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Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB season

Mar. 27, 2024 17:30 PM EDT

Here's what to watch for on MLB's opening day: THE SHO GOES ON Shohei Ohtani already made his Dodgers debut last week in South Korea, but all eyes will still be on the two-way sensation as Los Angeles hosts the St. Louis Cardinals. The $700 million star is trying to...

Phillies-Braves and Brewers-Mets openers postponed a day to Friday due to rainy forecasts

Mar. 27, 2024 17:09 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball openers in New York and Philadelphia were postponed a day until Friday because of rainy forecasts in both cities. Pete Alonso and the New York Mets were scheduled to host the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon, a day featuring the first full slate of...

Fernando Tatis Jr. is already flashing his platinum leather for the San Diego Padres

Mar. 27, 2024 17:00 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. made a sensational running, leaping catch in right field with a runner on second base, threw the ball back in, slapped the platinum patch on his glove and flashed his golden smile. El Niño has stormed back for the San Diego Padres. ...

New faces, new places: Ohtani, Soto headline MLB players with new teams in 2024

Mar. 26, 2024 13:51 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Shohei Ohtani's 31-mile journey north on Interstate 5 during free agency was the highlight of Major League Baseball's offseason, even if recent off-the-field developments have clouded his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But the Japanese superstar will be...

Ohtani to speak to media for 1st time since illegal gambling, theft allegations against interpreter

Mar. 24, 2024 21:13 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani plans to speak to the media Monday for the first time since the illegal gambling and theft allegations involving the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his interpreter emerged during the team’s trip to South Korea. The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was...

Padres vow to fulfill late owner Seidler's dream of bringing a World Series title to San Diego

Mar. 23, 2024 20:45 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres stars and executives remembered late owner Peter Seidler with laughter and some emotional moments on Saturday while vowing to fulfill his dream of bringing a World Series championship to his adopted hometown. A celebration of life was held for...

Yankees' visit to Mexico is a dream come true for many Mexican baseball fans

Mar. 23, 2024 17:04 PM EDT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — For the New York Yankees, their first trip south of the border in more than 50 years probably means nothing beyond two exhibition games, but for many Mexican fans and the host team, Diablos Rojos, the visit of the most popular team in the country is a dream come true. ...

MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara

Mar. 22, 2024 18:45 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara was let go from the team Wednesday following reports from the Los...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasts 1 inning in Dodgers debut, gives up 5 runs to Padres

Mar. 21, 2024 11:55 AM EDT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted just one inning in his Los Angeles Dodgers' debut after signing a record $325 million, 12-year contract, giving up five runs to the San Diego Padres in a 15-11 loss on Thursday night. The 25-year-old right-hander trailed 2-0 after...

Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea split

Mar. 21, 2024 11:47 AM EDT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After chasing Yoshinobu Yamamoto from his major league debut after one inning and scoring their most runs ever against the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego's Xander Bogaerts was sad to leave the Gocheok Sky Dome. “We got to come here more," he said. ...