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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Mike Napoli (illness) is back in the starting lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Napoli hasn't played since Thursday due to illness, but he's finally back to 100 percent. It's not clear if he'll play both games of the doubleheader.
More: Alex Speier on Twitter
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
Thu, Jun 13
- Mike Napoli left Thursday's game due to illness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Napoli left the game against the Orioles in the third inning, but it's good to hear that he'll be fine. He should be back in there Friday.
More: Evan Drellich on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Edinson Volquez allowed four runs on six hits and a walk over five innings in his start Monday against the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Volquez (5-5, 5.84 ERA) struck out six in the no-decision. The right-hander occasionally shows his talent in mixed-league worthy performances, such as his last start against the Braves (one run over seven innings). Far too often, however, he turns in frustrating performances such as Monday's or gets outright shelled. He's a fringy NL-only pitcher.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Roy Oswalt is officially scheduled to make his Rockies debut Thursday in D.C. against the Nationals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Oswalt signed a minor league contract with Colorado on May 2 and has registered a stellar 2.16 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 25/7 K/BB ratio across 33 1/3 innings since reporting to Double-A Tulsa. The veteran right-hander is worth a try in most standard mixed fantasy leagues, though keep in mind that he struggled last year with the Rangers.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Troy Renck of the Denver Post suspects that Roy Oswalt will start Thursday against the Nationals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Oswalt has registered a promising 2.16 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 25/7 K/BB ratio in 33 1/3 innings at Double-A Tulsa since signing a minor league contract with the Rockies in early May. The veteran right-hander may be worth a try in deeper mixed fantasy formats. He had a 5.80 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 59 innings last season for the Rangers.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Roy Oswalt allowed no runs on five hits over 8 1/3 innings in his start Friday with Double-A Tulsa.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He threw 102 pitches, 60 strikes and had seven strikeouts. Oswalt now has a 2.16 ERA over four rehab starts. He remains on track to join the Rockies' rotation Wednesday against Toronto.
More: Patrick Saunders on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- 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 18Recent News
- Nelson Cruz homered twice, doubled and knocked in four runs as the Rangers beat the A's 8-7 on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cruz homered off Dan Straily in the fourth and Jesse Chavez in the fifth, giving him 18 bombs for the year. Only Chris Davis (24) and Miguel Cabrera (19) have more in the AL. If Cruz stays healthy, his career high of 33 homers is probably going down.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Rays recalled RHP Jake Odorizzi from Triple-A Durham.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Odorizzi will be the 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox and is slated to start the nightcap. The 23-year-old has allowed 11 runs in 12 1/3 innings in two starts and one relief appearance with the Rays this season and will likely be sent back down to the minors after Tuesday's start. He's someone to keep an eye on for the future.
Mon, Jun 17
- Jake Odorizzi will start the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Rays will officially promote Odorizzi on Tuesday night to be their 26th man. The talented young right-hander has a bright future but probably isn't worth messing with for one random outing at Fenway Park. Chris Archer will start the first half of the doubleheader.
More: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Thu, Jun 13
- Rays optioned RHP Jake Odorizzi to Triple-A Durham.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Odorizzi allowed two runs over 3 1/3 inning in his lone relief appearance. He'll return to Durham's rotation.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Aaron Harang was tagged for four runs on 12 hits in five innings by the Angels in a loss Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He struck out four and didn't walk a batter. Harang actually has an outstanding 56/9 K/BB rate and a solid 1.31 WHIP. That's the good news for Seattle management and AL-only owners still holding out hope he'll turn it around. To the naked eye, however, Harang just doesn't have the stuff to get out major league hitters anymore. It's great to eliminate free passes, but it doesn't do much good if the slop you loft over the plate is obliterated all over the park. Harang (3-7) and his 5.73 ERA aren't to be trusted in any format.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Lucas Duda went 4-for-4 with a double in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Braves.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Making his first start at first base this season, Duda raised his average 15 points (from .226 to .241). Mets manager Terry Collins has resisted trying Duda at first base in anticipation of an eventual Ike Davis return, but there's no doubt that New York is a better team with Duda at first and Daniel Murphy at second. Duda's a terrible defender, but he's posted a nice .241/.348/.454 slash line through 216 at-bats.
