Major League Baseball owners have approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to a billionaire couple, concluding a major transaction that reshapes the team’s ownership structure. The details of the purchase were finalized ahead of the new season, marking a significant development in the sport’s business landscape.

On the field, the New York Mets secured a 2-1 victory highlighted by impressive defensive plays from rookie right fielder Carson Benge. In the first inning, Benge threw out two Padres runners attempting to score at home plate on back-to-back plays. Shortly afterward, fellow Mets rookie A.J. Ewing contributed by throwing out another runner from left field, showcasing strong defensive performances from the team’s younger players.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs rallied to a 7-5 win over their crosstown rivals, the Chicago White Sox, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs’ offensive effort was underscored by Pete Crow-Armstrong, who delivered his first career walk-off home run—a two-run shot in the 10th inning. The victory came days after the team placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, an injury expected to sideline him for about one month.

On the West Coast, the Los Angeles Dodgers found success behind Shohei Ohtani, who hit two home runs to energize the team’s struggling offense. Pitcher Blake Snell, making only his second start since recovering from elbow surgery, struck out five batters over six innings. The Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 11-5 at Coors Field, scoring their most runs in a game since early July.

Separately, the return of MLB’s “Field of Dreams” game in Dyersville, Iowa, attracted substantial attention. The event, the first held at the movie site in four years, averaged approximately 1.66 million viewers on Netflix, underscoring the continued popularity of unique baseball experiences among fans.