The 2025 MLB Season Begins with Exciting Opening Day Matchup

The 2025 MLB regular season kicked off with a bang as the Cubs and Dodgers faced off in the Tokyo Series last week. The defending champion Dodgers swept the two-game series, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. Thursday marks the traditional Opening Day for the rest of the league, with each team embarking on a 162-game journey towards the World Series.

One of the most anticipated Opening Day matchups features the Yankees hosting the Brewers in the Bronx. Former Brewers All-Star turned Yankees closer, Devin Williams, will face his former team in a showdown between two 2024 division winners. While the Yankees fell short in the World Series last year, the Brewers are looking to make a deeper postseason run in 2025.

Yankees vs. Brewers

Date: Thursday, March 27 | Time: 3:05 p.m. ET

Location: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, New York)

Live stream: fubo (Try for free), MLB.TV | TV channel: ESPN

Probable pitchers: LHP Carlos Rodón vs. RHP Freddy Peralta

Odds: NYY -110; MIL -110; over/under: 8.0 (via Caesars Sportsbook)

Storylines

Yankees: Despite a strong offseason adding key players like Max Fried, Cody Bellinger, and Paul Goldschmidt, the Yankees have been plagued by injuries this spring. Ace pitcher Gerrit Cole will miss the entire season due to Tommy John surgery, while other players are dealing with various ailments. The Yankees will rely on their star players, including AL MVP Aaron Judge, to overcome these challenges and compete in a tough AL East division.

Brewers: Milwaukee aims to continue defying expectations and win the NL Central this season. With a young and talented roster, the Brewers retained most of their key players from last year and added depth to their pitching staff. Players like Christian Yelich and emerging star Jackson Chourio will be crucial to their success. The Brewers are determined to make a statement in 2025 and prove that they can compete with the best in the league.

Don’t miss the action as the Yankees take on the Brewers in a thrilling Opening Day matchup. Watch the game live on fubo or MLB.TV, or tune in to ESPN for full coverage.