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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Orioles placed RHP Miguel Gonzalez on the paternity leave list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez can remain on the paternity leave list for 24 to 72 hours. Travis Ishikawa will take his place on the active roster.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- 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.
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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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Fri, Jun 14
- Jose Reyes (ankle) played two innings in a simulated game Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Reyes also tested his ankle by doing some sliding practice after the game. He could begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with High-A Dunedin, which would set him up for a return later this month.
More: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Thu, Jun 13
- Jose Reyes (ankle) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Reyes will play in simulated games starting Friday and could be cleared for a rehab assignment at High-A Dunedin soon if that goes well. Coming back from a severely sprained left ankle, he figures to need a good number of rehab games before being activated but will likely return before the end of the month.
More: Barry Davis on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Brian McCann is not in the starting lineup for the first time of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gerald Laird will start behind the dish and catch rookie left-hander Alex Wood. McCann should be back in there for the second game.
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Fri, Jun 14
- Brian McCann went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday against the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McCann was red-hot after returning from shoulder surgery, but he's hitting just .130 (3-for-23) with eight strikeouts over his last eight games and hasn't had an extra-base hit since June 3. We'd stay the course with him in shallow mixed leagues, though.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- John Buck hit his first homer since May 24 and just his second since May 3 in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Braves.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The solo homer gave the former NL RBI leader his first RBI of June. He's hitting .222 in 45 at-bats this month.
Fri, Jun 14
- John Buck went 2-for-4 with a double against the Cardinals on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: In so doing he tallied his first extra-base hit since June 2. Although Buck is hitting just .223, he's ninth in the NL with 11 homers. He's gone deep just once since May 3, however.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Everth Cabrera (hamstring) is not in the Padres' lineup Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera injured his left hamstring on Sunday and the plan is to give him a few days off. Alexi Amarista is getting the start at shortstop Tuesday.
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Mon, Jun 17
- Everth Cabrera (hamstring) is not in the Padres' lineup Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera tweaked his left hamstring during Sunday's game. The shortstop thinks he could play through the ailment, but the Padres will give him a few days off as a precaution. "I feel like I can play but I don't want to play at 50 percent," Cabrera said. Pedro Ciriaco is starting at shortstop Monday.
More: Corey Brock on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- Everth Cabrera is dealing with a left hamstring injury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera suffered the injury while trying to steal second base in the eighth inning of Sunday's win. The Padres will update his status early this week. Cabrera and Carlos Quentin are candidates to be placed on the disabled list.
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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Adam Wainwright was undone by a poor first inning Tuesday, allowing all four runs of his runs in a loss to the Cubs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Waino retired the first two batters of the game before giving up four straight hits -- including back-to-back homers -- and four runs. He was pretty much spotless the rest of the way, shutting the Cubbies out for the next six frames, but by then it was too late. Despite the relatively disappointing showing in a juicy matchup, Wainwright still has a 2.37 ERA and 1.01 WHIP for the season. He gets the Rangers at home this weekend.
Thu, Jun 13
- Adam Wainwright notched his major-league leading 10th victory Thursday by tossing seven scoreless innings in a 2-1 win over the Mets.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Wainwright had no problems with the weak-hitting Mets' lineup, giving up just four hits and a pair of walks while notching six strikeouts. The strong outing pulled his ERA down to 2.18 for the year. Meanwhile, his K/BB ratio sits at a ridiculous 97/7 K/BB over 103 innings. He'll look for win No. 11 next time out in another favorable matchup, this time against the last-place Cubs.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Kevin Youkilis has a herniated disc in his back and will undergo surgery to repair it on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He is expected to need about 10-12 weeks of rest and rehab, which puts his season in jeopardy. It's another brutal blow to the Yankees, who have been without third baseman Alex Rodriguez (hip) all year. Youkilis was batting .219/.305/.343 with two home runs and eight RBI in 28 games as A-Rod's fill-in at the hot corner.
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Fri, Jun 14
- Yankees placed 3B Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day disabled list with a lumbar spine sprain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: No word yet on how long he may be sidelined, but since it's a recurring issue, it may be longer than 15 days. It's the same ailment that landed Youkilis on the disabled list at the end of April. He managed to hit just.146/.239/.220 with one RBI and 13 strikeouts in 41 at-bats after returning from the disabled list on May 31.
