With Opening Day Near, What MLB Records and Milestones Could Be Reached This Season?

Aaron Judge, Jose Ramirez, and Justin Verlander could make history in 2026. And they all could be topped by Shohei Ohtani if he wins a fourth straight MVP.

The Yankees' Aaron Judge rounds the bases after a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series in New York on Oct. 30, 2024. Frank Franklin II/AP Photo

The thrilling World Baseball Classic is in the rearview mirror, and spring training is winding down. That means MLB Opening Day 2026 is just around the corner.

The 151st Major League season begins March 25. The previous 150 years have provided lots of records and milestones, and several of those are in play this year.

Aaron Judge–400 Home Runs

Judge enters the year with 368 long balls, leaving him just 32 away from becoming the 60^th member of the 400-homer club. Just two active players have 400 dingers—Giancarlo Stanton and Mike Trout—but Judge has some competition in the race to 400.