Major League Baseball

Mets fans boo Bichette as early strikeouts mount

Bo Bichette heard his first boos from Mets fans as he has struck out eight times in his first three games. "I thought my at-bats were terrible, too," he said.

M's Hancock tosses 6 no-hit innings in '26 debut

Emerson Hancock pitched six hitless innings for the Mariners in his season debut before being removed from the game by manager Dan Wilson.

NYY's Clay, on 1977-78 title teams, dies at 71

Ken Clay, who won World Series championships with the New York Yankees in 1977-78 to highlight his five-year major league career, has died at the age of 71.

Jays pitchers set mark with 50 K's in 1st 3 games

The Blue Jays started the 50th season in team history by striking out 50 batters in their opening series against the Athletics, setting the major league record for strikeouts in the first three games of the season.

Murakami joins DeLauter in elite rookie HR club

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox and Chase DeLauter of the Cleveland Guardians have accomplished something in the last week that had been done only twice before: homering in each of their first three games.

Imai struggles with nerves, walks in Astros debut

Tatsuya Imai allowed three hits and four runs with four walks and four strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings in his debut for the Astros on Sunday, a 9-7 win over the Angels.

⚾ 2026 predictions: Playoff teams, award winners

Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.