Key Highlights
- ET. NBC’s 2026 MLB schedule is the result of a new broadcast deal.
- This is going to be the network’s first full season of baseball coverage in more than two decades.
- The night game will feature the two-time World Series defending champion Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks in Los Angeles. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPittsburgh’s Opening Day starter is anticipated to be reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes.
- The ace is coming off of a 10-win season and a dominant 1.97 ERA. It is less of an obvious pick for New York for who their starter should be.
- Top candidates include young arms like Nolan McLean, who showed a lot of potential in 2025, and the returning Christian Scott.
