The Cubs' offense looks scary as they seek another NL Central title in 2018, with Kristopher Bryant and Anthony Rizzo at the forefront but only the tip of the iceberg. Salvador Perez (R) C SP matchup: Walker Buehler (LAD) vs. Kyle Freeland (COL) After putting up Cy Young-like numbers last year, Buehler will be making his first Opening Day start for Los Angeles.See this new face: After a surprising free-agent signing, Kris Bryant will make his debut as the anchor of Colorados lineup, while Freddie Freeman takes his first regular-season cuts as a Dodger.Note to know: After losing Corey Seager in free agency to Texas, Los Angeles is poised to make Trea Turner its first Opening Day shortstop other than Seager since Jimmy Rollins in 2015. Aaron Nola (R) P, 1. Ketel Marte (S) CF Slugger Paul Goldschmidt is still the D-backs player to watch while he vies for his first ever NL MVP Award. SS Bo Bichette5. 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. Mauricio Dubon (R) CF, 1. Unless they make a late move to re-sign Jos Iglesias or fellow free agent Elvis Andrus, it looks like the Rockies will roll with 21-year-old rookie Ezequiel Tovar at shortstop. Nick Castellanos (R) RF Here are the projected season-opening lineups for all 30 teams, along with everything else you need to know for Opening Day.AMERICAN LEAGUE EASTRed Sox Austin Slater (R) LF We're tracking batting orders from across the league as teams start to play in front of their home fans again for the first time since the pandemic began. 7. 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. Danny Jansen (R) C, 1. 9. Dylan Moore (R) 2B Freddy Galvis (S) SS Michael Conforto will hopefully be back soon, too. Yoan Moncada (S) 3B 3. 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. New York Mets Opening Day Starters Team Name: New York Mets Seasons: 61 (1962 to 2022) Record: 4652-4988, .483 W-L% Playoff Appearances: 10 Pennants: 5 World Championships: 2 Winningest Manager: Davey Johnson, 595-417, .588 W-L% An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Todd Frazier (R) 1B Harold Ramirez (R) RF Opening Day Sporcle Quiz: Rangers Opening Day Lineups Didi Gregorius (L) SS 8. 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. More >White SoxYoan Moncada's first full season in the big leagues has White Sox fans eager to see if this young club can compete in 2018. 8. With an Opening Day being celebrated yesterday, this is a. 4. SS Trea Turner4. 9. Ian Happ (S) CF 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. 3. Elvis Andrus (R) SS, 1. Max Kepler (L) RF Not sure who is starting for your team? Luis Severino's first career Opening Day start. Kevin Pillar (R) RF 4. 6. 7. The new campaign starts Thursday, and the league is returning to a full, 162-game schedule for the 2021 season. Edwin Encarnacion (R) DH Francisco Mejia (S) C 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 Correa (R) SS Robinson Cano (L) 2B 7. 7. More >Twins This is it. No Gavin Lux -- big problem. Cristian Pache (R) CF After falling one win short in a thrilling World Series, the Dodgers have sky-high expectations for 2018. They're especially stacked at the top of their order -- Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado are a fearsome troika. Yoan Moncada (S) 3B 3. All ballparks hosting Opening Day games on April 1 will allow at least limited attendance. The Opening Day action got going Thursday afternoon with Brewers-Cubs, which featured reigning NL Cy Young Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee. Marlins at Giants (4:35 p.m. 7. More >Phillies RF Eddie Rosario2. Realmuto (R) C Roberto Perez (R) C 9. Anthony Santander (S) RF 9. 6. Gavin Lux (L) 2B 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. The 25-year-old had a 1.025 OPS with 30 home runs in 98 games in the upper minors last year. Gary Sanchez (R) C 8. Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) CF 6. Ty France (R) DH Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B 8. More >Braves Carlos Santana (S) 1B So who holds the inside track for each of those 26-man roster spots? 9. . 7. