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TORONTO - Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joe Carter knows a thing or two about high expectations. Big things were expected the year after Toronto's first World Series title in 1992.

PHOENIX - The St. Louis Cardinals have had a lot of success against Ian Kennedy. Not on this night, though. The Cardinals struggled at the plate against the Arizona right-hander Monday, dropping a 6-2 opening night decision to the Diamondbacks.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Nobody would blame the Oakland Athletics for being just a little bit tired of facing Felix Hernandez to start the season. Last year in Tokyo. Last year in Seattle's first game at Safeco Field.

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The Victoria Royals ran out of tomorrows on a spring Monday evening in Colwood.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Speculation swirls around what San Jose might do before the trade deadline, but the Sharks are creating enough of a stir with their play on the ice.

PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks opened their season with a textbook example of the way their remodeled offence is supposed to play. No home runs — and lots of base hits. The Diamondbacks used 15 hits, seven of them doubles, to beat the St.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Felix Hernandez had his mind made up that he would get the Seattle Mariners' season off to a strong start and provide a little bit of momentum on April 1. No arguing that. He delivered against the defending AL West champions.

CHICAGO - Chicago coach Joel Quenneville's unusual choice for the shootout paid off against Nashville on Monday.

ATLANTA - Cole Hamels' long-awaited first opening day start didn't begin the way he had hoped.