Sports News - MLB Opening Day: Moments from start of 2017 baseball season
Chicago Cubs Jed Hoyer and Theo Epstein receive Championship Rings in Chicago
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, left, receives from Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein, right, a Championship Ring during a ring ceremony before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2017 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski .
Thomas S. Ricketts shows off his Championship Ring in Chicago
The chairman and owner of the Chicago Cubs Thomas S. Ricketts shows off his Championship Ring before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2017 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski .
Chicago Cubs show off their World Series Championship rings in Chicago
Members of the Chicago Cubs show off their World Series Championship rings before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2017 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski .
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo receives a Championship Ring in Chicago
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo waves to fans after receiving a Championship Ring during a ring ceremony before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2017 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski .
Chicago Cubs Jed Hoyer and Theo Epstein receive Championship Rings in Chicago
Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer, right, and Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein, left, stand after receiving Championship Rings during a ring ceremony before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2017 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski .
Dodgers Joc Pederson scores against the Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson (31) celebrates with third baseman Justin Turner (10) after scoring against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of their home opening day game at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2017 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski
Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates with manager Joe Maddon after scoring against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of their home opening day game at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2017 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski
Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber scores against the Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber scores on third baseman Kris Bryant RBI double off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood during the third inning of their home opening day game at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2017 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of their home opening day game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2017 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski
Fans arrive for the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers game in Chicago
Fans arrive for the home opening day game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2017 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski .
Fans arrive for the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers game in Chicago
Fans arrive for the home opening day game between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 10, 2017 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski .
Tampa Bay Rays Mallex Smith cannot catch RBI triple by New York Yankees Chris Carter
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Mallex Smith crashes into the wall but cannot catch an RBI triple by New York Yankees batter Chris Carter in the eighth inning of their opening day MLB game at Yankee Stadium in New York City, April 10, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
New York Yankees Starlin Castro home run against Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees batter Starlin Castro celebrates his two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays as he rounds third base in the eighth inning of their opening day MLB game at Yankee Stadium in New York City, April 10, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Tampa Bay Rays Steven Souza Jr. cannot catch New York Yankees Starlin Castro home run
Fans react after Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Steven Souza Jr. (lying on field) could not catch a two-run home run by New York Yankees batter Starlin Castro in the eighth inning of their opening day MLB game at Yankee Stadium in New York City, April 10, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Eddy Stokes (R) shows Kevin Tracy, who is dressed as Babe Ruth, his picture after taking a photo in Babe Ruth Plaza prior to the New York Yankees opening day MLB game with the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York City, April 10, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Yankees Michael Pineda throws pitch against Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael Pineda throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning of their opening day MLB game at Yankee Stadium in New York City, April 10, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash greets New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash greets New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (R) at home plate during ceremonies before their opening day MLB game at Yankee Stadium in New York City, April 10, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
New York Yankees runner Brett Gardner scores against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning of their opening day MLB game at Yankee Stadium in New York City, April 10, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Los Angeles Angels' Cameron Maybin is congratulated by teammates after hitting a homerun against the Mariners in Anaheim
Los Angeles Angels' Cameron Maybin is congratulated by teammates after hitting a homerun in the 6th inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on April 7, 2017. Photo by Lori Shepler/UPI
Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano hits an rbi single against the Angels in Anaheim
Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano hits an rbi single in the 6th inning against the Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on April 7, 2017. Photo by Lori Shepler/UPI
Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols hits a ground ball in the first inning against the Mariners in Anaheim
Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols hits a ground ball in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on April 7, 2017. Photo by Lori Shepler/UPI
Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout signs autographs for the fan before the game in Anaheim
Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout signs autographs for the fans before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on April 7, 2017. Photo by Lori Shepler/UPI
A fan is excited after getting her baseball signed by a Los Angeles Angels
A fan is excited after getting her baseball signed by a Los Angeles Angels player during batting practice before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on April 7, 2017. Photo by Lori Shepler/UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates Francisco Cervelli Dodges Inside Pinch
