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Wed, May 22Recent News
- Daniel Descalso went 3-for-3 with his first career grand slam and an RBI double in the Cardinals' 10-2 rout of the Padres on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Descalso's slam followed an intentional walk to Jon Jay. Descalso entered the game with an ugly .197/.265/.289 line, and he probably wouldn't have been in the lineup if not for David Freese's thumb injury. The home run was his seventh in 813 major league at-bats.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Pablo Sandoval hit a walkoff homer off Yunesky Maya in the 10th inning Tuesday as the Giants beat the Nationals 4-2.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Maya wasn't exactly the Nationals' first choice to pitch in the 10th inning of a tie game, but he did manage to get one out before the two-run jack. That's something, right? Sandoval's blast to right-center was his eighth homer of the season. If he can stay healthy, he should surpass his career highs of 25 homers and 90 RBI established in 2009.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Miguel Cabrera hit his 12th home run of the season Tuesday in the Tigers' win over the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The home run raised his RBI total to a ridiculous 49, and he's now hitting .384/.455/.667 on the season. A Triple Crown is a rare feat, but Cabrera may actually be an odds-on favorite to repeat this year with how he's hitting.
Sun, May 19
- Miguel Cabrera went 4-for-4 with three home runs and five RBI in Sunday night's loss to the Rangers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cabrera launched a three-run homer in the third inning and a solo shot in the fifth off Derek Holland before he added a third home run late off Tanner Scheppers. The weather conditions at Arlington obviously played a factor, but it was a monster of a performance. Cabrera is currently on track to have a better season than his Triple Crown winning campaign in 2012. He has 11 home runs and leads the American League in batting average (.387), runs (34), and slugging-percentage (.659).
Fri, May 17
- Miguel Cabrera went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored, leading the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Rangers in Arlington on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It marked the sixth time already this season that Cabrera has had at least three hits in a game. It's hard to believe, but he's off to an even better start than he was at this point of the season during his Triple Crown winning campaign in 2012. He'll head into play on Saturday hitting a cool .376/.447/.606 with eight homers and 42 RBI.
Tue, May 21
- Jonathan Herrera is batting .283/.327/.370 through 49 plate appearances.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: If his slash numbers hold, Herrera will finish with the best offensive season of his career, topping the .694 OPS he mustered in 2010. Unfortunately, the utility infielder has scuffled in the field recently, recording three errors in his last 12 games.
Tue, May 21
- Jack Hannahan grounded out as a pinch-hitter in Monday's victory against the Mets.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Minnesota native is miscast as a pinch-hitter and is no threat to Todd Frazier's job, despite the latter's struggles. Hannahan is known for his glove, not his stick, but Cincinnati likely hoped for more than a .222/.317/.278 slash line when they inked him to a two-year, $4 million contract over the offseason.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Kevin Youkilis (back) took three at-bats in an extended spring training game on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his first bit of game action since landing on the disabled list with a lumbar spine sprain. Youkilis' recovery has gone slower than expected, but he's finally made some strides. The Yankees haven't revealed a timetable for his return, but early June seems about right.
More: Yankees.mlb.com
Fri, May 17
- Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Kevin Youkilis (back) will take batting practice "pretty soon."(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Youkilis has hit off a tee and taken soft-toss and is nearing the next step. The Yankees haven't set a timetable for his return, but it's looking like he'll probably be back sometime in late May or early June.
More: Newark Star-Ledger
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Yankees sent INF Alberto Gonzalez outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez passed through waivers unclaimed after he was designated for assignment over the weekend following the acquisition of Reid Brignac. The 30-year-old will function as organizational depth for New York.
Sat, May 18
- Yankees designated INF Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez was DFA'd to make room for Reid Brignac on the active roster. He should pass through waivers and continue to serve as organizational infield depth. Brignac is not expected to arrive in time for Saturday's game.
