The Dodgers and Giants will get national treatment to open the season, as the opener has been moved up a day to Thursday, March 31 to put the game on ESPN. Despite ESPN wanting it to be a home game for the Giants, that's just not going to happen. So fear not, Dodger fans.
The three-game set will now run from March 31-April 3. Monday, April 4 will now be a day off for both clubs.
I can understand ESPN wanting the reigning world champs to open the season at home. But to ask the Dodgers to give away their home opener for the Giants? Uh, get real. Kudos to the Dodgers for squashing any talk of that.
Barring any injuries, look for Clayton Kershaw vs. Tim Lincecum to open the Major League Baseball season. Throw in Dan Mattingly's managerial debut (at least as the official manager), and you've got a fun start to the season for everyone.
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