Daily MLB lineups, fantasy spin for every game
— -- Lineups are an important part of the daily fantasy baseball research process. Whether you're playing daily fantasy or setting a lineup in a season-long league with daily changes, you'll want to make sure your preferred players are starting and in favorable spots in the order.
With that in mind, ESPN will provide daily lineups for every MLB team, along with expert advice on how fantasy players should approach the day's lineups and matchups.
Please note that projected lineups are used until confirmed lineups are announced. Confirmed lineups are paired with the sources we use to populate the batting order, which is linked in each team's lineup module. Updates (including scratches) will be reflected as they become available.
Note: Projected lineups are educated guesses by our editors, who consider platoon matchups, recent lineups, injuries, news and other factors. All times listed are ET.
Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox, 1:05 p.m.
Carlos Gomez will sit for the Astros, as will Tyler White. Both have been struggling lately, and are replaced by Jake Marisnick and Marwin Gonzalez, respectively.
The hot-hitting Jackie Bradley Jr. jumps up to second for Boston on Saturday, as Dustin Pedroia gets a day off. Josh Rutledge bats eighth and plays second for the veteran.
Bradley is in a great spot for daily fantasy purposes, batting second in such a hot lineup. If he continues his trend of getting on base, he should be driving in runs as well as scoring them as his teammates knock him in.
Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
The White Sox don't change much of anything with their Saturday lineup, as Dioner Navarro gets the start behind the plate in an otherwise standard batting order.
The Yankees, on the other hand, continue to deal with injuries and a lack of depth. Austin Romine will bat ninth and DH, a sign that the team is really lacking in viable options to rotate into the starting lineup.
This is good news for Starlin Castro, who will remain near the top of the order for the foreseeable future. Today's matchup with Jose Quintana isn't great, but Castro is a name to keep an eye on for daily games whenever he bats this high.
Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals, 1:05 p.m.
This is the first game of a doubleheader, which means the two catchers in these lineups are almost certainly not going to play in the nightcap. Look for J.T. Realmuto and Jose Lobaton to start in Game 2.
Daniel Murphy's move to the fourth spot to help protect Bryce Harper should have happened a month ago, as the on-base machine puts a lot of pressure on pitchers to not just give Harper a free pass.
For Miami, the batting order is fairly predictable, as they'll trot out a trio of lefties in the top five in hopes of catching a mistake from the talented Stephen Strasburg.
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
The Pirates take on Jake Arrieta this afternoon, meaning we shouldn't really spend any time worrying about who is batting where ...
For the Cubs, Jason Heyward remains in the lineup against the lefty Jeff Locke, batting second. Jorge Soler will join Heyward and Dexter Fowler in the outfield.
Miguel Montero returns from the DL and immediately hops back into the lineup, batting eighth and catching for Arrieta.
Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians, 4:10 p.m.
Joe Mauer leads off yet again for the Twins, as the veteran knows how to get on base even if he doesn't have the speed many associate with the No. 1 spot.
He'll be followed up by Eduardo Nunez, a spot normally held by Brian Dozier up until recently. Nunez gains a lot of value as a deep-league or daily option when he bats ahead of Miguel Sano.
With Michael Brantley back on the DL and Lonnie Chisenhall out, Cleveland is forced to roll with the only healthy outfielders they have left as "fourth outfielder" and utility man Jose Ramirez plays third base.
Oakland Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays, 6:10 p.m.
Yonder Alonso bats second for the A's, who are thinned out by injuries and generally like to change up their lineup based on matchups and whims.
He'll be followed up by a couple more lefties, as the A's stack three left-handed bats in the top five of the order against righty starter Matt Andriese.
For the Rays, Logan Forsythe's absence means the team has to ditch its traditional lineups and shuffle the deck. Brandon Guyer leads off against a right-handed starter, something we rarely see, as Steve Pearce plays second and bats seventh.
Desmond Jennings sits out for the Rays, as Corey Dickerson puts on his glove and will play in left.
Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m.
The Orioles give Hyun Soo Kim a start, which is probably overdue given his 11-for-23 start to the season with three walks and only two strikeouts. He has the potential to evolve into a top-of-the-order bat given his track record.
Pedro Alvarez doesn't play third base often, but if your league allows players to gain a position within a few games, he could be close to gaining valuable eligibility.
Justin Upton remains in center and Steven Moya plays in left while the struggling Anthony Gose watches from the bench.
Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:05 p.m.
As Billy Hamilton is away from the team on the bereavement list, prospect Jose Peraza gets a chance to take some swings in the bigs. He'll play center and bat second Saturday.
Otherwise, it's a predictable order for Cincinnati.
Freddy Galvis jumps up to fifth for the Phillies, who otherwise deploy a standard lineup of their own against the Reds.
Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals, 7:05 p.m.
Derek Dietrich leads off once again for the Marlins, who make the predictable change by subbing in J.T. Realmuto to catch for this second game of a doubleheader.
Adeiny Hechavarria is the only other position player for Miami to get subbed out for the nightcap, while the Nationals make slightly bigger changes ...
Bryce Harper will not start Game 2 of this doubleheader for Washington as he accepts his suspension and serves it during the nightcap. With Harper out, Daniel Murphy bats third and Wilson Ramos bats fourth. Ramos will be catching his second game in a row and is certainly a threat to get taken out for a pinch hitter.
Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson Werth also get the second game off after starting Saturday afternoon.
San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10 p.m.
Despite being in the initial lineup released by the Brewers, Ryan Braun was a late scratch with right wrist soreness -- adjust accordingly.
