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Thu, May 23Recent News
- Ubaldo Jimenez allowed six runs over four innings in the Indians' loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jimenez had been on a bit of a roll before Wednesday, having not allowed more than two runs in any of his previous four starts. But the Tigers got to Jimenez for seven hits and three walks in his shortest outing since April 16. His next start will come Monday against the Reds.
Fri, May 17
- Ubaldo Jimenez delivered another strong effort in a no-decision against the Mariners on Friday, surrendering two runs on seven hits over his five frames.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jimenez racked up nine strikeouts on the evening while walking two. Unfortunately for Jimenez, Rich Hill came on in the sixth inning and immediately surrendered his 3-1 lead. Over his last four outings, he's compiled a 1.90 ERA and 29/8 K/BB ratio over 23 2/3 innings. While he's unlikely to continue at this pace, he's certainly usable in all fantasy formats for the time being. He'll look to get back in the win column when he takes on the Tigers at home on Wednesday.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Justin Verlander allowed five runs over five innings but earned the win Wednesday as the Tigers beat the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Verlander had to work for his fifth win, needing 110 pitches to get through five. He gave up 10 hits, including a home run, but was aided by his team putting up nine runs in the same span. It marks the third-straight start in which Verlander has been less-than-great, seeing his ERA rise from 1.55 to 3.66 since May 5. There's still little reason to worry, though, and he'll take the mound again Monday against the Pirates.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with three RBI in the Indians' loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Brantley did all his damage with three singles, bringing his RBI count to 24 and his batting average to .309 in the process. And the left fielder is 7-for-16 (.438) in his last four games with nine RBI in those 16 at-bats. The 26-year-old is well on his way to an encore of a 2012 season in which he hit .288 with 37 doubles.
Sun, May 19
- Michael Brantley had an RBI single and a three-run homer in Sunday's win over the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The longball came in the second inning off of Felix Hernandez. It's just the second homer of the season for Brantley, who was hitting third in the batting order. The outfielder has now driven in 19 while hitting .301 as he quietly puts together a nice season.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Carlos Santana went 2-for-4 with a home run in the loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: After a red hot April, Santana was hitting just .182/.316/.333 heading into Wednesday's game. Backup catcher Yan Gomes has been playing more frequently lately, but Santana's bat plays at first base and he even gets an occasional game at DH, too. No matter how they arrange it, Santana will be in the middle of the Indians lineup more often than not.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Curtis Granderson went 3-for-3 with his first home run of the season, but the Yankees lost to the Orioles on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The home run came seven games in, and it gave him his first RBI of 2013. His third-inning double was also a first. Yankees manager Joe Girardi had Granderson batting leadoff in an attempt to get his bat going. He should move toward the middle of the order eventually.
Sat, May 18
- Curtis Granderson is starting in right field Saturday against the Blue Jays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's Granderson's first career start in right field. With Ichiro Suzuki struggling, the Yankees are looking for ways to get Granderson, Vernon Wells and Travis Hafner in the lineup against right-handed pitching. Granderson has been playing exclusively in left field since his return from the disabled list, so it's a sign that Ichiro's playing time could be reduced going forward.
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Wed, May 22Recent News
- Kendrys Morales went 3-for-4 with a double in the Mariners' loss to the Angels on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The first baseman was the only one effective against Angels' starter C.J. Wilson on Wednesday, and his line is up to .281/.362/.449 on the year. After getting his legs back under him last year in Anaheim, Morales has been relied upon in the middle of the Mariners order. He has five home runs and 21 RBI through 45 games.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Carlos Quentin is out of the Padres' lineup again Wednesday after receiving an injection in his left knee Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Padres were expecting Quentin to miss just one game after he aggravated his chronic knee injury on an awkward slide Monday. They changed their minds, though, deciding to give him the injection in hopes that he'll be ready on Friday after Thursday's off day. Jesus Guzman is playing left field Wednesday.
