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Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Facing his old team for the first time, Hiroki Kuroda outdueled Hyun-Jin Ryu with 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball as the Yankees beat the Dodgers 6-4 in the first game of a doubleheader.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Yankees were up 3-0 when Ryu left after six before Kuroda gave up both of his runs in the seventh. Fortunately, the Yankees were able to build on from there, and the two-run home run that Preston Claiborne gave up to Hanley Ramirez in the eighth didn't cost Kuroda the win. It was his first since May 17. The Yankees had scored a total of seven runs in his previous five starts.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Yu Darvish allowed five runs -- four earned -- in six innings in a loss to the A's on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Even Darvish's bad starts aren't all that bad, as he still managed to strike out 10 A's batters. Still, you could tell he didn't have his best stuff, as he served up homers to John Jaso and Brandon Moss among his six hits allowed. He'll go again Sunday in St. Louis in an interleague matchup.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Dodgers activated LHP Chris Capuano from the 15-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Capuano will start against the Yankees in the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader. The left-hander wound up missing a little under three weeks with a left lat strain. He has an ugly 5.45 ERA in 33 innings this year.
Sat, Jun 15
- Chris Capuano (lat) threw four scoreless innings in his first rehab start Friday with Triple-A Albuquerque.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He allowed one hit, no walks, and had five strikeouts. Capuano, currently on the DL with a left lat strain, is expected to rejoin the Dodgers' rotation on June 19 against the Yankees.
More: Bill Plunkett on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- An MRI taken Wednesday on Brandon Morrow's troublesome right forearm showed no major damage.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrow felt lingering discomfort in his forearm Monday after going two innings in a rehab start at High-A Dunedin. He will refrain from throwing for a week or so to let the inflammation that is bothering him go away. Morrow remains sidelined indefinitely.
More: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18
- Brandon Morrow (forearm) suffered a physical setback Monday in his rehab start at High-A Dunedin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrow will have his forearm reexamined this week. He did not look sharp in the outing, allowing three runs in two innings, and can now be considered out indefinitely.
More: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Brandon Morrow (forearm) will make his first minor league rehab start Monday with High-A Dunedin.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrow, out since May 28 with a right forearm strain, is slated to throw 45-50 pitches. Assuming all goes well Monday, he's expected to test himself against more advanced competition in his next rehab start before coming off the disabled list. That would set him up for a return before the end of the month.
More: John Lott on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Brandon Morrow (forearm) threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrow has been sidelined since May 28 with a right forearm strain. He's scheduled to pitch in a game on Monday, though it isn't clear whether it will be a simulated game or an official rehab start. Either way, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons believes that he won't need more than two rehab stars before coming off the disabled list. It sounds like a return before the end of the month is realistic.
More: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Dylan Axelrod allowed five runs -- four earned -- over six innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Axelrod was actually somewhat fortunate to allow just the four earned runs, as he surrendered 10 hits and two walks on the night. The right-hander has hit a bit of a rough stretch, as he hasn't gotten a win since May 26. He'll try to correct that Sunday in Kansas City.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Chris Perez (shoulder) will not be activated from the disabled list this Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The original plan was to bring him back for the weekend but Perez yielded three homers (and five runs in total) during a rehab appearance Tuesday night at Double-A Akron. The Indians want to get him a little more work against minor league competition. Vinnie Pestano will remain the Indians' primary ninth-inning man.
More: Nick Camino on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Chris Perez (shoulder) allowed three homers and five runs in an inning of work in his second rehab appearance with Double-A Akron.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez gave up five hits overall and also hit a batter. The right-hander was supposed to be activated from the disabled list on Friday, but the Indians might re-think that after tonight's showing. Vinnie Pestano owners should hang on to him.
Mon, Jun 17
- Chris Perez (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez, out since May 26 with shoulder soreness, allowed two hits and struck out one Sunday in his first rehab appearance with Low-A Lake County. He'll have to make it through another appearance Tuesday, but it sounds like he's on track to return later this week. Vinnie Pestano will continue to serve as the fill-in closer for now, though he has only notched one save during Perez's absence.
More: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Chris Perez (shoulder) will throw one inning Sunday in a rehab game with Low-A Lake Country.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez tossed multiple bullpen sessions this week and had no issues with his shoulder. He's on track to return to the Indians' bullpen within the next 3-4 days and should slide back into the ninth-inning role almost immediately. Perez is 6-for-8 in save opportunities this season.
