Justin Upton (R) LF Jorge Alfaro (R) C 4. Roberto Perez (R) C 3. A breakout season from Tyler O'Neill and a strong debut from Dylan Carlson have given the Cardinals a significantly improved offensive outlook, with that duo joining established superstars Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt in the middle of the order. 8. Mark Canha (R) LF Shohei Ohtani (L) DH 9. 8. Hunter Dozier (R) 3B ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Jorge Polanco (S) SS ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. The 31-year-old hit .371/.447/.866 with 13 home runs and 32 RBI in 25 games at Triple-A last season, and he could throw a wrench into the team's designated hitter plans if he continues to rake in 2023. Sean Murphy (R) C, 2020 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game, The greatest lineups ever? Chris Owings (R) 2B The Royals shook up their starting lineup when they traded center fielder Michael A. Taylor to the Twins and infielder Adalberto Mondesi to the Red Sox in January. Pablo Sandoval (S) 1B With shortstop Javier Baez signed to a six-year, $140 million contract and elite prospects Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene expected to be among the AL Rookie of the Year front-runners, the Tigers are an offense on the rise. Newcomer Jonathan Jay should give the Royals a solid leadoff option while fellow free-agent signee Lucas Duda will add some pop. Royals: Most of the Royals' Opening Day lineup seems set, and yes, that includes baseball's No. Eloy Jimenez (R) LF Taylor was a. Brandon Crawford (L) SS Shed Long Jr. (L) 2B 5. Paul DeJong (R) SS Bryan Reynolds (S) LF 3. 7. 4. 7. C.J. 2 spot in the batting order, but he moved up in the lineup only after Michael Brantley underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. More >Cardinals Alec Bohm (R) 3B 1B Bobby Dalbec8. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B 3. lvarez has work to do on his defensive game, while Baty is recovering from a thumb injury that ended his 2022 campaign. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B Nicky Lopez (L) 2B Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) CF More >YankeesGiancarlo Stanton's Yankees debut. More >Phillies Chris Davis (L) 1B Do You Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? 7. Chad Pinder (R) RF Michael Chavis (R) 1B 3. J.P. Crawford (L) SS, 2021 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game, The greatest lineups ever? Dansby Swanson (R) SS Josh Donaldson (R) 3B The addition of Brian Anderson gives the Brewers another option on the infield, which should allow Luis Uras to shift to second base. More >D-backs Baseball is back. Hanser Alberto (R) 2B Justin Williams (L) RF 7. Stats courtesy of Baseball Reference unless otherwise noted. Martinez (R) DH C Will Smith7. Ke'Bryan Hayes (R) 3B Martinez1B Freddie FreemanC Will Smith3B Max MuncyCF Trayce ThompsonSS Gavin LuxLF Chris Taylor2B Miguel Vargas (R)SP Julio Uras, 2B Luis Arraez3B Jean SeguraCF Jazz Chisholm Jr.1B Garrett CooperDH Jorge SolerRF Avisal GarcaC Gary SanchezSS Joey WendleLF Bryan De La CruzSP Sandy Alcantara, LF Christian YelichSS Willy Adames1B Rowdy TellezC William ContrerasDH Jesse Winker2B Luis UrasCF Garrett Mitchell (R)3B Brian AndersonRF Tyrone TaylorSP Corbin Burnes, CF Byron Buxton2B Jorge PolancoSS Carlos CorreaRF Max Kepler3B Jose Miranda1B Alex KirilloffDH Nick GordonLF Joey GalloC Christian VzquezSP Sonny Gray, CF Brandon NimmoRF Starling MarteSS Francisco Lindor1B Pete Alonso2B Jeff McNeilDH Daniel VogelbachLF Mark Canha3B Eduardo EscobarC Omar NarvezSP Justin Verlander, 3B DJ LeMahieuRF Aaron Judge1B Anthony RizzoDH Giancarlo Stanton2B Gleyber TorresLF Oswaldo CabreraCF Harrison BaderSS Oswald Peraza (R)C Jose TrevinoSP Gerrit Cole, CF Esteury Ruiz (R)RF Ramn LaureanoLF Seth Brown1B Jess Aguilar3B Jace PetersonDH Tony Kemp2B Aledmys DazC Shea LangeliersSS Nick AllenSP Paul Blackburn, SS Trea TurnerLF Kyle Schwarber1B Rhys HoskinsC J.T. 8. The Rockies' lineup will look a lot like the one that led them to the playoffs last season for the first time since 2009. 