2025 MLB Season Officially Begins with 14 Opening Day Games
The Dodgers, already 2-0 from the Tokyo Series, and the Yankees face differing challenges as the season kicks off, while the Rays and Rockies delay their openers due to hurricane damage.
- The 2025 MLB season officially began on March 27, with 28 of 30 teams playing across 14 games on Opening Day in the United States.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers, defending World Series champions, started the season strong with two wins in the Tokyo Series and are favorites to repeat with a star-studded roster including Shohei Ohtani.
- The New York Yankees, last year’s American League champions, enter the season with significant roster adjustments but face early challenges due to key injuries, including the loss of ace Gerrit Cole for the season.
- The Tampa Bay Rays and Colorado Rockies will begin their seasons on March 28, following delays caused by hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, which forced the Rays to relocate their home games temporarily.
- Opening Day festivities included ceremonial traditions, national broadcasts on ESPN and MLB Network, and streaming options via MLB.tv and FuboTV for fans across the country.
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