3/31 Morning BP: Dodgers drop Opening Night to Padres

Mar 30, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher

(0) watches a home run hit by San Diego Padres pinch hitter

(not pictured) in the eighth inning on the opening day baseball game at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The regular season is finally upon us.

Last night, baseball returned to the States, with the Dodgers falling to the San Diego Padres on Opening Night, marking the club’s first loss after winning both games down in Australia earlier this month.

Today, most of Major League Baseball kicks off its season, with the Chicago White Sox and southpaw ace Chris Sale hosting the Minnesota Twins this afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.

News also emerged that the LA Angels and outfielder Mike Trout compromised on his recent contract extension, Chicago first baseman Paul Konerko will likely sit on the bench in his final Opening Day and Rangers’ ace Yu Darvish is on the disabled list to start the regular season.

Here’s the latest from around the league:

“Mike Trout, Angels compromised” – ESPN Los Angeles

“Holy hell, it’s here.” – Southside Showdown

“Padres rally past Dodgers in opener” – MLB.com

“Yu Darvish throws bullpen session” – ESPN Dallas

“Orioles place Manny Machado on 15-day DL” – FanSided