Andy Ibáñez will lead off for the Detroit Tigers when they open the 2025 season Thursday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. The Tigers (0-0) face the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers (2-0) at 7:10 p.m.

Opening day is finally here for the Detroit Tigers, who start the 2025 Major League Baseball campaign out west against the defending world champion Los Angeles Dodgers. It is a heck of a way to follow up the franchise’s first playoff visit since 2014.

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Pre-game ceremonies begin at 3:30 p.m., and for the second year in a row, Grammy-nominated artist Josh Groban will sing the national anthem, accompanied by a flyover from fighter jets.

Los Angeles Dodgers fans returned to Dodger Stadium on Thursday still celebrating their World Series triumph and brimming with confidence at the prospects of back-to-back titles.

As the Atlanta Braves face the San Diego Padres in the first game of the 2025 campaign, there will be high expectations for the team coming off a disappointing finish last season. With the Braves labeled as a top threat to the Los Angeles Dodgers' crown this season, manager Brian Snitker first has one wish for the team this season.

Follow live as Shohei Ohtani’s LA Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs in the 2025 MLB season opener in Japan; the teams clash again tomorrow at Tokyo Dome

LOS ANGELES — Welcome to the 2025 epicenter of the baseball universe. The most talented team in baseball resides in Chavez Ravine, with the highest payroll in the game, the game’s biggest stars, the most lucrative TV contract, two World Series titles in the last five seasons and seriously threatens labor peace after the 2026 season.

New Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes gave the Dodgers their flowers while also lamenting the fact that they will play a lot this year.

Analyzing Thursday’s Detroit Tigers at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.