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Colt Keith, Tigers chasing additional success vs. White Sox
Detroit Tigers rookie second baseman Colt Keith struggled to sleep on the eve of his major league debut on Thursday....

Mets RHP Kodai Senga (shoulder) continues throwing program
Despite positive returns from a recent MRI, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is hesitant to pick a date for ace Kodai Senga to make his first start of the season amid a right shoulder injury....

Cardinals search for improved offense vs. Dodgers
After using just two starting pitchers over their first three games, the Los Angeles Dodgers will get a new face into the mix when hard-throwing right-hander Bobby Miller makes his season debut against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Friday....

Tyler O'Neill, Red Sox look to build on opening win vs. M's
Tyler O'Neill is unlikely to forget his debut in a Boston Red Sox uniform....

Giants attempt to bounce back against Padres
Left-hander Kyle Harrison gets an opportunity to avenge his only career defeat when he and the San Francisco Giants oppose the host San Diego Padres on Friday night....

Guardians hope catching depth pays off again vs. A's
The Cleveland Guardians are expected to play another game of musical chairs with their catchers Friday night when they seek a second straight win over the host Oakland Athletics....

D-backs seek encore after explosive opener vs. Rockies
The Arizona Diamondbacks enjoyed a record-setting opener that included a 14-run third inning....

Marlins' A.J. Puk faces Pirates in first career start
After 142 relief appearances, Miami Marlins left-hander A.J. Puk is set to make his first career start....

MLB roundup: Corbin Burnes, O's crush Angels in opener
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 on Thursday....

Tyler O’Neill homers in opener again as Red Sox edge Mariners
Tyler O'Neill set a major league record by hitting a home run on Opening Day for a fifth consecutive season as the Boston Red Sox defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Thursday night....

Record 14-run inning sparks D-backs' rout of Rockies
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homered and drove in five runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks set a franchise record with a 14-run inning while rolling to a 16-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday in the season opener for both teams at Phoenix....

Guardians' Shane Bieber shines again in opener, blanking A's
Shane Bieber continued his Opening Day mastery, Cleveland scored five runs in the fourth inning and the Guardians presented Stephen Vogt with an 8-0 win over the host Oakland Athletics in his managerial debut on Thursday night....

Red Sox LF Tyler O'Neill sets Opening Day homer record
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill became the first player in major league history to homer on five straight Opening Days in Thursday's game at the Seattle Mariners....

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....