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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.
Shohei Ohtani Dodgers Ace Records 11 Strikeouts in Final Spring Start
Shohei Ohtani Dodgers right-hander fanned 11 hitters over 5.1 innings on Tuesday, marking his final exhibition appearance before the regular season begins.
Cubs Secure Pete Crow-Armstrong with $115 Million Contract Extension
The Chicago Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong agreed to a six-year, $115 million contract extension that begins in the 2027 MLB season.
Connelly Early Secures Red Sox Rotation Spot After 1.59 ERA Spring Training
Rookie left-hander Connelly Early joins the Boston Red Sox starting rotation for the series finale against Cincinnati after allowing only three earned runs in 17 spring innings.
Kevin McGonigle Tigers Roster News: 21-Year-Old Phenom Makes Opening Day Squad
Kevin McGonigle Tigers infielder and ESPN's No. 2 prospect for 2026, secures an Opening Day roster spot despite playing just 46 games at the Double-A level.