2. 7. 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. CF Cody Bellinger9. 5. 4. The Royals shook up their starting lineup when they traded center fielder Michael A. Taylor to the Twins and infielder Adalberto Mondesi to the Red Sox in January. Shohei Ohtani (L) DH Nolan Arenado (R) 3B 9. We're tracking batting orders from across the majors, including the first NL games since the universal DH was adapted for the season. Do you know every 2022 Opening Day Starter for every MLB team? 6. Oh, and Cy Young winner Max Scherzer will be on the mound. The Blue Jays, at last, get to play all 81 of their home games in Toronto this season. 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. Aledmys Diaz (R) DH More >. ET on ESPN. Martinez when the Sox open their AL East title defense. Nick Madrigal (R) 2B, 1. Anthony Alford (R) CF 6. Taylor Trammell (L) CF 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. 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. Adam Duvall (R) RF Otherwise, it will be a spring competition among Leury Garcia, Romy Gonzalez and non-roster invitee Hanser Alberto. 2. Teoscar Hernndez, R, RF 5. Luis Robert (R) CF Mauricio Dubon (R) 2B Niko Goodrum (S) SS 4. Marlins at Giants (4:35 p.m. Trevor Story (R) SS 2. 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.. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B 3B Rafael Devers3. 1. 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. German Marquez (R) P, 1. CF Adam Duvall8. Whit Merrifield (R) RF 8. 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. Travis Shaw (L) 3B 5. Keibert Ruiz and Lane Thomas are both major X-factors for their offense. Rhys Hoskins (R) 1B Yankee Stadium on Opening Day (even if it won't be full). 2B Trevor Story7. 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. Mike Zunino (R) C 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. 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. Brandon Nimmo (L) CF Josh Rojas (L) SS Didi Gregorius (L) SS Asdrubal Cabrera (S) 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. Mike Yastrzemski (L) CF 5. Nicky Delmonico (L) RF Cristian Pache (R) CF Luis Arraez (L) LF Wilmer Flores (R) DH Willy Adames (R) SS Wilson Ramos (R) C 6. More >Blue Jays Brandon Crawford (L) SS Miguel Sano (R) 1B 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. 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. 3. 2. 3. 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. find out how many players you know in this 2021 MLB Opening Day quiz!Quiz: https://www.sporcle.com/games/baileywaltke/2021-mlb-starting-lineups-quiz-11120-update-12nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrrZHUzYpFYQv5Yh7JePfA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TWITTER: https://twitter.com/GiraffeNeckMarcINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/GiraffeNeckMarcTWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/GiraffeNeckMarcDiscord: https://discord.gg/rNRwa3Y------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Business Email: giraffeneckgaming@gmail.com 3. 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. Jay Bruce (L) DH Manager Rick Renteria has yet to name his closer, but Nate Jones is the early favorite for the job. 2B Gavin Lux, Bench: C Austin Barnes, IF Hanser Alberto, IF/OF Edwin Rios, OF Kevin Pillar. 3. 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. Sean Murphy (R) C Jose Altuve (R) 2B Robinson Chirinos (R) C With Mike Trout (36 games) and Anthony Rendon (58 games) both healthy and ready to go for Opening Day, the Angels lineup stands to be vastly improved. MLB Lineups. 7. 7. Tony Wolters (L) C<, 1. 3. Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B 9. 9. LF Marcell Ozuna6. 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. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) SS Yasmani Grandal (S) C C Will Smith7. 6. CF Luis Robert3. 6. 7. 2. Given their salaries, Atlanta will likely try to squeeze what it can out of Marcell Ozuna ($18 million) and Eddie Rosario ($9 million). 9. 9. Rhys Hoskins (R) 1B 8. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., R, 1B 4. 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. 2. Royals: Most of the Royals' Opening Day lineup seems set, and yes, that includes baseball's No. 9. Someone has to be the odd man out on the infield, and Donaldson struggled mightily in 2022. Salvador Perez (R) C Brian Goodwin (L) RF, 1. 4. Amed Rosario (R) SS, Tigers (Matthew Boyd) at Reds (Sonny Gray), 6:10 ET, 1. For the Angels, everything starts with superstar Michael Trout. 