The 9 most fun stats we’ve seen so far

Plus: Baseball prepares for eclipse

Sunday, April 07 View In Browser  TOP NEWS 9 fun -- even outlandish -- early-season stats   Few stats mean much this early in the season, but a group of MLB.com writers each found one number that has caught their attention so far in 2024. Yamamoto puts together masterpiece with 8 K's in first MLB win Strider to see doctor after MRI shows elbow ligament damage Braves erase 6-run deficit to outslug D-backs Soto's patience, Judge's power ignite Yankees' offense Bieber out for season, needs Tommy John surgery Steer's heroics continue with go-ahead HR in comeback win MLB issues response to PA statement on pitcher injuries MORE TOP NEWS TOP PERFORMANCES Spencer Steer: 2-for-3, HR, 2 R, 3 RBIs, SB Steal of home in 6th, go-ahead HR in 8th Yoshinobu Yamamoto: 5 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 8 K's 13 K's, 0 R in 10 IP over past 2 starts Marcell Ozuna: 3-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 R, 4 RBIs 4 HRs, 10 RBIs on the season lead ATL Reid Detmers: 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 12 K's 4th career double-digit strikeout game, ties career high J.T. Realmuto: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, 3 RBIs Catcher makes Nats pay for IBB to Harper PLAY A SPORCLE BASEBALL QUIZ! MUST-SEE PLAY Cedric Mullins put it all on the line in a thriller between the Orioles and Pirates. STAFF PICKS What does the future hold for center field? The center field talent pool has seen better days, but established stars looking to rebound and a new generation of exciting young talent provide optimism for a resurgence. Stars align with baseball schedule Fans at the Guardians' home opener will be able to view Monday's solar eclipse before the game, and a few Minor League clubs will be hosting events.  Intentional waddle?  HIgh-A Rome rebranded as the Emperors this season, and with a new penguin mascot came a new celebration in a season-opening victory. J-Hey makes kids' day in Chicago Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward made a surprise visit with Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and other teammates to the baseball academy he opened in Chicago in 2021. MORE STORIES SCOREBOARD OAK 4 DET 0 CLE 3 MIN 1 MIA 1 STL 3 LAD 4 CHC 1 BAL 4 PIT 5 PHI 5 WAS 2 NYM 6 CIN 9 HOU 2 TEX 7 TOR 8 NYY 9 CWS 0 KC 3 SEA 5 MIL 3 ARI 8 ATL 9 TB 8 COL 6 SD 4 SF 0 BOS 1 LAA 2 © 2024 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. MLB trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com. Any other marks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Please review our Privacy Policy. You () received this message because you registered to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com. Please add info@marketing.mlbemail.com to your address book to ensure our messages reach your inbox. If you no longer wish to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com, please unsubscribe  or log in and manage your email subscriptions. Postal Address: MLB.com, c/o MLB Advanced Media, L.P., 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.