LF Chris Taylor8. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Jose Iglesias (R) SS 3. Phillip Ervin (R) LF 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. Corey Seager (L) SS 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. 6. Kyle Tucker (L) RF 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. Vidal Brujan and Josh Lowe should provide in-house reinforcement as the season progresses. Matt Adams (L) DH Adding perennial 20/20 threat Trevor Story to a lineup that already featured Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and J.D. 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. Willi Castro (S) SS RF Mookie Betts2. More >Marlins Pirates at Cardinals (4:15 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 5. 8. Not sure who is starting for your team? 9. 3. Can young contact hitters Nick Madrigal and Nico Hoerner stay healthy after injury-plagued seasons? Yu Chang (R) 1B Jesus Aguilar (R) 1B White Sox at Tigers (1:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 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. 9. More >YankeesGiancarlo Stanton's Yankees debut. 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. Rob Brantly (L) C, 1. And yes, there will be fans. 8. 2. Arizona is expected to lean on offseason addition Jarrod Dyson and incumbent Chris Owings with Steven Souza Jr. beginning the season on the DL. Curt Casali (R) C, Blue Jays (Hyun-Jin Ryu) at Rays (Charlie Morton), 6:40 ET, 1. Someone has to be the odd man out on the infield, and Donaldson struggled mightily in 2022. Marcus Semien (R) 2B 7. Roberto Perez (R) C MLB Opening Day 2023: Full schedule of openers for all 30 teams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. 8. The old adage says that pitching wins championships, but it's awfully difficult to even reach the postseason without a productive offensive attack. Manny Machado (R) 3B Joey Votto (L) 1B 7. 4. 4. Nicky Lopez (L) SS, 1. Former top prospect Nolan Jones was acquired in a trade with Cleveland in November, and he'll have a chance to carve out a role in the outfield. Carson Kelly (R) C 7. David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images, Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images, Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Teoscar Hernndez, R, RF 5. Yasmani Grandal (S) C Raimel Tapia (L) DH Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) 3B, Twins (Jose Berrios) at White Sox (Lucas Giolito), 8:10 ET, 1. Christian Yelich (L) LF 2020 OD starter: Mike Soroka He should be fine for Thursday. Alex Dickerson (L) LF Orioles at Rays (3:10 p.m. Dylan Bundy gets the nod on Opening Day for the first time in his career, and Colby Rasmus, a career .252/.318/.463 hitter versus righties, should add to an already potent Orioles lineup. 8. Domingo Santana (R) RF 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. 4. 8. Edwin Encarnacion (R) DH Justin Turner (R) 3B Mike Moustakas (L) 2B 7. Billy Hamilton's speed and defensive skills are always exciting to watch, but if he struggles to get on base, he could give way to Jose Peraza at the leadoff spot. 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. 4. SS Xander Bogaerts4. 7. The most up-to-date MLB daily player starting lineups, gathered hours before game time. Astros at Angels (9:38 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 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. 9. Joc Pederson (L) DH Max Muncy (L) 1B The 24-year-old has a .394 on-base percentage and. Harrison Bader (R) CF, Diamondbacks (Madison Bumgarner) at Padres (Chris Paddack), 9:10 ET, 1. RF Jackie Bradley Jr.9. Adam Duvall (R) RF Roman Quinn (S) CF, Royals (Danny Duffy) at Indians (Shane Bieber), 7:10 ET, 1. 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. 7. Jonathan India (R) 2B Yoenis Cespedes (R) DH 1. This still looks like an average-at-best offense, though, and they don't have the pitching to pick up the slack. 8. LF Alex Verdugo6. Franmil Reyes (R) DH 3. If they can stay healthy and the young guys can continue to develop as hoped, this group could make a serious run at being the No. Max Kepler (L) RF There will be a lot of excitement when the Phillies open their season after a very eventful winter. Charlie Blackmon (L) RF 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. Colin Moran (L) 3B 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. 5. 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. The 2022 MLB season is upon us, and the schedule is packed with juicy season-opening matchups over the first two days. As at Phillies (3:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 7. Rangers (Jon Gray) at Blue Jays (Jos Berros) 7:07 p.m. Friday. Ramon Laureano (R) CF 9. Played: 16,759. The Angels have a ton of infield depth with Luis Rengifo and David Fletcher vying for playing time alongside the four players listed above. 