MLB 2013 Schedule: Breaking Down the Best Moments of Next Year's Schedule

Fans will get their first look at the 2013 MLB schedule this fall as the league has released its preliminary schedule for next year. 

For the first time ever, there will be interleague play on opening day, as the Cincinnati Reds will take on the Los Angeles Angels on April Fool's Day to open up the new season. 

Also, the Houston Astros will begin their first season in the AL West after coming over from the NL Central. The Astros will open up against the Texas Rangers on April 2.

Here's a quick break down of some of the best moments of next year's schedule. 

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

Baseball's best rivalry will return on April 1 when the AL East's Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees go head-to-head in the Big Apple.

After an incredibly disappointing 2012 season, the Red Sox will have tremendous motivation to come out stronger than ever in 2013. And of course the Yankees are perennial World Series contenders. 

The Boston faithful will also be revitalized for a fresh start to a new year for the Sox. 

San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The NL West will likely come down to the San Francisco Giants and the new-look Los Angeles Dodgers once again in 2013. 

San Francisco's dominant pitching and the big bats of Hollywood look poised to extend their rivalry for years to come. 

The two teams will open the season with a series in LA starting on April 1. 

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves

Another highly anticipated NL series scheduled to get underway on April 1 is Philadelphia vs. Atlanta.

The two NL East powerhouses are in the midst of contending for an NL Wild Card berth this September. 

Fans and players alike will be excited next spring, though, when both clubs will have the opportunity to get out of the gates quickly and challenge the surprising Washington Nationals in the division. 

*Click here to see the MLB's preliminary 2013 schedule. 

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