the longest-tenured current Astros player and one of the most likable guys in Houston's clubhouse.