When is Reds Opening Day? (CIN-PIT Schedule, Rosters & Odds)

The 2023 MLB season is here, and every team's fanbase is wondering when their squad will kick off the season on Opening Day.
Cincinnati Reds fans are buzzing with excitement as their team prepares to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Here's everything you need to know about the Reds vs Pirates Opening Day matchup.
Reds vs. Pirates Time & Date (How to Watch)
The Reds' Opening Day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates is on Thursday, March 30 with the first pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET.
Fans in Cincinnati will be able to catch the game in all the usual places, including Bally Sports Ohio.
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Reds Opening Day Roster vs. Pirates
The Reds' 26-man Opening Day roster is not finalized yet. Here are the 29 players currently listed on the active roster, as of the afternoon on March 29:
Player | Position |
---|---|
Tejay Antone | RP |
Graham Ashcraft | SP |
Luis Cessa | RP |
Fernando Cruz | SP |
Alexis Diaz | RP |
Justin Dunn | SP |
Buck Farmer | RP |
Ian Gibaut | RP |
Hunter Greene | SP |
Joel Kuhnel | RP |
Nick Lodolo | SP |
Connor Overton | SP |
Reiver Sanmartin | RP |
Tony Santillan | RP |
Lucas Sims | RP |
Luke Weaver | RP |
Curt Casali | C |
Luke Maile | C |
Tyler Stephenson | C |
Jose Barrero | SS |
Jonathan India | 2B |
Kevin Newman | 2B |
Spencer Steer | 3B |
Joey Votto | 1B |
Will Benson | CF |
Jake Fraley | LF |
TJ Friedl | CF |
Wil Myers | RF |
Nick Senzel | CF |
Reds vs. Pirates Opening Day Starting Pitchers
Team | Pitcher | 2022 Record | 2022 ERA |
---|---|---|---|
Reds | Hunter Greene | 5-13 | 4.44 |
Pirates | Mitch Keller | 5-12 | 3.91 |
Reds vs. Pirates Odds
FanDuel Sportsbook thinks the Reds could emerge victorious on Opening Day, listing them as -132 favorites on the moneyline against the Pirates, who are +112. The runline projects a close game, however, with the Reds getting +150 odds to cover -1.5.
The over/under is sitting at a relatively high 8.5, with -105 odds on the over and -115 on the under.
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