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Mon, May 20Recent News
- Derek Holland allowed four runs on eight hits and lasted just 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision on Sunday night against the Tigers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was the first time Holland hasn't gone at least five innings in a start this season. He gave up three walks and managed to finish with six strikeouts, but couldn't overcome a pair of home runs to Miguel Cabrera. After settling for two straight no-decisions, Holland will look to get back in the win column in his next start Saturday vs. the Mariners.
Sun, May 19
- Ervin Santana notched another quality start on Saturday but took the loss in Kansas City's 2-1 setback in Oakland.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Santana spun seven innings of two-run ball, striking out five and allowing four hits and three walks. He didn't surrender a home run, which has been perhaps the biggest reason he's turned around his career in Kansas City. After leading the league in long-balls allowed in 2012 with 39, Santana has given up just six thus far; and three of those were in his season debut. The resurgent right-hander is 3-2 with a 2.77 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over eight starts.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Tommy Hunter hurled 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of Jair Jurrjens to record his first hold of 2013 in Baltimore's 10-6 loss Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hunter finished with a 5.45 ERA in 2012 and a 4.68 ERA in 2011, mostly as a starter. He's a better bullpen fit, where he's posted a 1.54 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 18/4 K/BB rate to go with a 3-1 record and a save over 23 1/3 innings. If Hunter keeps it up, Baltimore is likely to increase his usage to higher-leverage situations.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Lucas Harrell allowed just one run over seven innings but the Astros lost to the Pirates on Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harrell got exactly zero support from his offense and was handed his fifth loss despite pitching very well. He allowed just four hits -- one double and three singles -- while striking out three batters and walking only one. The right-hander will try to keep it rolling next week against the A's.
Fri, May 17
- Lucas Harrell will move up in the rotation to start Sunday against the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Bud Norris was originally scheduled to start Sunday, but he'll get some extra rest after he left a start earlier this week due to back spasms. Harrell has an ugly 5.11 ERA and 29/29 K/BB ratio in 49 1/3 innings through nine starts this season.
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Tue, May 14
- Lucas Harrell allowed five runs in five-plus innings as the Astros lost to the Tigers on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harrell held the Tigers scoreless through the first four innings but allowed three in the fifth and two more in the sixth before he was removed. He was playing with fire all night, though, relying on two double plays and registering just one strikeout on the evening. Like all the other Astros pitchers, he should continue to be ignored in all formats. His next start will come Monday against the Royals.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Ricky Nolasco whiffed 11 batters while holding the Diamondbacks to one run over eight frames in Sunday's 2-1 win.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nolasco came out for the ninth trying to finish off a shutout but was pulled after giving up a leadoff double to Didi Gregorius. The bullpen let the inherited runner score but eventually closed it out in nail-biting fashion. Nolasco has gone through his typical ups and downs but ultimately has pitched pretty well for the Fish, posting a 3.96 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. He'll face the White Sox next weekend.
Tue, May 14
- Ricky Nolasco allowed six runs in five innings as the Marlins lost to the Reds on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nolasco surrendered two bases-loaded walks in the second inning before Xavier Paul broke the game open with a base-clearing double to cap the Reds' scoring. He settled down after that, but the damage was already done. Like most Marlins pitchers, Nolasco won't get many wins and should be largely ignored in fantasy realms. Since he will continue to pitch in real life, though, his next start will come Sunday against the Diamondbacks.
Sun, May 19
- Tyler Chatwood enjoyed a successful return to the majors Saturday night, holding the Giants to one run over 5 1/3 innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chatwood was making a spot start that allowed Colorado to give Juan Nicasio an extra day of rest. In his first start since April 29, Chatwood struck out four, walked four and gave up seven hits. Chatwood has a 2.55 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 12 strikeouts over three starts in the majors. He may just have forced his way into another turn in Colorado's rotation.
Sat, May 18
- Rockies recalled RHP Tyler Chatwood from Triple-A Colorado Springs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chatwood will make a spot start on Saturday night against the Giants. He has posted decent numbers this year at the Triple-A level but is not a great fantasy bet.
