Opening Day Articles - Page 3

The Boston Red Sox are ready to go for the 2025 campaign after enjoying a fairly busy offseason for the time in a couple of years. However, some of the moves made over the past few months created some drama for the team and their manager, Alex Cora, to sort out during spring training. And […]

The Los Angeles Angels are adding a seasoned arm to their pitching depth just ahead of Opening Day.  “The Angels and RHP Carl Edwards Jr. have agreed to a minor league deal.” via Aram Leighton on X, formerly Twitter. The signing gives the Halos a potentially valuable bullpen piece with years of MLB experience, even […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will be without All-Star left-hander Ranger Suárez to begin the 2025 season, as manager Rob Thomson confirmed Sunday that Suárez is expected to open the year on the 15-day injured list due to a lingering back issue. “We don’t want this thing to linger,” Thomson said, via MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. “So if […]

The meteoric rise of Kristian Campbell through the Boston Red Sox farm system has culminated in the 22-year-old making the team’s Opening Day roster. Campbell was informed over the weekend that he’d break camp with the big league club, capping off a remarkable journey that began just two years ago when the Red Sox selected […]

Paul Skenes is no stranger to high expectations. As the reigning NL rookie of the year, opening day starter, and arguably the most electric young pitcher in baseball, Skenes isn’t just focused on strikeouts and Cy Young awards; he wants to change the narrative in Pittsburgh. “I think we owe something to the city,” Skenes […]

The Seattle Mariners have playoff expectations heading into 2025. After a historic collapse in 2024, they need better offense to power through a crowded American League Wild Card race. But an injury to a long-time Seattle stalwart forced a roster move few saw coming. The Mariners cut Mitch Haniger before Opening Day, ending his second […]

The Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves have made a late spring trade. They already connected on a trade this offseason that sent Jorge Soler to the City of Angels. Now, they are switching pitchers. The Angels sent long reliever Jose Suarez to the Braves in exchange for starter Ian Anderson, per New York Post […]

The Cleveland Guardians are defending their American League Central title from 2024. Their rotation will be the biggest improvement, with Shane Bieber returning from injury this summer. Triston McKenzie is healthy for the Guardians this year, but they will start him in the bullpen. The Athletic’s Zack Meisel has the latest on Cleveland’s Opening Day […]

The New York Mets are currently gearing up for the start of the 2025 MLB season, which is slated to begin in under a week vs the Houston Astros. New York had one of the busiest offseasons in all of baseball, but they’re still going to have a lot of competition to deal with in […]

As the calendar starts to approach April, Opening Day in the MLB is on the horizon. As is the case before every season, teams around the league have plenty of hope that this could be their year to make a run toward the playoffs and compete for a championship. The Baltimore Orioles come into this […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have locked in one of their most important pieces for the future, agreeing to a five-year, $58 million contract extension with catcher Alejandro Kirk. The deal includes a $6 million signing bonus and contains no club options or deferred money, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. It will keep Kirk in […]

The Seattle Mariners cruised to a 14-1 win over the White Sox on Saturday, but the celebration was tempered by a concerning moment involving outfielder Victor Robles. In the top of the fifth inning, Robles was hit on the right hand by an 87.2 mph slider from reliever Gus Varland and was forced to leave […]

With Opening Day fast approaching, the Houston Astros took significant steps toward finalizing their 26-man roster by making a flurry of roster moves on Saturday, including releasing veteran outfielder Ben Gamel and left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks. Gamel, 32, signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Astros in February after a solid but injury-shortened stint […]

The Kansas City Royals have been dealt a scare ahead of Opening Day. Slugger Vinnie Pasquantino suffered a hamstring injury in spring training on Saturday and will be evaluated on Sunday to determine the severity, per Anne Rogers. Pasquantino said he feels fine but knows it’ll be up to the medical staff to diagnose how […]

Kyle Harrison is supposed to be a key part of the San Francisco Giants’ starting pitching rotation, but the organization and fan base are still waiting for his emergence. Their patience will have to extend at least past the first few days of the 2025 MLB season, as both he and Keaton Winn are being […]

The New York Yankees are trying to overcome their injury concerns in order to enjoy another strong season. With Gerrit Cole expected to miss the 2025 campaign, the Yankees’ have serious uncertainty in the starting rotation. Additionally, it was recently announced that Clarke Schmidt will begin the season on the injured list. However, can a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping to compete in the American League East in 2025. The division is quite competitive, however. Toronto received an unfortunate injury update on Saturday, as it was revealed that outfielder Daulton Varsho will begin the season on the injured list, per Shi Davidi. The team is hopeful that Varsho can […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have made a pivotal roster decision ahead of Opening Day, opting to include infielder José Fermín as part of their 26-man squad. Fermín will assume a utility bench role, providing contact-hitting and defensive versatility across the infield. “José Fermín has made the #STLCards Opening Day roster, per sources. He’ll serve as […]

The Texas Rangers have decided to part ways with longtime veteran reliever Jesse Chavez, releasing him from his minor league contract just days before Opening Day. Chavez, who had been in spring camp with the Rangers, struggled considerably throughout spring training, leading to the team’s decision to move on. At 41 years old, Chavez was […]

The Baltimore Orioles have added veteran depth to their rotation by reuniting with 2021 All-Star pitcher Kyle Gibson on a one-year deal worth $5.25 million, with up to $1.525 million more available through incentives. This signing arrives just days before the Orioles open the season, addressing a pressing need following injuries and departures that have […]

