1 April 2026
Shohei Ohtani set the tone for the Dodgers’ season before the first pitch was even thrown. Every player in the Los Angeles clubhouse found a gift bag in their locker on Thursday, courtesy of Ohtani. Inside was a Seiko watch and a handwritten note that read, “Let’s three-peat.” “That talks a lot about what kind of human he is, not just on the field but off the field,” second baseman Miguel Rojas…
1 April 2026
Kevin McGonigle only got four hours of sleep before his big league debut. It turns out that was plenty. The 21-year-old, ranked baseball’s No. 2 overall prospect, went 4-for-4 with two doubles in the Detroit Tigers’ 8-2 Opening Day win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Thursday. He became just the second player in Tigers history and the 21st major leaguer since 1900 to record four hits…
1 April 2026
Chase DeLauter made quite an impression in his first regular-season MLB game. The 24-year-old outfielder hit a home run in his first at-bat and added another in the ninth inning to help the Cleveland Guardians beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 at T-Mobile Park on Thursday. He became the first player in Cleveland franchise history to hit multiple home runs in his regular-season debut and just the…
1 April 2026
Roman Anthony had a standout Opening Day at the plate, but his most important contribution came without even putting the ball in play. In the top of the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, Anthony was called out looking on a full-count pitch that appeared to end the inning. With the Red Sox clinging to a one-run lead, Anthony immediately tapped his helmet to trigger an Automated…
1 April 2026
Edwin Diaz made quite a first impression in his Dodgers debut Friday night. The closer entered from the Dodger Stadium bullpen to his signature song, Timmy Trumpet’s “Narco,” with a twist. Los Angeles-based trumpeter Tatiana Tate performed the song live inside the stadium as Diaz walked in from left field. Diaz then did his job, striking out two of the four batters he faced to close out a 5-4…
1 April 2026
Kevin McGonigle is two games into his Major League career and already delivering moments people will talk about. One day after his historic four-hit debut, the 21-year-old rookie came through in the biggest spot of Friday’s 5-2 Tigers win over the Padres with a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, the product of a grueling 10-pitch battle against veteran reliever Wandy Peralta. “The whole time I…
26 March 2026
The Atlanta Braves are losing another starting pitcher before the regular season even begins. Manager Walt Weiss confirmed Monday that Spencer Strider is expected to start the year on the injured list with a left oblique strain. The right-hander felt a slight pull after making a start in a minor league game against the Red Sox on Tuesday, and lingering discomfort led to the decision to scratch…
26 March 2026
Roki Sasaki’s command problems followed him all the way to Dodger Stadium. In Monday’s Freeway Series game against the Angels, Sasaki failed to record a single out in the first inning, throwing 21 pitches and allowing two runs before being pulled. He issued three walks and hit a batter while throwing just eight strikes. Spring Training re-entry rules allowed him to return and build his pitch…
26 March 2026
Carson Benge is heading to the big leagues. The New York Mets announced Monday that their No. 2 organizational prospect has made the Opening Day roster after a standout spring. Benge, 23, will start in right field and is expected to hit near the bottom of the lineup, likely in the eight hole. He hit .366 with a double, a triple and a stolen base over 46 Grapefruit League plate appearances and…
26 March 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong is on the verge of locking in his future with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs and their star center fielder were deep into extension talks Monday night and appear to be closing in on a deal, according to sources who spoke with MLB. com executive reporter Mark Feinsand. The terms and length of the contract were not immediately known, but the agreement would keep Crow-Armstrong as a…
25 March 2026
Sometimes the stars just align perfectly. New York Yankees first baseman and catcher Ben Rice has signed an endorsement deal with Ben’s Original rice, parent company Mars announced Monday. Ben Rice. Sponsored by Ben’s rice. It does not get more fitting than that. The partnership will also benefit No Kid Hungry, starting with a contribution of 22,000 meals for children facing food insecurity. The…
25 March 2026
The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to Triple-A Sugar Land, the club announced Monday. Arrighetti, 26, was limited to seven starts last season due to a fractured right thumb and right elbow inflammation, posting a 5.35 ERA over 35 and a third innings. He struggled this spring as well, allowing six runs over eight innings in three Grapefruit League relief appearances.…