During the Devil Rays’ home opener, a snippet of More Cowbell, a skit from Saturday Night Live, originally aired in the spring of 2000, is shown at Tropicana Field. The use of the video clip, suggested by the team’s new principal owner Stuart Sternberg, will inspire the Tampa Bay fans to start the tradition of clanging bells at the ballpark during games.

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During the Devil Rays’ home opener, a snippet of More Cowbell, a skit from Saturday Night Live, originally aired in the spring of 2000, is shown at Tropicana Field. The use of the video clip, suggested by the team’s new principal owner Stuart Sternberg, will inspire the Tampa Bay fans to start the tradition of clanging bells at the ballpark during games.

David Ortiz agrees to a four-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox, a deal that will guarantee the slugger about $52 million. In 2005, Ortiz batted .300 with 148 RBI in 159 games, as his 47 home runs were second in Red Sox history to Jimmie Foxx’s 50 in 1938.

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David Ortiz agrees to a four-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox, a deal that will guarantee the slugger about $52 million. In 2005, Ortiz batted .300 with 148 RBI in 159 games, as his 47 home runs were second in Red Sox history to Jimmie Foxx’s 50 in 1938.

Howdy Groskloss, a former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder, celebrates his 100th birthday this week, making him the oldest living major league baseball player.

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Howdy Groskloss, a former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder, celebrates his 100th birthday this week, making him the oldest living major league baseball player.

Jim Thome and Joe Crede hit two-run home runs and Paul Konerko adds a solo shot, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 5 – 3 victory in the Detroit Tigers’ home opener. Freddy Garcia strikes out five and limits the Tigers to five hits in six innings en route to his 100th career victory.

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Jim Thome and Joe Crede hit two-run home runs and Paul Konerko adds a solo shot, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 5 – 3 victory in the Detroit Tigers’ home opener. Freddy Garcia strikes out five and limits the Tigers to five hits in six innings en route to his 100th career victory.