With the season beginning on Wednesday, Yahoo Sports' baseball experts make their picks for what's to come in 2026.

The San Diego Padres have finally announced their Opening Day starter for the 2026 season. Right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta will get the nod on Opening Day for the first time in his career. The 33-year-old was the obvious choice for the Padres all spring.

Major League Baseball's opening games have taken different forms in recent years but this season will feature a semi-traditional standalone Opening Night game, with something of a twist – the first game of the 2026 regular season will air on Netflix.

Paul Skenes and Pittsburgh Pirates Visit Juan Soto and New York Mets this Thursday, March 26, at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

Spring training is almost over and Opening Day is on the way. When is the first day of major league baseball?

Outfielder Harrison Bader, still sidelined with left hamstring tightness, participated in pregame drills ahead of the Giants’ exhibition game with Sultanes de Monterrey on Monday at Oracle Park.

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to be ready for Opening Day after a scary injury.

Expected Dodgers starting rotation to begin the 2026 season has been put together.

The Detroit Tigers need to make their Opening Day roster decision about top prospect Kevin McGonigle before Thursday's game vs. the San Diego Padres.