Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday's MLB games

Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared towards ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring.

For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and for how to best utilize the information contained within, check out our handy primer here.

Note: This file has been updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication.

By Todd Zola

• Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin

The first full week of the regular season is a rare Monday with a full 15-game slate. There are two matinees, each being the home opener for the hosts. The Brewers entertain the Mets at 2:10 PM ET, followed by the White Sox welcoming the Giants at 4:10 PM ET for an interleague tussle.

The slate offers mostly fourth and fifth starters, so the RST% (Rostership percentages) are generally low. Even so, it's early in the week, so it's best to show some discretion when selecting streamers. Many of those comprising today's schedule will have a second start next weekend, when you have a better idea what is needed to win the matchup in head-to-head formats.

Using the Starting pitcher rankings for Monday as a guide, Hunter Brown is the day's top streaming target. He's ranked sixth overall as the Astros host Matthew Boyd and the Tigers. Brown was going to be part of the Houston rotation at some point of the season regardless, but with Lance McCullers out