Full tables today as Ohtani explains ‘easy’ start to season after Dodgers win
Shohei Ohtani said he is finding his game more “easy” after finishing on six scoreless innings and striking out six batters in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-1 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on his 2026 pitching debut.
Targeting a third straight MLB title with the Dodgers, Ohtani is on a run of 22 2/3 regular-season innings without allowing a run, dating to August 27 in the longest sequence of his career and the longest active streak in the competition.
“My intention every year is to be a better pitcher,” said Ohtani. “My intention is to look back and say ‘that was a really good pitching season.’
“Last year I felt good, but this year I feel a lot more loose and easy, overall.
“I’ve been able to get on base… but on pitches where I should be making impact, I’m not quite able to do that to the extent that I should be able to, so that’s the part I’m not quite happy about.”
MLB standings: American League East
The New York Yankees, who won 7-0 against the San Francisco Giants on the opening night, lead the way after beating the Mariners 5-0 in Seattle.
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Away | L10 |
| New York Yankees | 4 | 1 | .800 | — | 0-0 | 4-1 | 4-1 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 4 | 1 | .800 | — | 4-1 | 0-0 | 4-1 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Boston Red Sox | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3.0 | 0-0 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
MLB standings: American League Central
The Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 at Kauffman Stadium on Monday.
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Away | L10 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 3 | 3 | .500 | — | 0-0 | 3-3 | 3-3 |
| Kansas City Royals | 2 | 2 | .500 | — | 1-0 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Detroit Tigers | 2 | 3 | .400 | 0.5 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Minnesota Twins | 1 | 3 | .250 | 1.0 | 0-0 | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Chicago White Sox | 1 | 4 | .200 | 1.5 | 0-0 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
“We’re just happy as heck to be back here!”@Bridget_Howard8 caught up with an excited Kyle Isbel after a Royals win in the home opener. pic.twitter.com/hHkqmET7fk
— Royals.TV (@kcroyalstv) March 30, 2026
MLB standings: American League West
The Texas Rangers won 8-5 at the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, although the Houston Astros topped that with a 9-2 home victory over the Boston Red Sox.
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Away | L10 |
| Texas Rangers | 4 | 1 | .800 | — | 0-0 | 4-1 | 4-1 |
| Houston Astros | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | 4-2 | 0-0 | 4-2 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | 0-0 | 3-3 | 3-3 |
| Seattle Mariners | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 3-3 |
| Athletics | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3.0 | 0-0 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
MLB standings: National League East
The Miami Marlins also won 9-2, cruising past the Chicago White Sox.
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Away | L10 |
| Miami Marlins | 4 | 1 | .800 | — | 4-1 | 0-0 | 4-1 |
| Atlanta Braves | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 3-2 |
| New York Mets | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 3-2 |
| Washington Nationals | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 | 0-0 | 3-2 | 3-2 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-3 |
MLB standings: National League Central
The Milwaukee Brewers avenged 3-2 defeat by the Tampa Bay Rays with a 6-2 win at the American Family Field.
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Away | L10 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 4 | 1 | .800 | — | 4-1 | 0-0 | 4-1 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 3-2 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.0 | 3-2 | 0-0 | 3-2 |
| Chicago Cubs | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
MLB standings: National League West
The Dodgers started their season by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks three times, then lost 4-2 to the Guardians before turning the tables.
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Away | L10 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 4 | 1 | .800 | — | 4-1 | 0-0 | 4-1 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | 2-0 | 0-3 | 2-3 |
| San Francisco Giants | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.0 | 0-3 | 2-0 | 2-3 |
| Colorado Rockies | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3.0 | 0-0 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| San Diego Padres | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3.0 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 1-4 |