6. Alex Bregman (R) 3B Carlos Correa (R) SS Justin Turner (R) 3B Luis Robert (R) CF Nick Maton, Tyler Nevin, non-roster invitee Andy Ibez and outfielder Matt Vierling could get looks at the hot corner in spring training. 4. Cron. SP matchup: Josh Means (BAL) vs. Shane McClanahan (TB) Means will start his second consecutive Opening Day after leading the Orioles to victory in the role in 2021 with seven shutout innings over the Red Sox.See this new face: Josh Lowe, the Rays No. 3. LF Alex Verdugo6. Tommy Edman (S) 3B Jurickson Profar (S) 2B 5. 5. Despite those moves, there are still roster decisions to make. 1 prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, to make his highly anticipated MLB debut.Note to know: After trading Jordan Luplow to Arizona, the Guardians will start a different center fielder on Opening Day for the 10th consecutive season. 5. The Rangers added Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, Kole Calhoun and Brad Miller in free agency while also trading for one of the best offensive catchers in baseball in Mitch Garver. Byron Buxton (R) CF There is plenty of star power in the Yankees lineup, but they also have Gleyber Torres, Aaron Hicks, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Kyle Higashioka occupying the bottom four spots in the batting order. 3. 4. Yu Chang (R) 1B 7. Ryan McMahon (L) 2B Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF Austin Riley (R) 3B More >Rays Players listed have the most games at that position (WAR) 2020 Most Common Starters; Rk Tm C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH; 1: Arizona Diamondbacks: C.Kelly (-0.29) C.Walker (0.77) K.Marte . J.D. 4. Christian Walker (R) 1B 7. Marcell Ozuna (R) LF Select games are streaming through fuboTV (try for free). Robbie Grossman (S) LF No Gavin Lux -- big problem. James Paxton (L) Sonny Gray (R) No Lineup Released. 7. Nicholas Castellanos (R) RF You can find every team's early season attendance plan here. Note: Thursday's Orioles-Red Sox (rain) and Mets-Nationals (COVID-19 issues) games have been postponed. Marcus Semien (R) 2B Eddie Rosario (L) LF 9. 3. Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B 6. Vidal Brujan and Josh Lowe should provide in-house reinforcement as the season progresses. 3. 2. Wil Myers (R) RF 6. Veterans Josh Donaldson, Aaron Hicks and Isiah Kiner-Falefa are not part of our projected Opening Day lineup, but all three will play frequently as long as they are healthy. 5. Top prospect Lewis Brinson should be in the lineup from Game 1, and more could follow. Realmuto3B Alec BohmDH Darick HallRF Nick CastellanosCF Brandon Marsh2B Bryson StottSP Aaron Nola, DH Carlos SantanaCF Bryan ReynoldsLF Andrew McCutchen1B Ji-Man Choi3B Ke'Bryan HayesSS Oneil CruzRF Jack Suwinski2B Rodolfo CastroC Austin HedgesSP Rich Hill, 2B Ha-Seong KimRF Juan Soto3B Manny MachadoSS Xander Bogaerts1B Jake CronenworthDH Nelson CruzLF Matt CarpenterC Austin NolaCF Trent GrishamSP Yu Darvish, 2B Thairo EstradaCF Mike YastrzemskiRF Mitch HanigerDH Joc Pederson1B J.D. Mike Zunino (R) C, Marlins (Sandy Alcantara) at Phillies (Aaron Nola), 7:05 ET, 1. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 4. The Pirates are about to see what their young team can do. Jay Bruce (L) DH Jack Flaherty (R) P, 1. Jorge Polanco (S) 2B Elvis Andrus (R) SS, 1. 3. Brandon Belt (L) 1B Dexter Fowler (S) RF, 1. 9. Rougned Odor (L) 2B 4. 3. Matt Olson (L) 1B The 2022 MLB season is upon us, and the schedule is packed with juicy season-opening matchups over the first two days. The Rangers still have a hole to plug in left field, and a reunion with Jurickson Profar still looks like their best option. Patience will be the key, though, as there are still plenty of holes in the lineup. 8. A new era in San Diego begins, as first baseman Eric Hosmer, shortstop Freddy Galvis and right-hander Bryan Mitchellhave been added to the club and look to propel the Padres back to contention. More >Mariners And Chris Sale is always a must-watch on the mound. 7. 9. 