The Latest: Orioles' Gentry robs homer from Twins' Rosario  —  Kansas City Royals Alex Gordon runs sprints on during a baseball workout, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals open the baseball season on Thursday afternoon when they host the Chicago White Sox.

Brian Cashman still has full confidence in Aaron Boone as new Yankees manager takes home win on Opening Day  —  TORONTO - Before Aaron Boone's managerial debut, Brian Cashman made it clear that he felt like he hired the right man for the job.  —  “There's no second-guessing or concerns,” Cashman said.

Rough start for Cards, Martinez against Mets  —  NEW YORK  • Often out of sight but never out of mind, Carlos Martinez spent weeks of spring groping for consistency on the back fields against minor-leaguers, and his results were as erratic as his schedule sometimes appeared.

Davidson hits 3 of White Sox's 6 homers in 14-7 rout of KC  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Most days, Tim Anderson's performance would have made him the star.  —  Matt Davidson showed up his Chicago White Sox teammate.  —  The young designated hitter became the fourth player in major league history …

Springer, World Series champ Astros top Texas 4-0 in opener  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - World Series MVP George Springer hit a leadoff homer in the season opener for the second year in a row, Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros started their championship defense …

No score through three innings  —  Bottom of third: The inning began with promise for the Dodgers, when Clayton Kershaw dug out a low-and-away, 74-mph curve and dumped a soft single into shallow left field.  —  But leadoff man Chris Taylor grounded into a fielder's choice and Corey Seager hit …

When, where to watch Cleveland Indians open 2018 season at Seattle Mariners  —  Here is where to catch the Cleveland Indians' 2018 regular-season opener against the Seattle Mariners tonight.  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians begin their quest for a third consecutive American League …

Markakis' 3-run homer gives Braves 8-5 walk-off vs Phillies  —  Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer with two out in the ninth inning, capping the  —  Atlanta Braves' comeback from a five-run deficit that rocked the  —  Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 Thursday and ruined the managing debut of Gabe Kapler.

Reds play catch between raindrops, await opener vs Nationals  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — Closer Raisel Iglesias skirted the tarp-covered infield along with the rest of the Cincinnati Reds pitchers, heading for the outfield and a quick game of catch before the rains returned.

Extra long debut comes and goes for Angels' Shohei Ohtani  —  OAKLAND — There will undoubtedly be longer days for Shohei Ohtani in his major-league career than his 4-hour-2-minute debut, but maybe not many so infused with emotion.  —  Thursday started with him meeting his parents …

Adam Jones hits walk-off homer in 11th, Orioles top Twins, 3-2  —  BALTIMORE — On Opening Day that seemed scripted for disaster Thursday at Camden Yards ended with the longest-tenured Oriole — center fielder Adam Jones — the hero.  —  After the Orioles blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning …

Arcia's single lifts Brewers over Padres 2-1 in 12 innings  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Orlando Arcia singled in Ji-Man Choi with two outs in the 12th inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers over the San Diego Padres 2-1 on opening day Thursday.  —  Arcia's hit came off sidearmer Adam Cimber (0-1), who was making his big league debut.