The Opener: Quero, Hancock, Pirates, Nationals

Martín Pérez left the White Sox's loss to the Red Sox after three innings due to forearm soreness, with plans for an MRI on Saturday. He expressed disappointment over his condition, having previously delivered quality starts in two of three outings this season. The White Sox's rotation includes Davis Martin, Jonathan Cannon, Sean Burke, and Shane Smith, with options from Triple-A Charlotte, including Owen White, Nick Nastrini, and Justin Dunn, if an injury list stint...

In a decisive 7-2 victory, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins, with Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber each hitting home runs, and Zack Wheeler striking out 13 batters over seven innings. Harper's two-run homer in the first and Schwarber's solo shot in the fifth highlighted the Phillies' offensive surge, while Alcantara struggled, allowing six earned runs in just 61 pitches. The win marks the Phillies' 19th game with a starter pitching at least five...

SummaryShortstop Francisco Lindor achieved a significant milestone for the 2025 New York Mets season by hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, securing a 5-4 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. This moment not only highlighted Lindor's impact on the game but also marked an important achievement in his career. The clutch hit served as a memorable start to the Mets' season, showcasing Lindor's ability to perform under pressure. Full...

SummaryThe Chicago Cubs staged a dramatic comeback at Wrigley Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks after leading 7-1 through seven innings. In the eighth inning, the Diamondbacks turned the game around when Randall Grichuk, Josh Naylor, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. reached base with singles, setting the stage for a grand slam by Arizona's third baseman, narrowing the Cubs' lead to 7-5. This unexpected turn of events highlighted the intensity of the game and the resilience of...

Caleb Durbin is set to make his MLB debut tonight as the Brewers’ primary third baseman against A’s right-hander J.T. Ginn, following his promotion from Triple-A Nashville, which involved optioning Oliver Dunn. Durbin, acquired in the Devin Williams trade, had a solid minor league performance, hitting .275/.388/.451 in 90 games last season and .278/.316/.481 with two homers in 13 games this season. The Brewers’ third base has struggled, posting a league-worst .150/.188/.233, prompting Durbin's call-up...