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| Pedro officially ruled out for Tuesday | Saturday 7/19, 11:54 PM CT |
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Pedro Martinez has officially been ruled out for Tuesday's start, according to Newsday. Pedro is dealing with a groin injury.
Our View: Johan Santana will start Tuesday instead, with John Maine getting the ball Wednesday and Oliver Perez on Thursday. Assuming he doesn't have any setbacks, Pedro should be back next weekend against the Cardinals. |
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| Tulowitzki could be back Monday | Saturday 7/19, 11:25 PM CT |
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Troy Tulowitzki could be activated from the DL Monday, manager Clint Hurdle told the AP. He is out with a right hand laceration.
Our View: The Rockies offense has been red-hot lately, and getting Tulo back could allow them to crawl back into the NL West race. |
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| Zimmerman slated for Tuesday return | Saturday 7/19, 10:53 PM CT |
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The Nationals plan to activate Ryan Zimmerman from the DL on Tuesday. He will replace Dmitri Young on the roster. Zimmerman is coming back from a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Our View: Hopefully Ryan isn't hindered at all by the shoulder in the second half. He wasn't hitting well before going down with the injury. |
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| Young lands on DL | Saturday 7/19, 10:48 PM CT |
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The Nats placed Dmitri Young on the DL Saturday in an effort to get Young's diabetes under control. He has been unable to play the last two games because lightheadedness and an inability to focus.
Our View: The Nats plan to activate Ryan Zimmerman from the DL to replace Young on the roster. |
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| De La Rosa superb Saturday | Saturday 7/19, 10:20 PM CT |
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Jorge De La Rosa was on his game Saturday, allowing just one run on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in a 7-1 win over Pittsburgh.
Our View: De La Rosa might have saved his spot in the rotation with this effort. Don't expect him to look like this next week in Cincy, though. |
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| Herrera isn't ready for the show | Saturday 7/19, 10:17 PM CT |
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Yoslan Herrera was rocked for seven runs on eight hits in just 1 2/3 innings Saturday in a loss to Colorado.
Our View: The Cuban defector holds an ugly 19.50 ERA in two outings. Expect him to be sent down soon. |
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| Fogg solid for Reds again | Saturday 7/19, 10:15 PM CT |
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Josh Fogg was terrific again for the Reds Saturday, allowing just one run on eight hits and a walk while striking out one over six innings in a win over the Mets.
Our View: Fogg has been terrific since filling in for the injured Aaron Harang, posting a 2.55 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in three starts. He'll get the Rockies at home next week. |
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| Wright homers in loss | Saturday 7/19, 10:10 PM CT |
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David Wright had three hits, including his 19th homer of the year, in the Mets' loss to the Reds Saturday.
Our View: Wright's steals have been down, but he's on pace to set a new career high in homers this year. |
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| Haren terrific over seven | Saturday 7/19, 10:04 PM CT |
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Dan Haren kept the Dodgers' bats in check Saturday, tossing seven scoreless innings while allowing four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts.
Our View: Brandon Lyon tried to blow Haren's win in the ninth but hung on. Haren is 9-5 on the year. |
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| Lannan goes six strong | Saturday 7/19, 10:01 PM CT |
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John Lannan put together a nice effort against the Braves Saturday, allowing just one run on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings.
Our View: The lefty is 6-9 on the year, but his 3.29 ERA over 19 starts has been one of the few positive storylines for the Nats this season. |
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| Wandy keeps Cubs' bats silent | Saturday 7/19, 9:57 PM CT |
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Wandy Rodriguez befuddled the Cubs hitters Saturday, allowing one run on nine hits and no walks while striking out seven over 6 2/3 innings.
Our View: Well, Wandy was at home... what did you expect? The southpaw always looks like an ace at Minute Maid. |
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| Big Z walks six in loss to Astros | Saturday 7/19, 9:54 PM CT |
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Carlos Zambrano's first start of the second half didn't go so well. He allowed four runs on six hits and six walks over 6 1/3 innings. The only thing he did well was hit a solo homer, his second of the season. It was the only offense the Cubs could muster off Wandy Rodriguez in the 4-1 loss.
Our View: Big Z had been doing a great job at limiting the free passes this year, so his wildness Saturday was disappointing. |
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| Hernandez picks up 10th win | Saturday 7/19, 9:51 PM CT |
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Who needs Francisco Liriano? Livan Hernandez held the Rangers to two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out a pair over seven innings Saturday to pick up his 10th win of the season.
Our View: The 10 wins are nice, but there's no hiding the fact that Livan has been horrible this year, with a 5.29 ERA, 3.3 K/9 rate and 12.5 H/9 rate. We still expect Liriano to replace him in the rotation before long. |
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| Escobar could be DL-bound | Saturday 7/19, 8:58 PM CT |
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Yunel Escobar could be headed to the DL, as he just can't get over his left shoulder injury. The shortstop will be evaluated by team physician Dr. Xavier Duralde on Sunday, at which time the Braves will determine whether they need to place him on the disabled list, according to MLB.com. "He wants to play, and that's great," GM Frank Wren said. "But at the same time, we don't want him to jeopardize the rest of the season by playing a day or two too early."
Our View: We expect Escobar to land on the DL, as the Braves need to clear a roster spot for Rafael Soriano. He would be eligible to return next Friday. |
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| Soriano slated to come off DL Monday | Saturday 7/19, 8:55 PM CT |
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Rafael Soriano completed a short bullpen session Saturday and is expected to be activated from the DL on Monday, according to MLB.com. He has been out since June 5 with right elbow inflammation. "He threw [Saturday] and felt very good," GM Frank Wren said. "[Braves pitching coach] Roger [McDowell] said that he threw good."
Our View: With Mike Gonzalez dominating, Soriano will probably slide into a setup role. |
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| Buckner recalled from Triple-A | Saturday 7/19, 8:25 PM CT |
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The D'Backs recalled Billy Buckner from Triple-A Tucson Saturday to replace the injured Doug Slaten on the roster. Buckner allowed two runs in 2 2/3 innings earlier this year with the D'Backs. He holds a 4.73 ERA in 19 starts with Tucson.
Our View: Buckner will work as a long man out of the pen. He holds no fantasy value. |
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| Slated placed on DL | Saturday 7/19, 8:23 PM CT |
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The D'Backs placed Doug Slaten on the DL Saturday with a strained right knee. Billy Buckner was recalled to replace him on the roster.
Our View: Arizona will be without a southpaw in their pen for the time being. |
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| Brewers to announce trade tomorrow | Saturday 7/19, 8:21 PM CT |
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The Brewers are expected to announce a trade tomorrow, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. It is expected to be with the Giants and involve either Ray Durham, Jack Taschner, or both. The Brewers will send outfield prospect Darren Ford to San Francisco, but it's not clear if he is the only player Milwaukee is giving up.
Our View: Durham would help out at second base with Rickie Weeks scuffling, while Taschner would give the team another lefty out of the bullpen. |
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| Blister problems could land Wood on DL | Saturday 7/19, 7:31 PM CT |
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The blister on Kerry Wood's right index finger could force the closer to the DL, according to MLB.com. "With Woody, the news wasn't good," manager Lou Piniella said. "He threw today, and he's still not ready, so we're going to ride this thing out as long as we can and hope that we'll get some good results from it a few days from now. We'll close with either [Carlos] Marmol or [Bob] Howry."
Our View: Well, at least Kerry isn't having elbow problems or anything. Still, blister problems can linger, and the Cubbies won't rush Wood back. |
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| Pedro not expected to start Tuesday | Saturday 7/19, 7:27 PM CT |
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The Mets were thinking about holding Pedro Martinez back from Tuesday's start even before his bullpen session Saturday was delayed. According to MLB.com, it is all but understood that Johan Santana would start Tuesday instead, with John Maine getting the ball Wednesday and Oliver Perez on Thursday. Pedro is dealing with a groin injury.
Our View: The Mets don't want to take any chances with Pedro, especially in a game against the Phillies. He could be back next weekend against the Cardinals. |
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| Milledge to begin rehab assignment Sunday | Saturday 7/19, 7:22 PM CT |
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Lastings Milledge will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with the rookie Gulf Coast League, according to MLB.com. He has been on the disabled list since June 28 with a strained right groin. "He's running the bases, he's ready to start his rehab tomorrow," manager Manny Acta said.
Our View: The Nats gave no timetable for the outfielder's return, but one would think he could return in a week or so if all goes well. |
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| Young sits out again | Saturday 7/19, 7:19 PM CT |
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Dmitri Young missed his second straight game Saturday because of symptoms related to high blood sugar, according to MLB.com. A diabetic, Young complained of feeling lightheaded and had difficulty focusing when he arrived at Turner Field Saturday. "[He's] pretty much the same," manager Manny Acta said. "He's still not feeling well enough to play."
