The MLB season is right around the corner and we are very excited! There are a lot of interesting storylines going into the season. This article will be about the opening day games on March 27th,2025. We will also preview all of the teams' playing chances.
Mets vs. Astros: The Astros are a solid team with a good amount of talent and the Mets have high expectations after signing the best free agent Juan Soto. The Astros lost their best hitter this offseason, Kyle Tucker, but they still have great players like Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve. The Mets have a lot of talent with great players like Soto, Pete Alonso, and a good pitching staff. Score Prediction:7-5 Mets
Red Sox vs. Rangers: The Red Sox made some big acquisitions this offseason, like Garret Crochet, a great left-handed pitcher. The Rangers are coming off a disappointing year but they still have great players like Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. Both teams have a good chance to make the playoffs. Score Prediction: 3-1 Red Sox
Brewers vs. Yankees: The Brewers traded their star pitcher Devin Williams in the offseason. They made little accusations in the offseason and many critics are giving them harsh offseason grades. They are projected to be last in the NL Central. The Yankees are coming off a world series loss when they lost Juan Soto to free agency. But some of their most notable pickups were first base Paul Goldshmit, Cody Bellenger, Max Fried and Devin Williams from the brewers. The Yankees are the more talented and better team on paper but it all depends if they can execute. Score prediction: 6-4 Yankees
Twins vs Cardinals: This is a matchup of two teams that could have similar paths at the end of the season, being either playoff teams or on the fringe. The Twins have some young stars and a veteran in Carlos Correa. The Cardinals also have a young team that had a disappointing year last year but could be going up this year. The Cards lost Paul Goldschmidt, who was one of their better players. Score Prediction: 5-0 Twins.
Angels vs White Sox: These are two of the worst teams in the league and I have really nothing good to say about them. The Angels have Mike Trout who can hopefully stay healthy finally. The White Sox are coming off one of the worst seasons ever and it doesn’t look to be getting any better. Score Prediction:3-2 Angles
Giants vs. Reds: Last year the giants were a totally solid team. Having a 80-82 record and made only one noticeable move in the deadline which was signing pitcher Justin Verlander who is aging and was not all that good last year. The reds were also solid but not as good as the giants. Having a 77-85 record which is okay but not that great. I would say their best player is Elly De La Cruz who is super fast and has some raw power. He is a young star who is still developing in the league. Score Prediction: 7-6 Giants
Athletics vs Mariners: The A’s are facing some off-field issues since they are in the midst of moving locations. They do have a good young team that is looking up. The Mariners are led by an excellent pitching staff but they have a bad offense. Score Prediction: 4-0 Mariners
Tigers vs Dodgers: The Dodgers are loaded with so many superstars, they have spent so much money it is making the other teams in the league angry. The Tigers are a great up and coming team that made the playoffs last year and have a lot of great young players. Both teams will have a good chance at the playoffs. Score prediction: 8-3 Dodgers.
Pirates vs. Marlins: The Pirates have one of the best if not the best rising star, Paul Skenes. Both of these teams are not that great but I think this will be a good game. But I don’t think these teams are gonna be that good this year. Score Prediction: 2-0 Pirates
Braves vs. Padres: The Braves had a relatively quiet offseason but they did get Jurickson Profar from the Padres. They still have stars like Ronald Acuna Jr. and Aussie Albies. The Braves have good potential for this season. Moving on to the Padres they have Fernando Tatis Jr, Manny Machado and pitcher Yu Darvis they overall didn't have much action in the offseason but none was really needed for this roster. Score Prediction: 4-2 Braves
Guardians vs. Royals: The Guardians got Carlos Santana after he spent the last four seasons bouncing around teams but is making his way back to Cleveland for the first time after the 2020 season. They also have Jose Ramirez who is a star and an elite bullpen. The Royals have stars like Bobby Witt Jr. who last season aided them to the divisional round against the Yankees. I still believe that the guardians are the better rounded team. Score Prediction: 3-1 Guardians
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks: The Cubs opened their regular season in the Tokyo series dropping two games to the Dodgers and a rocky start to the season for them. The Cubs do have Dansby Swanson and Kyle Tucker but they are very much trying to rebuild and I believe they will have a very rough season and not much expectations for them. The Diamondbacks went to the world series just two years ago they fell to the texas rangers but they are trying to get back and they have much potential to do so with players like Josh Naylor and Ketel Marte they also have an strong bullpen they can lay to their strengths Score Prediction: 7-1 Diamondbacks
Phillies vs. Nationals: The Phillies were eliminated from the playoffs in the divisional round last year by the Mets and they are trying to get back to the World Series and get star players like Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. The Phillies have all the talent they just need to execute and their bullpen has to perform better. The Nationals have been on a spiral after losing most of their stars but they do have young talent. I have a hard time seeing them overcome the Phillies though. Score prediction: 6-3 Phillies
Orioles vs Blue Jays: The Orioles have been eliminated in the first round the past two years. They have a great team that can win it all but the need to preform in the playoffs. The Blue Jays also have lots of talent but can’t make the playoffs. These are both good teams with playoff hopes. Score Prediction: 8-2 Orioles.
Rockies vs Rays. The Rockies had a rough year last year and it will likely be the same again this year. They have some good young talent but some are not the best roster. The Rays are a decent team that is great but also not likely to finish towards the bottom. These teams might not be in the playoffs but they could have a chance to be competitive. Score prediction: 7-3 Rays win