The inaugural match for the MLB 2025 season is scheduled for March 18-19, featuring the Dodgers against the Cubs in Tokyo. Following that, Opening Day for the rest of the league is set for March 27.

Fantasy players should prepare for early viewings of top players like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Kyle Tucker, and Freddie Freeman. Ohtani is forecasted at +600 for hitting the most home runs this season.

For insights on player selection during your 2025 Fantasy baseball draft, check out the detailed rankings and tips available from the SportsLine model. This advanced model has successfully identified breakouts in past seasons, including Willy Adames, who had remarkable stats last season, including 32 home runs and 21 stolen bases while finishing in the top five Fantasy shortstops.