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Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Nelson Cruz went 3-for-5 with two RBI as the Rangers beat the A's 9-4 on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The outfielder recorded three singles on the evening, raising his line to .270/.333/.527 in 69 games. The runs batted in gave him 50 on the season to go with 18 home runs. He's having a terrific season in his walk year, and it could lead to a big payday come winter.
Tue, Jun 18
- 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.
Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Bronson Arroyo allowed just one unearned run in seven innings of a no-decision against the Pirates on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Arroyo was the victim of his own fielding blunder, as the unearned run scored on a fielding error he committed in the third inning. Otherwise he was spotless, keeping the Pirates off the scoreboard. He'll carry a 3.04 ERA and 1.16 WHIP into Tuesday's start against the A's.
Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Jason Grilli blew his first save of the year against the Reds on Wednesday, giving up a game-tying home run to Jay Bruce in the bottom of the ninth inning.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: As Meatloaf said, 25 out of 26 ain't bad. The homer was Grilli's first allowed this year as well, and the earned run ballooned his ERA to 0.99. Everyone is entitled to a bad pitch every now and then; Grilli will be just fine.
Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Justin Grimm allowed three runs over five innings to pick up the win against the A's on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Grimm followed up his longest outing of the year with one of the shorter ones, throwing just 75 pitches over the five innings before being pulled. It was still enough to get him his sixth win, as he held the A's to just three hits and three walks. His next start will come Tuesday against the Yankees in New York.
Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Michael Saunders went hitless in Wednesday's loss and is hitting .200 with just one extra-base hit and one RBI this month.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: This after he hit .187 in May. Saunders is very fortunate to still have a starting job, and as much as the Mariners want him to succeed, it's quite possible he'll lose it soon.
Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- C.J. Wilson combined with Scott Downs and Ernesto Frieri on a two-hitter Wednesday in a 1-0 win over the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Wilson allowed both hits -- singles off the bats of Kyle Seager and Kendrys Morales -- before Downs and Frieri finished up with perfect frames. Three of Wilson's six wins this season have come at Seattle's expense, and he's now 14-5 with a 3.55 ERA lifetime against the Mariners.
Sat, Jun 15
- C.J. Wilson limited the Yankees to two runs and five hits in seven innings Friday to pick up a victory.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Wilson had lost five of his last six decisions, though he was pitching no worse than he did when he opened the season 3-0. Now he's 5-5 with a 3.90 ERA. His 1.43 WHIP is still pretty unimpressive, but it's been coming down since April. Wilson has a favorable matchup at home against the Mariners next time out.
Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Tommy Milone allowed six runs in 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nothing went right for Milone on Wednesday. The left-hander allowed eight hits and a walk while striking out just one on the evening. It was more of a death by papercuts than anything, though, as only one of the eight hits went for extra bases. He'll go again Tuesday against the Reds.
Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Brandon Phillips hit a walk-off single in the 13th inning to give the Reds a 2-1 win over the Pirates on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Phillips has struggled of late, as he's just 12-for-59 (.203) in June, and he was struggling again on Wednesday before the single in the 13th inning. The slump has dropped his average on the season to .272. Maybe Wednesday's heroics will ignite his bat once again.
Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Joe Saunders took a complete-game loss after giving up one run in eight innings against the Angels on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The lone run to score off him did so on a wild pitch. This makes five straight quality starts for Saunders, though he has a 2-2 record to show for it. Overall, he's 5-7 with a 4.48 ERA. Next up for him is a favorable home start against the Pirates.
Sat, Jun 15
- Joe Saunders pitched seven innings of one-run ball Friday in the Mariners' 3-2 win over the A's.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Saunders improved to 5-6 and lowered his ERA to 4.80. It's the first time he's been under 5.00 since mid-April. Next up for Saunders is a road start against the Angels, followed by a home outing against the Pirates. We wouldn't want him active next week; he's 1-4 with a 7.58 ERA on the road this year.
Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Chris Young went 2-for-5 with a home run as the A's lost to the Rangers on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Young hit a three-run homer, his seventh of the year, to account for all three RBI. He batted leadoff for just the third time this season with Coco Crisp out, but he'll likely drop lower in the lineup when Crisp returns. Young is hitting just .192/.275/.378 this season.
Sat, Jun 15
- Chris Young finished 3-for-3 with a homer and a double versus the Mariners on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The good news is that Perez has four three-hit games since May 24. The bad is that he's picked up one hit total in the other 13 games he's appeared in since that day. It's why he's batting just .184 at the moment.
Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Jeff Locke threw seven scoreless innings but was denied a win against the Reds on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Just when it seems Locke couldn't possibly be pitching better, he does. The southpaw kept the Reds off balance all night, giving up just four hits and three walks while striking out three. The only thing keeping him from being 7-1 was Jason Grilli's first blown save of the year. Locke will toe the rubber again on Tuesday against the Mariners in Seattle.
Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Jay Bruce hit a game-tying solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against Jason Grilli and the Pirates on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Bruce picked a good time -- if you're a Reds fan, that is -- for his only hit of the night. The solo shot gave him 14 on the year to go with 49 RBI. The outfielder is now hitting .277/.323/.500 after a slow start.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- The Rockies will option Jeff Francis to Triple-A Colorado Springs prior to Thursday's game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move won't be made official until the Rockies call up Roy Oswalt. The club is hoping that Francis will agree to stick around for depth, but he has the option of choosing free agency because of his major league service time. He's put up a 6.58 ERA and 1.56 WHIP this season and wouldn't figure to net a major league deal elsewhere.
More: Denver Post
Tue, Jun 18
- Jeff Francis allowed eight runs in six innings in a loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Francis did little right on Tuesday, giving up 10 hits -- including three homers -- while striking out only two. The outing left the southpaw with a 6.58 ERA and 1.56 WHIP on the season. There's been speculation for a while, but with Roy Oswalt set to make his Rockies debut on Thursday this start has the looks of Francis' last with the club.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Justin Morneau finally hit his third home run of the year Wednesday in the Twins' 7-4 win over the White Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morneau hadn't gone deep since April 28. He owns a decent .289 batting average in 64 games this season and has been effective with runners in scoring position, but the power has completely vanished. It may be a struggle for him to reach a double-digit home run total.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Jose Reyes (ankle) will join Triple-A Buffalo on Friday to continue his rehab assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll be just one step away from activation at that point. Reyes, who has been on the shelf since April 12 with a severe ankle sprain, is 5-for-12 through his first three rehab games at High-A Dunedin. He should be back in the Blue Jays' starting lineup in less than a week.
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Tue, Jun 18
- Jose Reyes (ankle) went 2-for-3 with two singles and two runs scored Monday in his first rehab games with High-A Dunedin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Reyes, who was playing his first game since his severe ankle sprain on April 12, also played five innings at shortstop. Barring any setbacks, the speedy shortstop could rejoin the suddenly red-hot Blue Jays within the next 10 days.
More: National Post
Mon, Jun 17
- Jose Reyes (ankle) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with High-A Dunedin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Reyes is slated to 4-5 innings in his first game back. He will finish his rehab stint against more advanced competition, but should return from the disabled list by the end of the month if he can avoid setbacks. The speedy shortstop has been sidelined since April 12 with a severely sprained left ankle.
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Wed, Jun 19
- 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
- Matt Wieters is not in the Orioles' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He's getting the day off with the early start time. Taylor Teagarden will start behind the plate and catch Chris Tillman.
More: Eddie A. Encina on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Santiago Casilla (knee) will throw a bullpen session Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It will be his first since he had a cyst removed from his right knee last month. While Casilla was originally expected to be out until the second half of the season, it appears he could rejoin the Giants' bullpen prior to the All-Star break.
More: Casey Pratt on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Santiago Casilla (knee) is expected to throw off a mound within the next week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Casilla had a cyst removed from his right knee late last month but has recovered quicker than expected. It appears that he'll rejoin the Giants' bullpen prior to the All-Star break.
