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MLB opening weekend takeaways: Rookies, hot starts, ABS, more - ESPN

We're off and running with the first weekend of 2026 Major League Baseball games in the books.

MLB 2026: Best, worst automated balls-and-strikes challenges - ESPN

Just like with the pitch clock, the advent of robot umpires did not break Major League Baseball. The automated ball-strike system (ABS) debuted in the major leagues Wednesday after years of testing in the minor leagues, and in the 47 games since, exactly 94 calls have been overturned. Some were egregious, others by literal millimeters. The general consensus, based on in-stadium fan reaction and seamless integration into television broadcasts: Not only does ABS work, it makes the game better.

Nationals' Joey Wiemer ties record before on-base streak ends - ESPN

PHILADELPHIA — Seven Washington batters had at least two hits, including Joey Wiemer, who tied a major league record for most consecutive plate appearances to reach base to start a season as the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2 on Monday night.

2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions for Rounds 1-7 - ESPN

The 2026 NFL draft kicks off in Pittsburgh on April 23. That's only 24 days away. And while boards can still be shaken up a bit more, it's time to stop messing around and predict the entire 2026 draft. That's right — I'm projecting all seven rounds and 257 draft picks.