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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Jason Kubel (quad) will return to the Diamondbacks' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kubel still isn't totally over his left quad injury, so the club is taking it easy with him. He might continue to see more days off than normal as he tries to put the malady behind him.
More: Arizona Republic
Fri, May 17
- Jason Kubel has been out of the starting lineup the past two games after aggravating his left quadriceps injury.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The injury forced him onto the disabled list earlier this season. "Just trying to get over that," Kubel said. "We decided to give it a few days rest." Kubel was batting .333/.375/.600 with two homers and six RBI before going down with the injury on April 9 and he's struggled mightily since, batting .167 since his activation. Arizona begins a three-game series Friday against Florida and Kubel's former Twins teammate Kevin Slowey. Cody Ross and A.J. Pollock will pick up additional at-bats if Kubel can't play.
More: Fox Sports Arizona
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.
More: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
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
- Steve Cishek was pulled from a save chance Sunday after allowing a two-out single and a walk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cishek came on after Ricky Nolasco gave up a leadoff double and got a groundout and sac fly before running into trouble. The closer then gave way to Mike Dunn, who walked a batter before getting a groundout to end it. Cishek has been dominant against right-handers this season, but lefties have really given him fits. It's possible Dunn could see the occasional save chance if matchups dictate it.
Sat, May 18
- Steve Cishek worked a perfect ninth inning in a non-save situation against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cishek took the loss against the Reds his last time out, so it was good to see him back and pitching well. The Marlins don't have any better options and Cishek is actually pretty good for the most part, so there's little doubt he will continue to be the closer going forward.
Thu, May 16
- Steve Cishek took his fourth loss after giving up three runs in 1 2/3 innings against the Reds on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cishek pitched a scoreless ninth with the Marlins down 2-1 and then was asked to stay in to pitch the 10th after the Marlins tied it. It's the second time this year he's been asked to get more than three outs, and both times he's taken losses. Cishek had been pitching better of late, so he should be safe in the closer's role. He's 5-for-6 in his save chances this year, blowing only his first opportunity on April 7.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- David Ross (concussion) has reported improvement and could begin working out soon.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ross will be examined on Monday in hopes of being cleared to resume workouts. The catcher has missed the last week of action with concussion-related symptoms.
More: Pete Abraham on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- David Ross is still experiencing concussion symptoms and is likely to be re-examined Monday in Boston.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ross was placed on the 7-day disabled list last Sunday and will not be ready to return when he's first eligible. Ryan Lavarnway will continue to serve as Jarrod Saltalamacchia's backup for now.
More: Evan Drellich on Twitter
Tue, May 14
- Red Sox manager John Farrell said David Ross (concussion) will be re-examined "over the next couple of days."(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ross is eligible to come off the DL on Sunday, but the Sox will just wait to see how he recovers. "We're still taking this very much day to day," Farrell said. "He'll get reexamined in Boston over the next couple of days before rejoining us in Minnesota. There's no template on these, when the symptoms start to progress. Yesterday was a tougher day for him with some of those symptoms, so we've got to work off him in this. He'll be fully evaluated in Boston. Where we go from there will be dependent upon the diagnosis and the recommendations of the doctors there."
More: RedSox.mlb.com
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Oliver Perez took the loss in Saturday's game against the Indians after he allowed a run on two hits and a walk without recording an out.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez had been lights out prior to last night and this is the first update we've done on him in 2013. Such is life as a middle reliever. Those of us that snickered when Seattle signed Ollie in 2012 -- each and every one of us, in other words -- have been silenced. The formerly maligned left-hander from Mexico put up a 2.12 ERA in 2012 and currently sits at 1.62 in 2013. After years spent as an overpaid source of angst for Mets fans, Perez has proved a great bargain in the Northwest.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- 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.
More: Colorado Rockies on Twitter
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.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Erik Kratz hit a game-tying solo home run Sunday as the Phillies came back to beat the Reds 3-2.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kratz hit his solo shot off Reds closer Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth, and it was quickly followed by a walkoff solo blast from Freddy Galvis. Talk about unpredictable. Kratz will likely get regular playing time at catcher over the next few weeks while Carlos Ruiz recovers from the right hamstring strain that he suffered earlier in Sunday's game.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Maicer Izturis went 1-for-4 with a single in Saturday's loss to the Yankees.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Izturis isn't walking or making contact this season, and you already know his swing is punchless. Toronto was hoping for more than a .218/.242/.331 slash line when they signed Izturis from the Angels over the winter to a three-year, $9 million deal and the Jays recently sat him in three of four games.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Brandon Moss went 1-for-3 with a walk and a triple in Saturday's 2-1 victory over the Royals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He also collected an RBI. Moss has just one multi-hit game since April 29. After a nice start to the year, Moss has lost his swing in May.
Tue, May 14
- Brandon Moss went 1-for-3 with a walk and a home run in Monday's 5-1 victory over the Rangers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: And boy did he need it. Moss went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Mariners, continuing a cold month. He entered the game with a .156 average and one homer in May. Moss had a nice start to the season, but has seen his slash line fall to .260/.355/.447 over 141 plate appearances.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- 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 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 went 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
- Ben Revere hasn't started for four straight games.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He's actually hitting .357/.438/.393 in 33 plate appearances this month, but the Phillies have been going with John Mayberry in center field of late. Revere and hitting instructor Steve Henderson have been watching old film of the outfielder from his minor league days in hopes of finding something to fix his batting stroke. He'll probably be back in the lineup on Sunday after Mayberry took the golden sombrero Saturday.
More: Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Angels sent RHP Barry Enright outright to Triple-A Salt Lake.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Enright was designated for assignment last week but has cleared waivers and will stick around for depth purposes.
Thu, May 16
- Angels designated RHP Barry Enright for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Enright has really struggled with the big club this season, allowing 12 runs on 12 hits and seven walks over 8 1/3 innings. There's a chance he'll pass through waivers unclaimed.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Blue Jays transferred RHP Sergio Santos from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Thad Weber. Santos will be out until after the All-Star break following surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow.
Tue, May 14
- Sergio Santos will have surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Santos had been nearing a minor league rehab assignment, but the discomfort in his elbow has suddenly returned. The surgery isn't expected to end his season, but it's unlikely he'll make it back until the second half.
More: Shi Davidi on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Aaron Harang (back) threw a bullpen session Sunday with no issues and is in line to start on Tuesday in Anaheim.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harang missed his last outing with some minor back stiffness, but he's alright now. The big righty holds a 7.30 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over five starts this season but does boast a 23/5 K/BB ratio over 24 2/3 frames.
More: Greg Johns on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- The Mariners think Aaron Harang (back) will be ready to make his next start.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harang was scratched from Thursday's outing due to a stiff lower back, but it appears that he's not going to need a DL stint unless he has a setback over the next few days. The big right-hander holds a 7.30 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over five starts this season.
More: Tacoma News Tribune
Thu, May 16
- Aaron Harang has been scratched from his start Thursday vs. the Yankees due to back stiffness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hector Noesi is filling in. The Mariners aren't sure yet whether Harang will need a stint on the 15-day disabled list. He has posted a hideous 7.30 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 24 2/3 innings (five starts) this season for Seattle.
More: Shannon Drayer on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Ryan Howard will have a precautionary MRI on his left knee Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The full extent of the injury isn't yet known, but it could provide some context to Howard's early struggles. The Phillies will provide an update on his status following the results of the MRI. Howard is not expected to play in Monday's game against the Marlins.
More: Todd Zelecki on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- The Cubs are expected to designate RHP Michael Bowden for assignment on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move will clear a spot for Matt Garza's return from the disabled list. Bowden has a 3.78 ERA in 14 appearances with the Cubs this season.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Tim Lincecum's trip to Coors Field went sour Saturday night, as he allowed six runs on seven hits over five innings in a 10-2 loss.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lincecum struck out four, walked two and surrendered a two-run homer to Wilin Rosario. The veteran has been all over the place this season, making him impossible to trust in fantasy. He's allowed no runs in three of his nine starts, but four or more in five of them. The inconsistency bears out in his numbers: Lincecum is 3-3 with a 4.70 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Wade Miley held the Marlins to two runs over six innings but suffered a loss on Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The left-hander struck out six and gave up just five hits and a walk, but the Marlins got a two-out single from Derek Dietrich followed by a two-RBI double from Marcell Ozuna in the sixth, and that's all they needed. Miley has won just one of his previous seven starts, but he still holds a solid 3.67 ERA and 1.33 WHIP on the year. He'll get the Padres next.
Tue, May 14
- Wade Miley wore down in the desert Monday night, surrendering seven runs to the Braves in the fifth and sixth innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Arizona held a 1-0 lead heading into the fifth inning when Miley lost his stuff, allowing a pair of two-run homers to Chris Johnson (in the fifth) and Justin Upton (in the sixth). Six of the seven runs tallied against Miley were earned, and he recorded only one strikeout while walking two. The opening pitch temperature was 99-degrees and Miley entered 3-1 with a 2.93 ERA. He's still a decent mixed league option.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Huston Street earned his 10th save of the year Saturday as the Padres beat the Nationals 2-1.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He struck out a batter but walked two in the scoreless frame. Street was one day removed from being the losing pitcher after giving up a game-winning home run to Chad Tracy. Street is 0-3, going 10-for-11 in save conversions and posting a 4.42 ERA and 1.31 WHIP.
