2025 MLB Season Kicks Off with Dodgers Poised for Another Dominant Run

Opening Day features marquee matchups, while the Dodgers aim to defend their title with key offseason acquisitions and Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching on the horizon.

The 2025 MLB season officially begins today, March 27, with Opening Day games across the U.S., following the Dodgers' Tokyo Series victory over the Cubs earlier this month.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off their 2024 World Series win, are favorites to repeat, bolstered by new additions Blake Snell and Rōki Sasaki.
Shohei Ohtani, a key figure for the Dodgers, is expected to return to pitching in May after recovering from elbow surgery, further enhancing their championship prospects.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics are playing in temporary venues due to stadium issues, including Hurricane Milton's destruction of Tropicana Field in 2024.
Expanded broadcasting options, including ESPN, MLB Network, and streaming platforms like Apple TV+, aim to make the sport more accessible to fans worldwide.