New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. appears to have been confused about a play he c...

<p>New York Yankees second baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9520" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9520">Jazz Chisholm Jr.</a> appears to have been confused about a play he couldn't convert during the 10th inning of Saturday's walk-off loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.</p><p>With the bases loaded and one out in the inning, Chisholm had an opportunity to get his team out of the jam when Rays first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13641" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13641">Jonathan Aranda</a> hit a potential double-play ball his way.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">IS IT NOT CLOCKING TO YOU <a href="https://t.co/8MB1t339tG">pic.twitter.com/8MB1t339tG</a></p>— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaysBaseball/status/2043133015782494411?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Chisholm failed to field the grounder cleanly, but could've tagged the runner heading to second before throwing to first to end the inning with the game tied.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>When asked about the play following the loss, Chisholm admitted he wasn't sure which runner he should have tried to get out first.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jazz Chisholm Jr. says he doesn't know if the game-ending run would have scored if he had gotten the out at 1B first, and then gotten the second out of the double play at second<br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/YESNetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YESNetwork</a>) <a href="https://t.co/OnImRZiZwi">pic.twitter.com/OnImRZiZwi</a></p>— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinYanks/status/2043154225228587077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>However, Yankees manager Aaron Boone refuted Chisholm's claim, saying that he believes the two-time All-Star knows the rule in question and used a "default answer" during his interview.</p><p>"He's not confused on it," Boone said ahead of Sunday's game, according to <a href="https://x.com/YESNetwork/status/2043376189062983812">YES Network</a>.</p><p>New York's loss to Tampa Bay was its fourth straight, dropping its record to 8-6.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 04: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium on April 04, 2026 in New York City.

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Francisco Lindor hasn't played like his usual self during the early stages of the season and New ...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2909" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2909">Francisco Lindor</a> hasn't played like his usual self during the early stages of the season and New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza doesn't understand why.</p><p>"It's weird because that's not him," Mendoza said when asked about the star shortstop's series of mental errors.</p><p>"It's hard to explain. He'll be the first one, he'll tell you that he's got to be better. Never seen that, some of those plays that he's just out of position at times."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Carlos Mendoza was asked about Francisco Lindor's lapses early on in the season:<br><br>"It's weird because that's not him. It's hard to explain. He'll be the first one, he'll tell you that he's got to be better. Never seen that, some of those plays that he's just out of position at… <a href="https://t.co/fuyddxIbs8">pic.twitter.com/fuyddxIbs8</a></p>— SNY (@SNYtv) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYtv/status/2043111084098240808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Lindor had a mental lapse in the second inning of Saturday's 11-6 loss to the Athletics, which proved costly.</p><p>The infielder ran past second base to field a ball that was destined for the glove of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3420" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3420">Marcus Semien</a>, which took him out of position to turn an inning-ending double play. The A's wound up scoring on the play and went on to plate seven runs in 2 1/3 innings off Mets starter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15438" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15438">Kodai Senga</a>.</p><p>Lindor held himself accountable for the mistake, though the Mets as a whole also contributed to the poor defense behind Senga during their fourth straight loss.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Senga could've got out of the inning there and I didn't help him"<br><br>Francisco Lindor talks about what happened on the ground ball in the second inning: <a href="https://t.co/Esh95dxigD">pic.twitter.com/Esh95dxigD</a></p>— SNY (@SNYtv) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYtv/status/2043114328820273644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Lindor's <a href="https://x.com/NYNJHarper/status/2042792198463258680">growing list</a> of errors are an understandable source of frustration, but the 32-year-old expects to play better baseball as the season goes on.</p><p>"I'm a professional baseball player and I've just got to be better. I've got to help this team win," he<a href="https://x.com/SNYtv/status/2043116330589524224"> said</a>.</p>

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets in action prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on April 08, 2026 in New York City.

