8. Cron (R) 1B Dylan Carlson (S) CF 4. Josh Rojas (L) SS Jack Suwinski and Rodolfo Castro both have some intriguing offensive upside, but they will need to earn their starting roles this spring. 3. March, 3. Eight more season-opening matchups will wait for Friday, with the Red Sox and Yankees kicking it off after their opener was postponed on Thursday. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF Asdrubal Cabrera (S) 3B 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. Wilson Ramos (R) C Jose Martinez (R) DH Lorenzo Cain (R) CF 4. Versatile infielders Abraham Toro and Owen Miller could be factors at second and third base, though they will need to play their way onto the roster since both have minor league options remaining. Taylor Trammell (L) CF Dansby Swanson (R) SS The Pirates have a pair of rising stars in Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes, and it's only a matter of time before top prospect Oneil Cruz joins them. Bryan Reynolds (S) LF Check back for updates as teams announce their Opening Day starting lineups for all of Friday's games, beginning with an NL East Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets showdown at 4 p.m. 2. Keibert Ruiz and Lane Thomas are both major X-factors for their offense. Miami's offseason trades have made room for a lot of up-and-coming talent. With Trevor Story sidelined to start the year following elbow surgery in January, the Red Sox have questions at the middle infield spots. 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Crawford and Brandon Belt are both coming off career years that could be tough to duplicate, while Buster Posey has been replaced by rookie Joey Bart. Austin Barnes (R) C 6. 5. 8. 1. Rafael Devers (L) 3B 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). 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. Ender Inciarte (L) CF Francisco Mejia (S) C 8. 4. 5. J.P. Crawford (L) SS, 2021 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game, The greatest lineups ever? Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF Tony Wolters (L) C<, 1. 4. Rowdy Tellez (L) DH 2. Kevin Newman (R) SS Michael A. Taylor (R) CF 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. 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. Yandy Diaz (R) 1B 9. 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). The Los Angeles Dodgers found a built-in replacement for Corey Seager when they acquired Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals last summer, and then they went out and signed Freddie Freeman in free agency to provide another superstar presence in the lineup. They also re-signed Zack Greinke, who will almost certainly get the Opening Day nod on the mound over rising star Brady Singer. Justin Williams (L) RF 7. 8. The Athletics ranked last in the majors in batting average (.216) and OPS (.627) last season and finished 29th in runs (568). 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. More >Twins Young players Bryson Stott, Alec Bohm, Matt Vierling and Mickey Moniak could push them even higher up these rankings. 4. Roberto Perez (R) C Ozzie Albies (S) 2B 9. CF Cody Bellinger9. 2. 6. Eduardo Escobar (S) 2B 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 LF Alex Verdugo6. Mike Moustakas (L) 2B But one that hasn't changed: staff ace Chris Archer, who'll be making his fourth straight Opening Day start for Tampa Bay. ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. J.P. Crawford (L) SS SP matchup: Shane Bieber (CLE) vs. Zack Greinke (KC) -- Two former Cy Young winners duel in Greinke's homecoming to Kansas City, where the 38-year-old won the award in 2009 and started on Opening Day 2010.See this new face: Bobby Witt Jr. has won a spot on the Opening Day roster, paving the way for the No. Rangers at Blue Jays (7:07 p.m. 9. 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. Can journeyman Frank Schwindel, Patrick Wisdom and Rafael Ortega duplicate the unexpected success they had last year following the summer fire sale? Baseball Player Nicknames #1. 7. 2020 MLB Team Starting Lineups. 2. Do you Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup?What is the opening day lineup for every team in MLB for the 2021 season? White Sox at Tigers (1:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. SP matchup: Nathan Eovaldi (BOS) vs. Gerrit Cole (NYY) -- It's a rematch of the 2021 AL Wild Card Game, when Eovaldi outpitched Cole, and both pitchers are also making their third straight Opening Day starts for their clubs.See this new face: Trevor Story, who had 24 home runs and 20 stolen bases for the Rockies in 2021, will get his welcome to the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry as Boston's new second baseman. 9. 4. 5. 9. Rangers (Jon Gray) at Blue Jays (Jos Berros) 7:07 p.m. Friday. Roberto Perez (R) C 4. 6. Adalberto Mondesi (S) SS Max Kepler (L) RF 8. How long before we see Nick Pratto and MJ Melendez in the majors? 