Ohtani welcomed, helps Betts, Freeman drive win
Shohei Ohtani got a warm reception from the crowd, then joined Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman in placing his imprint on the Dodgers' home debut.
Shohei Ohtani got a warm reception from the crowd, then joined Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman in placing his imprint on the Dodgers' home debut.
Nelson Cruz signed a ceremonial one-day contract allowing him to retire as a member of the Mariners organization before Thursday night's season opener.
— After lapping the field in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics have the luxury of using the homestretch of the regular season to prepare for the playoffs.
— Claude Giroux and Parker Kelly scored, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
— Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice to give him six goals in seven games, Joseph Woll made 24 saves in a bounce-back performance and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night.
— The Carolina Hurricanes clinched another playoff berth and they hardly even noticed.