7. 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. 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. 3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.3. Yankee Stadium on Opening Day (even if it won't be full). 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. Mallex Smith (L) RF, 1. 6. 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. (R) indicates players with rookie status entering the 2023 season. Shortstop Dansby Swanson is one to watch as he enters a contract year. Jordan Luplow (R) CF Starling Marte (R) CF Matt Olson (L) 1B Adalberto Mondesi (S) SS Kolten Wong (L) 2B More >Reds ), Reds at Braves (8:08 p.m., ESPN2)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Nolan Arenado (R) 3B 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. 9. 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. David Fletcher (R) 2B Eddie Rosario (L) LF 5. The Marlins added Jorge Soler and Avisail Garcia in free agency while also acquiring catcher Jacob Stallings and infielder Joey Wendle via trade. 2. 3. Manuel Margot should excite with his premier speed at the top of the order. Otherwise, it will be a spring competition among Leury Garcia, Romy Gonzalez and non-roster invitee Hanser Alberto. As at Phillies (3:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Miguel Cabrera (R) 1B 2. Franmil Reyes (R) DH And Ryan Braun will be playing first base on Opening Day. Thursday, April 1(All times U.S./Eastern). Jose Abreu (R) 1B Franmil Reyes (R) DH 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. 7. 5. 1. Bo Bichette, R, SS 3. 3. The Opening Day action got going Thursday afternoon with Brewers-Cubs, which featured reigning NL Cy Young Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee. Get the Draft Kit in your inbox completely free here. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B Yoshi Tsutsugo (L) 1B Shed Long Jr. (L) 2B 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. 2. The A's should have one of the more interesting, young and talented lineups in the Majors. Jesse Winker (L) LF Evan White (R) 1B Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF 6. Jorge Soler (R) DH All 30 MLB teams were scheduled to be in action April 1, and there are some intriguing matchups on the Opening Day schedule. Nick Senzel (R) CF 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. There will be some March Madness next season in . Daniel Vogelbach (L) DH This still looks like an average-at-best offense, though, and they don't have the pitching to pick up the slack. Nate Lowe (L) 1B Christian Walker (R) DH The son of 16-year MLB veteran Bobby Witt Sr., the younger Witt . 1 min read. So who holds the inside track for each of those 26-man roster spots? 9. Gio Urshela (R) 3B 6. Tim Anderson (R) SS Sandy Alcantara (R) P, 1. 2. The Guardians have one of the most set lineups in baseball heading into spring training. 6. Aaron Judge (R) RF Christian Vazquez (R) C Tony Wolters (L) C<, 1. Kyle Seager (L) 3B 7. Adam Duvall (R) RF Andres Gimenez (L) SS, 1. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF Hanser Alberto (R) 2B 2. 2 spot in the batting order, but he moved up in the lineup only after Michael Brantley underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. Sean Murphy (R) C 9. 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. 5. MLB Opening Day 2023: Full schedule of openers for all 30 teams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Rob Brantly (L) C, 1. 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. Maikel Franco (R) 3B 9. 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. 8. Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B 8. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B 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. Chris Taylor (R) LF 5. Any of them could play their way into a significant role with an impressive showing this spring. J.T. 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. Justin Upton (R) LF 3B Matt Chapman8. More >Giants 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. Travis Shaw (L) 3B 8. Rating: 4.00. featured. 2. The Blue Jays, at last, get to play all 81 of their home games in Toronto this season. Anthony Rendon (R) 3B Despite those moves, there are still roster decisions to make. 3. 2. David Dahl (L) CF Danny Santana (S) CF CF Adam Duvall8. 5. Young outfielders Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez have long been the future of the Seattle lineup, and the future has arrived here in 2022. The last was in 2017. 5. More >Mets 4. 3. Top prospect Lewis Brinson should be in the lineup from Game 1, and more could follow. 2. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS 4. Marcell Ozuna (R) LF MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, strategy Jose Martinez (R) DH 5 or 6 spot. Tyler O'Neill (R) LF RF Eddie Rosario2. ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Corey Seager (L) SS 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. 9. J.P. Crawford (L) SS . Giolito is the first White Sox starter with consecutive Game 1 nods since . Travis d'Arnaud (R) C 4. 9. 4. 8. He should be fine for Thursday. 1B Freddie Freeman3. 6. Someone has to be the odd man out on the infield, and Donaldson struggled mightily in 2022. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B 4. 9. Jurickson Profar (S) LF Josh Naylor (L) RF 7. 6. Matt Chapman (R) 3B Gary Sanchez (R) C 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. Trevor Story (R) SS 7. 6. Mar 1, 2023. 3. Amed Rosario (R) SS, Tigers (Matthew Boyd) at Reds (Sonny Gray), 6:10 ET, 1. 2. Francisco Lindor (S) SS Francisco Mejia (S) C Charlie Blackmon (L) RF 9. Oldest players on 2022 MLB Opening Day rosters - MLB.com 4. Dexter Fowler (S) RF Ramon Laureano (R) CF 7. Red Sox. DH Alejandro Kirk6. 2021 MLB Opening Day -- Here's what we're watching in every single matchup Michael A. Taylor (R) CF Yasmani Grandal (S) C 9. 4. Baseball Press MLB Lineups; My Lineups; Bullpen Usage; Login. 7. 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. Yadier Molina (R) C 3. 1. Avisail Garcia (R) RF 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. 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). Ty France (R) DH Sports. LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.7. 8. He'll be anchoring the middle of the lineup, with the rest of Boston's core of young stars filling in around him. Jason Heyward (L) RF No Gavin Lux -- big problem. 7. The 2022 MLB season is upon us, and the schedule is packed with juicy season-opening matchups over the first two days. 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. Max Kepler (L) RF Dodgers at Rockies (4:10 p.m. Michael Conforto (L) RF They're especially stacked at the top of their order -- Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado are a fearsome troika. 5. MLB Daily Starting Lineups - Baseball Press 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. 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. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) 3B, Twins (Jose Berrios) at White Sox (Lucas Giolito), 8:10 ET, 1. 5. 4. 5. The 25-year-old had a 1.025 OPS with 30 home runs in 98 games in the upper minors last year. Mike Yastrzemski (L) RF 3. The Brewers made multiple big splashes this offseason as they look to improve on their surprising success last year. Keston Hiura (R) 2B 5. Jack Flaherty (R) P, 1. 1B Bobby Dalbec8. RF AJ Pollock8. Brian Anderson (R) 3B 92,973 views Feb 10, 2021 3.4K Dislike Share Save GiraffeNeckMarc 227K subscribers Do you Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? 7. 1. Astros at Angels (9:38 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Mike Trout and the Angels will face a strong White Sox team as Tony La Russa returns to the dugout. Aaron Judge in the leadoff spot? Harold Ramirez (R) RF 4. Christian Yelich (L) LF 6. Bryce Harper (L) RF 6. Cameron Maybin (R) RF 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. ET. Yandy Diaz (R) 3B 2. 5. 8. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B Projecting every 2022 MLB lineup, rotation - MLB.com 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. 2. 8. Mauricio Dubon (R) 2B Mike Trout (R) CF More >Padres 8. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B Check out. 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 | Braves (Mike Soroka) at Mets (Jacob deGrom), 4:10 ET (ESPN), 1. ET on ESPN. 7. Dansby Swanson (R) SS 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. Dylan Moore (R) 2B Tim Anderson (R) SS Shohei Ohtani (L) DH 8. Chad Pinder (R) 2B Luis Severino's first career Opening Day start. 6. The only viable option on the free-agent market is former rival Gary Sanchez. Clayton Kershaw (L) P, 1. Miguel Cabrera (R) DH Arizona is expected to lean on offseason addition Jarrod Dyson and incumbent Chris Owings with Steven Souza Jr. beginning the season on the DL. 6. 6. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF 2. 7. Kyle Schwarber (L) LF 3. 2B Josh Harrison, Bench: C Reese McGuire, 1B/OF Andrew Vaughn, IF/OF Leury Garcia, OF Micker Adolfo, OF Adam Engel. 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. 79. 9. 8. Those are significant ifs, though. Roman Quinn (S) CF, Royals (Danny Duffy) at Indians (Shane Bieber), 7:10 ET, 1. 4. 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.