More: Bill Center on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Carlos Quentin is not in the Padres' lineup Tuesday after tweaking his knee during Monday's game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Quentin missing games here and there due to his chronic knee issues has become routine. The good news is that he's expected to be back in there Wednesday. Chris Denorfia is getting the start in left field Tuesday.
More: Scott Miller on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- Padres activated OF Carlos Quentin from the paternity leave list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Quentin was out Thursday and Friday to be present for the birth of his son. He returns to a weak .686 OPS.
Fri, May 17
- Carlos Quentin will return from the paternity leave list Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Quentin missed Thursday's game following the birth of his son and was placed on paternity leave Friday. The Padres will have to make a roster move Saturday in order to bring him back.
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Wed, May 22Recent News
- Clay Buchholz moved to 7-0 on Wednesday after holding the White Sox to one run over seven innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Red Sox won the game 6-2. Buchholz was brilliant yet again, yielding only five hits while fanning four batters. He has a 1.73 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 73/27 K/BB ratio in 72 2/3 total innings this season and should be able to keep the dominance going next week in an interleague matchup against the struggling Phillies.
Fri, May 17
- Clay Buchholz yielded two runs in seven innings Friday in a no-decision against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: His only mistake was a two-run homer by Pedro Florimon in the third inning, but it cost him a chance at the victory. Buchholz gave up four hits and three walks in the no-decision and struck out nine batters. While Buchholz is winless over his last three starts, he has a brilliant a 1.78 ERA and 1.04 WHIP to go along with a 69/24 K/BB ratio in 65 2/3 innings. He'll get the White Sox next week.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Rockies optioned 2B Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Manager Walt Weiss indicated recently that he was going to stick with Rutledge through his slump, but evidently he had a change of heart. The second baseman sports just a .242/.298/.357 batting line for the season and is hitting only .206/.250/.294 over his last 11 games. The Rox appeared poised to go with D.J. LeMahieu at second base for now.
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Wed, May 22Recent News
- Jordan Lyles went six innings, allowing just one run, as the Astros beat the Royals on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lyles has made five starts in May, with Wednesday's being his best of the bunch. He struck out just three but limited the Royals to six hits in his six innings. Aside from one bad start in which he allowed eight runs in four innings, Lyles has been serviceable for the Astros thus far. His next start will be Tuesday against the Rockies.
Fri, May 17
- Jordan Lyles allowed two runs (one earned) in five-plus innings Friday in a no-decision against the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lyles left in position for the victory, but Hector Ambriz coughed up the lead in the eighth inning. The young right-hander held the Pirates to just four hits while the lone earned run scored on a solo homer by Andrew McCutchen in the first inning. He struck out four and walked two. While it was a step in the right direction after the Rangers hammered him last Sunday, Lyles needs to do a lot more to get our attention in fantasy leagues.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Xavier Paul has hit whenever he's been called upon by the Reds, slashing .270/.400/.405 over 90 plate appearances.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Since he was called up by the Reds last July, Paul has hit as well as any reserve outfielder, batting .294/.389/.438 with four homers and 20 RBI in 160 at-bats. Paul has cost Cincy four runs below replacement defensively in limited opportunities this year, so he'll have to keep his lumber warm to steal at-bats.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Matt Guerrier struck out a pair over two scoreless innings of relief Tuesday against the Rockies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He entered the contest with just four punch outs, so last night's performance qualifies as an outburst. Guerrier used to be a holds machine for the Twins, but he's posted just 19 over the past three seasons for the Dodgers, four less than he had in his last year in Minnesota. An elbow injury cost the veteran most of last season. He owns a 3.45 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and ugly 6/6 K/BB rate over 18 appearances.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Wilin Rosario is not in the Rockies' starting lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll get a breather with the day game after the night game. Yorvit Torrealba will make the start behind the dish and catch Jorge De La Rosa.
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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
- Nick Swisher is scheduled to return on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Swisher has been on the paternity leave list since Tuesday afternoon. His wife gave birth to a baby girl.
