03/29/2026
Today’s Leadoff covers:
• McGonigle Breakout: Kevin McGonigle keeps it rolling early. Nearly went yard at Petco Park before Jackson Merrill robbed him. Came back in the 8th with a 2-RBI gap shot after a 10-pitch battle vs Wandy Peralta. Tigers win 5-2, now 2-0.
• Jansen Milestone: Kenley Jansen struck out the side for save No. 477, moving into 4th all-time.
• DeLauter Start: Chase DeLauter with 3 HR in his first 2 games. Only others since 1900: Trevor Story and Joe Cunningham.
• Yankees 2-0: Aaron Judge launched his first homer. Pitching staff setting the tone early.
• Angels Rolling: Los Angeles moves to 2-0 with another win over Houston, 6-2.
• Braves Shutout: Atlanta blanks Kansas City 6-0 to stay clean.
• Dodgers Edge D-backs: Los Angeles holds on 5-4. Arizona now staring at 0-3.
• Tonight’s Slate: Full 15-game board. Yankees at Giants (sweep watch), Royals at Braves, Angels at Astros (3-0 push), Tigers at Padres (McGonigle watch), Guardians at Mariners (DeLauter chasing No. 4). FOX doubleheader at 7:15 ET.