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Sat, May 25Recent News
- Mark Trumbo had a two-run single in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Royals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The eighth-inning single extended his hitting streak to a career-high 10 games. Trumbo now has 34 RBI on the year, which puts him on pace to surpass to make it to triple digits for the first time. It appears that the Angels lineup is finally clicking, as they have scored at least five runs in each game during their seven-game winning streak.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Ike Davis struck out as a pinch-hitter on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The 26-year-old first baseman went 1-for-5 with four strikeouts during Friday's rain-suspended game and is now batting .144/.228/.235 with 58 whiffs this year. The Mets are going to have to demote Davis soon.
Thu, May 23
- A source told Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets could demote Ike Davis after this weekend's three-game series against the Braves.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Mets have been answering questions about a Davis demotion for weeks and may have finally reached the breaking point. The 26-year-old first baseman went 0-for-2 on Wednesday and is batting just .147 with a .482 OPS and 49 strikeouts through his first 42 games this season. He has one hit in his last 38 plate appearances.
More: New York Daily News
Wed, May 22
- Ike Davis went 0-for-2 with two walks on Wednesday and had a couple of key miscues in the field in the Mets' loss to the Reds on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Neither play went as an error, but they both could be considered mental errors. In the seventh, Davis stayed back on a grounder rather than charge it, allowing the runner to score from third and giving the Reds a 4-2 lead. In the ninth, with the score tied 4-4, Davis elected to let a grounder go down the line, figuring it would curl foul. It didn't, giving Brandon Phillips an RBI double. In Davis' defense, the ball really did seem likely to go foul and the Reds almost certainly would have scored the go-ahead run had he handled it. In truth, Davis' decision looked much worse than it was, but since it turned out so badly, it's more fuel for those who want him demoted.
Mon, May 20
- Ike Davis was removed in a double-switch after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Monday against the Reds.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Worse, he made a boneheaded play in the first, getting called for interference and giving two baserunners extra bases. The Mets have been extremely patient with Davis, but one wonders just how much longer that can last.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Adrian Gonzalez had three hits, including his fifth homer, and the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 5-3 on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez actually fell just a triple short of the cycle, driving in a run with each of his three hits. The first baseman was actually on base five times in total, as he was walked twice on the night as well. The rest of the Dodgers' sluggers may be slumping, but Gonzalez looks just fine these days. He's hitting .316/.375/.471 after Saturday's game.
Sat, May 25
- Jeff Keppinger delivered a walk-off RBI single in a 4-3 win over the Marlins in 11 innings on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Keppinger sneaked it through the left side of the infield with the bases loaded to win it. The veteran infielder went 2-for-5 with two RBI on the night and is hitting .343 (11-for-32) over his last nine games. The recent hot streak has only pulled his batting average up to .210 for the year, but we expect it to continue to rise in the days ahead.
Sat, May 25
- Michael Cuddyer delivered a two-run double and a homer Friday in his return from the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Picking up right where he left off. Cuddyer is already halfway to last year's homer total with eight in 32 games. He's also driven in 26 runs.
Fri, May 24
- Rockies activated OF Michael Cuddyer from the 15-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cuddyer is in the starting lineup, playing right field and hitting fifth. Cuddyer had been sidelined since May 9 with an inflamed cervical disc. After playing in two extended spring training games on Tuesday and Wednesday however, Cuddyer has been deemed ready to return and rejoins the Rockies' the first day he's eligible to do so.
Mon, May 20
- Michael Cuddyer (neck) will play two games in extended spring training this week and is expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cuddyer will fly to Arizona on Monday night and play in games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, he should be ready to go as soon as he's eligible on Friday. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since May 8 with a bulging disc in his neck.
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Sat, May 25Recent News
- Brandon Belt (back) returned to action Friday against the Rockies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Belt played all nine innings in the loss and finished 1-for-3 with a single and a walk. He had been dealing with lower back tightness, but was able to return following Thursday's off day. Belt is batting .300 (6-for-20) with one home run over his last seven games.
Wed, May 22
- Brandon Belt is out of Wednesday's lineup due to back tightness.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It isn't a major concern, but Giants manager Bruce Bochy didn't want to take any chances. Consider him day-to-day for now. Brett Pill is filling in at first base Wednesday.
More: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Brandon Belt went 4-for-5 with his sixth home run of the season and four runs scored in Monday's 8-0 blowout of the Nationals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Belt has reached base safely in 10 of his last 11 starts. Belt suffered through a forgettable April, batting .235/.287/.353, but his playing time and production have both spiked in May. Belt cut down his strikeouts and increased his rate of walks and his numbers reflect an improved approach at the plate. In May, he's slashing .250/.357/.521 with three homers over 48 at-bats.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Lyle Overbay cranked a go-ahead homer in the top of the 11th inning to lead the Yankees past the Rays by a score of 4-3 on Saturday night at Tropicana Field.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Overbay also scored a crucial run in the top of the ninth inning that helped extend the game to extras. His solo shot in the 11th then put the Yankees ahead for good. Overbay, 36, has eight home runs and 28 RBI in 46 games this season. He has been a nice surprise.
