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Wed, Jun 19
- Paul Goldschmidt homered off Chad Qualls in the bottom of the ninth to give the Diamondbacks a 3-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Does it still count as a walkoff homer when it comes off Qualls? We'll assume it does. The homer, Goldschmidt's 17th, snapped the Diamondbacks' four-game losing streak. He's batting just .232 in 69 at-bats this month, but he's driven in 20 runs anyway.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Justin Morneau finally hit his third home run of the year Wednesday in the Twins' 7-4 win over the White Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morneau hadn't gone deep since April 28. He owns a decent .289 batting average in 64 games this season and has been effective with runners in scoring position, but the power has completely vanished. It may be a struggle for him to reach a double-digit home run total.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- David Freese is not in the Cardinals' lineup Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's just a day off for Freese, who grounded into three double plays and struck out in his four at-bats Tuesday. Daniel Descalso is getting the start at third base.
More: MLBlogs.com
Sat, Jun 15
- David Freese went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs scored as the Cardinals beat the Marlins on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Freese was just one of the Cardinals who had a great game on Saturday, as five players had multiple hits against the Marlins. Freese's homer was just his fourth of the season but he's now hitting .292 on the heels of a recently ended 20-game hitting streak. He's now started on a new one.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Brett Lawrie (ankle) took grounders and some light batting practice on Wednesday afternoon.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's a nice step in the right direction for the young third baseman, who injured his ankle on a slide on May 27. He should be cleared to run the bases in about one week. Then comes the minor league rehab assignment. The best guess right now is that he's back in early July.
More: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Anthony Rizzo is back in Wednesday's lineup against the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The struggling first baseman was given the day off Tuesday. Rizzo is batting just .157 this month and hasn't homered since May 18.
More: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18
- Anthony Rizzo is not in the Cubs' starting lineup on Tuesday night against the rival Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's the first day off of the season for the young first baseman, who has 10 home runs and 39 RBI in 68 games this season. Cody Ransom will get the nod in his place against Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright.
More: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19
- Brandon Belt went 3-for-4 with an RBI double in the Giants' 5-4 win over the Padres on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Giants snapped San Diego's seven-game winning streak. Belt's double off Dale Thayer tied the game in the bottom of the eighth, and Juan Perez singled him home for the go-ahead run. Belt has collected seven hits in his last three games, raising his average from .246 to .264.
Sat, Jun 15
- Brandon Belt is not in the Giants' lineup Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Belt went 0-for-4 in Friday's win over the Braves. The Giants are starting Guillermo Quiroz at catcher, while Buster Posey will replace him in the lineup at first base.
More: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Prince Fielder went 0-for-4 on Wednesday and is without a homer since June 4.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Fielder has been hitting for average of late, but except for a three-game surge at the beginning of the month, the power hasn't been there. He has a total of five homers and 27 RBI in 44 games since May 1 after totaling seven homers and 27 RBI in 25 games in April. Fortunately, since he's hitting behind Miguel Cabrera, he's still driving in runs with singles and doubles.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Chris Johnson went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI as the Braves beat the Mets on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: For as good as Johnson has been this year, the homer was surprisingly just his fourth on the year and first since May 13. The Braves recently dealt Johnson's handcuff, Juan Francisco, in what amounted to a vote of confidence in the 28-year-old. He's responded with a .319/.355/.463 line in 56 games.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Pablo Sandoval (foot) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday with High-A San Jose.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was previously reported that he would begin his rehab assignment on Friday, but it will actually start one day later. Either way, he could be activated from the disabled list when the Giants begin a three-game series in Los Angeles on Monday.
More: Henry Schulman on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Pablo Sandoval (foot) could begin a rehab assignment at High-A San Jose on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Sandoval has been on the DL for nearing a week due to a left foot strain. The Giants anticipate him being ready for activation on June 26, the first day he's eligible.
More: John Shea on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Nick Swisher (shoulder) is expected to return to the Indians' starting lineup this Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That's contingent on a batting practice session going well on Friday. Swisher hasn't played since last Saturday because of a sore left shoulder. He was given a cortisone injection to treat the discomfort earlier this week and is apparently feeling much better.
More: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Nick Swisher received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder and is likely to be sidelined until at least Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The shoulder has been an ongoing issue for Swisher, who aggravated the injury during Sunday's game. An MRI has ruled out any structural damage, but the Indians haven't ruled out the possibility of a stint on the disabled list. The Indians figure to see how he responds to the shot before making a roster move.
