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Megan Thee Stallion throws out first pitch at Astros game

Megan Thee Stallion kicks off the Astros' regular season by throwing out the first pitch.

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HAPPY OPENING DAY!

MLB Opening Day 2023: Lineups, live updates -- and everything you need to know

Offseason chaos. A historic World Baseball Classic. New rules. After a wild winter, MLB's regular season starts today with all 30 teams in action.

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What you need to know about MLB's 2023 rule changes

Major League Baseball is shaking up the way the game is played this season. We break down how the changes will impact.

BEST OF OPENING DAY

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

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Adley Rutschman hits a dinger in his first at-bat of the season

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PICKS AND PROJECTIONS

Why Buster Olney picks Padres over Astros to win the World Series

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What does the future look like for Ohtani?

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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

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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