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Your guide to every MLB Opening Day game
Baseball's return to a 162-game schedule starts Thursday. Here's your guide to everything from the ace showdowns to the must-see stars.
Nats' opener vs. Mets PPD due to COVID issues
The Washington Nationals' opener against the New York Mets on Thursday night has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues.
A's closer Rosenthal starts season on 10-day IL
The Athletics have placed closer Trevor Rosenthal and right-hander Mike Fiers on the 10-day injured list prior to their Opening Day game against the Astros.
Red Sox opener vs. O's postponed due to rain
The Boston Red Sox have postponed Thursday's opener against the Baltimore Orioles until Friday because of rain that was forecast to last all day.
Jays' Springer heads to IL with oblique strain
Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will start the season on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain.
2021 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game
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Superstar debuts, ace showdowns and sneaky contenders: What to watch in every MLB Opening Day game
Baseball's return to a 162-game schedule starts Thursday. Here's your guide to everything from the ace showdowns to the must-see stars.
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Source: Lindor, Mets agree to $341M contract
All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor has agreed to a 10-year, $341 million deal with the Mets, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Biden: No fan limit at Rangers' park 'a mistake'
President Joe Biden, as part of an interview with ESPN's Sage Steele, called it "a mistake" for the Rangers to open their stadium at full capacity for Opening Day.
Biden: No fan limit at Rangers park 'a mistake'
President Joe Biden, as part of an interview with ESPN's Sage Steele, called it "a mistake" for the Rangers to open their stadium at full capacity for Opening Day.
Hoyer: Cubs' 'door is open' for Rizzo to talk deal
First baseman Anthony Rizzo, 31, may have indicated this week that he would rather not negotiate during the season, but the Chicago Cubs are willing to talk about a new contract agreement when he is.
Nats down 5 players for opener after positive test
The Washington Nationals will be down five players and a staff member for Opening Day after a player tested positive for COVID-19, general manager Mike Rizzo said Wednesday.
Manfred eyes full MLB stadiums by midsummer
As fans return to major league stadiums for openers Thursday amid pandemic attendance restrictions in most places, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred can envision filled ballparks by midseason.
Betts, Bellinger top MLB jersey sales; Trout 10th
The Dodgers' Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger have the top-selling jerseys in MLB. Mike Trout, the consensus best player in baseball, ranked 10th on the list released Wednesday.
Jays' Springer headed to IL with oblique strain
Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will start the season on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain.
Royals shortstop Mondesi to begin season on IL
Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi will begin the season on the injured list with a right oblique strain.
Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces
While moving forward with a plan to change their name, the Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint.
Neris named Phillies closer over Bradley, Alvarado
Hector Neris will open the season as the Phillies closer, according to manager Joe Girardi, who chose the right-hander for the role over Archie Bradley and Jose Alvarado.
Ump Hernandez loses discrimination suit vs. MLB
Umpire Angel Hernandez lost his lawsuit against Major League Baseball alleging racial discrimination, with a judge ruling that a "handful of cherry-picked examples" did not demonstrate a systematic effort by the league.