More: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sun, Jun 16
- Nick Swisher's nagging left shoulder injury could force him to the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Swisher has been battling the ailment all season and aggravated it during Saturday's game. He's in a 6-for-55 slump, which no doubt is due in part to the injury. "I've been battling this shoulder thing the whole year. It's super frustrating for me because I've never had something like this," he said. "Either way, we have to figure out what is going on and then we will go from there."
More: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wed, Jun 19
- Joe Mauer went 3-for-5 with a home run in the Twins' 7-5 victory over the White Sox on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mauer hit a two-run homer in the first inning and later doubled off White Sox starter Dylan Axelrod, falling a triple short of the cycle. The two RBI gave him 23 on the season to go with a .327/.412/.492 line. And the homer was his seventh, giving him a fair chance to eclipse his total of 10 in 2012. If he finishes with his current slugging percentage it would actually be his third-highest all-time among full seasons.
Wed, Jun 19
- Paul Konerko went 4-for-4 in a loss to the Twins on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The four-hit night was Konerko's first of the season, raising his batting average 13 points in one night. The first baseman, who served as designated hitter on Tuesday, has had a rough go of it this year, hitting just .248/.314/.365. This may be the swan song for the 37-year-old.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Adam Lind hit a three-run homer in the Blue Jays' 5-2 victory over the Rockies on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The hit was Lind's only in four at-bats, but it was enough to give the Jays the win. Lind is quietly putting together a terrific season, as the homer was his ninth to go with a .340/.406/.555 batting line.
Sun, Jun 16
- Adam Lind went 3-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's win over the Rangers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lind singled in his first two at-bats before hitting a three-run shot off reliever Kyle McClellan in the seventh inning. The home run was his eighth of the season. Lind is now batting .346 (9-for-26) over his last seven games.
Sat, Jun 15
- Adam Lind went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI as the Blue Jays defeated the Rangers 6-1 on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The magical ride rolls on for Lind, who hit a two-run shot in the top of the first inning and a single in the top of the fourth. He now has a superb .343/.413/.543 batting line with seven home runs and 21 RBI in 54 games this season and needs to be starting in pretty much all standard fantasy leagues while the hotness lasts.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Hanley Ramirez went 4-for-4 and hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers' designated hitter in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The availability of the DH in New York this week was well timed for Hanley, who is still dealing with a balky hamstring. No word yet on whether he'll play the field, DH again or sit in the nightcap versus the Yankees.
Sun, Jun 16
- Hanley Ramirez is not in the Dodgers' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's just a day off for the shortstop. Ramirez has one hit in nine at-bats over the last two days since returning to the lineup. Luis Cruz is starting at shortstop Sunday.
More: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19
- Brandon Moss went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored as the A's beat the Rangers 6-2 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Moss has homers in two of his last three games and 13 on the year. The first baseman also tripled in the game, his third already this season. Moss likely won't replicate the .291 batting average he finished with in 2012, but he is well on his way to another 20-homer season.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Chris Davis crushed his 25th and 26th home runs Wednesday as the Orioles pounded the Tigers 13-3.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Both were two-run shots; he had one off Rick Porcello in the fourth and another off Jose Valverde in the ninth. He also mixed in a ground-rule double, giving him five RBI on the day. After going eight games without an RBI earlier this month, Davis has come back with six homers and 14 RBI in his last eight games. He's also overtaken Miguel Cabrera for the AL lead in OPS.
Mon, Jun 17
- Chris Davis went 2-for-4 and homered for the Orioles' only run Monday against the Tigers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis has opened up a four-homer lead on Carlos Gonzalez for first place in the majors with 24. Miguel Cabrera is second in the AL after hitting his 19th tonight.
Sun, Jun 16
- Chris Davis finished 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in a 6-3 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis is now hitting .335/.414/.697 in 69 games this season and he's on pace for 53 home runs and 139 RBI. The emerging star is showing no signs of slowing down.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Eric Chavez (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "Everything has been good -- hitting, running, throwing," Chavez said. "I didn't know really what to expect, but [it's] gone really good." Chavez has already missed three weeks of action and doesn't figure to be activated until the tail end of June, at the earliest.
