THERE'S AN impression out there that Yankees managerJoe Girardi is squarely in the cross hairs this season, that he has the slightest of margins for error before he could find himself looking for a new job. 

* When (TV); where: 7:35 p. 

* When (TV); where: 7:35 p. 

Philadelphia --- Some pitchers would consider two opening-night starts in six days a bit much on the stress meter. 

The Nationals' attempts to upgrade their roster didn't slow down after general manager Jim Bowden resigned on March 1. 

--RHP Shairon Martis will make his first start of the season Friday against the Braves, hoping to help the Nationals win their first game of the season. 

The Nationals' first series of the season looked an awful lot like any number of games the team played last year on its way to a 59-102 record, the worst in baseball. 

PHILADELPHIA - Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. 

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The Nationals' attempts to upgrade their roster didn't slow down after general manager Jim Bowden resigned on March 1. 

--LHP Mike Hinckley saw his scoreless streak of 14 2/3 innings end when he gave up a run in the seventh inning Wednesday. 

For all the talk about his revamped mechanics, his work with pitching coach Randy St. 

Astros 3, Cubs 2 10 innings 

Even to Dan Uggla, the Florida Marlins' numbers are a bit surprising. 

This is supposed to be the season theWashingtonNationals mature - as individuals, as a team, on the field and off the field.