Jorge Polanco (S) SS Early-season performance will dictate which of Sam Dyson, Hunter Strickland and Tony Watson will earn the setup role behind closer Mark Melancon. 6. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B Jose Martinez (R) DH 3. Carlos Santana (S) 1B All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference. 9. 5. How will Seiya Suzuki adjust to the MLB game? Javier Baez (R) SS Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. 9. 1 prospect in baseball during his time in the Texas farm system, and while he never made much of an impact in his first go-around with the Rangers, he has since developed into a solid everyday outfielder. 9. 8. Teoscar Hernndez, R, RF 5. 2. Realmuto3B Alec BohmDH Darick HallRF Nick CastellanosCF Brandon Marsh2B Bryson StottSP Aaron Nola, DH Carlos SantanaCF Bryan ReynoldsLF Andrew McCutchen1B Ji-Man Choi3B Ke'Bryan HayesSS Oneil CruzRF Jack Suwinski2B Rodolfo CastroC Austin HedgesSP Rich Hill, 2B Ha-Seong KimRF Juan Soto3B Manny MachadoSS Xander Bogaerts1B Jake CronenworthDH Nelson CruzLF Matt CarpenterC Austin NolaCF Trent GrishamSP Yu Darvish, 2B Thairo EstradaCF Mike YastrzemskiRF Mitch HanigerDH Joc Pederson1B J.D. 9. DH Max Muncy5. Corey Seager (L) SS Myles Straw (R) CF Former top prospect Alek Thomas could play his way into a significant role with a strong spring training.
Projecting every 2022 MLB lineup, rotation - MLB.com 6. SS Xander Bogaerts4. 2. 3. JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. 3. 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. Martin Maldonado (R) C, 1. 3.
Do You Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? - YouTube Randal Grichuk (R) CF 7. 8. David Bote (R) 2B The addition of Brandon Belt on a one-year, $9.3 million deal will allow the Blue Jays to platoon Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen behind the plate while still potentially getting both guys into the lineup at least a few times a week. Tim Anderson (R) SS 2.
Yoshi Tsutsugo (L) 1B 3. Frazier could also see time at the corner outfield spots. Eric Sogard (L) 3B 9. With an Opening Day being celebrated yesterday, this is a. 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. Mallex Smith (L) RF, 1. 9. Luis Urias (R) SS Gio Urshela (R) 3B David Fletcher (R) 3B Max Stassi (R) C Sam Hilliard (L) LF 1B Jose Abreu4. Manny Machado (R) 3B 8. 9. Aledmys Diaz (R) DH Carlos Santana (S) 1B Jordan Luplow (R) LF Yandy Diaz (R) 1B 3. 9. 6. Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B Andrelton Simmons (R) SS 7. The Athletics ranked last in the majors in batting average (.216) and OPS (.627) last season and finished 29th in runs (568). Jose Abreu (R) 1B 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. Leury Garcia (S) LF March, 3. Yu Darvish (R) P, 1. Manager Rick Renteria has yet to name his closer, but Nate Jones is the early favorite for the job. 3. Andres Gimenez (L) SS, 1. 5. Miguel Rojas (R) SS, 1. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B 6. Get the Draft Kit in your inbox completely free here. 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. 3. 7. Martinez when the Sox open their AL East title defense. Willi Castro (S) SS Bubba Starling (R) CF, Make your Opening Day picks. 3. 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. Someone has to be the odd man out on the infield, and Donaldson struggled mightily in 2022. Corey Dickerson (L) LF Christian Yelich (L) LF Yuli Gurriel will start the season on the DL, but Houston has plenty of depth.
Oldest players on 2022 MLB Opening Day rosters - MLB.com Justin Upton (R) LF 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. 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. Gary Sanchez (R) C After a busy offseason of roster shuffling, it's worth taking an updated look at how all 30 lineups stack up heading into the 2022 season. 9. Joc Pederson (L) 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. Rowdy Tellez (L) DH Manny Machado (R) 3B Patience will be the key, though, as there are still plenty of holes in the lineup. Taylor Trammell (L) CF 8. Robbie Grossman (S) LF LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.7. 4. 4. Kyle Seager (L) 3B 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. 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. .