Jon Jay gets the day off for the Padres, with Travis Jankowski assuming his regular spot atop the lineup and playing center. Everything after Jankowski in the lineup is a familiar group of San Diego bats.
One of three catchers on the San Diego roster, Hector Sanchez, will bat seventh and get the nod behind the plate.
For the Brewers, Jonathan Villar leads off, shifting Domingo Santana to fifth. Chris Carter gets the day off as Jonathan Lucroy rests his legs at the cold corner instead of his usual role as catcher.
Atlanta Braves at Kansas City Royals, 7:15 p.m.
Nick Markakis continues to lead off for the Braves, although he'll do so as the designated hitter Saturday; it's his second straight assignment there as Atlanta plays at an AL park.
Other than a change behind the plate and some shuffling in the fourth and fifth spots, this is the same order the Braves rolled out Friday against Kansas City.
For the Royals, all of the healthy fantasy-relevant players are in the lineup in their usual spots, with the exception of struggling speedster Jarrod Dyson, who sits.
Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers, 8:05 p.m.
Michael Saunders leads off for the Blue Jays, who shift Justin Smoak ahead of Troy Tulowitzki but otherwise stick to their typical lineup with one other exception. Kevin Pillar was initially in Toronto's lineup, but he was scratched due to upper-body soreness. Ezequiel Carrera takes his place in the No. 7 spot and in center field.
Ian Desmond stays in center for Texas, replacing the demoted Delino DeShields, and will set the table for youngster Nomar Mazara, who bats third.
Ryan Rua will play left field on a regular basis until Shin-Soo Choo returns, with Choo rounding out the Rangers' preferred outfield with Mazara and Desmond.
New York Mets at Colorado Rockies, 8:10 p.m.
It's a Coors Field game, so little advice is needed. Take as many of these players as you can get in all of your fantasy lineups.
With that said ... the Mets offer a trio of lefties in the top five of their order who hold the platoon advantage over Eddie Butler. Michael Conforto might not be a .300 hitter who'll slug 50 homers, as his early season burst suggested, but he's a solid bat in a great matchup.
Likewise, Logan Verrett is not an ace pitcher who can hold down his current microscopic ERA. Lefty Colorado bats are all solid choices on Saturday.
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:10 p.m.
Brandon Crawford will watch from the bench as Kelby Tomlinson plays shortstop and bats eighth for the Giants on Saturday.
Angel Pagan slides up to seventh, which might actually be a slightly worse spot for him in terms of runs scored because Tomlinson and the pitcher are less likely to drive him home than the top three hitters.
For Arizona, Rickie Weeks bats cleanup and plays left field as David Peralta remains out of the lineup. Chris Hermann catches and bats fifth; both are in promising batting-order positions for daily games.
Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners, 9:10 p.m.
The Angels are incredibly thin behind their core of Mike Trout, Kole Calhoun and Albert Pujols, so expect to see a lot of unfamiliar names in their batting order. Gregorio Petit is the latest to shuffle into the lineup -- the team is lacking in healthy middle infielders.
Otherwise, it's a normal lineup for the Halos, and it's more business as usual for the Mariners, who stick with a familiar batting order.
This will be Jhoulys Chacin's first start for the Angels following his trade from Atlanta. His career numbers are a bit inflated with a lot of time spent at Coors Field, but there is still room for concern because he's still prone to giving up hits to left-handed bats.
St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Brandon Moss wins Saturday's lottery to decide who plays first base for the Cardinals. He'll bat fourth for St. Louis.
For the Dodgers, Yasiel Puig is relegated to seventh, a spot he's been in a few times over the past couple of weeks. Look elsewhere in daily contests.
Chase Utley returns to the top of the lineup for Los Angeles after Howie Kendrick manned second base on Friday.
Carlos Gomez will sit for the Astros, as will Tyler White. Both have been struggling lately, and are replaced by Jake Marisnick and Marwin Gonzalez, respectively.
The hot-hitting Jackie Bradley Jr. jumps up to second for Boston on Saturday, as Dustin Pedroia gets a day off. Josh Rutledge bats eighth and plays second for the veteran.
Bradley is in a great spot for daily fantasy purposes, batting second in such a hot lineup. If he continues his trend of getting on base, he should be driving in runs as well as scoring them as his teammates knock him in.
Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
The White Sox don't change much of anything with their Saturday lineup, as Dioner Navarro gets the start behind the plate in an otherwise standard batting order.
The Yankees, on the other hand, continue to deal with injuries and a lack of depth. Austin Romine will bat ninth and DH, a sign that the team is really lacking in viable options to rotate into the starting lineup.
This is good news for Starlin Castro, who will remain near the top of the order for the foreseeable future. Today's matchup with Jose Quintana isn't great, but Castro is a name to keep an eye on for daily games whenever he bats this high.
Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals, 1:05 p.m.
This is the first game of a doubleheader, which means the two catchers in these lineups are almost certainly not going to play in the nightcap. Look for J.T. Realmuto and Jose Lobaton to start in Game 2.
Daniel Murphy's move to the fourth spot to help protect Bryce Harper should have happened a month ago, as the on-base machine puts a lot of pressure on pitchers to not just give Harper a free pass.
For Miami, the batting order is fairly predictable, as they'll trot out a trio of lefties in the top five in hopes of catching a mistake from the talented Stephen Strasburg.
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
The Pirates take on Jake Arrieta this afternoon, meaning we shouldn't really spend any time worrying about who is batting where ...
