More >Cardinals How long before we see Nick Pratto and MJ Melendez in the majors? Shohei Ohtani (L) DH 2. Bryan Reynolds (S) LF David Peralta (L) LF 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. Trevor Story (R) SS 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 | 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. Evan White (R) 1B Luis Urias (R) SS The start of the season will feature Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers as they begin their World Series title defense, and will be the first chance for St. Louis Cardinals fans to check out offseason acquisition Nolan Arenado and San Diego Padres fans to see what ace Yu Darvish can do in his new home. 2. Even the bench looks more or less settled with Gabriel Arias and Tyler Freeman filling utility roles and Will Brennan or Will Benson serving as the fourth outfielder. Name the Mets' 2012 Opening Day lineup The only hint you're getting on Sporcle is the position that each player in the lineup played to start that game under then-manager Terry Collins.. 6. Jake Cave (L) CF Mookie Betts (R) RF 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. 9. Harold Ramirez (R) RF 9. 4. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF 5. 8. Adam Frazier (L) 2B Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B 3. Pablo Sandoval (S) 1B Ryan Braun (R) DH Leury Garcia (S) 2B, Pirates (Joe Musgrove) at Cardinals (Jack Flaherty), 8:15 ET, 1. Manager Alex Cora. Mitch Haniger (R) RF Rhys Hoskins (R) 1B Rowdy Tellez (L) DH 2B Gavin Lux, Bench: C Austin Barnes, IF Hanser Alberto, IF/OF Edwin Rios, OF Kevin Pillar. 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. David Fletcher (R) 3B Dansby Swanson (R) SS Buster Posey (R) C Max Stassi (R) C The Astros are returning nearly all the key players from their World Series championship team. 8. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B 6. 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. 7. 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. Those new additions, coupled with the continued development of Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jesus Sanchez and others should make this an improved offensive unit, but they still have a long way to go. 3. Gary Sanchez (R) C 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. Anthony Alford (R) CF 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. 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. Bryan Lavastida is the only other backstop on the 40-man roster. Christian Yelich (L) LF The 25-year-old had a 1.025 OPS with 30 home runs in 98 games in the upper minors last year. Future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera will likely be in the Opening Day lineup, but don't be surprised if Kerry Carpenter gets the bulk of the designated hitter playing time. DH J.D. 8. 4. 8. 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. Franmil Reyes (R) DH Ramon Laureano (R) CF Thursday, April 1(All times U.S./Eastern). Wilson Ramos (R) C ET. 3. Nick Senzel (R) CF Top prospect Nolan Gorman will give the team another impact bat once he arrives. 4. TheLos Angeles Dodgersbegin their title defense with a trip to face theColorado Rockiesat Coors Field. 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. 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. Luis Robert (R) CF 5. C Danny Jansen, Bench: 1B Greg Bird, IF Santiago Espinal, OF Raimel Tapia. 1 min read. 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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. Enrique Hernandez (R) 2B 6. 6. Nick Madrigal (R) 2B, 1. Joey Votto (L) 1B 3. Jose Abreu (R) 1B 2B Cavan Biggio9. Justin Upton (R) LF JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. More >YankeesGiancarlo Stanton's Yankees debut. 9. 9. Todd Frazier (R) 1B 5. 7. Starling Marte (R) CF Nick Senzel (R) CF 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. Mitch Garver (R) C 9. 6. 5. A ballpark-by-ballpark guide to MLB Opening Day 2021 and beyond. Nelson Cruz (R) DH Feb 23, 2023. Kolten Wong (L) 2B 5. He'll face new Twins shortstop Carlos Correa, after the team added the headliner of the 2022 free-agent class on a three-year deal worth $105.2 million.Note to know: MLB Pipeline's No. CF Enrique Hernandez2. Justin Smoak (S) 1B Baseball Player Nicknames #1. 7. Tommy La Stella (L) 2B 8. Clint Frazier (R) LF, 1. 8. Max Muncy (L) 1B So, there was some shuffling to the batting order to address that, with Schwarber shifting down to the two-hole and Darick Hall slotting between Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos. 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. Manager Rick Renteria has yet to name his closer, but Nate Jones is the early favorite for the job. Kevin Newman (R) SS 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. The Marlins added Jorge Soler and Avisail Garcia in free agency while also acquiring catcher Jacob Stallings and infielder Joey Wendle via trade. ), Reds at Braves (8:08 p.m., ESPN2)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 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. 