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.

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with over $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for Monday, March 31

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We might have gotten our first two "rush out and add them" pitching performances of the season Monday. Not that these were the first two impressive performances of the season – Mackenzie Gore and Jesus Luzardo both had pretty eye-opening showings in their first turns through the rotation,

This early part of the season is the most crucial for waiver wire pick-ups. First, because adding a player now gives them practically the entire season to accumulate stats and help your team. Also, because we are in a sweet-spot where we have the opportunity to learn a lot about fringey players very quickly.

Fantasy managers, prepare for a lot of roster moving and shaking. The early weeks of a new baseball season tend to be among the best times to add high-quality fantasy talent. That's in large part due to it being the first time of the season in which we can truly gather actionable data,