Mar 16, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) throws a pitch against the Hanshin Tigers during the first inning at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Blake Snell vs. Tarik Skubal!

After a dominant showing in the MLB World Tour 2025: Tokyo Series, where they swept the Chicago Cubs, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are back on home turf for their official MLB Opening Day. Fresh off a World Series-winning season, the Dodgers enter the new campaign as favorites to defend their title.

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— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 27, 2025

Their Opening Day opponent, the Detroit Tigers, took two out of three games from the Dodgers last season in a tightly contested July series. Detroit edged out L.A. in scoring, 18-16, across those matchups. Now, the Tigers face a historic challenge – this will be the first time in franchise history they begin a season against the reigning World Series champions.

Where to Watch Dodgers vs. Tigers

The Dodgers begin their three-game home series against the Tigers on Thursday. Here’s the full schedule:

Thursday, 7:10 p.m. ET (Blake Snell vs. Tarik Skubal) – ESPN | Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Friday, 10:10 p.m. ET (Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. TBD) – SportsNet LA, FDSDET | Watch on Fubo
Saturday, 9:10 p.m. ET (Roki Sasaki vs. TBD) – SportsNet LA, FDSDET | Watch on Fubo

This Opening Day showdown features a marquee pitching matchup between last year’s AL Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal, and two-time Cy Young recipient Blake Snell, who is making his Dodgers debut after signing a blockbuster five-year, $182 million contract in the offseason.

Dodgers vs. Tigers Injury Report

Dodgers Injury Report

15-Day IL: Emmet Sheehan (Elbow), Edgardo Henriquez (Foot), Tony Gonsolin (Back), Michael Kopech (Shoulder), Evan Phillips (Shoulder), Kyle Hurt (Elbow)
60-Day IL: Brusdar Graterol (Shoulder), Clayton Kershaw (Toe), Gavin Stone (Shoulder), River Ryan (Elbow), Michael Grove (Shoulder)
Day-to-Day: Mookie Betts (Illness), Freddie Freeman (Rib)

Tigers Injuries Report

60-Day IL: Jose Urquidy (Elbow), Sawyer Gipson-Long (Hip), Alex Lange (Lat), Parker Meadows (Nerve)

While the Dodgers enter 2025 with more answers than uncertainties, one major question mark remains, Mookie Betts. The star infielder’s illness status has kept him out of action until very recently, and his availability for the home opener is still uncertain. His presence could be a key factor in starting the season strong.

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As the Dodgers look to pick up right where they left off, their first home series of the year will set the tone for their championship defense. With a star-studded roster and high expectations, all eyes will be on Chavez Ravine come Thursday night.

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Mohsin Baldiwala

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Mohsin Baldiwala is a Master’s student in Journalism and freelance content producer who got hooked on baseball through Seinfeld’s hapless George Costanza. The same reason why he’s a Yankees fan. He writes about sports because he believes it can offer a brief escape from the world’s chaos. Even if that means enduring the heartbreak of the 2024 World Series.