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Tue, May 21
- Indians placed 1B Nick Swisher on the paternity leave list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Swisher's wife gave birth to a girl on Tuesday afternoon. He will be back within the next couple of days.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Matt Harvey surrendered four runs and nine hits in 6 1/3 innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Reds.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harvey was in line to take his first loss, but the Mets came back to tie it in the seventh before falling in the ninth. It's the first time in 17 starts that Harvey has been charged with more than three runs. The only time in his major league career that it happened was in a loss to the Padres last Aug. 5.
Fri, May 17
- Matt Harvey allowed two runs in 7 1/3 innings Friday to beat the Cubs and move to 5-0.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Both runs were earned because Alfonso Soriano was credited with an infield single on his grounder in the first. In reality, that ball should have been an out, which probably would have resulted in just one run scoring in the frame. Harvey ended up striking out six and walking none today. Oddly enough, all six of those strikeouts ended innings.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Brian McCann is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll take a seat with the day game after the night game. Evan Gattis, who hit a game-tying homer on Tuesday, will start behind the dish.
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Mon, May 20
- Brian McCann is not in Monday's lineup against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll take a seat after catching three straight days. Gerald Laird is paired up with Julio Teheran once again.
More: MLB Lineups on Twitter
Wed, May 22Recent News
- C.J. Wilson allowed just one run over eight innings of the Angels' 7-1 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Wilson had pitched well in three losses prior to Wednesday's start, so he took matters into his own hands against the Mariners. Wilson struck out 10 batters in his eight innings, and he now owns a 3.39 ERA through 10 starts. He'll take his next turn Monday against the Dodgers.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- J.P. Howell's first season in Los Angeles is off to a strong start, as the left-hander has a 2.89 ERA through 19 appearances for the Dodgers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Coming off a stellar 2012 campaign, having posted a 3.04 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 42/22 K/BB ratio in 55 appearances for the Rays, Howell inked a one-year, $2.85 million contract with the Dodgers. Howell is allowing a few more base runners this season (1.34 WHIP compared to 1.21 in 2012), but his strikeout rate is slightly up and, more importantly, he hasn't surrendered a home run yet.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Pablo Sandoval is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Nationals due to illness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tuesday's hero should be back in there following Thursday's scheduled off-day. Joaquin Arias will make the start at the hot corner.
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Wed, May 22Recent News
- Adeiny Hechavarria went 0-for-4 at the plate in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies, watching his average drop to .193.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: We can hardly blame Hechavarria for not getting a hit against Cliff Lee, but his 0-for-4's have hardly been a rare occurrence. The slick-fielding shortstop had a seven-RBI game earlier this month shortly after returning from the disabled list, but his offense has pretty much been non-existent otherwise.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- John Lannan (quad) is scheduled to face hitters next Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It will be the first time he's done so since going on the disabled list. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said Lannan "is doing very well. He feels good." The left-hander could rejoin the rotation in a few weeks if all goes well.
More: Phillies.mlb.com
Sat, May 18
- John Lannan (quad) threw a bullpen session on Saturday afternoon in Clearwater, Florida.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lannan will throw off a mound again on Monday and should then progress to simulated games. If all goes well, he will join the Phillies at some point in early June. He's been on the disabled list since April 18 with a quad strain.
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Wed, May 22Recent News
- B.J. Upton hit his first homer since April 23 off the Twins' Vance Worley on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It gave him just his second RBI in May. Facing Twins pitching got B.J. going just a little; he's 3-for-7 the last two days. It's just the second time in a month that he's had three hits in a series.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Rangers optioned RHP Cory Burns to Triple-A Round Rock.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Wednesday's starter, Ross Wolf, will replace him on the active roster. Burns allowed two runs in 3 2/3 innings during his brief stint with the big club and should get another shot in the Rangers' bullpen later this year.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Danny Espinosa went hitless in a fourth straight game Tuesday, leaving him with a .159 average in 139 at-bats.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Maybe more patience would be warranted if Espinosa were healthy, but it's quite possible he needs surgery for the partial rotator cuff tear he suffered last year. Besides, he's just killing the Nationals offense right now. Not only is he batting .159, but he's walked just three times all year. His OBP stands at .186.