Thursday, April 1(All times U.S./Eastern). MLB Opening Day Starters of the 2010s. J.P. Crawford (L) SS For the Angels, everything starts with superstar Michael Trout. 6. CF Cody Bellinger9. Javier Baez (R) SS 4. 9. 6. The 2022 MLB season is upon us, and the schedule is packed with juicy season-opening matchups over the first two days. 4. Justin Upton (R) LF DH Max Muncy5. 9. 2. 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. 8. Whether or not the Giants can pull another rabbit out of their hat is one of the central questions of the 2022 season. 3. Kolten Wong (L) 2B When he's not catching, Travis d'Arnaud will be an option to start at designated hitter, though that could mean the club carries a third catcher. 9. Played: 17,730. They also re-signed Zack Greinke, who will almost certainly get the Opening Day nod on the mound over rising star Brady Singer. Christian Yelich (L) LF Brandon Crawford (L) SS Jack Suwinski and Rodolfo Castro both have some intriguing offensive upside, but they will need to earn their starting roles this spring. More >Brewers Ramon Laureano (R) CF 3. The addition of Brian Anderson gives the Brewers another option on the infield, which should allow Luis Uras to shift to second base. 4. 3. Matt Chapman (R) 3B This is it. But one that hasn't changed: staff ace Chris Archer, who'll be making his fourth straight Opening Day start for Tampa Bay. LF Alex Verdugo6. Shortstop JeremyPea won American League Championship Series and World Series MVP honors out of the No. Free-agent signing Tucker Barnhart (32 years old) and incumbent Yan Gomes (35) should split playing time behind the plate, which will help keep both veterans fresh. Amed Rosario (R) SS, Tigers (Matthew Boyd) at Reds (Sonny Gray), 6:10 ET, 1. Luis Robert (R) CF More >Reds CF George Springer2. Rowdy Tellez (L) DH 2. Anthony Rendon (R) 3B 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 | 9. 6. All Rights Reserved. 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. J.D. So get ready for two full days of baseball with this guide to all 15 season-opening matchups on Thursday and Friday, listed in order of start time (all times ET). Tyler O'Neill (R) LF 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. 9. 1 min read. Justin Smoak (S) 1B The Rockies' lineup will look a lot like the one that led them to the playoffs last season for the first time since 2009. 5. Those are significant ifs, though. 5. Colin Moran (L) 1B Gio Urshela (R) 3B TheLos Angeles Dodgersbegin their title defense with a trip to face theColorado Rockiesat Coors Field. With Cesar Hernandez, Juan Soto, Nelson Cruz and Josh Bell penciled into the first four spots in the batting order, the Nationals are going to score runs. 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. Nick Solak (R) 2B With Mike Trout (36 games) and Anthony Rendon (58 games) both healthy and ready to go for Opening Day, the Angels lineup stands to be vastly improved. That said, Hosmer will make the league minimum and could be cut loose if he fails to produce. 6. Victor Caratini (S) C Meanwhile, Starling Marte hit second in 107 of the 116 games he started. Padres at D-backs (9:40 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 5. Pablo Sandoval (S) 1B You can find every team's early season attendance plan here. More >Padres Rhys Hoskins (R) 1B All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference. 7. Randy Arozarena (R) RF 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. The Marlins added Jorge Soler and Avisail Garcia in free agency while also acquiring catcher Jacob Stallings and infielder Joey Wendle via trade. 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. ET. 2B Ozzie Albies3. Ketel Marte (S) 2B One of McClure's top MLB DFS picks for MLB Opening Day is Royals SS/3B Bobby Witt Jr. at $2,300 on DraftKings and $2,400 on FanDuel. 4. 1. Ryan McMahon (L) 2B 7. SP matchup: Frankie Montas (OAK) vs. Aaron Nola (PHI) Nola will make his fifth consecutive Opening Day start, the most for a Phillie since Steve Carlton made 10 straight from 1977-86.See this new face: Power-hitting outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos are set to make their Citizens Bank Park debuts as Phillies.Note to know: This is only the fourth series the A's -- who called Philly home from 1901-54 -- have played on the road against the Phillies since Interleague Play began. 