Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Rougned Odor (L) 2B Alex Bregman (R) 3B 8. With shortstop Javier Baez signed to a six-year, $140 million contract and elite prospects Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene expected to be among the AL Rookie of the Year front-runners, the Tigers are an offense on the rise. 5. How long before we see Nick Pratto and MJ Melendez in the majors? Dansby Swanson (R) SS Todd Frazier (R) 1B 2. Nomar Mazara (L) DH Justin Upton (R) LF Jorge Polanco (S) 2B Wilmer Flores (R) 3B Rio Ruiz (L) 3B 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. Baseball Player Nicknames #1. Colin Moran (L) 1B 8. The Opening Day action got going Thursday afternoon with Brewers-Cubs, which featured reigning NL Cy Young Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee. 4. Whit Merrifield (R) RF Meanwhile, Starling Marte hit second in 107 of the 116 games he started. Justin Smoak (S) 1B The Blue Jays, at last, get to play all 81 of their home games in Toronto this season. ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 9. 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. J.T. 7. Jesse Winker (L) LF Whether or not the Giants can pull another rabbit out of their hat is one of the central questions of the 2022 season. 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. Wil Myers (R) RF Ketel Marte (S) 2B Tyler O'Neill (R) LF 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. 9. 5. Happ is scheduled to make his first career Opening Day start. RF Eddie Rosario2. 8. The question is, how many players can you name from the A's 1970-1979 Opening Day lineups? 2. 2. 8. Tommy La Stella (L) 2B 3. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS 3. Pirates fans can expect to see several different lineups this season -- what will it be for Game 1? More >Orioles Pedro Severino (R) C 9. 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. 9. More >Reds Major League Baseball Opening Day 2021 is here. The pitching staff is scary, too, with Jonathan Lester leading the way on Opening Day -- and Yu Darvish's debut soon to follow. Jason Castro (L) C 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. Jake Cronenworth (L) 2B Below is the full schedule for 2021 MLB Opening Day. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B 1B Bobby Dalbec8. 3. 5. 4. 2. 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. 4. 6. Avisail Garcia (R) RF 7. 7. CF Luis Robert3. SS Xander Bogaerts4. 6. Trevor Story (R) SS 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. 2. 2. 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. DH Gavin Sheets9. 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. C Danny Jansen, Bench: 1B Greg Bird, IF Santiago Espinal, OF Raimel Tapia. 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. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) SS 7. Yoenis Cespedes (R) DH Lineups are ranked based on star power, lack of holes, depth and recent production, with each team's projected Opening Day lineup used as the baseline for these rankings. The Guardians have one of the most set lineups in baseball heading into spring training. 4. Joey Votto hasn't won the NL MVP since 2010 despite being one of MLB's best players annually; perhaps that changes in '18. 4. 8. Garrett Cooper (R) DH 6. Travis Shaw (L) 3B 3. The Marlins will be without some key players early, though, as J.T. LF Alex Verdugo6. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B 8. Anthony Santander (S) RF Marlins at Giants (4:35 p.m. Austin Romine (R) C J.D. Nick Solak (R) LF Jaylin Davis (R) RF Jose Peraza (R) 2B, Rockies (German Marquez) at Rangers (Lance Lynn), 8:05 ET, 1. Salvador Perez (R) C RF Teoscar Hernandez4. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B 5. 8. Can journeyman Frank Schwindel, Patrick Wisdom and Rafael Ortega duplicate the unexpected success they had last year following the summer fire sale? Willson Contreras (R) C 3. J.P. Crawford (L) SS 3-7 spots in the batting order could be shuffled around in any order based on who is swinging the hot bat, and Brandon Crawford could also enter that conversation if he plays closer to his 2021 level. Jason Heyward (L) RF 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. Renato Nunez (R) DH 4. Newcomer Jonathan Jay should give the Royals a solid leadoff option while fellow free-agent signee Lucas Duda will add some pop. Jurickson Profar (S) LF Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF 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. Justin Upton (R) LF MLB Lineups. Nick Senzel (R) CF Michael A. Taylor (R) CF Baseball is back for a very unique 2020 MLB season. 4. This is it. Austin Barnes (R) C Aledmys Diaz (R) DH Jeff McNeil (L) 3B Franmil Reyes (R) DH 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. Luis Robert (R) CF Albert Pujols (R) 1B 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. 