And yes, there will be fans. 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. Cristian Pache (R) CF 4. Here are the projected season-opening lineups for all 30 teams, along with everything else you need to know for Opening Day.AMERICAN LEAGUE EASTRed Sox Ian Happ (S) CF, Orioles (Tommy Milone) at Red Sox (Nathan Eovaldi), 7:30 ET, 1. Cameron Maybin (R) RF 2. Kris Bryant (R) 3B Gio Urshela (R) 3B 2. 3. Garrett Cooper (R) DH 6. 4. 3. 9. 7. The Blue Jays, at last, get to play all 81 of their home games in Toronto this season. 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). 6. 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 | Nick Ahmed (R) SS, 1. 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. Jesse Winker (L) LF Didi Gregorius (L) SS David Peralta (L) LF 3. The Mariners revealed who would be the team's primary designated hitter when AJ Pollock was signed to a one-year, $7 million deal. Adam Haseley (L) CF Trent Grisham (L) CF, Mariners (Marco Gonzales) at Astros (Justin Verlander), 9:10 ET, 1. White Sox at Tigers (1:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 4. 7. 3. 7. 8. Miguel Rojas (R) SS Alex Bregman (R) 3B As at Phillies (3:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Nomar Mazara (L) DH Rangers (Jon Gray) at Blue Jays (Jos Berros) 7:07 p.m. Friday. 7. All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference. Giolito is the first White Sox starter with consecutive Game 1 nods since . 4. 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. 5. 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. Dexter Fowler (S) RF, 1. 7. 7. 2. Jose Osuna (R) DH With an Opening Day being celebrated yesterday, this is a. 9. Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B Jose Marmolejos (L) LF Rowdy Tellez (L) DH 3. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B 8. 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. Ender Inciarte (L) CF Josh Donaldson (R) 3B Ryan McBroom (R) 1B 6. Nate Lowe (L) 1B Elias Diaz (R) C 3. Select games are streaming through fuboTV (try for free). Randy Arozarena (R) RF 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. 5. 7. 4. We're tracking batting orders from across the league as teams start to play in front of their home fans again for the first time since the pandemic began. 2. A great kickoff to the season. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B 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. 2. Check out. RF AJ Pollock8. Robinson Chirinos (R) C 6. Marcell Ozuna (R) LF 3. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B 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. More >AL WESTAstros 5. LF Chris Taylor8. 6. Aledmys Diaz (R) DH 8. Austin Romine (R) C Do you Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup?What is the opening day lineup for every team in MLB for the 2021 season? 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. Alex Gordon (L) LF The 2022 MLB season is upon us, and the schedule is packed with juicy season-opening matchups over the first two days. 6. SS Tim Anderson2. Opening Day will feature the debut of Colin Moran at third base and Corey Dickerson's first game with his new team. Omar Narvaez (L) C 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. Expect at least a few more buy-low moves between now and Opening Day. 6. Sandy Alcantara (R) P, 1. The 1-2-3-4 of George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Teoscar Hernandez and Bo Bichette stacks up to any offensive core in baseball, and they added another 30-homer bat when they acquired Matt Chapman from the Oakland Athletics. Mauricio Dubon (R) 2B More >Padres Jake Cave (L) CF Luis Robert (R) CF 6. 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. 2. 9. CF Corbin Carroll (R)2B Ketel MarteRF Jake McCarthy1B Christian WalkerDH Evan Longoria3B Josh RojasLF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.C Carson KellySS Nick AhmedSP Zac Gallen, RF Ronald Acua Jr.2B Ozzie AlbiesCF Michael Harris II3B Austin Riley1B Matt OlsonC Sean MurphyDH Marcell OzunaSS Vaughn GrissomLF Eddie RosarioSP Max Fried, CF Cedric MullinsC Adley Rutschman3B Gunnar Henderson (R)RF Anthony Santander1B Ryan Mountcastle2B Ramn UrasLF Austin HaysDH Adam FrazierSS Jorge MateoSP Kyle Gibson, LF Masataka Yoshida (R)SS Enrique Hernndez3B Rafael DeversDH Justin TurnerRF Alex VerdugoCF Adam Duvall1B Triston Casas (R)2B Adalberto MondesiC Jorge AlfaroSP Chris Sale, 2B Nico HoernerSS Dansby SwansonLF Ian HappDH Trey Mancini1B Eric HosmerRF Seiya SuzukiCF Cody Bellinger3B Christopher MorelC Tucker BarnhartSP Marcus Stroman, SS Tim AndersonLF Andrew BenintendiCF Luis Robert Jr.DH Eloy Jimnez1B Andrew Vaughn3B Yon MoncadaRF Oscar Colas (R)C Yasmani Grandal2B Jos IglesiasSP Dylan Cease, LF TJ Friedl2B Jonathan India1B Joey VottoC Tyler StephensonDH Wil MyersRF Jake Fraley3B Spencer Steer (R)SS Kevin NewmanCF Nick SenzelSP Nick Lodolo, LF Steven KwanSS Amed Rosario3B Jos RamrezDH Josh Bell2B Andrs Gimnez1B Josh NaylorRF Oscar GonzalezC Mike ZuninoCF Myles StrawSP Shane Bieber, CF Yonathan DazaLF Kris Bryant3B Ryan McMahon1B C.J. 2. Rob Brantly (L) C, 1. 5. With Trevor Story sidelined to start the year following elbow surgery in January, the Red Sox have questions at the middle infield spots. 8. 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. 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. 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. Jaylin Davis (R) RF 4. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF Slugger Paul Goldschmidt is still the D-backs player to watch while he vies for his first ever NL MVP Award. ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Austin Hays (R) CF CF Enrique Hernandez2. Joey Gallo (L) RF Played: 17,730. 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. 