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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.
Brewers star OF Chourio set to miss 2-4 weeks
The Brewers placed star outfielder Chourio on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of a fractured left hand. The move was made retroactive to Wednesday.
Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Opening Day
Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for MLB's Opening Day 2026.
Bar dice, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and more: Each MLB team's most interesting giveaway this season
Not all ballpark giveaways are created equal. Here's each team's most creative offering for the upcoming campaign.
Betting tips for Opening Day: Expect some offense in St. Louis
All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Opening Day.
R. Perez, Gold Glove-winning catcher, retires
Roberto Perez, a two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher who spent eight of his 10 major league seasons with Cleveland, has announced his retirement at the age of 37.
Fried's gem lifts Yanks despite Judge's 4-K opener
Max Fried allowed just two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings, and the Yankees cruised past the Giants 7-0 on Wednesday night despite Aaron Judge's first career hitless Opening Day.
Orioles' Holliday (hand) to start rehab stint Fri.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will begin a rehab assignment later this week, an indication he won't miss much time with the big-league team after suffering a broken hamate bone in February.
Mariners' Crawford, Miller starting season on IL
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford and starting pitcher Bryce Miller will start the season on the IL as the team got down to its 26-man roster ahead of Opening Day.
Impact of overturned ABS calls worries ex-ump
Former MLB umpire Richie Garcia is worried about the impact that robot umpires will have on their human counterparts.
Sources: Padres to place Darvish on restricted list
Pitcher Yu Darvish is expected to go on the restricted list as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the Padres, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Baseball is back! What we're watching, lineups and live updates from every game
Here's your one-stop shop for all Opening Day action, starting with Wednesday's Yankees-Giants clash.
Phils' Crawford, son of ex-major leaguer, to start
Rookie Justin Crawford, the son of ex-major leaguer Carl Crawford, will be the starting center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies as this season gets underway.
All-Star Pena avoids IL as Astros finalize roster
Astros starting shortstop Jeremy Pena was included on the Opening Day roster and will avoid the injured list after fracturing his fingertip prior to the WBC.
Yanks' Cole to start season on 15-day IL, not 60
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before Wednesday's season opener against San Francisco rather than the 60-day IL.
Yanks, Mariners chasing Dodgers in WS odds
As the 2026 Major League Baseball season gets underway, bettors and bookmakers alike agree that the Los Angeles Dodgers will be by far the team to beat as they pursue a third consecutive World Series title.
'He's everywhere at once': New manager Tony Vitello gets Giants to buy in
The first skipper to jump from college to MLB bounds into the season opener tonight vs. the Yankees.
2026 MLB predictions: From playoffs and World Series to MVPs and Cy Youngs
Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.
Fantasy Baseball Forecaster for Week 1: March 25-29
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our preview featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings and schedule observations.
Why it's the Dodgers' world -- and the rest of MLB is just living in it
From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.