Friday, March 27, 2026

Alvarez loses HR after ball hits roof, ricochets foul

Yordan Alvarez's towering shot to right field hit the roof scaffolding of Daikin Park and then ricocheted into foul territory. The Astros challenged the call, but it was upheld.

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McGonigle lives up to hype with 4 hits in debut

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

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Foreign-born players in MLB at lowest since 2002

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

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Wings sign Bernard-Docker to 2-year extension

- The Red Wings on Wednesday signed defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year extension worth $3.2 million.

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Mariners' Crawford, Miller starting season on IL

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.

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Sources: Padres to place Darvish on restricted list

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.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

LHP Early, 23, to round out rotation for Red Sox

Connelly Early, the prized Boston Red Sox rookie who made a start in the American League playoffs last season, will be part of the team's rotation to start the season.

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Brewers add to bullpen depth with Woodford trade

The Brewers on Tuesday acquired reliever Jake Woodford from the Rays for minor league right-hander K.C. Hunt.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Tigers sign Seabold, place Brieske on 60-day IL

The Tigers signed right-handed reliever Connor Seabold to a one-year split contract, while reliever Beau Briske was placed on the 60-day injured list.

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Mets phenom Benge to start after sizzling spring

Mets prospect Carson Benge, who hit .366 in spring training, will be on the Opening Day roster as the starting right fielder, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

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Kraken take majority ownership of home arena

The Seattle Kraken ownership group, led by Samantha Holloway, announced the creation of One Roof Sports and Entertainment on Monday.

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Ohtani jersey from WBC goes for record $1.5M

The jersey two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani wore during the country's 13-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic on March 6 sold for $1,500,010 via MLB Auctions on Sunday night -- the most ever paid for a Ohtani jersey at auction.

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Panthers' Greer suspended 3 games for shove

Panthers forward A.J. Greer has been suspended three games for shoving Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary into the boards from behind.

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Hockey world mourns loss of Wild reporter Pierce

Jessi Pierce, who covered the Wild as the correspondent for NHL.com for the past decade. and her three children were killed Saturday in a house fire in Minnesota.

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NCAA men's hockey tournament: Matchups, capsules for every team

The road to the Frozen Four is set. Here's a look at the complete schedule, plus key information on all 16 teams.

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Sunday, March 22, 2026

Leafs G Stolarz out after taking puck to throat

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz missed his expected start in Saturday's loss after taking a puck to the throat during warmups.

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Suzuki to miss Cubs' opener after injury in WBC

Seiya Suzuki, who suffered a minor ligament strain in his right knee during the World Baseball Classic, will not play in the Cubs' season opener Thursday against Washington.

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Orioles option Kremer to minors ahead of opener

Baltimore's Dean Kremer will open the season in the minors after he led the Orioles in wins, innings and strikeouts last year.

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Pirates reassign top prospect Griffin to minors

The Pirates highly touted 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin was reassigned to minor league camp on Saturday.

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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Yankees option outfielder Dominguez to Triple-A

The Yankees optioned outfielder Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

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Marlins send P Garrett down, keep Junk as starter

The Marlins optioned lefty Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, leaving the door open for right-hander Janson Junk as the team's No. 5 starter.

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Friday, March 20, 2026

Islanders moving AHL affiliate to Hamilton, Ontario

The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for next season.

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