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli (29) hits the ground after dodging out of the way of a inside pinch early in the Pirates 5-4 win against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at PNC Park on April 7, 2017 in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) makes a sliding catch to close the fifth inning on Opening Day at PNC Park on April 7, 2017 in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Pirates went to to defeat the Atlanta Braves 5-4. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Atlanta Braves Manager Brian Snitker in Pittsburgh
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) greets his players before the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates Home Opener at PNC Park on April 7, 2017 in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Pirates Starling Marte with Golden Glove Award in Pittsburgh
Formr Pirtae player Andy Van Slyke congratulates Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Starling Marte (6) on his Golden Glove Award before the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates Home Opener at PNC Park on April 7, 2017 in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman David Freese (23) falls in pain after the ball hits his upper chest during the eight inning of the Pirates 5-4 win against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at PNC Park on April 7, 2017 in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Pitates McCutchen and Polanco Celebrate Opening Day Win
Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) and left fielder Gregory Polanco (25) celebrate their 5-4 win against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at PNC Park on April 7, 2017 in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Atlanta Braves Matt Kemp in On Deck Circle in Pittsburgh
Atlanta Braves right fielder Matt Kemp (27) pops a bubble while waitng in the on deck circle during the first inning of the Pirates Opening Day at PNC Park on April 7, 2017 in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
New York Mets third baseman Jose Reyes (7), left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) and shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera (13) celebrate after they beat the Atlanta Braves in their opening day MLB game at Citi Field in New York City, April 3, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Yoingsters look for balls before Atlanta Braves and New York Mets play opening day
Youngster reach out and ask for baseballs after opening ceremonies as the Atlanta Braves played the New York Mets in their opening day MLB game at Citi Field in New York City, April 3, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Washington Nationals Opening Day in Washington, DC
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Blake Treinen (45) celebrates with Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (32) after the Nationals defeated the Marlins 4-3 in their home opener Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on April 3, 2017. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Atlanta Braves Julio Teheran pitches to New York Mets
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran follows through on a pitch to the New York Mets in the second inning of their opening day MLB game at Citi Field in New York City, April 3, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
New York Mets Noah Syndergaard pitches to Atlanta Braves
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard follows through on a pitch to the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of their opening day MLB game at Citi Field in New York City, April 3, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
New York Mets Asdrubal Cabrera steals second base on Atlanta Braves Dansby Swanson
New York Mets runner Asdrubal Cabrera (13) steals second base as the ball gets past Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) in the first inning of their opening day MLB game at Citi Field in New York City, April 3, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
A family takes in the fun and the sun prior to the New York Mets taking the field in their opening day MLB game with the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field in New York City, April 3, 2017. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Washington Nationals Opening Day in Washington, DC
Fans arrive to the Washington Nationals' opening day game against the Miami Marlins, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on April 3, 2017. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Washington Nationals Opening Day in Washington, DC
Fans greet mascot President Thomas Jefferson prior to the start of the Washington Nationals' opening day game against the Miami Marlins, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on April 3, 2017. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Washington Nationals Opening Day in Washington, DC
Fans enjoy refreshments and a view prior to the start of the Washington Nationals' opening day game against the Miami Marlins, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on April 3, 2017. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame member Joe Torre (R) shakes hands with former St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa before a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 2, 2017. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Matt Carpenter swings hitting a sacrfice RBI against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning on Opening Day at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 2, 2017. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Dexter Fowler stands with manager Mike Matheny as he laughs when former teammate Chicago Cubs Kyle Schwarber is introduced on Opening Day at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 2, 2017. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Major League Baseball Opening Day, Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (C) gives high fives to his team before the Diamondbacks-San Francisco Giants Opening Day Game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, April 2,2017. The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 6-5. Photo by Art Foxall/UPI
Major League Baseball Opening Day, Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants
Fans watch preparations for the Arizona Diamondbacks San Francisco Giants Opening Day Game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, April 2, 2017. The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 6-5. Photo by Art Foxall/UPI
Major League Baseball Opening Day, Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants Buster Posey waits for his turn at bat by the on deck circle during the Opening Day Game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, April 2, 2017. The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 6-5. Photo by Art Foxall/UPI
Major League Baseball Opening Day, Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks batter Chris Owings hits a single to drive in the winning run against the San Francisco Giants on Opening Day Game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, April 2,2017. The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 6-5. Photo by Art Foxall/UPI ....
Major League Baseball Opening Day, Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks Daniel Descalso (with arm raised) reaches out to tap the helmet of Chris Owings after Owings singled to score Descalso in the ninth inning to defeat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Opening Day Game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, April 2,2017. Photo by Art Foxall/UPI