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. 6. Adding perennial 20/20 threat Trevor Story to a lineup that already featured Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and J.D. LF Chris Taylor8. 4. 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. 4. 9. Eloy Jimenez (R) LF 5. 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. Top prospect Curtis Mead could also be a factor on the infield before the All-Star break. Can you name the players who have started opening day for each Major League team since 2010? 4. Eric Sogard (L) 3B 6. With the bulk of the offseason's free-agency and trade moves in the rearview, it's the perfect time for another version of our Opening Day lineup predictions. 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. J.T. Early-season performance will dictate which of Sam Dyson, Hunter Strickland and Tony Watson will earn the setup role behind closer Mark Melancon. What is the opening. 2020 MLB Team Starting Lineups. League: Friday March 3rd, 2023 . Buster Posey (R) C Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B The Astros are returning nearly all the key players from their World Series championship team. Eddie Rosario (L) LF 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. 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. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R) LF 2B Josh Harrison, Bench: C Reese McGuire, 1B/OF Andrew Vaughn, IF/OF Leury Garcia, OF Micker Adolfo, OF Adam Engel. Christian Walker (R) DH 4. Nolan Arenado (R) 3B Not sure who is starting for your team on Opening Day? 5. Mallex Smith (L) RF, 1. Behind those longtime stars, the Tigers will also have high expectations for players like Nicholas Castellanos in 2018. More >Phillies 8. Brewers at Cubs (2:20 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 4. 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. CF Adam Duvall8. Brandon Belt (L) 1B 3B Austin Riley5. Jean Segura (R) 3B Willy Adames (R) SS Matt Olson (L) 1B They could make a powerful first impression on Opening Day. 4. 3B Rafael Devers3. Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. Jay Bruce (L) 1B 5. ET on ESPN. Mariners at Twins (4:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 1 offense in baseball. Jose Abreu (R) 1B 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. ET. 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. 9. 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. Tommy Pham (R) CF Former top prospect Sam Huff and non-roster invitee Sandy Len would be the leading candidates for that spot. 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. 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. 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. 6. 5. Guess the Major League players who were given these famous nicknames. Austin Hays (R) CF Nick Senzel (R) CF 6. Who will bat second in 2023? 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.3. Their response was to trade their best hitter, catcher Sean Murphy, and go bargain hunting with the additions of Jess Aguilar, Aledmys Daz and Jace Peterson. He should be fine for Thursday. Right-hander Brad Brach will serve as closer with Zach Britton (Achilles) out until at least early June. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B 3. 2020 OD starter: Mike Soroka Hunter Dozier (R) 3B Brandon Crawford (L) SS 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. Yoan Moncada (S) 3B 8. Bryan Lavastida is the only other backstop on the 40-man roster. 4. 7. Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B Gleyber Torres (R) SS 4. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B The Rays finished second in the majors with 857 runs scored last season, and while they didn't make any key additions, a full year of young phenom Wander Franco will go a long way after he played in 70 games as a rookie. More >Giants Nick Maton, Tyler Nevin, non-roster invitee Andy Ibez and outfielder Matt Vierling could get looks at the hot corner in spring training. Mauricio Dubon (R) 2B 7. 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. Whit Merrifield, Santiago Espinal and Cavan Biggio could all see time at second base, though Merrifield will likely get the first crack at the everyday job as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 campaign. lvarez has work to do on his defensive game, while Baty is recovering from a thumb injury that ended his 2022 campaign. Luis Arraez (L) 2B, 1. 2. 10. 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. Javier Baez (R) SS Jesus Aguilar (R) 1B What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? The last was in 2017. 2. 2. 