8. Khris Davis (R) DH Michael Conforto (L) RF The 29-year-old was the No. Jean Segura (R) 2B Elvis Andrus (R) SS, 1. 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. Rowdy Tellez (L) DH Kenta Maeda (R) P, 1. C Danny Jansen, Bench: 1B Greg Bird, IF Santiago Espinal, OF Raimel Tapia. 8. Austin Romine (R) C Ozzie Albies (S) 2B Bo Bichette (R) SS 4. Ketel Marte (S) CF Martin Maldonado (R) C, 1. 5. 4. Rowdy Tellez (L) DH Brandon Woodruff (L) P, 1. 7. DJ LeMahieu (R) 2B 3B Rafael Devers3. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Charlie Blackmon (L) RF Victor Caratini (S) DH 2. 4. Amed Rosario (R) SS, Tigers (Matthew Boyd) at Reds (Sonny Gray), 6:10 ET, 1. 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. After Eloy Jimenez (55 games), Luis Robert (68 games) and Yasmani Grandal (93 games) all missed time to injury last year, the Chicago White Sox are an improved group simply thanks to a clean bill of health in the starting lineup. Javier Baez (R) SS Victor Reyes (S) RF Fernando Tatis Jr. (R) SS Bryan Lavastida is the only other backstop on the 40-man roster. 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. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B They're especially stacked at the top of their order -- Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado are a fearsome troika. 2. 9. After falling one win short in a thrilling World Series, the Dodgers have sky-high expectations for 2018. Jorge Soler (R) DH Yandy Diaz (R) 1B 7. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B 5. Joc Pederson (L) LF A great kickoff to the season. Cody Bellinger (L) CF 9. Luis Castillo (R) P, 1. Realmuto (R) C 4. 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. The Marlins will be without some key players early, though, as J.T. 7. 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. 3. 3B Austin Riley5. Todd Frazier (R) 1B Yadier Molina (R) C 3. 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). 3. Brian Anderson (R) 3B 4. Nicholas Castellanos (R) RF 92,973 views Feb 10, 2021 3.4K Dislike Share Save GiraffeNeckMarc 227K subscribers Do you Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? Brandon Crawford (L) SS 3. 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. 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. 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. It's the rest of their lineup that keeps them from climbing any higher in these rankings. Newcomers Evan Longoria, Andrew McCutchen and Austin Jackson figure to lead the way for the new-look Giants, who are down three key hurlers: Madison Bumgarner, Will Smith and Jeff Samardzija. Christian Walker (R) DH 8. Andrew McCutchen (R) LF As MLB starts, sign up to play ESPN fantasy baseball here and get ready for Opening Day with predictions and Jeff Passan's 20 biggest questions heading into the season. Do you know every 2022 Opening Day Starter for every MLB team? Mike Zunino (R) C, Marlins (Sandy Alcantara) at Phillies (Aaron Nola), 7:05 ET, 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. 4. Hunter Dozier (R) 3B Tommy Pham (R) CF We're tracking batting orders from across the majors, including the first NL games since the universal DH was adapted for the season. Sandy Alcantara (R) P, 1. Rougned Odor (L) 2B Dylan Moore (R) 2B Miguel Rojas (R) SS, 1. The Yankees could still look to add a veteran outfielder to the mix in left field, with Jurickson Profar, David Peralta, Kole Calhoun and Robbie Grossman among the top options still available in free agency. Carlos Santana (S) 1B 2. 9. Miguel Sano (R) 1B 8. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF Yasmani Grandal (S) C Travis Shaw (L) 3B 8. 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). 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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. Luis Arraez (L) 2B, 1. The pitching staff is scary, too, with Jonathan Lester leading the way on Opening Day -- and Yu Darvish's debut soon to follow. 8. Kyle Seager (L) 3B 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. Leury Garcia (S) LF Taylor Trammell (L) CF 3. Ji Hwan Bae is also an option at second base, while Connor Joe, Cal Mitchell, Travis Swaggerty, Tucupita Marcano and Ryan Vilade will all get a long look in the outfield. 5. 4. Giolito is the first White Sox starter with consecutive Game 1 nods since . Cavan Biggio (L) 3B ET on ESPN. 6. 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. Joey Gallo (L) RF 2. 4. Jack Flaherty (R) P, 1. Trayce Thompson was a great bargain-bin find last year, but his, The Marlins shook things up by acquiring Luis Arraez in a trade with the Twins and then. The Athletics ranked last in the majors in batting average (.216) and OPS (.627) last season and finished 29th in runs (568). 