Everyone, say hello to the 2016 Major League Baseball season.

Following a practice run Sunday, Opening Day arrived for real Monday. And though rain washed away two games and delayed a third, the day’s action still gave us plenty of things worthy of immediate discussion.

From some noteworthy home runs to an ace’s surprising flop to the rise of a formidable lineup, let’s take a look at the top nine takeaways from the season’s first full day of baseball.

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