Tue, May 14
- Huston Street earned his ninth save of the year Tuesday as the Padres beat the Orioles 3-2.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Padres were trailing 2-1 heading into the top of the ninth inning but managed a rare two-run rally against Orioles closer Jim Johnson. Street then shut the O's down in the bottom of the ninth. He owns a weak 4.60 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 15 2/3 innings this season but still carries very good job security.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Grant Balfour converted his eighth save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's win over the Royals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Balfour walked a batter but was otherwise unburdened. He entered this weekend with six saves but has picked up a pair in consecutive 2-1 wins against the Royals. The typically reliable Balfour is eight-for-eight in save conversions and holds a 1.56 ERA and 1.21 WHIP.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Andrew McCutchen is day-to-day with right knee soreness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McCutchen was injured sliding into home Thursday, but it's not a major concern and he isn't dealing with any structural damage. The Pirates should update his status on Monday.
More: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Wed, May 15
- Andrew McCutchen delivered a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 12th inning to give the Pirates a 4-3 win over the Brewers on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: McCutchen's first hit of the game was also Pittsburgh's last, as the right-hander crushed a Mike Fiers fastball to center field to end it. The home run was just McCutchen's fifth, but he's steadily improved his batting average in recent weeks and the power numbers should soon follow. We're still confident the Pirates star will round into form in short order.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Rays optioned LHP Alex Torres to Triple-A Durham.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Torres tossed four innings of hitless relief on Saturday, but the Rays needed a fresh arm. He's replaced in the bullpen by Jeff Beliveau.
Thu, May 16
- Rays recalled LHP Alex Torres from Triple-A Durham.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Torres will pitch out of the bullpen until the Rays need a starter to replace David Price, who hit the disabled list Thursday with a strained left triceps muscle. Torres had a 2.39 ERA in 37 2/3 innings at Triple-A.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Jake Peavy was charged with four earned runs on four hits over six innings in a loss Sunday against the Angels.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Peavy struggled with his control (five walks), but allowed just four hits and had seven strikeouts. After giving up consecutive two run innings, he retired the last seven batters he faced. It ends a streak of five-straight games in which Peavy had surrendered two or fewer runs. Peavy shouldn't have any trouble getting back on track in his next start Saturday vs. the Marlins.
Wed, May 15
- Jake Peavy allowed two runs over seven innings as the White Sox beat the Twins 4-2 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Peavy was masterful again, allowing just five hits while striking out six. The right-hander now owns a 5-1 record, 2.96 ERA and 1.01 WHIP through seven starts and has only turned in one clunker of the bunch. After missing a start in early May due to back discomfort, Peavy seems to be feeling just fine. The struggling Angels are next on the agenda for Peavy.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Fernando Rodney bounced back from last Thursday's disastrous outing with a 1-2-3 ninth on Sunday against the Orioles to notch his eighth save of the season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rodney didn't record a strikeout, but he got a flyout and a couple harmless groundouts in the outing. His control has waned at times this season, but Rodney has received a vote of confidence from manager Joe Maddon and will continue to see the save chances in Tampa.
Fri, May 17
- Rays manager Joe Maddon said that Fernando Rodney will likely be unavailable Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rodney threw 35 pitches during his blow save Thursday, so Maddon would like to stay from him. Joel Peralta is the most likely option to fill in and could eventually take the closer job if Rodney continues to look like, well, the old Rodney.
More: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Thu, May 16
- Fernando Rodney gave up three runs in the ninth to take his third blown save and his second loss Thursday against the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rodney walked three to load the bases, got ahead of Will Middlebrooks 0-2 with two outs and then gave up a three-run double on a changeup left over the plate. Afterwards, he couldn't even be bothered to back up home plate. He was left in anyway, but only long enough to walk his fourth hitter of the night. Rodney's command has been an issue all year long, and he had no idea where his fastball was going tonight. His changeup was still working, and it was almost good enough to get him a scoreless inning and a save anyway. Still, he's officially become a problem for the Rays. He probably won't be pulled from the closer's role, but it's something Joe Maddon needs to think about. Joel Peralta would be next in line for saves.
Tue, May 14
- Fernando Rodney struck out the side in the ninth inning to earn his seventh save of the season against the Red Sox on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rodney has struck out 21 batters in 14 2/3 innings this season, and he looks to be fully past his early-season struggles. He's now posted four-straight scoreless appearances since his last blown save on May 6. He won't approach his historic 2012 numbers, but Rodney is still one of the better closers in the league.