Opening Day for the 2023 MLB season is nearly here, and baseball fans are anxious with anticipation. Everyone is ready to see these new-look clubs finally take the field after getting a glimpse of them in action during Spring Training.
As Opening Day quickly approaches, here's everything you n eed to know about the first games of the 2023 MLB campaign.
MLB Opening Day 2023 Schedule and How to Watch
All 30 MLB teams will officially begin their 2023 season on Thursday, March 30. The first contests of the day are set to start at 1:05 p.m. ET, while the last games have an opening pitch time of 10:10 p.m. ET.
There will be two nationally broadcasted matchups on MLB Opening Day 2023. The first pits the Philadelphia Phillies against the Texas Rangers on ESPN+ at 4:05 p.m. ET. The second features the defending champion Houston Astros at home against the Chicago White Sox, which will air at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Check out the entire slate below:
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Matchup |
Time (ET) |
National TV |
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Braves vs Nationals |
1:05 p.m. |
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Giants vs Yankees |
1:05 p.m. |
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Orioles vs Red Sox |
2:10 p.m. |
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Brewers vs Cubs |
2:20 p.m. |
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Tigers vs Rays |
3:10 p.m. |
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Phillies vs Rangers |
4:05 p.m. |
ESPN+ |
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Twins vs Royals |
4:10 p.m. |
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Mets vs Marlins |
4:10 p.m. |
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Pirates vs Reds |
4:10 p.m. |
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Blue Jays vs Cardinals |
4:10 p.m. |
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Rockies vs Padres |
4:10 p.m. |
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White Sox vs Astros |
7 p.m. |
ESPN |
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Angles vs Athletics |
10:07 p.m. |
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Diamondbacks vs Dodgers |
10:10 p.m. |
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Guardians vs Mariners |
10:10 p.m. |
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MLB Opening Day 2023 Odds for Every Matchup
MLB moneyline odds are already available on FanDuel Sportsbook for every Opening Day game. Check out the favorites and underdogs for every matchup below:
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Matchup |
Favorite |
Underdog |
|---|---|---|
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Braves vs Nationals |
Braves (-250) |
Nationals (+205) |
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Giants vs Yankees |
Yankees (-172) |
Giants (+144) |
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Orioles vs Red Sox |
Red Sox (-130) |
Orioles (+110) |
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Brewers vs Cubs |
Brewers (-142) |
Cubs (+120) |
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Tigers vs Rays |
Rays (-230) |
Tigers (+190) |
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Phillies vs Rangers |
Rangers (-130) |
Phillies (+110) |
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Twins vs Royals |
Twins (-154) |
Royals (+130) |
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Mets vs Marlins |
Mets (-132) |
Marlins (+112) |
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Pirates vs Reds |
Re ds (-126) |
Pirates (+108) |
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Blue Jays vs Cardinals |
Blue Jays (-120) |
Cardinals (+102) |
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Rockies vs Padres |
Padres (-200) |
Rockies (+168) |
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White Sox vs Astros |
Astros (-162) |
White Sox (+136) |
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Angles vs Athletics |
Angels (-250) |
Athletics (+205) |
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Diamondbacks vs Dodgers |
Dodgers (-190) |
Diamondbacks (+160) |
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Guardians vs Mariners |
Mariners (-116) |
Guardians (-102) |