The Philadelphia Phillies opened their season with a win against the Texas Rangers, while the New York Mets took down the Pittsburgh Pirates and their ace, Paul Skenes, in New York. Both teams kicked off their campaigns with victories, setting the tone for an exciting start in the NL East.
Elsewhere in the division, the Washington Nationals surprised many with a commanding victory over the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day. This left only the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins to debut on Friday, setting the stage for a historic moment in Major League Baseball.
After Friday's games, the entire NL East etched its name into the history books. For the first time ever, every team in a division started the season 1-0.
The Phillies secured a 5-3 win, the Mets triumphed 11-7, and the Nationals cruised to a 10-4 victory. Following suit, the Marlins edged out the Colorado Rockies 2-1, and the Braves shut out the Kansas City Royals 6-0.
This remarkable statistic is a testament to the unique scheduling this season. Historically, MLB seasons have often begun with intra-division matchups, making it nearly impossible for every team in a division to start 1-0. But with the shift towards more inter-division games at the season's onset, the 2026 NL East seized this rare opportunity.
As baseball evolves, we might see more divisions achieve this quirky milestone. For now, the NL East stands alone in this unique slice of history. It's a fun reminder of how the game continues to surprise us, even after more than a century of play.