6. In other action, an Apple TV+ doubleheader will combine Max Scherzer's Mets debut against his former team, the Nationals, with another Angels-Astros tilt from Anaheim. 6. The only viable option on the free-agent market is former rival Gary Sanchez. Brandon Belt (L) 1B Every game is available live on MLB.TV (local and national blackout restrictions apply). Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? The 35-year-old crushes left-handed pitching, posting a .935 OPS with 11 home runs in 133 plate appearances against southpaws in 2022. 5. Max Kepler (L) RF 4. Jack Suwinski and Rodolfo Castro both have some intriguing offensive upside, but they will need to earn their starting roles this spring. 2. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B The Marlins added Jorge Soler and Avisail Garcia in free agency while also acquiring catcher Jacob Stallings and infielder Joey Wendle via trade. Stats courtesy of Baseball Reference unless otherwise noted. Manager Alex Cora. Can journeyman Frank Schwindel, Patrick Wisdom and Rafael Ortega duplicate the unexpected success they had last year following the summer fire sale? The Rangers still have a hole to plug in left field, and a reunion with Jurickson Profar still looks like their best option. With an Opening Day being celebrated yesterday, this is a. Shed Long Jr. (L) 2B Brock Holt (L) 3B 6. Anthony Rendon (R) 3B Eric Hosmer (L) 1B The D-backs added catcher Gabriel Moreno and outfielder Kyle Lewis in offseason trades, and while neither player is penciled in to our projected lineup, both will get regular playing time. Nolan Arenado (R) 3B Michael Brantley (L) LF 2. Brandon Crawford (L) SS More >Rays 5. Ian Happ (S) CF Chad Kuhl (R) P, 1. Oldest players on 2022 MLB Opening Day rosters Here are the 10 oldest players on OD rosters April 12th, 2022 Will Leitch @ williamfleitch You know you're getting older, becoming a real grownup, when you realize you're the same age as Major League Baseball players. More >Reds CF Luis Robert3. 6. 5. Michael Chavis (R) 1B Wil Myers (R) RF 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. Colin Moran (L) 1B 5. Adding Bobby Witt Jr. to a group that already featured Salvador Perez and Andrew Benintendi in the middle and contact hitters Whit Merrifield and Nicky Lopez setting the table gives the Royals a lineup that could surprise some people this year. Evan White (R) 1B The Nos. Francisco Lindor (S) SS 6. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B J.T. Justin Turner (R) 3B 7. The new campaign starts Thursday, and the league is returning to a full, 162-game schedule for the 2021 season. TheNew York Yankeeswill sendGerrit Coleto the mound to go up against theBlue Jaysand new center fielderGeorge Springer. The Twins will start the season with many of the same position players who got them to the AL Wild Card Game last year, including franchise cornerstones Joe Mauer and James Dozier and the electric Byron Buxton, but the pitching staff has been revamped. Marlins at Giants (4:35 p.m. 2 spot in the batting order, but he moved up in the lineup only after Michael Brantley underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. 5. ET on ESPN. 2021 MLB Opening Day roster predictions Updated Opening Day roster predictions March 28th, 2021 Veterans, rookies, non-roster invites and everyone in between have spent Spring Training trying to earn a coveted roster spot for Opening Day on Thursday. So who holds the inside track for each of those 26-man roster spots? Tyler O'Neill (R) LF David Bote (R) 2B 30-26 1 of 10 They could make a powerful first impression on Opening Day. Ty France (R) DH 6. 2. Renato Nunez (R) DH 8. 7. Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF 6. 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. Donovan Solano (R) 2B Will Smith (R) C, Angels (Andrew Heaney) at Athletics (Frankie Montas), 10:10 ET (ESPN), 1. 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, Everything you need for the 2020 MLB season: Power Rankings, big questions and more, Your complete guide to the most unusual MLB Opening Day ever, 2020 MLB season expert predictions: Division picks, playoff field, World Series winner. Jacob Stallings (R) C How long before we see Nick Pratto and MJ Melendez in the majors? 6. 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. 3. CF Adam Duvall8. 9. Dylan Carlson (S) CF Jose Marmolejos (L) LF 7. Kris Bryant should thrive in Coors Field, Ryan McMahon and Brendan Rodgers are both solid young offensive players, and re-signing C.J. We'll get an immediate sense on Friday. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Mallex Smith (L) RF, 1. MLB Opening Day Starters of the 2010s. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R) 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. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF 2. 5. 4. 9. 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. Luis Urias (R) SS 7. Randal Grichuk (R) CF 4. 