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Opening Day Live: Primer, predictions and updates from every game
One Opening Day. Thirteen games -- and ESPN is at every ballpark. Here's the only URL you need on the best baseball day of the year.
Marlins Man no more: Leavy seeks new team
After buying Miami Marlins tickets for each of the team's 25 seasons, Laurence Leavy, known as Marlins Man, says he won't buy tickets this year and said he's heard from other teams willing to reach a deal with him for tickets.
Sources: Dozier extension talks break down
Sources told ESPN on Wednesday that talks between the Twins and Brian Dozier have broken down, and that the All-Star second baseman does not plan to hold any in-season discussions with the team and will hit the free-agent market in November.
Ichiro in Mariners' starting lineup for opener
Mariners left fielder Ichiro Suzuki will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's home opener against the Indians, the team announced.
Unsafe at home: Royals C hurts MCL on stairs
Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost has announced that catcher Salvador Perez has a grade 2 MCL tear in his left knee and is out four to six weeks. Perez suffered the injury when he slipped while carrying his luggage Tuesday night.
Sweeping the Fish (or coming close) and six other keys to the Cubs' World Series-or-bust season
Want to make an opening statement? A perfect opportunity awaits in Miami. What else will decide whether Chicago lives up to the hype in 2018?
Judge on second season: 'There's no pressure'
While Aaron Judge says he's excited to begin his second full season with the New York Yankees, the reigning American League Rookie of the Year says he feels no pressure coming off hitting a league-leading 52 home runs last year.
Rays' Eovaldi out indefinitely for elbow surgery
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who was looking to make a comeback this season from a second Tommy John surgery, will undergo another procedure on his pitching elbow. He is out indefinitely.
Mets send Tebow to Double-A to start season
The Mets sent Tim Tebow to their Double-A affiliate to start the season.
Weather pushes Reds' opener vs. Nats to Friday
Inclement weather caused the Cincinnati Reds to postpone their Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals to Friday.
Acuna denies turning down Braves' $30M offer
Braves top prospect Ronald Acuna has denied an ESPN Deportes report that he turned down a $30 million contract offer from the team.
The Evil Empire Strikes Back! Why the Yankees being good is great for baseball
From Bronx die-hards and displaced New Yorkers cheering them on to rivals rooting against them, when the Yankees are relevant, fans tune in.
Ohtani's first start as pitcher Sunday vs. A's
Shohei Ohtani will make his pitching debut for the Angels on Sunday against the A's, manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday night.
That stinks: MLB game called over sewage leak
The spring training finale between the Angels and Dodgers was cut short because of a foul-smelling leak that spilled sewage onto the field at Dodger Stadium.
A's pitching prospect Puk headed to TJ surgery
The Oakland Athletics announced that pitching prospect A.J. Puk has been recommended for Tommy John surgery by Dr. James Andrews.
Like father, like son: Vlad Jr. a hero in Montreal
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Blue Jays to a spring training victory in the same Montreal stadium where his father played much of his Baseball Hall of Fame career.
Trouble brewing: Yanks' beer foam art irks MLB
The Yankees have been warned that their use of beer foam art of player likenesses at concession stands is against MLB rules.
Servais: Ichiro still iffy for opener due to calf
Mariners manager Scott Servais said he isn't quite sure yet that Ichiro will be able to cover the ground in the outfield because of his strained right calf, and that the team will see how he feels Wednesday "and make a decision from there."
Dodgers DFA Trayce Thompson, Klay's brother
Dodgers OF Trayce Thompson, the younger brother of NBA All-Star Klay, has been designated for assignment ahead of Opening Day.
Arrieta happy with arm strength after 2nd start
Jake Arrieta said he felt fine after his second spring training start with the Philadelphia Phillies, and that was more important than the mediocre results.