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CHICAGO (AP) — Sean Burke pitched six sparkling innings and Will Venable got his first win as a big league manager Thursday, directing the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on opening day.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Buster Posey experienced his share of nervous energy before his 10 opening day starts as the San Francisco Giants' catcher.

TORONTO — Some Blue Jays fans booed the United States' national anthem at Toronto's home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Noah Davis from the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations on Thursday. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred pitcher Emmet Sheehan to the 60-day injured list.

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto , Blake Snell and Clay Holmes debut for new teams, Paul Skenes makes his first opening-day start at age 22 and Sandy Alcántara returns from Tommy John surgery.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Cleveland's Tanner Bibee was scratched from his opening day start due to the stomach flu. The Guardians made the announcement on Thursday morning, four hours before they faced the Kansas City Royals.

NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Escarra’s winding path through professional baseball included a detour to gig work as a ride-share driver.

The Colorado Rockies added outfield depth by agreeing to a $1.25 million, one-year deal with Mickey Moniak. Colorado announced the deal Thursday and also designated outfielder Sam Hilliard for assignment a day ahead of its opener at Tampa Bay.

SEATTLE (AP) — Catcher Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $105 million, six-year contract on Wednesday. Raleigh's deal supersedes a $5.6 million, one-year agreement on Jan. 9 that avoided salary arbitration.

The Minnesota Twins set their opening day roster on Thursday with right-hander Randy Dobnak in a long relief role, the first time in four years he broke camp with the major league club.