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(Bos - OF) DL 
Thu, May 10
- Kalish (shoulder) looks to be at least one month away from rejoining Triple-A Pawtucket, the Providence Journal reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Kalish, Boston's top outfield prospect, is recovering from two surgeries over the past year due to problems in his shoulder and neck. "He's getting ready to start hitting," Pawtucket manager Arnie Beyeler said. "He's taking swings, but he hasn't faced live BP yet. They're taking it slow with him." Beyeler added June is a best-case scenario for his return and that the All-Star break would be a worst-case scenario.
(Ari - 3B) NA
Sat, May 12
- Bell went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI on Friday against Memphis.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The Josh Bell Watch is in full swing as he is now hitting .425 since arriving in Reno earlier this season. Friday's shot was hit fourth home run of the year. Additionally, he's got four doubles, nine walks to just 12 strikeouts, and is now sitting on a ridiculous 1.136 OPS. Ryan Roberts and Cody Ransom should consider their days officially numbered.
(Cin - SS)
Mon, May 14
- Cozart is back in Monday's lineup, the Reds' official site reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Cozart returns the Reds' lineup Monday, after giving way to Wilson Valdez on Sunday.
Sun, May 13
- SS Zack Cozart wasn't in Sunday's starting lineup against Washington, as manager Dusty Baker is trying to guide his regulars through a grueling stretch of 20 games in 20 days. Cozart had hit .278 (10-for-36) over his previous nine games to boost his overall average to .264, but he still is hitting just .203 in the leadoff slot.(Yahoo! Sports)
(Cin - 3B) 
Tue, May 15Recent News
- 3B Todd Frazier snapped a 0-for-10 with a single in seventh inning Tuesday. Frazier is 2-for-15 since Scott Rolen went on the disabled list.(Yahoo! Sports)
Sun, May 13
- Frazier will get an extended look at third base with Scott Rolen on the DL, but it's not locked in, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "That depends on Frazier," Reds manager Dusty Baker said Sunday. "It could be (Miguel) Cairo. I've got an idea what guys' strengths and weaknesses are...We'll see. It's up to Frazier."(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Not only is Cairo a threat, but so is newly-called-up Mike Costanzo. Frazier has hit well so far, but as usual his job isn't secure.
(Mia - OF)
Mon, May 14
- Morrison is back in Monday's lineup against the Pirates, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Morrison, who appeared in Sunday's game as a pinch-hitter, returns to the lineup Monday after sitting in favor of Austin Kearns on Sunday.
Sat, May 12
- LF Logan Morrison was in the starting lineup before Friday's game but manager Ozzie Guillen made a change right before game-time and replaced Morrison with Austin Kearns. Kearns hit a two-run home run in the first inning off Johan Santana. Morrison has no major health issue, but Guillen said his left fielder was a little sore before the game.(Yahoo! Sports)
(Tex - 1B)
Sat, May 12
- Snyder will start at first base and hit eighth Saturday against the Angels, John Blake of the Rangers' front office reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Snyder has been solid in limited action, hitting .364/.417/.682 in 22 at-bats. His limited playing time isn't appealing for many season-long formats, but he's worth a look in daily games when in the lineup.
(Bal - SP)
Sun, May 13
- RHP Jake Arrieta lasted just 3 2/3 innings Sunday, as Tampa Bay took out its frustration on the Orioles' ace. Arrieta allowed seven earned runs on 10 hits and two walks. He struck out six, throwing 50 of his 79 pitches for strikes. Arrieta (2-4) has allowed 13 earned runs in his last two outings since going eight shutout innings at Yankee Stadium.(Yahoo! Sports)
- Arrieta was crushed by the Rays on Sunday, allowing seven runs on 10 hits in just 3.2 innings.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Arrieta struck out six but simply couldn't get any soft contact off the bats of Rays hitters. After a quick start, Arrieta has now allowed 13 runs in his last 10 innings and has an ERA of 5.21.
(Cle - C,1B)
Fri, May 11
- Santana was 1-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and two RBI in Cleveland's loss to Boston on Friday night.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: He paced a balanced Indians attack that saw every starter except Asdrubal Cabrera collect at least one hit, but it wasn't enough to overcome the disastrous start by Ubaldo Jimenez.
(Was - C) DL
Tue, May 15Recent News
- Ramos (knee) was moved to the 60-day DL on Tuesday, the Nationals' official Twitter page reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The team brought up Carlos Maldonado to help now that Sandy Leon (ankle) is also on the DL. Ramos is likely out for the year after suffering a torn ACL on Saturday, so look for Jesus Flores to get most of the time behind the plate. - C Wilson Ramos (torn ACL right knee) was transferred from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.(Yahoo! Sports)
(Atl - OF)
Sun, May 13
- RF Jason Heyward may not have had the best of road trips, batting just .206 (7-for-34), but he got the big hit when the Braves needed it. Heyward smashed the game-winning homer in Friday's 12-inning win at St. Louis and smacked a three-run homer off of Lance Lynn on Sunday. He finished the trip with four home runs.(Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, May 11
- Heyward went 2-for-6 with two runs scored, two RBI and a home run on Friday against the Cardinals.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: We've been waiting for the power to start catching up to the rest so with his third home run in his last six games, it finally feels like it's starting to happen. With a .366 on-base percentage, five home runs and nine stolen bases, Heyward has finally started to erase the memory of his horrid sophomore campaign.