For the Cubs, Jason Heyward remains in the lineup against the lefty Jeff Locke, batting second. Jorge Soler will join Heyward and Dexter Fowler in the outfield.
Miguel Montero returns from the DL and immediately hops back into the lineup, batting eighth and catching for Arrieta.
Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians, 4:10 p.m.
Joe Mauer leads off yet again for the Twins, as the veteran knows how to get on base even if he doesn't have the speed many associate with the No. 1 spot.
He'll be followed up by Eduardo Nunez, a spot normally held by Brian Dozier up until recently. Nunez gains a lot of value as a deep-league or daily option when he bats ahead of Miguel Sano.
With Michael Brantley back on the DL and Lonnie Chisenhall out, Cleveland is forced to roll with the only healthy outfielders they have left as "fourth outfielder" and utility man Jose Ramirez plays third base.
Oakland Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays, 6:10 p.m.
Yonder Alonso bats second for the A's, who are thinned out by injuries and generally like to change up their lineup based on matchups and whims.
He'll be followed up by a couple more lefties, as the A's stack three left-handed bats in the top five of the order against righty starter Matt Andriese.
For the Rays, Logan Forsythe's absence means the team has to ditch its traditional lineups and shuffle the deck. Brandon Guyer leads off against a right-handed starter, something we rarely see, as Steve Pearce plays second and bats seventh.
Desmond Jennings sits out for the Rays, as Corey Dickerson puts on his glove and will play in left.
Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m.
The Orioles give Hyun Soo Kim a start, which is probably overdue given his 11-for-23 start to the season with three walks and only two strikeouts. He has the potential to evolve into a top-of-the-order bat given his track record.
Pedro Alvarez doesn't play third base often, but if your league allows players to gain a position within a few games, he could be close to gaining valuable eligibility.
Justin Upton remains in center and Steven Moya plays in left while the struggling Anthony Gose watches from the bench.
Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:05 p.m.
As Billy Hamilton is away from the team on the bereavement list, prospect Jose Peraza gets a chance to take some swings in the bigs. He'll play center and bat second Saturday.
Otherwise, it's a predictable order for Cincinnati.
Freddy Galvis jumps up to fifth for the Phillies, who otherwise deploy a standard lineup of their own against the Reds.
Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals, 7:05 p.m.
Derek Dietrich leads off once again for the Marlins, who make the predictable change by subbing in J.T. Realmuto to catch for this second game of a doubleheader.
Adeiny Hechavarria is the only other position player for Miami to get subbed out for the nightcap, while the Nationals make slightly bigger changes ...
Bryce Harper will not start Game 2 of this doubleheader for Washington as he accepts his suspension and serves it during the nightcap. With Harper out, Daniel Murphy bats third and Wilson Ramos bats fourth. Ramos will be catching his second game in a row and is certainly a threat to get taken out for a pinch hitter.
Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson Werth also get the second game off after starting Saturday afternoon.
San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10 p.m.
Despite being in the initial lineup released by the Brewers, Ryan Braun was a late scratch with right wrist soreness -- adjust accordingly.
Jon Jay gets the day off for the Padres, with Travis Jankowski assuming his regular spot atop the lineup and playing center. Everything after Jankowski in the lineup is a familiar group of San Diego bats.
One of three catchers on the San Diego roster, Hector Sanchez, will bat seventh and get the nod behind the plate.
For the Brewers, Jonathan Villar leads off, shifting Domingo Santana to fifth. Chris Carter gets the day off as Jonathan Lucroy rests his legs at the cold corner instead of his usual role as catcher.
Atlanta Braves at Kansas City Royals, 7:15 p.m.
Nick Markakis continues to lead off for the Braves, although he'll do so as the designated hitter Saturday; it's his second straight assignment there as Atlanta plays at an AL park.
Other than a change behind the plate and some shuffling in the fourth and fifth spots, this is the same order the Braves rolled out Friday against Kansas City.
For the Royals, all of the healthy fantasy-relevant players are in the lineup in their usual spots, with the exception of struggling speedster Jarrod Dyson, who sits.
Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers, 8:05 p.m.
Michael Saunders leads off for the Blue Jays, who shift Justin Smoak ahead of Troy Tulowitzki but otherwise stick to their typical lineup with one other exception. Kevin Pillar was initially in Toronto's lineup, but he was scratched due to upper-body soreness. Ezequiel Carrera takes his place in the No. 7 spot and in center field.
Ian Desmond stays in center for Texas, replacing the demoted Delino DeShields, and will set the table for youngster Nomar Mazara, who bats third.
Ryan Rua will play left field on a regular basis until Shin-Soo Choo returns, with Choo rounding out the Rangers' preferred outfield with Mazara and Desmond.
New York Mets at Colorado Rockies, 8:10 p.m.
It's a Coors Field game, so little advice is needed. Take as many of these players as you can get in all of your fantasy lineups.
With that said ... the Mets offer a trio of lefties in the top five of their order who hold the platoon advantage over Eddie Butler. Michael Conforto might not be a .300 hitter who'll slug 50 homers, as his early season burst suggested, but he's a solid bat in a great matchup.
Likewise, Logan Verrett is not an ace pitcher who can hold down his current microscopic ERA. Lefty Colorado bats are all solid choices on Saturday.
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:10 p.m.
Brandon Crawford will watch from the bench as Kelby Tomlinson plays shortstop and bats eighth for the Giants on Saturday.
Angel Pagan slides up to seventh, which might actually be a slightly worse spot for him in terms of runs scored because Tomlinson and the pitcher are less likely to drive him home than the top three hitters.