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B 5. Even a 100-day labor dispute couldn't keep us away for long, as the 2022 MLB season is set to begin on April 7, 2022. Bo Bichette, R, SS 3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B Brandon Crawford (L) SS 7. Can journeyman Frank Schwindel, Patrick Wisdom and Rafael Ortega duplicate the unexpected success they had last year following the summer fire sale? Tyler O'Neill (R) LF Cron was a solid move by a usually bumbling front office. Taylor was a. Austin Riley (R) 3B Christian Yelich (L) LF 6. C Danny Jansen, Bench: 1B Greg Bird, IF Santiago Espinal, OF Raimel Tapia. Luis Castillo (R) P, 1. The Rays enter the 2018 season with plenty of new faces set to play big roles, like Carlos Gomez and C.J. Cameron Maybin (R) RF Max Kepler (L) RF 5. Franmil Reyes (R) DH On Tuesday in South Korea, the KBO launched the beginning of their 2020 season, with a full slate of games among the 10-team league. Rating: 4.00. featured. 6. For the Angels, everything starts with superstar Michael Trout. Rafael Devers (L) 3B 3. Khris Davis (R) DH Mitch Garver (R) C Jay Bruce (L) 1B Albert Pujols (R) 1B Atlanta signed Adeiny Hechavarria to a minor league deal earlier this week, and he'll join utility man Orlando Arcia and prospect Braden Shewmake as depth pieces behind young shortstop Vaughn Grissom. 8. 2. Any of them could play their way into a significant role with an impressive showing this spring. Yu Chang (R) 1B 2B Cavan Biggio9. 5. Eric Sogard (L) 3B Incumbent Reese McGuire and non-roster invitee Jorge Alfaro are the leading candidates for the starting catcher job, while the versatile Connor Wong is also on the 40-man roster. Pablo Sandoval (S) 1B Realmuto, Dan Straily and others recover from injuries. 2 spot in the batting order, but he did not start there once during the 2022 season, instead getting the bulk of his action in the Nos. 9. The Los Angeles Dodgers found a built-in replacement for Corey Seager when they acquired Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals last summer, and then they went out and signed Freddie Freeman in free agency to provide another superstar presence in the lineup. RF Teoscar Hernandez4. 9. Jean Segura (R) 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) 3B, Twins (Jose Berrios) at White Sox (Lucas Giolito), 8:10 ET, 1. Leody Taveras (S) CF LF Marcell Ozuna6. 9. 4. Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich will be key new bats at the top of the lineup. Bo Bichette (R) SS Isan Diaz (L) 2B Wil Myers (R) RF A middle of the order of Sean Murphy, Seth Brown and Jed Lowrie is not going to strike fear into the hearts of many opposing pitchers. Clayton Kershaw (L) P, 1. Corey Seager (L) SS Trevor Story (R) SS More >Mets DJ Stewart (L) LF, 1. Rangers at Blue Jays (7:07 p.m. Nomar Mazara (L) DH Third base remains a major question mark for the Tigers after Jeimer Candelario was non-tendered at the start of the offseason. Harrison Bader (R) CF, Diamondbacks (Madison Bumgarner) at Padres (Chris Paddack), 9:10 ET, 1. 5. After an offseason of twists and turns, Carlos Correa found his way back to the Twins on a six-year deal. J.D. Michael Conforto (L) RF Brian Anderson (R) 3B Rob Brantly (L) C, 1. 5. All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference. 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. 7. The Blue Jays, at last, get to play all 81 of their home games in Toronto this season. 6. Tommy Pham (R) LF Shed Long Jr. (L) 2B More >Marlins Eric Hosmer (L) 1B C Will Smith7. 7. Austin Hays (R) CF The Pirates have a pair of rising stars in Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes, and it's only a matter of time before top prospect Oneil Cruz joins them. 8. 9. The addition of Brian Anderson gives the Brewers another option on the infield, which should allow Luis Uras to shift to second base. Phillip Ervin (R) LF Check back for updates as teams announce their Opening Day starting lineups for all of Friday's games, beginning with an NL East Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets showdown at 4 p.m. 1 prospect, Bobby Witt Jr., playing third base. 6. And slugger Logan Morrison will see his first action in the middle of the Minnesota order after signing as a free agent. 