MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: March 29, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

MLB Saturday Night Thrillers & Historic Starts

The night was defined by dramatic late-inning comebacks, featuring multiple walk-off finishes that swung final scores dramatically. The Atlanta Braves mounted a massive ninth-inning rally, scoring six unanswered runs to overcome a 2-0 deficit against the Royals, culminating in a stunning Dominic Smith walk-off grand slam to secure a 6-2 victory in his team debut. Smith later revealed the emotional weight of the moment, dedicating the walk-off hit to his late mother shortly after her passing. Elsewhere, the New York Mets edged the Pirates 4-2 thanks to a bottom-of-the-eleventh, three-run walk-off blast by Luis Robert Jr. On the other side of a tight contest, Cleveland's rookie sensation Chase DeLauter continued his historic pace, launching his fourth home run in his first three games—a feat matched by only one other player in MLB history—as the Guardians downed Seattle 6-5 in extra innings with a 10th-inning shot.

Bizarre Plays & Roster Moves

Action on the basepaths provided unusual moments, including a peculiar, lighthearted ending to a Dodgers-Diamondbacks inning where Freddie Freeman was tagged out not by a throw, but by a smiling Ketel Marte using a tag-as-a-hug to end the second frame. Roster shuffling saw the Washington Nationals acquire utility player Curtis Mead from the White Sox in exchange for catcher Boston Smith in a Saturday swap. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins dealt with injury news, placing infielder Christopher Morel on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain reported Saturday afternoon.

Pitching Incidents & System Prep

Pitching health became a concern for the Toronto Blue Jays after starter Mason Fluharty was forced to exit in the seventh inning against Oakland; the lefty was struck twice on the right leg by consecutive batted balls leading to his early departure. Separately, the New York Yankees are reporting early advantages stemming from meticulous preparation regarding new technology, as manager Aaron Boone's "obsessive" approach to the Automated Ball-Strike System has yielded positive results for the team in the first weeks of the season.