6. He'll be anchoring the middle of the lineup, with the rest of Boston's core of young stars filling in around him. He hit .319/.387/.540 in 318 plate appearances in the upper levels of the minors last year, and he's widely regarded as one of the best defensive shortstops in the minors. Given their salaries, Atlanta will likely try to squeeze what it can out of Marcell Ozuna ($18 million) and Eddie Rosario ($9 million). 9. Bo Bichette, R, SS 3. 2B Trevor Story7. Evan White (R) 1B Didi Gregorius (L) SS 3. 2. Wilson Ramos (R) C 4. 7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado, Padres, Jays 'playing it safe' after Guerrero tweaks knee, Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live', Fantasy baseball rankings, projections, strategy and cheat sheets, PitchCom-tipping: Loud device leaks Twins calls, Eflin's first start after $40M deal impresses Rays, Rangers' Leclerc to miss WBC with neck injury, Rockies' Rodgers may need surgery, '23 at risk. The Orioles have three starting spots available for Gunnar Henderson, Adam Frazier,Ramn Uras and Jorge Mateo, so expect plenty of shuffling across the infield throughout the season. 1 spot entering the year. Randy Arozarena (R) RF Zack Collins (L) DH Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF 5. Baseball is back for a very unique 2020 MLB season. There will be a lot of excitement when the Phillies open their season after a very eventful winter. Nick Senzel (R) CF Mike Zunino (R) C 4. A great kickoff to the season. 5. 12:52 pm ET, You can find every team's early season attendance plan here, Get the Draft Kit in your inbox completely free here, reportedly called off due to COVID-19 issues, MLB rumors: Dodgers, Yankees seek depth after injuries, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to miss WBC with knee injury, Kik Hernndez recounts on-field bathroom accident, Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter has tender elbow, Max Scherzer fools hitter with new pitch clock rules, Report: Padres looking to extend Juan Soto, Josh Hader, Phillies top prospect Painter has elbow tenderness, Report: Padres looking to extend Soto, Hader, Report: Mets to use six-man rotation at times in 2023, Dodgers SS Gavin Lux tears ACL, will miss entire season. More >Angels 7. 3. Luis Severino's first career Opening Day start. Amed Rosario (R) SS, Tigers (Matthew Boyd) at Reds (Sonny Gray), 6:10 ET, 1. Austin Romine (R) C Eugenio Suarez (R) SS Brandon Nimmo (L) CF Otherwise, it will be a spring competition among Leury Garcia, Romy Gonzalez and non-roster invitee Hanser Alberto. Slugger Paul Goldschmidt is still the D-backs player to watch while he vies for his first ever NL MVP Award. 8. The new campaign starts Thursday, and the league is returning to a full, 162-game schedule for the 2021 season. 2. LF Eloy Jimenez6. Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. 2. CronDH Charlie Blackmon2B Brendan RodgersRF Randal GrichukC Elias DazSS Ezequiel Tovar (R)SP Kyle Freeland, CF Riley Greene1B Spencer TorkelsonRF Austin MeadowsSS Javier BezC Eric HaaseDH Miguel Cabrera2B Jonathan Schoop3B Nick MatonLF Akil BaddooSP Eduardo Rodriguez, 2B Jose AltuveSS Jeremy PeaLF Yordan Alvarez1B Jos Abreu3B Alex BregmanRF Kyle TuckerDH Michael BrantleyCF Chas McCormickC Martn MaldonadoSP Framber Valdez, DH MJ MelendezSS Bobby Witt Jr.C Salvador Perez1B Vinnie PasquantinoRF Edward OlivaresLF Kyle Isbel3B Hunter DozierCF Drew Waters (R)2B Nicky LopezSP Zack Greinke, LF Taylor WardCF Mike TroutDH Shohei Ohtani3B Anthony Rendon2B Brandon Drury1B Jared WalshRF Hunter RenfroeSS Gio UrshelaC Logan O'Hoppe (R)SP Shohei Ohtani, RF Mookie BettsDH J.D. Chris Taylor (R) LF Outfielder Kyle Stowers and infielder Joey Ortiz are also part of the picture for the upcoming season after putting up stellar numbers in the upper levels of the minors in 2022. Check back for updates as teams announce their starting lineups for all of Thursday's games, beginning with an AL East Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees showdown at 1 p.m. Carlos Santana will be making his debut, Rhys Hoskins will be starting his first full big league season, Aaron Nola will get the ball looking to make the leap to ace status, and Jacob Arrieta's first start will be on the horizon. 