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Buzz: What you need to know for Opening Day
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
'I feel like I have everything in front of me': Inside the $765 million marriage of Juan Soto and the Mets
After a free agent megadeal that rocked the offseason, a new era begins for the Mets, New York and all of MLB.
MLB Opening Day is here! What we're watching, lineups and live updates from every game
Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.
Dodgers start as biggest Series favorite since '02
The Dodgers are +275 to win the World Series at ESPN BET, making them the biggest Opening Day favorite since the 2002 Yankees (+200), according to ESPN Research.
Reports: OF Moniak joins Rockies on 1-year deal
Former No. 1 pick Mickey Moniak, who was released by the Angels on Tuesday, has agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million deal with the Rockies, according to multiple reports.
Stanton, LeMahieu among 8 Yanks placed on IL
Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who continues to deal with tendinitis in both elbows, and infielder DJ LeMahieu were among eight Yankees to be put on the IL.
D-backs sign Beeks, select contract of Miller
The Diamondbacks signed LHP Jalen Beeks to a $1.25 million, one-year deal and selected the contract of veteran righty Shelby Miller.
MLB teams won 52.2% of spring ABS challenges
Teams won 52.2% of their ball/strike challenges during the spring training test of robot umpires, and catchers had a markedly better success rate than pitchers.
Devers to DH for Red Sox; Bregman to play 3B
Rafael Devers will serve as the primary DH for the Red Sox this season, opening the third-base job for newcomer Alex Bregman.
Mets RHP Blackburn (knee) to go on 15-day IL
Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will begin the season on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation, team president David Stearns said.
Reds outfielder Hays put on IL with calf strain
Reds outfielder Austin Hays was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain.
Tigers send struggling '24 closer Foley to minors
Jason Foley, who converted 28 of 32 save opportunities for the Tigers last season, will start 2025 at Triple-A Toledo after struggling during spring training.
Ohtani, Judge, Soto, Skenes featured in MLB's 'Heroes of the Game' anime campaign
The missions of Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge are highlighted in "Heroes of the Game."
Books set historically low win total for White Sox
The White Sox open the season with a consensus over/under of 53.5 wins, the lowest betting total for sportsbooks in over 35 years.
MLB predictions: From playoffs and World Series to MVPs and Cy Youngs
Can the Dodgers repeat? Who will win MVP? Our experts make their predictions for the 2025 baseball season.
Already 2-0, Dodgers are the center of the spectacle on Opening Day
Baseball hasn't seen anything like this superteam and its roster filled with All-Stars and phenoms.
Dodgers to visit White House, call it 'great honor'
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team accepted an invitation to the White House on April 7, calling it "a great honor for all of us"
Asphyxiation ruled out in death of Gardner's son
Authorities in Costa Rica tell ESPN that possible asphyxiation has been ruled out in the death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner, son of ex-Yankee OF Brett Gardner, and that the investigation into the teen's death continues.
Astros release Singleton two days before opener
Veteran first baseman Jon Singleton, 33, who had hit .171 with a .239 on-base percentage, no homers and two RBIs in 17 spring training games, was released Tuesday by the Houston Astros, who open the season on Thursday against the New York Mets.
Fast-rising Smith, 22, makes roster for Astros
Cam Smith, 22, has made the Opening Day roster for the Astros. Smith's debut will come after he played in just 32 games in the minors last season.