Top 10 Baseball Matches to Watch in 2025
1. Tokyo Series: Dodgers vs. Cubs (March 18–19)
The 2025 MLB season kicked off with a two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome. This event marked the 25th anniversary of MLB’s first regular-season games in Japan and featured prominent players like Shohei Ohtani and Seiya Suzuki.
2. Opening Day (March 27)
Following the Tokyo Series, the traditional Opening Day featured 14 games across the league, marking the earliest Opening Day in MLB history.
3. Subway Series: Yankees vs. Mets (May 16–18 & July 4–6)
The annual crosstown rivalry between the New York Yankees and New York Mets took place in two parts: first at Yankee Stadium in May and then at Citi Field in July. A notable storyline was Juan Soto’s return to The Bronx after signing a $765 million deal with the Mets.
4. Rivalry Weekend (May 16–18)
MLB designated this weekend to feature 11 interleague rivalries, including matchups like Mets vs. Yankees and Angels vs. Dodgers, enhancing traditional rivalries with increased intensity.
5. All-Star Game (July 15)
The 95th MLB All-Star Game was held at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, showcasing the league’s top talent in a midseason exhibition.
6. MLB Speedway Classic: Braves vs. Reds (August 2)
A unique event where the Atlanta Braves faced the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, expected to draw over 100,000 fans, potentially setting an attendance record for a regular-season game.
7. Jackie Robinson Day (April 15)
A league-wide celebration honoring Jackie Robinson’s legacy, with all players wearing his iconic number 42.
8. Lou Gehrig Day (June 1–2)
MLB commemorated Lou Gehrig’s contributions and raised awareness for ALS with special events and tributes across all games.
9. Final Regular Season Weekend (September 26–28)
The season concluded with critical divisional matchups, impacting playoff standings and setting the stage for the postseason.
10. World Series (Late October – Early November)
The culmination of the MLB season, where the champions of the American and National Leagues compete for the Commissioner’s Trophy.
