Opening Day Live: Primer, predictions and updates from every game

For the first time in 50 years, every major league team was scheduled to start the season on the same day -- before a Nationals-Reds rainout got in the way. Still, one Opening Day is reason to celebrate, and that's exactly what we plan to do.

To welcome back baseball, ESPN's David Schoenfield lays out what to watch for and makes a prediction for all 14 games. As the day plays out, our team of reporters will provide live updates from every ballpark to take you inside the moments, the optimism and the atmosphere that make Opening Day the best day of the baseball year.

First pitch: 12:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

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