On March 30, 2014 the MLB first pitch of the season was thrown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. From the beginning of the season in March, to the end of the regular season in mid September, there will be a total of 2430 games played, each team playing 162 games, not including the post season, which starts in mid-September and ends in October.

World series favorites are already rising. According to the Bleacher Report, the top predicted teams to win the 2014 World Series are the Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals, San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels.

“I feel the Giants will win [the World Series], because they have a well rounded rotation and are successful throughout the years,”  freshman Tom Keller said.

Midway through the season, the all-star break will be held at Target Field in Minnesota. The all-star game includes a home run derby including five of the best hitters from each league. The next will be the all-star game when the leagues’ best players play each other in a highly competitive fan festive event.

“My favorite part of the season is the all-star break because you get to see all the young talent and superstars in the league,” freshman David Birts said.

Last year, the fans saw a lot of superstars rise up out of the dirt such as Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Manny Machado, and Yaisel Puig.

“I think that the best player in the league is Mike Trout because he hits bombs,” junior Anthony Lauer said.

There are many highly anticipated rookies entering the league this year, including Xander Bogaerts, who showcased his ability with the Boston Red Sox during their road to the World Series title last season.

“People should keep their eyes open for Bogaerts and other rookies who  will try to live up to last year’s first year ‘phenoms,’” senior Pete Long said.