Tue, May 21
- Ty Wigginton went 0-for-2 with a walk in Monday's loss to the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He was also caught stealing. Wigginton doesn't draw many starts, and he doesn't do much with them when he does, slashing .194/.286/.226 with no homers or steals and one RBI through 31 at-bats. St. Louis doesn't often make mistakes, but the two-year, $5 million deal they gifted Wigginton in mid-December certainly qualifies.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) ran in the outfield prior to Tuesday's game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's the first time he's run since a left hamstring strain forced him to the disabled list earlier this month. Ramirez is being brought along slowly, but it appears that he has a shot to return closer to the short end of his 4-6 week timetable.
More: Dodgers.mlb.com
Mon, May 20
- Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) has been taking ground balls and hitting recently.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He's yet to test out his hamstring by running, which is no surprise since he's barely over two weeks into his 4-6 week timetable. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly stressed that the club will make sure Hanley's hamstring is fully healed before bringing him back.
More: Dodgers.mlb.com
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Trevor Plouffe left Tuesday's game in the 10th inning after taking a knee to the head.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Plouffe was sliding into second base to break up a double play when Dan Uggla's knee caught him in the head. The third baseman was able to walk off the field without assistance but appeared to be a little woozy. He'll no doubt undergo concussion tests.
More: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Nationals prospect Anthony Rendon started at second base Monday night for Double-A Harrisburg.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's interesting given Danny Espinosa's struggles, but Nationals manager Davey Johnson doesn't think Rendon is ready to play second base at the major league level yet. "We like him - we like him a lot," said Johnson. "But putting him at second at the major-league level, he's not there yet. He's not (playing second) specifically. He's just occasionally going over there." Rendon is hitting .390 (23-for-59) with four home runs and 16 RBI since his demotion earlier this month. Nothing appears imminent, but it would be a good idea to continue to monitor his progress in fantasy leagues.
More: FOX Sports
Tue, May 21Recent News
- David Freese (thumb) is not in the lineup Tuesday for the second straight game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Freese still has some swelling around his right thumb where he needed three stitches for a small cut. He's considered day-to-day. Matt Carpenter is getting the start at third base, while Daniel Descalso is at second.
More: MLBlogs.com
Mon, May 20
- David Freese was scratched from Monday's lineup due to inflammation near his right thumb.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Freese was spiked during Sunday's game and required three stitches. He'll be available off the bench and could be ready to return to action on Tuesday. Ty Wigginton is getting the start at third base Monday.
More: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- David Freese launched a grand slam in Friday's 7-6 win over the Brewers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Well, that's one way to bust out of a slump. Freese entered play Friday homerless over his first 27 games this season. With the grand slam, he notched his first RBI since May 2. The Cardinals and fantasy owners are hoping that this night will serve as a turning point for his season.
Mon, May 20
- Todd Frazier went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Monday, dropping his average back down to .224.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Frazier has six homers and 27 RBI, but he's probably not going to get that average up until he cuts back on the strikeouts. He's fanned 44 times in 43 games this year, compared to 103 times in 128 games last season.
Mon, May 20
- Miguel Tejada's first homer since July 16, 2011 was a three-run shot off the Astros' Dallas Keuchel on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tejada has started just seven games this season, even though the Royals have gotten terrible production at third base, second base and first base. What's the harm in giving him an expanded role for a bit? For what it's worth, he's gone 9-for-27 with six RBI in his limited action.
Mon, May 20
- Alex Rodriguez (hip) fielded grounders and took 25 swings in an indoor batting cage Monday at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Florida.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kicking off his third week of on-field activities following hip surgery, Rodriguez also ran from pole to pole near the warning track four times. "Not bad," said Rodriguez. It's not clear when he'll begin playing in games, but the Yankees hope to have him back around midseason.
More: ESPN New York
Mon, May 20
- An MRI on Jerry Hairston Jr.'s knee has revealed tendinitis.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hairston is on the DL with a left groin strain, but it appears that the knee might be a bigger issue at the moment. However, he still played in an extended spring training game Monday, so it appears that it's not a significant setback. He could still be ready to return before the end of the month.
