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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.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Jedd Gyorko went 2-for-4 and hit his fifth homer Wednesday versus the Cardinals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With two homers and three doubles among his 13 hits in his last eight games, Gyorko is really coming along now; his average is up to .283 and all five of his homers have come in May. We don't expect him to keep his average up this high -- he strikes out a bit too much right now -- but he's a solid play in mixed leagues.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Yadier Molina had four of the Cardinals' 14 hits in Wednesday's win over the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Molina's sitting on just two homers after hitting 22 last year, but he's batting .333. Unfortunately, it's not leading too many RBI; most of his 21 came in April and he hasn't had a two-RBI game in four weeks.
Thu, May 23Recent News
- Brayan Pena went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in the Tigers' 11-7 victory over the Indians on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Pena doesn't play much -- Wednesday was just his 14th game of the year -- but when he does, he usually hits. His three-hit game raised his average to .304, and with starting catcher Alex Avila struggling it may mean more at-bats for Pena in the near future.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Red Sox manager John Farrell said on WEEI in Boston that Shane Victorino (hamstring) is out of the lineup again Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Victorino hasn't played since he left Monday's game with left hamstring tightness, but Farrell said he is "moving in the right direction." Consider him day-to-day.
More: Evan Drellich on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Shane Victorino (hamstring) is not in the Red Sox' lineup Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Victorino is day-to-day after leaving Monday's contest with left hamstring tightness. The Red Sox don't believe he'll require a trip to the disabled list.
More: Rob Bradford on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Shane Victorino (hamstring) is considered day-to-day.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Victorino left Monday's game against the White Sox with left hamstring tightness. It sounds like the move was mostly precautionary, but Red Sox manager John Farrell did say the club would be cautious with the outfielder. Expect him to miss at least a couple games.
More: Pete Abraham on Twitter
Sun, May 19
- Shane Victorino (back) is back in the Red Sox' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Victorino sat out the last two games after his back tightened up on him, but he's ready to give it a go. He's starting in center field with Jacoby Ellsbury getting a day off.
More: Evan Drellich on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- Shane Victorino (back) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Victorino still isn't 100 percent after his back tighten up Thursday. The Red Sox don't expect him to need a stint on the disabled list. Victorino could return to the lineup by early next week.
More: Tim Britton on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- Shane Victorino (back) is not in Friday's lineup against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Victorino felt his back tighten up Thursday after he crashed into the right field fence, so he'll get the night off. There's a chance he could return Saturday.
More: NESN.com
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Chase Utley (rib cage) will undergo an MRI on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Utley was scratched from Tuesday's lineup after he felt pain and a burning sensation in his right rib cage after taking a swing during batting practice. Rib cage and oblique injuries tend to linger, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him land on the disabled list at this point. Get a backup plan in place in fantasy leagues.
More: CSNPhilly.com
Tue, May 21
- Chase Utley was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup after feeling discomfort in his right side during batting practice.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll be re-evaluated on Wednesday before the Phillies determine how much time he might miss. If it's an oblique issue that Utley is dealing with, obviously there's a good chance it could lead to a trip to the disabled list. Freddy Galvis is taking his spot at second base Tuesday.
More: Jim Salisbury on Twitter
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Making his first start in eight days, Evan Gattis hit his first grand slam Wednesday against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gattis had two homers off the bench since his previous start on May 14. He has 10 homers in just 122 at-bats on the season. It's hard for the Braves to find playing time for him with Brian McCann and Jason Heyward back, but they have to do a better job than this of mixing him in.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- A.J. Ellis is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Brewers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll get a breather with the early start time. Ramon Hernandez will start behind the plate.
More: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
Wed, May 22Recent News
- D.J. LeMahieu is expected to take over as the Rockies' starting second baseman following the demotion of Josh Rutledge.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rutledge's recent slump and LeMahieu's .412/.444/.529 batting line early on, along with his solid defense, has convinced the Rockies to make a change. LeMahieu is a .294 career hitter over 125 games, but he offers next to nothing in the power and speed departments, making him worthy of picking up only in NL-only formats.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter
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.
More: Kevin McAlpin on Twitter
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
- Jonathan Schoop has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back and will need 6-8 weeks of rest.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Schoop will meet with another doctor later this week for a second opinion, but it seems doubtful that the diagnosis will change. The 21-year-old infielder was batting .268/.331/.386 with three homers and 18 RBI in 34 games at the Triple-A level. It is no longer a certainty that he will reach the major leagues this season.
More: Dan Connolly on Twitter
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Adam Jones will serve as the DH for the second straight game Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jones tweaked his right leg during Monday's game and is banged up in general, so Orioles manager Buck Showalter is playing things safe. Chris Dickerson will make another start in center field after his two-homer night on Tuesday.
