Baltimore Orioles

The Japanese star allowed two runs on four hits and two walks in four innings.

Parking lots will still open at 11 a.m., followed by gates at noon.

Bautista pitches a scoreless ninth inning in his first appearance since a 2023 injury.

Jordan Westburg hits two home runs in a game for the first time in his career, and Ramón Urías hits a three-run double over Anthony Santander’s head.

Hundreds of Orioles fans — kids on shoulders, old-timers in throwback jerseys — streamed into the stadium. They made beelines for the petting zoo, the 1983 World Series trophy, the dugout tours and the prospect interviews.

Queen, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, will be joined by Maryland natives Julian Reese and Allie Kubek, along with Shyanne Sellers.

The home run is a strong indication that the infielder is more prepared as he begins his second season in the major leagues.

The 41-year-old allowed four runs in 3 1/3 innings, and the bullpen and defense also faltered.

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation alerted motorists to traffic and parking modifications to be aware of for the Orioles’ home opener.

While all the homers were impressive, it was perhaps Eflin’s pitching that provided the most reassurance as the Orioles embark on a new season.

An Orioles fan can dare to dream big after watching Tyler O’Neill, Jordan Westburg, Adley Rutschman (twice) and Cedric Mullins (twice) launch homers in a 12-2 win.

Fans wait all winter for this day. They were clearly not thrilled they had to wait a little longer.

There were a smattering of boos for “The Star-Spangled Banner,” although it was more tame than during the national anthem at the 4 Nations hockey tournament last month.

As part of a $200 million investment by the state, the ballpark in Bowie will receive player-focused upgrades, including a performance center.

It’ll be the first opening day for five players — Cade Povich, Tomoyuki Sugano, Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad and Albert Suárez. Here’s the full 26-man crew.

First pitch between the Orioles and Blue Jays is scheduled for 3:07 p.m., but the game might not start until well after that time.

It feels worthless to write off this entire season as prologue and declare that all we’ll really be measuring the Orioles on is whether they fare better in the playoffs than they have the last two years.

“Let’s put it this way: They’re not sneaking up on anybody," former Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "They’re going to get everybody’s best shot. They’re not the little engine that could.”

The Mountain, as Bautista is known for his hulking 6-foot-8, 285-pound frame, is back after missing 2024 recovering from Tommy John surgery.

The Baltimore Orioles have their home opener Monday, just as the weather is starting to look damp.