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

Weekend Thrillers & Walk-Off Heroes

Saturday delivered multiple dramatic finishes across the league, highlighted by the Braves staging a massive ninth-inning comeback where they erased a 2-0 deficit against the Royals by plating six runs, culminating in Dominic Smith's walk-off grand slam for the 6-2 victory. Smith, making his debut for Atlanta, became emotional post-game, dedicating the moment to his late mother. In New York, the Mets also needed extra innings before Luis Robert Jr. crushed a three-run shot in the bottom of the 11th to deliver a 4-2 decision over the Pirates. Furthermore, Cleveland rookie Chase DeLauter continued his historic start by hitting his fourth home run in his first three games, powering the Guardians to a 6-5, 10th-inning victory against Seattle.

Pitching Health & Roster Moves

Injury updates provided mixed news for top-tier talent, as Rangers ace Jacob de Grom indicated improvement following Saturday's scratch due to neck stiffness, expressing optimism about taking the mound sometime this week. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays faced an unusual setback when lefty Mason Fluharty was struck twice by batted balls on the right leg in the seventh inning against Oakland, forcing his early exit from the contest. Roster shuffling saw the Washington Nationals acquire utility player Curtis Mead from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for catcher Boston Smith as both clubs adjusted their depth charts ahead of the next series.

Early System Adjustments & Basepath Oddities

While the focus remained heavily on on-field action, early adopter teams like the Yankees are already showcasing preparation benefits regarding the new technology, with manager Aaron Boone reportedly instilling an "obsessive" approach to ABS prep leading to early success in pitch-calling challenges. Separately, one of the day's strangest moments occurred in Los Angeles where Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, finding himself trapped between bases, was tagged out by Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte using a lighthearted, game-ending tag often described as a "hug" to conclude the second inning.