More: Brittany Ghiroli on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Adam Jones is dealing with some right leg soreness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jones tweaked his leg during Monday's game. The Orioles are playing him in the designated hitter spot on Tuesday in order to protect him. As long as the ailment doesn't get worse, he should continue to play through it.
More: MLBlogs.com
Sat, May 18
- Adam Jones tallied three RBI but the Orioles lost to the Rays on Saturday at Camden Yards.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Jones hit a two-run homer in Baltimore's four-run first inning and drove in his third run in the fourth inning on a fielder's choice ground ball. The 27-year-old is on track for another sensational season.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Wil Nieves has just one hit since April 25.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The seldom-used 35-year-old has slashed .280/.321/.280 through 28 plate appearances. Nieves, who entered 2013 a .229/.274/.301 career hitter over nine major league seasons, will continue to play sparingly behind starter Miguel Montero.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Justin Upton is not in the Braves' lineup Wednesday against the Twins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Braves have a scheduled off-day on Thursday, so Upton will essentially get two days to recharge his batteries. Jordan Schafer will start in left field.
More: Kevin McAplin on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- Justin Upton smacked a go-ahead grand slam and knocked in five runs in Friday's 8-5 win over the Dodgers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: For all his early success, this was the first time he had driven in more than two runs in a game this season. Upton collected his first RBI with a ground out in the bottom of the third inning and put the Braves ahead with his grand slam off Paco Rodriguez in the bottom of the sixth. It was the third grand slam of his career and his first since June 2, 2009. The 25-year-old outfielder currently leads the majors with 14 home runs and is just three shy of his total from all of last year.
Wed, May 22
- Jimmy Paredes went 3-for-3 with his first home run of the season but the Astros lost to the Royals on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Paredes' homer, a three-run shot, gave the Astros a lead in the fourth inning. He also added two singles on the night to bring his line to .268/.311/.439 through 14 games since being recalled. With the release of Rick Ankiel, it seems Paredes will continue to see plenty of playing time in the Houston outfield.
Wed, May 22
- 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.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Kevin Youkilis (back) took six at-bats in a simulated game Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was reported previously that Youkilis played in an extended spring game Tuesday, but that was actually also a simulated game. It's not clear when he'll be ready to play in a real game, but he's not far off. "I can't tell you," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "I think you have to give him a few days in a row before you evaluate to make sure that his back is healed and it doesn't come back. The last two days have been pretty good, so he's getting closer."
More: The LoHud Yankees Blog
Tue, May 21
- 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.
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Wed, May 22Recent News
- J.D. Martinez went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Astros' 3-1 victory over the Royals on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Martinez now has two straight two-hit games, and he provided the game-winning homer off James Shields on Wednesday. The home run was his fourth and he now has 14 RBI in 28 games this year. The Astros don't have any reason not to bat him in the middle of the lineup if he continues to produce, but that's not worth much in a barren Houston offense.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- David Freese (thumb) is out of the Cardinals' lineup again Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He's now missed three straight games due to swelling around his right thumb where he needed three stitches for a small cut. The Cards are worried that cut could split open, so they're playing things cautiously. Freese could be back in there Friday after the off day Thursday. Matt Carpenter is at third again Wednesday, with Daniel Descalso covering second.
More: MLBlogs.com
Tue, May 21
- 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.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Carlos Gonzalez homered and tripled Wednesday in the Rockies' 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The starting outfield for the NL All-Star team is going to be awfully interesting. Bryce Harper and Justin Upton would seem to have great shots of being voted in as starters, which would leave just one spot for Gonzalez, Ryan Braun, Andrew McCutchen and a handful of other strong candidates. Gonzalez is hitting .302 with 11 homers and eight steals in eight attempts. He's also on pace to smash his career high in walks with 26 in 45 games so far.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Joe Mauer is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Braves.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll get a rest with the day game after the night game. The Twins are playing under National League rules in Turner Field, so the DH spot isn't available. Ryan Doumit will start behind the plate Wednesday.
More: MLB Lineups on Twitter
Sat, May 18
- Joe Mauer (back) returned to the Twins' lineup Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mauer was held out of Friday's game with lower back stiffness, but it was never a major concern. He's batting in the No. 2 spot Saturday and will serve as the Twins' designated hitter against the Red Sox.
More: Tyler Mason on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- Joe Mauer is out of Friday's lineup due to back stiffness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It isn't a major concern, but Twins manager Ron Gardenhire didn't want take any chances. Consider him day-to-day.
More: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
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.
More: MLB Lineups on Twitter
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Matt Wieters went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer as the Orioles beat the Yankees on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Wieters brought out the lumber, doubling off starter Hiroki Kuroda before homering off reliever Preston Claiborne. The home run was Wieters' seventh on the year and helped lift his RBI total to 26.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Miguel Montero is not in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The struggling backstop is getting a rest with the early start time. Wil Nieves will make the start behind the plate.
More: MLB Lineups on Twitter