BOSTON — The A’s 2018 schedule features some unique twists, including an afternoon season opener at home for just the second time in 41 years.
Oakland will host the Los Angeles Angels in a 1:05 p.m. game to open the regular season on March 29, a Thursday. That’s the earliest that Major League Baseball has ever begun its regular season, the exception being some occasional, isolated games played outside of the United States.
The A’s haven’t played a home opener under the sun since 1994.
Another noteworthy item from the early-season schedule. The April 17 home game against the White Sox — on the 50th anniversary of the A’s first game at the Coliseum — will be free admission to all fans.