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<p><em>Warning: Video contains coarse language</em></p><p>Tyson Fury's return to boxing ended in victory for the former heavyweight champion, who defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision in front of a packed house Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.</p><p>The judges scored the fight 120-108, 120-108, and 119-109 in favor of the Gypsy King, who pushed his professional record to 35-2-1.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Fury's win - his first since back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024 - sets up a potential superfight against Anthony Joshua, whom Fury challenged following the victory.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tyson Fury to Anthony Joshua: “10 years in the making. Let’s fucking dance.” 🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FuryMakhmudov?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FuryMakhmudov</a> <a href="https://t.co/6AqTsOE3D2">pic.twitter.com/6AqTsOE3D2</a></p>— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/netflixsports/status/2043087539758682536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Joshua, a former heavyweight champion in his own right, defeated Jake Paul by knockout in December 2025. Prior to beating Paul, Joshua was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September 2024.</p><p>A bout between the two British heavyweights has been on boxing fans' radar for several years.</p><p>Fury <a href="https://x.com/uncrownedcombat/status/2043113337849102846">said</a> he would retire again if the Joshua fight doesn't happen.</p>

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua exchange words after the Heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11, 2026 in London, England.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8674" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8674">Pete Alonso</a>'s first season with the Baltimore Orioles has gotten off to a rocky start, and the slugger isn't happy with his performance early on.</p><p>"This is not my standard," Alonso said following Friday's 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants, according to <a href="https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/2042801278212792521">MLB.com's Jake Rill</a>.</p><p>"Results-wise, yeah, it's unacceptable for me, and I will be better. ... I feel bad. A lot of people believe in me, and I believe in myself, but I'm not delivering results. I will. I just haven't. But I will."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Alonso is hitting .176/.263/.275 with one home run, three RBIs, and 17 strikeouts in his first 13 games since signing a five-year, $155-million deal in the offseason.</p><p>Baltimore brought in the 31-year-old to provide some much-needed power and production after he hit 264 homers across seven seasons with the New York Mets.</p><p>Although he hasn't lived up to those standards so far, "The Polar Bear" said he's confident that his best is yet to come with the Orioles, who he believes are capable of playing winning baseball despite their 6-7 record.</p><p>"I'm here to win. And I expect more out of myself, and I know other people do as well," Alonso said, according to <a href="https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/2042800272460611859">Rill</a>. </p><p>"The best is obviously going to come. ... And I will be better."</p><p> </p><p> </p>

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 10: Pete Alonso #25 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after striking out to end the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 10, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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<p>Boston Red Sox first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3571" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3571">Willson Contreras</a> put the Milwaukee Brewers on notice after being hit by a pitch from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8683" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8683">Brandon Woodruff</a> during Monday's 8-6 loss.</p><p>"They always say, 'I'm not trying to hit you.' That gets old. So next time they hit me again, I'm going to take one of them out. That's a message," Contreras said, according to <a href="https://x.com/timbhealey/status/2041342438934036617">The Boston Globe's Tim Healey</a>.</p><p>Contreras was hit by Woodruff in the third inning and appeared visibly upset after the umpires reviewed the play. Contreras' brother William, who catches for the Brewers, had to walk him up the line to first base.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brandon Woodruff hits Willson Contreras for the 6th time in his career...<br><br>Willson was not happy they tried to challenge this 😡 <a href="https://t.co/VXyNRuFJqZ">pic.twitter.com/VXyNRuFJqZ</a></p>— NESN (@NESN) <a href="https://twitter.com/NESN/status/2041302229018112084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Contreras, a former NL Central player with the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, has now been hit by Woodruff six times throughout his career.</p><p>"We've been through this ... it seems like every year. He's trying to play a game, and he's trying to get his side fired up. Once I knew what was going on, I wasn't going to let it affect me on the mound," Woodruff said, according to <a href="https://x.com/timbhealey/status/2041349499583398359">Healey</a>.</p><p>The Red Sox are off to a frustrating start to the 2026 campaign, losing eight of their first 10 games.</p><p> </p>

