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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Brandon Morrow (forearm) suffered a physical setback Monday in his rehab start at High-A Dunedin.
      Advice: Morrow will have his forearm reexamined this week. He did not look sharp in the outing, allowing three runs in two innings, and can now be considered out indefinitely.
      More: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Mon, Jun 17
    • Brandon Morrow (forearm) will make his first minor league rehab start Monday with High-A Dunedin.
      Advice: Morrow, out since May 28 with a right forearm strain, is slated to throw 45-50 pitches. Assuming all goes well Monday, he's expected to test himself against more advanced competition in his next rehab start before coming off the disabled list. That would set him up for a return before the end of the month.
      More: John Lott on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Fri, Jun 14
    • Brandon Morrow (forearm) threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session Friday.
      Advice: Morrow has been sidelined since May 28 with a right forearm strain. He's scheduled to pitch in a game on Monday, though it isn't clear whether it will be a simulated game or an official rehab start. Either way, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons believes that he won't need more than two rehab stars before coming off the disabled list. It sounds like a return before the end of the month is realistic.
      More: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Rangers recalled C Robinson Chirinos from Triple-A Round Rock.
      Advice: Chirinos will provide depth off the Rangers' bench. He has three hits in 12 big-league at-bats this year.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Heath Bell was charged with the loss after allowing a ninth inning solo homer to Giancarlo Stanton in a tie game Monday.
      Advice: Entering a 2-2 contest in the top of the ninth, Bell struck out Ed Lucas before Stanton homered to right. Bell (4.23 ERA, 1.52 WHIP) has allowed a home run in three consecutive appearances. Consider it a course-correction after he enjoyed some good luck earlier this season. With J.J. Putz (elbow) close to returning, the clock on Bell's reign as closer may be ticking.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Thu, Jun 13
    • Heath Bell gave up his second homer in two days Wednesday against the Dodgers.
      Advice: Bell was working with a four-run lead, so the fact that he allowed a solo homer and another run didn't cost the Diamondbacks. Still, it's a bit of a concern that he's suddenly allowed homers to Juan Uribe and Ramon Hernandez the last two days. He had gone 25 straight appearances without giving up a homer after allowing two in his season debut April 2.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Astros optioned OF Jimmy Paredes to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
      Advice: Paredes was sent down in order to make room for Justin Maxwell's return from the disabled list. It was a fairly easy call, as the 24-year-old is hitting just .190 in 31 games this season and lost playing time to Trevor Crowe in recent weeks.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • B.J. Upton is not in the starting lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets.
      Advice: Jordan Schafer will make the start in center field and bat leadoff against Matt Harvey. Look for Upton to return for the second game.
      More: Adam Rubin on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sun, Jun 16
    • B.J. Upton went 1-for-4 with a double Sunday against the Giants.
      Advice: Upton was coming off a two-homer performance on Saturday, so he was bumped to the No. 5 spot in the lineup. The double was his sixth extra-base hit in his last 13 games. Upton is starting to show signs of life, but is still batting just .167/.264/.315 in 60 games this season.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sat, Jun 15
    • B.J. Upton went 2-for-4 with two home runs in the Braves' comeback victory over the Giants on Saturday.
      Advice: The multi-homer game was his first this year, giving him eight home runs through 59 games. We keep looking for signs that Upton may be figuring it out and this may finally be it. But until he does it for a few games in a row, we'll wait before pronouncing him right this time.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Braves recalled INF Tyler Pastornicky from Triple-A Gwinnett.
      Advice: He'll take the place of the injured Evan Gattis (oblique) on the active roster. Pastornicky is 1-for-7 in two stints with the Braves this season and will serve in a utility role.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Mariners optioned INF Alex Liddi to Triple-A Tacoma.
      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.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Huston Street earned his 14th save of the year Monday as the Padres beat the Giants 5-3.
      Advice: Street entered with a 5-3 lead in the 13th inning and stranded Gregor Blanco, who reached on a single. Street isn't striking anyone out -- he has 13 over 24 games -- and has tossed only four perfect innings in 2013. Despite Street's struggles, he's 14-for-15 in save conversions and has a good amount of job security.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sun, Jun 16
    • Huston Street allowed a run on two hits Saturday, but escaped with his 12th save of the year against the Diamondbacks.
      Advice: With one out, Cliff Pennington reached on infield single. Two batters later, he was doubled in by Gerardo Parra. Street next induced a game-ending fly out from Didi Gregorius. It was Street's first appearance since the Padres activated him from the disabled list (strained left calf). The veteran closer has been highly susceptible to damage this year, going 0-3 with a 4.64 ERA. Because of his name, Street presumably has plenty of job security.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Fri, Jun 14
    • Padres activated RHP Huston Street from the 15-day disabled list.