5. The Astros are returning nearly all the key players from their World Series championship team. Nick Maton, Tyler Nevin, non-roster invitee Andy Ibez and outfielder Matt Vierling could get looks at the hot corner in spring training. 6. 3. Joc Pederson (L) DH SP matchup: Shane Bieber (CLE) vs. Zack Greinke (KC) -- Two former Cy Young winners duel in Greinke's homecoming to Kansas City, where the 38-year-old won the award in 2009 and started on Opening Day 2010.See this new face: Bobby Witt Jr. has won a spot on the Opening Day roster, paving the way for the No. With Trevor Story sidelined to start the year following elbow surgery in January, the Red Sox have questions at the middle infield spots. Chris Taylor will provide depth at both positions, but he could be relegated to a utility role if more than one of those up-and-comers seizes the opportunity. Christian Yelich (L) LF 8. Josh Bell (S) 1B 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. Newcomer Jonathan Jay should give the Royals a solid leadoff option while fellow free-agent signee Lucas Duda will add some pop. Wilson Ramos (R) C Matt Olson (L) 1B Jose Marmolejos (L) LF Top prospect Lewis Brinson should be in the lineup from Game 1, and more could follow. Someone has to be the odd man out on the infield, and Donaldson struggled mightily in 2022. 9. 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. Travis d'Arnaud (R) C 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. 8. Joey Votto (L) 1B San Francisco Giants Opening Day Starters | Baseball-Reference.com Braves (Mike Soroka) at Mets (Jacob deGrom), 4:10 ET (ESPN), 1. Randal Grichuk (R) CF The Mets have made it through Spring Training mostly healthy, and their Opening Day lineup is set to feature a good deal of the players they hope will lead them back to the playoffs, from starter Noah Syndergaard to slugger Yoenis Cespedes to the returning Jay Bruce. Jose Osuna (R) DH 7. The addition of Brandon Belt on a one-year, $9.3 million deal will allow the Blue Jays to platoon Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen behind the plate while still potentially getting both guys into the lineup at least a few times a week. More >YankeesGiancarlo Stanton's Yankees debut. Jose Peraza (R) 2B, Rockies (German Marquez) at Rangers (Lance Lynn), 8:05 ET, 1. Below is the full schedule for 2021 MLB Opening Day. More >D-backs DO YOU KNOW EVERY 2022 MLB STARTING LINEUP? - YouTube They are likely still a couple of years away from making any sort of real noise in the NL West, though. 5. Jurickson Profar (S) 2B With the bulk of the offseason's free-agency and trade moves in the rearview, it's the perfect time for another version of our Opening Day lineup predictions. What is the opening. 9. The White Sox announced that Giolito will make back-to-back Opening Day starts on March 15, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. 5. Matt Chapman (R) 3B 4. 2020 MLB Team Starting Lineups. 6. 2. The Phillies spent $179 million to add Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber in free agency, and they join Bryce Harper, J.T. 4. TheNew York Yankeeswill sendGerrit Coleto the mound to go up against theBlue Jaysand new center fielderGeorge Springer. More >Angels Manager Alex Cora. Kyle Seager (L) 3B Hunter Renfroe (R) RF Keep an eye on J.D. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) 3B LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.7. Do You Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? Mike Yastrzemski (L) RF 5. Jason Heyward (L) RF 1. Opening Day 2022 guide - MLB Josh Donaldson (R) 3B Giolito is the first White Sox starter with consecutive Game 1 nods since . With a stacked lineup and pitching staff, the Bronx Bombers enter the regular season looking like a major World Series contender. JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. 6. 8. 6. 4. Kole Calhoun (L) RF 2020 Team-by-Team Starters | Baseball-Reference.com How long before we see Nick Pratto and MJ Melendez in the majors? Raimel Tapia (L) DH Brad Boxbergerwas officially named closer on Tuesday withArchie Bradley returning to his multi-inning relief role andYoshihisa Hirano working as a setup man. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF 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. Dansby Swanson (R) SS Ender Inciarte (L) CF Jose Trevino (R) C, 1. But one that hasn't changed: staff ace Chris Archer, who'll be making his fourth straight Opening Day start for Tampa Bay. 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. Mets at Nationals (7:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >, SP matchup: Tylor Megill (NYM) vs. Patrick Corbin (WSH) -- Thanks to late spring injuries to Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, new Mets manager Buck Showalter had to go to Plan C for Opening Day.See this new face: Free agent addition Starling Marte is expected to man right field for the Mets. 5. CF Luis Robert3. There will be some March Madness next season in . 2. 3. 7. Ty France (R) DH 3. C.J. MLB - 2022 Opening Day Lineups Quiz - By deej Popular Quizzes Today 1 Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield 2 Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield 3 Countries of the World 4 Erase the USA (No Outlines) Sports Baseball QUIZ LAB SUBMISSION Random Sports or Baseball Quiz MLB - 2022 Opening Day Lineups Matt Adams (L) DH Bryce Harper (L) RF The Angels have a ton of infield depth with Luis Rengifo and David Fletcher vying for playing time alongside the four players listed above. 4. Justin Turner (R) 3B He'll be anchoring the middle of the lineup, with the rest of Boston's core of young stars filling in around him. Ryan Braun (R) DH The pitching staff is scary, too, with Jonathan Lester leading the way on Opening Day -- and Yu Darvish's debut soon to follow. TheLos Angeles Dodgersbegin their title defense with a trip to face theColorado Rockiesat Coors Field. Baseball is back for a very unique 2020 MLB season. Victor Caratini (S) DH Eduardo Escobar (S) 2B Get the Draft Kit in your inbox completely free here. 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. Ian Happ (S) CF, Orioles (Tommy Milone) at Red Sox (Nathan Eovaldi), 7:30 ET, 1. Brandon Belt (L) 1B Tyler Glasnow (L) P, 1. 8. Josh Rojas (L) SS The Reds lost two of their top hitters in Nick Castellanos and Jesse Winker and replaced them with Tommy Pham and Colin Moran. 2020 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game - ESPN 2021 MLB Opening Day roster predictions 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. The D-backs locked up star Ketel Marte with a five-year, $76 million extension, and they have some promising young MLB pieces to build around him in Daulton Varsho, Josh Rojas, Pavin Smith and Seth Beer. 4. A smooth return to health from Tatis and the impending arrival of CJ Abrams will help, but this is still a middle-of-the-pack group. Nick Madrigal (R) 2B, 1. 5. The Pirates used burly slugger Dan Vogelbach in the leadoff spot on Opening Day last season, so don't be surprised if veteran Carlos Santana gets the nod this year with his career .359 on-base percentage and. Adam Eaton (L) RF Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B The Astros' title defense will start with the ball in the hands of Justin Verlander, making his first Opening Day start for Houston. 7. 30-26 1 of 10 Alex Gordon (L) LF Aledmys Diaz (R) DH 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. David Fletcher (R) 3B Manuel Margot should excite with his premier speed at the top of the order. Cavan Biggio (L) 3B Jeff McNeil (L) 3B 7. 9. David Dahl (L) LF 6. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS 7. The Giants do a great job mixing and matching while platooning at several positions, and guys like Darin Ruf, LaMonte Wade Jr. and Wilmer Flores don't always get the credit they deserve. 8. 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. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B Eddie Rosario (L) LF That said, bounce-back seasons from DJ LeMahieu and Torres would once again make this a top-tier offensive group.
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