Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. As Major League Baseball prepares for the 13th annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day on the anniversary of that monumental date, the league announced Tuesday that it has increased its financial commitment to the Jackie Robinson Foundation and that the two organizations will expand their partnership beginning this year.
Yankees, Giants bats could lead hit parade
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Odor, Fielder fuel Texas to back Lewis vs. M’s
Colby Lewis picked up his first win of the year with six innings of one-run ball and Rougned Odor tallied a trio of RBIs as Texas topped the Mariners, 7-3, in Monday’s series opener at Safeco Field.
Trout hits first HR of ’16 to pace Angels
Nick Tropeano tossed five scoreless innings and Mike Trout hit a two-run home run as part of a three-run sixth inning to lead the Angels.
Mallex pulled with forehead laceration in debut
As Mallex Smith spent years dreaming of the opportunity to play in the Majors, he probably envisioned a number of different ways to enjoy his debut, none of which likely included him making an early exit with blood streaming down his face.
Cruz bright spot during home slump for Mariners
A Mariners team searching for offense at Safeco Field has seen one positive the past two days with the awakening of Nelson Cruz in the cleanup spot as the big slugger ripped a double and homer and accounted for all three RBIs in Monday’s 7-3 loss to the Rangers.
Nicholas debuts for Texas, leaves tix for grandfather, 92
Rangers catcher Brett Nicholas achieved two dreams in one on Monday night at Safeco Field.
Murphy, Ramos power Nats over struggling Braves
Wilson Ramos collected four hits and Daniel Murphy continued his hot start to the season as the Nationals defeated the Braves 6-4 Monday night at Nationals Park. This was the first game of a seven-game stretch against the rebuilding Braves and Phillies for the Nationals, a schedule that gives them the opportunity to get off to a fast start to the season.
Finnegan shows no-hit stuff into 7th inning
Brandon Finnegan will turn 23 years old on Thursday and has all of six Major League starts on his resume. The Reds left-hander proved on Monday against a formidable Cubs lineup that he’s not too young, nor too inexperienced, to flirt with a no-hitter.
Wrigley roars for Schwarber’s on-field intro
Kyle Schwarber, out for the season after tearing two ligaments in his left knee, received a standing ovation Monday night when he joined his teammates on the field for pregame introductions, using one crutch to go from the dugout to home plate.
Addison Muscle: Cubs stout after no-go no-no
The Cubs got to christen their new party room Monday night. Addison Russell smacked a three-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Cubs to a 5-3 victory over the Reds in the home opener in front of 40,882 at Wrigley Field.
Phanatic, baserunning quirks highlight top GIFs
Here are the top GIFs from Monday’s games, courtesy of @MLBGifs.
Russell adds impressive blast to young resume
Addison Russell is 22 years old, and the third-youngest player in the National League. Cubs manager Joe Maddon can’t wait to see what the young shortstop is like when he grows up.
SoE: Before Story: MLB’s best starts
Over the course of baseball history, many players have authored amazing season-opening performances. Trevor Story is the latest.
Catching on: Ramos heeds advice, goes 4-for-4
Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos took the advice of his hitting coaches, and it paid off as Ramos went 4-for-4 in a 6-4 victory over the Braves at Nationals Park on Monday night.
McHugh bounces back with scoreless outing
Seven scoreless innings in Monday night’s win over the Royals was the performance the Astros always figure they’re going to get from right-hander Collin McHugh.
Cozart exits early with quad tightness
Reds shortstop Zack Cozart exited Monday’s 5-3 loss to the Cubs before the bottom of the fourth inning because of tightness in his lower right quadriceps.