No, Paul Skenes and Matthew Boyd can't pin Opening Day duds on a 'WBC curse'
Yes, two Team USA pitchers had a hard time in their season openers. That's baseball, Suzyn.
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Livvy Dunne hits up Citi Field for Opening Day as boyfriend Paul Skenes get shelled
Olivia "Livvy" Dunne began her Thursday by wishing a "happy Opening Day to those who celebrate."
MLB’s Opening Day an ugly debacle corrupted by shameless greed
Reader Keith Marston is a gracious man, willing to provide even Rob Manfred with a silver-lined cloud to hide behind. Sure, he realizes that baseball’s Opening Day game — an interleague night game, Yanks-Giants from the West Coast hidden to the nation behind a highest-bidder Netflix paywall, is now an ugly historical fact that won’t,...
Tyler O’Neill’s unreal Opening Day streak has come to an end
All good things come to an end, and that was the case for Baltimore Orioles slugger Tyler O’Neill on Opening Day. O’Neill entered Thursday with home runs in six straight Opening Day games, which is an MLB record. Yogi Berra, Gary Carter and Todd Hundley each had four, so O’Neill shattered those streaks with six … The post Tyler O’Neill’s unreal Opening Day streak has come to an end appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Cam Schlittler ready to pick up where his Yankees rise left off
Cam Schlittler was impressed by the pageantry he witnessed at Oracle Park on Wednesday night prior to the Yankees’ season-opening win over the Giants.
Netflix raises prices after debut MLB broadcast
If you want to watch the next sports event on Netflix, it’s going to cost you even more. Netflix announced today that it was raising the prices for its Standard with Ads, Standard, and Premium tiers. The base Standard with Ads plan will now cost $8.99/month, up a dollar. Standard is now $19.99/month, up $2, Read more... The post Netflix raises prices after debut MLB broadcast appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Dodgers’ Opening Day lineup features sentimental surprise
When the Dodgers announced their Opening Day lineup Thursday afternoon, it included one sentimental surprise. Typically, World Series hero Miguel Rojas will not start against right-handed pitching this year, set to platoon at second base base with switch-hitting Alex Freeland. Yet, even with the Dodgers facing Arizona right Zac Gallen in Thursday’s opener, Rojas got...
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez’s no-doubt home run ruled foul for weird ballpark rule
The Houston Astros opened their season against the Los Angeles Angels with one of Opening Day’s strangest moments, as Yordan Alvarez appeared to launch a no-doubt home run that instead turned into a foul ball because of an unusual roof rule at Daikin Park. Alvarez stepped to the plate in the first inning and drove […] The post Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez’s no-doubt home run ruled foul for weird ballpark rule appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Clayton Kershaw appears at Dodgers’ Opening Day in unfamiliar attire
Clayton Kershaw appeared at Opening Day on Thursday in some unfamiliar attire.
Cubs, Nico Hoerner agree to 6-year contract extension on Opening Day
The Chicago Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner are reportedly in agreement on a contract extension, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The deal, which is for six years, was reported after Chicago’s 10-4 Opening Day loss to the Washington Nationals. There were previously rumors about a possible Horner trade. During the offseason, Horner was linked […] The post Cubs, Nico Hoerner agree to 6-year contract extension on Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blue Jays Stars Caught In Awkward Seat Mix-Up At Maple Leafs Game
Blue Jays outfielder George Springer and infielder Ernie Clement are forced to move seats at a Leafs game, creating a cringe-worthy, relatable fan moment captured on broadcast.
