The Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees line up for the playing ot the national anthems prior to opening day in Toronto.
USA
The outfield grass at Edison International Field of Anaheim, Calif., is mowed for a patriotic symbol before Anaheim Angels take on the Texas Rangers for the Major League Baseball's season opener.
Fly Over
Three FA-18 Hornets fly over Edison Field during the National Anthem as members of the Anaheim Angels look on prior to their opening-day game against the Texas Rangers.
National Anthem
Members of the Florida Marlins and the Philadelphia Phillies bow their heads during the playing of the national anthem on opening day at Pro Player Stadium in Miami.
Baseball Fanantics
Teresa Zimmer, left, of Lincoln Park, and Ryan Knake, right, of Clarkston, show their spirit outside Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers opening day game against the Minnesota Twins in Detroit.
Snow Ball
With a heavy snow falling, Baltimore Orioles right fielder Jay Gibbons searches in vain for a fly ball hit by Cleveland Indians Ellis Burks in the third inning of the season opener in Baltimore. The ball fell in for an RBI single and play was subsequently stopped for around 15 minutes to let the snow shower pass.
Great American Pastime
Fans wave flags during opening game ceremonies, prior to a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati. Former President George Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Great American Ball Park prior to their opening game in Cincinnati. The Reds were playing their first game in the new park.
Royal Tribute
Kansas City Royals' Mendy Lopez, left, adjusts his American flag during introductions before the start of their game against the Chicago White Sox in Kansas City, Mo. All Royals players carried flags during opening ceremonies.
Hall of Famers
St. Louis Cardinals Hall-of-Famers, from left to right, Bob Gibson, Stan Musial, Lou Brock and Ozzie Smith pose for a photograph during the pregame ceremonies before the opening day game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch stadium in St. Louis.
National Anthem Salute
Cpl. Joseph Machulski of Brewster, N.Y. , left, and Sgt. Stan Wykretowicz of Monroe, N.Y., salute during the singing of the National Anthem before the start of the Mets' home opener against the Chicago Cubs, at Shea Stadium in New York. Both men are members of the 105th infantry of the National Guard.
Operation Freedom
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Pat Burrell stands in left field in the third inning against the Florida Marlins, Monday, March 31, 2003, in Miami.
Football Weather
Kathi Brown, second from right, of Belleville, N.J., and Helen Marie Kennedy, right, of North Arlington , N.J., use a blanket to warm themselves before the start of the Mets home opener against the Chicago Cubs, at Shea Stadium in New York.
Safe at Home
St. Louis Cardinals' Tino Martinez (21) is safe at the plate while Milwaukee Brewers catcher Eddie Perez waits for the late throw to the plate from Alex Sanchez in center field during the sixth inning of their baseball game in St. Louis. Martinez scored from third on a fly ball off the bat of Fernando Vina. The game was the home opener for the Cardinals.
Old Glory
Opening day ceremonies carry out at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego prior to the game between the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres on Monday March 31, 2003, in San Diego.
Head On Collision
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter collides with Toronto Blue Jays catcher Ken Huckaby during third inning AL action in Toronto. Jeter had to leave the game after the collision.
Leaping Act
Pittsburgh Pirates' Randall Simon, right, is safe at home as Cincinnati Reds catcher Jason LaRue leaps for a high throw from Austin Kearns in the seventh inning, in Cincinnati. Simon scored on a sacrifice fly by Pokey Reese.
In At Second Base
Florida Marlins' Juan Pierre, right, steals second base as Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Placido Polanco fields the late throw in the second inning, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami.
Ninth-Inning Victory
Tampa Bay Devil Rays' Carl Crawford, right, gets congratulations from teammates, including Marlon Anderson, left, after hitting a game-winning, three-run homerun in the ninth inning off Boston Red Sox pitcher Chad Fox Monday night March 31, 2003 in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Devil Rays won the game 6-4.
Home of the Braves
Atlanta Braves' Gary Sheffield slides safely into third base as Montreal Expos' Fernando Tatis, left, waits for a late throw in the eighth inning, in Atlanta. Sheffield advanced from second base on a fly out by Braves' Andruw Jones. The Expos won the game 10-2.
Big League Hug
Alex Luckie, 4, of Yuma, Ariz., hugs Diamondbacks right fielder Danny Bautista after a performance of the National Anthem at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix. A handful of children who have parents overseas fighting the war in Iraq, joined Diamondbacks players in the outfield to honor America before the start of the Diamondbacks season opener with the Dodgers. Luckie's father is a fighter pilot fighting in Iraq.