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Cal Raleigh Out of Mariners Lineup Following 10 Strikeouts in Opening Series
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was excluded from the starting lineup against the New York Yankees after starting the season 2-for-15 with 10 strikeouts.
Brewers Sign Shortstop Cooper Pratt to Eight-Year, $50.75 Million Contract
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt has reportedly agreed to a $50.75 million contract extension spanning eight years before making his Major League debut.
John Sherman Cites Urgency as Royals Stadium Lease Approaches 2031 Expiration
Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman confirmed a heightened sense of urgency regarding the team's future home before Monday's opener against the Minnesota Twins.
MLB Opening Weekend: 10 Lessons on Mike Trout and Historic Rookies
Major League Baseball returned with 10 distinct takeaways, highlighting a potentially historic rookie class and the current form of Mike Trout.
Murakami and DeLauter Join Elite Club with Homers in First Three Career Games
Munetaka Murakami and Chase DeLauter have become just the third and fourth players in MLB history to homer in each of their first three major league games.
Bo Bichette Struck Out Eight Times in Three Games Drawing Boos from Mets Fans
Shortstop Bo Bichette recorded eight strikeouts across his first three appearances, leading to a vocal response from the home crowd.
MacKenzie Gore Rangers Debut Includes No-Hit Bid in 8-3 Win Over Phillies
MacKenzie Gore Rangers southpaw took a no-hitter into the sixth inning to secure an 8-3 victory against the defending NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies.
Blue Jays Set MLB Record With 50 Strikeouts in Three-Game Series vs. Athletics
Toronto pitchers established a new major league mark by recording 50 Blue Jays strikeouts across the first three games of the 50th season in franchise history.
Jacob deGrom Eyes Return After Scratched Start Due to Neck Stiffness
Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom reported significant improvement Sunday after neck stiffness prevented his scheduled Saturday outing.