It's only Day 1 of the 2026 MLB season. There are over 180 more to go, not counting the postseason. To predict what will happen is an exercise in pure hubris.

Here are five things to keep an eye on as the 2026 MLB season gets started

The Atlanta Braves play against the Kansas City Royals in their MLB season opener today. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. CT on MLB.TV. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and Fubo TV.

The 2026 Major League Baseball season begins on Wednesday with a matchup between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park – the first game to be broadcast exclusively on Netflix. Three-time MVP Aaron Judge leads the Yankees into the new campaign,

A notable MLB insider has made a stunning pick to make the postseason in 2026, surprising fans across the Majors.

The 2026 Major League Baseball season launches a full-scale Opening Day on Thursday with a packed schedule set to begin at 1:15 p.m. ET and run through the conclusion of a 10:10 p.m. ET matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Seattle Mariners.

My Athletics vs. Blue Jays predictions have MLB picks on a player prop for Luis Severino for this March 27 matchup.

The Mets might've found a new star player for the 2026 season.