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Sun, May 19
- Tommy Hunter hurled 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of Jair Jurrjens to record his first hold of 2013 in Baltimore's 10-6 loss Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hunter finished with a 5.45 ERA in 2012 and a 4.68 ERA in 2011, mostly as a starter. He's a better bullpen fit, where he's posted a 1.54 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 18/4 K/BB rate to go with a 3-1 record and a save over 23 1/3 innings. If Hunter keeps it up, Baltimore is likely to increase his usage to higher-leverage situations.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Lucas Harrell allowed just one run over seven innings but the Astros lost to the Pirates on Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harrell got exactly zero support from his offense and was handed his fifth loss despite pitching very well. He allowed just four hits -- one double and three singles -- while striking out three batters and walking only one. The right-hander will try to keep it rolling next week against the A's.
Fri, May 17
- Lucas Harrell will move up in the rotation to start Sunday against the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Bud Norris was originally scheduled to start Sunday, but he'll get some extra rest after he left a start earlier this week due to back spasms. Harrell has an ugly 5.11 ERA and 29/29 K/BB ratio in 49 1/3 innings through nine starts this season.
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Tue, May 14
- Lucas Harrell allowed five runs in five-plus innings as the Astros lost to the Tigers on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harrell held the Tigers scoreless through the first four innings but allowed three in the fifth and two more in the sixth before he was removed. He was playing with fire all night, though, relying on two double plays and registering just one strikeout on the evening. Like all the other Astros pitchers, he should continue to be ignored in all formats. His next start will come Monday against the Royals.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Daisuke Matsuzaka (oblique) is expected to be activated from the disabled list with Triple-A Columbus in 2-4 weeks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Matsuzaka has been out since April 28, but the Indians believe he'll be pitching again "in weeks, not months." In five Triple-A starts, Matsuzaka has a 24/18 K/BB ratio and 3.92 ERA. If he can show that he's healthy, Matsuzaka could be an option for the Indians' rotation at some point this season.
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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Ricky Nolasco whiffed 11 batters while holding the Diamondbacks to one run over eight frames in Sunday's 2-1 win.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nolasco came out for the ninth trying to finish off a shutout but was pulled after giving up a leadoff double to Didi Gregorius. The bullpen let the inherited runner score but eventually closed it out in nail-biting fashion. Nolasco has gone through his typical ups and downs but ultimately has pitched pretty well for the Fish, posting a 3.96 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. He'll face the White Sox next weekend.
Tue, May 14
- Ricky Nolasco allowed six runs in five innings as the Marlins lost to the Reds on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nolasco surrendered two bases-loaded walks in the second inning before Xavier Paul broke the game open with a base-clearing double to cap the Reds' scoring. He settled down after that, but the damage was already done. Like most Marlins pitchers, Nolasco won't get many wins and should be largely ignored in fantasy realms. Since he will continue to pitch in real life, though, his next start will come Sunday against the Diamondbacks.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Roy Oswalt struck out nine while allowing only a bunt single over five innings in an extended spring training start on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With the impressive performance, Oswalt will now be moved up to Double-A Tulsa for his next outing. He's expected to make 4-5 starts for Tulsa before the Rockies decide whether or not to call him up. It would be a surprise if he's not in their rotation next month.
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Tue, May 14
- If Roy Oswalt's extended spring training start on Saturday goes well, his next outing will come at Double-A Tulsa.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Oswalt threw 64 pitches in an extended spring game Tuesday and reportedly showed better command than he did in his first start. The veteran righty has been sitting in the low-90s with his fastball. As long as things progress on schedule, he should join the Rockies' rotation late this month or early June.
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Sun, May 19
- Tyler Chatwood enjoyed a successful return to the majors Saturday night, holding the Giants to one run over 5 1/3 innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chatwood was making a spot start that allowed Colorado to give Juan Nicasio an extra day of rest. In his first start since April 29, Chatwood struck out four, walked four and gave up seven hits. Chatwood has a 2.55 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 12 strikeouts over three starts in the majors. He may just have forced his way into another turn in Colorado's rotation.
Sat, May 18
- Rockies recalled RHP Tyler Chatwood from Triple-A Colorado Springs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chatwood will make a spot start on Saturday night against the Giants. He has posted decent numbers this year at the Triple-A level but is not a great fantasy bet.
Fri, May 17
- Tyler Chatwood will be recalled from Triple-A Colorado to start against the Giants on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Originally, Chatwood was expected to be recalled to start on Sunday in place of the injured Jeff Francis. Instead, the Rockies have opted to give Juan Nicasio an extra day of rest and use Chatwood on Saturday. Chatwood has fared decently in his first two starts with the Rockies this season, and has posted a 3.14 ERA and 29/5 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings at Triple-A. He could be worth a look in deeper mixed leagues.
