MLB Opening Day 2026: A guide to the offseason chaos
last month - 3/25/2026 3:07 AM GMT-3
Not long after their historic late-season collapse, the New York Mets started an offseason overhaul that continued throughout the winter. Fresh off their 2025 World Series appearance, the Toronto Blue Jays added an ace to their rotation, the Baltimore Orioles brought in a slugging bat to anchor their lineup, and the Chicago Cubs finally made the big-name free agent signing their fans had been craving. But in the end, it was the two-time reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers who sent shock waves through the sport by signing the offseason's No. 1 free agent to a record deal. Whether you are just realizing that Pete Alonso left the Mets for the AL East or the Dodgers spent well, let's just say it was a lot of money per year to add to their loaded lineup or you know every signing and trade and still aren't quite sure what to make of the chaos, we've got you covered for Opening Day. ESPN MLB experts Jorge Castillo, Bradford Doolittle, Alden Gonzalez, Jesse Rogers and David Schoenfield break down all the moves that rocked the winter, what they mean for the teams involved and how they'll impact the season ahead.
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