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Sun, May 26Recent News
- Andrew Cashner allowed four earned runs on nine hits over six innings Saturday in the Padres' victory at Arizona.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He struck out five and walked none. Cashner was eminently hittable this evening and gave up a two-run homer to Eric Chavez in the first, but San Diego's offense lit up the scoreboard and gifted the 26-year-old with his fourth win. He'll take a 3.38 ERA and 1.22 WHIP into a tasty date with the Mariners in PETCO on Thursday.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- Justin Smoak left Saturday's game due to a strained oblique and will be reevaluated Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: If Smoak lands on the DL, the Mariners would likely simply turn to Kendrys Morales or Michael Morse at first base, opening up extra at-bats for Jason Bay and Raul Ibanez. Rather than call up someone from Triple-A, they could activate Franklin Gutierrez.
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Sun, May 26Recent News
- Gerardo Parra went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Saturday's 10-4 setback against the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Parra is quietly having a monster year, posting a .307/.377/.469 slash line over 192 at-bats while manning center field for the Snakes. With Adam Eaton's elbow woes, Parra has become Arizona's most valuable outfielder. He is in no danger of losing his starting job.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- Randy Choate logged a scoreless inning of relief Saturday against the Dodgers, lowering his ERA to 1.08.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: A 37-year-old lefty killer, Choate has logged only 8 1/3 innings this year due to discretionary use. He's dutifully performed his role, allowing only one earned run over 16 appearances. Choate has six holds on the year and will earn plenty more pitching for the mighty Cardinals.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- Everth Cabrera went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, a steal, four RBI and two runs scored as the Padres topped the Diamondbacks 10-4 Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The 26-year-old shortstop is having a breakout fantasy season, batting .267/.349/.398 with four homers in 48 games. He leads the NL in steals with 19 and has scored 28 times. The NL stolen base king last season needs to be starting in all formats.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- Sam LeCure tossed a perfect seventh inning of relief to earn his seventh hold in Saturday's 5-2 win against the Cubs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Six of LeCure's seven holds have come since May 3, as Dusty Baker has grown increasingly more confident in the 29-year-old. LeCure had a 3.14 ERA as a long reliever in the Reds' bullpen last season and owns a sparkling 1.29 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 21 innings in 2013.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- Jurickson Profar went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's victory against the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It counts as the best game of Profar's young career, which consists of only four games. Baseball's best prospect has a .308/.286/.308 slash line with three RBI and two runs over 13 at-bats. He hasn't drawn a walk or collected an extra-base hit, but the 20-year-old doesn't look over matched, which is all that really matters at this stage in his career.
Tue, May 21
- Making his first start for the Rangers this season, Jurickson Profar went 0-for-2 with a pair of RBI against the A's on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Profar drove in both Rangers runs with a groundout and a sac fly. Manager Ron Washington said Profar and Leury Garcia would split time at second, but as long as Profar is up, the Rangers would be crazy not to use him.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- Burke Badenhop twirled two scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's loss to the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Acquired over the winter from the Rays for OF Raul Mondesi, Jr., Badenhop hasn't disappointed Milwaukee's brass, boasting a 2.11 ERA and 0.94 WHIP over 24 appearances. Badenhop hasn't given up an earned run in May, which has had a gastric bypass-type effect on his earned run average.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- Tony Cruz has collected only two singles and a walk in 13 plate appearances.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The little-used backup isn't going to sniff fantasy relevance playing behind Yadier Molina. Cruz, a former 26th-round pick, is a .251/.287/.345 career hitter.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- Felix Hernandez had a very uneven performance Saturday, striking out nine but allowing five runs over 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Rangers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: When King Felix's stuff wavered, the powerful Rangers lineup capitalized, collecting nine hits and a home run. The Mariners' ace didn't have the best last few weeks. A back injury forced him out of a start against the Yankees on May 14 and he's surrendered 11 runs -- 10 earned -- in his next two outings. While one wonders if he's still dealing with some back tightness, fantasy owners aren't advised to remove him from starting lineups.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- Wade Miley was pounded by the Padres for seven runs on seven hits in Saturday's loss.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He struck out one and walked one. The left-hander has really scuffled over his last two home starts; he was hammered for seven runs in each. Against the Braves earlier this month, he was done in by a pair of two-run bombs. Tonight, he just didn't have it against a mediocre offense. Over his last three starts, Miley has seen his ERA jump from 2.93 to 4.53.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- Brandon Kintzler holds a 4.22 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 21 1/3 innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The 28-year-old righty has been hit or miss this year. In five of his appearances, he's given up exactly two runs each time. In the other 16, he's given up none. Kintzler has six holds on the season, including four in the last two weeks.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- Derek Holland struck out a season-high 10 batters and allowed no earned runs over 6 2/3 innings in Saturday's 5-2 win against the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Both runs scored during Holland's watch were unearned. He scattered four hits and walked three, throwing 119 pitches and out-dueling Felix Hernandez. Seattle's feeble offense cured Holland's recent struggles; he'd allowed four runs in each of his last two outings. The must-start 26-year-old lefty will carry a 2.97 ERA and 1.16 WHIP into a showdown against Arizona next week.
