5. And yes, there will be fans. 5. Kolten Wong (L) 2B 7. 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. Meanwhile, Starling Marte hit second in 107 of the 116 games he started. 9. Even before the Freeman signing, this was an elite offensive team, and that was enough to push it over the top and into the No. Clayton Kershaw (L) P, 1. The Phillies spent $179 million to add Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber in free agency, and they join Bryce Harper, J.T. Teoscar Hernandez (R)RF 8. Padres at D-backs (9:40 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 9. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. 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. 2. But one that hasn't changed: staff ace Chris Archer, who'll be making his fourth straight Opening Day start for Tampa Bay. 2. More >A's Last season's lineup data from Baseball Reference, projected rosters from FanGraphs and a healthy amount of speculation about where remaining free agents will sign went into compiling each team's. 7. More >Pirates Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich will be key new bats at the top of the lineup. 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. 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. 6. 5. Travis Shaw (L) 3B Buster Posey (R) C 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. 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. 3B Rafael Devers3. 4. 3. 3. Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) CF Baseball Press MLB Lineups; My Lineups; Bullpen Usage; Login. That said, this is still largely the same group that finished 30th in runs scored and 28th in team OPS a year ago. Orlando Arcia (R) SS, 1. 9. 4. Rowdy Tellez (L) DH Marcus Semien (R) SS 9. 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. J.T. Travis d'Arnaud (R) C 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. Mike Trout (R) CF 5. Note: Names in bold indicate projected acquisitions. 7. 9. Niko Goodrum (S) SS The son of 16-year MLB veteran Bobby Witt Sr., the younger Witt . 5. 5. White Sox at Tigers (1:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 1. Kevin Newman (R) SS 9. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B Young outfielders Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez have long been the future of the Seattle lineup, and the future has arrived here in 2022. Jason Castro (L) C 9. 3. 6. 1 prospect, Bobby Witt Jr., playing third base. Realmuto (R) C 3. This still looks like an average-at-best offense, though, and they don't have the pitching to pick up the slack. Martinez5. 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. 8. And slugger Logan Morrison will see his first action in the middle of the Minnesota order after signing as a free agent. David Peralta (L) LF Yandy Diaz (R) 3B 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. Carlos Correa (R) SS Manuel Margot (R) LF Willi Castro (S) SS Shohei Ohtani (L) DH 6. Young outfielders Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh are also both capable of emerging as core pieces alongside that duo and reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.3. 7. This team remains a potential landing spot for some of the top names still available in free agency, given their ability to offer up more playing time than most contending teams. Christian Walker (R) 1B 5. 6. 4. Kyle Tucker (L) RF (R) indicates players with rookie status entering the 2023 season. Corey Seager (L) SS CF Cody Bellinger9. 4. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B 3. C.J. 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). ET on ESPN. 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. Charlie Blackmon (L) RF Keibert Ruiz and Lane Thomas are both major X-factors for their offense. An offense-first catcher such as GarySanchez seems like the perfect platoon partner behind the plate for the light-hitting Jacob Stallings, and he would also add another power bat to a lineup in need of middle-of-the-order thump. 3. 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. 9. Chris Taylor (R) LF Chad Kuhl (R) P, 1. The Opening Day action got going Thursday afternoon with Brewers-Cubs, which featured reigning NL Cy Young Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee. 5. Brian Anderson (R) 3B Lorenzo Cain (R) CF Eli White (R) DH More >NL WESTDodgers Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF 2. The 22-year-old hit .231/.275/.344 with a. MLB Lineups. Mookie Betts (R) RF 5. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B Red Sox at Yankees (1:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Orioles at Rays (3:10 p.m. Expect at least a few more buy-low moves between now and Opening Day. Jack Suwinski and Rodolfo Castro both have some intriguing offensive upside, but they will need to earn their starting roles this spring. Carson Kelly (R) C Twins. 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. Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Ryan Zimmerman, Trea Turner and the returning Adam Eaton will spearhead the NL East champs. Anthony Santander (S) RF Domingo Santana (R) RF That should completely transform an offense that was led by rookie Adolis Garcia and slugger Nathaniel Lowe a year ago. The Los Angeles Dodgers found a built-in replacement for Corey Seager when they acquired Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals last summer, and then they went out and signed Freddie Freeman in free agency to provide another superstar presence in the lineup. 9. Keston Hiura (R) 2B 7. 9. Despite the buzz surrounding their bright futures, there's a good chance Francisco lvarez and Brett Baty will start the 2023 season at Triple-A Syracuse. This is it. Stephen Vogt (L) C 8. Red Sox. Gavin Lux (L) 2B Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B Rhys Hoskins (R) 1B Every game is available live on MLB.TV (local and national blackout restrictions apply). Brandon Belt (L) 1B Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B Manager Alex Cora. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS Yoenis Cespedes (R) DH Astros at Angels (9:38 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. More >Twins Willson Contreras (R) C 9. And Ryan Braun will be playing first base on Opening Day. 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. Jordan Luplow (R) CF Matt Olson (L) 1B 1B Jose Abreu4. Kyle Seager (L) 3B Chad Pinder (R) RF 3. 5. Roberto Perez (R) C The 35-year-old crushes left-handed pitching, posting a .935 OPS with 11 home runs in 133 plate appearances against southpaws in 2022. Jose Marmolejos (L) LF 9. Corey Seager (L) SS Max Stassi (R) C C Christian Vazquez, Bench: C Kevin Plawecki, 1B/3B Travis Shaw, IF/OF Christian Arroyo, OF Rob Refsnyder. . 2. Danny Santana (S) CF 8. 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. Kyle Seager (L) 3B 2. 5. More >NATIONAL LEAGUE EASTNationals Victor Caratini (S) C 9. 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. David Peralta (L) LF Top prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. will be with the team soon enough, but the Braves' Opening Day lineup will still have a lot of players to watch, from Ender Inciarte to Freddie Freeman to Julio Teheran. Kyle Lewis (R) CF 5. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B Adam Eaton (L) RF 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 prospect, outfielder Julio Rodrguez, will join Ken Griffey Jr. and Omar Vizquel (both in 1989) as the only Mariners to debut on Opening Day at age 21 or younger. Javier Baez (R) SS 5. Compete for your chance at $1,000! Bo Bichette, R, SS 3. Jorge Alfaro (R) C Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Ryan Zimmerman, Trea Turner and the returning Adam Eaton will spearhead the NL East champs. 1. 8. Miguel Rojas (R) SS, 1. Cron. All Rights Reserved. That's a great problem to have, especially considering Anthony Rendon's injury issues over the past couple of seasons. Pirates fans can expect to see several different lineups this season -- what will it be for Game 1? Trevor Story (R) SS Elias Diaz (R) C 2. David Fletcher (R) 3B Do you Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup?What is the opening day lineup for every team in MLB for the 2021 season? 4. Martin Maldonado (R) C, 1. 9. 6. lvarez has work to do on his defensive game, while Baty is recovering from a thumb injury that ended his 2022 campaign. 4. Dexter Fowler (S) RF, 1. SS Tim Anderson2. Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B Nick Ahmed (R) SS, 1. 6. After an offseason of twists and turns, Carlos Correa found his way back to the Twins on a six-year deal. Eddie Rosario (L) LF 2. 9. 2B Cavan Biggio9. 7. That will give prospect Brice Turang more time to develop in the minors rather than being counted on as the starting second baseman. 2. Martinez (R) DH 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. 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 Can third baseman Alex Bregman return to the MVP-level production he showed in 2019? 8. 4. Two powerful lineups. 9. 5. 6. Max Fried (L) P, 1. 7. Jurickson Profar (S) LF 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. Charlie Blackmon (L) RF JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. More >Padres 9. All ballparks hosting Opening Day games on April 1 will allow at least limited attendance. Free agentsJos Iglesias, Elvis Andrus and Rougned Odor are the top external options. 2. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? 6. Kris Bryant should thrive in Coors Field, Ryan McMahon and Brendan Rodgers are both solid young offensive players, and re-signing C.J. "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. Justin Smoak (S) 1B 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. Dylan Moore (R) 2B The new campaign starts Thursday, and the league is returning to a full, 162-game schedule for the 2021 season. 