6. Jorge Soler (R) DH Gregory Polanco (L) RF A middle of the order of Sean Murphy, Seth Brown and Jed Lowrie is not going to strike fear into the hearts of many opposing pitchers. Then it dawns on you that players your age are considered "grizzled veterans." 3. Mark Canha (R) LF 7. Stowers is a candidate to break camp with a spot on the roster as a fourth outfielder and DH option. Luis Robert (R) CF Alex Dickerson (L) LF 6. 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. Manager Rick Renteria has yet to name his closer, but Nate Jones is the early favorite for the job. Austin Meadows (L) LF Played: 16,759. For the Angels, everything starts with superstar Michael Trout. 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. The Rays enter the 2018 season with plenty of new faces set to play big roles, like Carlos Gomez and C.J. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B 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. 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. 4. 7. Eugenio Suarez (R) SS 6. More >Mets 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. 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. 5. There will be a lot of excitement when the Phillies open their season after a very eventful winter. 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.. Danny Santana (S) CF 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. Ian Happ (S) CF 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. Anthony Rendon (R) 3B That should completely transform an offense that was led by rookie Adolis Garcia and slugger Nathaniel Lowe a year ago. 2. 7. Whether or not the Giants can pull another rabbit out of their hat is one of the central questions of the 2022 season. Chris Owings (R) 2B Jose Trevino (R) C, 1. 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). Daniel Murphy (L) 1B 8. 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 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. 2. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B Danny Jansen (R) C, 1. 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. 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. 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. Evan Longoria (R) 3B 8. Boston Red Sox Opening Day Starting Lineups 2013-2022. C.J. Outside of the players listed above, catcher Francisco Mejia, infielders Jonathan Aranda and Taylor Walls and outfielders Vidal Brujn and Josh Lowe are also candidates for a starting role. Nos. 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. Nick Solak (R) 2B 6. Marcell Ozuna (R) LF More >A's 7. SP matchup: Framber Valdez (HOU) vs. Shohei Ohtani (LAA) -- The reigning AL MVP is about to start on Opening Day as a pitcher for the first time and of course Ohtani will be in the Angels' lineup as a hitter, too.See this new face: With Carlos Correa departing for the Twins, Astros top prospect Jeremy Pea is ready to take the mantle as the team's new starting shortstop.Note to know: The Astros have won nine Opening Day games in a row -- MLBs longest active streak. Francisco Cervelli (R) C Stephen Piscotty (R) RF LF Eloy Jimenez6. Daniel Vogelbach (L) DH They also re-signed Zack Greinke, who will almost certainly get the Opening Day nod on the mound over rising star Brady Singer. He is still only 24 years old and more than capable of living up to his top-prospect pedigree. Cavan Biggio (L) 3B 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. Mar 1, 2023. Wilmer Flores (R) DH RF Jackie Bradley Jr.9. 4. 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. lvarez has work to do on his defensive game, while Baty is recovering from a thumb injury that ended his 2022 campaign. Players to watch in the lineup will include speedster Delino DeShields at the top of the order and big bopper Joey Gallo behind him. 7. Compete for your chance at $1,000! Domingo Santana (R) RF Shohei Ohtani (L) DH 7. 5. 9. More >Brewers Those are significant ifs, though. With Luke Gregerson on the DL, righty Dominic Leone and lefty Tyler Lyons could split save chances early. DJ LeMahieu (R) 2B 5. Baseball is back. 9. Keston Hiura (R) 2B 3. Mitch Haniger (R) RF More >Angels Yuli Gurriel will start the season on the DL, but Houston has plenty of depth. 4. I have constructed a quiz on the website Sporcle to test your knowledge, with the following. 9. Nicky Delmonico (L) RF 5. 9. Joey Votto hasn't won the NL MVP since 2010 despite being one of MLB's best players annually; perhaps that changes in '18. With J.D. 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. 3. 9. Curt Casali (R) C, Blue Jays (Hyun-Jin Ryu) at Rays (Charlie Morton), 6:40 ET, 1. Kyle Isbel (L) RF 3. Rhys Hoskins (R) 1B Phillip Ervin (R) LF Given their salaries, Atlanta will likely try to squeeze what it can out of Marcell Ozuna ($18 million) and Eddie Rosario ($9 million). Rowdy Tellez (L) DH 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. Nick Madrigal (R) 2B, 1. 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. Yadier Molina (R) C This still looks like an average-at-best offense, though, and they don't have the pitching to pick up the slack. More >Rockies MLB had no in-person attendance during the 2020 regular season as the league played a 60-game campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jake Cronenworth (L) 2B 5. Marcus Semien (R) 2B 7. 8. March, 3. Tommy Pham (R) CF 7. 7. Cody Bellinger (L) CF 1. 1 offense in baseball. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B 3. 7. 2. . He should be fine for Thursday. 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. Brewers at Cubs (2:20 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 2. Luis Arraez (L) 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. Top prospect Nolan Gorman will give the team another impact bat once he arrives. More >Cardinals Yordan Alvarez (L) DH 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.