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McGonigle lives up to hype with 4 hits in debut

McGonigle lives up to hype with 4 hits in debut by

Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit the first pitch he saw for a bases-loaded, two-run double and became the youngest MLB player with four or more hits on Opening Day since 1990.

Foreign-born players in MLB at lowest since 2002

Foreign-born players in MLB at lowest since 2002 by

The percentage of players born outside the 50 states in Major League Baseball has dropped to its lowest level since 2002.

Padres GM: Darvish wants to rehab at own pace

Padres GM: Darvish wants to rehab at own pace by

Yu Darvish went on the restricted list because the Padres’ right-hander wants to proceed deliberately in his recovery from surgery while contemplating his future.

Pirates pull shaky Skenes in 1st amid OF miscues

Pirates pull shaky Skenes in 1st amid OF miscues by Jorge Castillo

Paul Skenes recorded just two outs before being pulled from the Pirates’ season opener, the shortest outing of his MLB career.

Source: Mets add Pham on minors deal for depth

Source: Mets add Pham on minors deal for depth by Jorge Castillo

The Mets added to their depth on Opening Day, reaching a minor league deal with veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, a source told ESPN.

Brewers star OF Chourio set to miss 2-4 weeks

Brewers star OF Chourio set to miss 2-4 weeks by Buster Olney

The Brewers placed star outfielder Chourio on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of a fractured left hand. The move was made retroactive to Wednesday.

Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Opening Day

Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Opening Day by ESPN Fantasy

Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for MLB’s Opening Day 2026.

Bar dice, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and more: Each MLB team’s most interesting giveaway this season

Bar dice, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and more: Each MLB team’s most interesting giveaway this season by ESPN.com

Not all ballpark giveaways are created equal. Here’s each team’s most creative offering for the upcoming campaign.

Betting tips for Opening Day: Expect some offense in St. Louis

Betting tips for Opening Day: Expect some offense in St. Louis by Derek Carty

All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Opening Day.

R. Perez, Gold Glove-winning catcher, retires

R. Perez, Gold Glove-winning catcher, retires by

Roberto Perez, a two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher who spent eight of his 10 major league seasons with Cleveland, has announced his retirement at the age of 37.