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Reuters
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Cubs place LHP Shoto Imanaga (hamstring strain) on 15-day IL
May 5 - Chicago Cubs left-hander Shoto Imanaga was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left hamstring on Monday. The Cubs are without Imanaga and a second top starter -- Justin Steele -- as they begin a three-game home series with the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Because of an off day Thursday, the Cubs could skip Imanaga's turn in the rotation. In eight starts this season, Imanaga (3-2) has posted a 2.82 ERA with 34 strikeouts and 14 walks in 44 2/3 innings. He was the Cubs' lone All-Star last season as a rookie and started on Opening Day 2025 in the Tokyo Series against the Dodgers. Imanaga was injured in the sixth inning of a scoreless pitcher's duel Sunday with the Brewers and Freddy Peralta when he reached for the back of his left leg in pain. Imanaga also left his previous start Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth inning with leg cramps. Right-hander Gavin Hollowell joined the Cubs on Monday from Triple-A Iowa and is expected to work out of the bullpen. Steele was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow tendonitis on April 9. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day 2025: What to know before going to game vs Chicago Cubs
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day 2025: What to know before going to game vs Chicago Cubs The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Chicago Cubs in their season opener on March 27, at Chase Field. Here's what to know about the game in Phoenix on MLB Opening Day 2025, including the game time, pregame festivities, roof information, parking information, Clear Bag Policy, mobile tickets, new food and dining options and scheduled starting pitchers for the team's much-anticipated first game of the 2025 MLB season. Advertisement The Diamondbacks are one of 26 teams scheduled to play their first MLB game of the season on Thursday. It is not the Cubs' first game of the season. They are 0-2 after dropping two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Japan earlier this month. When does the Diamondbacks vs Cubs game start Thursday? The Diamondbacks vs Cubs game is scheduled to start at 7:10 p.m. Gates will open to the general public at 5 p.m. What are the pregame festivities for the Diamondbacks season opener? Pregame festivities include a scheduled flyover from the Luke Air Force Base. The Arizona State football team is scheduled to throw out the first pitch. The national anthem is scheduled to be sung by Mckenna Breinholt, a former American Idol contestant from Gilbert. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6 p.m. for the Opening Day festivities. Will the roof be open for the Diamondbacks vs Cubs game Thursday? The Chase Field roof is expected to be open for the game. Advertisement More: Arizona Diamondbacks roll out new food and provide updates on the Chase Field roof, AC How do I reserve parking at Chase Field for the game? Fans can prepay for parking by visiting The parking garages don't accept cash, but reservations are not required provided there are still available spots. What can you take into Chase Field for the Diamondbacks vs Cubs game? The Diamondbacks have a Clear Bag Policy to ensure safety. All bags greater than 4.5' x 6.5' must be clear. Approved bags are smaller than 4.5' x 6.5' and clear bags no larger than 12' x 6' x 12'. Information on the policy can be found here. Fans with non-approved bags may store those personal items for a fee in a secure, convenient storage option at the Mobile Locker Company Truck on the north plaza. Fireworks go off after the national anthem during the Opening Day game between the Diamondbacks and the Rockies at Chase Field in 2024. How can I get my tickets on my phone for the Cubs vs Diamondbacks game? Fans are encouraged to make sure their phones are fully charged and have their tickets loaded on the MLB Ballpark app for a seamless mobile and contactless entry. Click here for download and app instructions. What are some food options at Chase Field in 2025? New food options at Chase Field include S'mores Nachos (Churro Dog HQ, section 130), Filthy Mac Fries (Taste of Chase, section 130), Giant Loaded BBQ Chicken Potato (D-backs BBQ Alley, section 114), Hot Honey Chicken Fries (Four Peaks, section 139), Mushroom and Swiss Smash (Batflip Burgers, section 118) and Dole Whip (Big Dawgs, section 105). Advertisement New dining options at Chase Field include Someburros (sections 115 and 314), Jefferson Street Deli (section 122), Loaded Nacho Helmet Cart (section 131), Sandlot Snacks (section 332), and a second Big Dawgs/Churro HQ (section 324). A full list of food and beverage locations can be found at Value items are available at Double Headers concession stands and include $2.99 items include a 12 oz. soda, value dog, popcorn and peanuts while a 12 oz. beer is $4.99. The Team Shop carries a value hat and value tee at $14.99 apiece and a pin for $2.99. More information can be found here. Korean hot wings to Dole Whip: All the new foods coming to Chase Field in 2025 Who are the starting pitchers for the Cubs vs Diamondbacks game? The Diamondbacks are scheduled to start RHP Zac Gallen, while LHP Justin Steele is the expected starter for the Cubs. Advertisement Reach Jeremy Cluff at Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff. Support local journalism: Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day: What to know for Chicago Cubs game
CBS News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Detroit Tigers host Opening Day 2025. Here's what to know for the game.
