Everything that happens in and around MLB has some additional context when viewed from a fantasy baseball perspective. From lineup changes to minor league call-ups to injuries and so much more, the news cycle will constantly affect player values in fantasy baseball.
Our fantasy baseball buzz file, with contributions from our ESPN fantasy writers, aims to provide fantasy managers with the intel they need as news breaks around MLB.
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July 22: What you need to know for Tuesday
Todd Zola: Tuesday's action gets underway at 6:40 p.m. ET with a trio of games. As is the case for most of the summer, there is potential for rain in Tampa Bay and Denver, with the Colorado Rockies game against the St. Louis Cardinals in much greater jeopardy than the Tampa Bay Rays versus the Chicago White Sox.
After tonight, 45-year-old Rich Hill will have made an appearance in 21 straight seasons. The Kansas City Royals will be the 14th organization for which he's pitched. The veteran southpaw began the season with Triple-A Omaha, starting nine games with a 5.36 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP over 42 innings.
The Atlanta Braves expect to have Austin Riley back manning the hot corner for tonight's home date with the San Francisco Giants. Riley has been out since July 11 due to an abdomen issue. However, because of the All-Star break, he has missed just six games. In the dozen games before he was hurt, Riley had posted a .327/.340/.551 line.
The injury-plagued relief corps of the Los Angeles Dodgers is down yet another man with Tanner Scott slated for an MRI today after having to leave last night's game due to a left forearm issue. The club has been using multiple relievers to close, with Kirby Yates and Alex Vesia likely to fill Scott's void.
Already missing Lars Nootbaar, the Cardinals outfield could be thinned further after Alec Burleson left last night's game as a result of a bruised right foot. He fouled a ball off his foot in the sixth inning of last night's 6-2 win over the Rockies. X-rays were negative, with Burleson deemed "day-to-day" for tonight's matchup against vulnerable righty Bradley Blalock.
The Athletics placed Denzel Clarke on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 right adductor strain. The club will miss his glove more than his bat as he's compiled seven defensive runs saved while batting just .230/.274/.372. JJ Bleday and Colby Thomas are candidates to take over in center field.
July 21: What you need to know for Monday
Todd Zola: A rare full Monday slate gets underway at 6:40 p.m. ET with a pair of contests. A couple of spots may be wet, most likely the Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays and the St. Louis Cardinals visiting the Colorado Rockies, but both games are expected to be played.
Freddie Freeman left Sunday's game in the sixth inning after being hit in the wrist by a pitch. X-rays were negative, with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts classifying Freeman as day-to-day. Freeman is questionable for Monday's opener of a home set with the Minnesota Twins.
Shohei Ohtani is slated to start for the Dodgers and is expected to log around three innings. Dustin May will handle the bulk of the game, rendering the righty as a viable streaming option since he doesn't need to record five innings to qualify for a win.
The Arizona Diamondbacks activated Ketel Marte from the restricted list prior to yesterday's game, but he didn't appear in the club's 5-3 win over the Cardinals. The All-Star second baseman is expected to return to the lineup Monday night when the Houston Astros visit the desert for the opener of a three-game interleague series.
The Astros will be without Isaac Paredes after he was placed on the 10-day IL with a strained right hamstring. Mauricio Dubon and Shay Whitcomb are ticketed for more work at the hot corner.
The New York Mets will reportedly recall Francisco Alvarez in advance of Monday's home date with the Los Angeles Angels. Alvarez was demoted a month ago, as both his offense and defense were below par. The catcher batted .270/.372/.757 for Triple-A Sugar Land and received praise for his framing and general work behind the plate. It's unclear how the work will be divided between Alvarez and Luis Torrens.