The Royals enter 2026 with heightened expectations after finishing 82–80 last season, marking back-to-back winning years for the first time in over a decade. While they narrowly missed the MLB playoffs in 2025, the organization believes they are positioned to contend again.

The Los Angeles Dodgers captured their second straight World Series title in 2025, fueled by the consistency of their veteran core, including first baseman Freddie Freeman. The 36-year-old left-handed slugger has thrived in Los Angeles since signing a six-year, $162 million deal in 2022, continuing to deliver success at the highest level.

Major League Baseball's return to NBC this season will feature a pair of marquee Opening Day matchups, Wild Card Series postseason games, a special "Star-Spangled Sunday" slate on July 5 and the return of Sunday Night Baseball and MLB Sunday Leadoff.

The Minnesota Twins are looking to remain competitive in the American League Central heading into the 2026 MLB season, despite trading much of their core at last year’s deadline. Even so, the team held on to some key pieces, including right-hander Joe Ryan, who has emerged as one of baseball’s best pitchers.

As his career moves into its later stages, Harper remains determined to deliver that title to Philadelphia. The Phillies are once again positioned as contenders, highlighted by the offseason re-signing of designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, though the club has endured back-to-back early postseason exits.

Major League Baseball will recognize America’s Semiquincentennial with an extensive set of initiatives throughout 2026 to celebrate the nation’s founding 250 years ago and baseball’s distinct place in the country,

Season tickets for UConn Baseball, Softball and Lacrosse are now on sale as the Huskies prepare for an exciting spring 2025 season across

Before getting to all of that, though, returning panelist Rita Ora kicks the night off with a showy performance of KPop Demon Hunters smash hit, "Golden," where she is eventually joined by fellow panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg.