- There is only one more week until the break, with a doubleheader highlighting Monday's action as the Kansas City Royals entertain the Detroit Tigers for some day/night action, with the opener at 2:10 p.m. ET. This is an odd scenario where three of the four starters are in play as streamers, but there are hitters on both clubs worthy of a spot start, as well. The rankings below reflect the better streaming options, with all three available in well over 90% of all ESPN leagues.
- Alex Cobb (20% rostered in ESPN leagues) was one of the league's unluckiest pitchers over the first half, as his ERA estimators earmarked Cobb's 4.74 ERA to be almost two runs lower. His fortune has already begun to change with a 2.84 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over his past five outings. On Monday, Cobb and the Giants host a league-average Diamondbacks lineup. Brayan Bellois a risk as he makes his second career start for the Red Sox, but he'll face a depleted Rays lineup that will be without Wander Franco for six to eight weeks after surgery to remove a hamate bone.
- The Colorado Rockies have a seven-game homestand heading into the break. While the focus of this space is the day's slate, sometimes it helps to look ahead, and three of the first five starters visiting Coors Field are slated to be southpaws. Therefore, Randal Grichuk (45%), Jose Iglesias (6%), Connor Joe (59%) and Elias Diaz (6%) are in play for Monday and are candidates to hold for a few days. The San Diego Padres begin the week at Coors Field, so the same idea holds true for Trent Grisham (47%), Luke Voit (31%), Jorge Alfaro (6%), Nomar Mazara (1%) and Ha-Seong Kim (9%).
- Collectively, Texas Rangers catchers have thrown out only three of 40 runners trying to steal. This is good news for the Athletics Tony Kemp (3%), Ramon Laureano (11%) and Skye Bolt (less than 1%), all of whom are threats to run with righty Glenn Otto on the hill in Arlington.
What you need to know for Monday's MLB Games
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