Dayn Perry

A measly 10 total bases? Try again

Merrill finished as the Rookie of the Year runner-up in 2024

Crochet was acquired in the offseason in a trade with the White Sox

De La Cruz had a chance to complete the cycle, but opted for something much more impressive

Kelly became just the 18th catcher in major league history to hit for the cycle

Freeman injured the ankle late last season and played through the pain en route to World Series MVP honors

Pivetta suffocated the Braves, allowing just one hit in seven shutout innings

Because of an array of managerial moves, Nelson was forced into action at the plate

New York's first three homers came off the first three pitches of the game -- an MLB record -- as Judge later hit a grand slam and finished with eight RBI

The defending champs received some flashy jewelry on Friday

Who will be the best players in the upcoming season? Let's rank the top 100 before Opening Day

Garrett Crochet and Nathan Eovaldi square off

Logan Webb and Hunter Greene will start for their respective clubs

Sonny Gray and Pablo López will take the mound

Zach Eflin and José Berríos get the starts Thursday