2025 MLB Season Officially Begins with Dodgers and Yankees in Spotlight

Opening Day features 14 games, including televised matchups for defending champion Dodgers and revamped Yankees, as Rays postpone due to hurricane damage.

The 2025 MLB season officially begins on March 27, with 28 of 30 teams playing, following the Dodgers' 2-0 start in the Tokyo Series against the Cubs.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, defending World Series champions, are heavy favorites to repeat despite early injuries to key players and Shohei Ohtani's pitching limitations.
The New York Yankees, last year’s AL champions, face the Brewers on Opening Day without ace Gerrit Cole, who is out for the season after surgery.
The Tampa Bay Rays’ opener was postponed to March 28 due to Hurricane Milton’s damage to Tropicana Field, highlighting logistical challenges for the team.
ESPN is broadcasting two marquee games: Brewers vs. Yankees at 3:05 PM ET and Tigers vs. Dodgers at 7:10 PM ET, showcasing key players and roster changes.