Jacob Misiorowski sends White Sox into miserable history in Brewers’ record day
The Milwaukee Brewers earned a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day. While the offense stepped up, it was starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski who stole the show. Misiorowski turned in five innings of one-run baseball while striking out 11 hitters. Not only did Misiorowski set a franchise record for most strikeouts by […] The post Jacob Misiorowski sends White Sox into miserable history in Brewers’ record day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kevin McGonigle makes history in Tigers debut not seen in 31 years
Detroit Tigers’ top prospect Kevin McGonigle made his MLB debut on Opening Day in the club’s contest against the San Diego Padres. While the team is winning 8-1 through seven innings, McGonigle has already made franchise history in his first career game in the majors. The 21-year-old infielder went 3-3 in his first three at-bats […] The post Kevin McGonigle makes history in Tigers debut not seen in 31 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Phillies predicted to part ways with $72 million All-Star ace this season, replace him with Zack Wheeler upon his return – sportingnews.com
Phillies predicted to part ways with $72 million All-Star ace this season, replace him with Zack Wheeler upon his return sportingnews.com
Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt makes first MLB hit memorable with home run
There is nothing like Opening Day baseball. With such a long season ahead, the first game of the season always brings baseball fans together with the idea that anything can happen. Every game has different moments, and there have been many crazy ones so far on this Thursday. The St. Louis Cardinals are hosting the […] The post Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt makes first MLB hit memorable with home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay sounds off on all Aaron Judge haters after Opening Day dud
The New York Yankees opened their season against the San Francisco Giants with a convincing win, but Aaron Judge’s quiet opener still sparked immediate debate. While the Yankees rolled to a 7-0 victory, some reaction centered more on Judge’s stat line than the team’s dominant performance. Judge, the reigning American League MVP, went 0-for-5 with […] The post Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay sounds off on all Aaron Judge haters after Opening Day dud appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Donovan Mitchell had a hyped reaction to Mets’ Opening Day win
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is one of many New York Mets fans who are excited after the first game of the season. The Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Thursday at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens, N.Y. Pirates ace Paul Skenes went just 0.2 innings as he gave up five runs and was … The post Donovan Mitchell had a hyped reaction to Mets’ Opening Day win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Donovan Mitchell is loving what he is seeing from Mets on Opening Day vs. Pirates
The New York Mets took home an 11-7 win on Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates. After what looked like a strong performance from the club, well-known Mets fan Donovan Mitchell shared his excited reaction on social media. Mitchell, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, loved the win so much that he’s ready to call […] The post Donovan Mitchell is loving what he is seeing from Mets on Opening Day vs. Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dave Roberts sends message on 2026 Dodgers that will scare opponents
The Los Angeles Dodgers have sparked bold predictions ahead of 2026. From Shohei Ohtani to how Kyle Tucker will adjust in LA, expectations are higher than ever. Even Dave Roberts feels the energy of a potential three-peat championship. To the point, he sent this Thursday message via Bob Nightengale of USA Today, bound to scare future […] The post Dave Roberts sends message on 2026 Dodgers that will scare opponents appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cubs fans are right to hit the panic button after Matthew Boyd's Opening Day disaster
It took one game, and one fatal flaw, for Chicago's offseason of good vibes to crumble.
White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami launches home run for first MLB hit
The Chicago White Sox did not have the best showing against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day, but there was a bright side to all the mayhem. Munetaka Murakami was able to launch a home run on his first MLB hit, and it might be something that he’ll never forget. ✅First ML hit✅First ML HR […] The post White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami launches home run for first MLB hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Orioles’ Trevor Rogers shoves in Opening Day start, continuing dominance
The Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins are in the middle of their Opening Day battle in Baltimore. The Orioles currenlty lead the Twins 2-1 in the 8th inning. Joe Ryan started for the Twins and pitched very well, and Trevor Rogers started for the Twins, pitching just as good, if not better. Ryan ended his […] The post Orioles’ Trevor Rogers shoves in Opening Day start, continuing dominance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fans all had the same reaction to Giants’ botched Opening Day graphic
The San Francisco Giants began the 2026 MLB season with a 7-0 blowout loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday night at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. Yet, the Giants’ social media team is still trying to hype up fans with an odd “Opening Day” graphic. On Thursday afternoon, the Giants posted on … The post Fans all had the same reaction to Giants’ botched Opening Day graphic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.