4. 6. C Travis d'Arnaud, Bench: C Manny Pina, IF/OF Orlando Arcia, OF Guillermo Heredia. 9. Daniel Murphy (L) 1B 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. C Will Smith7. 5. Oscar Mercado (R) CF, Brewers (Brandon Woodruff) at Cubs (Kyle Hendricks), 7:10 ET (ESPN), 1. CF Cody Bellinger9. Can young contact hitters Nick Madrigal and Nico Hoerner stay healthy after injury-plagued seasons? 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. Two powerful lineups. 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. 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. Robinson Chirinos (R) C 5. Max Fried (L) P, 1. Evan White (R) 1B Michael Conforto will hopefully be back soon, too. Rangers at Blue Jays (7:07 p.m. 6. 9. Cron was a solid move by a usually bumbling front office. 7. 2B Ozzie Albies3. The Athletics ranked last in the majors in batting average (.216) and OPS (.627) last season and finished 29th in runs (568). 5. SP matchup: Yu Darvish (SD) vs. Madison Bumgarner (ARI) -- Darvish will become the first Padres pitcher to start back-to-back Opening Days since Edinson Vlquez did it in 2010-11.See this new face: Luke Voit, who led the Majors with 22 home runs in a shortened 2020 campaign, is expected to slot in as San Diegos designated hitter after a trade from the Yankees in March.Note to know: Bumgarners eighth Opening Day start will put him behind only Justin Verlander (12) and Clayton Kershaw (nine) among active pitchers. 5. Justin Williams (L) RF 7. Myles Straw (R) CF Then it dawns on you that players your age are considered "grizzled veterans." Sean Murphy (R) C, 2020 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game, The greatest lineups ever? Someone has to be the odd man out on the infield, and Donaldson struggled mightily in 2022. Jorge Alfaro (R) C They could make a powerful first impression on Opening Day. 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. 4. Bringing back Eddie Rosario and signing Alex Dickerson will help bridge the gap in the outfield until Ronald Acuna Jr. returns to the lineup, and midseason acquisition Adam Duvall is also back for another year. 7. 7. All of that should more than make up for the offensive downgrade from Hunter Renfroe to Jackie Bradley Jr. in right field. The Reds lost two of their top hitters in Nick Castellanos and Jesse Winker and replaced them with Tommy Pham and Colin Moran. 6. 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. 4. Nico Hoerner (R) 2B MLB Players who have won both MVP and ROY. 6. 9. 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. Martin Maldonado (R) C, 1. Those are significant ifs, though. And yes, there will be fans. Chad Kuhl (R) P, 1. 7. Avisail Garcia (R) RF Miguel Cabrera (R) DH Lorenzo Cain (R) CF 8. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? 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. Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) CF 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. 8. 8. 2. Omar Narvaez (L) C 3. 8. 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. 8. Get the Draft Kit in your inbox completely free here. 3. Elvis Andrus (R) SS 3. 8. 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. 5. Jordan Luplow (R) LF Alex Dickerson (L) LF We're tracking batting orders from across the majors, including the first NL games since the universal DH was adapted for the season. Braves (Mike Soroka) at Mets (Jacob deGrom), 4:10 ET (ESPN), 1. ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 7. 3B Austin Riley5. 8. Kyle Tucker (L) RF The Rays enter the 2018 season with plenty of new faces set to play big roles, like Carlos Gomez and C.J. 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. 7. 4. 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. Brandon Crawford (L) SS Lorenzo Cain (R) CF Josh Bell (S) 1B More >RoyalsDanny Duffy, dealing with shoulder tightness, is expected to be Kansas City's Opening Day starter. Willy Adames (R) SS The biggest roster question is whether Bo Naylor will break camp on the roster or if he'll return to Triple-A where he can serve as the everyday catcher and continue to refine his defensive game. Travis d'Arnaud (R) C Brian Anderson (R) 3B More >NL WESTDodgers 9. Opening Day is about to be here. Did they do enough? Evan Longoria (R) 3B Ryan McMahon (L) 2B 6. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF 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. The only viable option on the free-agent market is former rival Gary Sanchez. Happ is scheduled to make his first career Opening Day start. 