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2026 MLB Daily Recap: Pirates Win Griffin Debut, Other Home Openers

April 3 was Opening Day, part two for many Major League teams. The Nationals, Pirates, Tigers, Twins, and Guardians were among the many to start their home schedules off on the day.

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After blowout win, Athletics look to unleash even more power vs. Astros

The Athletics didn't look potent when they scored 17 total runs while losing five of their first six games. But Lawrence Butler said the real version of the A's are the team that scored 11 runs on Friday night.

Kyle Schwarber News / Fastball on SI / April 4

Kyle Schwarber Stands Alone Atop MLB With Another 460-Foot Blast

The Philadelphia Phillies handed Kyle Schwarber a massive five-year, $150 million deal this past offseason for a reason. Schwarber has become one of the most prolific sluggers in Major League Baseball.

Luis Severino News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 4

Jeffrey Springs Becomes First A's Starter to Experience the 'Severino Room'

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Located at the end of the dugout, just before the restroom, is the new relaxation area for A's starters this season, lovingly dubbed the "Severino Room" after starting pitcher Luis Severino expressed his frustrations with not having a place to unwind during his starts at home.

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Aaron Judge News / Total Pro Sports / April 4

Aaron Judge Shares Injury Concern After Hit-by-Pitch Incident

The New York Yankees are off to a fine start, and Aaron Judge has played a vital role in their success. Judge crushed his third home run of the season while playing against the Miami Marlins on Friday.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 4

MLB roundup: Konnor Griffin shines in debut as Pirates top Orioles

Konnor Griffin, baseball's No. 1 prospect, doubled and drove in a run in his major league debut, propelling the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles in their home opener on Friday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 4

Athletics pound Astros with 6-run 4th in home opener

Lawrence Butler went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs and Max Muncy was 3-for-4 with a blast and drove in three as the Athletics rolled to a 11-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Shohei Ohtani News / Fastball on SI / April 4

Shohei Ohtani Escapes Star-Studded MLB Homerless Streak

It was a good day for Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani on Saturday. First and foremost, Ohtani launched his first home run of the season for Los Angeles.

Shea Langeliers News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 3

Shea Langeliers Points to Standout Addition to A's Staff As Guy to Watch

WEST SACRAMENTO -- At the end of the 2025 season, A's manager Mark Kotsay stood in the box against Luis Medina, who had missed the entire year while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 3

Chase DeLauter belts another HR as Guardians take down Cubs

Rookie Chase DeLauter belted a two-run, two-out homer off Hunter Harvey in the seventh inning, three batters after Gabriel Arias hit a go-ahead solo shot, as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Friday afternoon.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 3

After Feasting on Astros Pitching in 2025, Nick Kurtz Faces New Test in 2026

You could make an easy case that the Houston Astros are the one divisional opponent that the A's should not want to face this weekend, given that they sit atop the AL West at 5-2, have won five games in a row after dropping their first two to the Los Angeles Angels, and they have the best run-scoring offense in the American League.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Pirates Missing Out on Second-Round Pick is a Blessing in Disguise

Last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ second-round pick was the 50th overall selection. They used that pick on then high school right-hander Angel Cervantes.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Fantasy Baseball: Prospects Who Could Make a Late-Season Impact

The #1 prospect in baseball, Konnor Griffin, got the call to the majors Thursday morning. The 19-year-old burgeoning superstar has a chance to make an immediate impact for a Pittsburgh Pirates team that badly needs it.

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Shea Langeliers News / Field Level Media / April 2

Athletics' Shea Langeliers riding historic start into Astros series

Shea Langeliers is putting on a power display not seen by a catcher in 101 years. The Athletics slugger will look to build on a start that includes five homers in six games when the club faces the Houston Astros on Friday night in the home opener at West Sacramento, Calif.

Garrett Acton News / Field Level Media / April 2

Marlins deal RHP Garrett Acton to Twins

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton from the Miami Marlins on Thursday in exchange for minor league right-hander Logan Whitaker.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Five Notable Pittsburgh Pirates Extensions in Recent History

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a legitimate chance of extending top prospect Konnor Griffin before Opening Day. Griffin isn’t just the Pirates’ number one prospect, but the consensus number one prospect across the entire sport.

Shea Langeliers News / Total Apex Sports / April 2

Athletics Are Not Good, But Shea Langeliers Is Off To Historic 2026 Start

The Shea Langeliers-led Athletics fell again Wednesday to the Atlanta Braves, 5-1, to bring their record on the season to the inverse, 1-5. While there have been moments where the offense has assumed a role of competency, they have been marred by reality: of the six games played, the A’s have scored two runs or fewer in four of them.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 2