Jason Benetti steps into the spotlight as NBC's lead voice for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’  —  When NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood learned in November that his network would be back doing baseball, he immediately knew who he wanted as his play-by-play voice and the format for it.

MLB.com experts pick 2026 division winners, World Series champ  —  The 2026 MLB regular season is actually here!  It all starts with the MLB Opening Night game between the Yankees and Giants on Netflix at 8:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday.  That leads directly into Opening Day on Thursday.

Tom Brady says he's asked NFL about potential comeback: 'They don't like that idea very much' … Tom Brady may not be returning to the NFL — but he has explored if it's possible.  —  The legendary New England Patriots quarterback, a frequent subject of un-retirement rumors …

The Phillies' Alec Bohm sues his parents, alleging they mismanaged his finances  —  Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents, alleging the pair defrauded him of millions of dollars under the guise of managing his financial affairs.  —  Bohm says in the suit that his parents …

Ohtani leads way for most popular jersey.  How does rest of list shake out?  —  After helping lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a second consecutive World Series championship and electrifying crowds in the Tokyo Dome at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani's global superstar status continues …

Yankees' Netflix debut is latest example of sports' complicated TV landscape  —  Share full article  —  Just a decade ago, if you were a Yankees fan in New York, you just needed a cable subscription to watch every regular-season game and the playoffs.  —  Now, in 2026, it could require …

Sources: Padres' Yu Darvish to restricted list amid surgery recovery  —  Star pitcher Yu Darvish is expected to go on the restricted list as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the San Diego Padres, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

Yankees haven't give up hope on acquiring Paul Skenes  —  The Yankees, perhaps encouraged by their belief Pirates superstar Paul Skenes might have interest in them (true or not), tried for Skenes at the deadline but were shut down so quickly the Pirates didn't even listen to the offer, sources say.

Yankees look to build on balanced attack from Opening Day win  —  Access the Yankees beat like never before  —  Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Aaron Boone likes to call this the week of overreactions.

Mets, Tommy Pham Agree To Minor League Deal  —  The Mets and veteran outfielder Tommy Pham are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports ESPN's Jorge Castillo.  It'll be the Vayner Sports client's second stint with the organization.  He'd earn a prorated $2.25MM upon being selected …

Brewers Place Jackson Chourio On IL Due To Fractured Hand  —  Opening Day arrives on a sour note for the Brewers, who announced this morning that star outfielder Jackson Chourio has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a fracture in his left hand.  Outfielder Blake Perkins …

Cubs, Nico Hoerner Agree To Extension  —  The Cubs and infielder Nico Hoerner have agreed to an extension, reports Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation.  It's a six-year deal, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN.  Hoerner was slated for free agency after this year, with 2026 being the final season of his previous extension.