8. Kole Calhoun (L) RF 2. 4. 3. Players to watch in the lineup will include speedster Delino DeShields at the top of the order and big bopper Joey Gallo behind him. Elias Diaz (R) C 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. The rest of the infield remains a work in progress, but they'll receive a major boost once future face of the franchise Adley Rutschman takes over as the starting catcher. It's the rest of their lineup that keeps them from climbing any higher in these rankings. The new campaign starts Thursday, and the league is returning to a full, 162-game schedule for the 2021 season. Bubba Starling (R) CF, Make your Opening Day picks. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF 5. How will Seiya Suzuki adjust to the MLB game? 5 or 6 spot. Aledmys Diaz (R) DH J.T. 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. Omar Narvaez (L) C 9. The A's should have one of the more interesting, young and talented lineups in the Majors. 3. Michael Brantley (L) LF Baseball is back. 9. Edwin Encarnacion (R) DH They could make a powerful first impression on Opening Day. 5. 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. DJ LeMahieu (R) 2B 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. Thursday, April 1(All times U.S./Eastern). David Peralta (L) LF 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. Didi Gregorius (L) SS 9. Elvis Andrus (R) SS, 1. Opening Day 2022 guide - MLB 7. 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. 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. If Jeff McNeil can bounce back, Robinson Cano can prove he has something left in the tank and Brandon Nimmo can stay healthy, this could be an elite offensive group. 7. Gary Sanchez (R) C Mike Trout and the Angels will face a strong White Sox team as Tony La Russa returns to the dugout. Jaylin Davis (R) RF Corey Dickerson (L) LF 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. 8. C Christian Vazquez, Bench: C Kevin Plawecki, 1B/3B Travis Shaw, IF/OF Christian Arroyo, OF Rob Refsnyder. Cavan Biggio (L) 3B 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. After an offseason of twists and turns, Carlos Correa found his way back to the Twins on a six-year deal. 7. 4. The question is, how many players can you name from the A's 1970-1979 Opening Day lineups? Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B 6. David Fletcher (R) 2B Bryan Reynolds (S) LF Three-time All-Star and 2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson will try to bring even more oomph to a powerful Yankees lineup.Note to know: The Red Sox have won their past two Opening Day matchups against the Yankees (in 2010 and '13), while scoring a combined 17 runs. More >Reds 4. Chad Kuhl (R) P, 1. Kevin Newman (R) SS 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. Frazier could also see time at the corner outfield spots. Chris Owings (R) 2B Shed Long Jr. (L) 2B 1. 8. Jason Castro (L) C 7. 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. Kyle Isbel (L) RF 5. 5. 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. Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH 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. Wilmer Flores (R) DH 2. How much longer will star third baseman Jose Ramirez be playing in Cleveland after extension talks broke down? MLB Lineups. Jake Cronenworth (L) 2B 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. Royals phenom Bobby Witt Jr. made a resounding MLB debut against the newly minted Guardians in MLB.TV's Free Game of the Day, while the night slate features the defending World Series champion Braves against the Reds (on ESPN2), as well as Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani on the mound (and at the plate) against the Astros. Anthony Rendon (R) 3B Luis Castillo (R) P, 1. Jose Peraza (R) 2B, Rockies (German Marquez) at Rangers (Lance Lynn), 8:05 ET, 1. Jack Suwinski and Rodolfo Castro both have some intriguing offensive upside, but they will need to earn their starting roles this spring. Mitch Garver (R) C Happ is scheduled to make his first career Opening Day start. Opening Day will feature the debut of Colin Moran at third base and Corey Dickerson's first game with his new team. 6. 3. The 25-year-old had a 1.025 OPS with 30 home runs in 98 games in the upper minors last year. 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. Sandy Alcantara (R) P, 1. 6. 