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Reports: Red Sox CF Ceddanne Rafaela lands 8-year extension
With just 38 major league games under his belt, center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela has agreed to a contract extension with the Boston Red Sox, MassLive and MLB.com reported Monday....

Juan Soto, Nestor Cortes star as Yanks shut out Marlins
Anthony Volpe and Juan Soto hit three-run homers in a six-run fourth inning, Nestor Cortes pitched a career-high-tying eight innings and the host New York Yankees cruised to a 7-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday night....

Guardians spin four-hit shutout of White Sox
Triston McKenzie threw 5 2/3 shutout innings to help the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-0 win against the visiting Chicago White Sox in the opener of their three-game series on Monday afternoon....

Astros scratch LHP Framber Valdez (elbow soreness) vs. Rangers
The Houston Astros scratched All-Star left-handed starter Framber Valdez on Monday, citing left elbow soreness....

Mariners RHPs Cody Bolton, Collin Snider land on IL
The Seattle Mariners placed right-handed relievers Cody Bolton and Collin Snider on the 15-day injured list among a series of moves Monday....

Guardians RHP Shane Bieber 'not ready to say' pitch clock causing injuries
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber refused to ride the current of criticism pointing to the pitch clock as the reason for an increase in season-ending arm injuries....

Twins place RHP Daniel Duarte (triceps) on IL
The Minnesota Twins put right-hander Daniel Duarte on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right triceps strain....

50 years after historic homer, Henry Aaron to get HOF statue
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will memorialize Henry Aaron with a statue in Cooperstown, N.Y., making the announcement on the 50th anniversary of his historic home run No. 715....

Red Sox welcome Orioles in long-awaited home opener
The Boston Red Sox began their season with seven victories during a 10-game road trip, and they'll try to build on that momentum when they play their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday afternoon....

Blake Snell set to debut for Giants vs. Nationals
Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is scheduled to make his season debut on Monday night when the San Francisco Giants open a three-game set against the visiting Washington Nationals....

Padres' Ha-Seong Kim aims to put bad day behind him vs. Cubs
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said he'll trust shortstop Ha-Seong Kim any day of the week defensively....

Angels' regulars look to rebound in opener vs. Rays
Ron Washington so far is sticking to a steady regular lineup, and the manager expects to do so again Monday night when the Los Angeles Angels host the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif....

Astros look to pick up steam in series finale vs. Rangers
The Houston Astros hope their slow start is about to evaporate....

Phillies' Spencer Turnbull bids to take step forward vs. Cards
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Spencer Turnbull is trying to rev up his career after missing the 2022 season following Tommy John surgery and struggling in 2023 with neck and toe injuries....

Dodgers open series vs. Twins, hope to shake off ugly loss
The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to bounce back from a lopsided loss when they open a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins on Monday night in Minneapolis....

Julio Teheran to make Mets debut against Braves
There will be a familiar face on the mound for the New York Mets on Monday night when they open a four-game series in Atlanta against the National League East-leading Braves....

Brewers' Aaron Ashby set to make return vs. Reds
On Sunday afternoon, a pitcher with an upset stomach continued the early season stretch of strong starting pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers in the post-Corbin Burnes era....

Blue Jays look to wake up sleepy bats in home opener vs. Mariners
Following a season-opening 10-game trip, the Toronto Blue Jays are ready to return to their remodeled home....

Resilient Pirates aim to tame Tigers in series opener
It didn't take long for the Pittsburgh Pirates to develop into a confident group....

Yankees look to stay hot, face struggling Marlins
The New York Yankees began their home schedule by taking batting practice during a brief earthquake before getting blanked 3-0 by the Toronto Blue Jays in their home opener....