MLB | theScore: Report: Cubs, Hoerner agree to 6-year extension

— MLB | theScore — Report: Cubs, Hoerner agree to 6-year extension by Tom Ruminski #######

The Chicago Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner agreed to a six-year contract extension, sources told Jesse Rogers of ESPN.

Hoerner would’ve been a free agent at the end of the 2026 season.

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MLB | theScore: Skenes chased in 1st inning after getting 2 outs vs. Mets

— MLB | theScore — Skenes chased in 1st inning after getting 2 outs vs. Mets by Bryan Mcwilliam #######

It was an Opening Day to forget for Paul Skenes.

The reigning NL Cy Young winner was removed in the first inning after allowing five runs and getting two outs against the New York […]

MLB | theScore: Opening Day: Instant overreactions for every game as MLB season begins

— MLB | theScore — Opening Day: Instant overreactions for every game as MLB season begins by Michael Bradburn #######

MLB’s Opening Day is upon us. Are these games more important than the 161 other games each team will play over the remainder of the season? No. But in a much more real sense […]

MLB | theScore: Report: Mets agree to minor-league deal with Pham

— MLB | theScore — Report: Mets agree to minor-league deal with Pham by Bryan Mcwilliam #######

The New York Mets are bringing in a veteran presence to the organization, agreeing to a minor-league deal with outfielder Tommy Pham, a source told ESPN’s Jorge Castillo.

Pham will earn $2.25 million if he reaches the […]

MLB | theScore: Brewers place Chourio on IL with fractured hand

— MLB | theScore — Brewers place Chourio on IL with fractured hand by Bryan Mcwilliam #######

The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Jackson Chourio on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left hand ahead of their Opening Day game against the Chicago White Sox, the team announced Thursday.

Milwaukee is recalling outfielder Blake […]

MLB | theScore: Shapiro Q&A: Championship expectations, Vladdy’s growth

— MLB | theScore — Shapiro Q&A: Championship expectations, Vladdy’s growth by Brandon Wile #######

Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro sat down with members of the Toronto chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming season and other topics. Note: Some answers have been edited for […]

MLB | theScore: Bonds shares story of how he nearly joined Yankees

— MLB | theScore — Bonds shares story of how he nearly joined Yankees by Simon Sharkey-Gotlieb #######

Opening night between the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees featured an appearance from Giants icon Barry Bonds. As baseball’s home run king tells it, he easily could have worn pinstripes instead.

During Netflix’s telecast […]

MLB | theScore: Report: Padres to place injured Darvish on restricted list

— MLB | theScore — Report: Padres to place injured Darvish on restricted list by Simon Sharkey-Gotlieb #######

The San Diego Padres plan to place veteran right-hander Yu Darvish on the restricted list, sources told ESPN’s Alden González.

Darvish had already been ruled out for the entirety of 2026 after he underwent reconstructive elbow […]

MLB | theScore: Running it back: What are the odds Blue Jays recreate last year’s magic?

— MLB | theScore — Running it back: What are the odds Blue Jays recreate last year’s magic? by Eric Patterson #######

The Toronto Blue Jays captured the hearts of an entire nation during last year’s World Series run, getting within two outs from being crowned champions before disaster struck.

While disappointment may still […]

MLB | theScore: 2026 MLB season predictions: Division winners, playoffs, awards

— MLB | theScore — 2026 MLB season predictions: Division winners, playoffs, awards by theScore Staff #######

Editors Michael Bradburn, Bryan Mcwilliam, Tom Ruminski, Simon Sharkey-Gotlieb, and Brandon Wile make their predictions for the 2026 season.

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