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Thu, May 23Recent News
- Tim Stauffer pitched 5 2/3 innings in relief Wednesday, allowing one run and striking out seven Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tonight's showing should get Stauffer back into the Padres rotation, so give him a look in NL-only leagues. There are still questions about his arm, but he a pretty effective starter in 2011.
Fri, May 17
- Padres purchased the contract of RHP Tim Stauffer from Triple-A Tucson.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stauffer, who was limited to one start last season due to flexor tendon surgery, had a 3.16 ERA and 38/15 K/BB ratio in 42 2/3 innings over eight starts in Triple-A. It's not clear what his role will be with the Padres, but he's worth stashing away in NL-only fantasy leagues.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Burch Smith lasted just one-plus innings Wednesday and gave up four runs in a loss to the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: We were surprised Smith wasn't pulled from the rotation last week with his ERA sitting at 15.63. Now it's up to 18.41. He has to be a goner this time, and Tim Stauffer, who replaced him tonight and allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings, is the obvious choice to replace him.
Sat, May 18
- Burch Smith gave up five runs and three homers in 5 1/3 innings Friday in a no-decision against the Nationals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Smith struck out eight and walked just one, but there was no overcoming the homers. He has a 15.63 ERA after two starts, so his rotation spot is tenuous at best.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Tyler Lyons earned a win in his major league debut after allowing one run and four hits in seven innings Wednesday against the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lyons struck out four and walked just one. He needed a mere 81 pitches to get through seven before turning the ball over to Trevor Rosenthal. Lyons doesn't have the best of stuff, but he's a strike-thrower with a very good team behind him, something that might give him a little value in NL-only leagues. He'll get the Royals in Kansas City next.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Cardinals purchased the contract of LHP Tyler Lyons from Triple-A Memphis.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lyons will take Jaime Garcia's place in the rotation and make the start Wednesday against the Padres. The 25-year-old southpaw owns a 4.47 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over eight starts this season in Triple-A and is only a band-aid until Jake Westbrook (elbow) is ready to return. He's unlikely to be fantasy relevant.
Sun, May 19
- Tyler Lyons will be called up to start on Wednesday against the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It will be Lyons' major league debut. A former ninth-round pick, Lyons has put up a 4.47 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over eight starts at Triple-A Memphis this season. He's taking Jaime Garcia's spot in the rotation but is not guaranteed any more than the one start and should be avoided for fantasy purposes.
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Thu, May 23Recent News
- Ubaldo Jimenez allowed six runs over four innings in the Indians' loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jimenez had been on a bit of a roll before Wednesday, having not allowed more than two runs in any of his previous four starts. But the Tigers got to Jimenez for seven hits and three walks in his shortest outing since April 16. His next start will come Monday against the Reds.
Fri, May 17
- Ubaldo Jimenez delivered another strong effort in a no-decision against the Mariners on Friday, surrendering two runs on seven hits over his five frames.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jimenez racked up nine strikeouts on the evening while walking two. Unfortunately for Jimenez, Rich Hill came on in the sixth inning and immediately surrendered his 3-1 lead. Over his last four outings, he's compiled a 1.90 ERA and 29/8 K/BB ratio over 23 2/3 innings. While he's unlikely to continue at this pace, he's certainly usable in all fantasy formats for the time being. He'll look to get back in the win column when he takes on the Tigers at home on Wednesday.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Justin Verlander allowed five runs over five innings but earned the win Wednesday as the Tigers beat the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Verlander had to work for his fifth win, needing 110 pitches to get through five. He gave up 10 hits, including a home run, but was aided by his team putting up nine runs in the same span. It marks the third-straight start in which Verlander has been less-than-great, seeing his ERA rise from 1.55 to 3.66 since May 5. There's still little reason to worry, though, and he'll take the mound again Monday against the Pirates.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Brandon Maurer allowed seven runs in three innings as the Mariners lost to the Angels on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: After two rough outings to start the season, Maurer had been better of late. But he struggled from the outset Wednesday, giving up five runs in the first inning and a run in each of the next two. His next scheduled start is Tuesday against the Padres.
Fri, May 17
- Brandon Maurer turned in a quality start in a no-decision against the Indians on Friday, allowing three runs on five hits over his six frames.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Maurer matched his career-high with six strikeouts in the game, while walking four. Despite the decent start, he owns a putrid 5.75 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 28/14 K/BB ratio on the season, and could be at risk of losing his spot in the M's rotation. He'll take on the Angels in Anaheim on Wednesday, but should be avoided for fantasy purposes.
