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Pedroia returns, to make '19 debut for Red Sox
Dustin Pedroia, who hasn't played for the Red Sox since May 29 and appeared in only three games last season, will start at second and is seventh in the lineup for the home opener vs. Toronto.
The five pitches that would make the ultimate MLB pitcher
Kluber's cutter, Mad Max's change and three more unhittable weapons. We combine baseball's best stuff into one dominant ace.
DeGrom the undisputed best pitcher in baseball
On the heels of a remarkable Cy Young season, the Mets' Jacob deGrom has been even better so far in 2019, which didn't seem possible.
Can the Red Sox repeat despite their rocky start?
It's hard enough to win back-to-back World Series, never mind following a 3-8 start. Can Boston raise another flag or is its title up for grabs?
Bring on the reinforcements: These Yankees must step up for the Injured 11
Half their offense is on the shelf, not to mention their ace. Time for Who, What and I Don't Know to pick up the pinstripes.
What you need to know about Chris Davis' 0-for-49 streak
The Orioles' Chris Davis has taken futility to new levels. Here's a look at some of what's happened in the more than 200 days since his last hit.
M's Encarnacion homers twice in same inning
Mariners slugger Edwin Encarnacion homered twice in the sixth inning against the Royals on Monday night, becoming the fifth player to do it twice in a career.
Dodgers pitcher Ryu (groin) likely going on IL
The Dodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu left in the second inning against the Cardinals on Monday with a left groin strain.
O's Davis sets mark with 47th hitless AB in row
Orioles first baseman Chris Davis broke a major league record for futility as his hitless streak reached 47 at-bats on Monday night.
Cubs' Lester injured; Pirates' Taillon hit in head
Cubs starter Jon Lester departed the team's home opener with hamstring tightness, and Pirates starter Jameson Taillon left early after being hit in the head.
Dodgers pitcher Ryu (groin) exits in 2nd inning
The Dodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu left in the second inning against the Cardinals on Monday with a left groin strain, according to the team.
White House scuttles MLB's Cuban agreement
MLB's agreement with the Cuban Baseball Federation is illegal, the Treasury Department said in a letter, because a payment to the federation is a payment to the Cuban government.
Cubs ace Lester injured; Taillon hit in head
Cubs starter Jon Lester left the team's home opener with hamstring tightness, while Pirates starter Jameson Taillon left early after being hit in the head.
Yanks ace Severino returning to N.Y. for MRI
Luis Severino, who was shut down last month due to rotator cuff inflammation in his right shoulder, isn't experiencing pain, but the Yankees want to run tests to figure out why he isn't feeling well enough to hit the mound, manager Aaron Boone said.
Nats won't use Rosenthal in pressure situations
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez plans to use struggling reliever Trevor Rosenthal in "lower pressure situations" until the former All-Star closer has some success.
Giants get Austin from Twins for minor leaguer
The Giants acquired first baseman/outfielder Tyler Austin from the Twins on Monday for a minor leaguer.
Ottavino feels Ruth's wrath in digital commercial
Yankees pitcher Adam Ottavino, who bragged in December he'd strike out Babe Ruth every time, was put to the test in a digital commercial made by the team. A home run barrage ensued.
Power Rankings: Who’s our new No. 1?
A major reshuffle in our top 10 shows that some teams are making the most of a new season -- and others have holes to dig out of.
Justin Verlander wants to be the Tom Brady of baseball
He isn't quite as famous -- and doesn't have as many rings -- but the ace of the Astros shares some parallels with the Pats QB and aspires to play, well, forever.
Power Rankings: Who has made best (and worst) first impressions?
A major reshuffle in our top 10 shows that some teams are making the most of a new season -- and others have holes to dig out of.