2020 Team-by-Team Starters | Baseball-Reference.com 7. Last year's rookie sensation Matt Olson might draw the most attention, but keep an eye out for the likes of Matt Chapman, Boog Powell, Stephen Piscotty and Dustin Fowler, too. 3. And Chris Sale is always a must-watch on the mound. 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. Leody Taveras (S) CF 5. Travis d'Arnaud (R) C More >Padres Jesus Aguilar (R) 1B 9. 6. Brandon Nimmo (L) CF 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.
2022 MLB Opening Day: Schedule, Friday baseball game times with Yankees 7. 2. Bo Bichette (R) SS 6. Tucker Barnhart (L) C Matt Davidson (R) DH 4. 8. Nick Solak (R) 2B 2. Jurickson Profar (S) LF Clint Frazier (R) LF, 1. 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. 6. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? 5. 8. 3. Austin Meadows (L) LF Check out. 4. Dylan Bundy gets the nod on Opening Day for the first time in his career, and Colby Rasmus, a career .252/.318/.463 hitter versus righties, should add to an already potent Orioles lineup. Jacob Stallings (R) C 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. Trent Grisham (L) CF, Mariners (Marco Gonzales) at Astros (Justin Verlander), 9:10 ET, 1. 2. 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. 8. Toronto also added another left-handed bat to the right-handed heavy roster. That said, bounce-back seasons from DJ LeMahieu and Torres would once again make this a top-tier offensive group. 7. 7. Javier Baez (R) SS Daniel Murphy (L) 1B Zack Collins (L) DH Hanser Alberto (R) 2B Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Ryan Zimmerman, Trea Turner and the returning Adam Eaton will spearhead the NL East champs. Francisco Mejia (S) C Jarrod Dyson (L) CF, 1. Guillermo Heredia (R) RF More >YankeesGiancarlo Stanton's Yankees debut. Played: 16,759. 4. Alec Bohm (R) 3B
2. Jesus Aguilar (R) 1B 6. Shohei Ohtani (L) DH 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.
MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Full list of pitchers starting Game 1 4.33. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B 6. Mark Canha (R) LF Chris Owings (R) 2B With a stacked lineup and pitching staff, the Bronx Bombers enter the regular season looking like a major World Series contender. 9. Rob Brantly (L) C, 1. Baseball is back for a very unique 2020 MLB season. 5. Mookie Betts (R) RF 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. Fried stepped up after Mike Soroka, the Braves' 2020 Opening Day starter, went down with a torn right Achilles, finishing the season 7-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 56 innings. MLB Players who have won both MVP and ROY. Nicky Lopez (L) SS, 1. Buster Posey (R) C 3. 5. CF Enrique Hernandez2. League: Friday March 3rd, 2023 . Justin Smoak (S) 1B 6. 7. Albert Pujols (R) 1B SS Bo Bichette5. Rangers at Blue Jays (7:07 p.m. 8. Mitch Moreland (L) DH Martinez5. 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. Matt Olson (L) 1B Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF The pitching staff is scary, too, with Jonathan Lester leading the way on Opening Day -- and Yu Darvish's debut soon to follow. Xander Bogaerts (R) SS Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B 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. section: | slug: mlb-opening-day-schedule-2021-matchups-live-stream-game-times-how-to-watch-first-day-of-baseball-season | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | The only viable option on the free-agent market is former rival Gary Sanchez. 9. Padres at D-backs (9:40 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 2. Feb 23, 2023. ), Reds at Braves (8:08 p.m., ESPN2)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 5. 4. C.J. 2. Nicky Lopez (L) 2B Didi Gregorius (L) SS Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich will be key new bats at the top of the lineup. 5. Mitch Garver (R) C 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. Austin Hays (R) CF 3. 