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 6: Willson Contreras #40 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being hit by a pitch during the third inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park on April 6, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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<p>Cleveland Guardians third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4066" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4066">José Ramírez</a> became the franchise leader in games played on Monday, appearing in his 1,620th contest against the Kansas City Royals.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Most GP in Cleveland history" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-9FeB3" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/9FeB3/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="319" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure><p>The Guardians celebrated the third baseman's milestone by gifting him with a base from his position.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">José Ramírez is now the <a href="https://twitter.com/CleGuardians?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CleGuardians</a> all-time leader in games played 🫡 <a href="https://t.co/LWbwQJYZSl">pic.twitter.com/LWbwQJYZSl</a></p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/2041304146465239497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Ramírez debuted for Cleveland in September 2013. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 33-year-old has appeared in every game of his 14-year career with Cleveland and is the only active player to lead his franchise in games played, according to <a href="https://x.com/SlangsOnSports/status/2039517904283025794">MLB.com's Sarah Langs</a>.</p><p>Ramírez also sits in the top five in franchise history in homers, RBIs, runs scored, doubles, and total bases.</p><p> </p>

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 22: José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians warms up prior to the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Friday, August 22, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout suffered a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitc...

<p>Los Angeles Angels outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1674" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1674">Mike Trout</a> suffered a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch in the eighth inning of Sunday's win over the Seattle Mariners, manager Kurt Suzuki said, per <a href="https://x.com/EricaLWeston/status/2040943440536723623">Angels reporter Erica Weston</a>.</p><p>Suzuki added that X-rays taken of Trout's hand returned negative. The Angels are listing the 34-year-old as day-to-day.</p><p>"After looking at how swollen it got, it scared me," Trout said postgame, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/amp/news/mike-trout-exits-after-hit-by-pitch-on-hand.html">Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com</a>. "So I'm just relieved it's not broken."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Trout yelled in pain after being hit in the hand by a 94-mph fastball from Mariners reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15422" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15422">Casey Legumina</a>. He left the game after a long discussion with Suzuki and the Angels' training staff.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Trout was just hit on his left hand and it sounded loud. He's leaving the game. Looked like it got him on his hand pad. He tried to stay in the game but ended up leaving with trainer Mike Frostad. Second time he's been hit this series. <a href="https://t.co/XBMTJRij7g">pic.twitter.com/XBMTJRij7g</a></p>— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/RhettBollinger/status/2040926354603225522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"We know where they're trying to get me out, fastballs up and in, so it's just frustrating," Trout said about the inside pitch from Legumina. "You know, if you can't control it up there, you shouldn't do it. So it is what it is."</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12545" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12545">Oswald Peraza</a> came in to run for Trout, who was 1-for-4 in the contest with two strikeouts.</p><p>Trout entered the contest with a .941 OPS and has appeared in every Angels game this season.</p><p>He got into 130 contests last campaign after appearing in 111 combined games across 2023 and 2024 due to injuries.</p>

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels is hit by a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 05, 2026 in Anaheim, California.

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<p>The Houston Astros placed right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12893" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12893">Hunter Brown</a> on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, the team announced Sunday.</p><p>The move is retroactive to April 2.</p><p>Brown started against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, striking out eight across six innings and allowing just one hit. His shoulder "didn't feel right" during his throwing program on Friday, and he has since been sent to Houston to be evaluated by team doctors, manager Joe Espada said Sunday, according to <a href="https://x.com/matthewkawahara/status/2040856213911646371">Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 27-year-old has been terrific for the Astros in his two starts this season, allowing one earned run and five hits while striking out 17 in 10 2/3 innings.</p><p>Brown, who finished third in AL Cy Young voting last season, will have his roster spot filled by right-hander Christian Roa.</p>

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 31: Hunter Brown #58 of the Houston Astros reacts in the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Daikin Park on March 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

