Pictures: Scenes from the ballpark

Fans in San Diego go for the foul ball. Just don’t be the first to touch it because the fan who touches it first never ends up with the ball.  (Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Prepared Yankees fans wait out the rain inside their team’s new stadium.  (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Getting scorecards and programs in Minnesota.  (Hannah Foslien /Getty Images)

Cardinals fans seeing red at their home opener.  (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Tailgating fun before the St. Louis Cardinals home opener.  (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Looking for that elusive autograph at the Nationals - Phillies game.  (Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

A couple fans grab a kiss and a beer before the Yankees open their brand new stadium.  (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

You can’t beat fun at the ol’ ballpark. Chicago Cubs fans get ready for the home opener.  (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Who’s #1? You both are...for now!  (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Opening Day in D.C. - Go Nationals!  (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

These Brew-Crew fans show their optimism for a good season while tailgating before the Brewers home opener.  (Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Go Tigers!  (Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Baseball fans offer up balls and programs in hopes of getting an autograph from their favorite player.  (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

This young autograph seeker waits patiently before the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a Spring Training game.  (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Some Baltimore Orioles fans looking for a souvenir.   (J. Meric/Getty Images)

This young Boston Red Sox fan is sporting glasses even Harry Caray would be proud to wear.  (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Opening Night at Fenway Park between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.  (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Nothing says baseball in Milwaukee like the racing sausages!  (Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

These fans show their support for the New York Mets who open a new season and ballpark in 2010.  (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

This young Cincinnati fan won’t be denied while he and a buddy watch batting practice before the Oakland A’s take on the Seattle Mariners on Opening Day.  (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

It was a long winter but this Kansas City Royals fan makes it through the turnstyle for Opening Day. Now which way to the concession stands?  (G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates fans pose in front of Willie Stargell’s statue before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day.  (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Looks like it’s wait till next year for this Baltimore Orioles fan whose Opening Day was cut short.  (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hideki Matsui conducts autograph seekers.  (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

White Sox fans BBQ and play some bags before their home opener.  (Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Marlins’ Mermaids pose while they greet fans before the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Florida Marlins during the home opener at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida.  (Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Fans file through turnstyles before the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Florida Marlins during the Marlins home opener at Sun Life Stadium.  (Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Missed it by that much - fans reach for a ball before the start of the game between the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants on Opening Day at AT&T Park.  (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

A young fan nabs a great view from her dad’s shoulders before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park.  (G Fiume/Getty Images)