With a good young rotation and a deep lineup, the Braves are looking for their first World Series title since 1995. Freeman won the NL MVP award last season, helping Atlanta get all the way to the NL Championship Series. Lindor, a four-time All-Star shortstop who was acquired in a January trade with Cleveland, is hoping to lead New York back into the playoffs for the first time since 2016. New York Mets at Atlanta Braves: Francisco Lindor gets his first taste of one of baseball’s best rivalries when the Mets open a three-game series against Freddie Freeman and the Braves. The Dodgers are going for their second straight title, and they added Trevor Bauer to their already-loaded rotation in February. The Nationals are looking to bounce back after struggling last year, and the return of ace right-hander Stephen Strasburg should help after he missed most of last season because of a nerve issue in his right wrist. Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers: The last two World Series champions meet in the home opener at Dodger Stadium. While Springer found a new home in free agency, LeMahieu stayed in New York for a $90 million, six-year contract after he led the majors with a. ![]() 265 with 14 homers and 32 RBIs during his final year in Houston. Springer finalized a $150 million, six-year deal with Toronto in January, part of an active offseason for the Blue Jays. Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees: Opening day begins in the Bronx, with George Springer and the Blue Jays taking on DJ LeMahieu and the Yankees. Here are a handful of dates to mark on the calendar: ![]() And an Iowa cornfield is about to welcome a bunch of special visitors. Fans are back, too, at least small crowds in some places. CHICAGO (AP) - After one of its strangest seasons ever, baseball returns to a full schedule this year.
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