Sat, May 25
- Jeff Baker went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer before being removed for a pinch-hitter Friday against the Mariners.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Baker is only playing against left-handers, so manager Ron Washington made the switch back to David Murphy when the Mariners brought in a righty. Baker has been terrific at his job so far, hitting .354 with five homers in 48 at-bats. Still, his fantasy value is quite limited while he plays on average twice a week.
Fri, May 24
- Kevin Youkilis (back) will play in an extended spring training game Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mark Teixeira is also slated to play as he works his way back from a wrist injury. Youkilis has been sidelined for nearly a month with a lumbar spine strain, but he could rejoin the Yankees late next week if he can avoid setbacks.
More: Chad Jennings on Twitter
Thu, May 23
- Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that Kevin Youkilis (back) is "maybe a week" away from being activated.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Youkilis, out since April 27 with a lumbar spine strain, took six at-bats Wednesday in a simulated game. It's not clear if he'll go out on a brief rehab assignment, but he's getting close.
More: Mark Feinsand on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- 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 24
- Indians activated 1B/OF Nick Swisher from the paternity leave list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Swisher was away from the team for a few days while attending the birth of his first child. Cord Phelps has been sent down in a corresponding move.
Wed, May 22
- 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.
More: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
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.
Fri, May 24
- Mike Carp smashed a three-run homer on Friday, helping to power the Red Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Carp finished the night 1-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch-hitter. His three-run blast off Justin Masterson opened the scoring in the second inning, and was more than enough offense for John Lackey in this one. He's thrived in a part-time role, hitting .286/.340/.653 with three homers and 11 RBI in his first 49 at-bats.
Fri, May 24
- Chris Davis went 3-for-4 with his major league-leading 16th homer in a win over the Blue Jays on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The home run was a solo shot. Davis cooled down a bit after his ridiculous start to the season, but now he's red-hot once again. The 27-year-old slugger has gone deep in three straight games and five out of his last seven. Meanwhile, his batting line sits at a ridiculous .337/.426/.723 through 47 games. We could be witnessing a true breakout here.
Wed, May 22
- Chris Davis went 4-for-4 with his 14th home run Wednesday, and the Orioles beat the Yankees 6-3.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis continues to tear the cover off the baseball, now hitting .329/.420/.690 through 45 games this season. He is tied with Justin Upton for the league lead in home runs, and he trails only Miguel Cabrera in RBI. Davis is showing that his breakout 2012 was legit.
Mon, May 20
- Chris Davis went 2-for-4 with a homer and a walk Monday against the Yankees.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Davis lost his share of the AL home run lead when Robinson Cano went deep in the first, only to move back into a tie by hitting his 13th homer an inning later. He has four homers in 10 games after slumping some in late April and early May.
Fri, May 24
- Carlos Santana went 1-for-2 with four walks in Thursday's blowout win against the Boston.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He also scored three runs. Santana owners enjoyed a spectacular April out of their star catcher and then suffered through a rough May prior to Wednesday (182/.316/.333). In Cleveland's last two games, Santana is 3-for-6 with a homer, five walks, two RBI and four runs. He's third in the AL in walks (29) and fourth in OPS (.975).
Thu, May 23
- 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.
Fri, May 24
- Mike Olt has experienced improvement with his vision problem.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Olt was placed on the disabled list with Triple-A Round Rock earlier this month due to a nagging eye issue, but symptoms have improved following eye drops and medication. He's scheduled to head to Surprise, Arizona to begin workouts and will eventually make his way back to Triple-A. There's no timetable for his return, though. Olt was hitting just .139 (10-for-72) with one home run and 32 strikeouts in 20 games prior to being placed on the disabled list.
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Fri, May 24
- Martin Maldonado has regressed at the plate in 2013, slashing .184/.253/.303 over 83 plate appearances.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: In his first real exposure to Major League pitching, Maldonado batted .266/.321/.408 in 256 plate appearances last season. Perhaps he's toting his struggles onto the field with his catcher's gear. Maldonado has been a run worse than average defensively this year, according to Baseball Reference.
Fri, May 24
- Mark Teixeira (wrist) expects to play rehab games with Double-A Trenton next Wednesday and Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Teixeira has participated in simulated games this week and will test himself in extended spring training on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. He'll be reevaluated after his two rehab games with Trenton, but there's a chance that he could be activated from the disabled list late next week if all goes well. Teixeira has been sidelined since early March with a torn tendon sheath in his wrist.
