starting lineup
noun
: the list of players who are playing when a game begins
The manager has made some changes to the starting lineup.
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That level of production was enough to convince the Giants brass to give him the call-up to the majors, though manager Tony Vitello did not put him in Sunday’s starting lineup after a long travel day to join the team in Colorado.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The Mets’ starting lineup on Opening Day this season combined to hit 176 home runs last season.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Every player in Henry’s starting lineup had a hit.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Foothill’s starting lineup didn’t feature a senior.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The Mets’ starting lineup on Opening Day this season combined to hit 176 home runs last season.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Every player in Henry’s starting lineup had a hit.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Foothill’s starting lineup didn’t feature a senior.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
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“Starting lineup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20lineup. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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