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. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.3. 4. 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. Brandon Crawford (L) SS 2. C.J. Jean Segura (R) 3B 2020 MLB Team Starting Lineups. Charlie Blackmon (L) RF ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 5. David Peralta (L) LF Nicky Lopez (L) 2B With J.D. 3B Matt Chapman8. 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. 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. Mar 1, 2023. Carlos Santana (S) 1B What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? 2. 3. Austin Meadows (L) LF Fernando Tatis Jr. (R) SS Donovan Solano (R) 2B 3. 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. Enrique Hernandez (R) 2B 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. 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Can young contact hitters Nick Madrigal and Nico Hoerner stay healthy after injury-plagued seasons? Thursday, April 1(All times U.S./Eastern). 7. Domingo Santana (R) RF Jorge Polanco (S) 2B 9. 6. 5. 6. Jacob Stallings (R) C 7. For the Angels, everything starts with superstar Michael Trout. 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. Austin Romine (R) C Below is the full schedule for 2021 MLB Opening Day. 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. Top prospect Lewis Brinson should be in the lineup from Game 1, and more could follow. 2. Jesus Aguilar (R) 1B Kevin Pillar (R) RF 3. Sports. 9. 4. 6. 2. Colin Moran (L) 3B 3. 2. 4. Mike Trout and the Angels will face a strong White Sox team as Tony La Russa returns to the dugout. 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. 2. 3. 1B Bobby Dalbec8. Ty France (R) DH C Will Smith7. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS Jay Bruce (L) DH 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. 1 spot entering the year. Dexter Fowler (S) RF, 1. 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. Josh Fuentes (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? The 22-year-old hit .231/.275/.344 with a. Austin Riley (R) 3B Trevor Story (R) SS Matt Adams (L) DH 4. 5. 2. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B Wilson Ramos (R) C 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. Mitch Moreland (L) DH Keston Hiura (R) 1B Avisail Garcia (R) RF Adding perennial 20/20 threat Trevor Story to a lineup that already featured Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and J.D. 9. Martinez5. Chad Pinder (R) RF He is still only 24 years old and more than capable of living up to his top-prospect pedigree. 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. Buster Posey (R) C Baseball Press MLB Lineups; My Lineups; Bullpen Usage; Login. 5. Do you know every 2022 Opening Day Starter for every MLB team? Josh Donaldson (R) 3B Coming off back-to-back solid seasons with Toronto, left-hander J.A. Matt Davidson (R) DH SP matchup: JT Brubaker (PIT) vs. Adam Wainwright (STL) -- At 40 years old and potentially in his final season, Wainwright will be starting his sixth Opening Day and his seventh Cardinals home opener, passing Bob Gibson.See this new face: What's old is new again -- Albert Pujols returns to the Cardinals for the first time since 2011 and will be in the lineup at Busch Stadium as the DH for his 22nd consecutive Opening Day start.Note to know: Brubaker will be the seventh different pitcher in the last seven years to receive the Opening Day nod for the Pirates. David Dahl (L) LF Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF 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. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. 2. 2. Hanser Alberto (R) 2B 3. 3. 5. 4. 9. Zack Collins (L) DH Opening Day will feature the debut of Colin Moran at third base and Corey Dickerson's first game with his new team. 3. 6. Bubba Starling (R) CF, Make your Opening Day picks. 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. 62. 6. 4. Second baseman Bryson Stott actually had better numbers against lefties (110 PA, .263 BA, .751 OPS) than righties (356 PA, .226 BA, .623 OPS), so don't expect to see him in a platoon role with right-handed hitting Josh Harrison and Edmundo Sosa. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B 4. 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. Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. David Fletcher (R) 2B Kyle Seager (L) 3B Josh Bell (S) 1B 4. 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. 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. Marcell Ozuna (R) LF Adam Haseley (L) CF Right-hander Brad Brach will serve as closer with Zach Britton (Achilles) out until at least early June. Joey Votto (L) 1B Toronto also added another left-handed bat to the right-handed heavy roster. Josh Rojas (L) SS 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. 