More: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Josh Collmenter allowed just one hit over six scoreless innings and struck out seven in relief of an injured Trevor Cahill against the Marlins on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Collmenter missed out on a start Tuesday, as the Diamondbacks picked Randall Delgado instead. He got what essentially was a start today anyway and was outstanding, though he didn't get a win out of it. He's 3-0 with a 2.43 ERA in 40 2/3 innings out of the pen this season.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Hiram Burgos (shoulder) allowed two runs in four innings for High-A Brevard County on Tuesday in his second minor league rehab start.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Burgos, who is working his way back from a right shoulder impingement, struck out four and walked none. It's not clear if he'll require another rehab start. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 6.44 ERA and 18/11 K/BB ratio in 29 1/3 innings over six starts this season.
More: MiLB.com
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Yoervis Medina pitched a perfect bottom of the 10th in a 3-2 game to earn the save as the Mariners edged the Angels on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Medina might have been in line for the save in the ninth anyway, given that Oliver Perez was used to pitch a scoreless seventh with the Mariners up 2-1. Tom Wilhelmsen let that lead get away in the eighth, but the Mariners reclaimed it in the 10th after Erick Aybar couldn't quite get a handle on Kendrys Morales' sharp liner over his head. Medina went on to retire Albert Pujols, Mark Trumbo and Howie Kendrick in order for the save. He's now a candidate for more saves, though he has the same sort of control troubles as Wilhelmsen. Even after tonight, he's walked 11 in his last 13 1/3 innings of work.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Nathan Eovaldi pitched six innings of two-run ball Tuesday against the Diamondbacks in his season debut.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Back from a shoulder injury, Eovaldi allowed just three hits tonight and he made it through six innings in a modest 84 pitches. That he's a Marlin really cuts into his fantasy upside -- wins will be very difficult to come by -- but he should have a little value in NL-only leagues anyway.
Fri, Jun 14
- Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list to start Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Eovaldi has been out all year with shoulder inflammation, but he didn't have any setbacks during five rehab starts. He should be worth owning in NL-only leagues.
More: Joe Capozzi on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Mets placed RHP Scott Atchison on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Atchison suffered the injured while warming up during Tuesday's doubleheader. The veteran right-hander just made it back after missing a month with elbow inflammation, but now he'll need to miss at least two more weeks.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Scott Atchison (groin) is likely to be placed on the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Atchison suffered the injury on Tuesday while warming up before an appearance. It was his first day back from the DL for an elbow injury. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be out.
More: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Scott Atchison (elbow) could rejoin the Mets for Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Atchison is currently on a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton and expects to return early next week. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since May 14 with inflammation in his right elbow.
More: ESPN New York
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Mike Pelfrey allowed four runs in six innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Pelfrey was only slightly better than his counterpart, Dylan Axelrod, as both starters allowed 10 hits over six innings. On the plus side, Pelfrey didn't walk a batter in the outing, only the second time he's done that all season. He's stuck at 3-6 and hasn't recorded a win in over a month, with the last coming on May 5. He'll search for his fourth win against the Indians Sunday in Cleveland.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- After having his last start skipped, Joe Blanton allowed two runs in 6 2/3 innings and struck out 11 against the Mariners on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That's a nice Quality Start for Blanton, but he still gave up two more homers (Raul Ibanez and Justin Smoak went back-to-back in the second inning), bringing his season total to 15 surrendered in 83 1/3 innings. He has pitched effectively in four of his last five outings, but an easier schedule has had a lot to do with that.
Sun, Jun 16
- Joe Blanton will start for the Angels on Tuesday against the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Blanton was skipped over the weekend, but he hasn't lost his spot in the rotation, at least not yet. He holds a 5.87 ERA and 1.63 WHIP for the season but has, for the most part, pitched better of late.
More: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Jonathan Broxton (elbow) is expected to resume throwing at some point this weekend.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Broxton has been idle since being placed on the disabled list June 14 with a right elbow flexor strain. "He's been working on strengthening it," trainer Paul Lessard said Wednesday. "He finally has his full range of motion back. We wanted to get it flushed out." There is no timetable for the right-hander's return.
More: Cincinnati Enquirer
Sat, Jun 15
- Reds placed RHP Jonathan Broxton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 14, with a right elbow flexor strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Broxton has a 4.33 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 20/11 K/BB ratio through his first 27 innings this season, so it provides some context for his struggles. The Reds expect Broxton to return on June 29 when first eligible.
