Yankees' Hicks is injured  —  The New York Yankees have placed Aaron Hicks on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right ribcage in the latest injury to one of their outfielders.  —  The Yankees made the move Friday, a day after Hicks got two hits in a season-opening 6-1 win at Toronto.

Detroit Tigers proved one thing on Opening Day: They won't lay down  —  Detroit Tigers bench coach Steve Liddle talks about overturned call in the 10th inning on Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  They lost in the 13th, 13-10.  George Sipple, Detroit Free Press  —  CONNECT

Column: Starter Kyle Hendricks solid as usual in 2018 debut  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jake Arrieta's legacy with the Cubs isn't confined to what he accomplished on the field.  —  A big part of his worth can be traced to what he meant to his Cubs teammates inside the clubhouse and on the bench.

Strasburg, Nationals aim to blank Reds again  —  Max Scherzer won the last two National League Cy Young Awards and is exactly the kind of dominating pitcher opposing hitters absolutely hate to face.  That does not necessarily mean he is the most intimidating starter on the Washington Nationals' staff.

CC Sabathia feels ‘ready to go’ in Toronto, where he suffered a scary injury last season  —  TORONTO - A dejected CC Sabathia initially thought his season was over when he reinjured his bothersome right knee in a start against the Blue Jays here last August, only to return quickly following …

Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies … As stellar as Zack Greinke pitched in his final tune-up Monday night before the start of the regular season - and he was brilliant in allowing just one hit over six scoreless innings with no walks and four strikeouts against the Indians - he wasn't completely satisfied.

Price sparkles in return to Red Sox rotation, beats Rays 1-0  —  David Price was solid in his return to the Red Sox rotation, allowing four singles over seven scoreless innings of Boston's 1-0 victory over the  —  Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.  —  The five-time All-Star …

With closer on board, Cards can use bullpen more aggressively  —  NEW YORK  • The Cardinals and manager Mike Matheny have grown accustomed to questions before games about their lack of a closer, and a nebulous ninth always invites questions after a game.

Rangers Reaction: Yes, it's incredibly early, but the bullpen has been a bright spot  —  ARLINGTON  —  Though manager Jeff Banister and staff ace Cole Hamels were pretty confident Thursday that the Texas Rangers weren't going to go 0-162, some fans out there might not have been so sure.

Braun's 3-run homer off Hand lifts Brewers over Padres, 8-6  —  Ryan Braun hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth and the  —  Milwaukee Brewers rallied for five runs off All-Star closer  —  San Diego Padres 8-6 on Friday night.  —  The Brewers trailed 6-3 coming into the ninth …

SEE IT: Mets reveal new ‘salt and pepper shaker’ team celebration in Opening Day win  —  The Mets are shaking things up with their team celebration.  —  During the Mets' 9-4 Opening Day win over the Cardinals, the team unveiled its new “salt and pepper shaker” celebration.

Despite loss, Cleveland Indians believe Corey Kluber set important tone for team in 2018 opener  —  Despite Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners, the Cleveland Indians believe ace starter Corey Kluber set an important tone for the team in the 2018 regular-season opener.  —  Author: Matthew Florjancic

Troy Tulowitzki to have surgery to remove bone spurs in both heels, expected out 8 weeks  —  TORONTO — Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will have surgery Monday to remove bone spurs from both heels and is expected to miss eight weeks, general manager Ross Atkins said Friday.

Phillies beat Braves in extras as Gabe Kapler earns first win on Carlos Santana RBI  —  ATLANTA — Carlos Santana swung wildly Friday night at the first two pitches he saw in the 11th inning, chasing a fastball and missing a change-up.  The Phillies hyped Santana for his ability to control …