Category Archives: www.espn.com – MLB
R. Perez, Gold Glove-winning catcher, retires
Roberto Perez, a two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher who spent eight of his 10 major league seasons with Cleveland, has announced his retirement at the age of 37.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 25, 2026
Fried's gem lifts Yanks despite Judge's 4-K opener
Max Fried allowed just two hits in 6 scoreless innings, and the Yankees cruised past the Giants 7-0 on Wednesday night despite Aaron Judge's first career hitless Opening Day.
Tim Keown Mar 25, 2026
Orioles' Holliday (hand) to start rehab stint Fri.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will begin a rehab assignment later this week, an indication he won't miss much time with the big-league team after suffering a broken hamate bone in February.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 25, 2026
Mariners' Crawford, Miller starting season on IL
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford and starting pitcher Bryce Miller will start the season on the IL as the team got down to its 26-man roster ahead of Opening Day.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 25, 2026
Padres' Darvish to restricted list amid elbow rehab
Pitcher Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list Wednesday as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the Padres.
Alden Gonzalez Mar 25, 2026
Takeaways from every Friday game
Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.
ESPN Mar 25, 2026
Impact of overturned ABS calls worries ex-ump
Former MLB umpire Richie Garcia is worried about the impact that robot umpires will have on their human counterparts.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 25, 2026
Phils' Crawford, son of ex-major leaguer, to start
Rookie Justin Crawford, the son of ex-major leaguer Carl Crawford, will be the starting center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies as this season gets underway.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 25, 2026
Yanks' Cole to start season on 15-day IL, not 60
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before Wednesday's season opener against San Francisco rather than the 60-day IL.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 25, 2026
All-Star Pena avoids IL as Astros finalize roster
Astros starting shortstop Jeremy Pena was included on the Opening Day roster and will avoid the injured list after fracturing his fingertip prior to the WBC.
www.espn.com - MLB Mar 25, 2026