
Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker Lead Dodgers' Five-Homer Barrage in 13-6 Rout of Nationals
Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker each went deep as the Los Angeles Dodgers launched five home runs to overwhelm the Washington Nationals in a 13-6 victory.
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Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker each went deep as the Los Angeles Dodgers launched five home runs to overwhelm the Washington Nationals in a 13-6 victory.

Framber Valdez threw six shutout innings and Dillon Dingler homered as the Detroit Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 home opener win over the Cardinals.

White Sox GM Chris Getz confirmed the team has no plans to rush top pitching prospects Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Tanner McDougal to the majors despite the rotation's early struggles.

Shohei Ohtani ended his early-season power drought with a massive three-run home run against the Washington Nationals, marking his first RBIs of 2026.

Navigate Fantasy Baseball Week 2 (April 6-12) with expert analysis on the 6-game schedule, Nick Pivetta's two-start week, and the Dodgers-Blue Jays offensive showdown.

The Konnor Griffin Pirates call-up marks the arrival of MLB's latest high-profile prospect. See how Griffin's debut compares to legends like Shohei Ohtani, Bryce Harper, and Paul Skenes.

Get the best MLB betting tips for Friday, April 3, 2026. We analyze the high-powered Blue Jays offense, breakout stars like Kazuma Okamoto, and pitching matchups featuring Cade Horton and Bailey Ober.

The Los Angeles Dodgers 2026 season is underway, and we break down the facts and fiction regarding their aging superstar core and high-stakes pitching rotation.

Ten years after the Chicago Cubs broke their 108-year championship drought, we look back at a unique catching rarity from the 2016 World Series that remains unmatched in modern baseball history.

The Chicago Cubs (3-3) travel to Progressive Field to face the Cleveland Guardians (4-3) in a three-game interleague series. With Cade Horton on the mound for Chicago and Joey Cantillo for Cleveland, find out the key stats and matchups for the opener.

The Boston Red Sox (1-5) are in desperate need of a win as they prepare to face the San Diego Padres (2-4). We break down the keys to the game and how Boston can stop their early-season slide.

The Chicago White Sox (1-5) look to snap their early-season skid as they host the Toronto Blue Jays (4-2) for a three-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2) head to D.C. to take on the Washington Nationals (3-3) in a three-game series. Featuring a pitching matchup between Emmet Sheehan and Miles Mikolas, this series marks the Nationals' 2026 home opener.

The Houston Astros look to extend their five-game winning streak as they head to Sacramento to face the Oakland Athletics in their 2026 home opener.

The Texas Rangers (4-2) host the Cincinnati Reds (3-3) in an interleague series opener at Globe Life Field. Read the full preview of this three-game set.

San Francisco rookie Daniel Susac had a night to remember in his first MLB start, going 3-for-3 as the Giants defeated the New York Mets 7-2.

The Atlanta Braves dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks 17-2, fueled by an eight-run fifth inning and home runs from Matt Olson, Dominic Smith, and Mauricio Dubón.

Nick Lodolo's return to the Cincinnati Reds' rotation has been delayed after a recurring blister issue forced him out of his rehab start with the Daytona Tortugas on Thursday night.

The Seattle Mariners have officially activated shortstop J.P. Crawford from the 10-day IL. The 31-year-old veteran returns from a shoulder injury just in time for a key series in Anaheim.

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen was a late scratch for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins after he inadvertently overslept, leading to a quick lineup shuffle.

Taj Bradley's six shutout innings and a three-homer ninth inning propelled the Minnesota Twins to a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, avoiding a series sweep.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially promoted Konnor Griffin, the top-ranked prospect in baseball, to the major league roster. Here is a look at the scouting report and impact of the star shortstop.

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has officially signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. Bauer is scheduled to make his U.S. return on opening night, April 21.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially promoted Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, ahead of their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles.
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