For Arizona, Rickie Weeks bats cleanup and plays left field as David Peralta remains out of the lineup. Chris Hermann catches and bats fifth; both are in promising batting-order positions for daily games.
Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners, 9:10 p.m.
The Angels are incredibly thin behind their core of Mike Trout, Kole Calhoun and Albert Pujols, so expect to see a lot of unfamiliar names in their batting order. Gregorio Petit is the latest to shuffle into the lineup -- the team is lacking in healthy middle infielders.
Otherwise, it's a normal lineup for the Halos, and it's more business as usual for the Mariners, who stick with a familiar batting order.
This will be Jhoulys Chacin's first start for the Angels following his trade from Atlanta. His career numbers are a bit inflated with a lot of time spent at Coors Field, but there is still room for concern because he's still prone to giving up hits to left-handed bats.
St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Brandon Moss wins Saturday's lottery to decide who plays first base for the Cardinals. He'll bat fourth for St. Louis.
For the Dodgers, Yasiel Puig is relegated to seventh, a spot he's been in a few times over the past couple of weeks. Look elsewhere in daily contests.
Chase Utley returns to the top of the lineup for Los Angeles after Howie Kendrick manned second base on Friday.
This is the first game of a doubleheader, which means the two catchers in these lineups are almost certainly not going to play in the nightcap. Look for J.T. Realmuto and Jose Lobaton to start in Game 2.
Daniel Murphy's move to the fourth spot to help protect Bryce Harper should have happened a month ago, as the on-base machine puts a lot of pressure on pitchers to not just give Harper a free pass.
For Miami, the batting order is fairly predictable, as they'll trot out a trio of lefties in the top five in hopes of catching a mistake from the talented Stephen Strasburg.
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
The Pirates take on Jake Arrieta this afternoon, meaning we shouldn't really spend any time worrying about who is batting where ...
For the Cubs, Jason Heyward remains in the lineup against the lefty Jeff Locke, batting second. Jorge Soler will join Heyward and Dexter Fowler in the outfield.
Miguel Montero returns from the DL and immediately hops back into the lineup, batting eighth and catching for Arrieta.
Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians, 4:10 p.m.
Joe Mauer leads off yet again for the Twins, as the veteran knows how to get on base even if he doesn't have the speed many associate with the No. 1 spot.
He'll be followed up by Eduardo Nunez, a spot normally held by Brian Dozier up until recently. Nunez gains a lot of value as a deep-league or daily option when he bats ahead of Miguel Sano.
With Michael Brantley back on the DL and Lonnie Chisenhall out, Cleveland is forced to roll with the only healthy outfielders they have left as "fourth outfielder" and utility man Jose Ramirez plays third base.
Oakland Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays, 6:10 p.m.
Yonder Alonso bats second for the A's, who are thinned out by injuries and generally like to change up their lineup based on matchups and whims.
He'll be followed up by a couple more lefties, as the A's stack three left-handed bats in the top five of the order against righty starter Matt Andriese.
For the Rays, Logan Forsythe's absence means the team has to ditch its traditional lineups and shuffle the deck. Brandon Guyer leads off against a right-handed starter, something we rarely see, as Steve Pearce plays second and bats seventh.
Desmond Jennings sits out for the Rays, as Corey Dickerson puts on his glove and will play in left.
Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m.
The Orioles give Hyun Soo Kim a start, which is probably overdue given his 11-for-23 start to the season with three walks and only two strikeouts. He has the potential to evolve into a top-of-the-order bat given his track record.
Pedro Alvarez doesn't play third base often, but if your league allows players to gain a position within a few games, he could be close to gaining valuable eligibility.
Justin Upton remains in center and Steven Moya plays in left while the struggling Anthony Gose watches from the bench.
Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:05 p.m.
As Billy Hamilton is away from the team on the bereavement list, prospect Jose Peraza gets a chance to take some swings in the bigs. He'll play center and bat second Saturday.
Otherwise, it's a predictable order for Cincinnati.
Freddy Galvis jumps up to fifth for the Phillies, who otherwise deploy a standard lineup of their own against the Reds.
Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals, 7:05 p.m.
Derek Dietrich leads off once again for the Marlins, who make the predictable change by subbing in J.T. Realmuto to catch for this second game of a doubleheader.
Adeiny Hechavarria is the only other position player for Miami to get subbed out for the nightcap, while the Nationals make slightly bigger changes ...
Bryce Harper will not start Game 2 of this doubleheader for Washington as he accepts his suspension and serves it during the nightcap. With Harper out, Daniel Murphy bats third and Wilson Ramos bats fourth. Ramos will be catching his second game in a row and is certainly a threat to get taken out for a pinch hitter.
Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson Werth also get the second game off after starting Saturday afternoon.
San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10 p.m.
Despite being in the initial lineup released by the Brewers, Ryan Braun was a late scratch with right wrist soreness -- adjust accordingly.
Jon Jay gets the day off for the Padres, with Travis Jankowski assuming his regular spot atop the lineup and playing center. Everything after Jankowski in the lineup is a familiar group of San Diego bats.
One of three catchers on the San Diego roster, Hector Sanchez, will bat seventh and get the nod behind the plate.
For the Brewers, Jonathan Villar leads off, shifting Domingo Santana to fifth. Chris Carter gets the day off as Jonathan Lucroy rests his legs at the cold corner instead of his usual role as catcher.
Atlanta Braves at Kansas City Royals, 7:15 p.m.
