As the 2025 MLB season unfolds, baseball fans and analysts alike are keeping a keen eye on several critical developments around the league. Here are three significant stories to watch today that could impact teams and players in the days to come.
In a concerning development for the Cincinnati Reds, right-hander Hunter Greene exited yesterday's game against the Atlanta Braves after pitching three scoreless innings due to a groin issue. According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Greene is scheduled to undergo an MRI this morning. Reds management will assess the results before determining the next steps. While both team officials and Greene himself have expressed cautious optimism regarding his condition, the possibility of a stint on the injured list looms large whenever a player undergoes imaging of this nature.
The 25-year-old Greene has been a standout performer this season, boasting an impressive 2.36 ERA and 3.07 FIP over eight starts. Losing him, even temporarily, could significantly impact the team's standings in the tightly contested NL Central. Should Greene require a break from the mound, Chase Petty appears to be the best option on the 40-man roster to fill the gap. Veteran southpaw Wade Miley could also be considered, but he has yet to resume his rehab assignment after pausing due to a groin injury two weeks ago.
Baseball fans in Colorado have some exciting action to look forward to today as the postponed game between the Rockies and Tigers will be made up alongside their previously scheduled matchup at Coors Field. The first game is slated to start at 1:10 PM local time, with the second game commencing 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1. As reported by Manny Randhawa of MLB.com, only tickets for the originally scheduled game will be valid for today’s doubleheader, and fans will not need to leave the stadium between games.
Game 1 will feature Detroit righty Casey Mize, who has posted an impressive 2.70 ERA across six starts this season, going up against Rockies southpaw Kyle Freeland, who has a 5.70 ERA over seven starts in his ninth year with the team. The Tigers have yet to announce their starter for Game 2, but Colorado will send out southpaw Tanner Gordon for his season debut, marking just his ninth appearance in the MLB. The 27-year-old Gordon has shown promise in Triple-A, holding a 4.82 ERA and a solid 22-to-6 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 28 innings this year.
Today marks the beginning of an exciting series between two top teams in the NL West—the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers, led by ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who boasts a stellar 0.90 ERA in seven starts, currently sit atop the division with a 25-12 record after winning their last four series. In contrast, the Diamondbacks are struggling, having lost six consecutive series and holding a 19-18 record, placing them six games behind the Dodgers for the division lead.
Arizona's young righty Brandon Pfaadt, with a 3.79 ERA in seven starts, will take the mound against Yamamoto in what promises to be a competitive matchup. The Diamondbacks are also 3.5 games behind both the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, who are currently tied for second place. This series could serve as a pivotal moment for Arizona as they seek to regain their footing in the division.
Stay tuned as these stories develop throughout the day, and keep an eye on the impact they may have on the 2025 MLB season.