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Thu, May 16
- Tyler Chatwood is expected to be recalled to start Sunday against the Giants in place of the injured Jeff Francis (groin).(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chatwood tossed six shutout innings in his second start with the Rockies late last month, so it's not a surprise that he's getting the call. He's also had a great year at Triple-A Colorado Springs, posting a 3.14 ERA and 29/5 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings. The righty could stick around for at least a couple starts.
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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Juan Nicasio threw six scoreless innings Sunday in a win over the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Nicasio was knocked around for five runs in his previous outing, so it was a solid bounce back effort. He allowed just three hits, one walk, and had five strikeouts. Nicasio was a candidate to be sent down earlier this month, but his rotation spot is safe for now. Roy Oswalt is expected to make 4-5 starts with Double-A Tulsa before the Rockies need to decide whether or not to call him up.
Fri, May 17
- Juan Nicasio has had his next start pushed back a day, and will now start against the Giants on Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With Tyler Chatwood replacing the injured Jeff Francis in the Rockies' rotation, they're utilizing the opportunity to give Nicasio an extra day of rest. It's not a bad idea, as he's coming off his worst start of the season, where he yielded five runs on eight hits in Monday's loss to the Cubs.
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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Freddy Garcia will start on Monday against the Yankees.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia was knocked around his last time out and might only be given one more shot to shape up. He should be avoided for fantasy purposes on Monday.
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Wed, May 15
- Facing the team that released him this spring, Freddy Garcia gave up four runs in 3 2/3 innings Wednesday in a loss to the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia allowed seven hits, one of them a homer, and he struck out just one. He might be just one more bad start away from getting booted from the rotation, though Wei-Yin Chen's injury could buy him some additional time.
Sun, May 19
- Eric Stults held the Nationals to one run over eight innings to pick up a win Saturday and move to 4-3 on the season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stults has been great over his last four starts, lowering his ERA from 5.67 to 4.05. On Saturday, he struck out five, walked two and scattered four hits. Stults gets the Diamondbacks on Friday night.
Sun, May 19
- Neftali Feliz (elbow) is long-tossing at 120 feet.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Feliz's rehab from Tommy John surgery is going fine, although it's not yet been announced when he'll be ready to throw off a mound. We expect him to return to a major league mound late in the summer.
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Sun, May 19Recent News
- James McDonald (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on May 27.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That's assuming he gets through bullpen sessions on Tuesday and Friday with no issues. McDonald is slated to go four innings and/or throw 65 pitches for Altoona, so he'll need at least one additional rehab start before being activated. He's not a given to rejoin the rotation once healthy.
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Thu, May 16
- James McDonald (shoulder) could throw off a mound next Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McDonald has been throwing on flat ground with no issues. While he is coming along, he is still a long ways off from a return. With the Pirates having Gerrit Cole in the minors and other pitchers coming back from injury, it's possible McDonald won't have a rotation spot once healthy.
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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Luis Mendoza allowed just two runs on eight hits over six innings in his start Sunday against the Athletics.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mendoza earned his first win earlier this week, and has put together three straight quality starts. He would have been in line for his second win, but the Royals' bullpen allowed a home run to Yoenis Cespedes in the eighth inning that cost him the game. Mendoza has a 5.50 ERA in seven appearances (six starts) this season and will continue to serve as Kansas City's No. 5 starter.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Daniel Hudson (elbow) gave up two runs on five hits over four innings in an extended spring training game on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's the first time since last year's Tommy John surgery that Hudson has faced hitters wearing a different uniform. The D'Backs says the righty's fastball sat in the 91-93 mph range, which is obviously a good sign. "The light at the end of the tunnel is getting a little bit brighter now," Hudson said. Hudson will appear in another extended spring game next week and doesn't appear far off from a rehab assignment. He could be back as soon as late June if all goes well, though the big club doesn't currently have room for him in the rotation.
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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Jason Vargas threw seven scoreless innings in Sunday's win over the White Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: After a rough outing against the Astros, Vargas has gone at least seven innings in his last two games and has back-to-back quality starts. He gave up just four hits with three walks and had six strikeouts. Vargas now has a 3.55 ERA through his first nine starts this season.
Wed, May 15
- Jason Vargas pitched two-run ball for seven innings as the Angels beat the Royals 6-2 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Vargas matched his season high with seven strikeouts and improved to 2-3 with a 4.03 ERA. Next up for him is a rematch with his old team, the Mariners. He took a tough loss to them on April 28, getting outdueled by Hisashi Iwakuma in a 2-1 game.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Tyler Cloyd will be recalled to start on Tuesday against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The schedule allowed the Phillies to go with four starters for a while, but Cloyd will return with the No. 5 spot coming up. The righty pitched well earlier this month against the D'Backs and isn't a bad streaming option in Miami.
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