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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Travis Wood allowed three earned runs over seven innings Sunday as the Cubs fell to the Brewers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Wood was only decent, which was a disappointment considering how well he has pitched this season and how poor the Mets' lineup is. Wood gave up five hits and two walks, watching his ERA rise from 2.03 to 2.24 and his WHIP from 0.92 to 0.93. He'll try for better next time out against the Reds.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Zack Cozart was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to illness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He should be fine in a day or two. Cesar Izturis is taking Cozart's place at shortstop.
More: Mark Sheldon on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Aroldis Chapman blew his second straight save chance Sunday in the Reds' loss to the Phillies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chapman entered with the Reds leading 2-1 and then gave up back-to-back solo homers to Erik Kratz and Freddy Galvis. The hard-throwing lefty hasn't enjoyed the cleanest May but is obviously still the Cincinnati closer. He'll try to bounce back in the next opportunity that he gets.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Logan Morrison (knee) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison has been playing in extended spring training games lately and hasn't had any setbacks with his surgically-repaired knee. With his 20-day rehab clock started on Monday, he'll be activated no later than early June as long as he doesn't have a setback.
More: Miami Herald
Tue, May 14
- Marlins manager Mike Redmond said Tuesday that he's unsure when Logan Morrison (knee) will begin a rehab assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison is playing in extended spring training games, but the Marlins want him to get more at-bats. "He hasn't had many at-bats so I don't know how far out he is before he starts his 20-day rehab," Redmond said. Barring a setback, LoMo should return sometime next month.
More: Palm Beach Post
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Sean Doolittle retired the Royals in order in the eighth inning Saturday, picking up his seventh hold.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Those of you in holds league already know Doolittle. Those of you in deeper formats should get acquainted with him as well, if you haven't already. Doolittle is 3-0 with a 0.95 ERA, 0.58 WHIP and 19/3 K/BB rate over 20 appearances. Doolittle surrendered a pair of solo homers in late-April. Outside of that, nobody has touched him.
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
- Yonder Alonso went 2-for-3 with a homer Saturday in the Padres' 2-1 win over the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his first homer since May 3 and his fifth overall. In 2012, he didn't hit his first bomb until May 11 and his second until June 13, finishing with nine. He'll easily pass that number this year.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- 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
Tue, May 14
- Shane Victorino (ribs) is back in the Red Sox lineup on Tuesday night against the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Victorino was taken to the hospital after he slammed into the short right field wall at Fenway Park on Sunday, but X-rays came back negative on his ribs and back. It's safe to say that he's probably still dealing with soreness, but he is ready to give it a go.
More: Scott Lauber on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Ian Desmond is not in the Nationals' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's a planned day off for Desmond. Danny Espinosa is covering shortstop Sunday, while Steve Lombardozzi is at second.
More: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Wilton Lopez tossed 1 1/3 perfect relief innings in Saturday's 10-2 drubbing of the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lopez held a 12.46 ERA on April 12 and has been working since to minimize the toll his early-season woes wrought on his earned run average. He finished his first month in Colorado with a 6.17 ERA, but has been the reliever the Rockies believed they were acquiring over the winter since, posting a 2.08 ERA over 8 2/3 innings. Interestingly, Lopez had a superb 8/0 K/BB rate during his awful April and has notched a sub-mediocre 3/3 K/BB rate in May.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Josh Reddick (wrist) has been taking some dry swings but is not ready to take batting practice yet.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Reddick is eligible to return from the disabled list on Wednesday, but that's not going to happen. It's possible the outfielder might eventually require surgery, but that point hasn't been reached yet. A timetable for his return remains up in the air.
More: Contra Costa Times
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Daniel Hudson (elbow) gave up two runs on five hits over four innings in an extended spring training game on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's the first time since last year's Tommy John surgery that Hudson has faced hitters wearing a different uniform. The D'Backs says the righty's fastball sat in the 91-93 mph range, which is obviously a good sign. "The light at the end of the tunnel is getting a little bit brighter now," Hudson said. Hudson will appear in another extended spring game next week and doesn't appear far off from a rehab assignment. He could be back as soon as late June if all goes well, though the big club doesn't currently have room for him in the rotation.
More: Arizona Republic
Sun, May 19Recent News
- 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.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Buster Posey is not in the Giants' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: As he often does, Posey is getting a breather with Barry Zito on the mound. Guillermo Quiroz is getting the start behind the plate. Marco Scutaro is also receiving a day off, as Nick Noonan is at second base.
More: Henry Schulman on Twitter
Wed, May 15
- Buster Posey will serve as the designated hitter Wednesday against the Blue Jays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: This will enable Posey to get a bit of a break from behind the plate. Guillermo Quiroz will catch the struggling Ryan Vogelsong.