7. RF Mookie Betts2. 8. 6. 8. 5. Miguel Sano (R) 1B David Fletcher (R) 3B Starling Marte (R) CF With Fernando Tatis Jr. sidelined following wrist surgery and Luke Voit the only notable addition to the starting lineup, this might actually be a worse San Diego offense than the one that ranked 14th in runs scored last year. Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH Tommy Edman (S) 2B 9. 3. How much longer will star third baseman Jose Ramirez be playing in Cleveland after extension talks broke down? 6. 5. 2. San Francisco Giants Opening Day Starters Team Names: San Francisco Giants, New York Giants, New York Gothams Seasons: 140 (1883 to 2022) Record: 11382-9854, .536 W-L% Playoff Appearances: 27 Pennants: 23 World Championships: 8 Winningest Manager:, 2583-1790, .591 W-L% Roster An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Brian Anderson (R) 3B Willy Adames (R) SS Rowdy Tellez (L) DH Willson Contreras (R) C That pushed trade pickup Kyle Farmer to a utility role, while the trade of Luis Arraez likely means former top prospect Alex Kirilloff will settle in at first base. 3B Matt Chapman8. Trent Grisham (L) CF, Mariners (Marco Gonzales) at Astros (Justin Verlander), 9:10 ET, 1. Stowers is a candidate to break camp with a spot on the roster as a fourth outfielder and DH option. ET on ESPN. Young outfielders Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh are also both capable of emerging as core pieces alongside that duo and reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani. Joc Pederson (L) LF As another long, cold winter starts to thaw, we're just a couple of weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training in sunny Arizona and Florida. JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. Mallex Smith (L) RF, 1. Realmuto, Rhys Hoskins and Jean Segura to form one of the most potent offenses in the National League. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF Miguel Rojas (R) SS, 1. Franmil Reyes (R) DH Our first Opening Day lineup projections were posted Dec. 9, and version 2.0 followed Jan. 5, so it's on to version 3.0. 3. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B 8. 7. More >. 4. Yoshi Tsutsugo (L) 1B The platoon of left-handed-hitting Gavin Sheets and right-handed-hitting Andrew Vaughn in the designated hitter role could be extremely productive, while Jake Burger and Adam Haseley provide MLB-ready depth at Triple-A. Leody Taveras (S) CF Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) SS Jonathan India (R) 2B Ramon Laureano (R) CF 8. Garrett Cooper (R) DH section: | slug: mlb-opening-day-schedule-2021-matchups-live-stream-game-times-how-to-watch-first-day-of-baseball-season | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | 7. 8. Josh Reddick (L) RF 9. Boston Red Sox Opening Day Starting Lineups 2013-2022. 4. 6. More >Orioles SS Trea Turner4. Orioles at Rays (3:10 p.m. 9. 6. Gary Sanchez (R) C Last season's lineup data from Baseball Reference, projected rosters from FanGraphs and a healthy amount of speculation about where remaining free agents will sign went into compiling each team's list. Adam Frazier, Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez were added via trade to plug three significant roster holes, while a return to health for 2020 AL Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis will provide a significant in-house addition. 9. Jose Altuve (R) 2B Whit Merrifield, Santiago Espinal and Cavan Biggio could all see time at second base, though Merrifield will likely get the first crack at the everyday job as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 campaign. 5. Niko Goodrum (S) SS 8. The left-hander will get the Opening Day nod vs. the Phillies, who faced Fried twice last season and scored one run in 10 innings against him. Christian Walker (R) DH The Cardinals have excellent depth with Juan Yepez and Alec Burleson likely to see semi-regular action at designated hitter or at a corner outfield spot, while Paul DeJong is still around as an option on the infield. 4. 