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<p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/7" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/7">New York Islanders</a> fired Patrick Roy and hired Peter DeBoer as their next head coach, the team announced Sunday.</p><p>Roy was relieved of his duties by first-year general manager Mathieu Darche after serving as head coach since January 2024. The 60-year-old had two years remaining on his contract.</p><p>DeBoer's hiring by the Islanders is not just for the remainder of this season and includes additional term, reports <a href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/2040831318725173287">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>DeBoer previously served as head coach of the Dallas Stars. He was let go by the Stars last June after leading them to three consecutive trips to the Western Conference final. He's also coached the Vegas Golden Knights, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils, and Florida Panthers. </p><p>The 57-year-old has led two different teams to the Stanley Cup final and has the most playoffs wins (97) by a head coach without a Stanley Cup championship. He also owns a perfect 9-0 record in Game 7, which is the most wins in NHL coaching history.</p><p>The Islanders have lost four straight and seven of their last 10 games.</p><p> </p>

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 28: Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer looks up at the videoboard during game 5 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche on April 28, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

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<p>Kansas City Royals rookie catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/16008" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/16008">Carter Jensen</a> created a commotion in his team's clubhouse Thursday after he failed to arrive on time for their game against the Minnesota Twins because he overslept.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13889" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13889">Vinnie Pasquantino</a> said the Royals were concerned about Jensen's whereabouts when he didn't arrive at the clubhouse on time.</p><p>"First and foremost, we're glad Carter's OK. That was the initial thought when we tried to get a hold of his parents." Pasquantino said, according to <a href="https://x.com/McKenzieMNelson/status/2039833512014987740">McKenzie Nelson of KSHB 41 News</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Once we found out he was OK, we're like 'Alright, it's a growing moment.' He's really young, there are some things that cannot happen and that's one of them. He's going to have to wear it on the chin the same way anyone would have to. It can't happen."</p><p>Jensen was scratched from the starting lineup and owned up to his mistake following the Royals' 5-1 loss.</p><p>"I didn't wake up to my alarm. Slept through it," Jensen said, according to <a href="https://x.com/SamMcDowell11/status/2039820880025366719">Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star</a>.</p><p>"Don't really have an excuse - nor should I. It sucks. It happens. I feel like I let teammates down, coaches down. Just learn from it and just know it won't happen again."</p><p>Jensen, who is one of the early AL Rookie of the Year hopefuls, was replaced in the starting lineup by 36-year-old <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2082" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2082">Salvador Perez</a>, who was originally preparing to DH. Jensen entered the game in the ninth inning as a defensive replacement for Perez.</p>

SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 18: Carter Jensen #22 of the Kansas City Royals walks to the on deck circle during a Spring Training game against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on March 18, 2026 in Surprise, Arizona.

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<p><em>Warning: Story contains coarse language</em></p><p>San Francisco Giants third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5380" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5380">Matt Chapman</a> was irate with teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15480" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15480">Casey Schmitt</a> after the first baseman failed to make a catch during Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the San Diego Padres.</p><p>Chapman was seen telling Schmitt to "catch the f-----g ball" after the third baseman's throw sailed over his teammate's head.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Catch the fucking ball.”<br><br>Matt Chapman wasn’t happy with Casey Schmitt after he let his throw to first get by him <a href="https://t.co/XVnMeNp6Rr">pic.twitter.com/XVnMeNp6Rr</a></p>— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/2039466921620345217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The inning would have been over had Schmitt made the catch. Instead, the Padres scored a run and extended their lead, though most of San Diego's damage was done in a four-run eighth inning.</p><p>Chapman and Schmitt talked it out after the game and appear to be on good terms.</p><p>"We're all brothers here," Chapman said, according to <a href="https://x.com/PavlovicNBCS/status/2039485297809912200">Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area</a>. "It's the heat of the moment. I already talked to Casey. It's all good."</p><p>Schmitt, who's gotten regular reps at first base this season after coming up as a middle infielder, held himself accountable for the mistake.</p><p>"We're trying to win games," he said, according to <a href="https://x.com/ShaynaRubin/status/2039485439946719427">the San Francisco Chronicle's Shayna Rubin</a>. "I mean, obviously I'm not mad about it or anything. That's baseball. I mean, those are things I should have done and didn't."</p><p> </p>