More: Diamondbacks.mlb.com
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Chad Tracy is dealing with a strain in his midsection.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Tracy said he was available to pinch-hit Wednesday, but he thinks he might have to deal with the discomfort for a few days. It shouldn't be a long-term concern.
More: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18
- Mariners activated 1B Justin Smoak from the 15-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Smoak wound up missing a little under three weeks with a right oblique strain. He did not hit the ball well on his rehab assignment and will return to a .240/.350/.344 batting line. The 26-year-old first baseman remains a poor option in standard mixed fantasy leagues.
Tue, Jun 18
- Logan Morrison (back) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Monday in his return to action.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison had been sidelined since last Tuesday due to lower back stiffness. He is hitting .308 (4-for-13) with two doubles and one RBI in four games since coming off the disabled list.
Sun, Jun 16
- Logan Morrison (back) is expected to return to the Marlins' lineup Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison has been sidelined since Tuesday with lower back stiffness. He returned from the 60-day DL last week and is batting .444 (4-for-9) over his first three games.
More: Joe Capozzi on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Logan Morrison (back) is not in the Marlins' lineup Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison is day-to-day with lower back stiffness. Greg Dobbs is starting at first base Saturday against the Cardinals.
More: Juan C. Rodriguez on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18
- Mike Carp (hamstring) is expected to be in the starting lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Carp left Sunday's game with right hamstring tightness, but it's not a major concern. The 26-year-old is hitting .324 with eight home runs and 25 RBI in 105 at-bats this season.
More: Sean McAdam on Twitter
Sun, Jun 16
- Mike Carp left Sunday's game with right hamstring tightness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Carp injured his hamstring while on the basepaths in the seventh inning and had to be removed from the game. He finished 1-for-2 with a double before exiting. Red Sox manager John Farrell said he expects Carp to be available Tuesday.
More: Evan Drellich on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Mike Carp hit his eighth home run of the season, a two-run shot, to help the Red Sox beat the Orioles on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Carp was supposed to be a part-time player, but he's forcing the hand of Red Sox manager John Farrell with his play. The first baseman is hitting .320/.372/.680 with eight homers in 103 at-bats this year. He won't continue to hit at such a clip, but it's worth riding while he's hit in deeper mixed leagues.
Tue, Jun 18
- Evan Longoria is back at third base for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Longoria served as the DH over the weekend while he was nursing some plantar fasciitis in his right foot. While he's obviously feeling better, it's possible he'll be back in the DH spot for the second game of the doubleheader.
More: Roger Mooney on Twitter
Tue, Jun 18
- Mike Aviles went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI as the Indians beat the Royals on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Aviles was in the middle of the Indians' three-run eighth inning, eventually scoring the winning run on a Michael Brantley sacrifice fly. The utility infielder has gotten regular playing time with Asdrubal Cabrera sidelined, but he should return to a reserve role when Cabrera returns. He's hitting .277 on the year.
Sat, Jun 15
- Mike Aviles finished 3-for-4 in the Indians' loss to the Nationals on Saturday in Cleveland.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Aviles had a double in the third inning, a single in the fifth and a second double in the ninth. He has struggled for the most part this season but may be a decent fill-in for Troy Tulowitzki owners over the next several weeks.
Tue, Jun 18
- Freddie Freeman delivered a walk-off two-run homer as the Braves came back to beat the Mets 2-1 on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Atlanta mustered zero offense off Dillon Gee before Justin Upton led off the ninth with a single and Freeman homered -- his first since June 3 -- to end the game. Freeman ended the game 3-for-4 and also collected a double. He's now batting a superb .327/.383/.489 on the season.
Sat, Jun 15
- Freddie Freeman delivered a bases-loaded, walk-off single to complete a ninth-inning comeback as the Braves beat the Giants 6-5 on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The hit was Freeman's only one of the day but it came at the right time. The RBI moved him to 45 of the season, and the first baseman is hitting .312/.370/.460 this year. He hasn't hit a homer since June 3, but that's about the only gripe with the young first baseman at this point.
Tue, Jun 18
- Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI as the Blue Jays beat the Rockies 8-3 on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The homer was Encarnacion's 19th of the year and he's somewhat quietly driven in 58 runs. The first baseman is hitting .268/.352/.526 and is showing that his career year in 2012 wasn't a fluke.