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"Next year" has arrived, Ohio baseball fans.
State of play ball: It's Major League Baseball's Opening Day, with the Guardians in Seattle (10:10pm) and the Reds hosting Boston (4:10pm).
- Both teams' playoff dreams fizzled in the first round last season, but they should stay competitive in 2026.
Zoom in: Cleveland is leaning heavily on a wave of young talent and hopes a few prospects will energize its offense, reports Axios Cleveland.
- Cincinnati brought back slugger Eugenio Suárez to do the same, though the health of the pitching staff remains questionable, reports Casey Weldon of the soon-to-launch Axios Cincinnati newsletter.
1 big change: MLB debuts its new Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System this season.
- Clippers fans should recognize the technology-assisted balls and strikes review system, as it's been tested in the minor leagues since 2022.
How to watch: Buy CleGuardians.TV or Reds.TV (new this year) for $20 a month or $100 a season.
What's next: The Clippers open their home schedule Tuesday with a Dime-a-Dog Night.
