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Wed, May 22Recent News
- Brian McCann went 3-for-4 with a home run Tuesday in the Braves' 5-4 extra-innings win over the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Freddie Freeman also had a big game, hitting an RBI double to get Atlanta on the board in the first inning and a walkoff RBI single in the bottom of the 10th. McCann singled twice and hit a solo shot in fourth. He is now batting .282/.383/.590 with four home runs and 12 RBI in 12 games since returning from the disabled list.
Mon, May 20
- Brian McCann is not in Monday's lineup against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll take a seat after catching three straight days. Gerald Laird is paired up with Julio Teheran once again.
More: MLB Lineups on Twitter
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Jerome Williams blanked the Mariners for eight innings to win Tuesday night.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Williams has been a savior for the Angels, going 3-1 with a 2.30 ERA in four starts and seven relief appearances. He now figures to keep his rotation spot after Jered Weaver returns. AL-only leaguers should keep riding him with the Royals and Astros next on the schedule.
Fri, May 17
- Jerome Williams held the White Sox to two runs over six innings Thursday in a no-decision loss.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Williams allowed five hits and no walks, striking out three. He exited with a 4-2 lead, which Dane De La Rosa blew, costing Williams his third victory. Williams has been a surprisingly stabilizing force in the Angels' putrid starting rotation, allowing nine earned runs over 23 innings in four starts since joining. He has a tasty matchup next week when he takes the hill Wednesday against the Mariners.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Eric Hosmer went 2-for-5 with two runs scored as the Royals beat the Astros on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The power is still missing, but Hosmer is now batting .271 with a .342 on-base percentage. The skill set suggests that he will start hitting the ball over the fence soon. He can break out at any time.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Evan Gattis hit his ninth home run of the season in the Braves' late win over the Twins on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was another pinch-hit home run and it sent the game to extra innings. Gattis still has a weak .302 on-base percentage and doesn't play enough anymore to carry relevance in mixed fantasy leagues, but he should remain a dangerous bat off the Atlanta bench all year.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Mike Trout homered in the eighth inning Tuesday to complete his first cycle in the Angels' 12-0 massacre of the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Trout struck out in his first at-bat, but he singled, tripled and doubled afterwards before delivered his ninth homer off Lucas Luetge in the eighth. He drove in five runs in all, and he became the youngest player to hit for the cycle since Mel Ott in 1929. Trout has his average up to .293, and he's currently on pace to finish the season with 32 homers, 112 runs scored, 122 RBI and 32 steals.
Thu, May 16
- Mike Trout homered, doubled and walked twice against the Royals on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Trout has six homers in 14 games this month, and if you don't mind going back to April 30, he's knocked in 17 runs in his last 15 games. There are no guarantees it will last, but for these past couple of weeks, he's again looked like the American League's best player.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Alex Gordon went 3-for-4 with a run scored to help the Royals come back and beat the Astros 7-3 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gordon is currently enjoying a nine-game hitting streak in which he's hitting .514 (18-for-35) with four doubles. He's now batting .352/.384/.536 through 42 games, and his move to the No. 3 hole seems to be permanent. The Royals' most consistent hitter and one of the hottest hitters in the league, the 29-year-old could be looking at a career year.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Rafael Betancourt is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a tight right groin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Betancourt had to leave Tuesday's game with the discomfort after throwing just two pitches. It doesn't sound like a serious ailment, but it's possible a DL stint could be in order if he doesn't recover as hoped over the next few days. Rex Brothers is worth scooping up.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Rafael Betancourt had to leave Tuesday's game with an apparent injury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Betancourt entered the game in the top of the 10th but had to leave before throwing a pitch. He has been nursing a leg ailment recently, though it's not clear if that's what forced him from the game. The Rockies should offer an update soon, but fantasy owners would be wise to scoop up Rex Brothers just in case.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Jimmy Paredes went 3-for-3 with his first home run of the season but the Astros lost to the Royals on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Paredes' homer, a three-run shot, gave the Astros a lead in the fourth inning. He also added two singles on the night to bring his line to .268/.311/.439 through 14 games since being recalled. With the release of Rick Ankiel, it seems Paredes will continue to see plenty of playing time in the Houston outfield.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Wade Davis allowed three runs over five innings but escaped with a no-decision as the Royals beat the Astros on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis was fortunate to hold the Astros to just three runs, as he gave up eight hits and four walks on the night. After a strong start to the season, Davis now owns a 5.91 ERA and has won just one start since April 17. Fortunately for Davis, the Royals don't have any better options to replace him in the rotation at this point. His next start will come Sunday against the Angels.
