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Blue Jays and Orioles Begin Season with AL East Rivalry and Uncertain Futures

Toronto faces pressure to deliver early success as Guerrero and Bichette enter contract years, while Baltimore aims to overcome injuries and sustain momentum.

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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, center, speaks with the media before work out at the team’s spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Orioles owner Mike Arougheti, center, talks with manager Brandon Hyde and Executive VP Mike Elias at the team’s spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Overview

  • The 2025 MLB season opens with a four-game series in Toronto, marking the Blue Jays' first home opener since 2022.
  • Toronto must perform well in the first half of the season to avoid a potential rebuild, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette unsigned beyond 2025.
  • The Blue Jays bolstered their roster with offseason acquisitions like Anthony Santander and Max Scherzer but missed out on top-tier free agents.
  • Baltimore enters the season with questions about their ability to sustain success after a quiet offseason and injuries to key players like Grayson Rodriguez and Félix Bautista.
  • Both teams face early challenges in a competitive AL East, with Toronto aiming to end a playoff win drought dating back to 2016.