Sun, May 26Recent News
- David Murphy went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Saturday's 5-2 victory in Seattle.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Murphy's two-run double in the second off Felix Hernandez spotted Texas a 3-0 lead. Murphy, one of the league's few tormentors of King Felix, had another good game against the All-World hurler. Unfortunately, he hasn't been hitting anyone else, batting .229/.279/.405 through 47 games. Murphy does have eight hits in his last six games, hopefully portending the end to his batter's box misery.
Wed, May 22
- David Murphy hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and the Rangers made it hold up Wednesday in a 3-1 over the A's.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Murphy had an awful April after being handed a full-time gig for the first time in his career, but now back sitting against some lefties, he's hit .291 with four homers and 11 RBI in 55 at-bats this month.
Sat, May 25
- Chris Capuano gave up six runs -- five earned -- in five innings Friday in a loss to the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Capuano turned in back-to-back strong outings before tonight's stinker against a fine St. Louis offense, so we'll let him off the hook. It wouldn't have mattered much if he had allowed only one or two runs anyway; the Dodger offense wasn't getting anything done in the shutout tonight.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Dan Haren yielded three earned runs over six innings Saturday as the Nationals fell to the Phillies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Haren racked up a whopping 10 strikeouts and allowed only four hits, but two of them were home runs. He has looked good at times this season, but the consistency has not been there. Haren will take a 4-5 record, 5.43 ERA and 1.37 WHIP into his next start vs. the Orioles.
Sat, May 25
- John Danks was solid in his first start back from shoulder surgery Friday, giving up three runs in six-plus innings in a no-decision against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He reached the 90s a couple of times with his fastball, but mostly sat in the high 80s. Danks was pulled after giving up a leadoff double to Marcell Ozuna in the top of the seventh inning. Ozuna eventually came around to score on a sacrifice fly, which cost Danks a chance at the victory. Still, it was an encouraging outing for the southpaw, as he gave up just four hits and walked nine while striking out five. He has another favorable matchup next week against the Cubs, but most mixed league owners can afford to wait and see for now.
Fri, May 24
- White Sox activated LHP John Danks from the 15-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll make his season debut on Friday against the Marlins. Danks wound up posting a 3.18 during his four rehab starts, but he held a 15/13 K/BB ratio and his velocity isn't all the way back yet. Consider him only in AL-only formats for the time being.
Wed, May 22
- John Danks (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list to make his season debut Friday against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: White Sox manager Robin Ventura finally made the decision official on Wednesday night. Danks posted a 3.18 ERA during his four rehab starts, but he also had a 15/13 K/BB ratio and is still dealing with diminished velocity. Mixed leaguers should stay away for now.
