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NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit an early two-run homer, Juan Soto added an RBI double in his home debut at Citi Field and the New York Mets beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Friday.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers plan to activate third baseman Josh Jung from the 10-day injured list Tuesday pending his performance in two rehab games this weekend.

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit an early two-run homer, Juan Soto added an RBI double in his home debut at Citi Field and the New York Mets beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Friday.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched a forgettable home debut for the San Francisco Giants.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals right-hander Michael Soroka went on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strained biceps in his pitching arm after hurting himself in his first start with the club.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves hope to learn more about right-hander Reynaldo López's ability to return to the rotation when he has exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his inflamed right shoulder on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts said he will attend next week's World Series championship celebration at the White House after he declined to attend a previous ceremony during President Donald Trump's first term.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper loves LA — well, at least the World Series champion Dodgers' freewheeling spending on their way to a nearly $320 million payroll.

BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers reached base four times in his return to Boston after a season-opening slump and Alex Bregman had two hits in his first home game at Fenway Park to help the Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 13-9 on Friday.

CHICAGO (AP) — Shota Imanaga pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning in Chicago's home opener at Wrigley Field, and the Cubs handed San Diego its first loss with a 3-1 victory over the Padres on Friday.