Nick Markakis continues to lead off for the Braves, although he'll do so as the designated hitter Saturday; it's his second straight assignment there as Atlanta plays at an AL park.
Other than a change behind the plate and some shuffling in the fourth and fifth spots, this is the same order the Braves rolled out Friday against Kansas City.
For the Royals, all of the healthy fantasy-relevant players are in the lineup in their usual spots, with the exception of struggling speedster Jarrod Dyson, who sits.
Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers, 8:05 p.m.
Michael Saunders leads off for the Blue Jays, who shift Justin Smoak ahead of Troy Tulowitzki but otherwise stick to their typical lineup with one other exception. Kevin Pillar was initially in Toronto's lineup, but he was scratched due to upper-body soreness. Ezequiel Carrera takes his place in the No. 7 spot and in center field.
Ian Desmond stays in center for Texas, replacing the demoted Delino DeShields, and will set the table for youngster Nomar Mazara, who bats third.
Ryan Rua will play left field on a regular basis until Shin-Soo Choo returns, with Choo rounding out the Rangers' preferred outfield with Mazara and Desmond.
New York Mets at Colorado Rockies, 8:10 p.m.
It's a Coors Field game, so little advice is needed. Take as many of these players as you can get in all of your fantasy lineups.
With that said ... the Mets offer a trio of lefties in the top five of their order who hold the platoon advantage over Eddie Butler. Michael Conforto might not be a .300 hitter who'll slug 50 homers, as his early season burst suggested, but he's a solid bat in a great matchup.
Likewise, Logan Verrett is not an ace pitcher who can hold down his current microscopic ERA. Lefty Colorado bats are all solid choices on Saturday.
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:10 p.m.
Brandon Crawford will watch from the bench as Kelby Tomlinson plays shortstop and bats eighth for the Giants on Saturday.
Angel Pagan slides up to seventh, which might actually be a slightly worse spot for him in terms of runs scored because Tomlinson and the pitcher are less likely to drive him home than the top three hitters.
For Arizona, Rickie Weeks bats cleanup and plays left field as David Peralta remains out of the lineup. Chris Hermann catches and bats fifth; both are in promising batting-order positions for daily games.
Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners, 9:10 p.m.
The Angels are incredibly thin behind their core of Mike Trout, Kole Calhoun and Albert Pujols, so expect to see a lot of unfamiliar names in their batting order. Gregorio Petit is the latest to shuffle into the lineup -- the team is lacking in healthy middle infielders.
Otherwise, it's a normal lineup for the Halos, and it's more business as usual for the Mariners, who stick with a familiar batting order.
This will be Jhoulys Chacin's first start for the Angels following his trade from Atlanta. His career numbers are a bit inflated with a lot of time spent at Coors Field, but there is still room for concern because he's still prone to giving up hits to left-handed bats.
St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Brandon Moss wins Saturday's lottery to decide who plays first base for the Cardinals. He'll bat fourth for St. Louis.
For the Dodgers, Yasiel Puig is relegated to seventh, a spot he's been in a few times over the past couple of weeks. Look elsewhere in daily contests.
Chase Utley returns to the top of the lineup for Los Angeles after Howie Kendrick manned second base on Friday.
Joe Mauer leads off yet again for the Twins, as the veteran knows how to get on base even if he doesn't have the speed many associate with the No. 1 spot.
He'll be followed up by Eduardo Nunez, a spot normally held by Brian Dozier up until recently. Nunez gains a lot of value as a deep-league or daily option when he bats ahead of Miguel Sano.
With Michael Brantley back on the DL and Lonnie Chisenhall out, Cleveland is forced to roll with the only healthy outfielders they have left as "fourth outfielder" and utility man Jose Ramirez plays third base.
Oakland Athletics at Tampa Bay Rays, 6:10 p.m.
Yonder Alonso bats second for the A's, who are thinned out by injuries and generally like to change up their lineup based on matchups and whims.
He'll be followed up by a couple more lefties, as the A's stack three left-handed bats in the top five of the order against righty starter Matt Andriese.
For the Rays, Logan Forsythe's absence means the team has to ditch its traditional lineups and shuffle the deck. Brandon Guyer leads off against a right-handed starter, something we rarely see, as Steve Pearce plays second and bats seventh.
Desmond Jennings sits out for the Rays, as Corey Dickerson puts on his glove and will play in left.
Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m.
The Orioles give Hyun Soo Kim a start, which is probably overdue given his 11-for-23 start to the season with three walks and only two strikeouts. He has the potential to evolve into a top-of-the-order bat given his track record.
Pedro Alvarez doesn't play third base often, but if your league allows players to gain a position within a few games, he could be close to gaining valuable eligibility.
Justin Upton remains in center and Steven Moya plays in left while the struggling Anthony Gose watches from the bench.
Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:05 p.m.
As Billy Hamilton is away from the team on the bereavement list, prospect Jose Peraza gets a chance to take some swings in the bigs. He'll play center and bat second Saturday.
Otherwise, it's a predictable order for Cincinnati.
Freddy Galvis jumps up to fifth for the Phillies, who otherwise deploy a standard lineup of their own against the Reds.
Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals, 7:05 p.m.
Derek Dietrich leads off once again for the Marlins, who make the predictable change by subbing in J.T. Realmuto to catch for this second game of a doubleheader.
Adeiny Hechavarria is the only other position player for Miami to get subbed out for the nightcap, while the Nationals make slightly bigger changes ...
