RJ Hamster
Angels honor Anderson, beat MLB’s hottest team
Saturday, April 18
TOP NEWS
Rookie of the Year races looking robust
It wasn’t easy, but we ranked the Rookie of the Year candidates in both leagues. Have there ever been this many first-year stars?
Angels honor legend Garret Anderson with tribute, patches and a big win
‘I’m better than I’ve ever been’: Soroka’s latest gem a testament to personal growth
McMahon takes ‘a hundred’ practice swings — then one that wins it for Yanks
Ohtani extends on-base streak to 49 games
‘A majestic blast’: Murakami mashes 1st grand slam in Sox outburst
Ramos snaps slump with 416-foot homer as Giants’ bats erupt
Backed by Cruz (HR) and Lowe (3-for-5, 2 RBIs), Chandler earns first win
With 6-run 8th inning, Orioles rally again for another comeback victory
Braves’ gamble sets up crazy week for Pérez, who responds like a true pro
Cubs’ run parade continues with third straight double-digit output
Cole tosses 4 1/3 innings in first Minor League rehab start
TOP PERFORMANCES
Longest Home Run
Max Muncy
452 ft
2nd Inning
Hardest Base Hit
Jordan Walker
114.7 mph
1st Inning
Fastest Strikeout
Aroldis Chapman
101.3 mph
9th Inning
Decisive Play
Orioles
55.6% WPA
8th Inning
10-for-10 career vs. TB’s Nick Martinez after 3-for-3 day
9th career 2-HR game, 1st since May 4last year
2nd Red Sox LHP with 8 shutout IP since 2020 (Crochet)
2nd straight Friday with multi-HR game, 3 extra-base hits
1st career multi-hit game includes 1st career grand slam
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MUST-SEE PLAY
You’ve got to hit it harder than 103 mph to get it past Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
STAFF PICKS
The cold is snow problem for Dodgers
Not even the weather in Denver could put a chill on the Dodgers, who built a snowman before the game. When the game began — on time — Shohei Ohtani immediately got things going with a double, and Tyler Glasnow had little trouble on the mound.
If Red Sox are in green, it’s a walk-off
Seven times the Red Sox have won while wearing their Green Monster City Connect uniforms. And all seven of those victories have come in their last at-bat.
Is peak Mike Trout back?
The early 2026 results appear to indicate he is.
Song choice gets Miller some love from Korn
When Mason Miller enters a game, the song “Blind” blares from the speakers at Petco Park. To show their appreciation, the band sent the hurler some swag.
Angels mourn a franchise icon
Garret Anderson remains the franchise’s all-time leader in games played, hits, RBIs, doubles, total bases, extra-base hits and grand slams.
Nearly 100 girls kick off two-day Trailblazer Series event
For many players, it is a chance to play alongside others who have chosen to stay with baseball at an age when that path often narrows.
Afternoon baseball on MLB Network
Francisco Lindor and the Mets are in Chicago to take on Alex Bregman and the Cubs at 2 p.m. ET, followed by the conclusion of White Sox-A’s.
SCOREBOARD
NYM 4
CHC 12
BAL 6
CLE 4
ATL 9
PHI 0
SF 10
WSH 5
TB 1
PIT 5
KC 2
NYY 4
MIL 7
MIA 5
DET 0
BOS 1
STL 9
HOU 4
CIN 2
MIN 1
LAD 7
COL 1
SD 0
LAA 8
TEX 5
SEA 0
TOR 3
AZ 6
CWS 9
ATH 2
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