6. Ty France (R) DH 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 Marcus Semien (R) 2B Mitch Moreland (L) DH Vidal Brujan and Josh Lowe should provide in-house reinforcement as the season progresses. White Sox at Tigers (1:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 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. The 22-year-old hit .231/.275/.344 with a. 2. 5. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Khris Davis (R) DH 4. David Dahl (L) LF 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 . Yu Darvish (R) P, 1. 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. 7. Tommy Pham (R) LF 8. CF Corbin Carroll (R)2B Ketel MarteRF Jake McCarthy1B Christian WalkerDH Evan Longoria3B Josh RojasLF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.C Carson KellySS Nick AhmedSP Zac Gallen, RF Ronald Acua Jr.2B Ozzie AlbiesCF Michael Harris II3B Austin Riley1B Matt OlsonC Sean MurphyDH Marcell OzunaSS Vaughn GrissomLF Eddie RosarioSP Max Fried, CF Cedric MullinsC Adley Rutschman3B Gunnar Henderson (R)RF Anthony Santander1B Ryan Mountcastle2B Ramn UrasLF Austin HaysDH Adam FrazierSS Jorge MateoSP Kyle Gibson, LF Masataka Yoshida (R)SS Enrique Hernndez3B Rafael DeversDH Justin TurnerRF Alex VerdugoCF Adam Duvall1B Triston Casas (R)2B Adalberto MondesiC Jorge AlfaroSP Chris Sale, 2B Nico HoernerSS Dansby SwansonLF Ian HappDH Trey Mancini1B Eric HosmerRF Seiya SuzukiCF Cody Bellinger3B Christopher MorelC Tucker BarnhartSP Marcus Stroman, SS Tim AndersonLF Andrew BenintendiCF Luis Robert Jr.DH Eloy Jimnez1B Andrew Vaughn3B Yon MoncadaRF Oscar Colas (R)C Yasmani Grandal2B Jos IglesiasSP Dylan Cease, LF TJ Friedl2B Jonathan India1B Joey VottoC Tyler StephensonDH Wil MyersRF Jake Fraley3B Spencer Steer (R)SS Kevin NewmanCF Nick SenzelSP Nick Lodolo, LF Steven KwanSS Amed Rosario3B Jos RamrezDH Josh Bell2B Andrs Gimnez1B Josh NaylorRF Oscar GonzalezC Mike ZuninoCF Myles StrawSP Shane Bieber, CF Yonathan DazaLF Kris Bryant3B Ryan McMahon1B C.J. 3. 7. 2. 3. Chris Owings (R) 2B Corey Dickerson (L) LF The Opening Day action got going Thursday afternoon with Brewers-Cubs, which featured reigning NL Cy Young Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee. More >Angels He should be fine for Thursday. Do You Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B Manuel Margot (R) LF 4. Matt Davidson (R) DH 4. The Pirates are about to see what their young team can do. 7. Jose Altuve (R) 2B Baseball Press MLB Lineups; My Lineups; Bullpen Usage; Login. Mike Trout (R) CF Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Fried stepped up after Mike Soroka, the Braves' 2020 Opening Day starter, went down with a torn right Achilles, finishing the season 7-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 56 innings. 8. 3. 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. Nick Maton, Tyler Nevin, non-roster invitee Andy Ibez and outfielder Matt Vierling could get looks at the hot corner in spring training. 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. With Trevor Story sidelined to start the year following elbow surgery in January, the Red Sox have questions at the middle infield spots. They're especially stacked at the top of their order -- Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado are a fearsome troika. Dylan Carlson (S) CF Nicky Lopez (L) 2B 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. Cavan Biggio (L) 3B 5. 6. Newcomer Jonathan Jay should give the Royals a solid leadoff option while fellow free-agent signee Lucas Duda will add some pop. 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. 7. Eric Sogard (L) 3B Didi Gregorius (L) SS CF George Springer2. 8. 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. 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. 3. 4. 92,973 views Feb 10, 2021 3.4K Dislike Share Save GiraffeNeckMarc 227K subscribers Do you Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? 5. Not sure who is starting for your team? 6. 6. Miguel Rojas (R) SS 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. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (L) 2B 9. Sam Hilliard (L) LF The Blue Jays, at last, get to play all 81 of their home games in Toronto this season. With a stacked lineup and pitching staff, the Bronx Bombers enter the regular season looking like a major World Series contender. 2. The addition of Brian Anderson gives the Brewers another option on the infield, which should allow Luis Uras to shift to second base. Oh, and Cy Young winner Max Scherzer will be on the mound. 4. 7. With Luke Gregerson on the DL, righty Dominic Leone and lefty Tyler Lyons could split save chances early. Pedro Severino (R) C 5. Chris Taylor (R) LF James Paxton (L) Sonny Gray (R) No Lineup Released. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? Nick Solak (R) LF 5. All Rights Reserved. Jose Trevino (R) C, 1. Joey Gallo (L) RF Veteran Homer Bailey is tabbed for his first career Opening Day start. Curt Casali (R) C, Blue Jays (Hyun-Jin Ryu) at Rays (Charlie Morton), 6:40 ET, 1. 