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. Shed Long Jr. (L) 2B Jonathan Villar (S) CF 5. Giolito is the first White Sox starter with consecutive Game 1 nods since . David Bote (R) 2B Rafael Devers (L) 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. 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Brad Boxbergerwas officially named closer on Tuesday withArchie Bradley returning to his multi-inning relief role andYoshihisa Hirano working as a setup man. 3. 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. Aaron Judge (R) RF 9. 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. Andrew McCutchen (R) LF 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. Salvador Perez (R) C 5. Jesus Aguilar (R) 1B 5. New York Mets Opening Day Starters Team Name: New York Mets Seasons: 61 (1962 to 2022) Record: 4652-4988, .483 W-L% Playoff Appearances: 10 Pennants: 5 World Championships: 2 Winningest Manager: Davey Johnson, 595-417, .588 W-L% An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Former top prospect Alek Thomas could play his way into a significant role with a strong spring training. 3. Tommy Edman (S) 2B Kole Calhoun (L) RF 6. Yoan Moncada (S) 3B 6. 3. 5. 7. The Opening Day action got going Thursday afternoon with Brewers-Cubs, which featured reigning NL Cy Young Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee. 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. The addition of Brian Anderson gives the Brewers another option on the infield, which should allow Luis Uras to shift to second base. Manuel Margot should excite with his premier speed at the top of the order. Jurickson Profar (S) 2B 2020 MLB Team Starting Lineups. CF Luis Robert3. With so many huge questions, it's tough to rank the Cubs any higher, but this group has plenty of potential. Marcell Ozuna (R) LF They responded by signing Andrew McCutchen to serve as the primary DH and acquiring Hunter Renfroe to replace Avisail Garcia in right field. Jorge Polanco (S) 2B DJ LeMahieu (R) 2B Even with Marcus Semien and his 133 OPS+ and 45 home runs now playing for the Texas Rangers, the Toronto Blue Jays still have a stacked lineup. Dansby Swanson (R) SS 6. 7. Nicky Lopez (L) SS, 1. 6. 4. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. 7. 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. Jeff McNeil (L) 3B 9. 4. 9. 1 offense in baseball. 6. DJ Stewart (L) LF, 1. 1. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF Bryan Reynolds (S) LF Frazier could also see time at the corner outfield spots. 7. Eloy Jimenez (R) LF Michael Chavis (R) 1B Enrique Hernandez (R) 2B Daniel Murphy (L) 1B Unless they make a late move to re-sign Jos Iglesias or fellow free agent Elvis Andrus, it looks like the Rockies will roll with 21-year-old rookie Ezequiel Tovar at shortstop. 3. With J.D. 9. 2. Corey Dickerson (L) LF He should be fine for Thursday. 4. 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. 7. 3. 2. 2B Trevor Story7. 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. March, 3. Sports. 9. Danny Jansen (R) C, 1. Ian Happ (S) CF 7. League: Friday March 3rd, 2023 . 9. Nick Senzel (R) CF Right-hander Brad Brach will serve as closer with Zach Britton (Achilles) out until at least early June. Dominate your Fantasy Baseball draft with our free Draft Kit, which gives you must-have sleepers, breakouts, busts, and rankings. Rob Brantly (L) C, 1. The only viable option on the free-agent market is former rival Gary Sanchez. Jose Abreu (R) 1B 9. More >RangersCole Hamels is no stranger to Opening Day starts, as he'll be making the fourth of his career and second with Texas, but the Rangers' closer situation will be one to monitor. More >Blue Jays Who is going to play second base? The Guardians have one of the most set lineups in baseball heading into spring training. 3. 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. ET on ESPN. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF Jake Cave (L) CF More >AL WESTAstros RF Mookie Betts2. Cron was a solid move by a usually bumbling front office. 3. Jean Segura (R) 2B 3. TheLos Angeles Dodgersbegin their title defense with a trip to face theColorado Rockiesat Coors Field. Toronto also added another left-handed bat to the right-handed heavy roster. Dylan Carlson (S) CF 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). 2. Francisco Cervelli (R) C Isan Diaz (L) 2B 30-26 1 of 10 2. Luis Castillo (R) P, 1. 4. Luis Severino's first career Opening Day start. 9. 9. Pavin Smith (L) RF Phillip Ervin (R) LF I have constructed a quiz on the website Sporcle to test your knowledge, with the following. Wilson Ramos (R) C 5. LF Eloy Jimenez6. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B 3. 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. RF Teoscar Hernandez4. 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.

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