The Baltimore Orioles open their 2025 campaign against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on March 27. First pitch is set for 3:07 p.m. ET as both AL East rivals look to start strong after very different 2024 seasons.
Toronto finished spring training on a high note, beating the Pirates 2-1 on March 23 to claim the Grapefruit League championship with a 17-10 record. The Orioles also wrapped up their spring with a convincing 4-0 shutout against Pittsburgh on March 22.
The Orioles enter 2025 with clear postseason ambitions after last year’s 91-71 campaign ended in disappointment. Despite their impressive regular season, Baltimore’s offense went cold when it mattered most, failing to win a single playoff game. This year, they’re focused on taking that next step.
Catcher Adley Rutschman and pitcher Zach Eflin have both emphasized their determination to help the club translate regular season success into a deeper October run.
Toronto, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back from a dismal 2024 season. The Blue Jays finished last in the AL East with a 74-88 record, struggling with inconsistency both at the plate and on the mound. They’ll need significant improvement to compete in baseball’s toughest division.
Starting Pitchers
Zach Eflin gets the Opening Day nod for Baltimore, his second consecutive season-opening start after earning the honor with Tampa Bay last year. The right-hander, who joined the Orioles in the offseason, posted a solid 10-9 record with a 3.59 ERA across 165.1 innings in 2024. He’ll be crucial to Baltimore’s hopes of building on their recent success.
José Berríos takes the ball for Toronto, marking his third Opening Day start for the Blue Jays. The veteran righty is coming off a strong 2024 campaign where he logged 192.1 innings with a 3.60 ERA and 16-11 record.
How to Listen
You can catch all the action on the radio through several options:
- National radio: SiriusXM channel 89
- Orioles radio: 98 Rock, WBAL News Radio
- Blue Jays radio: Sportsnet 590 The Fan
Both teams’ broadcasts are available to stream on the SiriusXM app or website. Subscribers with in-vehicle plans can listen to the Blue Jays broadcast on channel 89. New subscribers can get four months of SiriusXM streaming for free, with access to MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL games, NASCAR, college sports and more.
Opening Day Schedule
The Orioles-Blue Jays matchup is part of a packed Opening Day schedule on Thursday, March 27:
| Game | Time (ET) | SiriusXM channels |
|---|---|---|
| Yankees vs. Brewers | 3:05 p.m. | Yankees (175), Brewers (online) |
| Blue Jays vs. Orioles | 3:07 p.m. | Blue Jays (89), Orioles (online) |
| Nationals vs. Phillies | 4:05 p.m. | Nationals (177), Phillies (online) |
| Rangers vs. Red Sox | 4:05 p.m. | Rangers (176), Red Sox (online) |
| Astros vs. Mets | 4:10 p.m. | Astros (180), Mets (online) |
| Padres vs. Braves | 4:10 p.m. | Padres (183), Braves (online) |
| Reds vs. Giants | 4:10 p.m. | Reds (179), Giants (online) |
| Royals vs. Guardians | 4:10 p.m. | Royals (181), Guardians (online) |
| Marlins vs. Pirates | 4:10 p.m. | Marlins (182), Pirates (online) |
| White Sox vs. Angels | 4:10 p.m. | White Sox (178), Angels (online) |
| Cardinals vs. Twins | 4:15 p.m. | Cardinals (184), Twins (online) |
| Dodgers vs. Tigers | 7:10 p.m. | Dodgers (175), Tigers (89) |
| Diamondbacks vs. Cubs | 10:10 p.m. | Diamondbacks (89), Cubs (online) |
| Mariners vs. Athletics | 10:10 p.m. | Mariners (176), Athletics (online) |
The Rays and Rockies will play their opener Friday at 4:10 p.m. ET.
