They won, in case that wasn’t clear.
UCLA honors Jackie with bronze ’42’ statue
UCLA paid tribute to one of baseball’s most influential stars on Saturday, unveiling a monument to Jackie Robinson at its Westwood campus.
Loss of Forde monumental for baseball family
A void was created on Friday when Shannon Forde, the Mets’ sweetheart, the passionate professional cherished by everyone in baseball’s widespread family of media folks, passed.
Maeda adjusts quickly in Dodgers debut
As two scoreless innings in his Cactus League debut on Saturday indicate, Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda’s transition from Japan to the Major Leagues is going well, if not without the occasional surprise.
Berrios brushes off nerves in first spring audition
Top prospect Jose Berrios admitted he was a bit too excited during his Grapefruit League debut in the Twins’ 13-2 win over the Orioles on Saturday at Hammond Stadium.
Cano slugs first home run of spring
Robinson Cano wasted little time cranking his first home run of Cactus League play on Saturday as the Mariners second baseman jumped on a first-inning pitch from Angels left-hander Nate Smith and drove it onto the right-field berm at Peoria Stadium.
Cubs buzz off hair for cancer research
Edgar Olmos wanted to make sure his 9-month-old daughter, Siena, was present when he had his head shaved Saturday for the Cubs’ “Respect Bald” fundraiser benefiting pediatric cancer research.
Royals show off their World Series trophy and pick up their WWE belt on the same day
It’s a good day to be a Royals fan.
Ex-slugger Johnson returns to Rays as knuckleballer
Who can forget Dan Johnson and his historic home runs? Now Johnson wants to get into the business of preventing home runs via a knuckleball.
Miller shakes off nerves in D-backs debut
There were nerves for Shelby Miller on Saturday afternoon when he toed the rubber for his first spring game for the D-backs — a 7-2 loss to the Dodgers — since the December blockbuster trade that delivered him to the desert.
Eovaldi feels good after simulated game
Yankees right-hander Nathan Eovaldi threw 31 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday at George M. Steinbrenner Field, and said he is ready to make his first start of the spring.
Batting leadoff, Tulo smacks first spring homer
Troy Tulowitzki won’t be hitting leadoff during the regular season, but that’s where he was Saturday in the Blue Jays’ 9-6 win over the Phillies. The All-Star shortstop got things started with a bang as he went deep to left field.
Mateo, Judge give Yanks glimpse of future
With Jorge Mateo and promising outfielder Aaron Judge rated as the Yankees’ Top 2 prospects by MLB Pipeline, the organization has reason to be excited about what is coming.
Stanton flashes powerful arm with assist
During Saturday’s batting practice, Giancarlo Stanton launched a ball that nearly cleared the roof of the Marlins’ building located beyond the left-field wall at Roger Dean Stadium. In the second inning of Miami’s 3-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Cardinals, Stanton showcased his powerful right arm by throwing out a runner at the plate.
Gomez working on subtle changes to swing
In his first at-bat of the spring, Astros outfielder Carlos Gomez took one of his customary mighty swings and wound up twisted with a knee on the ground as the ball zoomed past him. The Astros would like him to cut down on his swing somewhat, but Gomez’s swing was business as usual in Grapefruit League play Saturday.
Price dialed in during simulated game
Saturday’s simulated game provided a glimpse at David Price’s focus and precision at such an early stage of Spring Training.
Strasburg on his game in impressive ’16 debut
Right-hander Stephen Strasburg was dealing in his first spring game as the Nationals pounded the Tigers, 8-4, on Saturday afternoon at Space Coast Stadium. He pitched two innings, allowed two runs on two hits and struck out five.