The MLB regular season is in full swing and there have been stars who are already standing out. The first Major League Baseball game was a pitching showdown with the New York Yankees against the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park. In the first game of the season, the Yankees defeated the Giants 7-0, but the second game of the series stood out, and that's because of New York's starting pitcher, Cam Schlittler.

Baseball is officially back and with the start of a new year comes a fresh class of exciting rookies ready to leave their mark on the 2026 season. From teenage phenoms to college stars and even international veterans making the jump, this year's rookie class offers a little bit of everything.

The New York Yankees have gotten off to a hot start with an 8-2 record, leading the AL East. They began their season by sweeping the San Francisco Giants 3-0 and have recently won their series against the Seattle Mariners, 2-1, and the Miami Marlins, 2-1. New York has an incredible starting rotation, but one that stands out from the rest is Max Fried.

After what has felt like forever, baseball season is finally back. There has been a lot of anticipation for the 2026 MLB season, with a potential lockout, but also some interest in who will defeat the back-to-back World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers. One team in their division, the San Francisco Giants, recently finished up a series against the New York Yankees, with the Yankees sweeping the series 3-0.