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Matt Chapman #26 of the San Francisco Giants in the field during the third inning of the spring training game against the Colorado Rockies at Scottsdale Stadium on February 26, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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<p>Boston Red Sox left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12246" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12246">Garrett Crochet</a> was not pleased with himself after allowing five runs (four earned) during a 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday.</p><p>"It's embarrassing," Crochet said, according to <a href="https://x.com/SmittyOnMLB/status/2039460129532223786">MassLive's Christopher Smith</a>.</p><p>"And typically in the past, I've played that stopper role. And today I just let the guys down, especially when we scratched one (run) early in the first. And then for me to give it right back and then ultimately give them the lead at the bottom of the first, it's not acceptable."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Red Sox jumped out to an early lead in the first inning thanks to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3571" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3571">Willson Contreras</a>' RBI single, but Crochet struggled in the bottom half of the frame. He allowed back-to-back doubles to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9552" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9552">Yordan Alvarez</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9550" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9550">Isaac Paredes</a>, which was followed by a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4232" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4232">Trevor Story</a> error and RBI single from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3836" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3836">Christian Walker</a>.</p><p>Crochet followed his rough first with three solid innings before things went awry in the fifth when he allowed three more runs. He was replaced by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14150" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14150">Greg Weissert</a> to begin the sixth.</p><p>The 26-year-old entered Wednesday with his Red Sox having lost four straight.</p><p>Crochet expects the team to perform better once they return to Fenway Park for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres.</p><p>"We're about to go home, and I expect us to have a better response once we get there, especially with an off day to really sit on this, sit on these tough times," Crochet <a href="https://x.com/SmittyOnMLB/status/2039460778357473365">said</a>. </p><p>"But today I felt like we made the adjustment. Ultimately, it was me that kind of screwed the game up for us."</p><p> </p>

CINCINNATI, OHIO - MARCH 26: Garrett Crochet #35 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning of the Opening Day game against the Cincinnati Reds on March 26, 2026 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce was carted off the field with an injury in the third in...

<p>Toronto Blue Jays right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8204" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8204">Cody Ponce</a> was carted off the field with an injury in the third inning of his team debut Monday.</p><p>Ponce was diagnosed with right knee discomfort, the team later announced.</p><p>Following the Blue Jays' 14-5 loss to the Colorado Rockies, manager John Schneider said Ponce was in the process of undergoing an MRI to determine the full extent of his injury.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"(He) kinda felt it hyperextend a little bit. That's what he told me on the field," Schneider said, per <a href="https://x.com/LindsayDunnTV/status/2038807291655311370">reporter Lindsay Dunn</a>. "(We) gotta wait for MRI results. Hoping for the best. It sucks - his first outing and his journey, what he's been through. So, hopefully it's the best news possible tomorrow."</p><p>The 31-year-old fell to the ground while trying to field a grounder off the bat of Colorado Rockies outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12616" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12616">Jake McCarthy</a> and was immediately attended to by a trainer.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cody Ponce exits the game after appearing to tweak his leg. <a href="https://t.co/fwgH9LO0m9">pic.twitter.com/fwgH9LO0m9</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/2038766275892056436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15396" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15396">Louis Varland</a> replaced Ponce, who allowed one hit and one earned run with three strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings.</p><p>Ponce was making his first MLB appearance since 2021. He signed a three-year, $30-million contract in December after putting together an MVP season in Korea last year.</p><p>The Blue Jays' starting rotation is already without injured pitchers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4769" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4769">José Berríos</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9542" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9542">Shane Bieber</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/20109" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/20109">Trey Yesavage</a>.</p>

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 30: Toronto Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Cody Ponce (66) is being carted off the field after an injury during the MLB regular season game between the Colorado Rockies and the Toronto Blue Jays on March 30, 2026, at Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada.

