Major League Baseball

'Difference maker': Griffin dazzles in Pirates debut

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin made his major league debut and hit an RBI double as Pittsburgh beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in its home opener at PNC Park.

Judge's text, HR set tone in Yankees' home opener

Aaron Judge's pregame text, home run set the tone for the Yankees in their home opener, an 8-2 win over the Marlins.

Twins OF Buxton exits with forearm contusion

Twins All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton exited Friday's 10-4 home-opener win over the Rays because of a right forearm contusion.

Jays' Kirk (thumb) hurt by foul tip, set for X-rays

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk was struck on the thumb of his glove hand on a foul tip off the bat of Chicago's Austin Hays in the 10th inning on Friday and left the game. Kirk, a two-time All-Star, was going for X-rays after the game.

Ohtani ends early plate slump with 1st HR, RBI

Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the third inning against the Nationals for his first RBIs of the season.

D-backs OF Lawlar has fractured right wrist

Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar was placed on the injured list Friday with a fractured right wrist after getting hit with a pitch against the Braves.

White Sox will retire 'surprised' Guillén's No. 13

Former White Sox shortstop and manager Ozzie Guillén will get his No. 13 jersey retired by the club at a ceremony in August.

Horton (forearm) leaves Cubs' loss, headed to IL

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton will go on the injured list and undergo further testing after leaving the second inning of Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians due to right forearm discomfort.

🍗 Top new ballpark foods for 2026 MLB season

Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.