Bryce Harper will not start Game 2 of this doubleheader for Washington as he accepts his suspension and serves it during the nightcap. With Harper out, Daniel Murphy bats third and Wilson Ramos bats fourth. Ramos will be catching his second game in a row and is certainly a threat to get taken out for a pinch hitter.
Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson Werth also get the second game off after starting Saturday afternoon.
San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10 p.m.
Despite being in the initial lineup released by the Brewers, Ryan Braun was a late scratch with right wrist soreness -- adjust accordingly.
Jon Jay gets the day off for the Padres, with Travis Jankowski assuming his regular spot atop the lineup and playing center. Everything after Jankowski in the lineup is a familiar group of San Diego bats.
One of three catchers on the San Diego roster, Hector Sanchez, will bat seventh and get the nod behind the plate.
For the Brewers, Jonathan Villar leads off, shifting Domingo Santana to fifth. Chris Carter gets the day off as Jonathan Lucroy rests his legs at the cold corner instead of his usual role as catcher.
Atlanta Braves at Kansas City Royals, 7:15 p.m.
Nick Markakis continues to lead off for the Braves, although he'll do so as the designated hitter Saturday; it's his second straight assignment there as Atlanta plays at an AL park.
Other than a change behind the plate and some shuffling in the fourth and fifth spots, this is the same order the Braves rolled out Friday against Kansas City.
For the Royals, all of the healthy fantasy-relevant players are in the lineup in their usual spots, with the exception of struggling speedster Jarrod Dyson, who sits.
Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers, 8:05 p.m.
Michael Saunders leads off for the Blue Jays, who shift Justin Smoak ahead of Troy Tulowitzki but otherwise stick to their typical lineup with one other exception. Kevin Pillar was initially in Toronto's lineup, but he was scratched due to upper-body soreness. Ezequiel Carrera takes his place in the No. 7 spot and in center field.
Ian Desmond stays in center for Texas, replacing the demoted Delino DeShields, and will set the table for youngster Nomar Mazara, who bats third.
Ryan Rua will play left field on a regular basis until Shin-Soo Choo returns, with Choo rounding out the Rangers' preferred outfield with Mazara and Desmond.
New York Mets at Colorado Rockies, 8:10 p.m.
It's a Coors Field game, so little advice is needed. Take as many of these players as you can get in all of your fantasy lineups.
With that said ... the Mets offer a trio of lefties in the top five of their order who hold the platoon advantage over Eddie Butler. Michael Conforto might not be a .300 hitter who'll slug 50 homers, as his early season burst suggested, but he's a solid bat in a great matchup.
Likewise, Logan Verrett is not an ace pitcher who can hold down his current microscopic ERA. Lefty Colorado bats are all solid choices on Saturday.
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:10 p.m.
Brandon Crawford will watch from the bench as Kelby Tomlinson plays shortstop and bats eighth for the Giants on Saturday.
Angel Pagan slides up to seventh, which might actually be a slightly worse spot for him in terms of runs scored because Tomlinson and the pitcher are less likely to drive him home than the top three hitters.
For Arizona, Rickie Weeks bats cleanup and plays left field as David Peralta remains out of the lineup. Chris Hermann catches and bats fifth; both are in promising batting-order positions for daily games.
Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners, 9:10 p.m.
The Angels are incredibly thin behind their core of Mike Trout, Kole Calhoun and Albert Pujols, so expect to see a lot of unfamiliar names in their batting order. Gregorio Petit is the latest to shuffle into the lineup -- the team is lacking in healthy middle infielders.
Otherwise, it's a normal lineup for the Halos, and it's more business as usual for the Mariners, who stick with a familiar batting order.
This will be Jhoulys Chacin's first start for the Angels following his trade from Atlanta. His career numbers are a bit inflated with a lot of time spent at Coors Field, but there is still room for concern because he's still prone to giving up hits to left-handed bats.
St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Brandon Moss wins Saturday's lottery to decide who plays first base for the Cardinals. He'll bat fourth for St. Louis.
For the Dodgers, Yasiel Puig is relegated to seventh, a spot he's been in a few times over the past couple of weeks. Look elsewhere in daily contests.
Chase Utley returns to the top of the lineup for Los Angeles after Howie Kendrick manned second base on Friday.
The Orioles give Hyun Soo Kim a start, which is probably overdue given his 11-for-23 start to the season with three walks and only two strikeouts. He has the potential to evolve into a top-of-the-order bat given his track record.
Pedro Alvarez doesn't play third base often, but if your league allows players to gain a position within a few games, he could be close to gaining valuable eligibility.
Justin Upton remains in center and Steven Moya plays in left while the struggling Anthony Gose watches from the bench.
Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:05 p.m.
As Billy Hamilton is away from the team on the bereavement list, prospect Jose Peraza gets a chance to take some swings in the bigs. He'll play center and bat second Saturday.
Otherwise, it's a predictable order for Cincinnati.
Freddy Galvis jumps up to fifth for the Phillies, who otherwise deploy a standard lineup of their own against the Reds.
Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals, 7:05 p.m.
Derek Dietrich leads off once again for the Marlins, who make the predictable change by subbing in J.T. Realmuto to catch for this second game of a doubleheader.
Adeiny Hechavarria is the only other position player for Miami to get subbed out for the nightcap, while the Nationals make slightly bigger changes ...
Bryce Harper will not start Game 2 of this doubleheader for Washington as he accepts his suspension and serves it during the nightcap. With Harper out, Daniel Murphy bats third and Wilson Ramos bats fourth. Ramos will be catching his second game in a row and is certainly a threat to get taken out for a pinch hitter.
Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson Werth also get the second game off after starting Saturday afternoon.
