Tatsuya Imai Admits Nerves Got the Better of Him During Astros Debut Against the Angels

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Tatsuya Imai Admits Nerves Got the Better of Him During Astros Debut Against the Angels

Imai lasted only 2 2/3 innings and was pulled after squandering a four-run lead in the 9-7 win. "It's a different environment from when I was in Japan. I was kind of nervous which may have [led to] bad things," Imai said. He was clubbed for four runs, three hits; of his 74 pitches, only 36 were strikes.

By Ankit Sharma

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Nico Hoerner Was Adamant About Full No-Trade Clause in New Cubs Extension

Hoerner signed a six-year, $141 million extension after an offseason full of trade rumors. To gain control over his future, Hoerner and his agency had one non-negotiable: a full no-trade clause. Bruce Levine reports that, as per Cubs President of Basketball Operations Jed Hoyer, "there wouldn't have been an agreement without it". Hoerner had a line of 297/.345/.373. in 2025.

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MLB’s March 30 Schedule Brings a Full 15-Game Slate

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Bo Bichette Owns Rough Mets Start After Hearing Citi Field Boos

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Bo Bichette Owns Rough Mets Start After Hearing Citi Field Boos

Bichette did not duck the boos after another tough day at the plate in Queens. “If anything, I thought it took too long,” he said. “I get it. I thought my at-bats were terrible, too.” Through his first 3 games with the Mets, Bichette is 1-for-11 with 7 strikeouts, a rough opening stretch as he searches for rhythm.

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Giants Offense Stuck at the Bottom Through Three Games

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Andrew McCutchen Gets Love Back in Philly After Opening Weekend Return

McCutchen said Phillies fans were “always very receptive,” and they showed it again with a strong Opening Day ovation. The former Phillie then made his return count, going 4-for-9 with a homer, 4 RBI and 2 runs in the series for Texas. The welcome was warm, but his bat still helped the Rangers leave Philadelphia with a series win.

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