Fri, Jun 14
- Jonathan Broxton is dealing with swelling in his right elbow, and is listed as day-to-day.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The big right-hander has struggled to get into a groove this season, posting a 4.33 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 20/11 K/BB ratio through his first 27 innings. While it doesn't sound like a serious injury, Broxton owners should monitor the situation closely.
More: Jamie Ramsey on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Matt Cain was denied a win after holding the Padres to two runs in seven innings and striking out a season-high 10 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cain left with a one-run lead, but that was blown by Jeremy Affeldt in the eighth. He's allowed just three runs over 20 2/3 innings in his last three starts, lowering his ERA from 5.45 to 4.55. He did have a streak of five straight starts without allowing a homer snapped when he gave up two solo shots tonight.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Mopping up against the Orioles, Jose Valverde gave up four runs and five hits in the ninth Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Tigers were already down 9-3, so Valverde's showing didn't hurt the team. It did, however, demonstrate once again why he's a really hard guy to trust. When Chris Davis took him deep today, it upped his total to six homers allowed in 19 1/3 innings.
Fri, Jun 14
- Tigers manager Jim Leyland indicated Friday that he's not ready to remove Jose Valverde from the closer role.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "We're going to use Jose Valverde until we decide Jose Valverde can or can't do it or we've got somebody else better," said Leyland. It's not exactly a vote of confidence, but it sounds like they will stick with him for now. The 35-year-old has a 4.15 ERA, three blown saves and five homers allowed in just 18 appearances this season. We don't expect him to last the entire season in the closer role.
More: Chris Iott on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Heath Bell gave up a homer in a fourth straight appearance Wednesday, yet he still picked up his 13th save against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The homer by Justin Ruggiano only brought the Marlins to within 3-1. Bell, however, did allow a hit and a walk afterwards as part of a 31-pitch ninth inning. Fortunately for him, the Diamondbacks now have Thursday off, giving him a chance to recover. Bell, though, is leaving the door wide open for J.J. Putz to reclaim closing duties should Putz's rehab progress as hoped.
Tue, Jun 18
- Heath Bell was charged with the loss after allowing a ninth inning solo homer to Giancarlo Stanton in a tie game Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Entering a 2-2 contest in the top of the ninth, Bell struck out Ed Lucas before Stanton homered to right. Bell (4.23 ERA, 1.52 WHIP) has allowed a home run in three consecutive appearances. Consider it a course-correction after he enjoyed some good luck earlier this season. With J.J. Putz (elbow) close to returning, the clock on Bell's reign as closer may be ticking.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Santiago Casilla (knee) will throw a bullpen session Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It will be his first since he had a cyst removed from his right knee last month. While Casilla was originally expected to be out until the second half of the season, it appears he could rejoin the Giants' bullpen prior to the All-Star break.
More: Casey Pratt on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Santiago Casilla (knee) is expected to throw off a mound within the next week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Casilla had a cyst removed from his right knee late last month but has recovered quicker than expected. It appears that he'll rejoin the Giants' bullpen prior to the All-Star break.
More: Steve Corkran on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Friday that Santiago Casilla (knee) could be activated from the disabled list in 2-3 weeks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Good news, as Casilla was originally expected to be out until a little past the All-Star break. The veteran reliever threw off flat ground Friday for the first time since surgery and will continue to build his workload for now.
More: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Jose Fernandez was a hard-luck loser Wednesday after being charged with two runs in 7 1/3 innings against the Diamondbacks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Both of those runs scored on a Cody Ross three-run homer after Fernandez departed. Fernandez allowed just three hits for the third time in his last four starts. He has a 1.65 ERA in 27 1/3 innings during June.
Fri, Jun 14
- Jose Fernandez struck out a career-high 10 batters while allowing three runs -- two earned -- in seven innings as part of a 5-4 win over the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Impressive. Fernandez is the first pitcher under 21 years old to reach-double strikeouts since Mariners' ace Felix Hernandez did it in 2007. The rookie right-hander has allowed three runs or fewer in eight out of his last nine starts and owns an excellent 3.11 ERA and 77/27 K/BB ratio over 72 2/3 innings this season. An innings-limit looms, but he's a must-own in all fantasy formats.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Sean Marshall (shoulder) is long-tossing at 120 feet.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "He threw very well today," Reds trainer Paul Lessard told reporters on Wednesday evening. Marshall is expected to return from the disabled list around early July.