San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10 p.m.
Despite being in the initial lineup released by the Brewers, Ryan Braun was a late scratch with right wrist soreness -- adjust accordingly.
Jon Jay gets the day off for the Padres, with Travis Jankowski assuming his regular spot atop the lineup and playing center. Everything after Jankowski in the lineup is a familiar group of San Diego bats.
One of three catchers on the San Diego roster, Hector Sanchez, will bat seventh and get the nod behind the plate.
For the Brewers, Jonathan Villar leads off, shifting Domingo Santana to fifth. Chris Carter gets the day off as Jonathan Lucroy rests his legs at the cold corner instead of his usual role as catcher.
Atlanta Braves at Kansas City Royals, 7:15 p.m.
Nick Markakis continues to lead off for the Braves, although he'll do so as the designated hitter Saturday; it's his second straight assignment there as Atlanta plays at an AL park.
Other than a change behind the plate and some shuffling in the fourth and fifth spots, this is the same order the Braves rolled out Friday against Kansas City.
For the Royals, all of the healthy fantasy-relevant players are in the lineup in their usual spots, with the exception of struggling speedster Jarrod Dyson, who sits.
Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers, 8:05 p.m.
Michael Saunders leads off for the Blue Jays, who shift Justin Smoak ahead of Troy Tulowitzki but otherwise stick to their typical lineup with one other exception. Kevin Pillar was initially in Toronto's lineup, but he was scratched due to upper-body soreness. Ezequiel Carrera takes his place in the No. 7 spot and in center field.
Ian Desmond stays in center for Texas, replacing the demoted Delino DeShields, and will set the table for youngster Nomar Mazara, who bats third.
Ryan Rua will play left field on a regular basis until Shin-Soo Choo returns, with Choo rounding out the Rangers' preferred outfield with Mazara and Desmond.
New York Mets at Colorado Rockies, 8:10 p.m.
It's a Coors Field game, so little advice is needed. Take as many of these players as you can get in all of your fantasy lineups.
With that said ... the Mets offer a trio of lefties in the top five of their order who hold the platoon advantage over Eddie Butler. Michael Conforto might not be a .300 hitter who'll slug 50 homers, as his early season burst suggested, but he's a solid bat in a great matchup.
Likewise, Logan Verrett is not an ace pitcher who can hold down his current microscopic ERA. Lefty Colorado bats are all solid choices on Saturday.
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:10 p.m.
Brandon Crawford will watch from the bench as Kelby Tomlinson plays shortstop and bats eighth for the Giants on Saturday.
Angel Pagan slides up to seventh, which might actually be a slightly worse spot for him in terms of runs scored because Tomlinson and the pitcher are less likely to drive him home than the top three hitters.
For Arizona, Rickie Weeks bats cleanup and plays left field as David Peralta remains out of the lineup. Chris Hermann catches and bats fifth; both are in promising batting-order positions for daily games.
Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners, 9:10 p.m.
The Angels are incredibly thin behind their core of Mike Trout, Kole Calhoun and Albert Pujols, so expect to see a lot of unfamiliar names in their batting order. Gregorio Petit is the latest to shuffle into the lineup -- the team is lacking in healthy middle infielders.
Otherwise, it's a normal lineup for the Halos, and it's more business as usual for the Mariners, who stick with a familiar batting order.
This will be Jhoulys Chacin's first start for the Angels following his trade from Atlanta. His career numbers are a bit inflated with a lot of time spent at Coors Field, but there is still room for concern because he's still prone to giving up hits to left-handed bats.
St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Brandon Moss wins Saturday's lottery to decide who plays first base for the Cardinals. He'll bat fourth for St. Louis.
For the Dodgers, Yasiel Puig is relegated to seventh, a spot he's been in a few times over the past couple of weeks. Look elsewhere in daily contests.
Chase Utley returns to the top of the lineup for Los Angeles after Howie Kendrick manned second base on Friday.
Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson Werth also get the second game off after starting Saturday afternoon.
San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10 p.m.
Despite being in the initial lineup released by the Brewers, Ryan Braun was a late scratch with right wrist soreness -- adjust accordingly.
Jon Jay gets the day off for the Padres, with Travis Jankowski assuming his regular spot atop the lineup and playing center. Everything after Jankowski in the lineup is a familiar group of San Diego bats.
One of three catchers on the San Diego roster, Hector Sanchez, will bat seventh and get the nod behind the plate.
For the Brewers, Jonathan Villar leads off, shifting Domingo Santana to fifth. Chris Carter gets the day off as Jonathan Lucroy rests his legs at the cold corner instead of his usual role as catcher.
Atlanta Braves at Kansas City Royals, 7:15 p.m.
Nick Markakis continues to lead off for the Braves, although he'll do so as the designated hitter Saturday; it's his second straight assignment there as Atlanta plays at an AL park.
Other than a change behind the plate and some shuffling in the fourth and fifth spots, this is the same order the Braves rolled out Friday against Kansas City.
For the Royals, all of the healthy fantasy-relevant players are in the lineup in their usual spots, with the exception of struggling speedster Jarrod Dyson, who sits.
Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers, 8:05 p.m.
Michael Saunders leads off for the Blue Jays, who shift Justin Smoak ahead of Troy Tulowitzki but otherwise stick to their typical lineup with one other exception. Kevin Pillar was initially in Toronto's lineup, but he was scratched due to upper-body soreness. Ezequiel Carrera takes his place in the No. 7 spot and in center field.
