Major League Baseball

Diaz thrills L.A. with trumpet entrance, 1st save

Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz said it was "pretty fun" hearing his entrance music at Dodger Stadium for the first time before he locked down his first save with his new team in Friday night's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

Dodgers receive glittering rings for another title

The Dodgers slipped glittering World Series championship rings on their fingers on Friday night to celebrate their second straight title.

O's fortify rotation, agree to 5-year deal with Baz

Right-hander Shane Baz and the Orioles have agreed to a five-year deal, fortifying the team's starting rotation long-term with a high-upside arm acquired in a trade over the winter.

Sources: Hoerner's deal with Cubs worth $141M

Nico Hoerner's six-year extension with the Cubs is complete and will be worth $141 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Friday.

Weiss savors winning Braves managerial debut

Walt Weiss started his tenure as Braves manager with a 6-0 win over the Royals during the team's season-opener on Friday night.

Astros' Peña returns after missing Opening Day

Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña made his season debut Friday against the Angels after missing Houston's Opening Day loss due to an injury.

Mariners place Vargas on 15-day IL, recall Wilcox

The Mariners placed right-handed pitcher Carlos Vargas on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right lat strain and recalled right-handed pitcher Cole Wilcox from Triple-A Tacoma.

Heyward, WS champ, 5-time Gold Glover, retires

Jason Heyward, World Series champion and five-time Gold Glove winner, retired Friday after 16 seasons in Major League Baseball.

⚾ Your guide to offseason chaos that rocked MLB

Kyle Tucker got how much from the Dodgers!? Pete Alonso left the Mets for WHERE!? It's time to get up to speed after a wild winter.