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Mets’ Freddy Peralta pulls off 1st ever successful ABS challenge on Opening Day

On Thursday afternoon, the New York Mets hit the field for the first time in the 2026 MLB regular season at home to begin their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Mets quickly fell behind 2-0, but regained their form in the bottom of the first inning, scoring five runs and sending Pirates star Paul […] The post Mets’ Freddy Peralta pulls off 1st ever successful ABS challenge on Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski sets Milwaukee Opening Day record vs White Sox

A successful 2025 campaign that ultimately ended up short in the NL Championship Series (NLCS) has led the Milwaukee Brewers to renewed hope in 2026. The trade of staff ace Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets was due to the emergence of a host of young starting pitchers. Leading that change is Jacob Misiorowski, […] The post Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski sets Milwaukee Opening Day record vs White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong pays off $115 million investment with Opening Day RBI

The Chicago Cubs opened their 2026 season vs. the Washington Nationals with immediate returns on their recent investment in Pete Crow-Armstrong. His impact was felt early, as Opening Day production quickly followed at Wrigley Field, setting an encouraging tone for Chicago’s offense. The Cubs slugger wasted no time validating his extension. The center fielder recently […] The post Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong pays off $115 million investment with Opening Day RBI appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Hamilton’ star gets backlash for National Anthem performance on Mets opening day

Hamilton actor Christopher Jackson is making headlines for messing up the lyrics in the National Anthem ahead of the New York Mets opening day. The Mets are facing off against the Pittsburgh Pirates today, March 26, and before either team reached the diamond, Jackson began the game with the “Star Spangled Banner.” To many fans’ […] The post ‘Hamilton’ star gets backlash for National Anthem performance on Mets opening day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles’ Pete Alonso gets rousing ovation ahead of 1st at-bat

The Baltimore Orioles are coming into this season with high expectations, and it’s no surprise after seeing some of the pieces they acquired during the offseason. Pete Alonso was one of those acquisitions, and during Opening Day against the Minnesota Twins, the first baseman received an ovation ahead of his first at-bat for the team. […] The post Orioles’ Pete Alonso gets rousing ovation ahead of 1st at-bat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets rookie Carson Benge’s first MLB hit is Opening Day home run

The New York Mets began their 2026 MLB season with a bang on Opening Day. Despite facing one of the best pitchers in all of baseball, Paul Skenes, New York’s offense has been teeing off. The Mets chased Skenes after recording just two outs. Early on, the Mets’ stars were doing the damage, putting up […] The post Mets rookie Carson Benge’s first MLB hit is Opening Day home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers’ William Contreras already in mid-season form with 3-RBI double

The Milwaukee Brewers are entering the 2026 season looking to defend their NL Central crown. Catcher William Contreras clearly got the memo. Knotted up at one in the bottom of the second inning, Contreras hit a three-run double down the left field line. It punctuated a four-run second inning from the Brewers that ultimately took […] The post Brewers’ William Contreras already in mid-season form with 3-RBI double appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pat McAfee crashes out after Pirates’ Paul Skenes gets pulled on Opening Day

The biggest story of this early Opening Day was that Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes was run out of the game against the New York Mets in the very first inning. Skenes is one of the best pitchers in the sport, but was unable to pitch one inning as his control was off, and […] The post Pat McAfee crashes out after Pirates’ Paul Skenes gets pulled on Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Juan Soto gets 1st RBI of season as Mets pull away from Pirates

It has been an ugly Opening Day for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the New York Mets. They jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but a five-run inning from New York in the bottom of the first chased Paul Skenes from the mound after just two outs. Juan Soto was a factor in that unbelievable […] The post Juan Soto gets 1st RBI of season as Mets pull away from Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chase Meidroth makes White Sox history on Opening Day

There seems to be a small glimmer of hope early on in the 2026 MLB season for the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox finished 2025 with a 60-102 record, but it started with a bang against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis. White Sox second baseman Chase … The post Chase Meidroth makes White Sox history on Opening Day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets’ Luis Robert Jr picks up RBI in first New York Opening Day

The New York Mets got an immediate return on their offseason investment Thursday as Luis Robert Jr. delivered his first RBI in a New York uniform during Opening Day vs. the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Robert, acquired to anchor center field and boost the lineup, is expected to be a central piece of […] The post Mets’ Luis Robert Jr picks up RBI in first New York Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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White Sox’s Chase Meidroth starts 2026 with a homer off Jacob Misiorowski

After being more aggressive than expected during the offseason, the Chicago White Sox are trying to make some noise in 2026. Second baseman Chase Meidroth made sure Chicago’s campaign started off with the bang on Opening Day. The White Sox are beginning the year with a matchup against Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers. But […] The post White Sox’s Chase Meidroth starts 2026 with a homer off Jacob Misiorowski appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Joel Embiid is among those reacting to Pirates CF Oneil Cruz’s disastrous inning

Opening Day got off to a wild start in New York as the Mets hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates for the first game of the Thursday slate. Star pitcher Paul Skenes did not even last one inning as the Mets rocked him early, scoring five runs off of two major mistakes from center fielder Oneil Cruz. […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid is among those reacting to Pirates CF Oneil Cruz’s disastrous inning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets singer botches national anthem on Opening Day

After Opening Night on Netflix on Wednesday, the rest of Major League Baseball celebrated one of the great traditions in sports on Thursday with Opening Day. However, the festivities got off to an unfortunate start in New York as singer Christopher Jackson forgot the words to the national anthem before the New York Mets hosted Read more... The post Mets singer botches national anthem on Opening Day appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Fans in disbelief after Paul Skenes’ quick exit on Opening Day

The first start of the season for Pittsburgh Pirates star and reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes was an absolute nightmare. Skenes and the Pirates faced the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., and the Pirates jumped out to a 2-0 lead courtesy of a Brandon Lowe home run. However, … The post Fans in disbelief after Paul Skenes’ quick exit on Opening Day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Red Sox Final Roster Reveals Key Decisions Ahead of Opening Day

The Boston Red Sox finalized their 26-man roster on the eve of Opening Day. The move offers a clear look at how the team will open the 2026 season. The group blends veterans with emerging talent. Early injuries also played a role in several key decisions.Boston’s roster includes a mix of established veterans and emerging […] The post Red Sox Final Roster Reveals Key Decisions Ahead of Opening Day appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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