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.

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,” …

Angel Reese Is Taking Her Talents to the WNBA  —  Diesel top and pants.  Reebok shoes.  Ferragamo earrings.  Swarovski ring.  —  “Of course, I like to do everything big,” LSU basketball star Angel Reese tells me.  It's mid-March, a week before the start of the NCAA tournament …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

Larry Lucchino, former president and CEO of Red Sox, dies at 78  —  MLB, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, Princeton Tigers  —  Larry Lucchino, the former president and CEO of the Boston Red Sox who oversaw three World Series titles during his tenure, has died, the team announced Tuesday.

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).

Yordan Alvarez homers twice, Astros shut out Blue Jays again in 8-0 victory  —  HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez homered twice and matched his career high with four hits, Cristian Javier and four relievers combined on a one-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 on Wednesday night.

Mets looking to improve their offensive approach after four ice-cold games  —  It was four games into this season — four games into a new manager, a new philosophy, and a new president of baseball operations — and already, the questions that plagued the Mets last year were being repeated in Flushing.