3. But Opening Day 2018 will feature a new-look roster for the Halos -- and all eyes around the baseball world will be on Shohei Ohtani as he begins his Major League journey. 9. 5. The D-backs locked up star Ketel Marte with a five-year, $76 million extension, and they have some promising young MLB pieces to build around him in Daulton Varsho, Josh Rojas, Pavin Smith and Seth Beer. 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. 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. Note: Names in bold indicate projected acquisitions. Cody Bellinger (L) CF Nick Senzel (R) CF 4. The son of 16-year MLB veteran Bobby Witt Sr., the younger Witt . Check back for updates as teams announce their starting lineups for all of Thursday's games, beginning with an AL East Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees showdown at 1 p.m. 9. More >NATIONAL LEAGUE EASTNationals Carlos Correa (R) SS Luis Robert (R) CF Yadier Molina (R) C Mauricio Dubon (R) CF, 1. 2B Trevor Story7. 3. ET on ESPN. 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. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B Defensive standout Martn Maldonado will once again start the year as the team's primary catcher, but up-and-comers Korey Lee and Yainer Diaz will have opportunities to take on bigger roles with no experienced backup on the 40-man roster. 6. 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. 7. 6. 5. Check back for updates as teams announce their Opening Day starting lineups for all of Friday's games, beginning with an NL East Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets showdown at 4 p.m. Cody Bellinger (L) CF Jose Altuve (R) 2B Isan Diaz (L) 2B 5. 8. Miguel Sano (R) 1B 4. 9. 8. More >NL WESTDodgers Kyle Seager (L) 3B Albert Pujols (R) 1B Luis Severino's first career Opening Day start. Taylor was a. Red Sox at Yankees (1:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Ramon Laureano (R) CF Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? 9. 4. 2. Nick Ahmed (R) SS, 1. Manager Alex Cora. A ballpark-by-ballpark guide to MLB Opening Day 2021 and beyond. 3. Boston Red Sox Opening Day Starting Lineups 2013-2022. ), Reds at Braves (8:08 p.m., ESPN2)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Jose Abreu (R) 1B Miguel Rojas (R) SS Marcell Ozuna (R) LF Yuli Gurriel will start the season on the DL, but Houston has plenty of depth. 2. Cron was a solid move by a usually bumbling front office. Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Ryan Zimmerman, Trea Turner and the returning Adam Eaton will spearhead the NL East champs. 2. Elias Diaz (R) C 7. 7. 5. 6. Stowers is a candidate to break camp with a spot on the roster as a fourth outfielder and DH option. Shed Long Jr. (L) 2B Shortstop JeremyPea won American League Championship Series and World Series MVP honors out of the No. Jorge Polanco (S) SS Brian Anderson (R) 3B 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. ET on ESPN. Jesus Aguilar (R) 1B Shortstop Dansby Swanson is one to watch as he enters a contract year. Not sure who is starting for your team? Jed Lowrie (S) 2B 12:52 pm ET, You can find every team's early season attendance plan here, Get the Draft Kit in your inbox completely free here, reportedly called off due to COVID-19 issues, MLB rumors: Dodgers, Yankees seek depth after injuries, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to miss WBC with knee injury, Kik Hernndez recounts on-field bathroom accident, Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter has tender elbow, Max Scherzer fools hitter with new pitch clock rules, Report: Padres looking to extend Juan Soto, Josh Hader, Phillies top prospect Painter has elbow tenderness, Report: Padres looking to extend Soto, Hader, Report: Mets to use six-man rotation at times in 2023, Dodgers SS Gavin Lux tears ACL, will miss entire season. 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. JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. 9. 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. Jose Altuve (R) 2B 2. 1. Robinson Chirinos (R) C 2. Nick Castellanos (R) RF Third base remains a major question mark for the Tigers after Jeimer Candelario was non-tendered at the start of the offseason. 8. 7. Elvis Andrus (R) SS, 1. Jake Fraley (L) LF Yandy Diaz (R) 3B First baseman Evan White, outfielder Taylor Trammell and non-roster invitee Colin Moran are among the players who could play their way onto the roster with a strong performance this spring. Christian Walker (R) DH 2. Whit Merrifield (R) 2B 8. The Pirates used burly slugger Dan Vogelbach in the leadoff spot on Opening Day last season, so don't be surprised if veteran Carlos Santana gets the nod this year with his career .359 on-base percentage and. The outfield of Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander is sneaky-good, and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle hit 33 home runs last year as a rookie. 