MLB Baseball 3h Briefing

Last updated: March 26, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

National League West & Pitching Struggles

Padres veteran starter Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list as the right-hander intends to rehab at his own pace following surgery while evaluating his long-term commitment to the team. Meanwhile, the Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes endured a difficult season debut, recording only two outs before exiting the opener, marking the shortest outing of his young Major League career due to defensive miscues.