      Advice: The Padres were pleased with how Street threw the ball during a minor league rehab assignment, and he appears to be completely recovered from his strained left calf. The Padres' closer has converted 11 of his first 12 save chances while posting a 4.43 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 13/8 K/BB ratio in 20 1/3 innings.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Rays manager Joe Maddon spoke to Alex Cobb (concussion), who said there's no timetable for his return.
      Advice: Cobb was diagnosed with a concussion after he was hit in the head by a line drive on Saturday and is currently on the 7-day disabled list. He'll have to be cleared by MLB before returning to action and Maddon isn't ready to say for sure when that might be. It could be a lengthy absence.
      More: Marc Topkin on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Mon, Jun 17
    • Alex Cobb (concussion) will not travel with the Rays on their upcoming seven-game road trip.
      Advice: Cobb was diagnosed with a mild concussion at Bayfront Medical Center after being hit in the head by an Eric Hosmer line drive Saturday at Tropicana Field. He has been placed on the 7-day disabled list and will miss at least one turn in the Rays' starting rotation. The young right-hander has registered a fantastic 3.01 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 76/23 K/BB ratio in 83 2/3 innings this season.
      More: Tampa Bay Times
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sun, Jun 16
    • Rays placed RHP Alex Cobb on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion.
      Advice: The news is all good with Cobb, as he "only" has a mild concussion and will be released from the hospital Sunday. Still, it's no surprise that the Rays are playing it cautiously and disabling him. There's no timetable for when he'll rejoin the rotation.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sat, Jun 15
    • Jeremy Hellickson told reporters that Alex Cobb was "acting normal" in the hospital on Saturday night.
      Advice: "He's the same old Cobb right now," said Hellickson. "He's laughing and joking." Cobb was carted off the field on a stretcher Saturday after taking an Eric Hosmer line drive off the right side of his head. The right-hander has been diagnosed with a "mild" concussion and will remain at Bayfront Medical Center overnight for observation. He seems likely to sit out for at least a week.
      More: Marc Topkin on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Thu, Jun 13
    • Rays activated RHP Alex Cobb from the bereavement list.
      Advice: Cobb was away from the team after the passing of his grandmother. He'll get the ball on Saturday against the Royals.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Jacob Turner allowed two runs on six hits over five innings Monday against the Diamondbacks.
      Advice: He struck out five and walked three. The former first-round pick has only allowed six earned runs in four starts, posting a 2.16 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 25 innings. Turner has only one win to show for his efforts, however, an unfortunate occupational hazard of pitching in South Florida.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Indians recalled 3B Lonnie Chisenhall from Triple-A Columbus.
      Advice: It's well deserved, as Chisenhall has been red-hot since his demotion last month, batting .390 with six home runs, 26 RBI, and a 1.132 OPS over 27 games. The 24-year-old has struggled at the major league level, but he should see regular playing time at third base in the short-term. Put him on your radar in deeper mixed leagues.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Diamondbacks recalled RHP Randall Delgado from Triple-A Reno.
      Advice: Delgado is starting for the Snakes on Tuesday night against the Marlins. He has a troubling 5.91 ERA and 57/35 K/BB ratio in 64 innings this season at the Triple-A level and can't be trusted in standard fantasy leagues.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Mon, Jun 17
    • Randall Delgado will be called up from Triple-A Reno to start Tuesday against the Marlins.
      Advice: He'll take the rotation spot of Tyler Skaggs, who was sent down to the minors last week. Delgado has made one appearance with the Diamondbacks this season and owns a 5.91 ERA and 57/35 K/BB ratio in 64 innings over 13 starts at the Triple-A level. He's more of an option in NL-only leagues.
      More: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Anthony Rizzo is not in the Cubs' starting lineup on Tuesday night against the rival Cardinals.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Fri, Jun 14
    • Anthony Rizzo went 3-for-4 with two runs scored Friday against the Mets.
      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.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Shelby Miller reported feeling fine Tuesday after leaving Monday's start with a right leg cramp.
      Advice: Miller was just a little dehydrated, so the Cards pulled him early as a precaution when his calf tightened up. He'll be fine for this weekend's start against the Rangers.
      More: Derrick Goold on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Mon, Jun 17Recent News
    • Shelby Miller left Monday's start against the Cubs after five innings with a right leg cramp.
      Advice: Miller was examined by trainers after stretching out his calf on the mound with one out in the fifth. He stayed in and retired the next two hitters but was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the frame. The youngster should be fine for his next outing, which will come against the Rangers this weekend. He tossed five scoreless innings on two hits and two walks while striking out five before exiting.
      More: St. Louis Cardinals on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Luis Perez has shut down his rehab due to lingering issues with his surgically-repaired elbow.
      Advice: Perez underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last July. He might not pitch in the majors in 2013.
      More: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Carlos Quentin (shoulder) is not in the Padres' lineup Tuesday.
