Giants vs Yankees lineups and starting pitchers: MLB Opening Day | How to watch on TV and online
New York Yankees host the San Francisco Giants in Yankee Stadium on Saturday, April 1 at 4:05 p.m. ET
The 2023 season got under way as the MLB Opening Day saw the New York Yankees host the San Francisco Giants in Yankee Stadium on Thursday. It was not a great first game for the Giants as they were pummel by New York 5-0. They will b looking to change things up.
When does San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees start?
The game between the San Francisco Giants and the New York Yankees starts on April 1, 2023 at
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San Francisco Giants
The Giants have a much-improved lineup on last season’s roster which missed out on the playoffs by a late season collapse. In the off-season, the managed to pick up Michael Conforto and Mitch Haniger as well as re-signing Joc Pederson. Despite the heavy blow of losing Carlos Correa after concerns over his medical caused him to pull out of the deal, they have enough talent to make a run at the post season in 2023.
New York Yankees
The Yankees are stronger than ever and are looking forward to a competitive season. They managed to keep their talisman Aaron Judge in pinstripes, while also re-signing Anthony Rizzo and poaching starting pitcher Carlos Rodon from the Giants. There is genuine excitement over Anthony Volpe at short stop and the tentative vibe is that they feel that he could be a young Derek Jeter in the making.
San Francisco Giants vs New York Yankees prediction
Both of these teams will want to get off on the right foot and make their case for a winning season. The Yankees are perennial powerhouses, but have been knocked out of the playoffs in three of the last five seasons by the Houston Astros. A few key moves are what the Yankees are hoping will set that right.
The Giants have the weaker hand in this matchup, and while their bats are productive, it will be the bullpen that makes the difference in this game. Look for the Yankees to win a tight one on Opening Day.
Our prediction: Giants 1-4 Yankees
Who are the starting pitchers for Opening Day?
San Francisco Giants: Alex Cobb | RHP
New York Yankees: Clarke Schmidt | RHP
What are likely lineups for Opening Day
San Francisco Giants
New York Yankees