8. Mitch Garver (R) C 6. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF Jose Peraza (R) 2B, Rockies (German Marquez) at Rangers (Lance Lynn), 8:05 ET, 1. 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. Tommy Edman (86 games), Dylan Carlson (29 games), Brendan Donovan (25 games) and Lars Nootbaar (20 games) all saw time in the leadoff spot in the lineup last year, and spring training will likely determine who is tasked with filling that role for the upcoming season. Justin Turner (R) 3B 5. The Angels have a ton of infield depth with Luis Rengifo and David Fletcher vying for playing time alongside the four players listed above. RF Teoscar Hernandez4. 2. 4. Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. 9. 5. Any of them could play their way into a significant role with an impressive showing this spring. Mark Canha (R) LF Ramon Laureano (R) CF 6. 3. Behind those longtime stars, the Tigers will also have high expectations for players like Nicholas Castellanos in 2018. The question is, how many players can you name from the A's 1970-1979 Opening Day lineups? Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. But Opening Day 2018 will feature a new-look roster for the Halos -- and all eyes around the baseball world will be on Shohei Ohtani as he begins his Major League journey. 7. Niko Goodrum (S) SS Corey Dickerson (L) LF What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Can third baseman Alex Bregman return to the MVP-level production he showed in 2019? The Rays enter the 2018 season with plenty of new faces set to play big roles, like Carlos Gomez and C.J. Mike Trout (R) CF 9. Salvador Perez (R) C 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. 8. Joey Gallo (L) RF Donovan Solano (R) 2B 2. 7. 6. Max Fried (L) P, 1. Adding Carlos Correa, Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela should provide a boost, while the outfield trio of Alex Kirilloff, Byron Buxton and Max Kepler will be the X-factor in a potential return to the top 10. 2. 2B Trevor Story7. Kyle Hendricks (R) P, 1. 7. Austin Romine (R) C SS Bo Bichette5. Jordan Luplow (R) LF 9. Someone has to be the odd man out on the infield, and Donaldson struggled mightily in 2022. 3. 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. 8. Wil Myers (R) RF More >YankeesGiancarlo Stanton's Yankees debut. 79. Teoscar Hernandez (R)RF 8. 2. J.D. Rating: 4.00. featured. 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. Pirates fans can expect to see several different lineups this season -- what will it be for Game 1? Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B Shin-Soo Choo (L) DH Guillermo Heredia (R) RF Josh Donaldson (R) 3B With Trevor Story sidelined to start the year following elbow surgery in January, the Red Sox have questions at the middle infield spots. Miguel Sano (R) 1B 7. 1 offense in baseball. Danny Santana (S) CF Evan Longoria (R) 3B Realmuto, Rhys Hoskins and Jean Segura to form one of the most potent offenses in the National League. 6. 9. Mauricio Dubon (R) CF, 1. Cavan Biggio (L) 2B 6. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B Do You Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? Khris Davis (R) DH Marlins at Giants (4:35 p.m. David Dahl (L) CF 2. ET on ESPN. After a busy offseason of roster shuffling, it's worth taking an updated look at how all 30 lineups stack up heading into the 2022 season. Michael Chavis (R) 1B 8. Alex Gordon (L) LF 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. 7. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B Michael Conforto (L) RF C Travis d'Arnaud, Bench: C Manny Pina, IF/OF Orlando Arcia, OF Guillermo Heredia. Yasmani Grandal (S) C Carson Kelly (R) C 9. Trevor Story (R) SS 4. 5. Kyle Tucker (L) RF Note: Names in bold indicate projected acquisitions. 8. Frazier could also see time at the corner outfield spots. 6. Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B Mariners at Twins (4:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 2-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be a regular contributor for Tampa Bay after the teams trade of Austin Meadows to the Tigers.Note to know: Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaiers eighth career Opening Day start would tie him with Carl Crawford in franchise history, behind Evan Longoria (nine). Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B The Brewers made multiple big splashes this offseason as they look to improve on their surprising success last year. 8. Nolan Arenado (R) 3B 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. 7. Realmuto (R) C Whit Merrifield (R) 2B 6. We're tracking batting orders from across the majors, including the first NL games since the universal DH was adapted for the season. 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. Mookie Betts (R) RF 4. Jaylin Davis (R) RF 4. With J.D. 7. They are likely still a couple of years away from making any sort of real noise in the NL West, though. 9. SP matchup: Corbin Burnes (MIL) vs. Kyle Hendricks (CHC) -- The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner takes the mound for the Brewers in his first Opening Day start after leading the Majors with a 2.43 ERA in 2021.See this new face: Seiya Suzuki will be making his MLB debut for Chicago after the 27-year-old outfielder slugged 38 home runs for Japan's Hiroshima Carp in 2021.Note to know: Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will make his sixth consecutive Opening Day start behind the plate, matching Jody Davis for the most in franchise history since Gabby Hartnett did it seven consecutive years from 1930-36. Ryan Braun (R) DH Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B Austin Barnes (R) C The MLB regular season starts Thursday, and there should be nonstop action, with all 30 clubs playing their first game on the same day.Teams are setting their rosters, and now the big question is: What will each team's Opening Day starting lineup look like?The MLB.com beat reporters took their best crack at predicting just that. Bryan Reynolds (S) LF 7. Yoan Moncada (S) 3B 3. 2. What is the opening. Jonathan India (R) 2B 2. The A's should have one of the more interesting, young and talented lineups in the Majors. SP matchup: Jon Gray (TEX) vs. Jos Berros (TOR) Gray and Berros are both making their third Opening Day starts and first for their respective teams.See this new face: Texas new star-studded double-play combo of Corey Seager and Marcus Semien will make its Rangers debut.Note to know: The Rangers have had a different starting pitcher on Opening Day for 13 consecutive seasons, a date that spans back to Kevin Millwood in 2009. Bo Bichette, R, SS 3. 6. 3. 5. 9. There were multiple comments on version 2.0 about there not being enough balance in the Philadelphia lineup with Kyle Schwarber hitting leadoff and Bryce Harper sidelined to start the year. Twins. More >RoyalsDanny Duffy, dealing with shoulder tightness, is expected to be Kansas City's Opening Day starter. 5. Brad Boxbergerwas officially named closer on Tuesday withArchie Bradley returning to his multi-inning relief role andYoshihisa Hirano working as a setup man. 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. 3. Brock Holt (L) 3B Jose Abreu (R) 1B Shohei Ohtani (L) DH Otherwise, it will be a spring competition among Leury Garcia, Romy Gonzalez and non-roster invitee Hanser Alberto. Eight more season-opening matchups will wait for Friday, with the Red Sox and Yankees kicking it off after their opener was postponed on Thursday. MLB Players who have won both MVP and ROY. David Peralta (L) LF 3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., R, 1B 4. Max Muncy (L) 1B 2. Anthony Alford (R) CF Cavan Biggio (L) 3B The decision to add veterans Trey Mancini and Eric Hosmer in free agency effectively blocked 2022 club home run leader Patrick Wisdom and rising top prospect Matt Mervis, raising questions about how they fit into the Cubs' plans. 