The wait is finally over, Detroit Tigers fans. Opening Day 2025 at Comerica Park is here. The Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox at 1:10 p.m. ET on Friday, April 4. Here's what to know about who the Tigers are playing, tickets and more. First pitch for Friday's home opener is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. Following Friday's game, the two teams continue their three-game series at 1:10 p.m. ET on Saturday and close out the series at 1:40 p.m. ET on Sunday. Fans who can't make it to Comerica Park can watch the game on the FanDuel Sports Network or You can also listen to the game on 97.1 The Ticket. Saginaw, Michigan, native and Grammy award winner Brian d'Arcy James will perform the National Anthem on Opening Day. Following the performance by the five-time Tony award nominee is a flyover that features an A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" aircraft from the 107th Fighter Squadron, and part of the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Comedian and Southfield, Michigan, native Keegan-Michael Key will throw out the first pitch on Opening Day. Fans attending Friday's game will be greeted by several new features and upgrades to the amenities, seating and food at Comerica Park. Fans will take notice of the new, premium seating area, which includes 350 comfort seats behind home plate and an exclusive club area below the stands. New food options include a Smashburger, Jerk Chicken and Mango, Spicy Falafel and a Motor City Melt. "We're looking forward to getting the season underway and creating an incredible home field advantage at Comerica Park," said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. The Tigers' website has limited tickets available for the April 4 home opener. Resale tickets are also available on SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats.
USA Today
28-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Luis Severino threw the nastiest pitch that broke like a Frisbee
Luis Severino threw the nastiest pitch that broke like a Frisbee Luis Severino is now an Athletics pitcher after getting the biggest contract in franchise history. But, hey, maybe the pitcher is worth all that money, right? He pitched well for the New York Mets last year, and on Opening Day 2025, he threw six innings and gave up no runs and just three hits with four walks. But let's talk about this filthy pitch, a sweeper that starts outside to Seattle Mariners slugger Rowdy Tellez and comes darting back over the outside corner for strike three. It apparently had over two feet of break! It's no wonder Severino was so fired up at this one. Check it out and see if you agree that this was downright unhittable: WHEW.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
MLB Opening Day 2025 takeaways: Orioles' home run bonanza, Skenes vs. Alcantara, Phillies and Guardians extra-innings victories stand out
With 28 teams in action, Opening Day was sure to bring its fair share of excitement and surprises, and Thursday's contests did not disappoint. The Dodgers logged another victory, and so did the Marlins and White Sox. Two Yankees not named Aaron Judge hit home runs, and so did Tyler O'Neill. Two games went to extra innings, and nobody got no-hit. Here are some of the highlights and takeaways from Opening Day 2025. The Orioles can't stop hitting homers It was a hot start north of the border for the Birds, as Baltimore crushed an Opening Day franchise-record six (!) home runs in their 12-2 romp of the Blue Jays. Baltimore got two dingers apiece from catcher Adley Rutschman and center fielder Cedric Mullins, a solo shot from Jordan Westburg and, most incredibly, a homer from new right fielder Tyler O'Neill, which made Thursday the sixth consecutive Opening Day on which he has left the yard, an MLB record. Seeing Rutschman in particular slugging like that has to be encouraging for the Orioles after his poor second half at the plate last year. Advertisement Overall, it was a tremendous display from an Orioles lineup that might need to compensate for a pitching staff that features a fair number of question marks. But if Thursday was any indication, the Birds might just have enough firepower to do exactly that. And to think: MVP candidate Gunnar Henderson isn't even in the lineup yet, as he opened the season on the injured list and is expected back at some point in April. Chicago White Sox … win? Besides Baltimore's rout of Toronto, the most dominant Opening Day victory came courtesy of … the Chicago White Sox? Last year, the White Sox were shut out on Opening Day and began the season 3-22, an awful start to what turned out to be a historically terrible season. This year is likely to feature a boatload of losses as well, but at least the 2025 squad got off to a more enjoyable start. Advertisement Sean Burke was stellar across six shutout innings before late homers from Andrew Benintendi and Lenyn Sosa put the game out of reach en route to an 8-1 win over the Angels, marking new skipper Will Venable's first career managerial victory. This series doesn't resume until Saturday, so the Sox can bask in the glow of being undefeated for an extra day. Phillies strike out 19 times and blow a save, win anyway For six innings against MacKenzie Gore, the Phillies' lineup looked positively helpless. The talented Nationals southpaw was straight dealing from the get-go, racking up 13 strikeouts with zero walks and