Opening Day

Mike Trout hit a solo home run and reached base four times, powering the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 victory over the Houston Astros in their season opener at Daikin Park. Right-hander José Soriano delivered six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in his first career Opening Day start. The win marked manager Kurt Suzuki's debut.

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The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Opening Day at Camden Yards, ending outfielder Tyler O'Neill's record streak of six consecutive Opening Day home runs. Trevor Rogers pitched seven scoreless innings in the victory, while new manager Craig Albernaz earned his first MLB win. O'Neill contributed with a single, walk and run scored in the tight contest.

The San Diego Padres have selected Nick Pivetta as their Opening Day starter against the Detroit Tigers. This marks his first career Opening Day assignment, following a standout 2025 season. Manager Craig Stammen praised Pivetta's consistency.

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St. Louis Cardinals top prospect JJ Wetherholt has earned a spot on the team's 2026 Opening Day roster, the club announced on Monday. The 23-year-old infielder, drafted seventh overall in 2024 out of West Virginia, is expected to start at second base and hit leadoff or second.