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Takeaways from the Padres’ Opening Day loss to the Tigers as Tarik Skubal dominates, Nick Pivetta struggles early, and rookie Kevin McGonigle shines in his MLB debut at Petco Park.
The Detroit Tigers added Kevin McGonigle to their Opening Day roster after the young infielder impressed during Spring Training. McGonigle is one of the best prospects in all of baseball. And many see a bright future ahead for him in the Motor City. The Tigers’ rookie showed exactly what he can do against the San […] The post Tigers’ Riley Greene in disbelief with Kevin McGonigle’s ‘impressive’ 4-hit debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Mets earned a big 11-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day. It was a solid outing for the club that had starting pitcher Freddy Peralta completely in awe of the offense. Shortly after the victory, the 29-year-old right-hander admitted he thought the Mets’ offense was amazing on Thursday, according to […] The post Freddy Peralta shares astounded reaction to Mets’ Opening Day offense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It’s hard to envision a more perfect Opening Day for the Mets.
On Thursday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox played their first game of the 2026 season when they faced off against the Cincinnati Reds in Ohio.The Red Sox won by a score of 3-0.Boston Red Sox Star Roman Anthony Made HistoryRoman Anthony finished the win with three hits and one walk.He also made history with his […] The post Boston Red Sox Star Roman Anthony Made History Against Reds appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout crushed an Opening Day home run against the Houston Astros on Thursday. Trout is looking to have a bounce back season, and Thursday’s moment gives him important momentum. The Angels ultimately defeated the Astros 3-0 on Opening Day. MIKE TROUT WITH AN OPENING DAY HOME RUN 💥 pic.twitter.com/VRMrpEnpWl — […] The post Angels’ Mike Trout has MLB world hyped after launching monster home run vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The plan was clear before the first pitch. The Boston Red Sox were not going to hand Marcelo Mayer an everyday role to open the 2026 season.By the end of Opening Day, that plan already looked outdated.Mayer did not start Boston’s season opener against the Cincinnati Reds. He was not in the initial lineup. He […] The post Marcelo Mayer Answers Red Sox Questions With Breakout Opening Day Performance appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Yes, two Team USA pitchers had a hard time in their season openers. That's baseball, Suzyn.
Olivia "Livvy" Dunne began her Thursday by wishing a "happy Opening Day to those who celebrate."
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,...
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.
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...
Clayton Kershaw appeared at Opening Day on Thursday in some unfamiliar attire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It took one game, and one fatal flaw, for Chicago's offseason of good vibes to crumble.
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.
The Toronto Blue Jays open their season with heightened expectations surrounding Kevin Gausman, whose mindset reflects a carryover from last year’s World Series run. As Toronto builds off its American League pennant, its Opening Day starter takes the mound with a postseason mentality and a clear sense of purpose. Gausman approaches this start with a […] The post Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman in World Series mode for Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Milwaukee Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski is off to a stellar start this season, easing any concerns over the Freddy Peralta-New York Mets trade.
