I like the Phillies to come out strong here on Opening Day Thursday. Their lineup is very youth but good. We also have the pitching edge here.
Julio Teheran has struggled the last two years at home and in the first season of Sun Trust Park, which is more of a hitters park.
Gabe Kapler wasted no time naming Aaron Nola his Opening Day starter early in camp. He earned it. The Phillies expect Nola to take another step forward in 2018, creating a tough 1-2 punch atop the rotation with Jake Arrieta. Last season Nola's ERA in day games last year was 2.98.
I'm on the Phillies as my season opening 5* PLAY OF THE DAY!


This is the only pick I am using in MLB on Thursday. A few other opinions are the BlueJays, Athletics, and DBacks.