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Sandy Alcantara throws complete-game shutout on 93 pitches to lead Marlins over White Sox 10-0

Sandy Alcantara throws complete-game shutout on 93 pitches to lead Marlins over White Sox 10-0

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 1 - 1:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout to lead the Miami Marlins over the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Wednesday.
First game-ending robot umpire call gives Suárez first save in 9 years as O's top Rangers 8-3

First game-ending robot umpire call gives Suárez first save in 9 years as O's top Rangers 8-3

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Posted April 1 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
Umpire C.B. Bucknor leaves Rays-Brewers game after foul tip strikes him in his face mask

Umpire C.B. Bucknor leaves Rays-Brewers game after foul tip strikes him in his face mask

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 1 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Home plate umpire C.B. Bucknor left the Tampa Bay Rays' game with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday after a foul tip hit him in the face mask.
Mariners agree to $95 million, 8-year contract with top shortstop prospect Colt Emerson

Mariners agree to $95 million, 8-year contract with top shortstop prospect Colt Emerson

Andrew Destin, Associated Press  |  Updated April 1 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Colt Emerson and the Seattle Mariners agreed Tuesday to a $95 million, eight-year contract, the largest amount for a minor league prospect yet to make his major league debut.
Shohei Ohtani's quest for Cy Young Award begins with 6 shutout innings as Dodgers beat Guardians

Shohei Ohtani's quest for Cy Young Award begins with 6 shutout innings as Dodgers beat Guardians

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Posted April 1 - 12:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

with six shutout innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his first outing on the mound this season.
Diamondbacks 3B Jose Fernandez becomes 7th MLB player since 1900 with 2 homers in debut

Diamondbacks 3B Jose Fernandez becomes 7th MLB player since 1900 with 2 homers in debut

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Posted March 31 - 11:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez strode to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning during his first big league game in a pressure-packed spot against four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen.
Ohtani throws 6 scoreless innings in a drizzly debut on mound as Dodgers beat Guardians 4-1

Ohtani throws 6 scoreless innings in a drizzly debut on mound as Dodgers beat Guardians 4-1

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Posted March 31 - 11:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dominant Shohei Ohtani pitched shutout ball for six innings in his first start on the mound this season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Tuesday night in drizzly conditions.
Umpire loses track of count, leading to walk instead of strikeout for Astros' Cam Smith vs. Red Sox

Umpire loses track of count, leading to walk instead of strikeout for Astros' Cam Smith vs. Red Sox

Adam Spolane, Associated Press  |  Posted March 31 - 10:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Plate umpire Mark Wegner acknowledged he lost track of the count during Cam Smith's nine-pitch walk Tuesday night in the fifth inning of the Houston Astros' 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Missed call in Brewers' victory over Rays puts additional spotlight on Bucknor

Missed call in Brewers' victory over Rays puts additional spotlight on Bucknor

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Updated March 31 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Umpire C.B. Bucknor's tough start to the season continues.
Bees open 2026 with familiar faces, new leadership

Bees open 2026 with familiar faces, new leadership

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Bees held their home opener Tuesday night as Doug Davis made his Salt Lake debut as the newest manager alongside some returning talent that could make noise in 2026.
Scuffling 2025 AL MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh comes off the bench to help Mariners beat Yankees

Scuffling 2025 AL MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh comes off the bench to help Mariners beat Yankees

Andrew Destin, Associated Press  |  Posted March 30 - 11:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

While slugger Aaron Judge took batting practice at T-Mobile Park, an advertisement featuring him and Cal Raleigh flashed on the videoboard with a link to buy tickets to the series between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners.
Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debut

Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debut

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Posted March 30 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches.
Through MLB's first weekend, Salvador Perez and the Royals are ABS winners

Through MLB's first weekend, Salvador Perez and the Royals are ABS winners

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated March 30 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals have been baseball's best at utilizing their robot challenges through the first weekend of the Automated Ball-Strike System.
Shelton's ejection shows technology won't take the emotions out of ABS reviews

Shelton's ejection shows technology won't take the emotions out of ABS reviews

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Posted March 30 - 4:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Balls and strikes are now reviewable in baseball, and that has added some drama to the first few days of the season.
Are Utahns root, root, rooting for an MLB expansion team?

Are Utahns root, root, rooting for an MLB expansion team?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 29 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly seven in 10 Utahns would welcome a big league team to the Beehive State, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock tosses 6 no-hit innings in 8-0 win over Guardians

Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock tosses 6 no-hit innings in 8-0 win over Guardians

Andrew Destin, Associated Press  |  Posted March 29 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

By the time Emerson Hancock's first start of the 2025 season ended, he had recorded just two outs.
White Sox's Murakami joins Guardians' DeLauter in exclusive club with HRs in first 3 MLB games

White Sox's Murakami joins Guardians' DeLauter in exclusive club with HRs in first 3 MLB games

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Updated March 29 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox and Chase DeLauter of the Cleveland Guardians have accomplished something in the last week that had been done only twice before.
Gore wins 1st start, Nimmo and McCutchen hit 1st homers for Rangers in blowout of Phillies

Gore wins 1st start, Nimmo and McCutchen hit 1st homers for Rangers in blowout of Phillies

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Posted March 29 - 3:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Andrew McCutchen shrugged like Michael Jordan and offered a mock apology to a Phillies fan after he crossed the plate following his first home run with Texas.
Mets rally past the Pirates 4-2 on a 3-run homer by Luis Robert Jr. in the 11th inning

Mets rally past the Pirates 4-2 on a 3-run homer by Luis Robert Jr. in the 11th inning

Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press  |  Updated March 28 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the New York Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
Less than 2 weeks after his mother's death, Dominic Smith delivers a historic Braves walk-off

Less than 2 weeks after his mother's death, Dominic Smith delivers a historic Braves walk-off

Bill Trocchi, Associated Press  |  Posted March 28 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Braves designated hitter Dominic Smith's mother died less than two weeks ago. He said the team has picked him up the last few weeks, and he returned the favor Saturday night.