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Edwin Díaz’s entrance gets Hollywood treatment
Saturday, March 28
TOP NEWS
For some players, Opening Day means a little more
From long-winding journeys to the Majors to a decorated veteran entering his 18th season, there are plenty of feel-good stories on Opening Day rosters. Here are 10 of our favorites.
‘Game-changing’ new Dodgers Tucker, Díaz live up to billing
Judge wins first ABS challenge, then takes advantage with towering first HR
2 G, 2 HR, 2 W: Trout (3-for-4), Angels turn back clock
McGonigle the star again after 10-pitch battle turns tables on Padres
Best way to end an Opening Day? A Blue Jays walk-off win, of course
Young brings the thump — and the glove — to power Mariners to win No. 1 of 2026
Power still on? Braves blast past Royals with well-known formula
Efficient Sandy returns to vintage ace form with 7-inning Opening Day gem
Guardians’ star prospect keeps racking up HRs — and unread texts
TOP PERFORMANCES
Longest Home Run
Shea Langeliers
414 ft
9th Inning
Hardest Base Hit
Drake Baldwin
110.2 mph
3rd Inning
Fastest Strikeout
Edgardo Henriquez
100.7 mph
8th Inning
Decisive Play
Blue Jays
37.3% WPA
9th Inning
11 K’s breaks Blue Jays’ Opening Day record
4th in A’s history with multi-HR game on Opening Day
HRs in 1st two games of season for 1st time; already has 4 hits, 4 walks
3rd since at least 1900 with 3 HRs in 1st 2 career regular-season games
Yankees 53-7 when both Stanton, Judge homer
PLAY A SPORCLE BASEBALL QUIZ!
MUST-SEE PLAY
Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle will have to wait for his first Major League home run, thanks to Jackson Merrill.
STAFF PICKS
Don’t overlook these two units
While not among the top 10 lineups headed into the season, the Royals’ bats could exceed expectations. Same goes for the pitching staff of the Marlins.
For Díaz’s first LA entrance, the Dodgers brought in a live trumpet player
Before he closed out his first game as a Dodger, Edwin Díaz entered to his customary tune, but with a twist: contemporary jazz artist Tatiana Tate played the trumpet live.
Check out the Dodgers’ rings — with Game 7 dirt!
The two-time defending champs received 14K yellow gold rings with 76 diamonds spelling out “WORLD CHAMPIONS,” 17 blue sapphires comprising the L.A. logo and — inside — a literal piece of the ground where they clinched the title.
Wearing an opponent’s jersey a small price to pay in end for Acuña
Ronald Acuña Jr. made good on a friendly wager with Juan Soto, wearing a Dominican basketball jersey of the Mets star thanks to Team D.R. beating Venezuela in the Classic. But Acuña and his fellow countrymen had the last laugh.
Softball star Canady ready for next level
Texas Tech superstar NiJaree Canady was presented the first 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League golden ticket, signifying her selection in this year’s AUSL College Draft.
Exploring the highest upside non-Top 100 prospects
MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis explores which prospects not currently on the Top 100 list have the biggest upside and answers other reader questions.
Guardians vs. Mariners on MLB Network
Superstars square off when José Ramírez and the Guardians take on Julio Rodríguez and the Mariners from T-Mobile Park at 9:30 p.m. ET (subject to local blackout).
SCOREBOARD
NYY 3
SF 0
ATH 2
TOR 3
COL 1
MIA 2
KC 0
ATL 6
LAA 6
HOU 2
DET 5
SD 2
CLE 1
SEA 5
AZ 4
LAD 5
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