MLB Picks

After their victory in the first game of the Tokyo Series 4-1 behind Yoshinobu Yamomoto, the defending World Series champion Dodgers send this year's big-name Japanese import, Roki Sasaki, to the mound against the Cubs. Former All-Star, lefty Justin Steele starts for Chicago.

MLB opens its regular season with the Tokyo Series battle between the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. Yoshinobu Yamomoto starts for LA against Shota Imanaga for Chicago.

The St. Louis Cardinals (9-11) visit the Miami Marlins (6-11) in Jupiter, FL. St. Louis starts trusty veteran Sonny Gray. Miami will send struggling righty Cal Quantrill to the hill. Neither team is expected to contend in 2025.

The San Francisco Giants (13-4) take on the Milwaukee Brewers (9-9) in Phoenix. Milwaukee starts crafty lefty Nestor Cortes while San Francisco counters with flamethrowing Jordan Hicks.

The Houston Astros (9-8) take on the Washington Nationals (8-8) in West Palm Beach, FL. Washington starts veteran righty Trevor Williams. Houston counters with lefty Brandon Walter. Houston's hitting this spring has been a concern.

The Chicago Cubs (11-4) host the Milwaukee Brewers (7-9). Chicago sends former All-Star Justin Steele to the mound. He will be opposed by one of Milwaukee's top pitching prospects Jacob Misiorowski.

The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Boston Red Sox. Philly has started the spring at 7-8 while Boston is 8-6. The Red Sox send veteran Lucas Giolito to the mound. He will face young righty Mick Abel.

The St. Louis Cardinals (8-8) visit the New York Mets (6-8) at Port St. Lucie. St. Louis starts veteran righty Sonny Gray. New York counters with offseason free agent pickup, righty Griffin Canning.

The Detroit Tigers visit the New York Yankees in Tampa. Both teams are at .500 this spring with 7 wins and 7 losses. Kenta Maeda starts for Detroit against Will Warren for New York.

The Atlanta Braves (7-4) visit the Boston Red Sox (7-5) in Ft. Myers. Two clubs expected to be 2025 contenders meet. Atlanta sends righty Bryce Elder to the mound against Boston's Richard Fitts.

The Cleveland Guardians play the San Diego Padres in Peoria, AZ. San Diego has started the spring 3-10, but Yu Darvish makes his first spring training appearance.

Jacob deGrom makes his first start of the spring for the Texas Rangers (5-7) as they visit the Colorado Rockies (10-3) in Scottsdale, AZ.