More: Cincinnati Enquirer
Sun, Jun 16
- Sean Marshall (shoulder) hopes to begin long-tossing in the next day or so.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Marshall's shoulder is feeling good so far, but the left-hander thinks he's probably still at least three weeks away from a return. He's been out since mid-May with a shoulder issue that initially cropped up in spring training.
More: John Fay on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- The Rockies will option Jeff Francis to Triple-A Colorado Springs prior to Thursday's game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move won't be made official until the Rockies call up Roy Oswalt. The club is hoping that Francis will agree to stick around for depth, but he has the option of choosing free agency because of his major league service time. He's put up a 6.58 ERA and 1.56 WHIP this season and wouldn't figure to net a major league deal elsewhere.
More: Denver Post
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Jeff Francis allowed eight runs in six innings in a loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Francis did little right on Tuesday, giving up 10 hits -- including three homers -- while striking out only two. The outing left the southpaw with a 6.58 ERA and 1.56 WHIP on the season. There's been speculation for a while, but with Roy Oswalt set to make his Rockies debut on Thursday this start has the looks of Francis' last with the club.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Ryan Vogelsong had all five pins removed from his surgically-repaired right hand on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That's good news for Vogelsong, who originally expected to only have two or three pins removed. He'll now have the ability to perform more mobility and flexibility exercises, some of them earlier than expected. As of now, the Giants are hoping to get Vogelsong back near the end of July.
More: Giants.mlb.com
Mon, Jun 17
- Ryan Vogelsong will have an exam on Tuesday in hopes that he'll be allowed to remove two of the five pins from his surgically-repaired right hand.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "Hopefully there's some pins coming out tomorrow," he said Monday. "That's the plan, but obviously I don't know for sure until I get some X-rays tomorrow and see how things are healing." If Vogelsong is able to get the pins removed, he'll begin additional mobility exercises. The Giants are hoping to get him back in late July.
More: Associated Press
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- David Price (triceps) is scheduled to make his first rehab start on Friday with High-A Charlotte.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Price will have to make at least two total starts in the minor leagues before the Rays consider activating him from the disabled list. The ace left-hander has been sidelined since May 15 with a left triceps strain. He felt "great" after a bullpen session Tuesday.
More: Roger Mooney on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- David Price (triceps) said he felt "great" during a bullpen session Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Rays are expected to set his rehab schedule on Wednesday. The club had thought that Price would need three rehab starts before returning, but he's looked better than expected and might not need that much time.
More: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- David Price (triceps) is slated to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It will come after he plays catch on Sunday and again on Monday from a greater distance. It looked like Price might return earlier than expected after an impressive simulated game last Thursday, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen since there's still no timetable for when he'll begin a rehab assignment.
More: Joe Smith on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Randall Delgado yielded two runs in seven innings and struck out six Tuesday in a no-decision against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Delgado, who lost out on a rotation spot to Patrick Corbin this spring, was making his first start as a member of the Diamondbacks. He figures to get at least one more next week before a decision is made on his status. Since he won't be facing the Marlins again then (he could get the Reds on Sunday or the Nationals in the middle of the week), he won't be as good of a play in NL-only leagues.
Tue, Jun 18
- Diamondbacks recalled RHP Randall Delgado from Triple-A Reno.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Delgado is starting for the Snakes on Tuesday night against the Marlins. He has a troubling 5.91 ERA and 57/35 K/BB ratio in 64 innings this season at the Triple-A level and can't be trusted in standard fantasy leagues.
Mon, Jun 17
- Randall Delgado will be called up from Triple-A Reno to start Tuesday against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll take the rotation spot of Tyler Skaggs, who was sent down to the minors last week. Delgado has made one appearance with the Diamondbacks this season and owns a 5.91 ERA and 57/35 K/BB ratio in 64 innings over 13 starts at the Triple-A level. He's more of an option in NL-only leagues.
More: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Jarrod Parker allowed two runs over seven innings in a win against the Rangers on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Parker had a miserable start to the season but has been just as terrific recently, as he's now turned in a quality start in each of his last eight outings. The right-hander limited the Rangers to three hits and two walks in his seven innings on Tuesday, striking out four. The win finally evened his record at 6-6 after he was 1-5 at one point. He'll take on the Mariners Sunday in Seattle.