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Ohtani welcomed, helps Betts, Freeman drive win Ohtani welcomed, helps Betts, Freeman drive win

Shohei Ohtani got a warm reception from the crowd, then joined Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman in placing his imprint on the Dodgers' home debut.

D-backs set Opening Day mark in 14-run inning D-backs set Opening Day mark in 14-run inning

The Diamondbacks sent 18 batters to the plate and had 13 hits in the third inning Thursday night, when they scored 14 runs, the most in an inning on Opening Day in MLB history.

Heroic debut: Soto's throw saves Yankees in 9th Heroic debut: Soto's throw saves Yankees in 9th

Juan Soto played the hero in his Yankees debut, and did so in a surprising way -- with a game-saving throw to the plate in the ninth inning of a 5-4 win over the Astros.

A's fans protest, stay in parking lot for opener A's fans protest, stay in parking lot for opener

Thousands of Athletics fans gathered in the Coliseum parking lot before Thursday night's Opening Day game against the Guardians but did not enter the stadium, a protest against the team's pending move.

Heim's redemption caps wild win for Rangers Heim's redemption caps wild win for Rangers

Catcher Jonah Heim was the hero for Texas in its season-opening win over the Cubs on Thursday.

O'Neill homers in record 5th straight Opening Day O'Neill homers in record 5th straight Opening Day

Tyler O'Neill homered in his fifth straight Opening Day game to set a new major league record.

N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners

Nelson Cruz signed a ceremonial one-day contract allowing him to retire as a member of the Mariners organization before Thursday night's season opener.

Cubs' Steele leaves with tight hammy, to get MRI Cubs' Steele leaves with tight hammy, to get MRI

Cubs pitcher Justin Steele left his start in the fifth inning with left hamstring tightness Thursday after tumbling onto the turf at Globe Life Field while fielding a bunt.

Payroll tiers: Big-spenders, cheap teams Payroll tiers: Big-spenders, cheap teams

In 2024, there are two paths to victory in baseball: Spending a ton of money ... and not spending a ton of money. Where does your franchise fit in?