URGENT UPDATE: Major League Baseball has just announced the opening date for the highly anticipated spring training schedule, set to kick off on February 20, 2024, featuring an exciting lineup of games across the nation.
On the first day, fans can look forward to seven thrilling matchups, including the New York Yankees facing off against the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, Florida, and the Chicago Cubs taking on the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona. This marks a significant moment for baseball enthusiasts as teams gear up for the new season.
The schedule also highlights games between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres against Seattle Mariners, and Kansas City Royals squaring off with the Texas Rangers. Notably, the Boston Red Sox will compete against Northeastern University, while the Minnesota Twins face the University of Minnesota.
The reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, will enter the spring training scene on February 21 against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Arizona. This matchup is expected to draw significant attention as fans anticipate the Dodgers’ performance following their championship win.
As the excitement builds, fans should mark their calendars for March 3 and March 4, when 14 games will showcase MLB teams playing against national teams preparing for the World Baseball Classic. Notably, the United States will face the San Francisco Giants on March 3 and the Colorado Rockies the following day, both at spring training facilities in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Additionally, a spring showcase featuring top prospects will take place from March 19-22, providing fans with a glimpse of future MLB stars. The Oakland Athletics and Angels will play on March 7 and March 8 in Las Vegas, which is set to be the new home for the A’s starting in the 2028 season.
As the MLB regular season opener approaches on March 25 in San Francisco, the Yankees will prepare with exhibition games against the Cubs on March 23 and March 24. On those same dates, the Detroit Tigers will also play at the Cubs, gearing up for their opener on March 26 against the San Diego Padres.
The excitement is palpable as fans eagerly await the action-packed spring training season, with numerous exhibition games scheduled from March 22-24. This includes the much-anticipated Freeway Series between the Dodgers and Angels, a two-game series between the Orioles and Washington Nationals, and several matchups involving teams like the Royals, Cleveland Guardians, and Cincinnati Reds.
Stay tuned for more updates as the MLB spring training season approaches, promising thrilling moments for baseball fans everywhere.