9. The Guardians have one of the most set lineups in baseball heading into spring training. Taylor was a. 5. 3. George Springer, R, CF 2. 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. 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. 9. 3. 1. Whit Merrifield (R) 2B 7. I have constructed a quiz on the website Sporcle to test your knowledge, with the following. 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. 9. Nicky Lopez (L) SS, 1. Opening Day will feature the debut of Colin Moran at third base and Corey Dickerson's first game with his new team. 3. 8. Charlie Blackmon (L) RF DH Alejandro Kirk6. 5. More >Mariners Aaron Judge (R) RF Ozzie Albies (S) 2B Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B 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. Exciting right-hander Carlos Martinez is set to make his second straight Opening Day start while the addition of Marcell Ozuna could push the St. Louis offense to new heights. 7. German Marquez (R) P, 1. Sports. LF Alex Verdugo6. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) 3B Nicholas Castellanos (R) RF 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. 4. 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. 2. 2. Bubba Starling (R) CF, Make your Opening Day picks. Hunter Dozier (R) 3B Marcell Ozuna (R) LF Phillip Ervin (R) LF 3. Victor Caratini (S) C 2. The Rangers still have a hole to plug in left field, and a reunion with Jurickson Profar still looks like their best option. Wil Myers (R) RF 5. Corey Seager (L) SS Compete for your chance at $1,000! 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. Yuli Gurriel will start the season on the DL, but Houston has plenty of depth. Alex Bregman (R) 3B Every game is available live on MLB.TV (local and national blackout restrictions apply). Yandy Diaz (R) 1B Tommy Pham (R) CF 3B Matt Chapman8. Brandon Woodruff (L) P, 1. That's a great problem to have, especially considering Anthony Rendon's injury issues over the past couple of seasons. Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B Andrew Benintendi (L) LF No Gavin Lux -- big problem. Kevin Newman (R) SS Alex Bregman (R) 3B 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. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B 5. We'll get an immediate sense on Friday. Maikel Franco (R) 3B Jose Abreu (R) 1B Mike Moustakas (L) 3B 5. Ke'Bryan Hayes (R) 3B Eli White (R) DH 7. Top prospect Lewis Brinson should be in the lineup from Game 1, and more could follow. Ian Happ (S) CF, Orioles (Tommy Milone) at Red Sox (Nathan Eovaldi), 7:30 ET, 1. 8. Matt Chapman (R) 3B All ballparks hosting Opening Day games on April 1 will allow at least limited attendance. Xander Bogaerts (R) SS Make Your Picks, 1. Raimel Tapia (L) DH 8. Tim Anderson (R) SS 3. C.J. 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). 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. 3. Ahead we've provided our best guess at who will take the field for each team when the 2023 season opens. Matt Chapman (R) 3B 4. Christin Stewart (L) LF 8. 3. Clayton Kershaw (L) P, 1. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B 8. 6. The 2022 MLB season is upon us, and the schedule is packed with juicy season-opening matchups over the first two days. Nick Castellanos (R) RF Bo Bichette (R) SS 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. After falling one win short in a thrilling World Series, the Dodgers have sky-high expectations for 2018. 2. J.D. Matt Olson (L) 1B 6. 9. Max Kepler (L) RF 2. 1. What is the opening. 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. 9. More >AL WESTAstros So who holds the inside track for each of those 26-man roster spots? 6. 5. 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. Yankee Stadium on Opening Day (even if it won't be full). "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. 9. 2. Joc Pederson (L) LF Kris Bryant (R) 3B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B 8. 5. 4. Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF 2. 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. Mark Canha (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. Madison Bumgarner (R) P, 1. Guillermo Heredia (R) RF 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. 3. 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. J.P. Crawford (L) SS, 2021 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game, The greatest lineups ever? Vladimir Guerrero Jr., R, 1B 4. 3. It's the rest of their lineup that keeps them from climbing any higher in these rankings. 8. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B 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). Roman Quinn (S) CF, Royals (Danny Duffy) at Indians (Shane Bieber), 7:10 ET, 1. 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. 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 3. Elvis Andrus (R) SS, 1. Tony Wolters (L) C<, 1.