Athletics to play at minor league park before Vegas residency  —  The Athletics will leave Oakland after the 2024 season and play at least three years in a minor league ballpark in West Sacramento, the team and Oakland officials announced early Thursday morning.

This fan caught Shohei Ohtani's first HR as a Dodger; hard feelings ensued  —  LOS ANGELES — It all happened so quickly for Ambar Roman.  The lifelong Dodgers fan watched as her husband dove to the ground with others in search of Shohei Ohtani's home run ball.  —  Then Roman looked at the ground, near her feet, and there it was.

Red Sox SS Trevor Story injured on diving stop, awaits MRI  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story exited Boston's game against the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning Friday night after injuring his left shoulder on a backhand dive to stop a hit by Mike Trout.

Mets Designate Michael Tonkin For Assignment  —  The Mets have made their signing of right-hander Julio Teheran official today, announcing the move today.  Fellow righty Michael Tonkin designated for assignment as the corresponding move, with Anthony DiComo of MLB.com among those to relay the move.

Why this Yankees home opener in the Bronx is a dream come true for Marcus Stroman  —  NEW YORK - As the revved-up fans at Yankee Stadium fill the ballpark with noise, Marcus Stroman will stand at the center and absorb the scene.  —  “To feel the home crowd for the first time,” …

Yankees, Rougned Odor Agree To Minor League Deal  —  The Yankees have agreed to a minor league deal with veteran infielder Rougned Odor, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.  The BHSC client can opt out of the contract on July 1 if he hasn't been added to the roster by that point.

Yankees Place Jonathan Loaisiga On 60-Day IL, Select Dennis Santana  —  8:57am: Loaisiga first felt discomfort in his elbow near the end of his most recent outing on Wednesday, manager Aaron Boone explained to the Yankees beat this morning (X link via Greg Joyce of the New York Post).

After 2 years, Detroit Tigers' Casey Mize — the No. 1 pick in 2018 draft — makes MLB return  —  NEW YORK — Finally, there he was.  —  After 721 days, including the past two days of rainouts, Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize — the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft …

As MLB's uniform issues persist, Nike searches for solutions to sweat stains and mismatched greys  —  NEW YORK — Andrew Chafin has worn almost every shade and style across 11 seasons in the major leagues.  The lefty has pitched in Cubbie pinstripes and the Kelly green of the A's.

New York woman killed when tree smashes her car during storm identified as wife of N.Y. Yankees executive  —  NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. — The woman who died when a tree fell onto her car during Wednesday's storm in Westchester County, New York has been identified as the wife of a New York Yankees executive.