It’s opening day in baseball. The grass is green, the birds are chirping, and your favorite team is going to win the pennant. We have a full day of baseball starting at 1:15 p.m. ET with the Pirates vs. the Mets on Peacock. Below, we dive into some storylines to watch this year.
Later tonight, the Sweet 16 tips off, so we identified some key players who could tilt the matchups in their teams’ favor. Busy sports day — we’ve got you covered below, and, as always, check NBC News for more coverage.
Baseball Storylines
New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., on Feb. 27, 2026.Sam Navarro / Imagn ImagesWe’re following lots of storylines this season, but you know where we need to start.
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