Carlos Carrasco allows 5 ER in first outing this season as Mets lose 10-0  —  MILWAUKEE — Buck Showalter was confident that Carlos Carrasco would have a strong showing in his first outing of the 2023 season but that premonition didn't quite come to fruition.

Heat's Bam Adebayo, who ‘could barely walk,’ hopes to play in Tuesday's key game at Detroit  —  MIAMI — After missing a crucial victory over the Mavericks on Saturday due to a hip contusion, Heat center Bam Adebayo said he hopes to get back on the court for Miami's road game against Detroit on Tuesday.

Yankees Notebook: Rob Thomson returns to the Bronx  —  Rob Thomson thought the chance to manage had passed him by when the Yankees hired Aaron Boone in 2017.  —  Thomson spent nearly three decades with the organization, most recently as bench coach from 2015-2017.

3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' 7-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, including a rally cut short in a 7th-inning sequence  —  CINCINNATI — Twice the Chicago Cubs lineup gave Drew Smyly a multirun lead.  —  Twice the veteran left-hander squandered it in the bottom half of the inning.

Orioles one-hit Rangers, 2-0, as Kyle Bradish leaves with injury, Tyler Wells steps up  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 13  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The gas gauge on the Orioles' bullpen was already closer to empty than full entering Monday's game against the Texas Rangers.

Bill Belichick has shopped Mac Jones this offseason  —  No, things aren't going well between Patriots coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones.  —  Following the posting of the item regarding the lingering tension between coach Bill Belichick and the 2021 first-rounder, more information has trickled in.

4 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox's opening-series split, including Dylan Cease's gem and clutch defense  —  HOUSTON — The Chicago White Sox began the season with an impressive four-game split against the Houston Astros.  —  Here are four takeaways from the series against the 2022 World Series champions at Minute Maid Park.

What does an MLB player gift his teammates?  Yankees' Anthony Rizzo spared no expense  —  NEW YORK — A plush, navy blue office chair sits in front of every locker inside the Yankees' home clubhouse.  When reliever Ron Marinaccio arrived for Opening Day at around 8:30 a.m. Thursday …

MLB opening day delivers record viewership for MLB.TV  —  Major League Baseball's (MLB) 15 opening day games on 30th March generated a total of 172 million watched minutes on MLB.TV, setting a single day record for the direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform.  —  Confirmed:

Johnny Cueto leaves first Miami Marlins start with arm injury against Minnesota Twins  —  Johnny Cueto's first start with the Miami Marlins lasted all of 30 pitches.  —  Cueto, pitching in the first game of his 16th MLB season Monday, left the Marlins' 11-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins …

Once a Scrappy Underdog, the Padres Adjust to Penthouse Life  —  A roster that boasts 37 All-Star selections has one of Major League Baseball's highest payrolls.  It comes with loads of enthusiasm, and expectations to match.  —  SAN DIEGO — Xander Bogaerts faced a dilemma.

Late HRs by Riley Greene, Matt Vierling give Detroit Tigers 7-6 win over Houston Astros  —  HOUSTON — They showed fight.  They showed resolve.  And they looked like an entirely different team.  —  Matt Vierling jacked a two-run homer in the 11th inning Monday night …