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<p>The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, who went seven long games in an epic 2025 World Series, began their 2026 campaigns with respective series sweeps.</p><p>Toronto defeated the Athletics 5-2 on Sunday, thanks to homers from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2931" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2931">George Springer</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9609" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9609">Jesús Sánchez</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/20140" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/20140">Kazuma Okamoto</a>. </p><p>The American League champions ended each of their first two games against the Athletics with a walk-off winning hit and received stellar starting pitching across the three contests. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Blue Jays combined to strike out 50 batters during the opening series, setting a major-league record for strikeouts in the first three games of a season, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/blue-jays-50-strikeouts-d080ae44d7571413293832b210f15674">Ian Harrison of the Associated Press</a>.</p><p>"Fiftieth-year anniversary of the Blue Jays and 50 strikeouts over three," manager John Schneider said. "Pretty round number."</p><p>Blue Jays starters <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3634" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3634">Kevin Gausman</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8145" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8145">Dylan Cease</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8244" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8244">Eric Lauer</a> combined to allow four earned runs and record 32 strikeouts in the series.</p><p>"We faced good pitching," Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. "They have some really good arms. Obviously, their frontline starters we had our hands full with."</p><p>Meanwhile, the Dodgers took all three games of their season-opening series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, claiming their third win Saturday by a score of 3-2.</p><p>Los Angeles' bullpen stood out in each of its victories, combining to throw 11 2/3 scoreless innings.</p><p>Catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8289" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8289">Will Smith</a> has been a force in the Dodgers' lineup, hitting two home runs and five RBIs along with a 1.091 OPS thus far.</p><p>Smith, who celebrated his birthday Saturday, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3510160" href="https://thescore.com/news/3510160">stunned</a> the division rival D-Backs that night with a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning. The blast wound up being the game-winner.</p>

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 29: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo-home run in the first inning of their MLB game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre on March 29, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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<p>Los Angeles Lakers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/68198" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/68198">Luka Doncic</a> won't play against the Washington Wizards on Monday after being suspended by the NBA on Saturday.</p><p>The 27-year-old picked up his 16th technical foul of the season during Friday's game versus the Brooklyn Nets, triggering an automatic one-game suspension.</p><p>Doncic and Nets forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96117" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96117">Ziaire Williams</a> both received technical fouls following an altercation between the two in the third quarter.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The sequence that led to the double technicals for Luka Doncic and Ziaire Williams.<br><br>If Luka's technical foul (his 16th of the season), isn't rescinded like last time, by league rule he'll have to serve a one-game suspension Monday vs. Washington. <a href="https://t.co/Qjj7EOZcTB">https://t.co/Qjj7EOZcTB</a> <a href="https://t.co/esYjyebu9B">pic.twitter.com/esYjyebu9B</a></p>— Khobi Price (@khobi_price) <a href="https://twitter.com/khobi_price/status/2037745357707444484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"(Williams) was yelling in my face - three times," Doncic said postgame, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48327628/lakers-luka-doncic-get-1-game-ban-tech-upheld">ESPN's Dave McMenamin</a>. "I just wanted to get out of there. It's a double tech, of course. What can I say? I didn't even talk. I just wanted to get out of there. And they said I pushed - my push was 'exaggerated,' which (it) was obviously not. And I don't know what else to tell you."</p><p>The six-time All-Star initially picked up a 16th technical last Saturday for exchanging words with Orlando Magic center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/76007" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/76007">Goga Bitadze</a>, but the NBA rescinded it after the Lakers filed an appeal with the league office.</p><p>Doncic leads the NBA in scoring with 33.7 points per game, while the Lakers sit third in the Western Conference standings.</p>

