American League
Central Division
Indians: Nick Swisher refers to Michael Brantley as “Dr. Smooth.” But, no, he does not make house calls.
Royals: Rainout vs. Tigers delays anticipated start of rookie Yordano Ventura and his 102-mph fastball.
Tigers: No Prince? No problem for Miguel Cabrera, who hit .417 in first three games without Fielder as his sidekick.
Twins: With 999 victories as manager, Ron Gardenhire stuck with a porous pitching staff.
White Sox: Pressure’s on. Asked which team he will welcome to White House next year, President Barack Obama tells ABC News: “White Sox.”
East Division
Blue Jays: Traditionally slow-starting Mark Buehrle dominates with 11 strikeouts in his first outing.
Orioles: With seven runs in three games vs. Red Sox, vaunted lineup has yet to appear.
Rays: No experience necessary: Chris Archer (9-7, 3.22 ERA as rookie) reels in contract that could become $43.75 million for eight years.
Red Sox: David Ortiz’s selfie with Obama at White House gets more attention than Red Sox’s nice start.
Yankees: Despite revamped lineup with Jacoby Ellsbury and Brian McCann, they hit .206 against Astros pitching.
West Division
Angels: Mike Scioscia on hot seat after another poor start for a team that can’t afford another poor start.
Astros: L’astros again? Maybe not. New leadoff man Dexter Fowler has team believing in itself.
Athletics: First home rainout since 1988 at dilapidated ballpark. Meanwhile, the A’s are treading water.
Mariners: Robinson Cano and supporting cast net 19 extra-base hits, including six homers, in sweep of Angels.
Rangers: Pain in the neck update: Opening-day starter Yu Darvish’s debut pushed to Sunday because of neck stiffness.
National League
Central Division
Brewers: Cheeseheads give cheating slugger Ryan Braun standing ovations at Miller Park. Sometimes crime does pay.
Cardinals: MLB bans players suspended for PED use from playoffs, now forever known as the Jhonny Peralta Rule.
Cubs: Glass half full for President Theo Epstein as Emilio Bonifacio improves trade value with red-hot start.
Pirates: Marathon men edge Cubs in 16 innings in longest game ever played in Pittsburgh (5 hours, 55 minutes).
Reds: Despite shaky first outing in Double A, Mat Latos expected to make one more rehab start before returning from knee and elbow surgeries.
East Division
Braves: Adjusting well to injuries and no semblance of offense. Craig Kimbrel remains the game’s best closer.
Marlins: Surprise start has Marlins fans talking playoffs. Both of them.
Mets: Daniel Murphy’s paternity leave gets more criticism than your average assault from an NFL star.
Nationals: New skipper Matt Williams moves Bryce Harper down to No. 6 hole to relieve pressure and let him “use his legs.”
Phillies: Ryne Sandberg gets big ovation in return to Wrigley Field after waiting in rain for someone to let him into the park.
West Division
Diamondbacks: It’s early, but Mark Trumbo playing left field looks as awkward as Charlie Sheen at a monastery.
Dodgers: Yasiel Puig benched for home opener for being late to park. Obviously wasn’t driving fast enough.
Giants: Tim Lincecum’s thin mustache vs. Andrew Cashner’s mullet. Debate rages on.
Padres: Offensive Padres lineup starts 4-for-30 with runners in scoring position.
Rockies: Charlie Blackmon goes 6-for-6 with home run, five RBIs against Diamondbacks. Kirk Gibson says he “had a good day.” Yep.