just one hit allowed. For Philadelphia, it was an ominous first few frames for a lineup that looked frighteningly similar to what we saw in the second half and in October last year. Advertisement Then Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber happened. With Gore out of the game, the two sluggers pounced on the Nationals' bullpen for two homers in the seventh to retake the lead and provide ace Zack Wheeler some well-earned run support. The vibes quickly swung back in the other direction an inning later, when offseason acquisition Jordan Romano coughed up two runs in his Phillies debut, which allowed the Nationals to tie the game and push it to extras. In the 10th, the Phillies' bats finally prevailed over the weak Washington bullpen, taking the opener 7-3. It wasn't the most comfortable inaugural victory for a Philadelphia team with championship expectations, but hey, a win is a win. Paul Skenes vs. Sandy Alcantara delivers. As for their teams? The best pitching matchup of Opening Day featured a former Cy Young winner in Sandy Alcantara in his first start back from Tommy John surgery and a possible future Cy Young winner in Paul Skenes making the first start of his super-hyped sophomore season. Alcantara had the edge early, holding the Pirates hitless until Ke'Bryan Hayes singled with two outs in the fifth, but Pittsburgh ended up taking the lead and knocking Alcantara out of the game that same inning. Advertisement That seemed to set the stage for Skenes to cruise to his first Opening Day win, especially once Nick Gonzales added a two-run homer to make it 4-1 Pirates in the sixth. But then Skenes' command wavered, ending his outing earlier than he would've preferred and opening the door for a Marlins comeback. Sure enough, the Fish fought back over the final few frames, culminating in a walk-off single from Kyle Stowers off Pittsburgh closer David Bednar to claim a surprising 5-4 Opening Day victory for Miami. Padres beat Braves thanks to superior NRI Atlanta knocked San Diego starter Michael King out of the game in the third inning and carried a 4-3 lead into the seventh thanks to homers from Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley. Then things took a turn for the worse for the Braves, as veteran righty reliever Hector Neris allowed a pinch-hit game-tying homer to Gavin Sheets — a sentence that wouldn't have made a whole lot of sense a few months ago, considering that both Neris and Sheets were non-roster invites who signed minor-league deals this spring. Advertisement But sure enough, there they were, facing off in a high-leverage spot on Opening Day for two playoff hopefuls. And Sheets came out on top. He tied for the Cactus League lead with six homers this spring, an intriguing introduction to his new team after he spent the first eight years of his career in the White Sox organization before Chicago non-tendered him. His power evidently carried over to Opening Day, providing a memorable moment for the 28-year-old Sheets as he looks to establish himself in San Diego's lineup. The Padres eventually seized a lead they wouldn't relinquish, as the final five San Diego relievers combined to throw 5 1/3 hitless innings to secure a 7-4 victory. Wilyer Abreu reminds everyone that he is good at baseball On a Red Sox roster loaded with star veterans and with immense hype surrounding the incoming wave of top prospects, a player such as Wilyer Abreu could get lost in the shuffle. But the 25-year-old outfielder, who posted a 114 wRC+ and won a Gold Glove as a rookie in 2024, reminded everyone of his presence with a monster showing for Boston on Opening Day: 3-for-3 with a walk and two homers, including the go-ahead blast in the top of the ninth that put the Red Sox ahead 5-2. Advertisement It was Abreu's second career two-homer game — his first also came in Texas in August — and a much-needed offensive display on an otherwise quiet day for the Boston lineup, which produced only three hits from players not named Abreu. The lefty-swinging Abreu is still largely a platoon bat who won't face many southpaws, but as long as he plays sterling outfield defense and mashes against right-handers, he'll remain a crucial cog in Boston's efforts to return to October. Guardians win a wild one in Kansas City Cleveland had to scramble before the season even started, as right-hander Tanner Bibee was scratched due to food poisoning hours before first pitch. But just as he did so many times last year when the rotation collapsed around him, Ben Lively stepped up and did an admirable job keeping the Guardians in the game, matching Royals ace left-hander Cole Ragans for five innings. Advertisement DH Kyle Manzardo slugged a go-ahead homer off Kansas City reliever Angel Zerpa in the sixth, marking the first career home run against a southpaw for the lefty-swinging Manzardo. After Emmanuel Clase was unable to slam the door in the ninth — not exactly the most promising first outing coming off his high-profile struggles in October — Manzardo provided another key knock in the 10th against another lefty in Sam Long, giving the Guardians a lead they'd hold for a 7-4 victory. Manzardo finished the day with a double, a triple and a homer, an outstanding game for a young hitter for whom Cleveland has ultra-high hopes. If Manzardo can prove capable against same-handed pitching, it would be a massive development for a Guardians lineup that no longer features Josh Naylor.
