Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider made history and his season debut on Wednesday in a loss against the Toronto Blue Jays (TOR 3, ATL 1), delivering five innings in what also served as his first appearance since missing almost the entirety of the 2024 campaign after undergoing elbow surgery last April.

Here's how former Clemson baseball pitcher Spencer Strider fared for the Atlanta Braves in his first MLB start in over a year.

MLB issued a three-game suspension to Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez for intentionally throwing a pitch at outfielder Andrew McCutchen during a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the league announced Thursday.

Major League Baseball suspended Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez for three games and manager Dave Martinez for one after it determined Lopez intentionally threw at Pittsburgh Pirates veteran Andrew McCutchen on Wednesday.

Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez caused the benches to clear when he threw a pitch near Andrew McCutchen’s head during Wednesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Major League Baseball felt there was intent behind the act.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB game to be played on April 17, 2025 on ESPN.

Phillies: Aaron Nola (0-3, 5.51 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -145, Giants +121; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies host the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.