Major League Baseball

With game on line, Soto whiffs to end Mets debut

Juan Soto had a chance to deliver tying runs in his much-anticipated Mets debut on Thursday, but he struck out swinging with two outs in the ninth inning to end the Astros' 3-1 win.

Harper's HR silences boos in Phillies' win vs. Nats

Phillies star Bryce Harper was serenaded with boos by Nationals fans on Opening Day, but got the last laugh with a solo home run in a 7-3 win over his former ballclub.

Arenado soaks in emotional post-HR curtain call

Nolan Arenado's eighth-inning homer Thursday had plenty of extra meaning after he spent much of the offseason on the trading block, and Cardinals fans knew it, bringing him out for a curtain call.

O'Neill extends Opening Day home run record

Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill extended his major league record by homering for a sixth straight Opening Day.

Abreu dedicates 2-HR game to his newborn twins

The Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu dedicated this two-homer game on Thursday at the Rangers to his newborn twin boys.

Reds' collapse caps Francona's tough Opening Day

Terry Francona's first Opening Day as manager of the Cincinnati Reds started in a dentist's chair.

Smith delivers donuts, then big hit in Astros debut

Astros rookie Cam Smith came through in his MLB debut, first with pregame donuts for his teammates and then a key hit in his team's 3-1 win over the Mets.

Giants open with new LF for 19th straight season

Heliot Ramos, who became the 19th player to start in left field for the Giants over the past 19 season openers, hit a two-run home run in a victory vs. the Reds.

Aces wearing new uniforms this season

From Roki Sasaki's otherworldly pitch to Max Fried's deep bag of tricks, here's how to appreciate your team's new star pitcher.