Michael Conforto comes off disabled list to star for Mets  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Conforto came off the disabled list to hit a tiebreaking, two-rum homer off Stephen Strasburg, Yoenis Cespedes also went deep against the ace, and Jay Bruce Racked on an injurance glad slam …

Wainwright gets nod as Cardinals face Diamondbacks  —  A new season starts with old traditions in St. Louis on Thursday night.  —  The Clydesdales making their usual jaunt around Busch Stadium.  The parade of Cardinals players in pickup trucks.  The team's Hall of Famers all dressed in red jackets …

Detroit Tigers rally in ninth, beat White Sox 9-7 in extra innings  —  CHICAGO — The Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox, 9-7, at Guaranteed Rate Field.  They scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game and twice in the 10th inning to win it.

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich out of lineup and ‘day to day’ with oblique tightness  —  It didn't take long for the Brewers' surplus of outfielders to become a plus.  —  As expected Thursday night, Christian Yelichwas out of the lineup for the series opener against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park with right oblique tightness.

Power fuels Twins 4-2 comeback vs. Mariners in cold opener  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mitch Garver hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh for Minnesota, one inning after Miguel Sano tied the game with a two-run shot as the Twins powered their way past the Seattle Mariners for a 4-2 victory …

Manaea goes 8 innings, pitches A's to 6-2 win over Rangers  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Even as Sean Manaea eased through a 1-2-3 eighth inning and retired his 10th consecutive batter, Oakland manager Bob Melvin had no intention on sending the young lefty back out for the ninth.  —  Not yet anyway.

Inside Baseball |  Kapler to face toughest critics  —  NEW YORK — Philly isn't an easy town.  Heck, they've booed Santa Claus there.  —  So what's going to be the reaction when a new manager hits town for the home opener — a 3:00pm ET start at Citizens Bank Park vs. the Marlins …

Aaron Judge looks to continue 2017 success vs. Orioles, but Yankees slugger isn't focused on home runs  —  Here comes the Judge.  —  Aaron Judge slugged his first home run of the season in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Rays and more could be on the way with the Orioles in town on Thursday for a four-game series.

Rays lose to Red Sox in 12 innings  —  BOSTON — Things seemed different for the Rays on Thursday.  —  They got the kind of strong start they'd been lacking, as rookie Yonny Chirinos, stepping in on their second planned bullpen day of the season, worked five strong, scoreless innings.

On Deck: Blue Jays at Rangers  —  TORONTO BLUE JAYS at TEXAS RANGERS  —  STARTING PITCHERS  —  RHP Marco Estrada (0-0, 3.86 ERA) vs. LHP Matt Moore (0-1, 9.00 ERA)  —  Last year with the Giants, Moore was 6-15, 5.52.  The 15 losses were tied for the most in the NL, and his ERA was the highest among MLB qualified pitchers.

Nationals give GM Mike Rizzo 2-year contract extension  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have agreed to a two-year contract extension with general manager Mike Rizzo.  —  The team announced the deal on Thursday, hours before its home opener against the New York Mets.

Let's play two!  The story behind the unique Opening Day of the Iowa Cubs  —  Iowa Cubs president/general manager Sam Bernabe has seen and done a lot as he enters his 35th season of minor league baseball this year.  —  But when the weather wouldn't cooperate this weekend …

Tim Tebow makes Double-A debut with Binghamton Rumble Ponies, homers on first pitch he sees  —  Far from the warmth of Florida where he became a household name and a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, Tim Tebow made his Double-A debut on Thursday night with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies …

Blue Jays feel Grichuk will get a handle on his hitting soon  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — I asked Sam the retired taxi driver on Thursday for his thoughts on the off-season trade that brought Randal Grichuk to the Blue Jays from St. Louis.  —  “Give him time,” the longtime Cardinals fanatic said as we drove to Toronto's Pearson airport.

David Ortiz surprises Aly Raisman with ‘Girl Power’ shirt … Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz flashed a “Girl Power” shirt when he met Aly Raisman Thursday at Fenway Park.  —  “Big Papi” stood on the mound as Raisman was walking out for pregame festivities.