LEADING OFF: Hurry up, it’s opening day! Aces and A-Rod, too

New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) fouls a ball away during the third inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Saturday, April 4, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) fouls a ball away during the third inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Saturday, April 4, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

By Associated Press April 6, 2015 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues today:

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SPEED IT UP

Major League Baseball’s new pace of play rules are in effect. We’ll see whether Red Sox slugger David Ortiz can stick in the batter’s box when Boston visits Philadelphia. Clocks in every ballpark will count down the time between innings.

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