Top News:
Associated Press:
The Latest: Orioles' Gentry robs homer from Twins' Rosario — Kansas City Royals Alex Gordon runs sprints on during a baseball workout, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals open the baseball season on Thursday afternoon when they host the Chicago White Sox.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and St. Louis Post-Dispatch
RELATED:
Associated Press:
Cubs power past Marlins 8-4 on Opening Day — Fish fall at home — MIAMI - A large contingent of Chicago Cubs fans crashed opening day in Miami, and one pitch into the major league season, Ian Happ had them on their feet to celebrate while Marlins fans stewed.
Associated Press:
The Latest: Zach Duke strikes out 4 in an inning — Kansas City Royals Alex Gordon runs sprints on during a baseball workout, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals open the baseball season on Thursday afternoon when they host the Chicago White Sox.
Mark Gonzales / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Ian Happ hits home run on 1st pitch of season as Cubs beat Marlins, 8-4
Ian Happ hits home run on 1st pitch of season as Cubs beat Marlins, 8-4
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jorge L. Ortiz / USA Today:
Anthony Rizzo's home run an ‘out-of-body experience’ on emotional Opening Day
David Haugh / Chicago Tribune:
Column: Anthony Rizzo goes deep calling for stricter gun laws
Column: Anthony Rizzo goes deep calling for stricter gun laws
Discussion:
Fox News
Victor Mather / Boston Globe:
Derek Jeter's first inning as Marlins co-owner didn't go quite as planned
Derek Jeter's first inning as Marlins co-owner didn't go quite as planned
Discussion:
NPR, Chicago Sun-Times and The Comeback
Jesse RogersESPN / ESPN:
Marlins, Cubs wear ‘MSD’ patches, to visit with victims' families, survivors
Marlins, Cubs wear ‘MSD’ patches, to visit with victims' families, survivors
Discussion:
HotNewHipHop.com
John Harper / New York Daily News:
Mets winning by playing small ball, analytics an encouraging sign for the rest of the season — On Opening Day at Citi Field, a booming home run or two from Yoenis Cespedes, something akin to Giancarlo Stanton's eye-popping Yankee debut, would have made for a sexier storyline than singling Carlos Martinez and the Cardinals to death.
RELATED:
New York Daily News:
After an injury-riddled 2017, Yoenis Cespedes smacks three RBI in Opening Day win
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Thor brings the thunder as 1-2 punch of Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom is off to a good start
Christian Red / New York Daily News:
Mickey Callaway off to fast start as new Mets manager earns win in season opener
Stephen Edelson / Daily Record:
Todd Frazier has found a new family in the Mets
Stephen Hawkins / Associated Press:
Springer, World Series champ Astros top Texas 4-0 in opener — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - World Series MVP George Springer hit a leadoff homer in the season opener for the second year in a row, Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros started their championship defense …
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
RELATED:
Associated Press:
Springer 1st with consecutive MLB opening day leadoff HRs — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - George Springer has set a MLB first with his 100th career home run for the Houston Astros. — The World Series MVP led off the Astros' season opener at Texas with a home run off Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
Associated Press:
Japanese baseball stars returning home from MLB to extend careers … Daisuke Matsuzaka says he still has something to prove. — Koji Uehara wants to help his former team regain its past glory. — The two former U.S. major leaguers are among several Japanese stars that will be looking …
Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Astros play four-man outfield against Rangers' Joey Gallo
Astros play four-man outfield against Rangers' Joey Gallo
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News …, Bleacher Report and Deadspin
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
Blue Jays honor the late Roy Halladay before opener against Yankees — TORONTO - The late Roy Halladay had his name added to the Rogers Centre's “Level of Excellence” and his Blue Jays' No. 32 was retired in a pre-game ceremony, honoring his life and pitching career.
RELATED:
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Giancarlo Stanton hits pair of home runs, drives in four as Yankees beat Blue Jays, 6-1 on Opening Day
Connor Grott / UPI:
Giancarlo Stanton hits rocket home run in first at-bat with Yankees
Giancarlo Stanton hits rocket home run in first at-bat with Yankees
Discussion:
NESN.com and FanRag Sports
Associated Press:
Melancon joins Bumgarner, Samardzija on Giants' DL — LOS ANGELES (AP) — San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon was put on the 10-day disabled list with a right elbow flexor strain before Thursday's opener, joining starters Madison Bumgarner and starter Jeff Samardzija on the sidelines.
RELATED:
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
When, where to watch Cleveland Indians open 2018 season at Seattle Mariners — Here is where to catch the Cleveland Indians' 2018 regular-season opener against the Seattle Mariners tonight. — CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians begin their quest for a third consecutive American League …
RELATED:
Eduardo A. Encina / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Adam Jones hits walk-off homer in 11th, Orioles top Twins, 3-2 — BALTIMORE — On Opening Day that seemed scripted for disaster Thursday at Camden Yards ended with the longest-tenured Oriole — center fielder Adam Jones — the hero. — After the Orioles blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning …
RELATED:
Paul Newberry / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Markakis' 3-run homer gives Braves 8-5 walk-off vs Phillies — Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer with two out in the ninth inning, capping the — Atlanta Braves' comeback from a five-run deficit that rocked the — Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 Thursday and ruined the managing debut of Gabe Kapler.
Discussion:
Phillies Nation and The Good Phight
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Brian Cashman still has full confidence in Aaron Boone as new Yankees manager — TORONTO — Heading into a season of great expectations, Brian Cashman feels that he's hired the right manager. — “I have no second-guessing or concerns,” Cashman replied Thursday when asked …
RELATED:
Associated Press:
Grease fire causes smoke inside Tropicana Field before Rays opener — A small grease fire in the upper deck of Tropicana Field on Thursday caused a smoky haze to fall over the playing field five hours before the first pitch of the regular-season opener between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox.
Discussion:
MLB Baseball News … and ESPN
Phil Thompson / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago sportswriter vowed to jump in Lake Michigan if Ian Happ led off with homer, and well ... Chicago Tribune — Apparently, anybody who doubts Ian Happ's power can just go jump in the lake. — Just before the Cubs' opener at Miami on Thursday, Bleacher Nation reporter Michael Cerami promised …
Discussion:
USA Today, Bleacher Nation and Chicago Sun-Times
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels Q&A with Jeff Fletcher: Concern for Shohei Ohtani? — With the Angels' 2018 season officially underway, we accepted reader questions on our Angels Facebook page. Here are some of the questions and answers. — Q: Angels fans are already saying Shohei Ohtani is a bust but I'm not shocked about this coming from our fan base.
Discussion:
Halos Heaven
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Alex Rodriguez's image makeover ‘the greatest rehab ever’ — Alex Rodriguez played his final baseball game in 2016. In retirement, he's raised a significant question: Has any athlete's image ever changed so dramatically, from bad to good? — “It's absolutely unbelievable,” …
Associated Press:
Reds play catch between raindrops, await opener vs Nationals — CINCINNATI (AP) — Closer Raisel Iglesias skirted the tarp-covered infield along with the rest of the Cincinnati Reds pitchers, heading for the outfield and a quick game of catch before the rains returned.
Adam TeicherESPN / ESPN:
White Sox's Matt Davidson blasts 3 homers in opener — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Matt Davidson of the Chicago White Sox became the fourth player in major league history to hit three home runs in an Opening Day game on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. — EDITOR'S PICKS