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Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Chris Davis crushed his 25th and 26th home runs Wednesday as the Orioles pounded the Tigers 13-3.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Both were two-run shots; he had one off Rick Porcello in the fourth and another off Jose Valverde in the ninth. He also mixed in a ground-rule double, giving him five RBI on the day. After going eight games without an RBI earlier this month, Davis has come back with six homers and 14 RBI in his last eight games. He's also overtaken Miguel Cabrera for the AL lead in OPS.
Mon, Jun 17
- Chris Davis went 2-for-4 and homered for the Orioles' only run Monday against the Tigers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis has opened up a four-homer lead on Carlos Gonzalez for first place in the majors with 24. Miguel Cabrera is second in the AL after hitting his 19th tonight.
Sun, Jun 16
- Chris Davis finished 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in a 6-3 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis is now hitting .335/.414/.697 in 69 games this season and he's on pace for 53 home runs and 139 RBI. The emerging star is showing no signs of slowing down.
Fri, Jun 14
- Chris Davis launched his major league-leading 22nd home run in Friday's win over the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The solo blast was his 13th home run in his last 34 games. He's currently on pace for 52 home runs for the year. Of course, the Orioles' single-season record is held by Brady Anderson, who hit 50 bombs in 1996.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Brandon Belt went 3-for-4 with an RBI double in the Giants' 5-4 win over the Padres on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Giants snapped San Diego's seven-game winning streak. Belt's double off Dale Thayer tied the game in the bottom of the eighth, and Juan Perez singled him home for the go-ahead run. Belt has collected seven hits in his last three games, raising his average from .246 to .264.
Sat, Jun 15
- Brandon Belt is not in the Giants' lineup Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Belt went 0-for-4 in Friday's win over the Braves. The Giants are starting Guillermo Quiroz at catcher, while Buster Posey will replace him in the lineup at first base.
More: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Brandon Belt went 1-for-4 with a double in Thursday's 10-0 blowout victory against the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Belt has seven home runs this year, as many as he had in more than double the at-bats in 2012. He's batting .251/.323/.422 with 29 RBI in 199 at-bats.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Brandon Moss went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored as the A's beat the Rangers 6-2 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Moss has homers in two of his last three games and 13 on the year. The first baseman also tripled in the game, his third already this season. Moss likely won't replicate the .291 batting average he finished with in 2012, but he is well on his way to another 20-homer season.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Joe Mauer went 3-for-5 with a home run in the Twins' 7-5 victory over the White Sox on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mauer hit a two-run homer in the first inning and later doubled off White Sox starter Dylan Axelrod, falling a triple short of the cycle. The two RBI gave him 23 on the season to go with a .327/.412/.492 line. And the homer was his seventh, giving him a fair chance to eclipse his total of 10 in 2012. If he finishes with his current slugging percentage it would actually be his third-highest all-time among full seasons.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Prince Fielder went 0-for-4 on Wednesday and is without a homer since June 4.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Fielder has been hitting for average of late, but except for a three-game surge at the beginning of the month, the power hasn't been there. He has a total of five homers and 27 RBI in 44 games since May 1 after totaling seven homers and 27 RBI in 25 games in April. Fortunately, since he's hitting behind Miguel Cabrera, he's still driving in runs with singles and doubles.
Fri, Jun 14
- Prince Fielder went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two RBI, helping to lead the Tigers to a 4-0 victory over the Twins in Minnesota on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rick Porcello and Scott Diamond were engaged in a scoreless pitcher's duel heading into the sixth inning, where Fielder's two-run double broke the game open and provided more than enough support for the Tigers. He's having another excellent season, hitting .289/.390/.536 with 12 homers and 52 RBI.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Nick Swisher (shoulder) is expected to return to the Indians' starting lineup this Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That's contingent on a batting practice session going well on Friday. Swisher hasn't placed since last Saturday because of a sore left shoulder. He was given a cortisone injection to treat the discomfort earlier this week and is apparently feeling much better.
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Mon, Jun 17
- Nick Swisher received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder and is likely to be sidelined until at least Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The shoulder has been an ongoing issue for Swisher, who aggravated the injury during Sunday's game. An MRI has ruled out any structural damage, but the Indians haven't ruled out the possibility of a stint on the disabled list. The Indians figure to see how he responds to the shot before making a roster move.
