7:11 AM EDT, Thu March 28, 2024
Pinstripe Alley 11 mins ago
Keys for Nestor Cortes against the Astros

Keys for Nestor Cortes against the Astros

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/ How to navigate the gauntlet of Houston’s Opening Day lineup. As recently as three weeks ago, the Yankees were among the minority of clubs around the league in having their Opening Day starter sorted. Reigning AL Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole looked set to defend his crown a year after reestablishing the mantle as the best pitcher in the league. But then we learned the team’s ace would miss the first 10-12 weeks of the season with elbow inflammation, and all of a sudden the team’s plans for the starting rotation were...
Bless You Boys 11 mins ago
Fan Poll: Have the Detroit Tigers done enough to contend in 2024?

Fan Poll: Have the Detroit Tigers done enough to contend in 2024?

Photo by Ron Schwane/ We posted a predictions roundtable on Monday, but now on Opening Day, what do you think? Will the Tigers make the playoffs? The Detroit Tigers finished the 2023 season with a mildly surprising second place finish, posting a winning record of 39-34 in the second half of the season and going 78-84 overall. A nine game losing streak in early June after a bad run of injuries pretty well crushed any hopes of a surprise run at the division. Still that strong second half featured a lot of good signs. For Tiger hopefuls, that was enough to leave a taste of...
Over the Monster 18 mins ago
How the Red Sox Finished In Last Place in 2024

How the Red Sox Finished In Last Place in 2024

Photo By Winslow Townson/ On Opening Day, we peek into a future that is dark and full of terrors. Cooper Criswell didn’t ask for this. In fact, he said exactly that, way back during that now infamous press conference following the home opener. “Hey, I didn’t ask for this,” the embattled hurler said after giving up six first inning runs as the replacement for Garrett Whitlock, who’d injured himself while high-fiving Connor Wong at the conclusion of his complete game shutout against the Mariners the week before. “Do you think I signed up to start the home...
Over the Monster 19 mins ago
The OTM Staff Predicts the 2024 Red Sox Season

The OTM Staff Predicts the 2024 Red Sox Season

Photo by: Florilegius/Universal Images Group via What will be the story of the next six months? Record and Finish 79-83, Last Place. There are plenty of things I like about this team. I believe that Triston Casas will take a leap into stardom in 2024. I think the rotation, while lacking an ace, will pleasantly surprise people with all five guys performing as solid number threes. I think Trevor Story, while no longer capable of playing like he did in Colorado, will hit twenty-five homers and vastly improve the defense. And still, I think this team has no chance of...
Baltimore Sun 41 mins ago
Top 10 Orioles opening day games since team moved to Baltimore

Top 10 Orioles opening day games since team moved to Baltimore

The Orioles have had many memorable opening day games in their 70 years as Baltimore’s major league representative.
Los Angeles Times 1 hour ago

The mysterious life — and questionable claims — of Shohei Ohtani's interpreter

Now that Ippei Mizuhara is under a microscope following allegations he stole millions of dollars from Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to cover gambling debts, key aspects of his biography have proved difficult to confirm or turned out to be false.
The Crawfish Boxes 1 hour ago
Astros Crawfish Boil: March 28, 2024

Astros Crawfish Boil: March 28, 2024

Jake Meyers | Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports It’s your Opening Day Boil! Houston Astros News Did Astros sign wrong free agent pitcher after seeing Jordan Montgomery contract? (CTH) With new skipper, Astros eye same winning ways Houston Astros opening day: First pitch and national anthem (KHOU) Ex-Astros star Michael Brantley set to throw out Opening Day 1st pitch (MSN) LHP Parker Mushinski makes Astros opening day roster (Click2Houston) We have claimed RHP Penn Murfee off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Kendall Graveman has been...
Pinstripe Alley 1 hour ago
Today on Pinstripe Alley - 3/28/24

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 3/28/24

Photo by Bob Levey/ Let the games begin! Opening Day is here at last! We are READY for it. I’m not even afraid to use the all-caps. It’s merited! Today on the site, Peter will preview Nestor Cortes’ Opening Day start by strategizing how the southpaw can attack the Astros’ lineup, and Andrés will preview recent trade acquisition Jon Berti’s 2024 season. Sam will then opine about the Yankees’ unwillingness to add top-tier starting pitching despite Gerrit Cole’s absence, and Matt will remember the time 60 years ago when Whitey Ford started Opening Day as the...
Jason Mackey: Between 'extreme' talent, maturity and motivation, Oneil Cruz has a chance to become MLB's next star

Jason Mackey: Between 'extreme' talent, maturity and motivation, Oneil Cruz has a chance to become MLB's next star

After a difficult 2023, the biggest story for the Pirates might be Oneil Cruz proving he’s in the “1% of the 1%.”
Pirates' Andrew McCutchen eager to quickly conclude 'cliffhanger' and notch 300th homer

Pirates' Andrew McCutchen eager to quickly conclude 'cliffhanger' and notch 300th homer

Andrew McCutchen was stuck on 299 homers when he suffered a season-ending injury last year. He doesn’t want the pursuit of 300 to drag on.
Baltimore Sun 2 hours ago
Orioles roundtable: Predicting breakout players, World Series chances and more for 2024 season

Orioles roundtable: Predicting breakout players, World Series chances and more for 2024 season

Orioles beat reporters Jacob Calvin Meyer and Matt Weyrich and editor Tim Schwartz give their take about how the 2024 season might play out.
Baltimore Sun 2 hours ago
For Orioles’ 70th anniversary, these players, managers, coaches were voted team’s 70 greatest

For Orioles’ 70th anniversary, these players, managers, coaches were voted team’s 70 greatest

The 70 greatest Orioles, as voted on by Sun readers, are the subject of a Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum that debuts on Opening Day.
sandiegouniontribune.com 4 hours ago

Padres announce local cable options for 2024 season

Padres' remaining regular-season games can be found either on Padres TV, Apple TV+, ESPN, FS1, FOX Sports or TBS
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 6 hours ago

Twins-Royals series preview: Pitching matchups, broadcast information and injury report

The Twins and Royals will begin their seasons with a three-game set starting Thursday in Kansas City.
Bleed Cubbie Blue 6 hours ago
BCB After Dark: Take me out to the ballgame

BCB After Dark: Take me out to the ballgame

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who will be the most critical player for the Cubs this year. It’s the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It’s also the end of the winter. Tomorrow starts our busy season, so it’s good that you made it in ahead of the crowds. We’ve still got a few tables available. Let the hostess escort you to one. The season will start shortly. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, movies, or...

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