More: Steve Corkran on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Cody Ross has been dealing with contact issues due to the dry climate in Arizona.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ross paid a visit to the eye doctor, who evidently fixed the issue, as the outfielder launched a pinch-hit three-run homer Wednesday. Perhaps he's due for a hot streak with his vision issues behind him.
More: Jack Magruder on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19
- Randall Delgado yielded two runs in seven innings and struck out six Tuesday in a no-decision against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Delgado, who lost out on a rotation spot to Patrick Corbin this spring, was making his first start as a member of the Diamondbacks. He figures to get at least one more next week before a decision is made on his status. Since he won't be facing the Marlins again then (he could get the Reds on Sunday or the Nationals in the middle of the week), he won't be as good of a play in NL-only leagues.
Tue, Jun 18
- Diamondbacks recalled RHP Randall Delgado from Triple-A Reno.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
Mon, Jun 17
- Randall Delgado will be called up from Triple-A Reno to start Tuesday against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
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
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Chase Utley (oblique) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with Double-A Reading.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Utley figures to play at least a couple of games, but he could rejoin the Phillies this weekend if all goes well. The veteran second baseman has been sidelined since May 20 with a right oblique strain.
More: Todd Zolecki on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Chase Utley (oblique) could begin a minor league rehab assignment as early as Tuesday night.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Utley took batting practice with his Phillies teammates on Friday and Saturday at Coors Field, reporting no issues with his right oblique. If he indeed starts playing in rehab games Tuesday, he should be back on Philadelphia's active 25-man roster by the end of this week.
More: Philadelphia Daily News
Sun, Jun 16
- Chase Utley (oblique) took batting practice on Friday and Saturday with no issues.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's the first time he's done so since a strained right oblique sent him to the disabled list. Utley will take batting practice again on Sunday and seems likely to be cleared for a rehab assignment soon. The Phillies haven't provided a timetable for the second baseman, but a return next weekend would seem to be a best-case scenario.
More: Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News
Wed, Jun 19
- John Jaso hit his second home run of the season as the A's beat the Rangers on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jaso doesn't put a charge in one often, so it's even more surprising when he hits one off the likes of Rangers starter Yu Darvish. In fact, Jaso's game is so predicated on getting on base that he actually owns a higher OBP than slugging percentage, sporting a .281/.379/.371 line for the year.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Mike Zagurski has elected free agency.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Zagurski cleared waivers after being designated for assignment, but he's decided to look for an opportunity elsewhere. He posted a 15.00 ERA in six games for the Pirates.
Tue, Jun 18
- Pirates sent LHP Mike Zagurski outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Zagurski was designated for assignment over the weekend but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He could get another chance later this summer.
Sat, Jun 15
- Pirates designated LHP Mike Zagurski for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Zagurski was called up last month and posted a a 15.00 ERA in six games. Brandon Cumpton has been promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Shin-Soo Choo will bat second Wednesday against the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Meanwhile, Derrick Robinson will bat leadoff against left-hander Jeff Locke. It's worth noting that Reds manager Dusty Baker had the same arrangement last week when southpaw Travis Wood was on the hill for the Cubs.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Shin-Soo Choo is not in the Reds' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's just a routine day of rest. Derrick Robinson is starting in center field Sunday, while Xavier Paul is covering left field.
More: John Fay on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Facing his old team for the first time, Hiroki Kuroda outdueled Hyun-Jin Ryu with 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball as the Yankees beat the Dodgers 6-4 in the first game of a doubleheader.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Yankees were up 3-0 when Ryu left after six before Kuroda gave up both of his runs in the seventh. Fortunately, the Yankees were able to build on from there, and the two-run home run that Preston Claiborne gave up to Hanley Ramirez in the eighth didn't cost Kuroda the win. It was his first since May 17. The Yankees had scored a total of seven runs in his previous five starts.