Major League Baseball’s opening night coverage has been the subject of polarizing opinions. And this is something Netflix is no stranger to. Netflix had major streaming issues during its airing of boxing in late 2024, during Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson, which also featured Amanda Serrano’s bout with Katie Taylor, showing a consistent lag. … Read more
Olivia “Livvy” Dunne began her Thursday by wishing a “happy Opening Day to those who celebrate.” While the influencer and upcoming “Baywatch” star was in the stands at Citi Field to watch boyfriend Paul Skenes‘ Pirates take on the Mets, the result was anything but happy. Dunne, 23, took in the season opener from the … Read more
Barry Bonds, New York Yankee. It could’ve happened, according to MLB’s all-time home run leader. Bonds, as part of Netflix’s coverage of Yankees-Giants on Opening Day, revealed on the streamer’s broadcast that he nearly became a member of the Bronx Bombers during his first free agency in 1993. “I gotta tell you a story because … Read more
J.C. Escarra will never forget MLB Opening Day 2025. The Yankees’ backup catcher — who made his debut in the majors after working jobs as an Uber driver and a substitute teacher — and his wife Jocelyn Escarra kissed on the field at Yankees Stadium Thursday before the team’s 4-2 victory over the Brewers, as … Read more
The kids in our neighborhood, this time of year, would envy the kids in Cincinnati. No foolin’. There was a wonderful tradition back then, before MLB placed a price tag on everything and marked up its soul for sale to TV, then pay-more cable, and now whatever it can get via streaming — even if … Read more
Mark Wahlberg is willing to make a sacrifice for the sake of his hatred toward the Yankees. The 51-year-old actor made his way to the Astros’ Opening Day game against the White Sox, where he claimed he’d give his thumb to Jose Altuve, who broke his during the World Baseball Classic. “It’s going to have … Read more