Mon, Jun 17
- Lucas Duda will start at first base for the first time this season in Monday's game against the Braves.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Meanwhile, Daniel Murphy has moved back over to second base while Jordany Valdespin is on the bench. Mets manager Terry Collins has resisted using Duda at first base because they anticipate Ike Davis returning at some point, but there's no question that they are a much better defensive team with Duda at first base as opposed to left field.
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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Brian McCann is not in the starting lineup for the first time of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gerald Laird will start behind the dish and catch rookie left-hander Alex Wood. McCann should be back in there for the second game.
More: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Brian McCann went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday against the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McCann was red-hot after returning from shoulder surgery, but he's hitting just .130 (3-for-23) with eight strikeouts over his last eight games and hasn't had an extra-base hit since June 3. We'd stay the course with him in shallow mixed leagues, though.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Orioles designated INF/OF Yamaico Navarro for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Navarro was batting .254/.357/.353 in 207 plate appearances and had committed 13 errors in the field this season at Triple-A Norfolk. The 25-year-old utilityman seems likely to make it through waivers.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Jason Vargas whiffed a season-best nine batters and surrendered a mere two runs over seven innings in Monday's 11-3 win against the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Vargas allowed four hits and a walk to his former club. Monday's strikeouts are clearly a bonus for owners -- Vargas has struck out about six batters per nine innings this year -- but Vargas has established himself as a rotation stalwart in his first season in LA. He's now 6-4 with a 3.65 ERA.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Orioles recalled LHP Zach Britton from Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Britton is starting for the Orioles on Tuesday night against the Tigers. He has a promising 3.28 ERA in 11 starts this season at the Triple-A level but is a risky fantasy play in his matchup Tuesday versus Detroit.
Mon, Jun 17
- Zach Britton will be called up from Triple-A Norfolk to start Tuesday against the Tigers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll make the start in place of Jason Hammel, who is just getting his strength back following a stomach bug. Britton made one start for the Orioles this season and owns a 3.28 ERA in 11 starts with Triple-A Norfolk. He's a shaky option in mixed leagues against the Tigers.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Zach Britton could start on Monday against the Tigers in place of Jason Hammel (illness).(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hammel is dealing with a stomach bug and is unlikely to be ready. The Orioles scratched Britton from his scheduled start Sunday, indicating that he'll likely be their choice to fill in if need be. Britton holds a 3.28 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 11 start for Norfolk this season. He allowed six runs over six innings in his lone start for the O's.
More: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- 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.
More: Anthony Andro on Twitter
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 18Recent News
- Pirates re-signed RHP Jose Contreras to a minor league contract.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Contreras was released by the Pirates last week, but it didn't take the two sides very long to hammer out a new agreement. The veteran right-hander will report to Triple-A Indianapolis and could be an option for the major league bullpen again soon.
More: Bill Brink on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said he hopes to re-sign Jose Contreras.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It appears that the Pirates released him last week in order to avoid paying him a major league salary while he was on the DL. Huntington still thinks Contreras has the potential to help out the bullpen, though, so he could be re-signed soon and work his way up through the minors.
More: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Thu, Jun 13
- Pirates released RHP Jose Contreras.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Contreras has a 9.00 ERA in seven appearances with the Pirates this season before going on the DL with a back injury. It could be the end of the line for the 41-year-old.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Josh Hamilton went 2-for-5 with a homer, two runs scored and two RBI against the Mariners on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Coming off a Sunday off-day against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia, Hamilton teed off in an easier matchup, taking Aaron Harang deep for a two-run shot in the second. Hamilton owners, much like the Angels, are stuck in a holding pattern with the former top slugger. Nobody is going to take his .217/.273/.395 slash line off your hands and offer you value back, but it's unlikely that you have a more talented backup to insert into the lineup until Hamilton regains his stroke.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- 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 18Recent News
- Wil Myers is expected to start in right field for both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That's what we like to hear. Myers, who will make his major league debut Tuesday, was batting .283/.354/.514 with 14 home runs and 57 RBI in 63 games this season with Triple-A Durham. It's fair to expect some strikeouts, so don't look for a high batting average right away, but he's worth owning in most fantasy leagues due to his power upside.
