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  • Homers, swipes bag in loss
    Adell went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base Monday in a loss to the Orioles.

    Advice: Adell produced the Angels' first run with a solo homer in the seventh inning. He then helped in the team's attempt to try to rally in the ninth, leading off the frame with a hit-by-pitch, advancing to second on a single and subsequently stealing third, though he was ultimately stranded there. Adell continues to receive sporadic playing time -- this was just his second start in the Angels' past six contests -- but he's done well when on the field, slashing .281/.314/.531 with two home runs, five RBI, seven runs and six steals through 35 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:22 pm
     
  • Continues early-season success
    Cowser went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Angels in a 4-2 win Monday.

    Advice: Cowser accounted for Baltimore's final run with a seventh-inning solo shot off Reid Detmers. It was the young slugger's sixth long ball of the campaign and his second in as many games. Cowser looked lost facing major-league batting for the first time last season, posting a .115/.286/.148 slash line with a 28.6 percent strikeout rate over 77 plate appearances. He's turned things around dramatically to start this season, however, recording a .364/.400/.800 slash line along with 12 extra-base hits, 10 runs, 17 RBI and three thefts through 60 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:17 pm
     
  • One hit in return
    Doyle went 1-for-3 Monday against the Padres.

    Advice: Doyle missed one game due to a chest injury, though his absence turned out to be short-lived. He hit seventh in the order and now has at least one hit in five of his last six starts. Overall, Doyle has maintained an impressive .291 batting average across 84 plate appearances, though he's still striking out at a 31 percent clip. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:24 pm
     
  • Colton Cowser gets start versus lefty, homers
    Colton Cowser homered in a second straight game Monday against the Angels.

    Advice: Since the Orioles were facing a lefty, Cowser might have been on the bench for this one had Austin Hays been healthy. As is, he made his second start versus a southpaw and hit his second homer off one when he took Reid Detmers deep in the seventh. He’s at .364/.400/.800 for the season. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:44 pm
     
  • Jackson Merrill goes 2-for-3, drives in run
    Jackson Merrill singled twice and drove in one of the Padres’ three runs Monday against the Rockies.

    Advice: Merrill made it a 3-1 game with a grounder in the eighth that really should have been handled by Ryan McMahon at third. Of course, it was ruled a hit anyway. Merrill’s MLB career is off to a nice start, as he’s hitting .317/.378/.415 in 90 plate appearances. Statcast thinks his average should be a little lower, but it also believes his slugging percentage should be higher, since he has six barrels and just one homer. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:18 pm
     
  • Moves to leadoff
    Fairchild batted leadoff and went 1-for-4 in Monday's 7-0 loss to Philadelphia.

    Advice: Fairchild hit atop the order for the second time this season. That job normally belongs to Jonathan India, but he's missed the last two games due to an illness. Fairchild is typically in the lineup against left-handers, against whom he has an .890 OPS. Against righties, he's 1-for-18 (.056). Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:18 pm
     
  • Goes deep in victory
    Meadows went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Rays.

    Advice: Meadows connected with a Zack Littell slider to launch a mammoth 427-foot homer in the sixth inning. However, it was the only bright spot on the 24-year-old's evening as he struck out in his three other plate appearances. Despite a .093/.222/.241 slash line over 63 plate appearances this season, Meadows continues to get regular playing time in the Detroit outfield as a strong-side platoon player. Until he can string together more hits, he's best left on the waiver wire. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:53 pm
     
  • Lands on 10-day IL
    Hays (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.

    Advice: Hays left Saturday's contest due to tightness in his calf, and after further evaluation, it's been determined that he'll require a trip to the injured list. Manager Brandon Hyde stated after the move that he's hopeful Hays will be ready to be activated from the IL by the time his 10 days are up, per Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com. David Banuelos had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk and Peyton Burdick was designated for assignment in corresponding moves. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:24 pm
     
  • Orioles place Austin Hays on IL with calf strain
    Orioles placed OF Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain.

    Advice: Hays will be out for at least a week-plus while he recovers from the strain. The outfielder has been replaced on the active roster by David Bañuelos, which is a smidgen disappointing for those expecting to see one of Baltimore’s top prospects get called up. Assuming no setbacks, there’s a good chance Hays is back in the early portion of May. Rotoworld Yesterday, 4:23 pm