MLB Weekend: Key Matchups and 2025 Highlights

NEW YORK, NY — The Major League Baseball (MLB) season is in full swing, with 15 games scheduled across the league today. Saturday’s lineup kicks off at 1:05 p.m. ET as the New York Mets face off against the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the Subway Series.

At 4:05 p.m. ET, the Washington Nationals will take on the Baltimore Orioles, broadcast on FS1. Fans can choose between two games at 7:15 p.m. ET, as Fox airs either the Atlanta Braves against the Boston Red Sox or the Minnesota Twins versus the Milwaukee Brewers. The evening concludes with the Los Angeles Angels squaring off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at 9:10 p.m. ET.

In total, 15 games are lined up for Sunday, including the much-anticipated Mets vs. Yankees matchup, set for a 7 p.m. ET first pitch on ESPN.

The 2025 MLB season began with a special series in Tokyo, Japan, featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs on March 18. The traditional Opening Day followed on March 27, where the Milwaukee Brewers faced the New York Yankees at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Mark your calendars for key upcoming dates: The 2025 MLB Draft will occur on July 13 during All-Star Week in Atlanta, Georgia, and the trade deadline is set for July 31 at 6 p.m. ET. The All-Star Game will take place on July 15, preceded by the Home Run Derby on July 14 and the Futures Game on July 12.

The regular season is scheduled to end on September 28, with all 30 MLB teams taking the field on the final day. The last game of the regular season will begin at 3:05 p.m. ET.

Traditionally, Jackie Robinson Day falls on April 15, when all teams wear the No. 42 in honor of the legendary player. This year, the Colorado Rockies will face the Los Angeles Dodgers at 10:10 p.m. ET.

MLB postseason details will be announced later, but fans can expect the playoffs to begin shortly after the regular season wrap-up on September 30. Games can typically be found on local channels, MLB.TV, FS1, and Fox, ensuring fans do not miss any action.