The Mets’ New Home: Call It the Anti-Shea

Santana Says He Expects to Pitch Mets’ Opener

By BEN SHPIGEL

A day after the pitching coach Dan Warthen all but guaranteed that Johan Santana would not start the April 6 opener, Santana said he believed otherwise.

Ramírez Signs Two-Year Deal, Ending Stalemate With Dodgers

By BILLY WITZ

Manny Ramírez and the Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a preliminary agreement on a $45 million, two-year contract following months of talks.

Will Rodriguez Play in the World Baseball Classic? It’s the Yankees’ Call

By TYLER KEPNER

Now that his health is in doubt, the Yankees — not Alex Rodriguez or Major League Baseball — will determine whether Rodriguez participates.

College Football Tugged, But Baseball Pulled Him Back

By RAY GLIER

Chris Smelley was a quarterback for South Carolina for three seasons, before returning home to play baseball for Alabama.

• The Quad: A Player Who Went From Pro Baseball to College Football

Knicks 109, Hawks 105

Knicks’ Balancing Act Hints at Stability

By HOWARD BECK

The Knicks, wearing special uniforms to mark the N.B.A.’s tribute to its Latin players and fans, got 23 points from Larry Hughes in beating Atlanta.

In Return to New Jersey, Marbury Is All Smiles; Crowd Is All Boos

By DAVID WALDSTEIN

Stephon Marbury, cheered in Boston last week, received a harsher greeting when he returned to the New York area against one of his former teams, the Nets.

At Avery’s First Rangers Practice, It’s Hugs All Around

By LYNN ZINSER 7:33 PM ET

Sean Avery was all smiles upon his return to the Rangers on Wednesday, his old team having rescued him from hockey exile after the Dallas Stars cast him off.

• Prucha Leaves Rangers in One of Two Deadline Deals
• Rangers Acquire Avery for Second Agitating Run