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. SP matchup: Walker Buehler (LAD) vs. Kyle Freeland (COL) After putting up Cy Young-like numbers last year, Buehler will be making his first Opening Day start for Los Angeles.See this new face: After a surprising free-agent signing, Kris Bryant will make his debut as the anchor of Colorados lineup, while Freddie Freeman takes his first regular-season cuts as a Dodger.Note to know: After losing Corey Seager in free agency to Texas, Los Angeles is poised to make Trea Turner its first Opening Day shortstop other than Seager since Jimmy Rollins in 2015. Joey Votto (L) 1B Ramon Laureano (R) CF 9. 9. Royals: Most of the Royals' Opening Day lineup seems set, and yes, that includes baseball's No. 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. 6. RF AJ Pollock8. SS Tim Anderson2. Slugger Paul Goldschmidt is still the D-backs player to watch while he vies for his first ever NL MVP Award. MLB's other 16 teams are set to get started on Friday, with Yankees-Red Sox, Phillies-A's, Rockies-Dodgers and Blue Jays-Rangers among the matchups on Friday's Opening Day schedule. 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. 4. Kris Bryant (R) 3B 7. TheLos Angeles Dodgersbegin their title defense with a trip to face theColorado Rockiesat Coors Field. 4. More >NATIONAL LEAGUE EASTNationals More >Brewers 92,973 views Feb 10, 2021 3.4K Dislike Share Save GiraffeNeckMarc 227K subscribers Do you Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? Jose Iglesias (R) SS C Christian Vazquez, Bench: C Kevin Plawecki, 1B/3B Travis Shaw, IF/OF Christian Arroyo, OF Rob Refsnyder. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B On Tuesday in South Korea, the KBO launched the beginning of their 2020 season, with a full slate of games among the 10-team league. All Rights Reserved. All of that should more than make up for the offensive downgrade from Hunter Renfroe to Jackie Bradley Jr. in right field. 9. Anthony Alford (R) CF 9. George Springer, R, CF 2. Davis and Wilmer Flores capable of handling both corner infield spots, don't be surprised if prospect Casey Schmitt gets a long look as the potential everyday third baseman this spring. Wil Myers (R) RF 8. 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. 3. Alex Jackson (R) C, 1. 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. RF Mookie Betts2. 8. David Peralta (L) LF Austin Meadows (L) LF 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. 2. 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. Mike Brosseau (R) 2B Domingo Santana (R) RF 3. More >. 9. More >Padres With so many huge questions, it's tough to rank the Cubs any higher, but this group has plenty of potential. The Brewers made multiple big splashes this offseason as they look to improve on their surprising success last year. Michael Chavis (R) 1B 5. Starling Marte (R) CF Dylan Carlson (S) CF Mike Trout (R) CF 2. 6. Adalberto Mondesi (S) SS 3. Ian Happ (S) CF That will give prospect Brice Turang more time to develop in the minors rather than being counted on as the starting second baseman. . 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. 3. Luis Arraez (L) LF 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. Otherwise, it will be a spring competition among Leury Garcia, Romy Gonzalez and non-roster invitee Hanser Alberto. 6. Martinez5. 8. Mitch Moreland (L) DH Shortstop JeremyPea won American League Championship Series and World Series MVP honors out of the No. Danny Jansen (R) C, 1. Martinez1B Freddie FreemanC Will Smith3B Max MuncyCF Trayce ThompsonSS Gavin LuxLF Chris Taylor2B Miguel Vargas (R)SP Julio Uras, 2B Luis Arraez3B Jean SeguraCF Jazz Chisholm Jr.1B Garrett CooperDH Jorge SolerRF Avisal GarcaC Gary SanchezSS Joey WendleLF Bryan De La CruzSP Sandy Alcantara, LF Christian YelichSS Willy Adames1B Rowdy TellezC William ContrerasDH Jesse Winker2B Luis UrasCF Garrett Mitchell (R)3B Brian AndersonRF Tyrone TaylorSP Corbin Burnes, CF Byron Buxton2B Jorge PolancoSS Carlos CorreaRF Max Kepler3B Jose Miranda1B Alex KirilloffDH Nick GordonLF Joey GalloC Christian VzquezSP Sonny Gray, CF Brandon NimmoRF Starling MarteSS Francisco Lindor1B Pete Alonso2B Jeff McNeilDH Daniel VogelbachLF Mark Canha3B Eduardo EscobarC Omar NarvezSP Justin Verlander, 3B DJ LeMahieuRF Aaron Judge1B Anthony RizzoDH Giancarlo Stanton2B Gleyber TorresLF Oswaldo CabreraCF Harrison BaderSS Oswald Peraza (R)C Jose TrevinoSP Gerrit Cole, CF Esteury Ruiz (R)RF Ramn LaureanoLF Seth Brown1B Jess Aguilar3B Jace PetersonDH Tony Kemp2B Aledmys DazC Shea LangeliersSS Nick AllenSP Paul Blackburn, SS Trea TurnerLF Kyle Schwarber1B Rhys HoskinsC J.T. 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 . Daniel Vogelbach (L) DH JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. 6. 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.
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