There’s something magical about Opening Day in the MLB that doesn’t translate to the other sports. Even though it is just the first of 81 home games, Opening Day is usually the best game of the season. Perhaps it’s because Opening Day equals the start of spring, perhaps it’s the smell of optimism in the air, but either way we’re excited to see what wonders will befall us this baseball season. We are thankful we get to enjoy a full season of baseball when two months ago that was not guaranteed. Baseball is finally back and that means you’ll have plenty of chances to celebrate our national pastime this summer with a GameDay Vodka cocktail in hand.

MLB Opening Day Lineup

Thursday, April 7
Game (National Broadcast) Time (ET)

Red Sox at Yankees (MLB Network) 1:05 p.m.
Brewers at Cubs 2:20 p.m.
Mets at Nationals 4:05 p.m.
Guardians at Royals 4:10 p.m.
Mariners at Twins 4:10 p.m.
Pirates at Cardinals 4:15 p.m.
Reds at Braves (ESPN2) 8 p.m.
Astros at Angels 9:38 p.m.
Padres at Diamondbacks 9:40 p.m.

Friday, April 8
Game (National Broadcast) Time (ET)

White Sox at Tigers 1:10 p.m.
Brewers at Cubs 2:20 p.m.
Athletics at Phillies 3:05 p.m.
Orioles at Rays 3:10 p.m.
Dodgers at Rockies 4:10 p.m.
Marlins at Giants 4:35 p.m.
Mets at Nationals (Apple TV+) 7:05 p.m.
Rangers at Blue Jays 7:07 p.m.
Reds at Braves 7:20 p.m.
Astros at Angels (Apple TV+) 9:38 p.m.
Padres at Diamondbacks 9:40 p.m.