More: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sun, Jun 16
- Nick Swisher's nagging left shoulder injury could force him to the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Swisher has been battling the ailment all season and aggravated it during Saturday's game. He's in a 6-for-55 slump, which no doubt is due in part to the injury. "I've been battling this shoulder thing the whole year. It's super frustrating for me because I've never had something like this," he said. "Either way, we have to figure out what is going on and then we will go from there."
More: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Paul Goldschmidt homered off Chad Qualls in the bottom of the ninth to give the Diamondbacks a 3-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Does it still count as a walkoff homer when it comes off Qualls? We'll assume it does. The homer, Goldschmidt's 17th, snapped the Diamondbacks' four-game losing streak. He's batting just .232 in 69 at-bats this month, but he's driven in 20 runs anyway.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Anthony Rizzo is back in Wednesday's lineup against the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The struggling first baseman was given the day off Tuesday. Rizzo is batting just .157 this month and hasn't homered since May 18.
More: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18
- Anthony Rizzo is not in the Cubs' starting lineup on Tuesday night against the rival Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's the first day off of the season for the young first baseman, who has 10 home runs and 39 RBI in 68 games this season. Cody Ransom will get the nod in his place against Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright.
More: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Anthony Rizzo went 3-for-4 with two runs scored Friday against the Mets.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nice to see from Rizzo, who had just two hits over his previous seven games combined. The 23-year-old has really struggled dating back to mid-May, but he has the ability to be a top-10 option at the first base position in mixed leagues.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Eric Chavez (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "Everything has been good -- hitting, running, throwing," Chavez said. "I didn't know really what to expect, but [it's] gone really good." Chavez has already missed three weeks of action and doesn't figure to be activated until the tail end of June, at the earliest.
More: Diamondbacks.mlb.com
Fri, Jun 14
- Eric Chavez (oblique) will start swinging a bat on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said Chavez has been "getting much better" of late. Out since late May, he seems likely to require a brief rehab assignment before returning, which should come later this month.
More: Arizona Republic
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Paul Konerko went 4-for-4 in a loss to the Twins on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The four-hit night was Konerko's first of the season, raising his batting average 13 points in one night. The first baseman, who served as designated hitter on Tuesday, has had a rough go of it this year, hitting just .248/.314/.365. This may be the swan song for the 37-year-old.
Tue, Jun 18
- Rangers optioned 1B Chris McGuiness to Triple-A Round Rock.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McGuiness had six hits and 13 strikeouts in 34 plate appearances with the Rangers for a .176/.176/.206 batting line. He may get another shot later this summer.
Tue, Jun 18
- Rangers placed OF Jeff Baker on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right thumb.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move is retroactive to June 13, so Baker will be allowed to return in less than 15 days if he's feeling well enough. He suffered the right thumb sprain last week while trying to give a high-five to a teammate.
Mon, Jun 17
- Jeff Baker (thumb) is not available to hit Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Baker hasn't played since he sprained his right thumb while giving a high-five to his teammate Thursday. As of now, the Rangers are hopeful that he'll be ready to return Wednesday against Athletics' left-hander Tommy Milone.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Jeff Baker was given a cortisone shot in his ailing right thumb on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Baker hurt the thumb prior to Friday's game after giving someone a high-five. The Rangers are hoping he'll be ready to go in a few days.
More: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Jeff Baker is out of Friday's lineup due to a sprained right thumb.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's too bad, as left-hander Mark Buehrle is on the hill for the Blue Jays on Friday. The good news is that it appears Baker will not require a trip to the disabled list.
More: Evan Grant on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18
- Orioles purchased the contract of 1B Travis Ishikawa from Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ishikawa utilized the opt-out clause in his minor league deal over the weekend, so the Orioles added him to the major league roster rather than let him go. The 29-year-old was batting .316/.413/.525 with seven home runs and 31 RBI in 49 games this season in Triple-A. He's making the start of the DH spot and could see semi-regular playing time in the short-term.
