The Week Ahead: Opening day 2.0 across the majors
Article By smcneal.tsn on 12th April, 2010
Zack Greinke already has allowed more earned runs than he did in the first six weeks of 2009, the Astros already have endured a six-game losing streak and Milton Bradley already has been caught flipping off fans.
And 10 teams haven't played a home game yet. That will change Monday and Tuesday as baseball season moves into the very early stage from the very, very early. Three openers that figure to be a little more special than the rest: Twins vs. Red Sox Don't blame the Twins for watching the Minnesota weather forecasts lately. They will play outdoors at home for the first time since 1981 when they open Target Field on Monday afternoon (4 ET, ESPN). Denard Span plays meteorolgist ahead of Monday's opener. "It's a little shaky rain-wise for (Monday) but the rest of the week is looking good," center fielder Denard Span said. Though temperatures in the 70s are expected this week, freezing weather is a threat well into May in Minneapolis. The Twins don't mind. They are thrilled to be moving into their own ball yard, which has received mostly rave reviews (except for the lack of a roof). "We've been in the other place so long it's hard to believe it's our ballpark," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "You walk out and see this beautiful ballpark. It's going to be an emotional day." The Twins didn't let the anticipation of opening a new park or, more impressively, the loss of All-Star closer Joe Nathan distract them in the season's first week. They won five of seven on a trip that included three wins at Anaheim, an overnight flight to Chicago and two wins against the White Sox. They trail the first-place Tigers by a half-game in the AL Central. Phillies vs. Nationals The NL champions could not be blamed if they wanted to stay on the road after their offensive barrage at Washington and Houston. The Phillies pounded out at least 11 hits in each of their first five game...
Read Complete Article at Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB
And 10 teams haven't played a home game yet. That will change Monday and Tuesday as baseball season moves into the very early stage from the very, very early. Three openers that figure to be a little more special than the rest: Twins vs. Red Sox Don't blame the Twins for watching the Minnesota weather forecasts lately. They will play outdoors at home for the first time since 1981 when they open Target Field on Monday afternoon (4 ET, ESPN). Denard Span plays meteorolgist ahead of Monday's opener. "It's a little shaky rain-wise for (Monday) but the rest of the week is looking good," center fielder Denard Span said. Though temperatures in the 70s are expected this week, freezing weather is a threat well into May in Minneapolis. The Twins don't mind. They are thrilled to be moving into their own ball yard, which has received mostly rave reviews (except for the lack of a roof). "We've been in the other place so long it's hard to believe it's our ballpark," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "You walk out and see this beautiful ballpark. It's going to be an emotional day." The Twins didn't let the anticipation of opening a new park or, more impressively, the loss of All-Star closer Joe Nathan distract them in the season's first week. They won five of seven on a trip that included three wins at Anaheim, an overnight flight to Chicago and two wins against the White Sox. They trail the first-place Tigers by a half-game in the AL Central. Phillies vs. Nationals The NL champions could not be blamed if they wanted to stay on the road after their offensive barrage at Washington and Houston. The Phillies pounded out at least 11 hits in each of their first five game...
Read Complete Article at Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB
Readers Comments
Related News
Featured Sponsors
Interested in getting MLB Tickets for this coming season? The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York and are a member of Major League Baseball's American League East Division. Get your New York Yankees Tickets today!
The Baltimore Orioles Tickets are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1992, the Orioles have played their home games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
New York Mets Tickets: The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. The Mets are a member of the East Division of Major League Baseball's National League.
The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Get your Minnesota Twins Tickets today!
The Toronto Blue Jays Tickets are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners Tickets are looking to be a good team this year.
Detroit Tigers Tickets: The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises.
The Philadelphia Phillies Tickets are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. One of the biggest games of the season are the Phillies Red Sox Tickets. Another long time rival in the same state is Phillies Pirates Tickets.
The Chicago White Sox Tickets are a Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division.
The Atlanta Braves Tickets are a professional baseball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League.
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in Texas, representing the Dallas-Ft.Worth metropolitan area. Get your Texas Rangers Tickets today!
San Diego Padres Tickets: The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California.
Tampa Bay Rays Tickets: The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in 1998, the club has played at Tropicana Field.
The Florida Marlins were established in 1993 as an expansion franchise, the Florida Marlins Tickets are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League.
San Francisco Giants Tickets are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, who currently play in the National League West Division.
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland Indians Tickets are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League.
The Baltimore Orioles Tickets are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1992, the Orioles have played their home games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
New York Mets Tickets: The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. The Mets are a member of the East Division of Major League Baseball's National League.
The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Get your Minnesota Twins Tickets today!
The Toronto Blue Jays Tickets are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners Tickets are looking to be a good team this year.
Detroit Tigers Tickets: The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises.
The Philadelphia Phillies Tickets are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. One of the biggest games of the season are the Phillies Red Sox Tickets. Another long time rival in the same state is Phillies Pirates Tickets.
The Chicago White Sox Tickets are a Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division.
The Atlanta Braves Tickets are a professional baseball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League.
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in Texas, representing the Dallas-Ft.Worth metropolitan area. Get your Texas Rangers Tickets today!
San Diego Padres Tickets: The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California.
Tampa Bay Rays Tickets: The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in 1998, the club has played at Tropicana Field.
The Florida Marlins were established in 1993 as an expansion franchise, the Florida Marlins Tickets are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League.
San Francisco Giants Tickets are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, who currently play in the National League West Division.
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland Indians Tickets are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League.
