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In a game for the record books, the Chicago Cubs smashed 8 home runs, setting a new franchise record, with Michael Busch contributing three homers. The offensive explosion highlights the team’s remarkable power and potential this season.

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw feeling ‘gratitude’ to get back on mound Saturday

After making only seven starts last season, Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw expresses gratitude as he prepares to return to the mound on Saturday, marking his 18th season and tying a franchise record.

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw feeling ‘gratitude’ to get back on mound Saturday

Francisco Alvarez homers, Mets shut out Nationals

Francisco Alvarez’s two-run homer led the New York Mets to a 2-0 victory over the Washington Nationals, setting a franchise record with 17 wins in April. Francisco Lindor added three hits in the shutout win.

Francisco Alvarez homers, Mets shut out Nationals

Rockies tie franchise record with 13th straight road defeat as German Marquez, Chase Dollander falter in Kansas City

The Colorado Rockies have matched a grim franchise record by recording their 13th consecutive road defeat. Despite efforts from German Marquez and Chase Dollander, the team couldn’t avert tying their record for consecutive road losses against the Kansas City Royals.

Rockies tie franchise record with 13th straight road defeat as German Marquez, Chase Dollander falter in Kansas City