Italian-born pitchers Samuel Aldegheri and Alessandro Ercolani will start the 2025 MiLB season in Double-A for the Angels and Pirates, respectively.

The Mets signed Dominican RHP Jose Marte to a two-year minor league deal after four seasons with the Angels and a strong showing in Triple-A.

Dominican OF Alexander Canario joins Pirates’ 26-man roster after spring surge. Ji Hwan Bae sent to Triple-A. Pittsburgh hosts Yankees Friday.

Jesse Chavez elected free agency after the Braves designated him for assignment April 1 and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Los Angeles acquires Dominican outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics in an April trade. Ruiz was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Texas posted back-to-back 1-0 wins over Cincinnati for the first time in franchise history behind strong outings from Nathan Eovaldi and Jack Leiter.

Panamanian-born Ivan Herrera hit three home runs for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels, tying a rare MLB record.

USA Baseball named Andy Stankiewicz manager of the 2025 Collegiate National Team for its July series in Japan against Japan’s Collegiate All-Stars.

Omar Cruz pitched a 1-2-3 ninth in his MLB debut Tuesday night as the Padres shut out the Guardians 7-0 and stayed perfect to open the 2025 season.

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara and Mets starter Kodai Senga each threw five innings in a sharp April 1 matchup at loanDepot park in Miami.

The Mets traded Dominican outfielder Alexander Canario to the Pirates. Canario played for Águilas Cibaeñas in LIDOM and impressed in spring training.

The Boston Red Sox signed left-hander Garrett Crochet to a six-year $170 million contract extension, the largest ever for a pitcher with 4+ years of service.