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Dodgers' World Series Legacy: Then and Now The Dodgers have not one but two legends who hit iconic one-legged World Series home runs—decades apart. At their home opener, celebrating the 2024 title, 1988 hero Kirk Gibson threw the first pitch to 2024 star Freddie Freeman. It was a perfect moment, echoing Joe Davis' now-famous call: “Gibby, meet Freddie!” Without a doubt, being a Dodgers fan right now is fantastic.
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1. Tyler O’Neill raises the bar on his Opening Day record. Tyler O’Neill’s talent has never been in doubt—only his durability. But on Opening Day, he thrives. He smashed a three-run homer, extending his MLB-record streak to six straight Opening Days, and went 3-for-3 in the Orioles’ 12-2 win. If only every day was Opening Day!
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Paul Skenes etches his name in history once again. Paul Skenes keeps making history. On Thursday, he became the fastest No. 1 pick to start on Opening Day and the youngest since 2014. He struck out seven over 5 1/3 innings, though the Pirates fell 5-4. Every Skenes start is must-watch.
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Josh Hader steals the spotlight from Juan Soto’s big moment. The Mets were quiet against Framber Valdez, but down 3-0 in the ninth, they rallied. After a sac fly made it 3-1, Juan Soto had a chance for a hero moment. Instead, Josh Hader got him to chase a wild slider—an uncharacteristic whiff. Plenty of chances await.
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Devin Williams holds off his former team. Former Brewers closer Devin Williams made his Yankees debut with a 4-1 ninth-inning lead—then things got dicey. A single, double, and walk had Bronx fans on edge, but Williams regrouped. He allowed a sac fly before striking out Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich to lock down the save. Crisis averted—for now.
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Devin Williams holds off his former team. Former Brewers closer Devin Williams made his Yankees debut with a 4-1 ninth-inning lead—then things got dicey. A single, double, and walk had Bronx fans on edge, but Williams regrouped. He allowed a sac fly before striking out Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich to lock down the save. Crisis averted—for now.
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Wilyer Abreu delivers a standout performance. Wilyer Abreu often gets overlooked among the young Red Sox stars, but he made his presence felt Thursday. After hitting a game-tying homer in the fifth, he blasted a three-run shot in the ninth to secure a 5-2 win over the Rangers. With 15 homers last season, Abreu's offensive spark added to the Red Sox's growing energy.
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1. MacKenzie Gore was brilliant… but the Phillies are, well, the Phillies. MacKenzie Gore dominated with 13 strikeouts, no walks, and just one hit over six scoreless innings. But after his exit, the Phillies rallied with homers from Harper and Schwarber, eventually winning 7-3 in extra innings. Still, Gore’s performance was the clear standout.
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Watch out for the White Sox! Opening Day brings a fresh start for everyone—even the White Sox, who were eager to move on from last season. They did just that with an 8-1 win over the Angels, fueled by six shutout innings from rookie Sean Burke and a three-run homer from Andrew Benintendi. At 1-0, the White Sox are tied for first place.
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