Improving his approach and providing more hard contact, Nick Pratto's emerged as the preferred lead-off hitter for Kansas City. Tampa Bay keeps its lineup fluid, but Luke Raley has hit in the heart of the order recently, can this carry over into more production? Plus hitting streamers for next scoring period.

One of the most polarizing players in fantasy could see his statistical impact rise moving into clean-up for KC. Can Isiah Kiner-Falefa ride his recent production into a higher spot in the lineup? Last, but not least, the Twins activated Royce Lewis and he may settle into fifth or sixth in the batting order, plus this week's hitter streams for the next scoring period.

A pathway towards playing time can create an uptick in production. Zach McKinstry may be making the most of his chance in Detroit and has settled in as the team's preferred leadoff option. Catchers hitting in the heart of the lineup remain rare, but another post-hype breakout may be in progress for the Rockies. With eyes on the next scoring period, two intriguing batting stream options for those seeking power or speed.

Another week focusing on pertinent shifts in the lineup construction provides two players worth taking a chance on in fantasy. Once again, a post-hype player may be on the precipice of a rebound, and he's hitting cleanup for the White Sox. Deeper league players should take note of an aptly named player performing well for the Brewers, and with seven road games on tap, a Cardinals shortstop may carry over his hot start into robust results next week.

Turn up the Rob Base, it's almost summer, or at least it feels like it. This week's lineups outlook dives into two post-hype prospects riding hot streaks, two players worth adding in leagues which reward on-base percentage and two hitters worth streaming next scoring period.

Delving a bit deeper into the Pirates' lineup construction yielded an intriguing observation about how it mirrors a template put in place by the Rays. Jarred Kelenic's hot start has landed him third in the lineup over the last six days. Jarren Duran may be taking over the fifth spot in Boston, plus two streamers for next week.

Entering a new month, lineups remain in flux, including the top spots in the Nationals' lineup. Will they make the right call going forward? Joey Gallo exacted his revenge on the Yankees last series, and gets favorable match-ups at the onset of May, can he take over clean-up in Minnesota? Plus, hitters worth streaming for next scoring period.

Our weekly focus on lineup adjustments, be it by performance or handedness match-ups, turns its eyes on the Padres' first lineup with Fernando Tatis Jr. back from his suspension. How a slump may impact a rookie's fantasy ceiling, and some under the radar match-ups for next week.

Resuming our weekly recap of how lineups keep evolving, a look into the top of the order for San Francisco, three hitters possibly available who primarily lead-off and two hitters worth streaming in the third scoring period.

With one week of games under our belts, two teams maximized results with platoon bats. Many felt Sean Murphy would benefit moving to Atlanta, but Travis d'Arnaud has been the main beneficiary in terms of playing time. Where Alec Bohm settles in the lineup may determine his fantasy ceiling this season.

As the regular season winds down, three rookies may be settling into spots in the lineup, but are they optimal?