Thu, May 16
- Wade Davis gave up four runs and nine hits in 5 1/3 innings Wednesday in a win over the Angels.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis also walked three, so he really should have allowed more than just four runs. However, he was aided by double-play balls in both the fourth and fifth innings. Davis is now 3-3 with a 5.98 ERA. There doesn't seem to be much chance of him getting shifted to the pen this month, but it could happen in June if he doesn't begin to improve.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Josh Hamilton went 2-for-5 and hit a two-run homer off Aaron Harang on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Before the homer, Hamilton hadn't driven anyone except himself since April 29. It gave him his first multi-RBI game since April 14. Hamilton, though, is hitting better in May than he did early on; he's batting .250 with four homers and four doubles in 68 at-bats.
Sat, May 18
- Josh Hamilton has been scratched from Saturday's lineup against the White Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: No word yet on the reason for his absence, but Hamilton has been playing through an illness for the last two weeks. Mark Trumbo is starting in his place in right field.
More: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Aaron Harang was lit up for seven runs in 3 2/3 innings by the Angels on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Josh Hamilton and Howie Kendrick homered off him. Harang fell to 1-5 with an 8.58 ERA. The Mariners need to make a switch here, whether it's Jeremy Bonderman, Hector Noesi or James Paxton as the replacement. Erasmo Ramirez still isn't healthy, unfortunately.
Sun, May 19
- Aaron Harang (back) threw a bullpen session Sunday with no issues and is in line to start on Tuesday in Anaheim.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harang missed his last outing with some minor back stiffness, but he's alright now. The big righty holds a 7.30 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over five starts this season but does boast a 23/5 K/BB ratio over 24 2/3 frames.
More: Greg Johns on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- The Mariners think Aaron Harang (back) will be ready to make his next start.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harang was scratched from Thursday's outing due to a stiff lower back, but it appears that he's not going to need a DL stint unless he has a setback over the next few days. The big right-hander holds a 7.30 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over five starts this season.
More: Tacoma News Tribune
Thu, May 16
- Aaron Harang has been scratched from his start Thursday vs. the Yankees due to back stiffness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hector Noesi is filling in. The Mariners aren't sure yet whether Harang will need a stint on the 15-day disabled list. He has posted a hideous 7.30 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 24 2/3 innings (five starts) this season for Seattle.
More: Shannon Drayer on Twitter
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Padres reliever Anthony Bass was charged with four runs in his second inning of work Tuesday against the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Bass was ripped off tonight. The first hitter to reach against him did so on a strikeout/wild pitch. The second had a clean single, but Yadier Molina followed with a double-play ball, only Everth Cabrera vacated second base way too early on the relay and wasn't given credit for the out. With runners on second and third with one out, Bud Black had Bass intentionally walk Jon Jay, and Daniel Descalso followed with a grand slam. That was certainly a mistake for Bass, but he could have been out of the inning before then and he didn't deserve for his ERA to jump from 2.60 to 3.64 tonight.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Bud Norris held the Royals scoreless through six innings but took a no-decision as the Astros lost on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Norris left with a 3-0 lead, but the bullpen proceeded to allow seven runs in the next three innings to rob him of a win. He has a 3.86 ERA this year, but he's struck out just 35 batters through 56 innings and is likely due for some regression. His next start will come Monday against the Rockies.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Bud Norris left Tuesday's start against the Royals following six scoreless innings after aggravating his back injury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Norris was originally supposed to start Sunday after leaving his previous outing with back spasms but was pushed back just in case. Obviously, it appears that he's not over the ailment. The righty gave up just five hits and two walks over six frames before exiting Tuesday. The Astros should provide an update on his status after the game.