More: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Michael Dunn nailed down his second career save in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Marlins manager Mike Redmond decided to pull closer Steve Cisherk and go to Dunn with two on and lefty Miguel Montero coming up. Dunn walked Montero but then got A.J. Pollock to ground out after running the count full. With Cishek's struggles against left-handers this year, it's possible Dunn could see the occasional save opportunity.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Ervin Santana notched another quality start on Saturday but took the loss in Kansas City's 2-1 setback in Oakland.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Santana spun seven innings of two-run ball, striking out five and allowing four hits and three walks. He didn't surrender a home run, which has been perhaps the biggest reason he's turned around his career in Kansas City. After leading the league in long-balls allowed in 2012 with 39, Santana has given up just six thus far; and three of those were in his season debut. The resurgent right-hander is 3-2 with a 2.77 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over eight starts.
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.
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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
- 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 18Recent News
- 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
- Matt Moore ran his record to 8-0 after tossing seven innings of one-run ball in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Moore notched just three strikeouts on the day, but he allowed only five hits and walked one. The left-hander has still had some control problems this season, but he's limited the damage by giving up just 34 hits over 55 innings. A few more balls are sure to start falling in at some point, but the young southpaw should remain a fantasy ace. He'll face the Yankees next weekend.
Tue, May 14
- Matt Moore allowed three runs over six innings in the Rays' 5-3 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The final line is a little misleading for the southpaw, as the Sox did all their damage with the first four batters of the game. Moore then held Red Sox batters to just one hit and two walks over the next five innings, striking out eight in the process. He now owns a 2.44 ERA through eight starts. His next will come Sunday as the Rays visit the Orioles.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Bryce Harper (knee) is not in the Nationals' lineup Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harper is still feeling banged up from last week's collision with the Dodger Stadium outfield wall. It's his left knee that has been bothering him most. He'll try to return to the Nationals' starting lineup on Monday.
More: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Sat, May 18Recent News
- Bryce Harper will miss Saturday and likely Sunday's game as well because of a bruised left knee.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harper is still feeling the effects of running into the Dodger Stadium outfield wall on Monday night and is getting a few days to recover in San Diego before the Nationals head to San Francisco. Harper underwent an MRI on his abdomen on Friday, which came back clean.
More: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Fri, May 17
- In his return to the starting lineup, Bryce Harper (nausea, shoulder, knee) hit his 11th home run in a victory over the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harper's seventh-inning solo bomb off Tyson Ross was his only hit in four at-bats. The wunderkind said he felt "terrible" after grounding out as a pinch-hitter Wednesday. It appears as though he'll have no further setbacks stemming from a violent kiss with the Dodger Stadium outfield wall on Monday.
Thu, May 16
- Bryce Harper (nausea, shoulder, knee) is back in the Nationals' lineup Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harper grounded out as a pinch-hitter Wednesday and admitted after the game that he still felt "terrible" as a result of a collision with the outfield wall Monday. He apparently is feeling much better prior to Thursday's game, though, and will give it a go.
More: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter
Wed, May 15
- Bryce Harper (nausea, shoulder, knee) is also dealing with a sore rib cage.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Harper didn't report the soreness in his rib cage on Tuesday. In addition to the rib cage soreness, he's also battling a sore shoulder, sore knee and nausea as a result of Monday's collision with the wall. He was able to work out some prior to Wednesday's game, though, and remains day-to-day.
More: Bill Shaikin on Twitter
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
- Matt Carpenter has hit safely in all but two May games.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The young infielder is third in the NL with 33 runs scored. Carpenter's slash line of .263/.333/.442 in April was solid, but he's really turned up the heat in May, batting .375/.470/.482. If Carpenter can convert some of his doubles (14) into home runs (three), he'll eradicate a fantasy weakness to this point. Despite his hot stick, Carpenter has driven in only 14 runs. He's not a threat to run, either.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Dodgers activated 2B Mark Ellis from the 15-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ellis had been scheduled to remain on his rehab assignment through the weekend, but the Dodgers decided to bring him back early since Luis Cruz (elbow) is banged up. The second baseman is hitting second on Sunday afternoon against the Braves' Mike Minor.
Fri, May 17
- Mark Ellis was removed early from Friday's rehab game as a precautionary measure due to poor field conditions.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ellis was supposed to play four innings and receive two at bats, but a rainy night at Double-A Chattanooga forced him out after only three innings and one at-bat. It's certainly encouraging news to hear that it wasn't an injury related setback that caused the early exit.
More: Bill Plunkett on Twitter
Tue, May 14
- Mark Ellis (quad) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Ellis tested out his quad by running before Tuesday's game, and it evidently went well. He should be back sometime next week as long as he can avoid a setback.
More: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
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.