Sun, Jun 16
- Travis Ishikawa has opted out of his minor league contract with the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Orioles still have 48 hours to either call him up or trade him, but the likeliest scenario is that he gets released. Ishikawa has batted 316/.413/.525 with seven home runs and 31 RBI in 49 games this season at Triple-A Norfolk and could possibly find a bench job at the big league level somewhere.
More: Dan Connolly on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18
- Mike Carp (hamstring) is expected to be in the starting lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Carp left Sunday's game with right hamstring tightness, but it's not a major concern. The 26-year-old is hitting .324 with eight home runs and 25 RBI in 105 at-bats this season.
More: Sean McAdam on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- Mike Carp left Sunday's game with right hamstring tightness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Carp injured his hamstring while on the basepaths in the seventh inning and had to be removed from the game. He finished 1-for-2 with a double before exiting. Red Sox manager John Farrell said he expects Carp to be available Tuesday.
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Sat, Jun 15
- Mike Carp hit his eighth home run of the season, a two-run shot, to help the Red Sox beat the Orioles on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Carp was supposed to be a part-time player, but he's forcing the hand of Red Sox manager John Farrell with his play. The first baseman is hitting .320/.372/.680 with eight homers in 103 at-bats this year. He won't continue to hit at such a clip, but it's worth riding while he's hit in deeper mixed leagues.
Tue, Jun 18
- Mets placed INF Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 17, with an intercostal strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move clears a spot for Scott Atchison's return from the disabled list. Turner will be eligible to return in early July and has a chance to be ready by then. The 28-year-old is batting .266/.307/.330 in 94 at-bats this season.
Mon, Jun 17
- Justin Turner is dealing with an intercostal issue and may have to be placed on the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: No word on how or when the injury occurred, though it's worth noting that he flung a pie in the face of Kirk Nieuwenhuis during the team's post-game celebration on Sunday. Turner, 28, is batting .266/.307/.300 in a utility role with the Mets this season.
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Tue, Jun 18
- Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI as the Blue Jays beat the Rockies 8-3 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The homer was Encarnacion's 19th of the year and he's somewhat quietly driven in 58 runs. The first baseman is hitting .268/.352/.526 and is showing that his career year in 2012 wasn't a fluke.
Tue, Jun 18
- Mike Napoli is not in the Red Sox' lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Napoli played the first game after sitting out the last few contests with nausea and dizziness, but he'll rest for the nightcap. Daniel Nava is at first base.
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Mon, Jun 17
- Mike Napoli (illness) is feeling much better and is likely to play at least one game in Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Good news. Napoli hasn't played since Thursday due to nausea and dizziness, but he has made steady progress over the past couple of days.
More: Peter Abraham on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- Red Sox manager John Farrell said Mike Napoli (illness) could return to the lineup Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Napoli has missed the last two games due to an illness, but is expected to be available for Tuesday's doubleheader. The Red Sox need Napoli to get healthy with Mike Carp (hamstring) also sidelined.
More: Rob Bradford on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Mike Napoli (illness) will be sent back to Boston to undergo further tests.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Napoli is still experiencing dizziness and nausea after leaving Thursday's game with an undisclosed illness. A concussion has been ruled out, but the issue is more serious than originally thought. The Red Sox are hoping he can return early next week.
More: Tim Britton on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18
- Freddie Freeman delivered a walk-off two-run homer as the Braves came back to beat the Mets 2-1 on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Atlanta mustered zero offense off Dillon Gee before Justin Upton led off the ninth with a single and Freeman homered -- his first since June 3 -- to end the game. Freeman ended the game 3-for-4 and also collected a double. He's now batting a superb .327/.383/.489 on the season.
Sat, Jun 15
- Freddie Freeman delivered a bases-loaded, walk-off single to complete a ninth-inning comeback as the Braves beat the Giants 6-5 on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The hit was Freeman's only one of the day but it came at the right time. The RBI moved him to 45 of the season, and the first baseman is hitting .312/.370/.460 this year. He hasn't hit a homer since June 3, but that's about the only gripe with the young first baseman at this point.
Tue, Jun 18
- Mariners activated 1B Justin Smoak from the 15-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Smoak wound up missing a little under three weeks with a right oblique strain. He did not hit the ball well on his rehab assignment and will return to a .240/.350/.344 batting line. The 26-year-old first baseman remains a poor option in standard mixed fantasy leagues.
