Overview

• The Yankees secured a 4-2 win over the Brewers, with Austin Wells becoming the first catcher in MLB history to hit a leadoff home run on Opening Day.
• The Baltimore Orioles set a franchise Opening Day record with six home runs, including Tyler O'Neill's record sixth consecutive Opening Day homer, in a 12-2 victory over the Blue Jays.
• Shohei Ohtani hit a solo home run and scored twice as the defending champion Dodgers defeated the Tigers 5-4 and raised their 2024 World Series championship banner.
• The Chicago White Sox, rebounding from a record-setting 121-loss season in 2024, started strong with an 8-1 win over the Angels.
• The Mariners rallied with two eighth-inning home runs to defeat the Athletics 4-2, showcasing resilience after a challenging 2024 season.