Tucker getting into groove as Dodgers win opener

Tucker getting into groove as Dodgers win opener by Alden Gonzalez

Kyle Tucker padded the Dodgers’ lead as Los Angeles drubbed the Diamondbacks to begin their three-peat quest.

MLB teams mostly positive after ABS’ first games

MLB teams mostly positive after ABS’ first games by

Boston’s Alex Cora was among the MLB managers who were pleased after game one of 162 with the Automated Ball-Strike System, acknowledging the new technology makes it “a different ballgame

Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Friday: Houston welcomes Burrows to rotation

Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Friday: Houston welcomes Burrows to rotation by ESPN Fantasy

Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday’s MLB action.

Phils’ Bohm accuses parents of siphoning money

Phils’ Bohm accuses parents of siphoning money by

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents for millions of dollars, alleging they moved large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed for him and then used some of the cash to pay their own expenses.

Enthusiastic Benge ‘blacked out’ after HR in debut

Enthusiastic Benge ‘blacked out’ after HR in debut by

Mets rookie Carson Benge said he “blacked out” while rounding the bases after his first home run in his major league debut. “I don’t really remember too much.”

Crawford impresses with 2-hit debut for Phillies

Crawford impresses with 2-hit debut for Phillies by

Justin Crawford batted ninth for the Phillies and went 2 for 4 with a run scored in their 5-3 opening day win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday.

Butera soaks up 1st win with beer, shaving cream

Butera soaks up 1st win with beer, shaving cream by

After winning his debut, Nationals manager Blake Butera tried to sneak into his office. His players had other ideas, soaking the skipper with beer and shaving cream.

Alvarez loses HR after ball hits roof, ricochets foul

Alvarez loses HR after ball hits roof, ricochets foul by

Yordan Alvarez’s towering shot to right field hit the roof scaffolding of Daikin Park and then richocheted into foul territory. The Astros challenged the call, but it was upheld.

Misiorowski, Brewers tie MLB record with 20 K’s

Misiorowski, Brewers tie MLB record with 20 K’s by Bradford Doolittle

Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski and four relievers buried the White Sox in an avalanche of 20 strikeouts, the first time a team has recorded that many in nine innings on Opening Day.

Sources: Cubs extend Hoerner with 6-year deal

Sources: Cubs extend Hoerner with 6-year deal by Jesse Rogers

The Cubs have agreed to a six-year contract extension with second baseman Nico Hoerner, sources told ESPN on Thursday.