Our View: Paul Lo Duca started again at first in Young's place. Hopefully Dmirti is feeling well enough to play tomorrow. |
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| Glavine has successful bullpen session | Saturday 7/19, 7:16 PM CT |
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Tom Glavine completed a modified bullpen session Saturday without any setbacks, according to MLB.com. It was the first time he'd thrown off a mound since landing on the DL with an elbow injury. "It went about as well as I thought it would go," Glavine said. "I actually threw pretty good, considering I hadn't pitched [since June 10]. All in all, it went pretty well."
Our View: Glavine hopes to return to the Braves' rotation by mid August. If he has any setbacks, he'll likely undergo surgery with the intention of giving himself an option to pitch again next year. |
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| Stewart to play third while Helton is out | Saturday 7/19, 7:07 PM CT |
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Ian Stewart will be the regular third baseman until Todd Helton returns from the DL. Garrett Atkins will slide over the diamond to handle first, according to MLB.com.
Our View: Helton is expected to be out a while longer, and the promising Stewart would be a savvy pick-up for owners hoping to catch lightning in a bottle. |
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| Vizquel leaves with foot injury | Saturday 7/19, 7:03 PM CT |
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Omar Vizquel exited Saturday's game in the sixth inning with an apparent foot injury, according to the AP. Ivan Ochoa replaced him in the lineup.
Our View: We doubt the Giants would shed any tears if they have to place the veteran on the DL. He's batting just .167 on the year, though he did have a pair of hits Saturday before leaving. |
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| Baker making case for more playing time | Saturday 7/19, 6:42 PM CT |
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John Baker made a case to be the Marlins' regular behind the plate Saturday with a three-run homer and an RBI single in the team's win over the Phillies.
Our View: The Fish have been pleased with Baker's handling of the pitchers, and he's given them a bit of offense in his 19 at-bats. NL-only owners might want to take a look at him. |
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| Cantu picks up four hits | Saturday 7/19, 6:34 PM CT |
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Jorge Cantu had four hits and two RBI in the Marlins' win over the Phillies Saturday. He is hitting .393 with four homers and 10 RBI this month.
Our View: Cantu continues to be a surprise fantasy producer for his lucky owners. |
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| Pat the Bat belts two dingers | Saturday 7/19, 6:23 PM CT |
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Pat Burrell had a pair of solo homers and a double in the Phillies' loss to the Marlins Saturday. He now has 25 bombs on the year.
Our View: Apparently Pat the Bat is still seething over his All-Star snub. He's batting .280 with 59 RBI to go along with his 25 dingers. |
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| Wolf can't hold lead | Saturday 7/19, 6:19 PM CT |
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Randy Wolf was staked to a 5-0 lead Saturday but couldn't hold it. The lefty allowed six runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings.
Our View: The Wolfman has now allowed six runs in consecutive starts. The Padres would like to deal him before the deadline, but he's not doing anything for his value with his performance lately. |
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| Wellemeyer guts it out and picks up W | Saturday 7/19, 6:17 PM CT |
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Todd Wellemeyer allowed five runs in the first two innings Saturday but then settled in, holding the Padres scoreless over the next 4 1/3 frames to pick up his eighth win in the Cards' 6-5 victory.
Our View: Wellemeyer has had a rough go of it in July, and Saturday's outing was shaping up to be another dud. He gutted it out, though, and hopefully he can carry the positive momentum into his next outing. |
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| Gonzalez continues surprising play | Saturday 7/19, 6:11 PM CT |
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Edgar Gonzalez continued his surprising hitting Saturday, belting a three-run homer and picking up another hit in the Pads' 6-5 loss to the Cardinals Saturday. He is hitting .309-5-20 in 175 at-bats this year.
Our View: Adrian's big brother is making a case to be owned in mixed leagues, but we have a feeling he's due for a rough patch. |
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| Pedro might not pitch Tuesday after all | Saturday 7/19, 6:09 PM CT |
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The Mets are having second thoughts about letting Pedro Martinez return to the rotation on Tuesday, according to the AP. Martinez strained his groin while running the bases on July 7 and left his next outing after because of tightness in his shoulder. It is the groin injury that's keeping him out. "We're kind of wavering a little bit simply because he hasn't picked up a ball, hasn't been able to throw since his last outing," manager Jerry Manuel said.
