Automated Ball-Strike System sees 61.3% success rate in baseball’s 1st games of the 2026 season – Chicago Tribune
CINCINNATI — Terry Francona had every reason not be a fan of the Automated Ball-Strike System, after the…
Who is Rockies’ Walker Monfort and how is he reshaping downtrodden franchise?
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Rockies will be bad, but they will not be boring
Every action was an admission. Every hire an indictment of last season. Or the last seven. Admit it,…
Joe Musgrove back to playing catch, Yu Darvish appreciation, ABS debuts
Joe Musgrove acknowledged Thursday’s opening day-record crowd of 45,673 from the Petco Park bullpen, where he was posted…
Nightmare start for Nick Pivetta, Padres in opening-day loss to Tigers
Red, white and blue bunting, flyovers and overreaction. All treasured opening-day traditions. For no other game will there…
Padres fans do their part in Game 1 of 81 at Petco Park
Padres fans did their part. Of course they did. They filled the seats at Petco Park, while thousands…
Rockies’ top 10 most intriguing prospects to watch in 2026
Following three straight 100-loss seasons that led to a front-office house cleaning, Rockies fans are peering down the…
Opening-day optimism, fashion choices, loud noises and honoring Randy
Ron Roberts has been attending baseball games in San Diego for more than 70 years, dating to Padres…
Marlins aren’t spending, but are rich in talent for surprise
MIAMI — There is no official announcement for these things, no magical line that’s crossed or number that…
Castle Rock resident, ex-MLB umpire says robo umps are chumps
You can’t spell “ABS” without a little “BS” at the end. If all Earl Weaver has to do…
The SF Giants’ 2026 first impression? Doing everything we hated in 2025
One game out of 162 doesn’t mean much. It’s a little more than one-half of one percent of…
Milwaukee Brewers’ Jackson Chourio opening the season on IL with a fractured left hand – Chicago Tribune
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers are opening their NL Central title defense without outfielder Jackson Chourio after he…