MLB Power Rankings 2026: Ranking all 30 teams before Opening Day
The offseason is in the books, and the games officially count. How does the league stack up ahead of a new regular season?

The offseason is in the books, and the games officially count. How does the league stack up ahead of a new regular season?

The Houston Astros have plenty riding on the injury status of shortstop Jeremy Pena before Opening Day. Pena fractured his right ring finger early in a WBC exhibition game, which opened the door for an open spot on the Opening Day roster. However, there are no guarantees that the shortstop will miss the team’s first […] The post What Jeremy Pena’s Opening Day status means for Astros and Brice Matthews appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jackson Merrill reacted to an announcement by the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.

THE Chicago Cubs will be without one of their top players to start the 2026 season. The Cubs outfielder picked up an injury in the World Baseball Classic that will…

Opening Day optimism is real, but for Buster Posey, Brian Cashman and others, 2026 is a make-or-break season.

One of baseball’s most promising youngsters has punched his ticket to the big leagues. Top prospect Kevin McGonigle cracked Detroit’s Opening Day roster following an impressive spring showing, the team announced Tuesday. The 21-year-old shortstop, touted in his scouting report as “arguably the best hitting prospect of the 2020s,” entered spring training as baseball’s No....

Opening Day is one of the most anticipated events in US professional sports. To some, it’s an unofficial holiday that kickstarts the summer. MLB teams make their debuts with nothing but hope for the future. Every club starts the year with an identical 0-0 record. Anything can happen! A few teams are more familiar than […] The post The 9 MLB Teams That Have Historically Played Best On Opening Day appeared first on BroBible.

We are now just days away from the 126th Major League Baseball season. The number is actually 151 if you choose to count since the formation of the National League in 1876. But either way, it has all the feels of a new baseball season in the air. While Opening Day is technically just one of 162 […] The post The 10 Most Strikeouts By A Starter In MLB Opening Day History appeared first on BroBible.

The Baltimore Orioles have worked hard this offseason to have a strong 2026 campaign. One Baltimore infielder is facing some tough injury news as Opening Day approaches. That infielder is Luis Vazquez, who is dealing with a right thumb fracture. Vazquez is currently without a specific return date, per MLB.com, after suffering the injury during […] The post Orioles infielder facing uncertain injury timeline ahead of Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Brewers will play their final spring training game when they face off against the Cincinnati Reds.The Brewers will then have their Opening Day showdown with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday (in Milwaukee).Milwaukee Brewers Announce Deal With Tampa Bay RaysBefore their Opening Day game, the Brewers announced that they had made […] The post TRADE: Milwaukee Brewers Announce Deal For 6-Year MLB Player From Rays appeared first on Heavy Sports.

As Opening Day nears, both the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will be looking to make a run to the playoffs. With both team finalizing their rosters, they have decided to swap players. The Brewers have acquired right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford in exchange for minor league righty KC Hunt, via Bob Nightengale of USA […] The post Brewers, Rays make trade just days before Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Yankees have their 26-man roster set for Opening Day, and the right-hander is not on it.

When Tony Vitello fills out his first lineup card with the San Francisco Giants, he is hopeful outfielder Harrison Bader is on it. However, a pesky injury may throw a wrench into those plans. Bader is currently battling through hamstring tightness. While Vitello is optimistic of a return sooner rather than later, he also understands […] The post What Giants’ Tony Vitello said about Harrison Bader’s potential Opening Day status appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dodgers spotlight Shohei Ohtani in a new Torrance mural by Robert Vargars, featuring teammates Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki.

The Los Angeles Dodgers open the 2026 MLB season on March 26 at Dodger Stadium against the Arizona Diamondbacks, airing nationally on NBC and Peacock. Here’s the first pitch time, pitching outlook, and when the 2025 World Series ring ceremony will take place.

The reliever will be on the club’s 26-man roster to open the season on Wednesday, giving the Yankees a longer look at the pitcher they had long been interested in instead of offering him back to the Cardinals just yet.

The New York Yankees are entering the 2026 season with a World Series title on their mind. However, they must first put the finishing touches on their roster before Opening Day. Right-handed pitcher Cade Winquest has made the Yankees’ Opening Day roster, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He was selected by the […] The post Yankees make surprising Opening Day roster decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On this episode of The Dodgers Post, Jack Harris and Dylan Hernández look ahead to the start of the regular season, and debate whether the Dodgers made the right Opening Day roster decisions. They talk about the team’s most difficult roster choice, keeping Alex Freeland with the big-league club while sending Hyeseong Kim to the...

Opening Day is right around the corner, and the Detroit Tigers are beginning to finalize their roster to begin the regular season. On Tuesday, it was announced that one of the organization’s top prospects will begin the season in the majors this year. Reports indicate that Kevin McGonigle, who is just 21 years old, will […] The post Tigers’ top prospect makes Opening Day roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Carson Benge sets the tone before Opening Day clash with Skenes, fueling anticipation as Pirates and Mets gear up for a marquee showdown

Astros and Angels begin their season on March 26. Here’s how to watch, stream, and a look at the projected starting pitchers.

Cardinals and Rays open their season on March 26. Here’s how to watch, stream, and a look at the projected starting pitchers.

Blue Jays and Athletics kick off Opening Day on March 26. Here’s how to watch, stream, and a look at the expected starters.

There are several ways an MLB team can share the news with a player that he’s made the Opening Day roster. How the Texas Rangers informed right-handed relief pitcher Carter Baumler that he earned a spot on the club’s big league roster might be the best of them all. While working the fifth inning of … The post Rangers deliver Opening Day news to pitcher in the best way possible appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
