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• It will be tough for the Orioles- Nationals matchup to join the ranks of great baseball rivalries.
• A closer look at the Nationals' rivals in the NL East.
• Thomas Boswell: The old rivalry between Washington and Baltimore should not take long to heat up.
• The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is the best in sports and only figures to get more intense this season.
• A timeline of the Red Sox and Yankees' shared history.
• Many teams have laid claim to being the top rival of the Yankees.
• Started in New York City and continued in California, the Giants- Dodgers rivalry is one for the ages.
• Baseball Preview Section
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• Player Capsules
• Roster
• Schedule
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• Player Capsules
• Roster
• Schedule
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PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH
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Palmeiro has yet to hit a home run and Sunday's double was his first of the year. In the offseason, Palmeiro used a personal trainer for the first time in hopes of having more consistency this year. Nine of Palmeiro's 23 homers last year were in September.
"I hope it kicks in now," Palmeiro said. "I'm a little disappointed I haven't gotten more results."
Hendricks Out Indefinitely
Bullpen coach Elrod Hendricks, who suffered a stroke on Thursday, won't return to Baltimore until Tuesday at the earliest and will be out indefinitely. He remains in a St. Petersburg, Fla., hospital. The Orioles and Hendricks's wife, Merle, are crediting trainer Richie Bancells for rushing Hendricks to the hospital.
"There's no doubt in her mind that Richie saved Elrod's life," Orioles President Joe Foss said. "She's very appreciative. Richie's personal attention to this was incredible. He's truly one of the finest in all of professional sports." . . .
Daniel Cabrera pitched six innings, allowing three runs, in his best start of the year Sunday.
"I had the same stuff as always," Cabrera said. "It just worked better in the game."
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