Fri, May 17
- Tyler Chatwood will be recalled from Triple-A Colorado to start against the Giants on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Originally, Chatwood was expected to be recalled to start on Sunday in place of the injured Jeff Francis. Instead, the Rockies have opted to give Juan Nicasio an extra day of rest and use Chatwood on Saturday. Chatwood has fared decently in his first two starts with the Rockies this season, and has posted a 3.14 ERA and 29/5 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings at Triple-A. He could be worth a look in deeper mixed leagues.
More: Colorado Rockies on Twitter
Thu, May 16
- Tyler Chatwood is expected to be recalled to start Sunday against the Giants in place of the injured Jeff Francis (groin).(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chatwood tossed six shutout innings in his second start with the Rockies late last month, so it's not a surprise that he's getting the call. He's also had a great year at Triple-A Colorado Springs, posting a 3.14 ERA and 29/5 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings. The righty could stick around for at least a couple starts.
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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Juan Nicasio threw six scoreless innings Sunday in a win over the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nicasio was knocked around for five runs in his previous outing, so it was a solid bounce back effort. He allowed just three hits, one walk, and had five strikeouts. Nicasio was a candidate to be sent down earlier this month, but his rotation spot is safe for now. Roy Oswalt is expected to make 4-5 starts with Double-A Tulsa before the Rockies need to decide whether or not to call him up.
Fri, May 17
- Juan Nicasio has had his next start pushed back a day, and will now start against the Giants on Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With Tyler Chatwood replacing the injured Jeff Francis in the Rockies' rotation, they're utilizing the opportunity to give Nicasio an extra day of rest. It's not a bad idea, as he's coming off his worst start of the season, where he yielded five runs on eight hits in Monday's loss to the Cubs.
More: Colorado Rockies on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Freddy Garcia will start on Monday against the Yankees.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia was knocked around his last time out and might only be given one more shot to shape up. He should be avoided for fantasy purposes on Monday.
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Wed, May 15
- Facing the team that released him this spring, Freddy Garcia gave up four runs in 3 2/3 innings Wednesday in a loss to the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia allowed seven hits, one of them a homer, and he struck out just one. He might be just one more bad start away from getting booted from the rotation, though Wei-Yin Chen's injury could buy him some additional time.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Felix Hernandez wasn't sharp Sunday, allowing six runs -- five earned -- over just five innings in a loss to the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: King Felix recorded eight strikeouts, but he allowed eight hits and walked a pair. The Mariners' ace left his last outing with a back issue, so it's possible it was an issue for him again today. As long as he's healthy, Hernandez is obviously a good bet to bounce back against the Rangers his next time out.
Wed, May 15
- Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Felix Hernandez is "feeling good" a day after leaving his start against the Yankees early after tweaking his back(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hernandez tweaked his back while fielding a ground ball and turning and throwing to second base in the sixth. He would have come out for the seventh if not for the minor ailment. It's not expected to affect his next start, though. "He's good," Wedge said. "He said it was pretty sore this morning, but he feels good, and [trainer Rick Griffin] felt he got him in a good place after the game last night. He's feeling good today, so we should be fine."
More: Mariners.mlb.com
Tue, May 14
- Felix Hernandez struck out eight while tossing six innings of one-run ball but suffered a no-decision in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: King Felix gave up just five hits and walked a pair. He had thrown 97 pitches and probably would have continued in the seventh inning if not for a minor back injury that he suffered in the sixth. It might have cost the M's a win, as the Yanks plated the tying and go-ahead runs in the seventh. Hernandez, who owns a 1.53 ERA and 0.93 WHIP, said after the game that his back is fine. He'll face the Indians Sunday.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Matt Moore ran his record to 8-0 after tossing seven innings of one-run ball in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Moore notched just three strikeouts on the day, but he allowed only five hits and walked one. The left-hander has still had some control problems this season, but he's limited the damage by giving up just 34 hits over 55 innings. A few more balls are sure to start falling in at some point, but the young southpaw should remain a fantasy ace. He'll face the Yankees next weekend.
Tue, May 14
- Matt Moore allowed three runs over six innings in the Rays' 5-3 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The final line is a little misleading for the southpaw, as the Sox did all their damage with the first four batters of the game. Moore then held Red Sox batters to just one hit and two walks over the next five innings, striking out eight in the process. He now owns a 2.44 ERA through eight starts. His next will come Sunday as the Rays visit the Orioles.
