Everything you need to know going into MLB's Opening Day

Major League Baseball is officially back Thursday, and theScore has you covered with everything you need to know heading into Opening Day.
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Fri, Apr 11
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Dodgers reinstate Freeman from IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated star first baseman Freddie Freeman from the injured list, the team announced Friday.
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Padres place Cronenworth on IL with fractured rib
The MLB-best San Diego Padres will be down a bat for the next little while, as they placed second baseman Jake Cronenworth on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right rib.
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Jays' Schneider: 'Tough to battle 9 hitters and an umpire'
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider wasn't happy with home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez's strike zone following a 4-3 loss in 10 innings to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
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Twins place López on IL with hamstring strain
The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Pablo López on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Friday.
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