Anibal Sanchez is today's top choice starting pitcher in his home matchup versus the Royals. Plus more on the starts of W.Rodriguez, B.Morrow, Y.Ventura, and Quintana.

Lindstrom to close for Pale Hose.

Manager Robin Ventura finally named Matt Lindstrom the closer on Opening Day. He also announced that left field will be shared by Alejandro De Aza and Dayan Viciedo.

Max Scherzer is the day's top starting pitcher choice as he faces the Royals. Plus more on the starts of Ty Ross, Charlie Morton, James Paxton, and Gio Gonzalez.

Chatwood, Victorino land on DL.

TEX's day-to-day rotation may not improve much until Yu Darvish returns. This and some tea-leaves reading from the other AL West Opening Day rosters.

C.J. Wilson is today's top choice starting pitcher in his home matchup versus the Mariners. Plus more on the starts of Greinke, Burnett, Kazmir, and Sabathia.

With Casey Janssen off to the DL, Sergio Santos (pictured) will garner first shot at the save opps in Toronto. Plus last-minute roster moves before Opening Day.

The Yankees' Mark Teixeira has acknowledged that he is entering the season with less than full trust in his surgically repaired wrist, while a pair of AL East closers also have given owners cause for pause this spring.

Opening Day welcomes Francisco Liriano as today's top choice starting pitcher in his home matchup versus the Cubs. Plus more on the starts of Sale, Scheppers, J.Shields, and S.Gray.

Victorino to MRI, Nunez to AAA.