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Wild Thing: Kelce bounces first pitch to backstop
Kansas City's star tight end Travis Kelce threw a wild ceremonial first pitch Friday before the Guardians' home opener against the Seattle Mariners.
Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Saturday's MLB games
Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Saturday, April 8.
Yankees 3B Donaldson likely headed to IL
New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will be likely headed to the injured list due to a right hamstring injury, manager Aaron Boone said Friday afternoon.
Rangers' Odorizzi won't pitch in '23 after surgery
Jake Odorizzi won't throw a pitch for the Rangers in 2023 after undergoing shoulder debridement surgery.
Reds manager Bell out due to medical procedure
Reds manager David Bell missed Friday's game because of an undisclosed minor medical procedure. Bench coach Freddie Benavides was the acting manager against the Phillies.
Verlander targets April return; Mets still cautious
Mets star Justin Verlander, who is on the IL with a muscle strain, said he expects to return before the end of April, while the Mets remain cautious.
Phillies lose another 1B with Hall set for surgery
Phillies first baseman Darick Hall will undergo surgery for a torn ligament in his right thumb that he suffered while running the bases.
Calling it: Mets ditching 'Phillie colors' on patch
After a call with New York Presbyterian, the Mets will tweak the colors of their new sponsorship patch from red and white to a more team-friendly hue.
White Sox DFA Ruiz after 3 straight poor outings
The White Sox have designated reliever Jose Ruiz for assignment following the right-hander's disastrous start to the 2023 season.
Hot bats? Climate change ticking up HR rates
Climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs per year over the fences, a new study found.
Best home run celebration props for the 2023 MLB season
Golden dumbbells, Viking helmets, and Cheeseheads -- baseball's 2023 home run celebrations are pretty darn fun.
Braves put McHugh on IL, recall prospect Shuster
The Braves put reliever Collin McHugh on the IL and recalled prospect Jared Shuster in a corresponding move.
Fantasy baseball: Coors Field action highlights the upcoming weekend
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action and highlight what they're looking forward to watching.
Mets' Narvaez going on IL; Alvarez set for call-up
Mets starting catcher Omar Narvaez has been diagnosed with a calf strain and will go on the injured list, with reports saying the team is set to call up top catching prospect Francisco Alvarez.
Pitcher rips 'cheater' Tatis after Padres star's HR
A pitcher who allowed a HR to Fernando Tatis Jr. in a minor league game called the Padres' star a "cheater" on Twitter.
MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 one week into the season?
How much has changed since Opening Day? Our first regular-season rankings tell you all you need to know.
Ohtani gets clock violation on mound, at the plate
Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was called for pitch clock violations on the mound and at the plate Wednesday, while earning his first win of the season and driving in a run.
O's prized prospect Rodriguez K's 5 in MLB debut
Top Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez struck out five in five innings in his big league debut Wednesday.
MRI shows reduced inflammation for Verlander
Mets right-hander Justin Verlander will continue his throwing regimen after an MRI revealed reduced inflammation. No timeline was given for his return.
Brewers' Ashby set to undergo shoulder surgery
Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby will have arthroscopic surgery Friday on his throwing shoulder and could miss the entire season.
