--RHP Saul Rivera has had better success in his career against left-handed hitters than right-handed hitters, so manager Manny Acta didn't hesitate to bring in the righty in the seventh inning Monday to face Phillies CF Shane Victorino, 2B Chase Utley, 1B 

WASHINGTON - Shortly before yesterday's first pitch, Shane Victorino sent out a search party. 

After 2008 left New York void of a playoff team for the first time in 14 years, both the Mets andYankees will be looking to get off on the right foot when both break in their new stadiums this week. 

After 2008 left New York void of a playoff team for the first time in 14 years, both theMets and Yankees will be looking to get off on the right foot when both break in their new stadiums this week. 

Before Monday's home opener, the Washington Nationals spoke about being happy to finally be off the road, about knowing they aren't as bad as their record, about how long the season is. 

Before Monday's home opener, the Washington Nationals spoke about being happy to finally be off the road, about being quite sure they aren't as bad as their record would suggest, about how it's far too early to be worried. 

Washington's season-opening, 0-6 road trip wasn't for the feint of heart. 

--LHP Scott Olsen was happy with the way he threw the ball for three innings Sunday but was upset how his potential quality start fell apart during a rough fourth inning in which he issued a two-out walk to C Brian McCann followed by three straight RBI hi 

The Nationals never envisioned they'd open the season with six straight losses. 

TheBraves won again Sunday to complete a sweep of the Washington Nationals, even though starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens couldn't protect a three-run lead and the bullpen gave up two runs late. 

The Washington Nationals were the major leagues' worst team last year, and a week into this season it doesn't look like much has changed. 

The Washington Nationals would like a restart. 

Washington second baseman Willie Harris strained his left oblique running to first base in the third inning Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. 

Need to know who's the best player in the game? Joel Sherman talked to scouts and execs to get the inside scoop on that and more. 

Kenshin Kawakami's major-league debut was a success Saturday night, and he could thank Kelly Johnson for helping to make it so.