Aerodynamics and putrid pinstripe pitching have turned the new Yankee Stadium into a deadly den of dingers, Ken Rosenthal says. 

The Chicago White Sox struggled offensively on a season-opening six-game homestand, but are starting to swing the bats better on the road. 

The White Sox used solid pitching and the long ball to overcome a shortage of hits with runners in scoring position. 

Apr. 

The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping a few Brazilians can handle a bat better than they kick a soccer ball. 

By MARC LANCASTER 

Jim Thome's hotel television changed channels three times Friday afternoon -- by itself. 

One of manager Joe Maddon's primary goals the first week of the season was to get a better feel for new relievers Joe Nelson and Brian Shouse. 

One of the keys to the Rays season is the depth and quality of players they have on their bench. 

--3B Evan Longoria returned to the Rays lineup Friday after missing two games to return to California following a death in his family, and extended his season-long hitting streak to nine games. 

One of the keys to the Rays season is the depth and quality of players they have on their bench. 

--3B Evan Longoria returned to the Rays lineup Friday after missing two games to return to California following a death in his family, and extended his season-long hitting streak to nine games. 

By JOE SMITH 

The dish 

The last time Scott Kazmir squared off against Mark Buehrle, the Tampa Bay Rays took control of the teams' AL division series.