There isn’t a better way to open a highly anticipated season than to start by playing one of the best teams in the sport. The Houston Astros will travel to the home of the Tampa Bay Rays to open the 2019 season by sending Justin Verlander to the bump on Opening Day to face Blake Snell. It will be Cy Young versus Cy Young runner-up so get the popcorn ready.
Charlie Morton will face his former team taking the mound in game 2 of the series. While it is only the first series of the year, these are some games the Rays have their eyes set on as they look to make a statement early on.