Los Angeles, CA - March 27: Lakers guard Luka Doncic, #77, celebrates a basket over the Brooklyn Nets in the first half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Friday, March 27, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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<p>Baltimore Orioles shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12258">Gunnar Henderson</a> would consider becoming the next player to ink an extension with the club after teammates <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12302" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12302">Shane Baz</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17667" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17667">Samuel Basallo</a> signed long term.</p><p>"Any time they want to come my way, I'm open ears," the 24-year-old said Saturday, according to <a href="https://x.com/afkostka/status/2037925890063994913">Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner</a>.</p><p>"But also my first priority right now is to win ballgames and do whatever I can to bring a championship to the Orioles. All of that (contract stuff) is secondary right now."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Orioles signed Baz to a five-year extension Friday that's reportedly worth $68 million. Baltimore extended Basallo with an eight-year, $67-million contract last August.</p><p>“We are open for business, of course," Orioles owner David Rubenstein said when asked about extending other players on the team, according to <a href="https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/2037919689452458271">MLB.com's Jake Rill</a>.</p><p>Henderson is one of the top young players in the big leagues, authoring a .269/.346/.483 slash line with 86 home runs, 260 RBIs, and 62 steals in 498 MLB games.</p><p>The 2023 AL Rookie of the Year has finished top 10 in AL MVP voting twice, including a fourth-place finish in 2024.</p>

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Gunnar Henderson #2 of the Baltimore Orioles prepares for a pitch during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at the Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 23, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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<p>The Baltimore Orioles signed right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12302" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12302">Shane Baz</a> to a five-year extension, they announced Friday. </p><p>The deal is worth $68 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/2037618589780394265">ESPN's Jeff Passan</a>. It contains no options, according to <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/2037631394617106537">Jon Heyman of the New York Post</a>.</p><p>"We were ecstatic to acquire a pitcher of Shane's talent during the offseason and are thrilled we could come to a long-term agreement to keep him in Baltimore," Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said in a statement obtained by <a href="https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/2037647694701748236">Jake Rill of MLB.com</a>. "Our ownership group, led by David Rubenstein, continues to provide our organization with support and resources as we pursue consistent success on the field."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Baz is entering his first campaign with the Orioles after Baltimore acquired him in an offseason trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.</p><p>The Orioles buy out three years of salary arbitration and get two additional years of club control by extending Baz, who was set to earn $3.5 million this season.</p><p>The 26-year-old made a career-high 31 starts for the Rays in 2025, authoring a 4.87 ERA and 4.37 FIP with 176 strikeouts in 166 1/3 innings. The right-hander also ranked in the 88th percentile in fastball velocity and 73rd percentile in groundball percentage, according to <a href="https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/shane-baz-669358?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlb">Baseball Savant</a>.</p><p>Baz is part of an improved Orioles rotation that includes fellow offseason acquisition <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4426" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4426">Chris Bassitt</a>, as well as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9579" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9579">Trevor Rogers</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12260" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12260">Kyle Bradish</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5202" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5202">Zach Eflin</a>.</p>

SARASOTA, FLORIDA - MARCH 04: Shane Baz #34 of the Baltimore Orioles delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros during a Grapefruit League spring training game at Ed Smith Stadium on March 04, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida.

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Five-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder Jason Heyward announced his retirement from Major League ...

<p>Five-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1375" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1375">Jason Heyward</a> announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Friday.</p><p>Heyward shared his decision during a segment on MLB Network, thanking everyone for "allowing me to live out my dream."</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Thank you for allowing me to live out my dream.” 🥹<br><br>Jason Heyward calls it a career after 16 MLB seasons ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/REbibqRYOA">https://t.co/REbibqRYOA</a> <a href="https://t.co/h0kDPfIiuG">pic.twitter.com/h0kDPfIiuG</a></p>— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/2037555070493941897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The 36-year-old ends his career after 16 big-league campaigns between the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, and Houston Astros.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Along with his five Gold Gloves, Heyward earned one All-Star selection and was a World Series champion in 2016 with the Cubs. He memorably helped rally the team by giving a speech during a rain delay in Game 7.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bg1_CnIFKFI?si=KnCYCtWxsIOHMjZP" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure><p>Drafted 14th overall by the Atlanta Braves in 2007, Heyward accrued 34.8 WAR, according to FanGraphs, and recorded 186 home runs, 730 RBIs, and 125 steals across his career.</p><p> </p>

