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Stanton crushes HR in first at-bat with Yankees
In his first at-bat for the Yankees, Giancarlo Stanton crushed an offering from Blue Jays starter J.A. Happ for a 426-foot home run to right field.
Leadoff Springer dinger historic for Series MVP
Astros World Series MVP George Springer hit a leadoff home run on Opening Day for the second straight season. He's the only player to ever do that.
Marlins, Cubs remembering Parkland victims
The Marlins and Cubs are wearing patches with the initials "MSD" and 17 stars, and they will host victims' families and survivors of the Parkland shooting on Friday.
Memory-Enhancing Drug Acts as Molecular 'Staple'
UCSF researchers have shown that an experimental brain boosting drug, ISRIB, acts like a molecular staple, pinning together parts of a much larger protein involved in cellular stress.
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'Happ'-y Opening Day: Cub hits HR on 1st pitch
Cubs leadoff man Ian Happ hit a home run on the first pitch that came his way, off the Miami Marlins' Jose Urena
Angels' Ohtani serves as DH in his MLB debut
Shohei Ohtani, in his MLB debut, will serve as the designated hitter in the Los Angeles Angels' opener against the Oakland Athletics. He will make his pitching debut on Sunday.
Hot start: Grease fire smokes up Trop for Rays
A small grease fire broke out at Tropicana Field before Thursday's opener for the Rays. Sprinklers were activated and the fire was extinguished, but not before smoke filled Tropicana Field.
How one fan's story contributed to a conversation about MLB's safety netting
Teams were already adding more protective netting at ballparks, but one horrific event last September galvanized baseball to do even more.
Reports: Cardinals, Holland reach 1-year deal
Greg Holland, who declined a $15 million player option with the Rockies for 2018 after collecting 41 saves last season, has reportedly reached a deal with the Cardinals.
Blue Jays' Tulowitzki out at least 2 months
Troy Tulowitzki will miss at least two months after the Blue Jays placed the shortstop on the 60-day disabled list Thursday.
Weather moves Tigers-Pirates opener to Friday
The season opener between the Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates in Detroit has been postponed to Friday because of bad weather.
Mets' Staub, known for his philanthropy, dies
Longtime New York Mets hitter Rusty Staub, who tallied 2,716 hits in a 23-year baseball career, died Thursday at the age of 73.
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.
UCSF's EXCEL Workforce Development Program Changes Lives of Housing Employees
When Kisha Mickels became homeless three years ago, she was looking for a lifeline to help support herself and her two kids. She found the UCSF Excellence through Community Engagement & Learning Program and now has a career at UCSF as a housing assistant.
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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.