Our View: Martinez got a cortisone shot for the groin ailment on Thursday and plans to throw in the bullpen during a game this weekend to see how he feels. How that session goes will likely determine whether or not he takes the ball Tuesday. |
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| Stewart recalled from Triple-A | Saturday 7/19, 5:02 PM CT |
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The Rockies recalled Ian Stewart from Triple-A Colorado Springs Saturday. To make room on the roster, Jayson Nix was designated for assignment.
Our View: Stewart should get some time at first while Todd Helton is out and also at second. |
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| Hernandez recalled Saturday | Saturday 7/19, 4:54 PM CT |
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The Astros recalled Runelvys Hernandez from Triple-A Round Rock Saturday to replace the injured Roy Oswalt on the DL.
Our View: Hernandez will start on Monday against the Pirates. He holds an ugly 10.29 ERA in three starts this year. |
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| Oswalt lands on disabled list | Saturday 7/19, 4:52 PM CT |
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The Astros placed Roy Oswalt on the DL Saturday with a strained left hip. Oswalt will begin his rehabilitation immediately, and the team is hoping he can return to the rotation on July 28, according to SportsTicker.
Our View: The 'Stros are playing it safe here. Expect Roy to be back on July 28 against Cincinnati. |
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| Myers gets his swagger back | Saturday 7/19, 4:21 PM CT |
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Brett Myers is back with the Phillies after a much-needed four-start stint in the minors to get his stuff back. "I had to get my swagger back," Myers said in the AP. "I felt like I accomplished that." Myers went 1-3 in his four starts but boasted a 3.00 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 27 innings.
Our View: Myers has yet to officially be activated, but he's slated to return next Wednesday against the Mets. It would be hard for fantasy owners to trust him given his numbers on the year. |
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| Durham out of tonight's lineup | Saturday 7/19, 3:21 PM CT |
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Ray Durham is dealing with flu-like symptoms for the second straight day and is not in Saturday's lineup.
Our View: Don't expect Durham to miss much more action. |
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| Sanchez eyeing return | Saturday 7/19, 3:12 PM CT |
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Anibal Sanchez will make one more rehab start on next Wednesday for Class AA Carolina, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View: Sanchez has looked good in his rehab assignment and could be back by July 28. |
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| Kershaw could be recalled | Saturday 7/19, 2:47 PM CT |
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The Press-Enterprise reports that Clayton Kershaw is a candidate to replace Chan Ho Park in the rotation.
Our View: Kershaw was merely average in eight starts earlier this season. Still he is very talented and should be a better pitcher the second time around. |
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| Brazoban transferred to 60-day DL | Saturday 7/19, 2:40 PM CT |
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Yhency Brazoban has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
Our View: Yhency may be shut down for the remainder of the season. |
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| Burton headed to DL | Saturday 7/19, 2:15 PM CT |
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Jared Burton has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right lat.
Our View: Burton had been having a good year. In 48 innings he had a 2.23 ERA and 50 strikeouts. |
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| Coffey recalled | Saturday 7/19, 2:12 PM CT |
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Todd Coffey has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville.
Our View: Coffey will be given another chance. In 14 appearances earlier this season, he managed a 6.46 ERA. |
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| Sayanora, Kosuke | Saturday 7/19, 12:28 PM CT |
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Kosuke Fukudome might be wearing down. He is hitting .152 in July with 15 whiffs to just three walks.
Our View: Fukudome has gotten progressively worse in each month. If you own him, it may be time to offer him up to someone who hasn't paid attention. |
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| Cameron having a good July | Saturday 7/19, 12:22 PM CT |
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Mike Cameron was 2-for-3 with a home run and two walks on Friday against the Giants.
Our View: After his .203 June, Cameron has rebounded to hit .333 with 10 RBI in 13 July games. |
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| Gerut hitting well | Saturday 7/19, 12:16 PM CT |
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Jody Gerut was 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk as the Padres' leadoff hitter on Friday in St. Louis.
Our View: Gerut has been hitting well lately and should continue to start for the offensively inept Padres. |
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| Coming soon: Brett Myers | Saturday 7/19, 11:54 AM CT |
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Brett Myers lasted 6.2 innings on Friday and gave up just two runs at Single-A. He will likely receive the call to start against the Mets on Wednesday.
Our View: Myers has been an overwhelming disappointment this season and it's hard to project a strong outing against the Mets. |
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| Schmidt's rehab start cancelled | Saturday 7/19, 11:27 AM CT |
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The LA Times reports that Jason Schmidt's scheduled start with Las Vegas on Friday was canceled, as the $47-million right-hander felt discomfort in his throwing shoulder after his last outing. Schmidt will throw a couple of bullpen sessions before resuming his rehab assignment.
Our View: Owners shouldn't be counting on Schmidt anytime soon. |
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| Quintero begins rehab assignment | Saturday 7/19, 10:36 AM CT |
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The Houston Chronicle reports that Humberto Quintero will begin a three-game rehab assignment at Class AA Corpus Christi on Saturday. While on the rehab assignment, he'll start wearing a hockey goalie-style helmet.
Our View: Quintero will likely return to the starting lineup upon his return. |
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| Byrnes won't undergo surgery | Saturday 7/19, 10:20 AM CT |
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Eric Byrnes has opted against surgery on his torn hamstring, according to the East Valley Tribune.
Our View: It is still highly unlikely that he returns this season. |
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| Tulowitzki goes yard in rehab | Saturday 7/19, 10:01 AM CT |
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Troy Tulowitzki got off to a good start in his recovery from a lacerated hand. He went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in a Double-A game on Friday.
Our View: Tulowitzki has looked nothing like the superstar of last season, but he should be due for a solid rebound once he gets back to Colorado. The Rockies' offense has been heating up and Tulowitzki will likely join the party. |
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| Eyre could return soon. | Saturday 7/19, 9:50 AM CT |
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LHP Scott Eyre threw for pitching coach Larry Rothschild Friday and will do another bullpen session today. He recently completed a rehab assignment and could join the Cubs bullpen shortly, according to the Daily Herald.
Our View: The lefty would be welcomed in their bullpen and could be in line for a number of one-out holds as a specialist. |
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| Soriano could be back next weekend | Saturday 7/19, 9:46 AM CT |
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The Daily Herald reports that Alfonso Soriano took batting practice Friday and said his broken left hand is feeling "great." If all goes well, Soriano could join Class AAA Iowa Tuesday and Wednesday in Tucson and play in two games before rejoining the Cubs on Thursday at Wrigley Field for the game against Florida.
Our View: Expect Soriano to pick up right where he left off in a potent Cubs lineup. |
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| Broxton earns his first save | Saturday 7/19, 8:32 AM CT |
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Jonathan Broxton recorded his first save of the year on Friday night when he struck out two Diamondbacks in a perfect ninth.
Our View: With Takashi Saito sidelined, Broxton will close for the majority of the second half for a Dodgers team that is competing for the playoffs. 15 saves is a very possible number for the flame-thrower. |
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| Nomar belts two home runs | Saturday 7/19, 7:48 AM CT |
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Nomar Garciaparra recorded a pair of home runs on Friday during a 3-for-5 night. He had three RBI hitting out of the five-hole.
Our View: Nomah has been respectable since his return but this was by far his best game. It's still too early to jump on the bandwagon with Garciaparra, although he does have three position eligibility and is hitting in a good spot of the order for a team capable of scoring more often. |
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| Kuroda is lit up | Saturday 7/19, 7:43 AM CT |
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Hiroki Kuroda lasted just two innings against the Diamondbacks on Friday. He allowed eight hits, six runs and a walk in that time frame.
Our View: Kuroda has become consistent at throwing in a stinker like this every fourth start or so which makes him one of the more frustrating pitchers to own. |
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| Fielder hits another bomb | Saturday 7/19, 12:08 AM CT |
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Prince Fielder hit his nineteenth home run of the season as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI while scoring a run in the Brewers victory on Friday.
Our View: Fielder now has hits in 10 of his last 11 games and home runs in two of his last three. This could signal the beginning of a hot streak for the rotund slugger. |
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| Cain walks five | Saturday 7/19, 12:05 AM CT |
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Matt Cain threw six innings, allowing three earned runs on seven hits while striking out five while getting the loss for the Giants as they succumbed to the Brewers by the score of 9-1. Wildness was Cain's undoing, as he walked five batters.
Our View: Cain is a generally effective pitcher, and his strikeout totals help fantasy owners, but he will have trouble picking up more than nine or 10 wins on the year. |
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| Sabathia dominant | Saturday 7/19, 12:02 AM CT |
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CC Sabathia was absolutely dominant for the Brewers, pitching a complete game, allowing just four hits and one run while striking out 10 in the team's 9-1 victory over San Francisco. This was Sabathia's second complete game in a row, and he has allowed just five earned runs in 24 innings with the Brewers. He also doubled in the contest.
Our View: Sabathia has been destroying the opposition , and if you were lucky enough to pick him up in NL-only leagues, he has provided quite a boost to your fantasy squad. |
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