The Yankees have officially confirmed Cody Bellinger as their No. 3 hitter, strategically placing him directly behind star slugger Aaron Judge to strengthen the middle of their batting order. After a spectacular spring training, in which Bellinger hit an impressive .465/.511/.791 across 16 exhibition games, the Bronx Bombers are optimistic he will translate this momentum […]

The San Francisco Giants had a disappointing 2024 season and no player represents that more than Jung Hoo Lee. The 25-year-old came over from Korea with high expectations and only played 37 games. He suffered a shoulder injury in May that ended his season. Recently, Lee underwent an MRI for back discomfort and missed a […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have finalized their roster with Opening Day kicking off the season on March 27. However, the organization turned heads on Friday after announcing that designated hitter and outfielder, Eloy Jimenez will begin the season playing for the team’s Triple-A affiliate, the Durham Bulls. Instead, infielder Curtis Mead made the final roster, […]

There was a concerning back injury with New York Yankees slugger Paul Goldschmidt only a few days ago. Now it seems that it was an exaggeration. Bryan Hoch, the Yankees writer for MLB.com, put out a tweet about Goldschmidt’s status for Opening Day. Paul Goldschmidt said his back is “100 percent or close to it,” […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping to redeem their brutally disappointing last-place finish last year and thwart the bad optics tornado that has been swirling around them. Max Scherzer is looking to overcome his lingering injury issues and stay healthy long enough to enjoy one last memorable run in a future Hall of Fame career. […]

The San Diego Padres’ starting rotation continues to be tested before the 2025 season even begins, as veteran right-hander Yu Darvish is now questionable for Opening Day due to elbow inflammation. Manager Mike Shildt provided the update following Darvish’s recent pause in his throwing program. While the team had previously cited “general fatigue,” Shildt clarified […]

In an offseason filled with unprecedented free agent signings, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ acquisition of Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki stood out. The hype surrounding the 23-year-old sensation is palpable and he quickly became the favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year honors. But after one MLB start, the odds have changed. Washington Nationals […]

The Arizona Diamondback made a surprise run to the World Series in 2023, ultimately losing to the Texas Rangers 4-1. After missing out on the playoffs last season, the Diamondbacks bolstered their starting rotation, landing prized free agent Corbin Burns on a six-year, $210 million contract. But despite adding one of baseball’s best pitchers this […]

The Chicago White Sox are coming off the worst season in AL/NL history. After a 41-win campaign, they traded their best pitcher, Garrett Crochet, this offseason. It will be hard for the Southsiders to get fans to the park this year to watch a team openly tanking. The White Sox are hoping to drum up […]

Philadelphia Phillies’ 2024 All-Star starting pitcher Ranger Suarez is reportedly battling a stiff back, per ESPN. The 29-year-old will not make his next spring training start as a result, but it remains to be seen if the back concern will impact his regular season availability. Suarez enjoyed a breakout season in 2024. He pitched to […]

The Chicago Cubs lost both games of the Tokyo Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers to open the season. Their big offseason saw them add Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, Chicago fell flat in their first two games. While it is only two games, the Cubs will have to beat the Dodgers to reach their […]

Bubba Chandler, the 22-year-old Pirates pitching prospect, wasted no time responding to Paul Skenes securing Pittsburgh’s 2025 Opening Day start. With a playful but confident message, Chandler made it clear he’s aiming to take over that role by next season. As soon as Skenes’ Opening Day video surfaced, Chandler shot him a message: “It’s going […]

Houston Astros’ veteran Jose Altuve will be making a rare position change. Astros’ manager Jose Espada confirmed on Wednesday that Altuve will be starting the season in left field as opposed to his usual spot at second base according to MLB.com. This marks only the second time in Altuve’s 13 seasons with the Astros that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up right where they left off last fall, winning both games in Japan to open the 2025 season against the Chicago Cubs. By no surprise, Shohei Ohtani did his part, going 3 for 8 across the two contests with a home run. After Game 2 of the series, Dave Roberts […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five innings of one-run ball on Tuesday morning as the Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs, 4-1, in game one of the Tokyo Series. With a fastball that hit 98 and a splitter that baffled Chicago hitters, Yamamoto impressed his manager. Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts has been around […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to notch a win in the 2025 MLB season after they took down the Chicago Cubs in the first leg of the Tokyo Series at the Tokyo Dome on Tuesday night. Los Angeles’ 4-1 victory over the Cubs featured excellent pitching from the reigning World Series champions’ […]

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee’s chances of playing on opening day look bleak. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the 26-year-old centerfielder didn’t play in a Cactus League game on Saturday due to back discomfort. On Monday, he was scheduled to undergo an MRI and will immediately follow up with the team’s doctor. The […]

The Los Angeles Angels took a flier on Yoan Moncada this offseason. The often banged up veteran was expected to start at third base for LA but a spring training thumb injury is worse than the Angels anticipated, throwing Moncada’s availability into question. While the team has serious concerns, Moncada is confident that he’ll be […]

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the 2025 season with high expectations. While the National League East will be a competitive division with the New York Mets acquiring Juan Soto and the Atlanta Braves getting Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider back from injury, the Phillies believe they’re a championship-caliber team. Philadelphia will begin the season on […]