8. 2. A high-powered lineup can take a lot of pressure off the hurlers, and last year, the highest-scoring team in baseball reached the World Series as the Houston Astros plated 5.3 runs per game during the regular season to alleviate some of the burden on a young pitching staff. 4. 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. 4. 4. The 22-year-old hit .231/.275/.344 with a. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B Charlie Blackmon (L) RF 1 offense in baseball. DH Alex Dickerson7. Mark Canha (R) LF 6. 6. He hit .319/.387/.540 in 318 plate appearances in the upper levels of the minors last year, and he's widely regarded as one of the best defensive shortstops in the minors. Martinez (R) DH Max Muncy (L) 1B Ramon Laureano (R) CF More >Braves 8. When he's not catching, Travis d'Arnaud will be an option to start at designated hitter, though that could mean the club carries a third catcher. Keston Hiura (R) 2B Ryan McBroom (R) 1B 7. Adding Carlos Correa, Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela should provide a boost, while the outfield trio of Alex Kirilloff, Byron Buxton and Max Kepler will be the X-factor in a potential return to the top 10. 2. 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. 4. 9. 5. Twins. Jose Trevino (R) C, 1. Carlos Correa (R) SS Jed Lowrie (S) 2B Fernando Tatis Jr. (R) SS 5. 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. RF Eddie Rosario2. Alex Bregman (R) 3B "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. 3. Myles Straw (R) CF 7. David Fletcher (R) 2B 4. 3. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B Orlando Arcia (R) SS, 1. 9. It's the rest of their lineup that keeps them from climbing any higher in these rankings. Harrison Bader (R) CF, Diamondbacks (Madison Bumgarner) at Padres (Chris Paddack), 9:10 ET, 1. Cavan Biggio still has plenty of upside, Alejandro Kirk will be turned loose in the starting DH role, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is capable of star-caliber production if he can just find a bit more consistency over the course of a 162-game season. 2. Joe McCarthy (L) DH You can find every team's early season attendance plan here. 2. 6. Corey Dickerson (L) LF Max Fried (L) P, 1. Andrew McCutchen (R) LF 3. 6. Jonathan India (R) 2B Kevin Newman (R) SS 4. 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. 4. Two powerful lineups. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B 3. Incumbent Reese McGuire and non-roster invitee Jorge Alfaro are the leading candidates for the starting catcher job, while the versatile Connor Wong is also on the 40-man roster. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS 7. Willi Castro (S) SS This still looks like an average-at-best offense, though, and they don't have the pitching to pick up the slack. Whit Merrifield (R) RF Sean Murphy (R) C, 2020 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game, The greatest lineups ever? 9. Ryan Braun (R) DH Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. 5. Mike Zunino (R) C, Marlins (Sandy Alcantara) at Phillies (Aaron Nola), 7:05 ET, 1. Astros at Angels (9:38 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Any of them could play their way into a significant role with an impressive showing this spring. RF AJ Pollock8. RF Jackie Bradley Jr.9. Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B Leury Garcia (S) 2B, Pirates (Joe Musgrove) at Cardinals (Jack Flaherty), 8:15 ET, 1. Expect to see lefty Brad Hand in a variety of high-leverage situations. Eloy Jimenez (R) LF Royals: Most of the Royals' Opening Day lineup seems set, and yes, that includes baseball's No. 2 spot in the batting order, but he moved up in the lineup only after Michael Brantley underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. Franmil Reyes (R) DH 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. 8. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF 5. TheLos Angeles Dodgersbegin their title defense with a trip to face theColorado Rockiesat Coors Field. Who will bat second in 2023? 2. Avisail Garcia (R) RF 6. C Christian Vazquez, Bench: C Kevin Plawecki, 1B/3B Travis Shaw, IF/OF Christian Arroyo, OF Rob Refsnyder. 6. 4. 5. 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. Alex Jackson (R) C, 1. Mark Canha (R) LF 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. 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. Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B Despite those moves, there are still roster decisions to make. Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Ryan Zimmerman, Trea Turner and the returning Adam Eaton will spearhead the NL East champs. Newcomer Dee Gordon will add speed to the top of a Seattle lineup spearheaded by sluggers Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz and Kyle Seager. 