Whether you’re a baseball fan or not, Opening Day is always one of the best days of the year. If anything, it’s a signal that warmer days are on the horizon, and a chance for baseball fans to get excited for the long road to October.
It’s another year filled with storylines from coast to coast, new players on new teams looking to make an impact in 2019. The Boston Red Sox are the reigning World Series champions and are looking to become the first team to repeat since 2000. It’s going to be a tough task for Boston, both the Yankees and Astros are going to be on a war path to put an end to their repeat run.
Star players Bryce Harper and Manny Machado have joined the Phillies and Padres respectively, signing monster contracts this offseason. Young, budding stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., and Eloy Jimenez are waiting in the wings to become the future of the league.
So again, whether you love or hate the game, it’s still a day of optimism, anything can happen. Tune in to some games today, kick back, relax, and gear up for the dawn of the new baseball season