51 Awesome Things to Watch in the 2021 MLB Season

It's time to play a full season of baseball again.

51 Awesome Things to Watch in the 2021 MLB Season

Fernando Tatis arm bump with Eric Hosmer

Are you ready for some major league baseball? It's time to play a full season again. After an unprecedented fan-less 2020, we have fans back in the stands.

Fan engagement is an important and underrated aspect of the game that affects the intensity of players and play on the field. It's just one of many reasons to be a little more excited than usual for the return of baseball.

Here are 51 things to watch for the 2021 MLB season and why it will be one for the history books.

'Mr. Smile' meet Mr. ... and Mrs. Met!

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor

Ronald Acuña Jr. is just a kid that wants to play. And he's a star.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.

The Yankees are hungrier than ever in their chase for 28.

New York Yankee second baseman Gleyber Torres

The Cardinals' blockbuster trade for Nolan Arenado is a game-changer, and Rockies fans are still in tears about it.

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado

Get ready for more magic in Chicago. El Mago does not disappoint.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez.

El Niño is ready to light it up in 2021 for 'Slam Diego.'

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.

Kiké Hernandez brings his fun-loving energy to the East Coast.

Boston Red Sox utility player Kiké Hernandez and coach Tom Goodwin

Expect big things from Tim Anderson on the South Side of the Windy City.

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson

Isn't he Wander-ful? Wander Franco has next.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco

The Bronx Bombers are back again with lots of power in their batting lineup.

Aaron Judge and Clint Frazier

The City of Brotherly Love has a team you don't want to sleep on.

Bryce Harper

Losing Nolan was a hard hit for Colorado, but we still have a 'Story' to talk about.

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story

Hallelujah! Fans are back in the stands.

Fan in Phillie Phanatic hat

The Mets may actually be Amazin' with the addition of the man that won't stop smiling.

Francisco Lindor jokes with third-base coach Gary DiSarcina

'Salvy is healthy in Kansas City.

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez

Now, here's 'MadBum.' Meet your 2021 Diamondbacks Opening Day starter.

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner

Don't worry. There still is a Cy Young award winner in Cleveland.

Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber

'Childish Bambino' is hungry and just gets better and better.

Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto

The Texas Rangers are in rebuilding mode.

Texas Rangers outfielders Leody Taveras, Joey Gallo, Adolis Garcia, Willie Calhoun and Delino DeShields

How many home runs will Christian Yelich hit for the Brew Crew?

Milwaukee Brewer Christian Yelich

Kyle Lewis has his eyes on the prize in Seattle.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis

Watch out for the Dodgers. They are no one-hit wonder.

Cody Bellinger looking through binoculars

Snellzilla's 'Bump Day' is going to take San Diego by storm.

San Diego Padres pitcher Blake Snell on the mound

Diehards return, and the players are here for it.

Fan with Yankee and Bills tattoos

We continue to marvel at the wonder that is Mookie in the City of Angels.

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts

Miguel Cabrera is still going, and he will see more action with A.J. Hinch filling out lineup cards for the Tigers..

Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera

Springer dingers coming to a theater in Canada soon.

George Springer follows through

The Chicago White Sox rake.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert

Didi Gregorious keeps Philly fun.

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorious

Willians Astudillo can't wait to show fans in person that turtles can fly.

Minnesota Twins utility player Willians Astudillo

The GOAT has 162 games to grace us with his greatness.

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout

Oh, Canada, they will be a problem for a lot of pitchers.

Vladdy Guerrero Jr. and Yuli Gurriel walk together

The Marlins don't have the worst odds to win the World Series. That would be the Pirates. But the heat will be turned up in Miami again.

Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar and Mets first baseman Pete Alonso

Limited capacity at ballparks? We'll take it.

Spring training game in Phoenix

This could be the year of the shortstops.

Blue Jays second baseman Santiago Espinal and Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker slides into second

Sunny days and baseball skies are here again.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Castillo

Yaz! That ball is outta here.

San Francisco Giant Mike Yastrzemski

Mean and green in Oakland.

Oakland A's second basean Tony Kemp

Jack Flaherty is on the hunt for that Cy Young.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty

All aboard the New York Cole train.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole

Winner winner chicken dinger!

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis

Listen for some big Cy Young noise in Los Angeles.

Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer

Will the Houston Astros rise like phoenixes from the ashes?

Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve

The heat in Atlanta isn't just about how they play. It's the swag they bring.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson

You ready for the Stro-show, Queens?

Marcus Stroman

Randy Arozarena hits bombs. 2021 will be no different for him.

Randy Arozarena and Wander Franco

Nelson Cruz and company will still be bringing fire from the Twin Cities.

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz

Shohei the showstopper is back in hitting and pitching action.

Shohei Ohtani swinging

It will be a 162-game grind to the finish line

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner

Make sure that volume on your TV is turned up.

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit

The 2021 season will be one for the ages.

Fans take photos at spring training game