2. Jake Cave (L) CF Yoshi Tsutsugo (L) 3B 8. 2. Major League Baseball Opening Day 2021 is here. How will Seiya Suzuki adjust to the MLB game? Renato Nunez (R) DH ET on ESPN. With J.D. 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. The Rangers still have a hole to plug in left field, and a reunion with Jurickson Profar still looks like their best option. Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. 8. Travis Shaw (L) 3B That's a great problem to have, especially considering Anthony Rendon's injury issues over the past couple of seasons. 3. 3. 7. 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. Behind those longtime stars, the Tigers will also have high expectations for players like Nicholas Castellanos in 2018. Cavan Biggio (L) 2B MLB Lineups. 9. Stats courtesy of Baseball Reference unless otherwise noted. Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B 3. The speedster led the Majors with 47 stolen bases in 2021 while hitting .310.Note to know: The Mets rank first all-time in winning percentage (.650) in the first game of the season, including victories in 39 of the past 52 openers. Can third baseman Alex Bregman return to the MVP-level production he showed in 2019? 4. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF 8. More >NATIONAL LEAGUE EASTNationals Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. 7. Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich will be key new bats at the top of the lineup. 7. 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. 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. 9. As at Phillies (3:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Austin Hays (R) CF 9. 3. Yoshi Tsutsugo (L) 1B Freddie Freeman (L) 1B Travis Shaw (L) 3B 3B Yoan Moncada5. Nick Senzel (R) CF 5. The last was in 2017. MLB Opening Day Starters of the 2010s. 3. Rhys Hoskins (R) 1B 5. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Kolten Wong (L) 2B Jorge Alfaro (R) C Ramon Laureano (R) CF 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. Former top prospect Sam Huff and non-roster invitee Sandy Len would be the leading candidates for that spot. Salvador Perez (R) C Carlos Santana will be making his debut, Rhys Hoskins will be starting his first full big league season, Aaron Nola will get the ball looking to make the leap to ace status, and Jacob Arrieta's first start will be on the horizon. 5. 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. 4. lvarez has work to do on his defensive game, while Baty is recovering from a thumb injury that ended his 2022 campaign. 5. Edwin Encarnacion (R) DH 6. Marcus Semien (R) SS 9. Alex Gordon (L) LF And Chris Sale is always a must-watch on the mound. 8. Mitch Moreland (L) DH Cody Bellinger (L) CF More >NL CENTRALCubs 2. It might seem like Jeff McNeil is the obvious choice for the No. The old adage says that pitching wins championships, but it's awfully difficult to even reach the postseason without a productive offensive attack. Paul DeJong (R) SS 4. Anthony Santander (S) RF David Fletcher (R) 3B C Danny Jansen, Bench: 1B Greg Bird, IF Santiago Espinal, OF Raimel Tapia. 4. Eric Sogard (L) 3B Mallex Smith (L) RF, 1. 4. Carson Kelly (R) C Jose Altuve (R) 2B 9. Aaron Nola (R) P, 1. SP matchup: Lucas Giolito (CWS) vs. Eduardo Rodriguez (DET) Giolito will make his third consecutive Opening Day start, the most since Mark Buehrle amassed four straight from 2008-11.See this new face: After six years in Boston, Rodriguez will serve as a veteran presence atop Detroits young starting rotation.Note to know: Coming into this season, Miguel Cabrera is behind only Albert Pujols (21) for the longest active streak of Opening Day starts (18), with the past 14 coming in Detroit. No Gavin Lux -- big problem. Bo Bichette (R) SS Adam Haseley (L) CF 3. Check back for updates as teams announce their starting lineups for all of Thursday's games, beginning with an AL East Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees showdown at 1 p.m. 7. Colin Moran (L) 3B 4. Scott Kingery (R) 2B 7. The Guardians have one of the most set lineups in baseball heading into spring training. 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. Christian Yelich (L) LF Joey Votto hasn't won the NL MVP since 2010 despite being one of MLB's best players annually; perhaps that changes in '18. 5. 9. 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 . Chad Pinder (R) RF Franmil Reyes (R) DH 5. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories_howtowatch, at David Peralta (L) LF Veteran Homer Bailey is tabbed for his first career Opening Day start. 5. Raimel Tapia (L) DH J.D. CF Luis Robert3. Victor Caratini (S) C Players to watch in the lineup will include speedster Delino DeShields at the top of the order and big bopper Joey Gallo behind him. 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. 5. 5. 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