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MLB 2026: Early Openers and Pelicans' Busy Schedule

9/4/2025

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The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will play 132 games from April 2 to September 6, 2026, with the home opener on April 14 against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.
The San Diego Padres' 2026 season begins on March 26 against the Detroit Tigers, the earliest Opening Day in MLB history.
The Oakland Athletics seek six wins to exceed 70 for the 2025 season, with player injury updates ahead of the March 26, 2026 start.

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The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will play 132 games from April 2 to September 6, 2026, with the home opener on April 14 against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.
The San Diego Padres' 2026 season begins on March 26 against the Detroit Tigers, the earliest Opening Day in MLB history.
The Oakland Athletics seek six wins to exceed 70 for the 2025 season, with player injury updates ahead of the March 26, 2026 start.