Atlanta 5, NY Mets 3  —  ATLANTA (AP) — The biggest moment for John Smoltz in his matchup with former teammate and golfing buddy, Tom Glavine, came in the fourth inning.  —  The Atlanta Braves were leading 2-1, but the New York Mets had the bases loaded with two outs and Glavine at the plate.

LA Angels 2, Oakland 1  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — By his own admission, John Lackey usually has a tough time at the beginning of the season.  —  That's not the case this year, although at least two members of the Oakland Athletics weren't particularly impressed with his latest outing.

Doubleheader postponed in Cleveland  —  Traditional doubleheader between clubs scheduled for Sunday  —  CLEVELAND — Burned once by the snow, the Indians and Mariners aren't going to press their luck again Saturday.  —  Both games of a hastily scheduled day-night doubleheader at Jacobs Field …

300 Strikeouts?  Not When Starters Don't Finish  —  While it may not have the resonance of a 50-home-run season, or the aura of a no-hitter, the benchmark for a power pitcher is a 300-strikeout season.  Accomplished only 33 times since 1901, it is a feat that does not happen by chance.

Season Preview Scott Miller's Take  —  This is the year of manager Clint Hurdle on the griddle, and don't expect it to end happily.  Hurdle is entering the final year of his contract, and the Rockies still don't have enough to contend in the NL West — not unless two key rookies …

Notes: Gonzalez in 'defensive funk'  —  Bigger role eyed for Billingsley; Valdez, Lieberthal get starts  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Luis Gonzalez is one of the most approachable, personable, go-to veterans in baseball, even when he's on the hot seat, as he was Saturday.

Buehrle's arm, hand still swollen  —  Mark Buehrle's lower left arm was sore and his hand swollen Saturday, but it didn't keep the White Sox southpaw from venturing into the cold to play some catch at U.S. Cellular Field.  —  Buehrle was hit in the left forearm by a line drive off the bat …

Notes: Bergmann encouraged to relax  —  Pitching coach St. Claire says righty's not trusting his stuff  —  WASHINGTON — A day after having a less than stellar outing on Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Nationals right-hander Jason Bergmann had a conversation with general manager Jim Bowden behind …

A-Rod rescues Yanks  —  Rodriguez cracks dramatic grand slam in ninth for win  —  NEW YORK — With two outs and the bases loaded, Alex Rodriguez belted a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning on Saturday to beat the Orioles, 10-7.  It was his sixth walk-off homer in his career.

Wakefield outdueled in loss  —  Veteran continues to find little success in Arlington  —  ARLINGTON — When Tim Wakefield pitches on the road against the Rangers, it seems like he's either off his game or the Boston bats are off theirs.  The latter of those scenarios took place Friday …

First JoeChat of 2007!  —  Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.  —  Buzzmaster: We're getting Joe right now.  Send in your questions!  —  Ken Tremendous: Oh my God oh my God oh my God oh my God!  —  Jay (Hermosa Beach, CA): Will ARod be AL MVP this season?

O's Patterson thrilled to don retired No. 42 … NEW YORK // When he's been asked what historical figure he'd like to have a conversation with, Corey Patterson 's answer has always been Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson.  —  So the Orioles center fielder was honored when he was asked …

Cabrera a maverick on, off the field  —  The likeness of a human skull sits atop a carved, four-foot stick leaning against Miguel Cabrera's locker in the Marlins' clubhouse.  —  Inside his cubbyhole is a small figure of a skeleton, what looks like two shrunken heads, strings of beads …