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Sun, May 26Recent News
- Everth Cabrera went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, a steal, four RBI and two runs scored as the Padres topped the Diamondbacks 10-4 Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The 26-year-old shortstop is having a breakout fantasy season, batting .267/.349/.398 with four homers in 48 games. He leads the NL in steals with 19 and has scored 28 times. The NL stolen base king last season needs to be starting in all formats.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- White Sox sent INF Angel Sanchez outright to Triple-A Charlotte.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: A Rule 5 pick, Sanchez cleared waivers and was rejected when offered back to the Angels. Sanchez no longer is required to be on the 25-man roster and will continue to provide depth in the minors.
Thu, May 23
- CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the White Sox have placed infielder Angel Sanchez (back) on waivers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Sanchez, a Rule 5 pick, has been on the disabled list for a little over a month with a lower back strain and is seven games into a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. If he goes unclaimed, he will be offered back to the Angels.
More: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Dustin Pedroia had a go-ahead RBI double in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was part of a four-run eighth inning for Boston. Pedroia just missed his third home run of the season with the double, as it bounced off the top of the Green Monster, but it's hard for fantasy owners to complain. He's hitting .337 with 25 RBI, eight stolen bases and 35 runs scored through 50 games.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Emilio Bonifacio swatted his second home run of the season in Saturday's loss to the Orioles.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It was a solo shot. While fantasy owners will take the power, Bonifacio has been a disappointment otherwise this year. The 28-year-old is hitting just .212 with a .246 on-base percentage in 41 games and has only stolen four bases.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Jed Lowrie (foot) is out of the A's starting lineup again on Saturday night against the Astros.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowrie has been on the shelf since taking a Yu Darvish pitch off his right foot Tuesday. X-rays came back negative but the shortstop still has some soreness.
More: Jane Lee on Twitter
Fri, May 24
- Jed Lowrie (foot) is out of the Athletics' lineup again Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowrie hasn't played since he was hit in the right foot by Yu Darvish on Tuesday. X-rays came back negative, but he's still dealing with some soreness. Consider him day-to-day for now.
More: Jane Lee on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- An X-ray on Jed Lowrie's right foot came back clean.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lowrie was injury Tuesday when he was hit by a Yu Darvish pitch. He won't play Wednesday but should be back in the lineup Friday following Thursday's off day.
More: John Shea on Twitter
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Ronny Cedeno (illness) went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in his return to action Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cedeno missed time earlier this week with a sinus infection, but it's no longer an issue. He'll return to a part-time role at shortstop with Marwin Gonzalez.
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 25Recent News
- Derek Dietrich hit a solo home run Saturday in the Marlins' loss to the White Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Dietrich's solo shot in the top of the ninth inning gave the Fish their only run of the evening. Jake Peavy largely dominated the rest of the Marlins lineup. Dietrich, 23, has three home runs in 14 major leagues games and is worth a roster spot right now in NL-only leagues. He was raking at Double-A before his early-May callup.
Sat, May 25Recent News
- Jason Kipnis is not in the Indians' lineup Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Indians' are resting both Kipnis and Michael Bourn. Kipnis went 0-2 with two walks in Friday's loss to the Red Sox.
More: Cleveland Indians on Twitter
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.
Fri, May 24
- Jerry Hairston Jr. (knee, groin) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hairston originally landed on the disabled list with a left groin strain earlier this month, but then had a setback when he tweaked his knee. Barring any setbacks, he should be able to rejoin the Dodgers before the end of the month.
More: Donny Baarns on Twitter
Fri, May 24
- Steve Lombardozzi went 3-for-4 with a two-run double in Friday's win over the Phillies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The three-hit night pulled his batting average up from .220 to .242 on the year. With Danny Espinosa (wrist) ailing, Lombardozzi should get regular playing time at second base over the next few days. He doesn't excel in any one category, but with his multi-position eligibility, he could be useful in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.