More: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Thu, May 23
- Mark Teixeira (wrist) could begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Trenton.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Teixeira has participated in simulated games this week without incident and took batting practice Thursday in Tampa. The 33-year-old was originally aiming to return from the disabled by May 31, but he may need a few extra days to shake the rust. Still, he's making fine progress.
More: Erik Boland on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Mark Teixeira (wrist) went 1-for-2 with a walk Monday in his first extended spring training game.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Teixeira reported feeling "good" on his personal Twitter feed afterward. The first baseman is currently aiming to be activated from the disabled list by May 31, but the Yankees are at the top of the American League East standings and could decide to play it safe by letting his minor league rehab assignment linger into early June. Teixeira is on his way back from a torn tendon sheath.
More: Mark Teixeira on Twitter
Fri, May 24
- Alex Gonzalez delivered a two-run double in Friday's win over the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Brewers couldn't get anything else going against A.J. Burnett and company, but it was enough for the victory. With the double, Gonzalez collected his first RBI since way back on May 2. The 36-year-old infielder is hitting just .188/.217/.248 through 37 games this season and can be ignored in most fantasy leagues.
Fri, May 24
- Michael Young was hitless in four at-bats in Friday and has just one RBI over his last 14 games.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Young has a decent .280 batting average to go along with a .378 on-base percentage, but he has done little else to help in fantasy leagues. Through 47 games, he has just one home run to go along with 10 RBI. With his penchant for ground balls (he had three ground outs on Friday), we're not banking on a power resurgence.
Thu, May 23
- Edwin Encarnacion smacked a grand slam Thursday against the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was his 13th home run of the season and his fifth career grand slam. The Blue Jays had a one-run lead at the time, so his sixth-inning blast off Pedro Strop provided a nice little cushion. Encarnacion also drew a walk in the bottom of the eighth inning and eventually came around to score.
Mon, May 20
- Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-3 with a three-run double and a run scored in Monday's win over the Rays.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The bases-loaded double off Josh Lueke put the Blue Jays ahead in the bottom of the seventh inning. Encarnacion has four multi-hit games in his last six and has pulled his batting up from .218 to .255 on the year.
Thu, May 23
- Joe Mahoney (hamstring) is expected to begin playing in rehab games Sunday at Triple-A New Orleans.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mahoney was placed on the disabled list April 28 with a right hamstring strain. He'll beat Logan Morrison (knee) back to the Marlins' active roster but will probably be sent back to Triple-A when LoMo is deemed fully healthy. Mahoney, 26, carries no fantasy value.
More: Miami Herald
Thu, May 23
- Mark Reynolds went 3-for-4 with a walk, the RBI and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: As has been the case for most of the season, Reynolds hit the ball with authority. Reynolds' batting average has dropped off somewhat, but .261 is far better than his owners expected out of the .236 career hitter. Through 45 games played, Reynolds is fifth in the AL with 12 homers, fourth in RBI with 40 and 10th in slugging with a .535 mark.
Thu, May 23
- Logan Morrison (knee) will shift his rehab assignment to Double-A Jacksonville on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison has spent the past week with the High-A Jupiter Hammerheads, collecting three hits and one RBI in 13 at-bats. He's working his way back from September surgery to repair a torn patella tendon in his right knee and is currently aiming to join the Marlins in early June. NL-only leaguers might want to stash him now.
More: Miami Herald
Tue, May 21
- Logan Morrison (knee) went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles Monday in his first rehab game with High-A Jupiter.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Morrison, who is coming back from knee surgery, served as the designated hitter. The 25-year-old is permitted to spend 20 days on his rehab assignment and will likely need most of it to shake the rust and get comfortable. However, assuming all goes well, he should join the Marlins' lineup in early June.
More: MiLB.com
Thu, May 23
- Wilson Betemit (knee) will begin light baseball activities next week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Betemit, who suffered a right PCL tear during spring training, received clearance after visiting the team doctor in Baltimore. The 31-year-old still has a way to go before returning to game action, but he's finally making some progress.
More: Eddie A. Encina on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- Todd Frazier is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Mets.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Frazier has three two-hit games in his last four, but he'll get a rest for the day game. Jack Hannahan will make the start at third base.
More: John Fay on Twitter
Mon, May 20
- Todd Frazier went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Monday, dropping his average back down to .224.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Frazier has six homers and 27 RBI, but he's probably not going to get that average up until he cuts back on the strikeouts. He's fanned 44 times in 43 games this year, compared to 103 times in 128 games last season.
Wed, May 22
- Daniel Murphy went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI as the Mets' leadoff hitter on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Murphy's OBP dropped below .300 10 days ago, but he's been red hot since, picking up 19 hits in 10 games. Now his average stands at .302, and while he's far from an ideal leadoff hitter, it's not as though the Mets have better options.