MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: March 29, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Pitching Dominance & Debut Struggles

A remarkable opening series saw the Blue Jays pitchers strike out 50 batters over their first three games against the Athletics, establishing a new major league record for the earliest three-game span. However, their Mariners opponents saw an exceptional individual performance cut short, as Emerson Hancock tossed six no-hit innings in his season debut before manager Dan Wilson made the difficult decision to remove him. Conversely, the transition proved tough for Tatsuya Imai in his first outing for the Astros, who allowed four runs and walked four batters across just 2 2/3 innings during Houston’s 9-7 victory over the Angels.

Rookie Phenoms & Veteran Woes

The early weeks of the season have produced historic power surges from rookies, with Cleveland's Chase DeLauter launching his fourth home run in the 10th inning to secure a 6-5 win against Seattle, making him only the second player ever to achieve four homers in his first three contests. DeLauter now joins Chicago's Munetaka Murakami, who also achieved the rare feat of homering in each of his first three games within the last week. Meanwhile, Toronto's Bo Bichette faced a hostile reception from the New York faithful, hearing audible boos after accumulating eight strikeouts through his initial three matchups, admitting afterward that his own at-bats felt "terrible."

Rangers Resurgence & Emotional Highs

The Texas Rangers found success despite injury concerns, as starter Mac Kenzie Gore carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning en route to earning his first win with the club, while teammates Andrew McCutchen and Brandon Nimmo both connected for their initial home runs as Rangers. The club remains hopeful for the return of its ace, as Jacob de Grom indicated that he feels "much better" following Saturday's scratch due to neck stiffness and is aiming to pitch this week. The Braves secured a dramatic victory over the Royals, capped by Dominic Smith's walk-off grand slam that completed a stunning six-run ninth inning comeback for the 6-2 win, a moment Smith shared was particularly moving as he dedicated the hit to his late mother following her recent passing.

Late-Game Drama & Curious Plays

Late-inning heroics were also on display in Queens, where Luis Robert Jr. delivered a clutch performance by hitting a three-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the 11th, rallying the Mets past the Pirates, 4-2. In a less conventional moment from earlier action, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was famously tagged out by Ketel Marte with a hug after being trapped between bases, illustrating a bizarre but successful end to the second inning on Saturday night.