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Yu Darvish Restricted List: Padres Veteran Forfeits $43M to Rehab Elbow
San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list, forfeiting the remaining $43 million on his contract to recover from surgery.
Mets Secure Tommy Pham on Minor League Agreement for 2024 Season
On Opening Day, the New York Mets bolstered their organizational depth by signing veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to a minor league contract.
Paul Skenes Pulled After Two Outs in Shortest Career Outing During Opener
Starting pitcher Paul Skenes recorded only two outs before being removed from the Pirates' season opener following defensive miscues.
Brewers Place Chourio on 10-Day IL With Fractured Left Hand
The Milwaukee Brewers have sidelined star outfielder Chourio for an estimated two to four weeks following a fractured left hand diagnosis.
Max Fried Dominates as Yankees Secure 7-0 Opening Day Shutout Against Giants
Max Fried allowed just two hits over 6 1/3 innings to lead the New York Yankees to a 7-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.
MLB Debuts Automated Ball-Strike System as Umpires Hit Record 92.83% Accuracy
Major League Baseball launched the Automated Ball-Strike System during the New York Yankees' opener at San Francisco on Wednesday night.
Jeremy Pena Avoids IL After 394-Foot Homer; Josh Hader Sidelined for Opener
Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena will avoid the injured list for Opening Day after returning from a fractured fingertip with a 394-foot home run.
Yankees Place Gerrit Cole on 15-Day IL Ahead of San Francisco Opener
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list rather than the 60-day IL before Wednesday's season opener.
Dodgers Open as Favorites in 2026 World Series Odds Following Back-to-Back Titles
The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the 2026 World Series odds as they aim for a historic third consecutive championship, with the Yankees and Mariners trailing closely.