Thu, Jun 13
- Kevin Youkilis went 0-for-7 at the plate in Thursday's extra innings loss to the Athletics.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Youkilis did manage to draw a walk but struck out three times. He's down to .219/.305/.343 for the season and is hitting only .146 since returning from the disabled list.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Rays optioned RHP Jake Odorizzi to Triple-A Durham.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Odorizzi pitched well against the Red Sox Tuesday as the 26th man during a doubleheader, but he'll return to Durham's rotation. He could be back up when the Rays need a fifth starter again.
Mon, Jun 17
- Jake Odorizzi will start the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
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Thu, Jun 13
- Rays optioned RHP Jake Odorizzi to Triple-A Durham.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Odorizzi allowed two runs over 3 1/3 inning in his lone relief appearance. He'll return to Durham's rotation.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Red Sox manager John Farrell said Andrew Bailey remains the team's closer for now, "but there's work to do."(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Bailey blew his third save of the season Tuesday and has allowed five runs over his last four appearances. He has a little more leash, but his owners would be wise to pick up Junichi Tazawa as insurance.
More: Brian MacPherson on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Michael Morse is not in the Mariners' lineup Tuesday due to his nagging right quad injury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morse originally suffered the injury in late May, and he's been unable to totally shake it. The M's have admitted that they would have placed him on the DL earlier had they not been dealing with other injuries, and they're probably wishing they would have gone ahead and done it, anyway. Morse was out testing the quad prior to Tuesday's game and is hoping to be back in the lineup soon.
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Sat, Jun 15
- Michael Morse (quad) returned to the Mariners' lineup Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morse was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to ongoing issues with his right quad, but was able to return following the Mariners' off-day. He finished 1-for-3 with a double and is batting just .154 (2-for-13) over his last seven games.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Astros optioned OF Jimmy Paredes to Triple-A Oklahoma City.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Ervin Santana allowed just one run over seven innings but didn't get the win, settling for a no-decision against the Indians on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Santana was in line for his sixth win of the year before Kelvin Herrera imploded in relief. It still doesn't take away from another stellar start from the right-hander, who allowed just three hits and two walks, striking out six. He now owns a 2.64 ERA and 0.98 WHIP through 14 starts. He'll take the mound again Tuesday in an interleague matchup with the Braves.
Thu, Jun 13
- Ervin Santana limited the Rays to an unearned run over 7 2/3 innings to pick up a victory on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Santana has managed to overcome last month's homer barrage and allowing just four runs -- two earned -- over 21 innings in his last three starts. He's also given up only one homer in that span after allowing nine in his four losses in May. He's back up to .500 for the season now at 5-5 with a 2.74 ERA. He's fifth in the AL with a 1.00 WHIP.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Brandon Barnes went 3-for-5 with a couple of steals against the White Sox on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Justin Maxwell is expected back in Houston's lineup on Tuesday, but Barnes should remain the team's center fielder, with Maxwell primarily playing right. That doesn't give him much fantasy value -- he's been struggling offensively since his nice April -- but he's an acceptable fifth outfielder in AL-only leagues.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Mat Latos took his first loss of the season on Tuesday, allowing three runs in five innings against the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: All good things must end. Latos hadn't suffered a loss since August 24 of last season until Tuesday, despite the start not being his worst in that span. The right-hander was actually pretty good, striking out nine while allowing the Pirates to get just three hits and three walks. He'll look to start a new streak Sunday when he faces the Diamondbacks in Arizona.
Thu, Jun 13
- Mat Latos gave up four runs in six innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Latos gave up eight hits (including a solo homer to David DeJesus) while walking one and striking out four. He left in position for the victory, but Sam LeCure coughed up the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning. While he didn't get the win, he remains undefeated for the year. He'll carry a 3.08 ERA into a divisional matchup against the Pirates next week.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Mike Carp (hamstring) is expected to be in the starting lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Carp left Sunday's game with right hamstring tightness, but it's not a major concern. The 26-year-old is hitting .324 with eight home runs and 25 RBI in 105 at-bats this season.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Mike Carp left Sunday's game with right hamstring tightness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Carp injured his hamstring while on the basepaths in the seventh inning and had to be removed from the game. He finished 1-for-2 with a double before exiting. Red Sox manager John Farrell said he expects Carp to be available Tuesday.