(Atl - RP)
Fri, May 11
- Kimbrel converted his third straight save opportunity with a scoreless 12th inning Friday. He allowed one hit and struck out two.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: With 11 saves and 23 strikeouts in 13 innings, Kimbrel is showing that last year's rookie performance was no fluke. He should continue to rack up saves and strikeouts all season and, with Mariano Rivera injured, could be considered the best closer in the game now.
(Mia - OF)
Mon, May 14
- RF Giancarlo Stanton's game-winning grand slam Sunday measured 433 feet, the longest home run so far at Marlins Park, according to the team. The ball landed on the concrete staircase near the colorful home run sculpture in left-center field. "It went (a few feet) to the left of it," he said. "I was hoping it would get that thing." Stanton has six home runs in May, the fourth-best total in the majors this month. Josh Hamilton has nine, Carlos Beltran has eight, and Adam Dunn has seven.(Yahoo! Sports)
Sun, May 13
- Stanton crushed a walk-off grand slam as part of a 3-for-5 day Sunday against the Mets.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Stanton has heated up quickly after his slow start and now has seven homers and 21 RBI on the year. His .276 average might not last -- he's already struck out 32 times in 121 at-bats -- but he's showing the power that had everybody infatuated back in draft season.
(Hou - C)
Mon, May 14
- Castro is not in the lineup Monday, Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: He went 2-for-5 while getting the nod Sunday, but Chris Snyder is behind the plate against the Phillies on Monday night.
(Sea - 2B)
Tue, May 15Recent News
- 2B Dustin Ackley had a swinging bunt to third base in the fourth inning Tuesday for the first Seattle hit of the day. That extended his hitting streak to 11 games, the best for the Mariners this year. During the streak he has a .292 average.(Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, May 11
- Ackley homered Friday for the first time since Opening Day in Japan, breaking a 30-game dry spell.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: That was Ackley's only hit, unfortunately. Ackley has had issues at the plate this season (he's hitting just .240 with 10 XBH), but he'll continue to hit out of the leadoff spot and play everyday.
(StL - 1B,2B,OF)
Tue, May 15Recent News
- RF Allen Craig has knocked in 18 runs in 12 starts, including two on Tuesday. He's hitting fourth now on a team of veteran hitters, and 1B Lance Berkman said: "He deserves to. He's shining brightly."(Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, May 14
- Craig is starting in right field Monday against the Cubs, B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: He'll continue to move around the diamond as a super utility type, as Craig has mashed to the tune of a 1.234 OPS over 10 games since returning from the DL.
(StL - SP,RP)
Mon, May 14
- Lynn picked up his first loss of the season Sunday, giving up three third-inning runs in his six innings of work. He allowed four hits and three walks while striking out seven.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Lynn basically had one bad inning, though the Braves worked the count during the entirety of his start - he needed 122 pitches to get through six innings.
(TB - OF) DL
Tue, May 15Recent News
- OF Desmond Jennings didn't show any improvement in his sprained left knee so the Rays placed him on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, and called up OF/DH/C Stephen Vogt. Jennings was injured May 6, and an MRI the next day revealed the sprain, but the Rays expected improvement within a few days so they didn't put him on the DL then, using him twice as a pinch hitter. Now he will be out until at least May 27, and the manager Joe Maddon said the Rays aren't sure he will be ready then.(Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, May 14
- Jennings (knee) has been placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to May 12, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Stephen Vogt has been recalled from Durham, while Jennings is eligible for activation May 27 as a result of the move being made retroactive to Saturday.
(Pit - OF)
Sun, May 13
- Tabata batted leadoff for the 10th straight game Sunday, going 0-for-4 with a walk and run scored.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: He's moved back to left field for the time being with Alex Presley slumping and has hit .300 since April 20 (24-for-80). Tabata winced in pain Saturday at the plate after a swing but stayed in the game after a visit by the trainer. He homered with his next swing. Tabata missed time in 2011 with a left wrist injury, something to file away. Right now, though, he's clicking on all cylinders.
(Pit - SP,RP)
Mon, May 14
- Lincoln allowed two runs on four hits and a walk in six innings Monday in Miami. He struck out three and got the victory in his first start of 2012.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Lincoln is flying under the radar right now. He probably has more value in keeper leagues than anywhere else because he doesn't have a set role. At some point he could move into the rotation or even close, though starting is the more likely path at this time. Lincoln's worth keeping an eye on, at the very least. - RHP Brad Lincoln, making his first start after solid relief since his recall a month ago, pitched six solid innings -- two runs, four hits -- in the 3-2 victory Monday in Miami. Lincoln's ERA is 1.33, and he continues to make a case for a more prominent role on the staff. This start came solely because LHP Erik Bedard (back spasms) was pushed back to Wednesday.(Yahoo! Sports)
(Atl - 3B)
Tue, May 15Recent News
- 3B Chipper Jones was back in the three hole in the lineup Tuesday with 1B Freddie Freeman sidelined because of a corneal abrasion in his left eye. "I don't think he's got butterflies," manager Fredi Gonzalez quipped before the game. Jones was 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.(Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, May 11
- Jones went 2-for-4 with two walks, two runs scored and one RBI against the Cardinals on Friday.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The 40-year-old third sacker continues to elude Father Time while still posting solid production for you at what has been a terribly thin position again. The likelihood of him remaining healthy enough to play regularly is pretty low, but even in his limited at-bats, Jones remains highly productive.