opening day

There is plenty to do this spring weekend around the state, including kid-friendly activities, fundraisers and festivals, some of which are making a return since the beginning of the pandemic. Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Bristol kicked off their season today. In light of its 175th birthday season, the park is launching its newest program: Kids Fest. Children ages two...

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Fans are showing out for the first Yard Goats game of the season at Dunkin’ Donuts Park.

While some of the dramatic moments led teams to collect their first wins of the season, others faced dreaded Opening Day losses.

Here is when MLB Opening Day 2022 starts along with marquee matchups to watch for.

The Boston Red Sox’ 2022 regular-season opener against the New York Yankees — set for Thursday afternoon at Yankee Stadium — has been rescheduled to Friday at 1:05 p.m. ET, the Yankees announced Wednesday.

Red Sox fans are back at Fenway Park! Friday’s game marked the first time fans were allowed back inside the beloved ballpark in 18 months. “Just to be back to something normal made me so happy,” said Kim Swart from Stow. Despite the team’s 3-0 loss, fans say they were just happy to be back cheering in-person for their...

Major League Baseball announced that Thursday’s scheduled game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets at Nationals Park has been postponed as a result of positive tests on the Nationals’ side.

The Red Sox home opener against the Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to rain, the team said Thursday, temporarily dampening excitement over the return of fans to Fenway Park. The game will be played Friday at 2:10 p.m. instead, the Red Sox said in a statement. “The decision to postpone our first game of the season was not made…

Major League Baseball is set to start the season Thursday and opening day brings a welcome change for fans.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease expert, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the first game of Major League Baseball’s pandemic-delayed regular season.

While Minor League Baseball has been canceled for the season, there is still high-quality baseball beginning in Connecticut. The New Britain Bees, a team comprised of elite college players, began play Thursday night. “It’s like a dream come true,” said Chris Sawyer of Bristol. “It’s probably the best opening day I’ve ever been to in my life.” The stadium...