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Sat, Jun 15
- Mike Carp hit his eighth home run of the season, a two-run shot, to help the Red Sox beat the Orioles on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Carp was supposed to be a part-time player, but he's forcing the hand of Red Sox manager John Farrell with his play. The first baseman is hitting .320/.372/.680 with eight homers in 103 at-bats this year. He won't continue to hit at such a clip, but it's worth riding while he's hit in deeper mixed leagues.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Rangers recalled C Robinson Chirinos from Triple-A Round Rock.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chirinos will provide depth off the Rangers' bench. He has three hits in 12 big-league at-bats this year.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Adam Jones hit a three-run homer to help the Orioles defeat the Tigers on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The homer, Jones' 15th on the year, came off Justin Verlander, one of two homers Verlander served up on the night. The outfielder has now driven in 51 runs and is hitting .301/.325/.520 in what should be another All-Star season.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Tuesday's game between the Dodgers and Yankees has been postponed due to rain.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Despite giving up a homer for a second straight outing, Edward Mujica picked up his 20th save in 20 chances Monday in the Cardinals' 5-2 defeat of the Cubs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mujica gave up a homer to Marlon Byrd on Thursday and another to Darwin Barney tonight, but he's yet to allow one in a one-run game. All four homers he's given up this year have been solo shots. It helps a lot that he hasn't walked a batter since April 3.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Rangers placed OF Jeff Baker on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right thumb.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
Mon, Jun 17
- Jeff Baker (thumb) is not available to hit Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Jeff Baker was given a cortisone shot in his ailing right thumb on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
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Fri, Jun 14
- Jeff Baker is out of Friday's lineup due to a sprained right thumb.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
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Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Luis Perez has shut down his rehab due to lingering issues with his surgically-repaired elbow.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last July. He might not pitch in the majors in 2013.
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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.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Pirates re-signed RHP Jose Contreras to a minor league contract.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
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Sun, Jun 16
- Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said he hopes to re-sign Jose Contreras.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
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Thu, Jun 13
- Pirates released RHP Jose Contreras.(Rotoworld.com)
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.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Dayan Viciedo tripled with the bases loaded in the sixth to lead the White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Astros on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Viciedo saved the White Sox from what might have been a four-game sweep in Houston. The Astros got all of their runs in the sixth off Bud Norris. The triple was Viciedeo's third in 261 major league games, and it gave him his first multi-RBI game since May 15. That was also the day on which he last homered.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Dexter Fowler is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Troy Renck of the Denver Post notes that Fowler was having trouble gripping the bat on Monday, so his right ring finger is apparently still giving him issues. Tyler Colvin is starting in center field Tuesday.
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Mon, Jun 17
- Dexter Fowler (finger) went 1-for-4 in his return to the Rockies' starting lineup on Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Fowler sat out a few games after taking a pitch of his right ring finger on Thursday. The dynamic center fielder is batting .301/.397/.494 with 10 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 65 games this season for Colorado.
Sat, Jun 15
- Dexter Fowler (finger) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Phillies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Fowler hasn't played since being hit by a pitch Thursday, but will be available off the bench. Tyler Colvin is starting in center field in his absence.
More: Colorado Rockies on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Dexter Fowler (finger) is not in Friday's lineup against the Phillies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Fowler suffered a bruised knuckle on his right ring finger when he was hit by a pitch Thursday. He was still dealing with swelling and was unable to swing a bat, so it sounds like he could miss a few days. Tyler Colvin in starting in center field.
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Thu, Jun 13
- Dexter Fowler is day-to-day with a bruised knuckle on his right finger.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Fowler suffered the injury Thursday when he was hit on the hand by a pitch while attempting to pull back from a bunt attempt. He apparently didn't require an X-ray, but he has some swelling that needs to go down before being cleared to play.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter