Jake Fraley (L) LF 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. 8. Dylan Carlson (S) CF The Pirates are about to see what their young team can do. More >Mets 3. 3. 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. 4. There will be a lot of excitement when the Phillies open their season after a very eventful winter. 7. Michael Brantley (L) LF Royals phenom Bobby Witt Jr. made a resounding MLB debut against the newly minted Guardians in MLB.TV's Free Game of the Day, while the night slate features the defending World Series champion Braves against the Reds (on ESPN2), as well as Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani on the mound (and at the plate) against the Astros. Major League Baseball Opening Day 2021 is here. Mike Yastrzemski (L) CF Nelson Cruz (R) DH 4. George Springer (R) CF 30-26 1 of 10 3. 5. Yoshi Tsutsugo (L) 3B 62. Dodgers at Rockies (4:10 p.m. 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. 8. 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. Mike Trout (R) CF The White Sox announced that Giolito will make back-to-back Opening Day starts on March 15, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Eduardo Escobar (S) 2B 2. Jonathan Villar (S) CF Eddie Rosario (L) LF Aledmys Diaz (R) DH DH Alejandro Kirk6. 3. 7. Cron. Rowdy Tellez (L) DH 7. 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 Fernando Tatis Jr. (R) SS Mike Zunino (R) C Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Ryan Zimmerman, Trea Turner and the returning Adam Eaton will spearhead the NL East champs. Newcomers Evan Longoria, Andrew McCutchen and Austin Jackson figure to lead the way for the new-look Giants, who are down three key hurlers: Madison Bumgarner, Will Smith and Jeff Samardzija. Eric Hosmer (L) 1B 3. They could make a powerful first impression on Opening Day. Jose Iglesias (R) SS 3. 2. 7. Renato Nunez (R) DH 9. Nick Senzel (R) CF Adam Duvall (R) RF Eric Sogard (L) 3B Raimel Tapia (L) DH Miguel Cabrera (R) DH Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B 5. Adding perennial 20/20 threat Trevor Story to a lineup that already featured Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Didi Gregorius (L) SS The Opening Day action got going Thursday afternoon with Brewers-Cubs, which featured reigning NL Cy Young Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee. 3. Martin Maldonado (R) C, Giants (Jeff Samardzija) at Dodgers (Ross Stripling), 9:40 ET, 1. 7. 7. That pushed trade pickup Kyle Farmer to a utility role, while the trade of Luis Arraez likely means former top prospect Alex Kirilloff will settle in at first base. 4. Trevor Story (R) SS 5. More >AL CENTRALIndians 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. Cody Bellinger (L) CF 6. Mark Canha (R) LF Newcomer Dee Gordon will add speed to the top of a Seattle lineup spearheaded by sluggers Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz and Kyle Seager. Martinez5. 6. 2. Madison Bumgarner (R) P, 1. So who holds the inside track for each of those 26-man roster spots? Braves (Mike Soroka) at Mets (Jacob deGrom), 4:10 ET (ESPN), 1. Ramon Laureano (R) CF Maikel Franco (R) 3B 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. 9. ), Reds at Braves (8:08 p.m., ESPN2)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 5. The new campaign starts Thursday, and the league is returning to a full, 162-game schedule for the 2021 season. With Cesar Hernandez, Juan Soto, Nelson Cruz and Josh Bell penciled into the first four spots in the batting order, the Nationals are going to score runs. More >Giants Brandon Nimmo (L) 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. 9. There will be some March Madness next season in . More >NL CENTRALCubs Kevin Newman (R) SS 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. Jason Heyward (L) RF Danny Santana (S) CF 2020 MLB Team Starting Lineups. 5. Mookie Betts (R) RF The Phillies spent $179 million to add Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber in free agency, and they join Bryce Harper, J.T. Rafael Devers (L) 3B Scott Kingery (R) 2B The question is, how many players can you name from the A's 1970-1979 Opening Day lineups? Josh Reddick (L) RF lvarez has work to do on his defensive game, while Baty is recovering from a thumb injury that ended his 2022 campaign. 4. 8. The Twins will start the season with many of the same position players who got them to the AL Wild Card Game last year, including franchise cornerstones Joe Mauer and James Dozier and the electric Byron Buxton, but the pitching staff has been revamped. Not sure who is starting for your team? 7. 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. The Rangers still have a hole to plug in left field, and a reunion with Jurickson Profar still looks like their best option. 1. 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. Bryan Reynolds (S) LF Rhys Hoskins (R) 1B 8. 5. 4. Tommy La Stella (L) 2B 9. Rowdy Tellez (L) DH 5. Ketel Marte (S) 2B In other action, an Apple TV+ doubleheader will combine Max Scherzer's Mets debut against his former team, the Nationals, with another Angels-Astros tilt from Anaheim. 5. RF Teoscar Hernandez4. 2B Ozzie Albies3. DH Alex Dickerson7. 7. 9. MLB Lineups. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS Franmil Reyes (R) DH 9. Tommy Edman (86 games), Dylan Carlson (29 games), Brendan Donovan (25 games) and Lars Nootbaar (20 games) all saw time in the leadoff spot in the lineup last year, and spring training will likely determine who is tasked with filling that role for the upcoming season. The only viable option on the free-agent market is former rival Gary Sanchez. 1B Jose Abreu4. Matt Chapman (R) 3B 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. 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. 4. Andrew McCutchen (R) LF Aaron Nola (R) P, 1. 7. 6. LF Chris Taylor8. Whit Merrifield (R) RF "Oscar Colas is going to be given every opportunity to see if he can become our right fielder on a daily basis," White Sox manager Pedro Grifol. 9. Francisco Lindor (S) SS 3. David Dahl (L) CF 2. 8. Nick Senzel (R) CF 4. 9. 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. Oscar Mercado (R) CF, Brewers (Brandon Woodruff) at Cubs (Kyle Hendricks), 7:10 ET (ESPN), 1. C Travis d'Arnaud, Bench: C Manny Pina, IF/OF Orlando Arcia, OF Guillermo Heredia. Tom Murphy (R) C Keep an eye on J.D. 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. He is still only 24 years old and more than capable of living up to his top-prospect pedigree. 5. 4. Jose Iglesias (R) SS 7. 8. 3. Jorge Polanco (S) 2B 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. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B 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). Miguel Rojas (R) SS Jorge Polanco (S) SS Aaron Hicks (S) CF 9. Myles Straw (R) CF 9. 5. Garrett Hampson (R) CF 3. 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. They're especially stacked at the top of their order -- Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado are a fearsome troika. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B Mets at Nationals (7:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >, SP matchup: Tylor Megill (NYM) vs. Patrick Corbin (WSH) -- Thanks to late spring injuries to Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, new Mets manager Buck Showalter had to go to Plan C for Opening Day.See this new face: Free agent addition Starling Marte is expected to man right field for the Mets. Jesse Winker (L) LF DO YOU KNOW EVERY 2022 MLB STARTING LINEUP? 2. 1 prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, to make his highly anticipated MLB debut.Note to know: After trading Jordan Luplow to Arizona, the Guardians will start a different center fielder on Opening Day for the 10th consecutive season. 7. Kolten Wong (L) 2B Coming off back-to-back solid seasons with Toronto, left-hander J.A. Rangers (Jon Gray) at Blue Jays (Jos Berros) 7:07 p.m. Friday. 2. 3. Amed Rosario (R) SS, Tigers (Matthew Boyd) at Reds (Sonny Gray), 6:10 ET, 1. 6. 5. Nick Madrigal (R) 2B, 1. Mar 1, 2023. 4. Check out https://auctionofchampions.com for all your sports memorabilia needs!Quiz: https://www.sporcle.com/games/nymets18/2022-mlb-opening-day-starting-lineups----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://twitter.com/GiraffeNeckMarc https://www.instagram.com/GiraffeNeckMarc https://www.tiktok.com/@giraffeneckmarc?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Business Email: giraffeneckgaming@gmail.com Teoscar Hernndez, R, RF 5. 3B Rafael Devers3. Jacob Stallings (R) C 8. 4. 9. Joc Pederson (L) DH Tim Anderson (R) SS Charlie Blackmon (L) RF 8. All 30 MLB teams were scheduled to be in action April 1, and there are some intriguing matchups on the Opening Day schedule. Max Stassi (R) C 6. ET. Bryce Harper (L) RF Asdrubal Cabrera (S) 3B 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. 1 prospect, Bobby Witt Jr., playing third base. Do you Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup?What is the opening day lineup for every team in MLB for the 2021 season? 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. 3B Justin Turner6. SS Bo Bichette5. 1B Bobby Dalbec8. 2. CF Enrique Hernandez2. The Nos. 4. Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B Jorge Soler (R) DH 8. 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. 2. 9. They are likely still a couple of years away from making any sort of real noise in the NL West, though. C.J. 7. 7. 8. Freddy Galvis (S) SS 7. 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. Chris Davis (L) 1B 5. Yu Darvish (R) P, 1. Tim Anderson (R) SS Alex Bregman (R) 3B DH Gavin Sheets9. 5. Given their salaries, Atlanta will likely try to squeeze what it can out of Marcell Ozuna ($18 million) and Eddie Rosario ($9 million). 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. 8. Luis Robert (R) CF Xander Bogaerts (R) SS 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. 5 or 6 spot. 8. 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 . 9. Miguel Rojas (R) SS, 1. Elvis Andrus (R) SS, 1. 4. 3. 7. Dominate your Fantasy Baseball draft with our free Draft Kit, which gives you must-have sleepers, breakouts, busts, and rankings. 2. Kyle Seager (L) 3B Charlie Blackmon (L) RF 7. Kris Bryant (R) 3B 5. After an offseason of twists and turns, Carlos Correa found his way back to the Twins on a six-year deal. 8. Avisail Garcia (R) RF 3. The Braves effectively addressed the biggest hole in the roster by acquiring Matt Olson and promptly signing him to an eight-year, $168 million extension, turning the page from Freddie Freeman with a player who is four-and-a-half years younger and every bit as productive. More >Twins 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. Realmuto, Rhys Hoskins and Jean Segura to form one of the most potent offenses in the National League. 