HOT NEWS: Astros’ Valdez scratched with sore elbow, Blair Henley set for MLB debut against hometown Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Houston Astros scratched All-Star left-hander Framber Valdez from his scheduled start Monday night against the Texas Rangers because of left elbow soreness.

Atlanta to celebrate 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th homer

Monday is the 50th anniversary of Braves legend Hank Aaron’s 715th home run, which put him past Babe Ruth as baseball’s all-time leading home run hitter.

BREAKING: Seager helps break open game with RBI single after 2-run error as Rangers beat Astros 7-2

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager helped break open a close game with an RBI single for Texas after the star shortstop’s two-run error gave Houston an early lead, and

BREAKING: Cubs can’t take advantage of Jordan Wicks’ stellar day in Dodgers’ 4-1 win over Cubs

Jordan Wicks pitched 4.2 innings and limited the power-hitting Dodgers, but the Cubs had their five-game winning streak snapped.

Report: Giancarlo Stanton among MLB’s most expensive disappointments after problematic start

The Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton struck out in 13 of his first 25 plate appearances. He waved futilely at righty sliders breaking away from his swing.

BREAKING: Miller’s homecoming ends badly after electric start at Wrigley

McHenry native Bobby Miller celebrated his 25th birthday with a notable task, the first Chicago start of his big-league career. Miller took the mound for the Dodgers Friday at Wrigley Field and at fir…

NEWS: San Francisco Giants home opener at Oracle Park ignites baseball fever

The crack of a baseball bat echoed through San Francisco’s Oracle Park for the Giants’ home opener.

Polzin: Madison man’s journey to 1 million Chicago Cubs baseball cards concluding at Wrigley Field

Beau Thompson, a dedicated Cubs fan, is set to receive his one millionth Cubs card at Wrigley Field. This marks the culmination of a six-year mission, turning his passion for collecting into a full-time job.

Exciting Showdown: Braves Gear Up to Face Diamondbacks in Highly Anticipated Home Opener!

Truist Park will be the place to be on Friday as the Braves play in front of the home crowd for the first time this season.

Braves set to take on Diamondbacks Friday in home opener

Truist Park will be the place to be on Friday as the Braves play in front of the home crowd for the first time this season.