The 2024 MLB season is finally here.
Sure, the Dodgers and Padres technically already kicked things off in South Korea last week. But Thursday’s slate sees (nearly) the rest of the league get in on the action.
With rain in the forecast in New York and Philadelphia, the Brewers vs. Mets and Braves vs. Phillies games have been postponed until Friday. Here’s the rest of the Opening Day schedule, with national broadcasts specified (for more on how to watch, click here).
Angels at Orioles: 3:05 p.m. ET
Nationals at Reds: 4:10 p.m. ET
Giants at Padres: 4:10 p.m. ET
Cardinals at Dodgers: 4:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network)
Blue Jays at Rays: 4:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network)
Twins at Royals: 4:10 p.m. ET
Tigers at White Sox: 4:10 p.m. ET
Pirates at Marlins: 4:10 p.m. ET
Yankees at Astros: 4:10 p.m. ET
Cubs at Rangers: 7:35 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Guardians at Athletics: 10:07 p.m. ET
Rockies at Diamondbacks: 10:10 p.m. ET
Red Sox at Mariners: 10:10 p.m. ET
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Thu, March 28, 2024 at 8:21 PM GMT+1
Mike Trout hits the first home run of Opening Day
Mike Trout’s first-inning home run was the 369th of his career.
Thu, March 28, 2024 at 8:10 PM GMT+1
Elly De La Cruz is ready for Opening Day
Look good, play good? Elly De La Cruz’s Cincinnati Reds take on the Washington Nationals this afternoon, and his Opening Day look was a vibe.
And De La Cruz isn’t letting his clothes, or anyone else, speak for him — on Wednesday, he addressed reporters entirely in English for the first time.
Thu, March 28, 2024 at 7:57 PM GMT+1
How different are all 30 MLB teams compared to last season?
How different is each MLB team in 2024?
As we close the book on another offseason, there are many ways to assess what a team did to improve its roster over the winter. But rather than attempt to label teams as definitive winners or losers of hot stove season, with Opening Day on deck, I’m more curious about one simple question:
How different are the 30 MLB teams now, compared to the ones we watched in 2023?
Free-agent and trade activity throughout the winter months ensure that many of the game’s stars change teams before every season, but that’s not the only way rosters evolve. There’s natural turnover by way of injuries, player development and regression, and shuffles of the depth chart based on the preferences of the coaching staff or front office. Some teams decide to rebuild; others choose to run it back.
In turn, every new season features a fresh cast of characters performing in new settings across the league. For each fan base, the everyday contributors on the roster become the main characters of the season. Regardless of whether a team is good or bad, the connections with these players are a big part of the fan experience over the course of the summer and into the fall.
So instead of attempting to determine which teams improved the most since the 2023 season concluded, consider this an objective way to measure which fan bases will be tasked with learning the most new names and faces and which will be afforded the comfort of familiarity.
So which teams stand out? Let’s take a closer look here.
Thu, March 28, 2024 at 7:38 PM GMT+1
2024 season predictions: Division winners, World Series champion, awards and more
To get ready for Opening Day, our MLB experts — Jake Mintz, Jordan Shusterman, Russell Dorsey, Jack Baer, Liz Roscher and Jason Owens — made their predictions for this season, from the World Series winners to Shohei Ohtani’s home run total and everything in between.
Check it out: Opening Day 2024: Picks for division winners, World Series champion, Cy Young, MVP, Shohei Ohtani and more
Thu, March 28, 2024 at 7:29 PM GMT+1
Thu, March 28, 2024 at 7:28 PM GMT+1
If you’re looking for more Opening Day content, I sat down with Evan Carter, MLB’s No. 5 prospect, to discuss his meteoric rise to Texas and unique development path this week for @YahooSports.
Here’s some of our conversation ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/qHZhso0Yoq
— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) March 28, 2024
Thu, March 28, 2024 at 7:28 PM GMT+1
New Orioles owner David Rubenstein soaks in Opening Day
David Rubenstein’s ownership tenure began officially on Wednesday. (Jake Mintz/Yahoo Sports)
Thu, March 28, 2024 at 7:07 PM GMT+1
Baseball world grapples with Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara gambling scandal
The question rolled in to Yahoo Sports via text from a veteran scout. A person whose livelihood revolves around information and the gathering of it. The type that is typically in the know, in the loop, in the mix — or at least, on the periphery of it.
“What do you got on Shohei today?”
That type of inquiry represents the atmosphere permeating the baseball world right now — one of curiosity and confusion. MLB’s brightest supernova, a two-way dynamo with two MVP awards and a hot-off-the-presses $700 million contract from the Los Angeles Dodgers, has found himself linked to a federal gambling scandal involving his longtime interpreter and friend, Ippei Mizuhara.
In the days before Ohtani addressed the media on Monday, the lack of meaningful information only fanned the flames of speculation and conjecture. Following his delivery of a prewritten statement via new interpreter Will Ireton, Ohtani remains the subject of intense controversy, even after portraying himself as the victim of a crime at the hands of Mizuhara.
Through it all, a perplexed baseball world can’t help but rubberneck and wonder. Read more here on the baseball world’s reaction to the controversy.
Thu, March 28, 2024 at 6:45 PM GMT+1
Orioles’ new owners making good first impression
Thu, March 28, 2024 at 6:37 PM GMT+1
Orioles welcome new owner David Rubenstein
New O’s owner David Rubenstein just spoke for 10 minutes off the dome, no notes. Impressive, understated introduction.
(Yes, that’s the back Eddie Murray’s head) pic.twitter.com/rWRhBjCgwN
— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) March 28, 2024
The Orioles welcomed their new owner ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the Angels at Camden Yards.
Billionaire businessman and Baltimore native David Rubenstein was approved as the new owner of the Orioles on Wednesday, finalizing the sale of the team for a reported $1.725 billion.
Thu, March 28, 2024 at 6:31 PM GMT+1
How to watch MLB Opening Day 2024
After tipping off early with the two-game Dodgers vs. Padres Seoul Series, it’s time for the official Opening Day of the 2024 MLB season. This Thursday, 26 MLB clubs will step up to the plate and play. While a majority of the 13 MLB Opening Day games will be broadcast on Regional Sports Networks, you can catch the Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers matchup at 7:35 p.m. ETairing nationally on ESPN (plus two games on the MLB Network). Are you ready to watch the 2024 MLB season? Here’s what you need to know about tuning into every Opening Day game, including times, channels, full game schedule, local blackout restriction workarounds and more.
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