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. Brandon Crawford (L) SS 5. The 24-year-old has a .394 on-base percentage and. 7. Jeff McNeil (L) 3B Salvador Perez (R) C The 22-year-old hit .231/.275/.344 with a. 4. Buster Posey (R) C 2. Top prospect Nolan Gorman will give the team another impact bat once he arrives. 2. 7. That will give prospect Brice Turang more time to develop in the minors rather than being counted on as the starting second baseman. 6. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B 9. Jose Altuve (R) 2B 1. Any of them could play their way into a significant role with an impressive showing this spring. 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. 2. 9. 8. 8. Salvador Perez (R) C 2. Justin Upton (R) LF The platoon of left-handed-hitting Gavin Sheets and right-handed-hitting Andrew Vaughn in the designated hitter role could be extremely productive, while Jake Burger and Adam Haseley provide MLB-ready depth at Triple-A. With J.D. Stowers is a candidate to break camp with a spot on the roster as a fourth outfielder and DH option. Joc Pederson (L) LF 6. 8. 8. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Projecting every 2022 MLB lineup, rotation Predicting '22 lineups, rotations, closers April 7th, 2022 Here's how each club's lineup and starting rotation is predicted to look on Opening Day: AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST BLUE JAYS 1. 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 | Zack Collins (L) DH 6. German Marquez (R) P, 1. No Gavin Lux -- big problem. 9. Gavin Lux (L) 2B And Chris Sale is always a must-watch on the mound. As Major League Baseball starts, sign up to play ESPN fantasy baseball here and get ready for Opening Day with predictions, storylines and recap of all the big offseason moves. 2. 4. Chris Taylor will provide depth at both positions, but he could be relegated to a utility role if more than one of those up-and-comers seizes the opportunity. Justin Williams (L) RF 5. Brian Anderson (R) 3B 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. Carlos Correa (R) SS We're tracking batting orders from across the majors, including the first NL games since the universal DH was adapted for the season. Wilson Ramos (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. Max Kepler (L) RF Niko Goodrum (S) SS Cron (R) 1B 2B Cavan Biggio9. 5. 3B Yoan Moncada5. Padres at D-backs (9:40 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Colin Moran (L) 3B Brandon Woodruff (L) P, 1. 2. Adam Haseley (L) CF 4. DJ Stewart (L) LF, 1. Austin Riley (R) 3B Mitch Moreland (L) DH Lorenzo Cain (R) CF Mike Yastrzemski (L) RF Rob Brantly (L) C, 1. And Ryan Braun will be playing first base on Opening Day. 2. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B 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. TheLos Angeles Dodgersbegin their title defense with a trip to face theColorado Rockiesat Coors Field. 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. Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) 3B, Twins (Jose Berrios) at White Sox (Lucas Giolito), 8:10 ET, 1. MLB - 2022 Opening Day Lineups Quiz - By deej Popular Quizzes Today 1 Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield 2 Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield 3 Countries of the World 4 Erase the USA (No Outlines) Sports Baseball QUIZ LAB SUBMISSION Random Sports or Baseball Quiz MLB - 2022 Opening Day Lineups 2. 6. The last was in 2017. Baseball Press MLB Lineups; My Lineups; Bullpen Usage; Login. RF AJ Pollock8. Willi Castro (S) SS Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B 6. Tommy Edman (S) 2B The Rockies' lineup will look a lot like the one that led them to the playoffs last season for the first time since 2009. 2. Nico Hoerner (R) 2B More >NATIONAL LEAGUE EASTNationals Wilson Ramos (R) C Yuli Gurriel will start the season on the DL, but Houston has plenty of depth. Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) CF 2. Whether or not the Giants can pull another rabbit out of their hat is one of the central questions of the 2022 season. 6. 8. 4. 9. 12:52 pm ET, You can find every team's early season attendance plan here, Get the Draft Kit in your inbox completely free here, reportedly called off due to COVID-19 issues, MLB rumors: Dodgers, Yankees seek depth after injuries, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to miss WBC with knee injury, Kik Hernndez recounts on-field bathroom accident, Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter has tender elbow, Max Scherzer fools hitter with new pitch clock rules, Report: Padres looking to extend Juan Soto, Josh Hader, Phillies top prospect Painter has elbow tenderness, Report: Padres looking to extend Soto, Hader, Report: Mets to use six-man rotation at times in 2023, Dodgers SS Gavin Lux tears ACL, will miss entire season. Cavan Biggio (L) 3B 3. 9. Randal Grichuk (R) CF More >D-backs Jose Altuve (R) 2B Mike Trout (R) CF 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. Dylan Moore (R) 2B 3. Meanwhile, Starling Marte hit second in 107 of the 116 games he started. 5. 7. 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. 79. Albert Pujols (R) 1B

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