More: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- Bud Norris (back) will have his next start pushed back to Tuesday against the Royals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Norris left Monday's start against the Tigers with back spasms and will get some extra rest. Lucas Harrell will move up in the rotation to start Sunday against the Pirates.
More: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Thu, May 16
- MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports the Reid Ryan will be named the new president of the Houston Astros.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Reid is the son of Nolan Ryan and currently runs the Triple-A Round Rock Express (an affiliate of the Rangers) and Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks (an affiliate of the Astros). He will be replacing George Postolos, who stepped down from the position of Astros president on Monday. Ryan will be officially introduced at a press conference Friday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.
More: MLBlogs.com
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Addison Reed picked up his 16th save on Tuesday in the White Sox' victory over the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Reed's 16 saves now rank behind only Jason Grilli and Mariano Rivera for the league lead, and he's blown just one opportunity on the year. The right-hander owns a 2.14 ERA and 1.05 WHIP, having struck out 24 batters in 21 innings. And after serving up six home runs last season, he's yet to be taken deep thus far. It's shaping up to be a big year for the young righty.
Fri, May 17
- Addison Reed twirled a perfect ninth inning against the Angels Thursday for his 13th save.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Now 13-for-14 in save conversions, Reed is sitting pretty with a 2.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 22/8 K/BB rate over 18 innings. The 24-year-old is a top-tier fantasy closer.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Alex Rios went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI as the White Sox beat the Red Sox on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The double was Rios' 11th of the year, and he's now hitting .306/.369/.559 this season. As is his history, this was supposed to be a down season for the 32-year-old, but he's bucking the trend thus far. He now has 26 RBI through 44 games.
Sat, May 18
- Alex Rios went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk Friday, extending his hitting streak to 12 games.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rios opened the season on fire, homering in four straight games from April 5-9 and collecting hits in 10 straight. A three-week slump followed, but he's gotten it going against lately. The homer tonight was his fourth during his hitting streak.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Salvador Perez has been diagnosed with a deep right hip bruise and is considered day-to-day.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez suffered the injury Monday when he ran into a railing near the Astros' dugout while trying to track down a foul ball. He is not in the Royals' starting lineup on Tuesday night but should be fine in a few days.
More: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Salvador Perez left Monday's game with a right hip injury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez suffered the injury when he bumped into post at the Astros' dugout while chasing a foul popup. There's no word on the severity of the ailment, but the Royals should provide an update after the game. George Kottaras took Perez's spot behind the plate.
More: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Trevor Plouffe left Tuesday's game in the 10th inning after taking a knee to the head.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Plouffe was sliding into second base to break up a double play when Dan Uggla's knee caught him in the head. The third baseman was able to walk off the field without assistance but appeared to be a little woozy. He'll no doubt undergo concussion tests.
More: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Pirates activated RHP Jose Contreras from the bereavement list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Contreras has been away from the team since Friday. The veteran right-hander returns to a 4.50 ERA and 4/1 K/BB ratio over four innings this season.
Fri, May 17
- Pirates placed RHP Jose Contreras on the bereavement list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Contreras is permitted to stay on the bereavement list for a minimum of three days and a maximum of seven. The Pirates have called up Jared Hughes to replace him on the active roster.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Wandy Rodriguez registered another quality start Tuesday, allowing three runs over six frames in a 5-4 victory.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rodriguez dug the Bucs into an early three-run hole, but he settled in after the second inning and the offense eventually responded. The left-hander permitted six hits, no walks and struck out five on the night. The owner of four straight quality starts, Rodriguez holds a 3.40 ERA and 1.05 WHIP for the season. He gets the Brewers this weekend.
Tue, May 21
- Shelby Miller coughed up three runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings in the Cardinals' loss to the Padres Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He struck out five and walked three. It was the second consecutive start in which Miller labored and was pulled after 5 2/3 innings, tallying 96 pitches against the Mets on Wednesday and 107 this evening. Undoubtedly, Miller must learn how to be more efficient. That will come in time. He already has down the dominate-major-league-brutes thing, posting a 1.74 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over nine starts.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Miguel Gonzalez made up for lost time in his return from the disabled list Tuesday, holding the Yankees to two runs over seven frames in a 3-2 win.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez didn't register the win, as the Orioles needed an extra inning to pull out the victory. It was a terrific effort nonetheless, as he gave up just five hits, didn't walk anyone and struck out five. Gonzalez continues to torment the Bombers during his brief career, as he now holds a 2.41 ERA against them in five starts (including the postseason). He'll face the Blue Jays Sunday.
