Opening Day always brings chaos, and the overreactions are already flying. We break down the early panic around Paul Skenes, the impact of the WBC on pitching performances, and whether any of it actually matters.

Plus, a wave of young stars made a statement right away, with huge performances from baseball’s next generation. Is this the start of something real, or just Opening Day noise?

Chapters:

00:00 Opening Day Chaos Begins

01:00 Overreaction Season Is Here

02:30 Netflix Broadcast Was Wild

04:30 Barry Bonds Yankees What-If

06:00 Paul Skenes Panic or Not

08:30 Pirates Defense Disaster

10:00 Are We Overreacting to Judge

12:30 Yankees Narrative Problem

14:30 Young Stars Shine

21:00 Cubs Lock Up Their Core

22:00 Wrap Up and What’s Next

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