Major League Baseball

Sources: Cubs extend Hoerner with 6-year deal

The Cubs have agreed to a six-year contract extension with second baseman Nico Hoerner, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

McGonigle lives up to hype with 4 hits in debut

Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit the first pitch he saw for a bases-loaded, two-run double and became the youngest MLB player with four or more hits on Opening Day since 1990.

Misiorowski, Brewers tie MLB record with 20 K's

Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski and four relievers buried the White Sox in an avalanche of 20 strikeouts, the first time a team has recorded that many in nine innings on Opening Day.

Pirates pull shaky Skenes in 1st amid OF miscues

Paul Skenes recorded just two outs before being pulled from the Pirates' season opener, the shortest outing of his MLB career.

Alvarez loses HR after ball hits roof, ricochets foul

Yordan Alvarez's towering shot to right field hit the roof scaffolding of Daikin Park and then ricocheted into foul territory. The Astros challenged the call, but it was upheld.

Source: Mets add Pham on minors deal for depth

The Mets added to their depth on Opening Day, reaching a minor league deal with veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, a source told ESPN.

Butera soaks up 1st win with beer, shaving cream

After winning his debut, Nationals manager Blake Butera tried to sneak into his office. His players had other ideas, soaking the skipper with beer and shaving cream.

Padres GM: Darvish wants to rehab at own pace

Yu Darvish went on the restricted list because the Padres' right-hander wants to proceed deliberately in his recovery from surgery while contemplating his future.

⚾ Your guide to offseason chaos that rocked MLB

Kyle Tucker got how much from the Dodgers!? Pete Alonso left the Mets for WHERE!? It's time to get up to speed after a wild winter.