Red Sox’ Walker Buehler spends night at hotel for early start Walker Buehler’s strong start carries Red Sox past White Sox 4-2 on Patriots’ Day White Sox place INF Chase Meidroth on 10-day IL, recall ...

2020 — The Chinese Professional Baseball League, based in Taiwan, is the first pro circuit to open its season since the coronavirus pandemic shut down the global sports world in early March.

1906 — Johnny Bates of Boston became the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at bat. Irv Young allowed one hit as Boston beat Brooklyn 2-0.

The pitcher-outfielder was tied with Mike Trout for the Angels’ lead with 11 RBIs in 26 at-bats. 2020 — The Chinese Professional Baseball League, based in Taiwan, is the first pro circuit to open its ...