Top News:
Nick Vadala / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
The Phillies' Alec Bohm sues his parents, alleging they mismanaged his finances — Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents, alleging the pair defrauded him of millions of dollars under the guise of managing his financial affairs. — Bohm says in the suit that his parents …
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports, Phillies Nation and New York Post
RELATED:
Jen McCaffrey / The Athletic:
CB Bucknor has 6 pitches overturned via ABS, including consecutive challenges by Eugenio Suárez — Share full article — CINCINNATI — It was Ryan Watson's big-league debut with the Boston Red Sox, but longtime umpire CB Bucknor might have been feeling more pressure.
Discussion:
New York Post and Yahoo Sports
Kennedi Landry / MLB.com:
deGrom (neck stiffness) scratched from 2026 debut; next start TBD — PHILADELPHIA — Rangers ace Jacob deGrom has been scratched from his 2026 debut start on Saturday afternoon against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park due to neck stiffness. — deGrom said he woke up at 8:22 a.m. ET …
Discussion:
DLLS Sports, Yahoo Sports, New York Post, Deadspin and Seattle Sports
Alex D'Agostino / Sports Illustrated:
The Diamondbacks Have a Serious Baserunning Problem — This needs to be addressed. … The Arizona Diamondbacks are costing themselves runs. — In back-to-back games, the D-backs have handed free outs on the basepaths to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Twice in game one and twice in game two.
Discussion:
Arizona Sports, Burn City Sports and Yahoo Sports
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees, Luis Garcia Agree To Minor League Deal — The Yankees and former Astros righty Luis Garcia are in agreement on a minor league contract, per the team's transaction log at MLB.com. It's presumably a two-year minor league pact, as Garcia underwent his second career Tommy John surgery back in October.
Discussion:
MLB.com, Yahoo Sports and Pinstripe Alley
Charlie Wright / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Trade Curtis Mead To Nationals For Boston Smith — The White Sox have acquired catcher Boston Smith from the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, both teams have announced. Mead was designated for assignment earlier this week after falling short of an Opening Day roster spot.
Discussion:
Federal Baseball and MiLB.com
Tony Paul / The Detroit News:
Detroit Tigers, Game 2: One thing I loved, one thing I didn't — The News' Tony Paul gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 5-2 win over the Padres on Friday: — One thing I loved — Framber Valdez made his debut start for the Tigers, and it was an impressive first impression.
Discussion:
Detroit Free Press and sports.yahoo.com
Dan Hayes / The Athletic:
Joe Ryan's sharp outing might signal start of the end of his Twins tenure — Share full article — BALTIMORE — Joe Ryan missed preparation time this spring with back tightness. He spent part of his offseason wondering if he'd be traded. If those distractions weren't enough …
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports and MLB.com
Phillip Martinez / SNY:
Aaron Judge homers, Cam Schlittler dominates as Yankees blank Giants, 3-0 — Judge and Giancarlo Stanton provided offense with two longballs — POPULAR IN THE COMMUNITY RECENT STORIES — Rangers snap six-game losing skid with 6-1 win over Blackhawks — Boone impressed by Schlittler's ‘power’ on the mound
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports and New York Post
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees haven't give up hope on acquiring Paul Skenes — The Yankees, perhaps encouraged by their belief Pirates superstar Paul Skenes might have interest in them (true or not), tried for Skenes at the deadline but were shut down so quickly the Pirates didn't even listen to the offer, sources say.
Discussion:
MLB.com and Bleacher Report
Ivan / Battery Power:
Three homers, flashy gloves back Chris Sale in 6-0 Opening Day win over Royals — A shutout win with three dingers? Be still my heart. … One game won't exorcise all the demons of yesteryear, but the Atlanta Braves made a huge first step in turning things around on Opening Day …
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports
Jake Rill / MLB.com:
O's usher in fun-filled Albernaz era: 'Nobody's safe from the cart' — BALTIMORE — In the back-right corner of the Orioles' newly renovated clubhouse at Camden Yards, two words have been painted onto the wall: “Day One.” — The phrase was first uttered by manager Craig Albernaz during Baltimore's …
Discussion:
Yahoo Sports and MASN