4. Kyle Schwarber (L) LF Infielder Michael Massey and first baseman-left fielder Nick Pratto have the potential to be long-term pieces and will get long looks in spring training. Aaron Judge (R) RF The Nats will be missing one key lineup piece on Opening Day with Daniel Murphy recovering from offseason knee surgery, but they have plenty of star power to make up for it. 9. Eli White (R) DH Mauricio Dubon (R) 2B Expect an even split in playing time behind the plate between rookie Logan O'Hoppe and veteran Max Stassi to start the year, though O'Hoppe will be given every opportunity to seize a larger role as the catcher of the future. 2. More >NL CENTRALCubs 2. Wilson Ramos (R) C Edwin Encarnacion (R) DH 1B Freddie Freeman3. Can young contact hitters Nick Madrigal and Nico Hoerner stay healthy after injury-plagued seasons? Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF 2. Kris Bryant should thrive in Coors Field, Ryan McMahon and Brendan Rodgers are both solid young offensive players, and re-signing C.J. Yasmani Grandal (S) C 1 min read. 6. 7. 3. 7. Alex Bregman (R) 3B 2. SP matchup: Robbie Ray (SEA) vs. Joe Ryan (MIN) -- Ryan will become the third pitcher since 1961 to make an Opening Day start within his first six career games and the first rookie to start Opening Day for the Twins since Tom Hall in '69.See this new face: Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray will top Seattles starting rotation as the team looks to make the playoffs for the first time since 2001. Austin Slater (R) LF Rangers at Blue Jays (7:07 p.m. 5. Albert Pujols (R) 1B DO YOU KNOW EVERY 2022 MLB STARTING LINEUP? Albert Pujols (R) 1B 6. Anthony Alford (R) CF Miguel Sano (R) 1B Newcomers Curtis Granderson and Randal Grichuk should help deepen a lineup anchored by perennial MVP candidate Josh Donaldson. Trevor Story (R) SS Giolito is the first White Sox starter with consecutive Game 1 nods since . Trevor Story (R) SS 8. SP matchup: Lucas Giolito (CWS) vs. Eduardo Rodriguez (DET) Giolito will make his third consecutive Opening Day start, the most since Mark Buehrle amassed four straight from 2008-11.See this new face: After six years in Boston, Rodriguez will serve as a veteran presence atop Detroits young starting rotation.Note to know: Coming into this season, Miguel Cabrera is behind only Albert Pujols (21) for the longest active streak of Opening Day starts (18), with the past 14 coming in Detroit. Bryan Reynolds (S) LF At the same time, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt are both coming off career years that could be tough to duplicate, while Buster Posey has been replaced by rookie Joey Bart. An offense-first catcher such as GarySanchez seems like the perfect platoon partner behind the plate for the light-hitting Jacob Stallings, and he would also add another power bat to a lineup in need of middle-of-the-order thump. Teoscar Hernandez (R)RF The Blue Jays, at last, get to play all 81 of their home games in Toronto this season. 8. 3. 4. All of that should more than make up for the offensive downgrade from Hunter Renfroe to Jackie Bradley Jr. in right field. More >AL WESTAstros Yankee Stadium on Opening Day (even if it won't be full). Joey Gallo (L) RF Andrew Benintendi (L) LF Pirates at Cardinals (4:15 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 4. Matt Carpenter (L) DH Harold Ramirez (R) RF That said, Hosmer will make the league minimum and could be cut loose if he fails to produce. SS Xander Bogaerts4. The Mariners revealed who would be the team's primary designated hitter when AJ Pollock was signed to a one-year, $7 million deal. 3. 9. Jesse Winker (L) LF Andrew McCutchen (R) LF 3. 8. 6. 7. Oh, and Cy Young winner Max Scherzer will be on the mound. C Yasmani Grandal7. Hunter Renfroe (R) RF 3. 2. Buster Posey (R) C 2. 7. Sean Murphy (R) C There will be some March Madness next season in . 