LEADING OFF: Beltran, Encarnacion, Eaton open in new spots

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg smiles during a media availability before a canceled exhibition baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Washington. Strasburg will be the opening day starter. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg smiles during a media availability before a canceled exhibition baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Washington. Strasburg will be the opening day starter. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

By Associated Press April 2, 2017 3 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Monday:

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WELCOME

A bunch of familiar faces will be new places for opening day. Among them: Carlos Beltran, Brian McCann and Josh Reddick of the Astros, Edwin Encarnacion for Cleveland, Adam Eaton in Washington, Mitch Moreland with the Red Sox and a pair of pitchers who will be starting, Scott Feldman for Cincinnati and Edinson Volquez for Miami.

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