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AM Leadoff: The First One Is Always the Hardest

Highlighting some of yesterday's action ...It's easier to pitch without a monkey on your back. Barry Zito finally picked up his first win as a Giant by scattering three hits over six innings. Jeff Francis, meanwhile, found a way to squeeze in seven runs in five innings, a formula which rarely yields much success.Patriot...

AM Leadoff: Remembering Jackie

Highlighting some of yesterday's action ...Now batting, No. 42. The Dodgers honored Jackie Robinson with a series of pre-game festivities in addition to having the entire team wear No. 42 before proceeding to take the visiting Friars behind the woodshed. Wilson Betimet didn't play, but honored Robinson in his own special...

AM Leadoff: So Long, Milwaukee

Highlighting some of yesterday's action ...Walking the walk. The Mets beat the Phillies 5-3, but no one can say Jimmy Rollins didn't put his money where his mouth is -- the Phillies still aren't "the team to beat," but Rollins did his part by poking the ball over the outfield fence in each of his first two at-bats. Jacobs...

AM Leadoff: Dice-K Blanks Ichiro (But Still Loses)

Looking back at yesterday's highlights ... Upstaged! The world tuned in to see Daisuke Matsuzaka throw to Ichiro (and least with one pitch, throw at Ichiro ...), but King Felix stole the show, taking a no-hitter into the eighth and giving up just one hit all night. Finish what you started. This game was so long it took two...

AM Leadoff: Diamondbacks Don't Know How to Lose

Highlights from the day that was ...A scheduling mistake by the lake. An entire series was wiped out due to snow, and another one was threatened by rain, so what did the Indians do? Pack their bags and head to Milwaukee for three "home" games against the Angels. Now this is baseball weather! The Diamondbacks, on the other...