9. Curt Casali (R) C, Blue Jays (Hyun-Jin Ryu) at Rays (Charlie Morton), 6:40 ET, 1. David Fletcher (R) 2B Stephen Piscotty (R) RF Top prospect Curtis Mead could also be a factor on the infield before the All-Star break. CF George Springer2. For the Angels, everything starts with superstar Michael Trout. It might seem like Jeff McNeil is the obvious choice for the No. A year after acquiring Francisco Lindor in a blockbuster deal, the Mets went all-in on the free-agent market, adding Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Eduardo Escobar on the offensive side of things. Mike Trout and the Angels will face a strong White Sox team as Tony La Russa returns to the dugout. Make Your Picks, 1. Toronto also added another left-handed bat to the right-handed heavy roster. CF Enrique Hernandez2. Victor Caratini (S) C All Rights Reserved. Mitch Garver is the team's best current option to serve as designated hitter, but using him regularly in that role would likely mean carrying a third catcher on the roster. 7. Victor Reyes (S) RF 3. DH J.D. Roman Quinn (S) CF, Royals (Danny Duffy) at Indians (Shane Bieber), 7:10 ET, 1. I have constructed a quiz on the website Sporcle to test your knowledge, with the following. Freddy Galvis (S) SS 9. 4. Joey Votto hasn't won the NL MVP since 2010 despite being one of MLB's best players annually; perhaps that changes in '18. Jordan Luplow (R) CF 9. Do you know every 2022 Opening Day Starter for every MLB team? 5. Tyler O'Neill (R) LF This is it. Gio Urshela (R) 3B Versatile infielders Abraham Toro and Owen Miller could be factors at second and third base, though they will need to play their way onto the roster since both have minor league options remaining. Mike Trout (R) CF 2. Marcell Ozuna (R) LF 4. Jake Cave (L) CF 3. The move to acquire Gold Glove Award center fielder Michael A. Taylor from the Royals gave the Twins a terrific insurance policy if Byron Buxton can't stay healthy once again. Even after losing George Springer and Carlos Correa the past two offseasons, the Astros lineup is still loaded with young stars Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez leading the way alongside steady veterans Jose Altuve and Michael Brantley. 2. Sandy Alcantara (R) P, 1. RF AJ Pollock8. 5. 8. Coming off back-to-back solid seasons with Toronto, left-hander J.A. 1. Adam Haseley (L) CF 9. Baseball Press MLB Lineups; My Lineups; Bullpen Usage; Login. 2. J.T. Mar 1, 2023. Ramon Laureano (R) CF 6. Padres at D-backs (9:40 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Leury Garcia (S) LF 2. MLB Opening Day 2021 schedule Thursday, April 1 (All times U.S./Eastern) Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m., fuboTV (nationally) Cleveland at Detroit Tigers, 1:10 p.m. Minnesota. 9. Here's how WBC offenses stack up with MLB's best, Las Vegas prepared to give A's 'better opportunity', Female minor league manager shadows Lovullo, Paxton (hamstring) unlikely for start of season, Jays' Guerrero to miss WBC with inflamed knee, Rangers, LHP Smith agree to 1-year, $1.5M deal, 7 Cubs combine for 1st spring no-no since 2017, Scherzer tries to test pitch clock limits, gets balk. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B Jorge Soler (R) DH The Nationals have some intriguing players on the fringe of their roster, including former top prospects Carter Kieboom and Jeter Downs and non-roster invitees Michael Chavis, Matt Adams and Derek Hill. Matt Adams (L) DH Rookies Miguel Vargas, Michael Busch and James Outman have realistic chances of winning roster spots in spring training with the starting jobs at second base and in left field up for grabs. 5. 6. DH Gavin Sheets9. Enrique Hernandez (R) 2B 5. Ketel Marte (S) 2B ET on ESPN. 10. Not sure who is starting for your team? Check out. The White Sox announced that Giolito will make back-to-back Opening Day starts on March 15, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. 7. Can journeyman Frank Schwindel, Patrick Wisdom and Rafael Ortega duplicate the unexpected success they had last year following the summer fire sale? Adam Eaton (L) RF Twins. Gavin Lux (L) 2B Lineups are ranked based on star power, lack of holes, depth and recent production, with each team's projected Opening Day lineup used as the baseline for these rankings. Jake Fraley (L) LF 2. 4. 