On Wednesday, Jason Heyward experienced one of those near-perfect days that might have been even more exhilarating had it occurred during the regular season. But there was still a sense of excitement in the Braves right fielder's voice as he talked about scaling one outfield wall and clearing another in dramatic fashion during a 5-5 tie with the Yankees at Champion Stadium.

Angels slugger Kendrys Morales was previously slated to start at Goodyear Ballpark on Wednesday, but the Reds changed their mind about utilizing the designated hitter, so Morales instead took a day off while feeling a little fatigued.

The new Dodgers owners — primarily Magic Johnson, Stan Kasten and Mark Walter — are ready to roll.

Miguel Cabrera took grounders on Wednesday for the first time since March 19, when a high hopper fractured to the orbital floor below his right eye. Now the only decision to make is when he'll play a game.

Ichiro Suzuki racked up four hits — including an RBI single in the 11th inning — as the Mariners right fielder had a homecoming to remember in a 3-1 victory for the Mariners in the first game of the Japan Opening Series with the A's.

With its third champion in three years, the National League West proved again to be one of baseball's wildest divisions in 2011. So why would 2012 be any different?

The inaugural National High School Invitational is set to begin on Wednesday at USA Baseball's National Training Complex in Cary, NC. A total of 16 of the best high school programs will participate in the four-day event, culminating in Saturday's championship game.

The Seattle sky was pitch black, the city silent and most citizens in deep sleep, but inside a crowded Terrace Club at Safeco Field, loyal Mariners season-ticket holders came together in the wee hours of the morning for a viewing party to watch the club's 3-1 victory in the season opener against Oakland.

The Astros trimmed their Major League roster by five more players Wednesday morning, reassigning infielders Angel Sanchez, Scott Moore and Brian Bixler to Minor League camp, optioning right-hander Enerio Del Rosario to the Minor Leagues and releasing infielder Joe Thurston. They're down to 34 players in camp.

itcher Mike Mussina and second baseman Rich Dauer will be inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame in August.

The Twins released right-hander Joel Zumaya, the club announced Wednesday. Zumaya tore his ulnar collateral ligament on Feb. 25 while throwing a live batting-practice session on a practice field at the Lee County Sports Complex.

The 2012 Major League season is under way. Here are some of the firsts of the new season.

Munenori Kawasaki has made the Mariners' initial 28-man roster and seems a lock to land a full-time spot when the 25-man group is finalized, but exactly how he'll be used remains to be seen.

Yoenis Cespedes appeared in a Major League starting lineup for the first time Wednesday, going 1-for-3 with a double in the A's 3-1 loss to the Mariners.

A's manager Bob Melvin opted to start Eric Sogard at third for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Seattle's Felix Hernandez and Co, but in no way did it reflect Josh Donaldson's roster standing.

A deal has been consummated between the Dodgers and Magic Johnson's bidding group for the Dodgers and Dodger Stadium for $2 billion, the club announced Tuesday night.

Outfielder Franklin Gutierrez and catcher Adam Moore were placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday by the Mariners, as they set their 28-man roster for Opening Day.