MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: March 29, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

MLB Walk-Off Wonders & Historic Starts

The weekend delivered dramatic finishes across the league, highlighted by multiple late-inning heroics. In Atlanta, Dominic Smith capped a six-run ninth inning by launching a walk-off grand slam, securing a 6-2 victory for the Braves against the Royals just days after Smith shared personal details about his mother's recent passing during his emotional post-game celebration. Meanwhile, the Mets also enjoyed a late surge when Luis Robert Jr. blasted a walk-off three-run shot in the 11th inning Saturday, rallying New York past Pittsburgh in a 4-2 contest. On the young season front, Cleveland rookie Chase DeLauter continued his unprecedented tear, hitting his fourth home run in his first three games—a feat matched by only one other player in MLB history—to power the Guardians past Seattle 6-5 in extra innings Friday.

Base Running Quirks & Managerial Preparation

While offense provided the fireworks, other games featured unique situational baseball and managerial focus. In Los Angeles, a bizarre base running exchange saw Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman willingly tagged out by a smiling Ketel Marte after Freeman had nowhere to advance, concluding the second inning of their matchup. Separately, the Yankees are reportedly reaping early benefits from extensive preparation, with manager Aaron Boone demanding "obsessive" work regarding the new Automated Ball-Strike System implementation, contributing to their positive early results utilizing the technology.

Injury Updates & Roster Moves

Several clubs navigated the injury bug and made corresponding transactions Saturday. The Marlins moved infielder Christopher Morel onto the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, forcing immediate roster adjustments in Miami. Pitching news was less encouraging for Texas, as Rangers starter Jacob de Grom was scratched from his outing against Philadelphia due to lingering neck stiffness. In a minor league exchange, the Washington Nationals acquired utility player Curtis Mead from the Chicago White Sox in a swap for catcher Boston Smith. Furthermore, a bizarre incident occurred in Toronto where Blue Jays reliever Mason Fluharty exited the game in the seventh inning after being struck by two separate batted balls on consecutive plays, forcing him off the mound after being hit on the right leg.