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Major League Baseball is going to look and feel very different this season, both for the good and the bad. The new MLB ABS Challenge System is debuting tonight for the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees Opening Day game on Netflix. The entire world will get a glimpse of what the ABS will […] The post CC Sabathia gets brutally honest on new MLB ABS system appeared first on ClutchPoints.
When the starting lineups are introduced Wednesday evening at Oracle Park, Heliot Ramos’ name will be announced as the Giants’ starter in left field. Just like he was in 2025. And with that, the streak is over. The Giants’ Heliot Ramos is poised to snap a longtime streak Wednesday. Ramos is the first Giants left...
SAN FRANCISCO — Jared Oliva is 30 years old and hasn’t played in a big-league game since 2021, but that’s set to change after the Giants included the speedy outfielder on their Opening Day roster. Buster Posey and the Giants opted for Oliva over 24-year-old outfield prospect Luis Matos, who was designated for assignment Wednesday...
The Los Angeles Dodgers are scheduled to face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Opening Day. After announcing several moves to finalize the roster, one pitcher who was placed on the injury list received an injury update. Landon Knack, who is 28 years old, was placed on the 15-day IL. Shortly after that move was […] The post Dodgers pitcher receives injury update before Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will open their season on Thursday afternoon. Paul Skenes has already put fans on notice, giving them excitement with his plans to pitch deep into the playoffs. The first step of a playoff run starts against the New York Mets on Thursday, and Skenes also has something to say about them, per […] The post Pirates ace Paul Skenes’ brief message on Opening Day clash against Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Mets chose their final bench bat and reliever on Wednesday while three players were designated for assignment.
Former Blue Jays All-Star closer cut from Opening Day roster in NPB sportingnews.com
The Baltimore Orioles will face off against the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day to kick off the 2026 campaign. With that contest scheduled on Thursday, the organization announced multiple moves to finalize the roster. The Orioles made decisions on 11 total players, according to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. Jackson Holliday, along with […] The post Orioles make multiple roster moves ahead of Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mets quietly dominate Opening Day as 2026 season begins
The Houston Astros are hoping to be fairly healthy when Opening Day approaches, and it looks like they’ll be able to achieve that goal with the recent news. Jeremy Pena’s status for Opening Day was up in the air after he suffered a fractured finger earlier in March. That concern has gone out the window, […] The post Astros’ Jeremy Pena gets official Opening Day roster status amid injury concern appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cincinnati Reds are set to begin the 2026 season with an Opening Day matchup against the Boston Red Sox. With the game scheduled on Thursday, the club announced three moves to help finalize the roster. Cincinnati announced that left-handed pitchers Caleb Ferguson and Nick Lodolo are being placed on the 15-day IL. Additionally, right-handed […] The post Reds announce 3 roster moves ahead of Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Atlanta Braves open up their regular season on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, but with the MLB season set to kick off on Wednesday night, the Braves have finalized their Opening Day roster. After a disappointing 2025 season, the Braves enter 2026 with renewed expectations. Atlanta retained most of its free agents and […] The post Braves Make Final Roster Announcements Before MLB Opening Day appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Phillies officially release 32-year-old fan favorite catcher for Opening Day roster sportingnews.com
It starts tonight as the Yankees take on the Giants in San Francisco.
The 2026 MLB season kicks off on Wednesday night with the New York Yankees facing the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.
The Los Angeles Angels face an early injury concern as Kirby Yates lands on the injured list just days before Opening Day. Still, Kurt Suzuki offered a steady, reassuring tone. According to The Sporting Tribune’s Jack Janes, Suzuki downplayed the severity while emphasizing caution. “It was pretty recent. I believe maybe like a week ago […] The post Angels’ Kurt Suzuki gives positive Kirby Yates update despite IL decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rumors heat up as a Toronto Blue Jays power bat gets linked to the Pittsburgh Pirates, signaling a potential late move before Opening Day.
Despite returning from his finger injury earlier in the month, the Houston Astros might take a cautious route with Jeremy Pena at the start of the 2026 season.
Houston Astros star Jeremy Pena is battling back from a finger injury. Pena returned to the lineup for an exhibition game on Tuesday. After the contest, Pena revealed there is still one obstacle that could stand in his way ahead of Opening Day. However, it is not his specific injury. "I feel like ...
2026 MLB Opening Day: Don’t forget Aaron Judge sportingnews.com
Giants' catcher Patrick Bailey can make MLB history on Opening Day sportingnews.com
The Houston Astros head into Opening Day 2026 with cautious optimism, as the latest update on Jeremy Pena shifts attention away from his finger injury. The Astros lineup anticipates Pena’s availability, but his overall readiness remains a key storyline as his return continues to take shape. This uncertainty leaves room for final evaluations as the […] The post Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena reveals Opening Day concern, and it’s not his finger injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MLB Rumors Explode: Angels set sights on Joey Lucchesi for Opening Day while Brewers plot Jake Woodford steal Sportskeeda
Kevin McGonigle is pulling a George Costanza as he make his way to the big leagues. The Detroit Tigers announced the exciting news on Tuesday that their infield phenom McGonigle has made the team’s roster for Opening Day. McGonigle had a phenomenal spring for Detroit and will now be rewarded with a roster spot on … The post Kevin McGonigle’s jersey number for Tigers has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