6. Tommy Edman (S) 2B Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B Francisco Cervelli (R) C 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. Mallex Smith (L) RF, 1. Miguel Cabrera (R) 1B Every game is available live on MLB.TV (local and national blackout restrictions apply). Joey Votto (L) 1B 8. 8. 2. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS Kyle Seager (L) 3B 5. Justin Turner (R) 3B Martinez (R) DH 3. 6. Sports. Ke'Bryan Hayes (R) 3B Baseball is back. 3. 4. Phillip Ervin (R) LF 2. Willi Castro (S) SS 2. Raimel Tapia (L) DH Any of them could play their way into a significant role with an impressive showing this spring. 5 or 6 spot. Dylan Moore (R) 2B DJ LeMahieu (R) 2B Major League Baseball Opening Day 2021 is here. Aaron Hicks (S) CF Patience will be the key, though, as there are still plenty of holes in the lineup. Jesus Aguilar (R) 1B The Angels have a ton of infield depth with Luis Rengifo and David Fletcher vying for playing time alongside the four players listed above. How much worse will they be in 2023? 6. Salvador Perez (R) C The White Sox announced that Giolito will make back-to-back Opening Day starts on March 15, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. 5. 2. 9. 9. More >Angels The Rockies' lineup will look a lot like the one that led them to the playoffs last season for the first time since 2009. Danny Jansen (R) C, 1. 8. Carlos Santana (S) 1B Then it dawns on you that players your age are considered "grizzled veterans." Franmil Reyes (R) DH 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. Edwin Encarnacion (R) DH George Springer, R, CF 2. 4. 4. The only viable option on the free-agent market is former rival Gary Sanchez. 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). 5. 9. 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. Brad Boxbergerwas officially named closer on Tuesday withArchie Bradley returning to his multi-inning relief role andYoshihisa Hirano working as a setup man. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? Braves (Mike Soroka) at Mets (Jacob deGrom), 4:10 ET (ESPN), 1. Alec Bohm (R) 3B Mike Moustakas (L) 3B 62. Behind those longtime stars, the Tigers will also have high expectations for players like Nicholas Castellanos in 2018. 3. Anthony Rendon (R) 3B Dexter Fowler (S) RF 6. 2. Austin Meadows (L) LF We'll get an immediate sense on Friday. 2. MLB Opening Day Starters of the 2010s. Chad Pinder (R) 2B Get the Draft Kit in your inbox completely free here. 1 spot entering the year. Major League Baseball is back for a full 162-game 2021 season after a very unique 2020. 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. Tim Anderson (R) SS Coming off back-to-back solid seasons with Toronto, left-hander J.A. 9. Christian Yelich (L) LF Justin Williams (L) RF The Rangers still have a hole to plug in left field, and a reunion with Jurickson Profar still looks like their best option. 6. Luis Castillo (R) P, 1. 8. Oldest players on 2022 MLB Opening Day rosters Here are the 10 oldest players on OD rosters April 12th, 2022 Will Leitch @ williamfleitch You know you're getting older, becoming a real grownup, when you realize you're the same age as Major League Baseball players. 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. 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. 2. 7. Danny Jansen (R) C, 1. Jorge Soler (R) DH 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. Kyle Tucker (L) RF 4. Who will bat second in 2023? Josh Fuentes (R) 3B Max Muncy (L) 1B The last was in 2017. 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. Luis Robert (R) CF Mariners at Twins (4:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 9. Matt Olson (L) 1B DH Alejandro Kirk6. 6. Victor Caratini (S) DH LF Chris Taylor8. 7. 5. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF With Trevor Story sidelined to start the year following elbow surgery in January, the Red Sox have questions at the middle infield spots. ), Reds at Braves (8:08 p.m., ESPN2)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Carlos Correa (R) SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) 3B, Twins (Jose Berrios) at White Sox (Lucas Giolito), 8:10 ET, 1. MLB had no in-person attendance during the 2020 regular season as the league played a 60-game campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pablo Sandoval (S) 1B Cody Bellinger (L) CF Keep an eye on J.D. 7. 3B Matt Chapman8. C Danny Jansen, Bench: 1B Greg Bird, IF Santiago Espinal, OF Raimel Tapia. Michael Brantley (L) LF 3. Colin Moran (L) 3B