Ian Desmond stays in center for Texas, replacing the demoted Delino DeShields, and will set the table for youngster Nomar Mazara, who bats third.
Ryan Rua will play left field on a regular basis until Shin-Soo Choo returns, with Choo rounding out the Rangers' preferred outfield with Mazara and Desmond.
New York Mets at Colorado Rockies, 8:10 p.m.
It's a Coors Field game, so little advice is needed. Take as many of these players as you can get in all of your fantasy lineups.
With that said ... the Mets offer a trio of lefties in the top five of their order who hold the platoon advantage over Eddie Butler. Michael Conforto might not be a .300 hitter who'll slug 50 homers, as his early season burst suggested, but he's a solid bat in a great matchup.
Likewise, Logan Verrett is not an ace pitcher who can hold down his current microscopic ERA. Lefty Colorado bats are all solid choices on Saturday.
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:10 p.m.
Brandon Crawford will watch from the bench as Kelby Tomlinson plays shortstop and bats eighth for the Giants on Saturday.
Angel Pagan slides up to seventh, which might actually be a slightly worse spot for him in terms of runs scored because Tomlinson and the pitcher are less likely to drive him home than the top three hitters.
For Arizona, Rickie Weeks bats cleanup and plays left field as David Peralta remains out of the lineup. Chris Hermann catches and bats fifth; both are in promising batting-order positions for daily games.
Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners, 9:10 p.m.
The Angels are incredibly thin behind their core of Mike Trout, Kole Calhoun and Albert Pujols, so expect to see a lot of unfamiliar names in their batting order. Gregorio Petit is the latest to shuffle into the lineup -- the team is lacking in healthy middle infielders.
Otherwise, it's a normal lineup for the Halos, and it's more business as usual for the Mariners, who stick with a familiar batting order.
This will be Jhoulys Chacin's first start for the Angels following his trade from Atlanta. His career numbers are a bit inflated with a lot of time spent at Coors Field, but there is still room for concern because he's still prone to giving up hits to left-handed bats.
St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Brandon Moss wins Saturday's lottery to decide who plays first base for the Cardinals. He'll bat fourth for St. Louis.
For the Dodgers, Yasiel Puig is relegated to seventh, a spot he's been in a few times over the past couple of weeks. Look elsewhere in daily contests.
Chase Utley returns to the top of the lineup for Los Angeles after Howie Kendrick manned second base on Friday.
Ian Desmond stays in center for Texas, replacing the demoted Delino DeShields, and will set the table for youngster Nomar Mazara, who bats third.
Ryan Rua will play left field on a regular basis until Shin-Soo Choo returns, with Choo rounding out the Rangers' preferred outfield with Mazara and Desmond.
New York Mets at Colorado Rockies, 8:10 p.m.
It's a Coors Field game, so little advice is needed. Take as many of these players as you can get in all of your fantasy lineups.
With that said ... the Mets offer a trio of lefties in the top five of their order who hold the platoon advantage over Eddie Butler. Michael Conforto might not be a .300 hitter who'll slug 50 homers, as his early season burst suggested, but he's a solid bat in a great matchup.
Likewise, Logan Verrett is not an ace pitcher who can hold down his current microscopic ERA. Lefty Colorado bats are all solid choices on Saturday.
San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:10 p.m.
Brandon Crawford will watch from the bench as Kelby Tomlinson plays shortstop and bats eighth for the Giants on Saturday.
Angel Pagan slides up to seventh, which might actually be a slightly worse spot for him in terms of runs scored because Tomlinson and the pitcher are less likely to drive him home than the top three hitters.
For Arizona, Rickie Weeks bats cleanup and plays left field as David Peralta remains out of the lineup. Chris Hermann catches and bats fifth; both are in promising batting-order positions for daily games.
Los Angeles Angels at Seattle Mariners, 9:10 p.m.
The Angels are incredibly thin behind their core of Mike Trout, Kole Calhoun and Albert Pujols, so expect to see a lot of unfamiliar names in their batting order. Gregorio Petit is the latest to shuffle into the lineup -- the team is lacking in healthy middle infielders.
Otherwise, it's a normal lineup for the Halos, and it's more business as usual for the Mariners, who stick with a familiar batting order.
This will be Jhoulys Chacin's first start for the Angels following his trade from Atlanta. His career numbers are a bit inflated with a lot of time spent at Coors Field, but there is still room for concern because he's still prone to giving up hits to left-handed bats.
St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Brandon Moss wins Saturday's lottery to decide who plays first base for the Cardinals. He'll bat fourth for St. Louis.
For the Dodgers, Yasiel Puig is relegated to seventh, a spot he's been in a few times over the past couple of weeks. Look elsewhere in daily contests.
Chase Utley returns to the top of the lineup for Los Angeles after Howie Kendrick manned second base on Friday.
Otherwise, it's a normal lineup for the Halos, and it's more business as usual for the Mariners, who stick with a familiar batting order.
This will be Jhoulys Chacin's first start for the Angels following his trade from Atlanta. His career numbers are a bit inflated with a lot of time spent at Coors Field, but there is still room for concern because he's still prone to giving up hits to left-handed bats.
St. Louis Cardinals at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Brandon Moss wins Saturday's lottery to decide who plays first base for the Cardinals. He'll bat fourth for St. Louis.
For the Dodgers, Yasiel Puig is relegated to seventh, a spot he's been in a few times over the past couple of weeks. Look elsewhere in daily contests.
Chase Utley returns to the top of the lineup for Los Angeles after Howie Kendrick manned second base on Friday.