As Major League Baseball prepares for its full stateside Opening Day, the Alliance Professional Baseball League (APBL) is already underway. With the league’s Japan Series games in the books, fantasy lineups are set, and the 2025 season is officially in motion. Today marks the first full slate of games in North America, with 28 of MLB’s 30 teams set to take the field, signaling the true beginning of the season for APBL competitors.
The first week of APBL action is a unique one, spanning from March 18 through April 6, to accommodate the Japan Series and MLB’s staggered opening schedule. While teams have had only limited scoring opportunities thus far, early point tallies hint at an exciting season ahead.
Early APBL Scoring Update
The Cincinnati Reds have surged out to an early 28-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals, capitalizing on standout performances overseas. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves hold a comfortable 21 to -1 advantage over the LA Angels, while the Baltimore Orioles have jumped ahead of the Chicago White Sox 8 to -1.
Elsewhere, the Cleveland Guardians lead the Boston Red Sox 12-0, and the New York Yankees have secured an early 6-0 edge over the Toronto Blue Jays. In one of the few matchups yet to see scoring action, the reigning APBL champion San Francisco Giants and FSA APBL rookie Detroit Tigers remain knotted at 0-0 as they await their first contributions from MLB’s stateside Opening Day.
The Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers also sit at a scoreless 0-0, with the Cubs in slight negative territory at -3, showing that early-season adjustments could be crucial.
Storylines to Watch
With the reigning champion Giants facing off against a league newcomer in Detroit, all eyes will be on this matchup to see if experience wins out or if the Tigers can make an immediate statement. Meanwhile, Cincinnati’s explosive start puts the Cardinals on notice, and the Braves have already positioned themselves strongly against Los Angeles.
With today’s first pitch scheduled for 3:05 PM ET, expect the scoreboard to shift rapidly as all 14 APBL teams see their lineups in action. The long week ahead ensures that no early lead is safe, and roster management will be key as teams adapt to the season’s first extended slate.
Stay tuned for daily updates as the APBL’s 2025 full week of competition unfolds.