      Advice: He's now missed four straight starts with a sore left shoulder. Quentin remains day-to-day for now, but the disabled list will become a possibility if he doesn't improve in a hurry. Chris Denorfia is starting in left field Tuesday.
      More: MLB Lineups on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Mon, Jun 17
    • Carlos Quentin (shoulder) is not in the Padres' lineup Monday.
      Advice: It's the third straight start he's missed due to a nagging left shoulder injury. The Padres are calling Quentin day-to-day for now, but they haven't ruled out the disabled list as a possibility. Kyle Blanks is starting in left field Monday.
      More: Corey Brock on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sun, Jun 16
    • The Union-Tribune San Diego reports Carlos Quentin (shoulder) could be placed on the disabled list.
      Advice: Quentin missed his second straight game Sunday and will be reevaluated early this week. "We're keeping an eye on it," Padres manager Bud Black said. "He's day to day. We're cautiously optimistic that he's going to be fine."
      More: Union-Tribune San Diego
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sat, Jun 15
    • Carlos Quentin was scratched from the Padres' lineup on Saturday due to left shoulder discomfort.
      Advice: Quentin felt something after taking a swing during Friday's game, so he'll get the day off Saturday to avoid further injury. There's no indication of the severity of the injury. We'll assume it's day-to-day for now.
      More: Corey Brock on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Edwin Encarnacion went 0-for-2 with a walk Monday against the Rockies.
      Advice: Despite a meager .265 average, E-5 has been dynamite for fantasy owners in 2013, ranking third in the American League in homers (18) and RBI (55) and ninth in runs (43). Encarnacion had a 10-game hitting streak snapped on July 15 and has gone hit-less in two of three games since.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Mets recalled RHP Zack Wheeler from Triple-A Las Vegas.
      Advice: The wait is over, as Wheeler is slated to make his long-awaited major league debut in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Braves. The Mets will option Wheeler back to the minors after Tuesday's start, but it's merely a procedural move, as he will function as the 26th man for the doubleheader and will be eligible to return for his next scheduled start next Tuesday against the White Sox. One of the top pitching prospects in the game, Wheeler posted a 3.93 ERA and 73/27 K/BB ratio in 68 2/3 innings across 13 starts this season in Triple-A. Feel free to pick him up in all fantasy formats.
      More: Anthony DiComo on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Fri, Jun 14
    • Zack Wheeler will make his MLB debut during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Braves.
      Advice: That was the assumption already, but the Mets made the official announcement Friday. Wheeler is expected to start the second game of the split-doubleheader. One of the top pitching prospects in the game, the 23-year-old right-hander owns a 3.93 ERA and 73/27 K/BB ratio in 68 2/3 innings across 13 starts this season with Triple-A Las Vegas. He's well worth a flier in most fantasy formats.
      More: New York Mets on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Aaron Harang was tagged for four runs on 12 hits in five innings by the Angels in a loss Monday.
      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.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Tuesday's game between the Dodgers and Yankees has been postponed due to rain.
      Advice: It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday. Scheduled starters Hyun-Jin Ryu and Phil Hughes will be pushed back a day.
      More: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Rays recalled RHP Jake Odorizzi from Triple-A Durham.
      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.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Mon, Jun 17
    • Jake Odorizzi will start the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Thu, Jun 13
    • Rays optioned RHP Jake Odorizzi to Triple-A Durham.
      Advice: Odorizzi allowed two runs over 3 1/3 inning in his lone relief appearance. He'll return to Durham's rotation.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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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.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • 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.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sun, Jun 16
    • Red Sox manager John Farrell said Mike Napoli (illness) could return to the lineup Tuesday.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sat, Jun 15
    • Mike Napoli (illness) will be sent back to Boston to undergo further tests.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Thu, Jun 13
    • Mike Napoli left Thursday's game due to illness.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Roy Oswalt is officially scheduled to make his Rockies debut Thursday in D.C. against the Nationals.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Mon, Jun 17
    • Troy Renck of the Denver Post suspects that Roy Oswalt will start Thursday against the Nationals.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sat, Jun 15
    • Roy Oswalt allowed no runs on five hits over 8 1/3 innings in his start Friday with Double-A Tulsa.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Pirates re-signed RHP Jose Contreras to a minor league contract.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sun, Jun 16
    • Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said he hopes to re-sign Jose Contreras.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Thu, Jun 13
    • Pirates released RHP Jose Contreras.
      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.
      (Rotoworld.com)
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  • Tue, Jun 18Recent News
    • Rangers placed OF Jeff Baker on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right thumb.
      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.
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Mon, Jun 17
    • Jeff Baker (thumb) is not available to hit Monday.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Sun, Jun 16
    • Jeff Baker was given a cortisone shot in his ailing right thumb on Saturday.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)
  • Fri, Jun 14
    • Jeff Baker is out of Friday's lineup due to a sprained right thumb.
      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
      (Rotoworld.com)