11 Reasons Why the 2025 MLB Season Will Absolutely Rule
It's a good year to finally take that baseball road trip.
GOVX members, baseball season is back. No matter what the weather looks like outside your window, you’ll be pleased to know that the best ballplayers in the world are currently getting back in the swing of things in the great states of Arizona and Florida. Pretty soon, they'll be a full slate of games just about every damn day from late-March until October, and we couldn’t be more hyped. As usual, your membership unlocks exclusive MLB discounts of up to 50% off on games, nationwide. Before you dust off the jersey and cap, here’s some key storylines to keep top of mind.
11. Mike Trout is Moving to Right Field
We’re going to dive a little deeper into the Halos in a bit, but for now, the often-injured generational talent is making the switch to the corner outfield spot in a concerted effort to keep him on the field for the long run.
The 11-time All-Star has been decimated by calf, knee, hand, and back for about a half decade now, limiting him to just one 100+ game season over the same amount of time. A healthy Mike Trout is not just good for the Angels, it’s good for baseball, period. Go get ‘em, Mike.
10. Soto is the King of Queens
Gargantuan record setting contract aside, there is something undeniably cool about number 22 sticking around the Big Apple for another 15-years.
Proving that Mets owner Steve Cohen is a man with deep championship aspirations and a deeper pocketbook, Soto finally has found a long-term home after bouncing from coast-to-coast with his signature swagger, insanely high OBP, and clutch October performances.
09. The Athletics Spent Some Money (!)
I'll always maintain that there’s some parallel universe out there where it all came together for the A’s in Oakland that resulted in ownership and the city uniting to put politics aside and getting a stadium built in Jack London Square.
Now they’re due to endure a 3-year layover in West Sacramento before relocating for good to Las Vegas. Of course, with the future a little less uncertain and MLB watching their every move, they’ve finally committed to boosting payroll this winter highlighted by pitcher Luis Severino signing the most lucrative deal in team history and All-Star Brett Rooker receiving a well-deserved contract extension. It’s funny how fast the weather can change.
08. The White Sox Put Out a Sick Promo Schedule
The Pale Hose pulled out all the stops in celebration of their 125th anniversary. 1907 Replica Jersey? Gotta have it. 1940’s Varsity Sweater? I’ll take two. 80’s Sweater Vest? I will literally fight a man over the last one. All in all, It’s a stellar celebration of one of baseball’s oldest franchises and a reason to set the GPS for the South Side this summer.
07. The Angels are Building an All-Star Team (Kind of)
Kenley Jansen! Tim Anderson! Yoan Moncada! Yusei Kikuchi! Jorge Soler! This would be a squad if this was still 2018. Now it’s a little awkward, but also kind of awesome in a nostalgic way.
For Angels fans still smarting over the fact that the team let Shohei Ohtani walk on over their crosstown rivals last season, it should make this year’s team much more interesting.
06. The Yankees
Totally Reloaded
Yeah, they lost Soto. Yeah, they’re still reeling from blowing a 5-run lead that cost them the World Series. But yeah, they’re still the Yankees. They don’t do rebuilds. That’s why they went on a winter shopping spree that saw them add the likes of Devin Williams, Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, and Max Fried. The beasts of the east, they remain.
05. Bobby Witt Jr. Just Keeps Getting Better
At only 24-years of age, Witt is the only shortstop in MLB history to notch two 30-30 seasons. If that isn’t impressive enough, the Texan added to his trophy case in 2024 nabbing a Gold Glove, Silver Slugger and All-Star appearance, while winning the batting title. He’s the prototype and as long as he’s healthy, Kansas City will have a shot at contention.
04. The Marlins are Going Incognito Mode
Look, I’m a dude who loves baseball. Always have, always will. I also pride myself on having at least a general knowledge of all 30 teams. But the Marlins, ooh boy, naming five players on their active roster outside of Sandy Alcantara is a challenge.
With a roster reading like a collection of create-a-players, crafting a new identity will be the first order of business for first-year manager Clayton McCullough. Honestly, with a third Wild Card spot firmly established, a Cinderella run is never completely out of the equation.
03. The Dodgers Might Just Have the Best Team
in History
On the other side of the coin, you’d be hard-pressed not to look at the reigning champs as basically a traveling All-Star team. Especially now that Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, Taylor Scott, and Kirby Yates have hopped aboard. With this roster, the pressure is on Dave Roberts to repeat and create a modern day dynasty.
02. The Padres are Ready to
Pack Petco Park
After being a big spender in previous years, San Diego took a bit of a step back this offseason to the payroll and largely stay out of the major free agent frenzy.
While reports persist of an ownership squabble and trade rumors continue to pick up steam, the fact remains that the Friars still possess one of the more talented rosters in the game. Not to mention, it’s hard to beat the atmosphere at Petco Park on a warm summer night.
01. Shohei Ohtani is Back on the Bump
Well, almost. Mr. 50/50 is currently getting his arm loose with a goal to join the Dodgers rotation sometime in May. It’s important to note that the two-way mega star has had Tommy John Surgery twice, so expectations might need to be held in check. Which is easier said than done when considering who we’re talking about here.