MLB season opens in Japan with Dodgers vs. Cubs

The Major League Baseball season begins in Japan on March 17 with the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the Chicago Cubs. Other teams will start their seasons later in March. Yardbarker MLB writers have outlined best-case scenario records for American League teams. The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox are seen as potential leaders in the AL East, benefiting from injuries to the New York Yankees. In the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers, and Kansas City Royals are all projected to have strong seasons. The Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers are also expected to perform well in the AL West, while the Chicago White Sox face challenges.