Fri, May 17
- Miguel Gonzalez (thumb) is expected to be activated to start Tuesday against the Yankees.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez was cleared to return after he threw a simulated game Friday with no issues. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since May 4 with a blister on his right thumb. He has a 4.58 ERA and 22/14 K/BB ratio in 35 1/3 innings in six starts this season.
More: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Gordon Beckham (hand) started at shortstop Monday in his third rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Beckham played shortstop in college and as a prospect, but he has never done so in the majors. Of course, Alexei Ramirez is in the second year of a four-year, $32.5 million contract, so there would have to be an injury or a trade for him to get a look there with the big club. Still, it's an interesting development. Beckham is hitting .462 (6-for-13) with one double and two RBI over three rehab games and should be activated this weekend.
More: Chicago Tribune
Mon, May 20
- Gordon Beckham (hand) tallied three hits Sunday in his second rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Beckham went 2-for-4 on Saturday in his rehab debut and is looking ready to rejoin the White Sox. But since he's been out so long -- over five weeks -- the second baseman will likely remain on the farm until Friday.
More: WhiteSox.mlb.com
Fri, May 17
- Gordon Beckham (hand) could be activated from the disabled list for the White Sox' series against the Marlins next weekend.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Beckham, who had surgery last month to remove the hamate bone from his left hand, will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday. The White Sox have been using Jeff Keppinger at second base and will welcome the defensive upgrade with Beckham.
More: Chicago Sun-Times
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Angels manager Mike Scioscia said it's possible Jered Weaver (elbow) could be activated after his appearance at extended spring training on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That would put him in line to rejoin the rotation early next week, which would be a little earlier than expected. Weaver is coming back from a fractured left (non-throwing) elbow and appears to be fully healed, so it's all about getting his stamina up at this point. The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin speculates that he could replace Joe Blanton in the rotation.
More: Bill Shaikin on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Jered Weaver (elbow) is scheduled to pitch in a game at extended spring training on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Weaver was hoping to embark on a minor league rehab assignment, but the Angels want him to throw one more time in a controlled environment at their spring training complex in Arizona. He is still on track to return to the Anaheim rotation at some point in early June.
More: Los Angeles Daily News
Fri, May 17
- Jered Weaver (elbow) threw four innings in a simulated game Friday and feels ready for a minor league rehab assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Weaver threw a total of around 80 pitches between the simulated game and his bullpen session. With his extended layoff, he will need 2-3 rehab starts before he's cleared to rejoin the Angels' rotation. He's expected to return in the early part of June.
More: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Cubs claimed RHP Eduardo Sanchez off waivers from the Cardinals; assigned him to Triple-A Iowa.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch speculates that Sanchez was cleared from the Cardinals' 40-man roster in order to make room for Tyler Lyons. Either way, the Cubs were quick to pounce. The 24-year-old has struggled with his control, but he has a big arm and has displayed the ability to get swings-and-misses at the big league level. He could be a useful bullpen piece for Chicago.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- David Freese (thumb) is not in the lineup Tuesday for the second straight game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Freese still has some swelling around his right thumb where he needed three stitches for a small cut. He's considered day-to-day. Matt Carpenter is getting the start at third base, while Daniel Descalso is at second.
More: MLBlogs.com
Mon, May 20
- David Freese was scratched from Monday's lineup due to inflammation near his right thumb.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Freese was spiked during Sunday's game and required three stitches. He'll be available off the bench and could be ready to return to action on Tuesday. Ty Wigginton is getting the start at third base Monday.
More: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- David Freese launched a grand slam in Friday's 7-6 win over the Brewers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Well, that's one way to bust out of a slump. Freese entered play Friday homerless over his first 27 games this season. With the grand slam, he notched his first RBI since May 2. The Cardinals and fantasy owners are hoping that this night will serve as a turning point for his season.