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Fried’s gem lifts Yanks despite Judge’s 4-K opener

Fried’s gem lifts Yanks despite Judge’s 4-K opener by

Max Fried allowed just two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings, and the Yankees cruised past the Giants 7-0 on Wednesday night despite Aaron Judge’s first career hitless opening day.

Orioles’ Holliday (hand) to start rehab stint Fri.

Orioles’ Holliday (hand) to start rehab stint Fri. by

Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will begin a rehab assignment later this week, an indication he won’t miss much time with the big league team after suffering a broken hamate bone in February.

Mariners’ Crawford, Miller starting season on IL

Mariners’ Crawford, Miller starting season on IL by

Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford and starting pitcher Bryce Miller will start the season on the IL as the team got down to its 26-man roster ahead of Opening Day.

Sources: Padres to place Darvish on restricted list

Sources: Padres to place Darvish on restricted list by Alden Gonzalez

Pitcher Yu Darvish is expected to go on the restricted list as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the Padres, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Baseball is back! What we’re watching, lineups and live updates from every game

Baseball is back! What we’re watching, lineups and live updates from every game by ESPN

Here’s your one-stop shop for all of the Opening Day action, starting with Wednesday’s Yankees-Giants clash.

Impact of overturned ABS calls worries ex-ump

Impact of overturned ABS calls worries ex-ump by

Former MLB umpire Richie Garcia is worried about the impact that robot umpires will have on their human counterparts.

Phils’ Crawford, son of ex-major leaguer, to start

Phils’ Crawford, son of ex-major leaguer, to start by

Rookie Justin Crawford, the son of ex-major leaguer Carl Crawford, will be the starting center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies as this season gets underway.

All-Star Pena avoids IL as Astros finalize roster

All-Star Pena avoids IL as Astros finalize roster by

Astros starting shortstop Jeremy Pena was included on the Opening Day roster and will avoid the injured list after fracturing his fingertip prior to the WBC.

Yanks’ Cole to start season on 15-day IL, not 60

Yanks’ Cole to start season on 15-day IL, not 60 by

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before Wednesday’s season opener against San Francisco rather than the 60-day IL.

Yanks, Mariners chasing Dodgers in WS odds

Yanks, Mariners chasing Dodgers in WS odds by Doug Greenberg

As the 2026 Major League Baseball season gets underway, bettors and bookmakers alike agree that the Los Angeles Dodgers will be by far the team to beat as they pursue a third consecutive World Series title.