It’s been nearly six months, but the St. Louis Cardinals are back at Busch and I am back recapping what will hopefully be 100+ Cardinal wins this season! Following pregame ceremonies honoring Cardinals Hall of Famers — including a great video tribute for Scott Rolen, St. Louis’ newest MLB Hall of Famer — the entire 2023 team was introduced as well.
Everyone not included in Thursday’s lineup was introduced first, followed by the starters. Here’s how Oli Marmol’s 2023 Opening Day lineup shook out:
- Brendan Donovan, 2B
- Lars Nootbaar, LF
- Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
- Nolan Arenado, 3B
- Willson Contreras, C
- Tyler O’Neill, CF
- Nolan Gorman, DH
- Jordan Walker, RF
- Tommy Edman, SS
Miles Mikolas - SP
The Toronto Blue Jays made a few additions in the off-season as well, and rolled out this starting nine:
- George Springer, RF
- Bo Bichette, SS
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.