UPDATE: Major League Baseball has just announced the start of its highly anticipated spring training season, set to kick off on February 20, 2024. The opening day will feature an exciting lineup of seven games, including the New York Yankees taking on the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, Florida, and the Chicago Cubs facing off against the Chicago White Sox in Mesa, Arizona.
This is a pivotal moment for baseball fans, as the spring training schedule marks the countdown to the new season. The games on February 20 also include the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Colorado Rockies, the San Diego Padres competing with the Seattle Mariners, and the Kansas City Royals clashing with the Texas Rangers. Additionally, the Boston Red Sox will face Northeastern University, and the Minnesota Twins will go head-to-head with the University of Minnesota.
As the excitement builds, the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, will commence their spring training on February 21 against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Arizona. The action heats up further with 14 games scheduled for March 3 and 4, featuring MLB teams playing against national teams in preparation for the World Baseball Classic. Notably, the United States will play against the San Francisco Giants on March 3 and the Rockies on March 4, both at spring training facilities in Scottsdale.
Baseball fans should also look forward to the Spring Breakout, featuring top prospects, scheduled from March 19-22. The Oakland Athletics and the Angels will take the field in Las Vegas on March 7 and 8, marking a significant moment for the A’s as they prepare to relocate to Las Vegas for the 2028 season.
In a busy lead-up to the official MLB opener in San Francisco on March 25, the Yankees will play exhibition games against the Cubs on March 23 and 24. Simultaneously, the Detroit Tigers are set to prepare for their March 26 opener in San Diego with games at the Cubs. The exhibition schedule will also include the highly anticipated Freeway Series between the Dodgers and Angels from March 22-24, along with a two-game series between the Orioles and Nationals, and other matchups across various regular-season ballparks.
With the spring training schedule now confirmed, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch among fans and players alike. As the MLB gears up for another thrilling season, be sure to stay tuned for further updates as teams finalize their rosters and prepare for the competitive landscape ahead.
