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Heyward, WS champ, 5-time Gold Glover, retires
Jason Heyward, World Series champion and five-time Gold Glove winner, retired Friday after 16 seasons in Major League Baseball.
Lehigh Valley IronPigs poke fun at Zack Wheeler's rib removal in rehab promo
The Philadelphia Phillies' ace had a rib removed as part of a surgery to remove a blood clot -- and kept it in his closet.
Rockies among Friday's six teams set to start season
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
'Nobody has seen the best in Vladdy yet': How a dominant October took Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a new level
Toronto's slugger proved he was a superstar in the playoffs, but it was in his leadership that he really stepped up. Now, the hope is that carries over to 2026 -- and beyond.
World Series contender tiers: How far away from winning it all is your favorite MLB team?
Only one team will win a ring this year. Can anybody stop L.A.? And who will emerge in 2027, 2028, 2029 ...?
Tucker getting into groove as Dodgers win opener
Kyle Tucker padded the Dodgers' lead as Los Angeles drubbed the Diamondbacks to begin their three-peat quest.
MLB teams mostly positive after ABS' first games
Boston's Alex Cora was among the MLB managers who were pleased after Game 1 of 162 with the Automated Ball-Strike System, acknowledging the new technology makes it "a different ballgame
Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Friday: Houston welcomes Burrows to rotation
Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday's MLB action.
Phils' Bohm accuses parents of siphoning money
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents for millions of dollars, alleging they moved large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed for him and then used some of the cash to pay their own expenses.
Sources: Cubs extend Hoerner with 6-year deal
The Cubs have agreed to a six-year contract extension with second baseman Nico Hoerner, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
McGonigle lives up to hype with 4 hits in debut
Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit the first pitch he saw for a bases-loaded, two-run double and became the youngest MLB player with four or more hits on Opening Day since 1990.
Misiorowski, Brewers tie MLB record with 20 K's
Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski and four relievers buried the White Sox in an avalanche of 20 strikeouts, the first time a team has recorded that many in nine innings on Opening Day.
Enthusiastic Benge 'blacked out' after HR in debut
Mets rookie Carson Benge said he "blacked out" while rounding the bases after his first home run in his major league debut. "I don't really remember too much."
Alvarez loses HR after ball hits roof, ricochets foul
Yordan Alvarez's towering shot to right field hit the roof scaffolding of Daikin Park and then ricocheted into foul territory. The Astros challenged the call, but it was upheld.
Crawford impresses with 2-hit debut for Phillies
Justin Crawford batted ninth for the Phillies and went 2 for 4 with a run scored in their 5-3 opening day win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday.
Butera soaks up 1st win with beer, shaving cream
After winning his debut, Nationals manager Blake Butera tried to sneak into his office. His players had other ideas, soaking the skipper with beer and shaving cream.
Padres GM: Darvish wants to rehab at own pace
Yu Darvish went on the restricted list because the Padres' right-hander wants to proceed deliberately in his recovery from surgery while contemplating his future.
Foreign-born players in MLB at lowest since 2002
The percentage of players born outside the 50 states in Major League Baseball has dropped to its lowest level since 2002.
Pirates pull shaky Skenes in 1st amid OF miscues
Paul Skenes recorded just two outs before being pulled from the Pirates' season opener, the shortest outing of his MLB career.
Source: Mets add Pham on minors deal for depth
The Mets added to their depth on Opening Day, reaching a minor league deal with veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, a source told ESPN.