Fri, May 24
- Danny Espinosa has been playing with a small fracture in his right wrist for the past month.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It's actually a loose bone chip in his hand. The injury stems from when he was hit by a pitch from Paul Maholm on April 14 and certainly explains his struggles. Espinosa hopes to avoid a trip to the disabled list and possible surgery, but the Nationals plan to rest him for a few days. Steve Lombardozzi will fill in at second base for the time being.
More: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter
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.
Fri, May 24
- Gordon Beckham isn't playing Friday with Triple-A Charlotte due to soreness in his surgically-repaired left hand.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Beckham had surgery in mid-April to remove the hamate bone from his hand, so the White Sox don't want to take any chances. He's expected to be held out of action until next Wednesday at the earliest.
More: Dan Hayes on Twitter
Tue, May 21
- Gordon Beckham (hand) started at shortstop Monday in his third rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Beckham played shortstop in college and as a prospect, but he has never done so in the majors. Of course, Alexei Ramirez is in the second year of a four-year, $32.5 million contract, so there would have to be an injury or a trade for him to get a look there with the big club. Still, it's an interesting development. Beckham is hitting .462 (6-for-13) with one double and two RBI over three rehab games and should be activated this weekend.
More: Chicago Tribune
Fri, May 24
- Rickie Weeks is not in Friday's lineup against the Pirates.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Another day off for the struggling second baseman. Jeff Bianchi is drawing another start.
More: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Tue, May 21
- Rickie Weeks is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Dodgers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Just a day off for the struggling Weeks. Jeff Bianchi will start at second base and bat eighth against Zack Greinke.
More: Mike Vassallo on Twitter
Fri, May 24
- Nationals recalled INF Jeff Kobernus from Triple-A Syracuse.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The 24-year-old Kobernus is off to a great start, hitting .333/.378/.420 with a homer, 20 RBI and 21 steals through his first 43 games at Syracuse. He also provides the Nationals with versatility on the bench with his ability to play up to six different positions. He could be worth a look for those in need of speed in deep NL-only formats.
Fri, May 24
- Mariners designated INF Robert Andino for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Andino gets the boot after batting just .184 (14-for-76) with a 27/7 K/BB ratio in 29 games. Carlos Triunfel has been promoted from Triple-A Tacoma to replace him on the active roster, but the move could set the wheels in motion for Brad Miller to eventually make his way to the majors.
Thu, May 23
- 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 23
- Alberto Gonzalez has accepted an assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez was outrighted to Triple-A after he passed through waivers unclaimed earlier this week. The Yankees will be happy to keep him around as infield depth.
More: YES Network
Tue, May 21
- Yankees sent INF Alberto Gonzalez outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gonzalez passed through waivers unclaimed after he was designated for assignment over the weekend following the acquisition of Reid Brignac. The 30-year-old will function as organizational depth for New York.
Thu, May 23
- Phillies placed 2B Chase Utley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with a right oblique strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: General manager Ruben Amaro described the strain as "very mild," so, all things considered, it's pretty good news for the Phils. Amaro is hopeful that Utley will be ready when his two weeks are up, but it's possible he could be out as long as four weeks. Freddy Galvis will function as the primary second baseman while Utley is out. The team will make a corresponding move prior to Friday's game.
Wed, May 22
- 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
Thu, May 23
- Phillies purchased the contract of INF/OF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Martinez has batted .226/.297/.274 with three steals at Lehigh Valley this season. He'll provide depth with Chase Utley on the DL.
Wed, May 22
- Marco Scutaro went 0-for-3 with two walks Wednesday against the Nationals, snapping his 19-game hitting streak.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: That's fine: Scutaro has now reached base safely twice in 14 games in a row, which is more impressive anyway.
Wed, May 22
- Logan Forsythe (foot) will begin playing in extended spring training games on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Forsythe has been taking batting practice for a week with no issues and is ready to take the next step. He's been out all season with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, so he'll need plenty of rehab at-bats before returning.
More: Corey Brock on Twitter
Wed, May 22
- 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.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter
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.