With the opening days of Major League Baseball and Triple-A now completed, the focus shifts to the Minor Leagues.
This Friday marks the start of the season for the other three levels of affiliated baseball, as Double-A, High-A, and Single-A leagues kick off their respective campaigns on Minor League Baseball’s second Opening Day.
A total of 61 games are set to be played on Friday throughout the Minors. Here’s everything you need to know about MiLB Opening Day:
Stream Free MiLB Games on MLB.TV
Baseball enthusiasts can enjoy Minor League games across MLB’s digital platforms and on Bally Sports Live. Subscribers to MLB.TV and MLB At Bat can access their favorite team’s Minor League affiliates through the app at no extra cost, while all MiLB games will be available on MiLB.TV, both on the web and in the MiLB app.
Where Top 100 Prospects Will Start the Season
Twenty players from MLB’s Top 100 prospects will kick off their 2025 season at Double-A. Notable names include Walker Jenkins, the No. 3 overall prospect (MIN No. 1), top 2024 draft pick Travis Bazzana (CLE No. 1/MLB No. 9), and leading left-handed pitching prospect Noah Schultz (CWS No. 1/MLB No. 15). Meanwhile, 16 prospects will start at High-A and an additional nine at Single-A.
Notable Matchups for Opening Day
Chesapeake Baysox (BAL) @ Altoona Curve (PIT), 6 p.m. ET: This game marks the season’s first non-Triple-A match, with the Bowie Baysox shifting to their new identity as the Chesapeake Baysox. Their logo features an eye-catching blue crab waving the Maryland state flag.
Fredericksburg Nationals (WAS) @ Carolina Mudcats (MIL), 6:30 p.m. ET: The Carolina Mudcats are hosting their final home opener before relocating later in the year. After this season, they will become the Wilson Warbirds.
Winston-Salem Dash (CWS) @ Rome Emperors (ATL), 6:30 p.m. ET: In a rare occurrence, the Emperors will play their home opener on the road due to facility issues, albeit still being recognized as the home team.
Dayton Dragons (CIN) @ West Michigan Whitecaps (DET), 6:35 p.m. ET: This matchup features the Free MiLB.TV Game of the Day, boasting an exciting debut from Chase Burns, the second overall pick in the 2024 Draft.