Sun, May 19
- Eric Stults held the Nationals to one run over eight innings to pick up a win Saturday and move to 4-3 on the season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stults has been great over his last four starts, lowering his ERA from 5.67 to 4.05. On Saturday, he struck out five, walked two and scattered four hits. Stults gets the Diamondbacks on Friday night.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Andrew Cashner held the Nationals to three runs on seven hits over six-plus innings Sunday for his third win of the season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He gave up just one walk and had six strikeouts. His lone mistake came on a two-run home run to Ryan Zimmerman in the fourth inning. Since converting to a starter, Cashner's fastball has averaged 94.8 mph, where he ranks second only to Stephen Strasburg. He's surrendered just four runs over his last 21 innings and remains a must-own in standard mixed fantasy leagues.
Tue, May 14
- Andrew Cashner held the Orioles to two runs -- one earned -- over 7 1/3 innings Tuesday in a Padres victory.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cashner was handed a no-decision because the Padres didn't lock up the win until the ninth inning. Cashner scattered four singles and one double, fanning three and issuing only one walk. He has been mostly solid since moving into the San Diego starting rotation and is a must-own right now in standard mixed fantasy leagues. The Nationals are next.
Sun, May 19
- Neftali Feliz (elbow) is long-tossing at 120 feet.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Feliz's rehab from Tommy John surgery is going fine, although it's not yet been announced when he'll be ready to throw off a mound. We expect him to return to a major league mound late in the summer.
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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Chris Tillman allowed three runs on just five hits and a walk over six innings in Sunday's loss to the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tillman recorded four strikeouts. The right-hander put together his sixth straight quality start, but he was undone in this one by a pair of solo homers from Luke Scott and Matt Joyce. Tillman now sports a solid 3.52 ERA and 1.27 WHIP for the season and should remain in fantasy lineups for a matchup this weekend in Toronto.
Tue, May 14
- Chris Tillman allowed just one run over seven innings Tuesday but the Orioles fell to the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tillman was excellent, yielding only four hits and two walks while striking out seven. But closer Jim Johnson blew his first save of the season in the ninth inning. Tillman now has a 3.40 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 37 strikeouts in 47 2/3 frames this season. He'll get the Yankees next.
Sun, May 19
- Jordan Zimmermann took a tough-luck loss Saturday, giving up two runs -- one earned -- over eight innings against the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Zimmermann was as good as anticipated in PETCO, striking out six, walking none and scattering seven hits. One of the most underrated pitchers in the majors, Zimmermann is 7-2 with a 1.62 ERA and 45/9 K/BB rate in nine starts over 66 2/3 innings.
Tue, May 14
- Jordan Zimmermann spun 7 2/3 innings of two-run ball in the Nationals' victory over the Dodgers on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He gave up nine hits but no walks, striking out five. A second-round pick of the Nats in 2007, Zimmerman owns a sparkling 7-1 record and 1.69 ERA. The must-start mixed leaguer will put both on the line Saturday in San Diego. Although a level of regression is certain going forward, we like his chances to continue dominating this weekend.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 batters while tossing seven scoreless frames in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Masterson permitted just three singles, walked a pair and hit a batter. The brilliant outing comes on the heels of a shutout of the Yankees, and he has now won seven games on the year. The big right-hander is looking much more like the 2011 version and in fact has been even better to this point. He'll bring a 2.83 ERA and 1.13 WHIP into Boston next weekend.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- James McDonald (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on May 27.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That's assuming he gets through bullpen sessions on Tuesday and Friday with no issues. McDonald is slated to go four innings and/or throw 65 pitches for Altoona, so he'll need at least one additional rehab start before being activated. He's not a given to rejoin the rotation once healthy.
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Thu, May 16
- James McDonald (shoulder) could throw off a mound next Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McDonald has been throwing on flat ground with no issues. While he is coming along, he is still a long ways off from a return. With the Pirates having Gerrit Cole in the minors and other pitchers coming back from injury, it's possible McDonald won't have a rotation spot once healthy.
