The Nationals shortstop came out of the game in the first inning after a pitch hit his hand while he was squaring to bunt.
Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
Bryce Harper booed hard by Nationals fans, strikes out in first at-bat
Harper made his highly-anticipated return to Washington on Tuesday, the first meeting of the season between the Phillies and Nationals.
Xander Bogaerts getting six-year, $120 million extension from Boston Red Sox
All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts is receiving a six-year, $120 million contract extension from the Boston Red Sox.
Bold MLB predictions: Season of ’61 revisited, MadBum on the move and more
Will Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton stage their own HR chase? Can someone steal 70 bases? While maybe not likely, these are among the bold calls.
Dodgers set MLB opening-day record with eight home runs
Joc Pederson, Enrique Hernandez lead the way with a pair of homers apiece as NL’s top slugging team in 2018 gets off to strong start.
University of Texas suspends spirit group six years in wake of hazing investigation
Longhorns officials hand down six-year ban, two-year probation for the Texas Cowboys spirit group after a member was seriously injured and later died.
Top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. to be on Padres opening-day roster, reports say
Top shortstop prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. earns spot on 25-man roster for season opener as San Diego Padres continue extreme makeover for 2019.
Nebraska fires outspoken basketball coach Tim Miles after seven seasons
One month after Tim Miles’ controversial remark that he’d still be a millionaire if fired, his seven-year tenure in Lincoln comes to an end.
Twitter users not buying Ryan Braun’s forgotten passport excuse for missing Montreal trip
Veteran outfielder Ryan Braun will miss the Milwaukee Brewers’ two exhibition games in Montreal, and Twitter users aren’t buying his excuse.
Rob Gronkowski announces his retirement from the NFL on Instagram
Patriots TE praises coaches, teammates, fans for nine “amazing” years as part of the New England Patriots organization.