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Cubs’ Marcus Stroman commits first of 14 Opening Day pitch-clock violations

Five violations were by batters, eight by pitchers and one by a catcher as all MLB teams opened on the same day for the first time since 1968.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023

Seattle’s Matt Brash Struck Out Jose Ramirez With the Nastiest Pitch of Opening Day

This pitch was FILTHY.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31, 2023

MLB Baseball 2023: Timing is Everything

New rules emphasize importance of speed

TV Tech · Mar 31, 2023

Rockies closer Daniel Bard placed on IL due to anxiety

SAN DIEGO — Rockies closer Daniel Bard, who overcame the yips to resurrect his baseball career and produce one of the best seasons in club history, was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with what Bard is calling anxiety issues.

The Denver Post · Mar 31, 2023

Brandon Nimmo’s two-run double lifts Mets to opening day win over Marlins

MIAMI — The opening day matchup in Miami was exactly what you want to see as a baseball fan. Two aces were on the hill for the Mets and their NL East foe, the Miami Marlins.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023

Small ball, timely offense drive Pirates to opening day victory in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — If the Pirates are going to achieve their big-picture goal this season — essentially to play a better brand of baseball and start winning games — the recipe they deployed on opening day in Cincinnati is a keeper.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023

Funerals set for 3 of the Nashville school shooting victims

Funeral services have been set for an adult and two girls who were killed in this week’s school shooting in Nashville, as the grieving city mourns the victims of the horrific attack on what should have been a normal day of school

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

How Baseball Fans Are Reacting to the First MLB Regular Season Games With a Pitch Clock

The league’s most substantial rule change has already become a big hit.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30, 2023

MLB Opening Day 2023: Live stream, TV Channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of Opening Day for the 2023 Major League Baseball season, with all your favourite teams in action for the first time since 1968

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2023

Joy, for now, in Wrigleyville: Cubs fans flock to season opener

The Cubs faced the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday at Wrigley Field in their first game of the season, with fans showing up in the neighborhood to celebrate Opening Day hours before the first pitch.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023