It’s only been two weeks since Opening Day, but there have already been so many great storylines during the season. Every team has seen at least one promising development here in the early going, with many already paying major dividends.
In their first matchup in the Major Leagues, former prep teammates Jack Flaherty and Max Fried combined for 20 strikeouts in what Fried called “a cool experience.”
A day after Marlins outfielder Derek Hill busted out a Superman dive to rob the Mets of extra bases, his teammate Dane Myers tried to one-up him with an incredible game-ending grab.
The 28-time Olympic medalist may call Arizona home now, but his heart lies with his hometown Orioles, which wanted to put on a show for him: “When you have greatness walk in, you want to play well,” manager Brandon Hyde said.