More: Roger Mooney on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- Rays purchased the contract of OF Wil Myers from Triple-A Durham.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Myers will join the Rays in Boston and should see everyday-type action starting with Tuesday's doubleheader at Fenway Park. He was batting .283/.354/.514 with 14 home runs and 57 RBI in 63 games this year at Triple-A. Go grab him if he's still available. The 22-year-old can be a star.
More: Joe Smith on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Chris Heisey (hamstring) resumed a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Monday and went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Heisey served as the designated hitter. The 28-year-old aggravated his hamstring injury during his first attempt at a rehab assignment last month, so the Reds figures to be extra cautious this time around. Still, a return before the end of the month appears realistic if he can avoid setbacks.
More: C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- Chris Heisey (hamstring) will resume a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Heisey aggravated his right hamstring during a rehab assignment last month and still felt some soreness after sliding drills last Wednesday. He's feeling better now, though, and is ready to give it a go again. He should be activated before too long assuming he can avoid another setback.
More: John Fay on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Martin Prado went 1-for-4 Monday against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Owners hoping for Prado to shake his season-long slump as the weather began heating up have been disappointed, as June has been the veteran's worst at the plate thus far. Prado hasn't hit a homer since late-April and has logged an RBI in just two games this month. He's batting an anemic .244/.296/.335 in his first season in Arizona.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Phillies activated C Carlos Ruiz from the 15-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ruiz was originally slated to return on Friday, but apparently two rehab games was enough to convince the Phillies that he's ready. Out since May 19 due to a right hamstring strain, the veteran backstop returns to a .235/.286/.275 batting line in 16 games this season.
Thu, Jun 13
- Carlos Ruiz (hamstring) is slated to be activated from the disabled list on June 21.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ruiz will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday or Saturday. He'll play two games there, rest a day and then play two more at Double-A Reading before being activated. The veteran backstop has been sidelined since May 19 with a right hamstring strain.
More: Philadelphia Inquirer
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Giants released RHP Ramon Ramirez.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ramirez was designated for assignment last week after allowing seven runs over 5 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old will attempt to latch on elsewhere.
Thu, Jun 13
- Giants designated RHP Ramon Ramirez for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ramirez was called up from the minors late last month and allowed seven runs on nine hits and five walks over just 5 2/3 innings. Jake Dunning will replace him in the Giants' bullpen.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- 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 18Recent News
- Tigers manager Jim Leyland reiterated Tuesday that Victor Martinez will not catch unless there's an emergency.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Leyland has already said it on multiple occasions, but the topic was raised again after Alex Avila (forearm) was placed on the disabled list Monday. "I won't catch Victor unless it's some freak situation," said Leyland. The Tigers will go with Brayan Pena and Bryan Holaday behind the plate for now.
More: Chris Iott on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Desmond Jennings will bat second for the first time this season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jennings has primarily batted sixth recently, but that spot in the order is now occupied by Wil Myers. The 26-year-old is batting .299/.351/.522 over his last 19 games, so he's worthy of being moved up in the order.
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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Giancarlo Stanton swatted a pair of home runs and collected all of Miami's RBI in Monday's 3-2 victory against Arizona.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stanton's two-run job off Patrick Corbin in the seventh tied the game at two and his homer off Heath Bell in the ninth turned out to be the decisive run. Stanton has hit safely in all seven games since coming off the disabled list and has collected two or more RBI in four of those contests. He's one of the hottest hitters in the game right now.
Fri, Jun 14
- Giancarlo Stanton went 3-for-4 with a two-run double in Friday's win over the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That's what we like to see. Stanton is now 6-for-18 (.333) with one home run, two doubles and five RBI in four games since coming off the disabled list. Fantasy owners are hopeful that he's ready to make up for lost time.