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. 7. 5. Stuart Fairchild, Nick Solak, Michael Siani and recent minor league signing Chad Pinder are in the mix in a wide-open outfield competition, while former top prospect Jose Barrero will get a long look at shortstop in spring training. 6. 6. Young outfielders Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez have long been the future of the Seattle lineup, and the future has arrived here in 2022. Jake Lamb (L) 1B No Gavin Lux -- big problem. Miguel Rojas (R) SS, 1. 6. Andres Gimenez (L) SS, 1. 6. 8. Franmil Reyes (R) DH Rangers at Blue Jays (7:07 p.m. Kyle Hendricks (R) P, 1. 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SP matchup: Sandy Alcantara (MIA) vs. Logan Webb (SF) After emerging as San Franciscos ace last year, Webb will make his first career Opening Day start as the youngest member of the Giants veteran rotation.See this new face: Miami added two power-hitting outfielders in Jorge Soler and Avisal Garca to the middle of its lineup this offseason.Note to know: Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and first baseman Brandon Belt will both make their 11th Opening Day starts for San Francisco. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B 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. Travis d'Arnaud (R) C They responded by signing Andrew McCutchen to serve as the primary DH and acquiring Hunter Renfroe to replace Avisail Garcia in right field. The Blue Jays, at last, get to play all 81 of their home games in Toronto this season. 9. Cron was a solid move by a usually bumbling front office. 4. Tommy Edman (S) 2B Ryan McMahon (L) 2B 4. Justin Upton (R) LF 3. lvarez has work to do on his defensive game, while Baty is recovering from a thumb injury that ended his 2022 campaign. Garrett Cooper (R) DH 5. SP matchup: Tyler Mahle (CIN) vs. Max Fried (ATL) -- The World Series champs begin their title defense behind Fried, who's making his second straight Opening Day start after winning the clinching game of the Fall Classic.See this new face: Matt Olson will be taking over for Freddie Freeman at first base in Atlanta, with the 28-year-old lefty slugger coming off a 39-homer season for the A's.Note to know: For the 14th straight year, Joey Votto will start at first base for Cincinnati, breaking a tie with Dave Concepcion for second on the all-time franchise list for consecutive Opening Day starts, behind only Pete Rose (16). 7. 4. Oakland A's trivia: Opening Day lineups from 1970-79 8. Nick Solak (R) 2B 2. SS Tim Anderson2. The only viable option on the free-agent market is former rival Gary Sanchez. Bryan Lavastida is the only other backstop on the 40-man roster. 8. 92,973 views Feb 10, 2021 3.4K Dislike Share Save GiraffeNeckMarc 227K subscribers Do you Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? Eddie Rosario (L) LF Nolan Arenado (R) 3B Trent Grisham (L) CF, Mariners (Marco Gonzales) at Astros (Justin Verlander), 9:10 ET, 1. Jorge Soler (R) DH Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B Major League Baseball Opening Day 2021 is here. Francisco Lindor (S) SS Cameron Maybin (R) RF Andrelton Simmons (R) SS Gio Urshela (R) 3B Cron. 9. Brian Anderson (R) 3B 3. Wil Myers (R) RF How long before we see Nick Pratto and MJ Melendez in the majors? Jason Heyward (L) RF Didi Gregorius (L) SS Javier Baez (R) SS More >Padres Ty France (R) DH 9. 8. Garrett Hampson (R) CF Michael Conforto will hopefully be back soon, too. 5. Buster Posey (R) C 7. The Brewers ranked 12th in runs scored and 20th in OPS last year, and their postseason hopes were quickly dashed when they were shut out twice by the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. 7. Kris Bryant should thrive in Coors Field, Ryan McMahon and Brendan Rodgers are both solid young offensive players, and re-signing C.J. 5. After trading Matt Olson and Matt Chapman while letting Mark Canha and Starling Marte walk in free agency, the Oakland lineup has been stripped to the studs. 3. 4. 4. Jorge Alfaro (R) C Ramon Laureano (R) CF Guardians at Royals (4:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. More >Twins Aaron Hicks (S) CF CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | 3. Do you know every 2022 Opening Day Starter for every MLB team? Brian Goodwin (L) RF, 1. 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. 8. 