Shohei Ohtani jerseys continue to fly off the shelves after the Japanese star helped the Dodgers to a World Series title last year with his global popularity showing no sign of cooling. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/04/01/baseball/mlb/ohtani-jersey-sales/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #mlb #shoheiohtani #losangelesdodgers

My #Dodgers are now 6 and 0! This is an excellent start! #MLB

The first cycle of 2025 season belongs to ... a catcher! https://www.mlb.com/news/carson-kelly-hits-for-cycle-cubs A Carson Kelly cycle may not have been on your bingo card, but the Cubs catcher pulled off the feat, legging out an RBI triple in the 8th inning against the A's in their first game at Sutter Health Park on Monday night.
It's the Cubs' first cycle since Mark #MLB

Sheets (4 RBIs) propels Padres to first 5-0 start in club history https://www.mlb.com/news/gavin-sheets-has-4-rbis-as-padres-stay-undefeated SAN DIEGO -- At Petco Park, they couldn’t quite believe it. Gavin Sheets, a non-roster invitee to Padres Spring Training, had just driven in his fourth run of the night with his third hit -- all three of them scorched off the bat of the hulking 28-year-old slugger.
Through five #MLB

Tigers' offense helps top prospect Jobe in first MLB start https://www.mlb.com/news/jackson-jobe-gets-comfortable-lead-in-first-mlb-start SEATTLE -- The Detroit offense did its part to make sure Jackson Jobe had an easy landing spot for his first career start. Maybe too good a job. #MLB

Behind Glasnow's dominance, Dodgers match LA best with 6-0 start https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-win-first-6-games-of-2025 LOS ANGELES -- A dominant performance on the mound helped the Dodgers continue an even more dominant start to their season. #MLB

Memorable first win for Hart, one of 2020's 'Lost Boys' https://www.mlb.com/news/kyle-hart-earns-first-mlb-win-in-his-padres-debut SAN DIEGO -- No, this technically wasn’t Kyle Hart’s big league debut. The 32-year-old left-hander had previously made four appearances for the Red Sox in 2020.
But, well, that was 2020. The sport looked different then, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. So while Hart had pitched in the #MLB

Predicting the 2025 All-MLB Team https://www.mlb.com/news/all-mlb-team-predictions-2025 The All-MLB Team annually recognizes the best players at each position across Major League Baseball, and in 2025, it is entering its seventh year.
Sure, we may only be in the first full week of the new season, but it's never too early to project which players might be named #MLB

The pros and cons of using a 'Torpedo' bat https://www.mlb.com/news/torpedo-bats-pros-cons-in-mlb Roy Hobbs, the fabled swinger of his beloved “Wonderboy,” might disagree. But there really is no such thing as a “magic bat.”
When MLB hitters select their sticks, they must make certain compromises. The longer a bat, for instance, the more difficult it is to control through the zone. The #MLB

Celebrate April Fools' Day with these 10 classic baseball pranks https://www.mlb.com/news/april-fools-day-classic-baseball-pranks We regrettably have no video evidence to prove it, but baseball pranks, gags and practical jokes have almost certainly been around as long as the game itself.
You can probably imagine a member of the 1881 Worcester Ruby Legs setting fire to the shoe of an unwitting teammate. Or a #MLB

Not many good things to say about the #Athletics

No wonder they have left three cities so far.

#Baseball #MLB.

[Heilbrunn] “I love Jurickson Profar no more or no less than I did an hour ago,” said Mike Shildt, who said he just found out about Profar’s suspension moments before speaking to the media. Said he doesn’t know the circumstances but “will love and support Jurickson.” https://www.rawchili.com/4156429/ #Baseball #California #MajorLeagueBaseball #MLB #MLBNationalLeague #MLBNationalLeagueWest #Padres #SanDiego #SanDiegoPadres

It’s confusing to have two Max Muncys.

#Dodgers #Athletics #MLB @baseball

Now Jason Heyward bangs an RBI double off the right-field wall for the #Padres. Up 7-2; #Guardians changing pitchers.

#MLB #baseball @baseball

Gavin Sheets has a two-run double to right and a two-run double to the left-field corner tonight. Good pickup by the #Padres.

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The ball’s jumping in Sacramento like the #Yankees are playing there.

#Cubs #Athletics #MLB @baseball

Cleveland runs into a weird double play to kill a rally. First and second, runner on second heads for third early, Hart steps off the rubber and throws to third for one out, and the runner knocks over Machado, which leads to an interference call and an automatic out for the runner going to second.

Entertaining but boneheaded.

#Padres #Guardians #MLB @baseball

Hicks dominates Astros in H-Town homecoming https://www.mlb.com/news/jordan-hicks-holds-astros-scoreless-in-season-debut HOUSTON -- The country’s fourth-largest city turned into Hicksville on Monday night, courtesy of a native son. #MLB

Paris plays hero again, helps Angels net 3rd straight win https://www.mlb.com/news/kyren-paris-angels-win-extra-innings ST. LOUIS -- The moment continues to not be too big for Kyren Paris.
The 23-year-old utility player came through for the second straight game, helping the Angels rally to beat the Cardinals, 5-4, in 10 innings on Monday night at Busch Stadium. #MLB

Butler honors late 'Man of Steal' with custom cleats; A's wear No. 24 at home opener https://www.mlb.com/news/lawrence-butler-honors-rickey-henderson-with-custom-cleats WEST SACRAMENTO -- To begin the next chapter of Athletics baseball in a new city, Lawrence Butler made sure to bring the legacy of a franchise icon with him to the field.
To honor A’s legend and Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, who passed away in December at age 65, #MLB