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Paul Skenes rebounds after Opening Day disaster, even if Pirates ace still doesn't look his Cy Young self

Skenes looked perfectly fine against the Reds on Wednesday, but that's not the expectation he's held to anymore

Pirates reportedly working on Konnor Griffin extension: What could long-term deal look like for top prospect?

Griffin was sent back to Triple-A to start the 2026 MLB season

Snyder's Soapbox: A manifesto of miscellaneous moans to start the season

It's too early in the year for any real complaints

Joey Wiemer ties Carlos Delgado's record by reaching base safely in first 10 plate appearances of MLB season

Joey Wiemer went 8 for 8 with two walks to begin the 2026 MLB season

MLB Power Rankings: What's real after five days? Breaking down baseball's opening week results

What do we know after just five days? Not much...

WATCH: Twins manager Derek Shelton ejected for arguing ABS challenge in an MLB first

Shelton didn't think Orioles pitcher Ryan Helsley challenged quickly enough

Bo Bichette says he doesn't blame Mets fans for booing him: 'I thought my at-bats were terrible too'

Bichette is just three games into his tenure in Queens and they haven't gone well so far

Snyder's Soapbox: ABS is not 'embarrassing' MLB umpires, it's making them better

ABS has its critics, including one outspoken former ump, but anyone upset with the system should pay attention to it

Jason Heyward retires: Memorable moments with Braves and Cubs highlight 16-year MLB career

Heyward, who homered in his first MLB at-bat, won five Gold Gloves and two World Series rings

2026 MLB Opening Day overreactions: Mike Trout is back! Dodgers are inevitable! The WBC ruined Paul Skenes!

We're 12 games into the 2026 MLB regular season, so it's time to react strongly to what we've seen so far

Phillies' Alec Bohm sues parents for mishandling his finances, accuses them of funneling his money

Bohm's lawsuit alleges that his parents cost him millions of dollars

MLB picks: Opening Day best bets with a hot start for Julio Rodríguez and a record-extending home run

Opening Day is here as Thursday brings our first full slate of baseball games this season

The biggest question facing each MLB team as the 2026 season begins

Opening Day brings hope, and the start of the season also brings plenty of questions

2026 World Series odds: MLB favorites, dark horses, best bets to win the Fall Classic

Not all teams (or odds) are created equal

Best MLB Betting Sites for Baseball Betting, How to Bet on Baseball in 2026

Discover Major League Baseball betting and learn how to bet on baseball with expert tips. Find the best MLB sportsbooks and top promos to boost your MLB bets.

Matt Snyder has been a baseball writer with CBS Sports since 2011. A member of the BBWAA, he's now covered every World Series since 2010. The former Indiana University baseball player now lives on the north side of Indianapolis with his wife, daughter and son.

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