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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April 21: What you need to know for Monday
Todd Zola: Here is one last reminder that the schedule starts early with an 11:10 AM ET first pitch in Fenway Park between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. The remaining seven games are evening affairs beginning at 6:10 PM ET.
The White Sox will be without recently called up SS Chase Meidroth as he was placed on the 10-day IL due to right thumb inflammation. Jacob Amaya is playing shortstop today while Lenyn Sosa will also be in the mix for as long as Meidroth is absent. Top prospect C Edgar Quero has started his career 4-for-11 with a pair of doubles, earning himself the cleanup spot today.
San Diego Padres 1B Luis Arraez left yesterday's game after the first inning after running into Mauricio Dubon of the Houston Astros while hustling out a bunt. Arraez is questionable for today's meeting with the Detroit Tigers. Connor Joe would probably fill in at first base, if needed.
The Tigers may also be down a player today with OF Kerry Carpenter being evaluated due to right hamstring soreness. Zach McKinstry is the likely beneficiary if Carpenter needs to miss any action.
Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Tyler Glasnow and Arizona Diamondbacks RHP Joe Kelly both left yesterday's outing with cramps. Both are currently expected to make their next scheduled start.
Apr 20: What you need to know for Sunday
Todd Zola: Sunday brings bonus baseball with Friday's postponement in Coors Field being made up today with the Colorado Rockies hosting the Washington Nationals for a pair. The over/under for both games is 10.5, so squeeze in as many batters as possible from this one.
Today's action starts at 1:35 p.m. ET with five contests. The ESPN Sunday Night Baseball affair features a great starting pitcher matchup with Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros hosting Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres.
Los Angeles Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani is expected to rejoin the club today and return to his familiar leadoff spot in Arlington.
Texas Rangers OF Wyatt Langford is ticketed to come off the IL and return to today's lineup when the club hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Josh Smith off to a .341/.438/.512 start, he's likely moving to first base, leaving Jake Burger and Joc Pederson to share DH duties. Smith had been covering left field.
The Cincinnati Reds are calling up Randy Wynne to serve as the primary pitcher for their Sunday road date with the Baltimore Orioles. Nick Lodolo was expected to start, but he's away from the team on paternity leave.
Miami Marlins OF Griffin Conine dislocated his shoulder yesterday and is earmarked for a lengthy IL stint. Dane Myers and Javier Sanoja are in line for more playing time.
Tomorrow is Patriots Day in Boston, which means the annual 11:05 a.m. ET start in Fenway Park. Pickups need to be completed by the early first pitch, though you can still maneuver the rest of your roster.