MLB Opening Day 2024: It’s that time of year again when baseball fans dust off their caps, break out the peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and eagerly await the crack of the bat. On March 28, 2024, the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros will kick off the season in a thrilling matchup at Minute Maid Park. Let’s dive into the details:
The Teams:
New York Yankees:
- The Yankees, a storied franchise with a rich history, are no strangers to Opening Day excitement. Led by their veteran left-hander Nestor Cortes, they’ll take the field in place of the injured Gerrit Cole.
- Here’s a glimpse of their starting lineup:
- Catcher: Jose Trevino
- First base: Anthony Rizzo
- Second base: Gleyber Torres
- Shortstop: Anthony Volpe
- Third base: Oswaldo Cabrera
- Outfield: Alex Verdugo (left), Aaron Judge (center), Juan Soto (right)
- Designated hitter: Giancarlo Stanton
Houston Astros:
- The Astros, known for their recent successes and controversies, are ready to prove themselves once again. Their starting pitcher, Framber Valdez, will take the mound.
- Check out their starting lineup:
- Catcher: Yainer Diaz
- First base: José Abreu
- Second base: Jose Altuve
- Shortstop: Jeremy Peña
- Third base: Alex Bregman
- Outfield: Chas McCormick (left), Jake Meyers (center), Kyle Tucker (right)
- Designated hitter: Yordan Alvarez
How to Listen:
- If you’re tuning in from Houston, catch the Astros’ home team broadcast on satellite channel 179 and the SiriusXM app.
- For Yankees fans, the away team broadcast is available on the SiriusXM app.
History and Rivalry:
- The Yankees have had the upper hand in recent regular-season matchups, winning five of their last seven games against the Astros.
- However, Houston has a knack for upsetting the Yankees in the AL Championship Series, having done so in 2017, 2019, and 2022.
So grab your favorite baseball snack, settle in, and enjoy the game!