9. 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. Willson Contreras (R) C They're especially stacked at the top of their order -- Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado are a fearsome troika. Alex Bregman (R) 3B Gregory Polanco (L) RF 2. David Bote (R) 2B Jaylin Davis (R) RF Miguel Cabrera (R) 1B Cron. There will be some March Madness next season in . 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. Teoscar Hernandez (R)RF Anthony Alford (R) CF Andrew McCutchen (R) LF 7. Justin Turner (R) 3B Pirates at Cardinals (4:15 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 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. Plus see the top players at each position, complete with winning projections. Do You Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? 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. Newcomers Curtis Granderson and Randal Grichuk should help deepen a lineup anchored by perennial MVP candidate Josh Donaldson. Colin Moran (L) 1B Select games are streaming through fuboTV (try for free). The MLB regular season starts Thursday, and there should be nonstop action, with all 30 clubs playing their first game on the same day.Teams are setting their rosters, and now the big question is: What will each team's Opening Day starting lineup look like?The MLB.com beat reporters took their best crack at predicting just that. 6. DH Gavin Sheets9. 2. More >Rockies Jake Lamb (L) 1B 4. That's a great problem to have, especially considering Anthony Rendon's injury issues over the past couple of seasons. 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. 7. 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. Michael Conforto will hopefully be back soon, too. More >NL CENTRALCubs Stephen Piscotty (R) RF 4. The Opening Day action got going Thursday afternoon with Brewers-Cubs, which featured reigning NL Cy Young Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee. Max Stassi (R) C 9. Jarrod Dyson (L) CF, 1. Didi Gregorius (L) SS This still looks like an average-at-best offense, though, and they don't have the pitching to pick up the slack. 7. Starling Marte (R) CF 2. Kolten Wong (L) 2B That said, Hosmer will make the league minimum and could be cut loose if he fails to produce. 8. Miami's offseason trades have made room for a lot of up-and-coming talent. 2. Gleyber Torres (R) SS 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. 9. Bryan Lavastida is the only other backstop on the 40-man roster. Lorenzo Cain (R) CF 4. 6. 3. Braves (Mike Soroka) at Mets (Jacob deGrom), 4:10 ET (ESPN), 1. Check back for updates as teams announce their Opening Day starting lineups for all of Friday's games, beginning with an NL East Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets showdown at 4 p.m. 5. Carson Kelly (R) C The Astros' title defense will start with the ball in the hands of Justin Verlander, making his first Opening Day start for Houston. More >Twins Ryan McBroom (R) 1B 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. Gio Urshela (R) 3B 2. Cron (R) 1B Corey Dickerson (L) LF Versatile infielders Abraham Toro and Owen Miller could be factors at second and third base, though they will need to play their way onto the roster since both have minor league options remaining. 8. 7. 4. 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. 7. Astros at Angels (9:38 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Gary Sanchez (R) C MLB Opening Day 2023: Full schedule of openers for all 30 teams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. 7. Jason Heyward (L) RF Francisco Lindor (S) SS 8. Stephen Vogt (L) C 4. Ender Inciarte (L) CF CF George Springer2. The 35-year-old crushes left-handed pitching, posting a .935 OPS with 11 home runs in 133 plate appearances against southpaws in 2022. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B 5. 8. 10. 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. Jorge Soler (R) DH Ke'Bryan Hayes (R) 3B Mike Moustakas (L) 3B RF Jackie Bradley Jr.9. The Marlins added Jorge Soler and Avisail Garcia in free agency while also acquiring catcher Jacob Stallings and infielder Joey Wendle via trade. More >Phillies Jack Flaherty (R) P, 1. 3. 8. 5. You can find every team's early season attendance plan here. 7. 5. 3. 4. 8. 4. Ozzie Albies (S) 2B The Mariners revealed who would be the team's primary designated hitter when AJ Pollock was signed to a one-year, $7 million deal. Mike Zunino (R) C Tony Wolters (L) C<, 1. Chad Kuhl (R) P, 1. Carlos Correa (R) SS Edwin Encarnacion (R) DH 3. 9. 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. ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Yoan Moncada (S) 3B 2B Ozzie Albies3. 3. Nick Senzel (R) CF More >Mariners 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. Mike Moustakas (L) 2B 8. Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Ryan Zimmerman, Trea Turner and the returning Adam Eaton will spearhead the NL East champs. 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. Journeyman Brandon Dixon is a player to watch this spring. Max Muncy (L) 1B DJ LeMahieu (R) 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. Otherwise, it will be a spring competition among Leury Garcia, Romy Gonzalez and non-roster invitee Hanser Alberto. Rowdy Tellez (L) DH Victor Reyes (S) RF J.T. Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B 7. Robinson Cano (L) 2B 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. And slugger Logan Morrison will see his first action in the middle of the Minnesota order after signing as a free agent. Sean Murphy (R) C 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. 4. Cristian Pache (R) CF It's the rest of their lineup that keeps them from climbing any higher in these rankings. Brian Anderson (R) 3B Jose Ramirez (S) 3B LF Chris Taylor8. The Phillies spent $179 million to add Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber in free agency, and they join Bryce Harper, J.T. 7. 1 prospect, Bobby Witt Jr., playing third base. 7. 6. JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. 7. C Danny Jansen, Bench: 1B Greg Bird, IF Santiago Espinal, OF Raimel Tapia. 5. Raimel Tapia (L) DH 6. 2. 3. Luis Urias (R) SS 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. 7. Nico Hoerner (R) 2B 4. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B No Gavin Lux -- big problem. Oh, and Cy Young winner Max Scherzer will be on the mound. 7. LF Alex Verdugo6. 6. LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.7. Tim Anderson (R) SS Pete Alonso (R) 1B Max Kepler (L) RF 2. Evan White (R) 1B The Pirates are about to see what their young team can do. 6. Yu Chang (R) 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. 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. 1. Jeff McNeil (L) 3B Red Sox. 6. Evan White (R) 1B Tyler O'Neill (R) LF More >Blue Jays 9. 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. Austin Hays (R) CF Tommy La Stella (L) 2B Jesse Winker (L) LF Kevin Newman (R) SS 8. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B 4. Leury Garcia (S) 2B, Pirates (Joe Musgrove) at Cardinals (Jack Flaherty), 8:15 ET, 1. Major League Baseball is back for a full 162-game 2021 season after a very unique 2020. Jacob Stallings (R) C 4. Nicky Lopez (L) SS, 1. 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. 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. 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. More >Pirates 6. CF Enrique Hernandez2. But one that hasn't changed: staff ace Chris Archer, who'll be making his fourth straight Opening Day start for Tampa Bay. Yoshi Tsutsugo (L) 3B Christian Vazquez (R) C Andrew Benintendi (L) LF 7. 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 | 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. 2B Cavan Biggio9. Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF 7. 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. Kyle Tucker (L) RF 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. Pablo Sandoval (S) 1B 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. 6. 5. Miguel Cabrera (R) DH 3. 5. 6. RF Teoscar Hernandez4. Byron Buxton (R) CF Lorenzo Cain (R) CF J.P. Crawford (L) SS, 2021 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game, The greatest lineups ever? Adalberto Mondesi (S) SS Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B Paul DeJong (R) SS 7. 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. 5. 9. Daniel Vogelbach (L) DH More >Marlins 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. 9. The Rangers added Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, Kole Calhoun and Brad Miller in free agency while also trading for one of the best offensive catchers in baseball in Mitch Garver. 9. Alec Bohm (R) 3B Austin Riley (R) 3B 2. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? 4. Shohei Ohtani (L) DH Rangers at Blue Jays (7:07 p.m. 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. Elvis Andrus (R) SS Nick Madrigal (R) 2B, 1. 7. 3. Martinez (R) DH I have constructed a quiz on the website Sporcle to test your knowledge, with the following. As Major League Baseball starts, sign up to play ESPN fantasy baseball here and get ready for Opening Day with predictions, storylines and recap of all the big offseason moves. 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. Cron (R) 1B More >YankeesGiancarlo Stanton's Yankees debut.
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