More: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Friday that Jerry Hairston Jr. (knee, groin) had "a little bit of a setback."(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hairston was placed on the disabled list earlier this month with a left groin strain, but he's now dealing with a knee issue. The setback means that he won't be activated from the DL next week when first eligible. The Dodgers are expected to send Hairston on a rehab assignment before he's cleared to return.
More: Los Angeles Daily News
Fri, May 17
- Jerry Hairston, Jr. (groin) is scheduled to have his knee examined Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hairston was placed on the disabled list earlier this month due to left groin strain, but now his knee is giving him issues. It's suddenly unlikely that he'll be back when he's eligible.
More: Bill Plunkett on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Matt Dominguez went 2-for-4 and hit a three-run homer off Jeremy Guthrie as the Astros topped the Royals 6-5 on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Dominguez has four homers in 10 days after going his first 33 games without one. Unfortunately, that is all he's done in the 10 days; he has just two other hits and no walks besides the homers, and his average has dipped to .239. Still, it's a whole lot better than no homers.
Mon, May 20
- Yan Gomes slugged two home runs -- including a 10th-inning walkoff -- in Monday's 10-8 defeat of the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gomes hit a solo shot in the bottom of the second inning and then played the hero by cranking a three-run blast in the bottom of the 10th with the Indians trailing by two. Gomes finished with four RBI and now has nine RBI in 17 games this season to go along with a cool .951 OPS. He should start seeing a bit more regular playing time.
Mon, May 20
- David Adams went 2-for-4 and hit his first major league homer Monday off the Orioles' Freddy Garcia.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Adams is 6-for-18 in five games since being called up Wednesday. It looks like he'll get the nod over Jayson Nix at third base until Kevin Youkilis returns. Nix will still play shortstop against left-handers.
Mon, May 20
- Aramis Ramirez went 0-for-4 in his return to the starting lineup Monday against the Dodgers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ramirez didn't play Sunday because of left knee soreness. He might be day-to-day for a while longer.
Sun, May 19
- Aramis Ramirez (knee) is not in the Brewers' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He's now sat out two of the last four games. Ramirez has five hits -- including two three-run homers -- in the two games he has played during the stretch, but his left knee remains a problem and manager Ron Roenicke anticipates it being one for a while longer. At this point, it doesn't appear that a trip to the DL is in the plans, but A-Ram will continue to see regular days of rest.
More: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- Aramis Ramirez connected for a pair of three-run homers in Friday's loss to the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ramirez did his best to keep the Brewers in the ballgame, but it ultimately wasn't enough to keep up with the Cardinals' offensive attack. The 34-year-old has already served a lengthy stint on the DL this season due to a knee injury, but if healthy he should be one of the most valuable fantasy third baseman once again.
Sun, May 19
- Angels optioned INF Luis Jimenez to Triple-A Salt Lake.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He's being sent down to make room for the arrival of Chris Nelson. Jimenez got off to a hot start this season but cooled off considerably since.
Sun, May 19
- Willie Bloomquist (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment midway through the week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Bloomquist has been playing games at extended spring training and hasn't had any recent setbacks. He should be ready for activation before the end of the month.
More: Arizona Republic
Sun, May 19
- Luis Cruz is nursing a sore throwing elbow.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He could be placed on the disabled list, as Mark Ellis (quad) is ready to be activated. Cruz is hitting a pathetic .096/.118/.096 this season and has seen his playing time dwindle of late.
More: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Orioles recalled 3B Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Valencia has had a big year for Norfolk, batting .306 with 11 home runs and 35 RBI in 40 games. He went deep seven times over his past 10 contests. Valencia figures to see some at-bats in the DH spot.
Sun, May 19
- Matt Carpenter has hit safely in all but two May games.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The young infielder is third in the NL with 33 runs scored. Carpenter's slash line of .263/.333/.442 in April was solid, but he's really turned up the heat in May, batting .375/.470/.482. If Carpenter can convert some of his doubles (14) into home runs (three), he'll eradicate a fantasy weakness to this point. Despite his hot stick, Carpenter has driven in only 14 runs. He's not a threat to run, either.