2026 schedule drops bring a full-on balance era, headlined by an opening-weekend Yankees vs Giants showdown and a season-long emphasis on intercity rivalries. Fantasy players get steadier exposure windows as teams visit every city again, with World Cup scheduling forcing scattered adjustments and a Philadelphia All-Star showcase on the horizon. Detroit’s pipeline—Dillon Dingler, Tarik Skubal, and Will Vest—threads through the chatter, while Junior Caminero’s breakout spark and Garrett Crochet’s return loom as bright fantasy signals. The episode also highlights growth in women’s baseball as a broader development thread.