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. Adam Frazier, Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez were added via trade to plug three significant roster holes, while a return to health for 2020 AL Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis will provide a significant in-house addition. More >NATIONAL LEAGUE EASTNationals Harrison Bader (R) CF, Diamondbacks (Madison Bumgarner) at Padres (Chris Paddack), 9:10 ET, 1. Kris Bryant (R) 3B Fernando Tatis Jr. (R) SS Brandon Crawford (L) SS That's a great problem to have, especially considering Anthony Rendon's injury issues over the past couple of seasons. Guardians at Royals (4:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Nick Maton, Tyler Nevin, non-roster invitee Andy Ibez and outfielder Matt Vierling could get looks at the hot corner in spring training. Top prospect Lewis Brinson should be in the lineup from Game 1, and more could follow. 7. Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH 2. 9. 6. Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B Anthony Santander (S) RF 8. 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. 9. 7. SP matchup: Tyler Mahle (CIN) vs. Max Fried (ATL) -- The World Series champs begin their title defense behind Fried, who's making his second straight Opening Day start after winning the clinching game of the Fall Classic.See this new face: Matt Olson will be taking over for Freddie Freeman at first base in Atlanta, with the 28-year-old lefty slugger coming off a 39-homer season for the A's.Note to know: For the 14th straight year, Joey Votto will start at first base for Cincinnati, breaking a tie with Dave Concepcion for second on the all-time franchise list for consecutive Opening Day starts, behind only Pete Rose (16). 9. White Sox at Tigers (1:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Right-hander Brad Brach will serve as closer with Zach Britton (Achilles) out until at least early June. Isan Diaz (L) 2B Ahead we've provided our best guess at who will take the field for each team when the 2023 season opens. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF Miguel Cabrera (R) 1B 6. Josh Rojas (L) SS Michael Brantley (L) LF Salvador Perez (R) C Mike Moustakas (L) 2B 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. 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. C Danny Jansen, Bench: 1B Greg Bird, IF Santiago Espinal, OF Raimel Tapia. 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. Yasmani Grandal (S) C 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. 2 spot in the batting order, but he moved up in the lineup only after Michael Brantley underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B Danny Santana (S) CF Jonathan India (R) 2B Travis Shaw (L) 3B No Lineup Released . David Dahl (L) LF James Paxton (L) Sonny Gray (R) No Lineup Released. Willy Adames (R) SS 8. Realmuto, Rhys Hoskins and Jean Segura to form one of the most potent offenses in the National League. 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. 3. ET on ESPN. Roberto Perez (R) C 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. 5. 2. 3. 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. SS Dansby Swanson9. Mar 1, 2023. 6. Charlie Blackmon (L) RF 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. Tommy Pham (R) LF Marcell Ozuna (R) LF Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B Michael Chavis (R) 1B 8. 9. 2020 OD starter: Mike Soroka C Travis d'Arnaud, Bench: C Manny Pina, IF/OF Orlando Arcia, OF Guillermo Heredia. 6. 2. The Reds lost two of their top hitters in Nick Castellanos and Jesse Winker and replaced them with Tommy Pham and Colin Moran. 2B Cavan Biggio9. 8. Even with Marcus Semien and his 133 OPS+ and 45 home runs now playing for the Texas Rangers, the Toronto Blue Jays still have a stacked lineup. 6.
MLB Daily Starting Lineups - Baseball Press 8. Elias Diaz (R) C Opening Day Lineups; Team Starting Lineups; Team Pitching Staffs; Marcel Projections; Playoff Odds; 2020 Most Common Starters. Compete for your chance at $1,000! The 25-year-old had a 1.025 OPS with 30 home runs in 98 games in the upper minors last year. Max Kepler (L) RF 4. 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. 4. Niko Goodrum (S) SS Any of them could play their way into a significant role with an impressive showing this spring. Pirates at Cardinals (4:15 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 5.
2020 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game - ESPN Rowdy Tellez (L) DH More >D-backs 1. 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. 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. 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.