For Netflix's MLB debut, it was too many company references and not enough of a focus on the baseball, The Athletic's media columnist says.

The San Francisco Giants' revolving door in left field in the first game ended in 2026 as Heliot Ramos got back-to-back assignments to snap a 19-year streak of a new face there every season.

Getty SAN FRANCISCO – SEPTEMBER 17: Barry Bonds #25 of the San Francisco Giants is hugged by daughter Aisha, 5, during a press conference after Bonds hit career home run # 700 against the San Diego Padres on September 17, 2004 at SBC Park in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 4-1. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Wednesday's baseball Opening Night marks the end of a somewhat embarrassing streak by the San Francisco Giants.

Barry Bonds will be joining Netflix's coverage of MLB Opening Day. It seems like an odd decision - from Bonds.

Barry Bonds has a nephew. His name is Payton Bonds. And he's putting up massive stats as a Big Ten baseball player so far this season. The nephew of the San Francisco Giants legend plays at Rutgers University,