Tue, Jun 18
- Mariners optioned INF Alex Liddi to Triple-A Tacoma.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move opens up a 25-man roster for Justin Smoak's return from the 15-day disabled list. Liddi went 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts during his time in Seattle.
Tue, Jun 18
- Logan Morrison (back) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Monday in his return to action.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison had been sidelined since last Tuesday due to lower back stiffness. He is hitting .308 (4-for-13) with two doubles and one RBI in four games since coming off the disabled list.
Sun, Jun 16
- Logan Morrison (back) is expected to return to the Marlins' lineup Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison has been sidelined since Tuesday with lower back stiffness. He returned from the 60-day DL last week and is batting .444 (4-for-9) over his first three games.
More: Joe Capozzi on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Logan Morrison (back) is not in the Marlins' lineup Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison is day-to-day with lower back stiffness. Greg Dobbs is starting at first base Saturday against the Cardinals.
More: Juan C. Rodriguez on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Logan Morrison was scratched from Friday's lineup due to a sore back.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's not clear when the injury occurred, but it's worth noting that he also sat out Wednesday's game. Consider him day-to-day for now.
More: Joe Capozzi on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18
- Albert Pujols went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 11-3 victory against the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: While his big night must be qualified -- Aaron Harang was on the mound, after all -- Pujols' heat check must be recognized. El Hombre is 12-for-23 (.522) over his last five games. He's batting .333 with an OPS over .900 in June after struggling mightily over the first two months of the season. If you can buy low, now's the time to do it.
Tue, Jun 18
- Yankees placed 1B Mark Teixeira on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 16, with right wrist inflammation.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: An MRI over the weekend didn't reveal any new damage in the wrist, but he was given a cortisone shot and will now get some extended rest. The Yankees are hopeful that he'll be able to play through the condition for the entire season, but the possibility of surgery still looms. Lyle Overbay will fill in at first base once again.
Mon, Jun 17
- Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Monday that he is "leaning personally" toward placing first baseman Mark Teixeira (wrist) on the 15-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: But nothing has been made official yet. Teixeira underwent an MRI this weekend in New York that showed only inflammation (and no new structural damage) in his troublesome right wrist, but he is having trouble swinging the bat with confidence and might be better off with a few more weeks of rest and rehab. Teixeira is hitting .151/.270/.340 in 15 games since his activation.
More: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- An MRI on Mark Teixeira's right wrist showed only inflammation.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Teixeira has been given a cortisone shot and will be re-evaluated in a few days. It's possible he'll still require a stint on the disabled list, but, at least for now, this certainly qualifies as good news. Teixeira had to exit Saturday's game after aggravating his wrist ailment.
More: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Mark Teixeira left Saturday's game against the Angels with an aggravated right wrist.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The same wrist caused Teixeira to miss the first two months of the season. He'll see the team doctor in New York on Sunday for further examination. Yankees manager Joe Girardi already expressed an intent to give "Tex" a few days off to get right, so he'll miss Sunday's game at a minimum. This could be a serious setback.
More: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18
- Kevin Youkilis has a herniated disc in his back and will undergo surgery to repair it on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He is expected to need about 10-12 weeks of rest and rehab, which puts his season in jeopardy. It's another brutal blow to the Yankees, who have been without third baseman Alex Rodriguez (hip) all year. Youkilis was batting .219/.305/.343 with two home runs and eight RBI in 28 games as A-Rod's fill-in at the hot corner.
More: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Yankees placed 3B Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day disabled list with a lumbar spine sprain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: No word yet on how long he may be sidelined, but since it's a recurring issue, it may be longer than 15 days. It's the same ailment that landed Youkilis on the disabled list at the end of April. He managed to hit just.146/.239/.220 with one RBI and 13 strikeouts in 41 at-bats after returning from the disabled list on May 31.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Michael Young went 3-for-4 with three doubles in the Phillies' win over the Nationals on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Young doubled in a run and scored in the Phillies' decisive three-run sixth inning, his second of the night against Nationals starter Ross Detwiler. The 36-year-old is hitting .288/.356/.390 this season.