Cade Povich to make home opener start for Baltimore Orioles

On Monday, March 31, 2025, the Baltimore Orioles are scheduled to host the Boston Red Sox for their home opener at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The game has been moved from its original 3:05 p.m. time due to impending severe weather, now set to begin at 2:35 p.m. Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher Cade Povich, having shown promising performance during spring training, will take the mound for this important season kickoff against a rival team. Povich is entering his first full season with the Orioles, after being called up to the big leagues in mid-2024. Last season, he started 16 games with a record of 3-9 and a 5.20 earned run average (ERA), but he performed notably better at Camden Yards, with a 3.60 ERA. His positive spring training experience, where he achieved a 3.07 ERA over 14.2 innings with impressive control, has brought a sense of excitement and optimism as he prepares for a significant game ahead of a home crowd. The game against the Red Sox will be an important early-season matchup for both teams, as the Orioles aim to capitalize on home field advantage following a four-game split series in Toronto, while the Red Sox come off a challenging start to their season. As both teams look to solidify their standings in the American League East, the atmosphere at Camden Yards is expected to be charged, with the Orioles' fans eager to support their team. With the potential for severe weather including heavy winds, the Orioles have advertised pregame festivities starting at 2 p.m., urging fans to arrive early. The strong community support and the changes made to the ballpark highlight the franchise's commitment to enhancing the fan experience as they open their home season against a historic rival.