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What we learned on a wild MLB Opening Day 2023

After a wild winter -- offseason chaos! new rules! the WBC! -- the 2023 MLB season kicked off Thursday. With all 30 teams taking the field and plenty of drama, it was well worth the wait.

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OPENING DAY

Ohtani shocked as Renfroe makes no-look snag

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Aaron Judge homers in first at-bat of the season in Yankees' victory over Giants

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MLB SCOREBOARD

THURSDAY'S GAMES

NEW RULES IN ACTION

Rafael Devers strikes out on a pitch clock violation for Red Sox

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McNeil issued a strike after Alonso takes too long on the bases

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A NEW BRAND OF BASEBALL

'This is exactly what baseball needs': Why the pitch clock is the biggest thing to happen to MLB since ... maybe ever

Whether you love baseball or think it can be a snoozefest, the sport as we've known it will never be the same -- starting on Opening Day.

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GET SET FOR THE NEW SEASON!

Astros to repeat? Ohtani for MVP and Cy Young?! Predicting the 2023 MLB season

Can the Padres go all the way? Will Ohtani win MVP? Our experts make their predictions for the baseball season.

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Homers, no-hitters, strikeouts: Get excited for the 2023 MLB season

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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, March 31.

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Fantasy Forecaster for Week 1: March 30 to April 9

Set your lineups with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.

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