Wed, May 22
- 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.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Gio Gonzalez pitched 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball in a no-decision against the Giants on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The obvious call was to pull Gonzalez after 107 pitches and seven scoreless innings today, but manager Davey Johnson was hoping for more. A one-out walk got Gonzalez pulled in the eighth, and the baserunner came around to score off Drew Storen, tying the game at 1. Gonzalez has allowed just three earned runs over 21 innings in his last three starts, but he has no victories to show for it.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Jeff Samardzija held the Pirates to one run over seven innings on Wednesday but took the loss.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Samardzija was excellent, fanning eight batters and allowing only three hits and one walk. But he got exactly zero support from the Chicago offense and thus fell to 2-6 on the year. The right-hander has an ace-like 3.25 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 72/22 K/BB ratio in 63 2/3 innings this season and should keep rolling next week against the White Sox.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- C.J. Wilson allowed just one run over eight innings of the Angels' 7-1 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Wilson had pitched well in three losses prior to Wednesday's start, so he took matters into his own hands against the Mariners. Wilson struck out 10 batters in his eight innings, and he now owns a 3.39 ERA through 10 starts. He'll take his next turn Monday against the Dodgers.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Jaime Garcia was diagnosed with a 30-40 percent tear of the labrum in his left shoulder.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Dr. James Andrews recommended surgery and reportedly expressed amazement that Garcia pitched as well as he did earlier this season under the circumstances. The Cardinals' team doctor will perform the shoulder procedure. It's safe to say that Garcia will not contribute in a meaningful way for the rest of the 2013 season.
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Tue, May 21
- Jaime Garcia will visit Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday for a second opinion on his left shoulder.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia was placed on the disabled list over the weekend with a left shoulder strain and could be facing season-ending surgery. Tyler Lyons will fill his spot in the rotation for now, but the Cardinals are hoping to have Jake Westbrook (elbow) back from the disabled list soon.
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Sat, May 18
- Cardinals placed LHP Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia has been dealing with shoulder issues for over a year and will visit Dr. James Andrews to try to get some answers. Surgery could ultimately be the course taken. The Cardinals are calling up reliever Mitchell Boggs on Saturday to fill their vacant roster spot but will have to add a new starting pitcher soon. Maybe 2012 first-rounder Michael Wacha will get a chance.
Fri, May 17
- Jaime Garcia got the win Friday night against the Brewers despite giving up six runs in 5 1/3 innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hey, fantasy owners will take it. Garcia allowed six hits and a walk while all the damage was courtesy of a pair of two-run homers by Aramis Ramirez. The southpaw has allowed 11 runs over his last two starts, increasing his ERA from 2.25 to 3.58 on the year. Still, he'll carry a 5-2 record into a start against the Padres next week in San Diego.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he would be "shocked" if Hiroki Kuroda (calf) was unable to make his next start.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kuroda's calf tightened up on him an inning after he was hit with a comebacker Wednesday, forcing him to leave the game. But he'll be fine. The right-hander is scheduled to face the Mets early next week.
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Fri, May 17
- Hiroki Kuroda was dominant Friday night against the Blue Jays, giving up two hits over eight shutout innings as part of a 5-0 victory.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Continued excellent from Kuroda, who issued one walk while striking out five. The veteran right-hander has delivered quality starts in each of his last seven outings and now has a 1.99 ERA for the year. He's quietly one of the best pitchers in the American League.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- John Lannan (quad) is scheduled to face hitters next Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It will be the first time he's done so since going on the disabled list. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said Lannan "is doing very well. He feels good." The left-hander could rejoin the rotation in a few weeks if all goes well.
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Sat, May 18
- John Lannan (quad) threw a bullpen session on Saturday afternoon in Clearwater, Florida.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lannan will throw off a mound again on Monday and should then progress to simulated games. If all goes well, he will join the Phillies at some point in early June. He's been on the disabled list since April 18 with a quad strain.
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Wed, May 22Recent News
- Jason Hammel allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings as the Orioles beat the Yankees on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hammel was coming off two straight starts in which he didn't last five innings, so Wednesday was a return to form of sorts for the right-hander. Despite an ugly 5.37 ERA, Hammel is now 6-2 through 10 starts. His next turn will come Monday against the Nationals.
Fri, May 17
- Jason Hammel was obliterated in a losing effort against the Rays on Friday, getting torched for seven runs on 10 hits over his 4 2/3 innings of work.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hammel fanned four and walked two in the disappointing outing. Despite his 5-2 record on the season, Hammel's 5.72 ERA and 1.57 WHIP paint a very different picture on how he's pitched this season. He'll attempt to right the ship when he takes on the Yankees at home on Wednesday.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Jered Weaver (elbow) threw 5 2/3 innings Wednesday afternoon in a start at extended spring training.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Weaver allowed just one run and did not walk a batter while striking out nine. He threw 75 pitches, 62 of which were strikes. The right-hander is likely to rejoin the Angels' starting rotation early next week after missing the past month-plus with a fractured left elbow.
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Tue, May 21
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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