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Tyler O'Neill Extends Opening Day Home Run Streak to Six Seasons

The Orioles outfielder set a new MLB record with a three-run homer in his debut against the Blue Jays in Toronto.

Mar 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles centre fielder Cedric Mullins (31) hits a home run and celebrates with Baltimore Orioles centre fielder Tyler O'Neill (9) against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles right ielder Tyler O'Neill (9) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) hits a home run during theagainst the Toronto Blue Jays in an opening-day baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Toronto, Thursday, March 27, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Overview

  • Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run home run in the third inning of the Orioles' Opening Day game against the Toronto Blue Jays, extending Baltimore's lead to 5-0.
  • This marks O'Neill's sixth consecutive Opening Day home run, setting an MLB record that surpasses the previous mark of four held by Hall of Famers like Yogi Berra and Gary Carter.
  • O'Neill's streak began in 2020 with the St. Louis Cardinals and continued during his time with the Boston Red Sox in 2024 before joining the Orioles this season.
  • The Canadian-born outfielder debuted with the Orioles after signing a three-year, $49.5 million contract in December 2024, reflecting Baltimore's increased investment under new ownership.
  • O'Neill's historic performance took place in his home country of Canada, adding personal significance to his record-breaking achievement.