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 01: Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after being honored in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on October 01, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

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<p>The New York Yankees tried to make a gigantic splash at last season's trade deadline by attempting to acquire <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17521" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17521">Paul Skenes</a> from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources told the <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/03/26/sports/yankees-havent-give-up-hope-on-acquiring-paul-skenes-in-future/">New York Post's Jon Heyman</a>. </p><p>However, the Pirates quickly shut down the Yankees, even with New York prepared to offer four top prospects, Heyman adds.</p><p>Though the names of the prospects discussed are unknown, Heyman mentions <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/18809" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/18809">Cam Schlittler</a>, George Lombard Jr., Spencer Jones, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/20147" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/20147">Carlos Lagrange</a> as viable players that were in the Yankees' farm system at the time.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>People within the Yankees organization remain hopeful about acquiring the reigning NL Cy Young winner in the future since his girlfriend, Livvy Dunne, lives in New York, Heyman reports.</p><p>Skenes is under contract with Pittsburgh until 2030. If he continues to succeed, he could earn a long-term deal with an average annual salary of $50 million. That figure would likely price out the Pirates, whose largest contract in club history came in 2023 when they signed outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8245" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8245">Bryan Reynolds</a> to an eight-year, $106.75-million extension.</p><p>Skenes had a rocky start to his 2026 campaign against the New York Mets on Thursday, but he's been one of the best pitchers in baseball since debuting in 2024. The 23-year-old owns a 2.10 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 387 strikeouts in 321 1/3 career innings.</p>

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 11: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on July 11, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Pirates 2-1.

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<p>It was an Opening Day to forget for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17521" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17521">Paul Skenes</a>.</p><p>The Pittsburgh Pirates removed Skenes in the first inning after the reigning NL Cy Young winner allowed five runs and recorded just two outs during Thursday's 11-7 loss to the New York Mets.</p><p>"You've gotta look at it for what it is, there wasn't a ton of hard contact," Skenes <a href="https://x.com/SNY_Mets/status/2037274270347215084">told reporters</a> postgame. "The batting average on balls in play thing was super high today. That'll go down as the season goes on."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The five runs allowed by Skenes tied his previous career high.</p><p>"I'm not as upset about this for me, personally, as people would probably think," Skenes said, according to the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3508531" href="https://thescore.com/news/3508531">Associated Press</a>. "Because they did a really good job. It was an abnormal outing."</p><p>Skenes walked two and gave up a bases-clearing triple to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12406" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12406">Brett Baty</a>, whose fly ball was misjudged by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10705" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10705">Oneil Cruz</a> in center field. </p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brett Baty CLEARS THE BASES 😤<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Mets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mets</a> are making some noise on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OpeningDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OpeningDay</a> 💪 <a href="https://t.co/Jwusemrx9E">pic.twitter.com/Jwusemrx9E</a></p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/2037225027091738862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Cruz then lost a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3420" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3420">Marcus Semien</a> fly ball in the sun during the next at-bat, leading to an RBI double for the Mets second baseman.</p><p>"That ball straight at him, he came in, got a bad read," Pirates manager Don Kelly said. "He's been working hard out there. He just needs to continue to get better. Then the one in the sun. He just lost it in the sun."</p><p>The Pirates center fielder recorded minus-14 defensive runs saved at the position last season. His defensive miscues were immediately criticized by Philadelphia 76ers center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/31932" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/31932">Joel Embiid</a>.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cruz, get ready to learn DH buddy!!</p>— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoelEmbiid/status/2037226741521887458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"It got in the sun a little bit at the end, but those are the ones that I will get better at, for sure," Cruz said. </p><p>Skenes threw 37 pitches before getting replaced by right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/11760" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/11760">Yohan Ramírez</a>.</p><p>"I felt good, but (we were) being precautionary," Skenes said. "The pitch count wasn't going to be super, super high today anyway."</p><p>He added: "Obviously not ideal to have a bullpen game on Opening Day."</p>

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 26: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks back to the dugout during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in New York, New York.

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