MLB Opening Week 2024: Schedule, how to watch ESPN games, more - ESPN

MLB Opening Week is finally here.

All 30 teams will play in 15 games on Opening Day — Thursday — with Angels-Orioles kicking off the fun in the late afternoon after two of the day's first games were canceled due to weather. Later on, the reigning champion Rangers open their season by hosting Cody Bellinger and the Cubs on ESPN.

Thirty of the best pitchers across the majors will take the mound, including 20 All-Stars, four pitchers who will be debuting for new clubs and one who will make his first career start on Opening Day.

Additionally, ESPN will broadcast a number of games during Opening week, including two games of an American League showdown between the Yankees and Astros.

What are the most important things to know from the offseason going into the 162-game marathon that is the 2024 season? What are the most exciting matchups on Thursday? What are some storylines to watch? And what other Opening Week games can you watch on ESPN?

We have you covered on everything you need to be prepared for Opening Week, from season previews and analysis to the Opening Day schedule and ESPN's other games.

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