4. That said, this is still largely the same group that finished 30th in runs scored and 28th in team OPS a year ago. 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. 5. 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. Yordan Alvarez (L) DH Aledmys Diaz (R) DH Yuli Gurriel will start the season on the DL, but Houston has plenty of depth. 5. 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More >TigersJose Cabrera and Victor Martinez should be good to go on Opening Day, and both veterans will be out to prove they've still got a lot left in their bats. 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. 7. Today is Opening Day for the Texas Rangers, and so to help keep you occupied while we wait for this evening's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, here is a Sporcle Quiz for you. Brian Anderson (R) 3B 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. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories_howtowatch, at Justin Upton (R) LF Trevor Story (R) SS lvarez has work to do on his defensive game, while Baty is recovering from a thumb injury that ended his 2022 campaign. Pedro Severino (R) C With so many huge questions, it's tough to rank the Cubs any higher, but this group has plenty of potential. DJ Stewart (L) LF, 1. 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. Willson Contreras (R) C Keep an eye on J.D. Realmuto (R) C Young outfielders Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez have long been the future of the Seattle lineup, and the future has arrived here in 2022. 6. 9. Chris Davis (L) 1B 6. SS Bo Bichette5. 9. Infielder Kevin Smith and outfielders Cristian Pache, Conner Capel and Brent Rooker headline a long list of players who could steal roster spots and perhaps even starting jobs with strong showings in spring training. 5. Miguel Rojas (R) SS Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. LF Marcell Ozuna6. Niko Goodrum (S) SS 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. ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 9. JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. 8. Jake Lamb (L) 1B Matt Chapman (R) 3B Derek Fisher (L) LF Cristian Pache (R) CF Jose Abreu (R) 1B Nomar Mazara (L) DH 7. No Lineup Released . 7. 9. Scott Kingery (R) 2B All Rights Reserved. Randy Arozarena (R) RF 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. 2022-23 MLB Opening Day Lineups Quiz - By brettberenson Popular Quizzes Today 1 Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield 2 Erase the USA (No Outlines) 3 Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield 4 Countries of the World Sports Baseball QUIZ LAB SUBMISSION Random Sports or Baseball Quiz 2022-23 MLB Opening Day Lineups 2. Players to watch in the lineup will include speedster Delino DeShields at the top of the order and big bopper Joey Gallo behind him. Tommy La Stella (L) 2B Nick Ahmed (R) SS, 1. Pirates fans can expect to see several different lineups this season -- what will it be for Game 1? Alex Bregman (R) 3B 6. 7. Martinez gives the Boston Red Sox plenty of star power, and young players Alex Verdugo and Bobby Dalbec are capable of pushing their way into that core group. 5. 4. Daniel Murphy (L) 1B Manny Machado (R) 3B Tyler Glasnow (L) P, 1. 9. ), Reds at Braves (8:08 p.m., ESPN2)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Tim Anderson (R) SS 6. And slugger Logan Morrison will see his first action in the middle of the Minnesota order after signing as a free agent. Mitch Garver (R) C Dodgers at Rockies (4:10 p.m. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B 5. Matt Davidson (R) DH 4. Mookie Betts (R) RF Jordan Luplow (R) LF 9. Shortstop JeremyPea won American League Championship Series and World Series MVP honors out of the No. Otherwise, it will be a spring competition among Leury Garcia, Romy Gonzalez and non-roster invitee Hanser Alberto. The Astros' title defense will start with the ball in the hands of Justin Verlander, making his first Opening Day start for Houston. 5. 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. 5. 2. Ender Inciarte (L) CF Ryan Braun (R) DH Luis Robert (R) CF 3. 3. 2. 3. 2. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B 4. Jarrod Dyson (L) CF, 1. 3. 8. Austin Barnes (R) C Kolten Wong (L) 2B SS Tim Anderson2. Carlos Correa (R) SS RF Teoscar Hernandez4. 3. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B DO YOU KNOW EVERY 2022 MLB STARTING LINEUP? Opening Day for the Tribe means Cy Young winner Corey Kluber on the mound and young superstars Francisco Lindor and Jose Ramirez at the top of the lineup. Guess the Major League players who were given these famous nicknames. 3. Evan Longoria (R) 3B 8. Kyle Schwarber (L) LF For the Angels, everything starts with superstar Michael Trout.
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