MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: April 3, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Chicago Teams & Personnel Moves

The White Sox organization announced plans to formally honor former shortstop and manager Ozzie Guillén by retiring his No. 13 jersey during a ceremony scheduled for August, marking a significant tribute to his tenure with the club. Concurrently, General Manager Chris Getz stated that despite the rotation's current difficulties, the front office is committed to a patient approach regarding its top pitching prospects, confirming there are no immediate plans to accelerate their arrivals to the major leagues. Separately, a rare on-field oversight afflicted the Kansas City Royals, as catcher Carter Jensen was abruptly scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Twins after failing to wake up for the game.

National League Powerhouse Updates

In Los Angeles, the Dodgers' season outlook remains firmly centered on achieving October success, prompting analysis on whether the team can maintain focus through a six-month regular season that could potentially involve targets like 117 wins or utilizing 40 different pitchers. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani broke through an early-season slump at the plate, launching a crucial three-run home run during the third inning of the contest against the Nationals, which also accounted for his first RBIs of the year. Shifting focus to historical footnotes, an incredibly rare accomplishment from the Cubs' 2016 World Series run, which broke the franchise's infamous curse, went largely unnoticed while the team was making history in Cleveland ten years prior.

American League Injury Report

The Seattle Mariners received a boost to their infield depth on Thursday as shortstop J.P. Crawford was officially reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Crawford had been sidelined since the start of the season while recovering from an ailment in his right shoulder, and his return addresses a key defensive position for the club as they navigate the early schedule.