MLB

Opening Day: Yankees vs. Rays

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OH, MO!: New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera walks off the field after giving up the winning run to Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena in the bottom of the 9th inning during the opening day game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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WELCOME TO THE TEAM: The Yankees' Raul Ibanez hits a three-run home run in the third inning of the game.

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SLOW START: Yankees starting pitcher CC Sebathia locks into his target during the game.

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GAME ON: Players and coaches line up during the presentation of colors and the National Anthem before the game's first pitch.

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A SALUTE FROM THE CAPTAIN: The Yankees' Derek Jeter salutes the manager of the Rays during the lineup.

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Mariano Rivera reacts after a pitch against the Rays.

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RAYS-ING THE BAR: The Rays' Carlos Pena celebrates after hitting the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning.

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MARKS THE SPOT: The Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after being hit by a pitch during the second inning.