More: Bill Brink on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Luis Mendoza allowed just two runs on eight hits over six innings in his start Sunday against the Athletics.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mendoza earned his first win earlier this week, and has put together three straight quality starts. He would have been in line for his second win, but the Royals' bullpen allowed a home run to Yoenis Cespedes in the eighth inning that cost him the game. Mendoza has a 5.50 ERA in seven appearances (six starts) this season and will continue to serve as Kansas City's No. 5 starter.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Doug Fister was knocked around for five earned runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings in a loss on Sunday night against the Rangers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Fister worked up a high pitch count early and had to be pulled after giving up four runs in a disastrous fifth inning. It was his first non-quality start this season and just his second loss. Fister will take a 3.62 ERA and 1.26 WHIP into a matchup with the Twins on Friday.
Tue, May 14
- Doug Fister allowed two runs in seven innings as the Tigers beat the Astros 6-2 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Fister had just one glitch on the night, allowing three hits to begin the second inning before settling down and holding the Astros scoreless for the rest of the night. His control was on point as well, as he struck out seven while not walking a batter. There's the usual caveat that "it's the Astros," but Fister is now 5-1 with a 3.06 ERA through eight starts. He'll toe the slab next against the Rangers on Sunday.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Dan Haren was pulled in the fifth inning after giving up seven runs Sunday in a loss to the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Haren suffered an ankle injury during his last start and may not be completely healthy. He allowed three runs in the first inning and gave up a pair of home runs to Will Venable and Kyle Blanks. Haren is in position to bounce back with a matchup against the Phillies next week.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Homer Bailey tossed seven scoreless innings Sunday against the Phillies but the Reds lost late.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Aroldis Chapman blew the Reds' one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth. Bailey did his part, yielding only five hits and a walk while fanning three batters. He now has a stellar 3.09 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 55/15 K/BB ratio in 58 1/3 innings this season and should keep cruising next time out against the light-hitting Cubs.
Tue, May 14
- Homer Bailey pitched a complete game with 10 strikeouts in the Reds' 6-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Bailey limited the Marlins to six hits and no walks, throwing 88 of his 125 pitches for strikes. The Marlins lineup will make a Cy Young contender out of anyone, but Bailey is capable of pitching this well for sustained stretches as evidenced by his 3.68 ERA and 13 wins in 2012. He's now struck out 52 batters in 51 1/3 innings and should be a safe play in standard formats going forward. He'll get the Phillies his next time out.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Daniel Hudson (elbow) gave up two runs on five hits over four innings in an extended spring training game on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's the first time since last year's Tommy John surgery that Hudson has faced hitters wearing a different uniform. The D'Backs says the righty's fastball sat in the 91-93 mph range, which is obviously a good sign. "The light at the end of the tunnel is getting a little bit brighter now," Hudson said. Hudson will appear in another extended spring game next week and doesn't appear far off from a rehab assignment. He could be back as soon as late June if all goes well, though the big club doesn't currently have room for him in the rotation.
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Sun, May 19
- Tim Lincecum's trip to Coors Field went sour Saturday night, as he allowed six runs on seven hits over five innings in a 10-2 loss.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lincecum struck out four, walked two and surrendered a two-run homer to Wilin Rosario. The veteran has been all over the place this season, making him impossible to trust in fantasy. He's allowed no runs in three of his nine starts, but four or more in five of them. The inconsistency bears out in his numbers: Lincecum is 3-3 with a 4.70 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Travis Wood allowed three earned runs over seven innings Sunday as the Cubs fell to the Brewers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Wood was only decent, which was a disappointment considering how well he has pitched this season and how poor the Mets' lineup is. Wood gave up five hits and two walks, watching his ERA rise from 2.03 to 2.24 and his WHIP from 0.92 to 0.93. He'll try for better next time out against the Reds.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Jason Vargas threw seven scoreless innings in Sunday's win over the White Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: After a rough outing against the Astros, Vargas has gone at least seven innings in his last two games and has back-to-back quality starts. He gave up just four hits with three walks and had six strikeouts. Vargas now has a 3.55 ERA through his first nine starts this season.
Wed, May 15
- Jason Vargas pitched two-run ball for seven innings as the Angels beat the Royals 6-2 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Vargas matched his season high with seven strikeouts and improved to 2-3 with a 4.03 ERA. Next up for him is a rematch with his old team, the Mariners. He took a tough loss to them on April 28, getting outdueled by Hisashi Iwakuma in a 2-1 game.