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Healthy Carlos Rodon set for '24 debut as Yanks face Astros
While the game situation wasn't necessarily ideal for new Houston closer Josh Hader to make his Astros debut, his performance most certainly made a favorable impression....

Rangers open title defense with walk-off win vs. Cubs in 10th
Jonah Heim redeemed himself for a mental miscue by delivering a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning, lifting the Texas Rangers to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the season opener on Thursday in Arlington, Texas....

Cubs ace Justin Steele exits '24 opener with leg injury
Chicago Cubs ace left-hander Justin Steele sustained a left leg injury while fielding a bunt in the fifth inning of Thursday's season opener against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas....

Nationals 3B Nick Senzel (thumb) injured prior to game
Washington Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel fractured his right thumb prior to Thursday's season-opening game and will miss approximately three to four weeks....

Blue Jays look to keep momentum going vs. Rays
The Toronto Blue Jays have gotten off to a quick start when it comes to play in the American League East....

Pirates outlast Marlins in 12 innings to kick off season
Jared Triolo blooped an RBI single to right in the top of the 12th inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates rally to a 6-5 Opening Day win over the host Miami Marlins on Thursday....

Giants release the Panda, World Series hero Pablo Sandoval
The San Francisco Giants released longtime fan favorite Pablo Sandoval on Thursday, hours before the season opener against the San Diego Padres....

Yankees rally from four down to slay Astros
Aaron Judge doubled and scored the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning as the New York Yankees erased an early four-run deficit and topped the Houston Astros 5-4 Thursday at Minute Maid Park....

Padres rally past Bob Melvin, Giants
Jake Cronenworth capped a four-run seventh inning with a two-run double Thursday afternoon as the San Diego Padres overtook the visiting San Francisco Giants for a 6-4 win in a matchup of new managers....

Pablo Lopez fuels Twins past Royals
The Minnesota Twins began their defense of their American League Central crown behind a strong start by Pablo Lopez, topping the host Kansas City Royals, 4-1 on Thursday....

Blue Jays go deep three times while knocking off Rays
Cavan Biggio and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered in Toronto's five-run sixth inning and the Blue Jays routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Thursday on Opening Day in St. Petersburg, Fla....

Dodgers coast past Cardinals in home opener
Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman hit home runs, while Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow delivered key contributions in their first home game for their new team as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 7-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday afternoon....

Nick Martini belts 2 HRs as Reds top Nationals
Nick Martini homered twice and drove in five while starter Frankie Montas threw six shutout innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-2 win over the visiting Washington Nationals in the traditional season opener in Cincinnati....

Tarik Skubal, bullpen give Tigers three-hit shutout of White Sox
Tarik Skubal and three relievers combined on a three-hit shutout and Spencer Torkelson had two hits to boost the visiting Detroit Tigers to a 1-0 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday in the season opener for both teams....

Corbin Burnes shines in debut, Orioles smack Angels
Corbin Burnes pitched six innings of one-hit baseball in his Baltimore debut and the Orioles rolled past the visiting Los Angeles Angels 11-3 in their opener Thursday....

Diamondbacks designate 3B Emmanuel Rivera for assignment
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated third baseman Emmanuel Rivera for assignment hours before Thursday's season-opening game against the Colorado Rockies....

Yankees move RHP Gerrit Cole (elbow) to 60-day IL
Any dreams of a speedy return to the mound for reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole were dashed Thursday when the New York Yankees moved the right-hander to the 60-day injured list due to elbow inflammation....

Rays SS Wander Franco placed on administrative leave again
The Tampa Bay Rays took shortstop Wander Franco off the 40-man roster and placed him on paid administrative leave Thursday as the investigation continues into allegations he had a relationship with a teenage girl....

MLB 2024 Preview: Dodgers pegged to win 46 more games than A's
As the 2024 major league season gets underway in earnest on Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers are already one game toward their projected total of 103.5 wins for the regular season....

Reports: 1B Jared Walsh rebounds to make Rangers roster
First baseman Jared Walsh earned his way onto the Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster, multiple outlets reported Wednesday, after struggling with health issues the past two seasons as a member of the Los Angeles Angels....