Baltimore, Maryland – The anticipation for the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season reached its peak as fans were treated to a foretaste of the action, with the official Opening Day set to commence on Thursday. While the Seoul Series kickstarted the new baseball calendar with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres squaring off in South Korea, the rest of the MLB teams are gearing up for their campaigns this week.
As the 2024 season opener unfolds on Thursday, March 28, a total of 26 teams are scheduled to take the field, with two additional games postponed to Friday due to inclement weather. The day’s action will begin with the Baltimore Orioles facing off against the Los Angeles Angels at 3:05 PM ET at Camden Yards in Maryland. The Orioles are set to pay tribute to the recent victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse before the start of their home opener.
Aside from the on-field matchups, the spotlight has been on individual players like Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, whose stellar performance has been overshadowed by a recent gambling scandal involving his interpreter. Despite the controversy surrounding Ohtani, the Dodgers are considered to have one of the top rosters in the MLB, boasting key players like Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.
Not to be outdone, the New York Yankees are looking to bounce back from missing the postseason last year, having acquired Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres during the offseason. With a lineup featuring powerhouse players like Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, the Yankees are poised to challenge for top honors in the American League (AL) this season.
Meanwhile, reigning National League (NL) MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves is gearing up for another standout season, aiming to lead his team to another deep playoff run. Over in Texas, the Rangers are preparing to defend their World Series title against the Chicago Cubs, with rising star Wyatt Longford expected to make an impact during the upcoming season.
Across the league, teams are primed for an action-packed Opening Day, with a full schedule of games lined up to kick off the 2024 MLB season. From the Los Angeles Angels taking on the Baltimore Orioles to the Cleveland Guardians facing the Oakland Athletics, baseball fans can look forward to an exciting start to what promises to be a thrilling season ahead.