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Nimmo, who said he’s turned the corner in his recovery from plantar fasciitis, played left field and batted fourth today. The cleanup spot would probably belong to Mark Vientos if handedness was not a factor, but as is, it makes sense to slot the left-handed Nimmo in between Pete Alonso and Vientos, at least against righties. Vientos actually finished last year batting second, but that is Juan Soto’s spot now.

Langeliers gave the Athletics a 2-1 lead on a homer to left that just got over the wall off Bryce Miller. The backstop smashed 29 homers in 2024, and he seems like one of the players who will benefit the most from not having his home games played in Oakland.

Miller’s 2025 debut was electric, to the surprise of no one. He struck out Ryan Bliss on a filthy slider, Victor Robles on a 101 mph fastball up in the zone, and froze Julio Rodriguez on a slider to end the contest. He did allow a hit to J.P. Crawford, but Crawford looked fortunate to make contact on a blooper to right field. Miller has the stuff to be as good — if not better — than any relief option in baseball.

Miller didn’t make many mistakes, but he left a pitch up to Shea Langeliers for a two-run shot. The right-hander struck out four while issuing two walks in a so-so first effort of 2025. Miller will be back on the bump next weekend against the Giants.

Bido struck out four, but he also walked four in a start where he was fortunate to only give up the two runs — even if one of them came on an error on a pickoff attempt by Hogan Harris after he left. The right-hander had a solid slider working, however, and he was able to wiggle out of the majority of his jams. Bido is set to square off against the lowly Rockies next weekend, but it’s worth pointing out that start is in Colorado.

Campbell confirmed the reports after Saturday’s game — a game where he hit his first MLB homer — but wouldn’t confirm whether the two parties were close. It makes sense to lock up the 22-year-old, as he’s one of the most talented prospects in the sport, and he has a chance to develop into a superstar. It wouldn’t be a huge surprise if the Campbell and the Red Sox work something out in the coming weeks — if not sooner.

Ohtani has his first stolen base of the 2025 season. After swiping 59 last year, we’re going to guess he probably picks up a couple more; although he may not run as often this year with his return to the mound likely coming over the summer. Still, the power/speed combination remains elite. Elite is an understatement.

Smith took Brant Hurter deep for his first homer of the 2025 season. The 30-year-old is coming off a lackluster — at least by his standards — 2024 campaign, but he’s now hitting .417/.588/.750 over the first five games. A small sample to be sure, but nice to see regardless.

Edman already has three homers on the season with his solo shot in the Dodgers’ fifth-straight win to open 2025. The 29-year-old looked fantastic to end the 2024 campaign for Los Angeles, and he’s obviously off to a nice start to this campaign.

Freeman tied the game at 2-2 with a two-run blast in the first, and it was all Dodgers from that point on. The 35-year-old has already gone deep twice, and the Los Angeles lineup is going to give him plenty of chances to drive in runs. Freeman remains an elite option at the first base position.

Olson was handed a two-run cushion in the first inning, but immediately gave it up on a two-run shot in the first. He was solid over the next three innings, but a two-run double by Teoscar Hernandez turned a decent outing into a mediocre one. The Dodgers are hard to pitch to. Olson should have more success next week against the White Sox.