2. Tyler O'Neill (R) LF Yoan Moncada (S) 3B Rangers (Jon Gray) at Blue Jays (Jos Berros) 7:07 p.m. Friday. Aaron Nola (R) P, 1. The Twins had the second-highest scoring offense in baseball in 2019, but they have been closer to the middle of the road the past two years. 8. 9. 2. There will be a lot of excitement when the Phillies open their season after a very eventful winter. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B Brandon Nimmo (L) CF Astros at Angels (9:38 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Dylan Moore (R) 2B Elias Diaz (R) C 6. Martinez5. 3. Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich will be key new bats at the top of the lineup. Nate Lowe (L) 1B Jake Lamb (L) 1B I have constructed a quiz on the website Sporcle to test your knowledge, with the following. Jose Martinez (R) DH Max Stassi (R) C 7. Anthony Santander (S) RF 2. Bo Bichette (R) SS 4. 3. Buster Posey (R) C Marcus Semien (R) 2B 9. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) SS Roberto Perez (R) C 6. Mauricio Dubon (R) 2B 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. Vidal Brujan and Josh Lowe should provide in-house reinforcement as the season progresses. 1 prospect in baseball during his time in the Texas farm system, and while he never made much of an impact in his first go-around with the Rangers, he has since developed into a solid everyday outfielder. After falling one win short in a thrilling World Series, the Dodgers have sky-high expectations for 2018. Guardians at Royals (4:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B 6. 2. DavisLF Michael Conforto3B Wilmer FloresSS Brandon CrawfordC Joey BartSP Logan Webb, CF Julio Rodrguez2B Kolten Wong1B Ty FranceRF Teoscar Hernndez3B Eugenio SurezC Cal RaleighDH AJ PollockLF Jarred KelenicSS J.P. CrawfordSP Luis Castillo, RF Lars Nootbaar2B Brendan Donovan1B Paul Goldschmidt3B Nolan ArenadoC Willson ContrerasLF Tyler O'NeillCF Dylan CarlsonDH Nolan GormanSS Tommy EdmanSP Adam Wainwright, 3B Yandy DazSS Wander FrancoLF Randy Arozarena2B Brandon LoweRF Manuel MargotDH Harold Ramirez1B Isaac ParedesC Christian BethancourtCF Jose SiriSP Shane McClanahan, 2B Marcus SemienSS Corey Seager1B Nathaniel LoweRF Adolis GarcaDH Mitch GarverLF Jurickson ProfarC Jonah Heim3B Josh JungCF Leody TaverasSP Jacob deGrom, RF George SpringerSS Bo Bichette1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.C Alejandro Kirk3B Matt ChapmanLF Daulton VarshoDH Brandon Belt2B Whit MerrifieldCF Kevin KiermaierSP Alek Manoah, RF Lane ThomasSS CJ AbramsDH Joey Meneses1B Dominic SmithLF Corey Dickerson3B Jeimer CandelarioC Keibert Ruiz2B Luis GarcaCF Victor RoblesSP Josiah Gray. 4. Matt Chapman (R) 3B Jonathan Villar (S) CF 8. J.T. Sean Murphy (R) C, 2020 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game, The greatest lineups ever? Wil Myers (R) RF SP matchup: Framber Valdez (HOU) vs. Shohei Ohtani (LAA) -- The reigning AL MVP is about to start on Opening Day as a pitcher for the first time and of course Ohtani will be in the Angels' lineup as a hitter, too.See this new face: With Carlos Correa departing for the Twins, Astros top prospect Jeremy Pea is ready to take the mantle as the team's new starting shortstop.Note to know: The Astros have won nine Opening Day games in a row -- MLBs longest active streak. Yordan Alvarez (L) DH 7. find out how many players you know in this 2021 MLB Opening Day quiz!Quiz: https://www.sporcle.com/games/baileywaltke/2021-mlb-starting-lineups-quiz-11120-update-12nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrrZHUzYpFYQv5Yh7JePfA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TWITTER: https://twitter.com/GiraffeNeckMarcINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/GiraffeNeckMarcTWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/GiraffeNeckMarcDiscord: https://discord.gg/rNRwa3Y------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Business Email: giraffeneckgaming@gmail.com Stowers is a candidate to break camp with a spot on the roster as a fourth outfielder and DH option. Byron Buxton (R) CF "Oscar Colas is going to be given every opportunity to see if he can become our right fielder on a daily basis," White Sox manager Pedro Grifol.
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