9. Max Fried (L) P, 1. Evan Longoria (R) 3B Harrison Bader (R) CF, Diamondbacks (Madison Bumgarner) at Padres (Chris Paddack), 9:10 ET, 1. 8. Tommy Pham (R) LF There's no way to spin that other than a significant step backward for the offense, though they do still have reigning NL Rookie of the Year Jonathan India, rising catcher Tyler Stephenson and the ageless Joey Votto. The 2022 MLB season is upon us, and the schedule is packed with juicy season-opening matchups over the first two days. Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. Josh Fuentes (R) 3B 6. Carlos Santana (S) 1B Their response was to trade their best hitter, catcher Sean Murphy, and go bargain hunting with the additions of Jess Aguilar, Aledmys Daz and Jace Peterson. 5. GiraffeNeckMarc 247K subscribers Subscribe 102K views 9 months ago Do you know every 2022 Opening Day Starter for every MLB team? 2. All ballparks hosting Opening Day games on April 1 will allow at least limited attendance. 6. Robinson Cano (L) 2B 6. 6. Once Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to the active roster after serving the final 20 games of his PED suspension, expect to see him at one of the corner outfield spots, pushing veterans Nelson Cruz and Matt Carpenter into a straight platoon in the DH role. Bo Bichette (R) SS Red Sox. 7. Tommy La Stella (L) 2B Elias Diaz (R) C 3 prospect, outfielder Julio Rodrguez, will join Ken Griffey Jr. and Omar Vizquel (both in 1989) as the only Mariners to debut on Opening Day at age 21 or younger. Jason Heyward (L) RF 1 offense in baseball. David Dahl (L) LF Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B Matt Davidson (R) DH 9. Then it dawns on you that players your age are considered "grizzled veterans." Pavin Smith (L) RF 5. 5. Verdugo hit .289/.351/.426 for a 106 OPS+ with 47 extra-base hits in his first full season in the majors, while Dalbec posted a 1.053 OPS with 14 home runs and 38 RBI in 48 games over the final two months of the 2021 season. 3. ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. With Clayton Kershaw on the mound for an eighth Opening Day and Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger and Co. keying the lineup behind him, it all starts here for Los Angeles. 7. 1B Jose Abreu4. 4. DH Alejandro Kirk6. 9. Nick Ahmed (R) SS, 1. More >Twins 8. Cavan Biggio still has plenty of upside, Alejandro Kirk will be turned loose in the starting DH role, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is capable of star-caliber production if he can just find a bit more consistency over the course of a 162-game season. 2. 9. 2B Ozzie Albies3. 9. 9. Backup catcher Luke Maile is the only position player the Guardians added to the 40-man roster this offseason, which is less than ideal for a team that ranked 18th in runs scored and 21st in OPS last year. Nick Solak (R) LF 5. 9. 4. Lineups are ranked based on star power, lack of holes, depth and recent production, with each team's projected Opening Day lineup used as the baseline for these rankings. While the delayed schedule and some bad weather will cost us a full slate of games on Thursday, we still have seven games to handicap starting off with the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs at 2:20 p.m. Major League Baseball is back for a full 162-game 2021 season after a very unique 2020. The 23-year-old hit .293/.365/.489 with 25 doubles, 21 home runs and 78 RBI in 126 games over three minor league levels in 2022, closing out the year at Triple-A. 92,973 views Feb 10, 2021 3.4K Dislike Share Save GiraffeNeckMarc 227K subscribers Do you Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? The speedster led the Majors with 47 stolen bases in 2021 while hitting .310.Note to know: The Mets rank first all-time in winning percentage (.650) in the first game of the season, including victories in 39 of the past 52 openers. DH Alex Dickerson7. 3. The 1-2-3-4 of George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Teoscar Hernandez and Bo Bichette stacks up to any offensive core in baseball, and they added another 30-homer bat when they acquired Matt Chapman from the Oakland Athletics.