At Bat gets you ready for Opening Day
MLB.com At Bat has been updated for Opening Day with expanded features that let you follow the upcoming 2,428 regular season games, plus All-Star Week and the postseason, live from anywhere.
Tigers place Inge on 15-day DL with groin strain
After all the speculation this spring about Brandon Inge's future with the Tigers, the longest-tenured Tiger will open the season on the disabled list. The Tigers placed Inge on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain on Tuesday.
Fans welcome Pujols to Big A with standing O's
Albert Pujols did not get a hit in his first game at Angel Stadium, but that didn't stop the fans from giving him a standing ovation every time he batted in the Freeway Series-opening win over the Dodgers on Monday.
Cabrera homers as Giants top A's
Melky Cabrera clubbed a line-drive homer in Monday's opener of the Bay Bridge Series, with the Giants beating the A's, 4-2.
In new home, Pujols not distracted by doubters
Albert Pujols may not sound like a player striving to stick it to the naysayers, but he certainly has looked like one.
Fifty years ago, they were the .45's
The Astros open their 50th anniversary season on April 6 against the Rockies at Minute Maid Park and on April 10 – the 50th anniversary of the franchise's first game – will wear replica uniforms worn by the original Colt .45's.
Dodger Stadium filled by 50 years of memories
The Dodgers have kept plans for this year's home opener ceremonies under wraps, other than to confirm there will be an appropriate tribute to the 50th anniversary of Dodger Stadium.
Opening Night showcasing transformed clubs
Defending World Series champion St. Louis will help Miami (nee Florida) officially christen the sleek Marlins Park on Wednesday. And what we have never seen before is two teams meeting on Opening Night that have undergone such dramatic transformations over a single winter.
Friars feel Luebke's breakout just the start
No one is laughing these days at Cory Luebke's frame or his stuff, especially opposing hitters in the National League who, in 2011, were introduced to a pitcher who got outs in bunches with raw stuff even as his arsenal continued to grow and develop.
JJ meets world: Marlins ace ready for spotlight
Although Marlins ace Josh Johnson will be making his third straight Opening Day start, nothing compares to this one, which will be on national television against the defending champions.
Energetic Pedroia heart, soul of Red Sox
Dustin Pedroia has always been important to the Red Sox, dating back to his American League Rookie of the Year Award season in 2007, but the case can be made that in this season of transition, his presence has never been as vital.
Critics can't douse empassioned Banister's fire
From Minor League coach to Minor League manager to Major and Minor League organizational field coordinator to Clint Hurdle's bench coach, Jeff Banister is the only member of the organization who has been here for all 19 losing seasons, for every time “wait till next year” turned into the same year.
Untapped potential: LaHair gets shot with Cubs
In each of the last five years, a coach has tapped Bryan LaHair on the shoulder during the last days of Spring Training and told the first baseman he's wanted in the manager's office. But not this year. This year, no tap. This year, the dream is reality.
As always, Collins set to give his all for Mets
MLB.com caught up with Mets manager Terry Collins to pick his brain about the challenges he faces entering a season in which many feel his club will finish in last place in the NL East.
Gonzalez doesn't look back, eyes playoff return
As he prepares for his second season, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez finds himself with virtually the same players and the hope that this year's ending will prove to be more memorable.
Return to Cleveland significant for Vizquel
Omar Vizquel, a multiple Gold Glove winner and potential Hall of Famer, will have a special experience on Opening Day, when he and the Blue Jays travel to Cleveland to face the Indians.