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Sat, May 25Recent News
- Josh Donaldson finished 4-for-4 with a homer and two RBI as the A's beat the Astros 11-5 on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The magic continues for Donaldson, who boasts an outrageous .322/.398/.544 batting line in 49 games this season. He's on pace for 23 home runs and 97 RBI, which would make him a top tier third baseman (or very close to it) in standard mixed fantasy leagues. Some regression should be expected, but the 27-year-old is obviously a viable starting option in most formats right now.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Brewers placed RHP Jim Henderson on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Henderson injured the hamstring during Friday's game, and it turned out to be severe enough to require a trip to the DL. A corresponding roster move will be made on Sunday. There is no indication as to who might save games while Henderson is out. Francisco Rodriguez and John Axford are the primary candidates.
Fri, May 24
- Jim Henderson is dealing with a right hamstring injury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: No word yet on the extent of the injury, or how much time he could be sidelined, but Henderson didn't sound very encouraged when talking with reporters after the game. He said that the injury occurred while attempting to field a ground ball off the bat of Russell Martin. Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said that if Henderson were to miss time, he would employ a closer-by-committee including Francisco Rodriguez, John Axford and Michael Gonzalez.
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Tue, May 21
- Jim Henderson earned his ninth save of the season as the Brewers beat the Dodgers 5-2 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Henderson's save capped off a total of 5 2/3 scoreless innings from the Milwaukee bullpen. He surrendered a hit and a walk but struck out the other three batters he faced and now boasts a 0.95 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 23/5 K/BB ratio in 19 innings this season. The right-hander has been a waiver wire gem so far and should be a steady fantasy closer all year.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Yankees recalled OF Brennan Boesch from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Boesch will replace Curtis Granderson on the active roster. He batted just .209 with a .244 on-base percentage through 20 games with the Yankees prior to being sent down earlier this month.
Sat, May 25
- Justin Grimm won after allowing three runs and 10 hits in 6 1/3 innings versus the Mariners on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With some help from Jeff Nelson. Grimm intercepted an attempted 3-6-3 double-play relay in the second inning tonight while first baseman Mitch Moreland was still reaching for the ball. Nelson never realized that the pitcher, not the first baseman, caught the ball and gave the Rangers the out. It proved to be an especially big play when Brendan Ryan followed with a rare double. Were the call gotten right, it doesn't seem nearly so likely that Grimm would have pitched into the seventh inning tonight.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Phillies optioned RHP B.J. Rosenberg to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rosenberg was given the boot to make room for Mike Adams' return from the disabled list. Rosenberg allowed four runs in three relief appearances with the Phillies.
Sat, May 25
- A.J. Pollock went 3-for-4 with an RBI from the leadoff spot in Friday's win.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Pollock was probably looking at a demotion right about now if Adam Eaton's rehab went as hoped. As is, he'll remain in the majors and continue to start against lefties for a few more weeks. He's 8-for-14 the last five days after breaking out of a 1-for-19 slump.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Matt Kemp was removed as part of a double-switch during Saturday's game after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kemp was visibly upset with the decision, and he briefly left the dugout after being removed. The center fielder was likely frustrated with his performance of late, as Kemp left five runners on base and is now hitting .261/.313/.344 with just two homers in 47 games. Like the Dodgers, though, fantasy owners can't bench the star, even in the midst of his struggles.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Jeremy Hefner gave up two runs in six innings Friday against the Braves.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The game was suspended after eight innings and will resume Saturday. Hefner gave up a two-run homer to Freddie Freeman in the first inning, but retired 16 out of the final 19 batters he faced before exiting. However, LaTroy Hawkins coughed up the lead in the top of the eighth, which means that Hefner is still winless. He stuck out seven and walked two in the no-decision and owns a 4.67 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across nine starts and one relief appearance this season. He's not an option outside of deeper NL-only formats.
Fri, May 24
- Friday's game between the Braves and Mets was suspended due to rain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Mets tied the score at 5-5 in the bottom of the eighth inning before there was a rain delay going into the top of the ninth. Play will resume Saturday at 6:10 p.m. ET after which the second game of the series will be played.
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