8. George Springer, R, CF 2. Leury Garcia (S) 2B, Pirates (Joe Musgrove) at Cardinals (Jack Flaherty), 8:15 ET, 1. Aaron Judge in the leadoff spot? 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. Bryce Harper (L) RF 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. 3. 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. 5. Mauricio Dubon (R) 2B Ryan McBroom (R) 1B Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B Jesse Winker (L) LF Renato Nunez (R) DH 4. 7. 4. The White Sox announced that Giolito will make back-to-back Opening Day starts on March 15, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. 3. 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. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. 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. Royals: Most of the Royals' Opening Day lineup seems set, and yes, that includes baseball's No. 2. Sports. 9. 4. DH Gavin Sheets9. 8. 2. Eddie Rosario (L) LF Josh Bell (S) 1B 9. 2020 OD starter: Mike Soroka 7. Jose Osuna (R) DH 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. 5. 8. Joc Pederson (L) LF 3. 2. Luis Robert (R) CF No Gavin Lux -- big problem. He is still only 24 years old and more than capable of living up to his top-prospect pedigree. 9. 8. Luis Arraez (L) LF Otherwise, it will be a spring competition among Leury Garcia, Romy Gonzalez and non-roster invitee Hanser Alberto. Carlos Correa (R) SS Shohei Ohtani (L) DH 7. 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. 3. This still looks like an average-at-best offense, though, and they don't have the pitching to pick up the slack. 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. Jean Segura (R) 2B Shortstop Dansby Swanson is one to watch as he enters a contract year. ET on ESPN. David Bote (R) 2B LF Marcell Ozuna6. Chris Taylor (R) LF 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. Mark Canha (R) LF C Danny Jansen, Bench: 1B Greg Bird, IF Santiago Espinal, OF Raimel Tapia. Salvador Perez (R) C 3. 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. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF 4. 3B Rafael Devers3. The 35-year-old crushes left-handed pitching, posting a .935 OPS with 11 home runs in 133 plate appearances against southpaws in 2022. 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. Rafael Devers (L) 3B 6. Manuel Margot should excite with his premier speed at the top of the order. Twins. 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. Wil Myers (R) RF David Fletcher (R) 3B Gavin Lux hit .360/.467/.500 in 60 plate appearances last September, and trading AJ Pollock now clears a path for him to seize the everyday job at second base. Mark Canha (R) LF 2B Gavin Lux, Bench: C Austin Barnes, IF Hanser Alberto, IF/OF Edwin Rios, OF Kevin Pillar. 3. 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. 4. Manager Rick Renteria has yet to name his closer, but Nate Jones is the early favorite for the job. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B Sports. Fernando Tatis Jr. (R) SS 9. Xander Bogaerts (R) SS 6. LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.7. Jake Cave (L) CF Yadier Molina (R) C Rangers (Jon Gray) at Blue Jays (Jos Berros) 7:07 p.m. Friday. Jarrod Dyson (L) CF, 1. Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. Brian Anderson (R) 3B And Ryan Braun will be playing first base on Opening Day. 4. The Braves effectively addressed the biggest hole in the roster by acquiring Matt Olson and promptly signing him to an eight-year, $168 million extension, turning the page from Freddie Freeman with a player who is four-and-a-half years younger and every bit as productive. Eric Sogard (L) 3B 7. Charlie Blackmon (L) RF 79. 7. 4. Astros at Angels (9:38 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 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. 2. Nicky Delmonico (L) RF The Phillies spent $179 million to add Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber in free agency, and they join Bryce Harper, J.T. 7. With Luke Gregerson on the DL, righty Dominic Leone and lefty Tyler Lyons could split save chances early. Mitch Garver (R) C 6. Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B Robinson Chirinos (R) C 9. More >NL WESTDodgers 9. 7. Hunter Dozier (R) 3B 1:05pm. The Opening Day action got going Thursday afternoon with Brewers-Cubs, which featured reigning NL Cy Young Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee.
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