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Murphy headed to DLWednesday 8/6, 11:23 PM CT
David Murphy is headed to the DL because of the right knee strain he suffered Wednesday, according to the Star-Telegram. He's expected to miss 2-4 weeks.

Our View: Murphy's injury comes at a bad time for the Rangers, who are also without Milton Bradley.
Bradley misses eighth straight startWednesday 8/6, 11:14 PM CT
Milton Bradley missed his eighth straight start Wednesday due to a strained left quad, though he was available to pinch hit, according to the AP. Manager Ron Washington said Bradley could be ready to return to return the lineup this weekend.

Our View: It's unreasonable to think Milton will ever be able to make it through a full year without some sort of ailment. He's at least managed to stay off the DL this year.
Millwood to make rehab start SaturdayWednesday 8/6, 11:11 PM CT
Kevin Millwood had a bullpen session Wednesday and will make a rehab start for Double-A Frisco on Saturday, according to the AP. Millwood has been on the DL since July 26 with a strained groin.

Our View: We'll have to see how many rehab starts Millwood needs. It's possibly Saturday's will be his only one.
Matsui to begin running program ThursdayWednesday 8/6, 11:09 PM CT
Hideki Matsui hit 37 pitches during batting practice at the Yankees facility in Tampa, Fla. Wednesday, according to the AP. Matsui, coming back from a left knee injury, is expected to begin a running program Thursday.

Our View: Matsui still has a ways to go. We'll continue to monitor his progress.
Giese to get the ball on SaturdayWednesday 8/6, 11:06 PM CT
Dan Giese will start on Saturday for the Yanks, who are looking to replace a pair of starters in Joba Chamberlain and Darrell Rasner, according to the AP.

Our View: Giese looked good in one start earlier this year but was shelled the next time out. He boasts a 2.51 ERA in 13 games (two starts) this year.
Kennedy to start FridayWednesday 8/6, 10:59 PM CT
Ian Kennedy will be recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start on Friday, according to the AP. Dan Giese will get the ball on Saturday.

Our View: Kennedy struggled earlier this year with the Yanks but appears to have righted the ship in the minors.
Murphy leaves after collisionWednesday 8/6, 10:39 PM CT
David Murphy left Wednesday's game after suffering a right knee strain as a result of a collision with Ivan Rodriguez at the plate.

Our View: We'll update Murphy's status when more is known.
Hunter knocked around againWednesday 8/6, 10:36 PM CT
Tommy Hunter's outing Wednesday could be his last in the majors for a while. Hunter was knocked around for the second straight start, allowing five runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings.

Our View: It's pretty clear Hunter isn't ready for the show yet, but it's possible he could stick around until Kevin Millwood is ready.
Wakefield's knuckler befuddles RoyalsWednesday 8/6, 10:32 PM CT
Tim Wakefield had his knuckler working Wednesday, limiting the Royals to two runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out six over six innings.

Our View: Wake's ERA sits at 3.67, which would easily be his lowest since he began starting regularly for the Sox in 2003.
Ellsbury wraps three hits, including homerWednesday 8/6, 10:29 PM CT
Jacoby Ellsbury had three hits, including his sixth homer of the season, in Boston's win Wednesday.

Our View: This was Jacoby's second straight multi-hit game, which he needed given his low batting average since June.
Drew gets a pair of hits out of leadoff spotWednesday 8/6, 10:24 PM CT
J.D. Drew hit leadoff for the third straight game Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored.

Our View: Drew's OBP on the year is around .410, so he's a good fit for this spot in the order. It remains to be seen if he'll stay in the spot.
Bay keeps hitting for SoxWednesday 8/6, 10:18 PM CT
Jason Bay continued his hot start with the Red Sox, picking up a pair of his and scoring two runs in an 8-2 win over Kansas City Wednesday.

Our View: Bay is hitting .423 with a homer and six RBI in six games with his new team.
Verlander loses third straightWednesday 8/6, 10:16 PM CT
Justin Verlander allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out eight over 7 2/3 innings Wednesday in the Tigers' 5-1 loss to Chicago.

Our View: Two of the runs charged to Justin came across the plate while Aquilino Lopez was on the mound. Verlander has given up 18 runs over his last three starts, even though he also has 22 strikeouts over that time.
Danks keeps winning streak goingWednesday 8/6, 10:06 PM CT
John Danks kept Detroit's offense in check Wednesday, limiting the Tigers to one run on four hits and a walk while striking out six over 6 2/3 innings. The lefty moved to 9-4 on the year.

Our View: Danks hasn't lost since May 24, even though he hadn't been very good over his last four starts.
Thome belts three-run homerWednesday 8/6, 10:02 PM CT
Jim Thome provided most the offense for the White Sox Wednesday night, belting a three-run homer and scoring two runs in a 5-1 win over the Tigers. The dinger was Thome's 22nd of the year.

Our View: Thome got off to a slow start this year but has been very good since June.
Pudge day-to-day with bruised kneeWednesday 8/6, 9:05 PM CT
Ivan Rodriguez is listed as day-to-day after suffering a bruised right knee Wednesday that was the result of a collision at home plate with the Rangers' David Murphy, according to the AP.

Our View: Pudge will almost surely sit out tomorrow, but hopefully he'll be good to go for the weekend series against the Angels.
Marcum puts together nice effortWednesday 8/6, 8:43 PM CT
Shaun Marcum looked like his old self Wednesday, allowing just one run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven innings.

Our View: Marcum really struggled in his previous three outings since coming back from the DL, so his owners have to be thrilled with this effort.
Gonzalez loses in debutWednesday 8/6, 8:40 PM CT
Gio Gonzalez had a decent major league debut Wednesday, but he wasn't good enough to avoid his first loss. The lefty allowed four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings in a loss to the Blue Jays.

Our View: Not a bad debut for Gio. He'll try to pick up a win next week against the Rays.
Pudge exits after collisionWednesday 8/6, 8:19 PM CT
Ivan Rodriguez left Wednesday's game after being hurt on collision at home plate that ended the second inning, according to the AP. It's not clear what Rodriguez's injury is, but it appeared that the Rangers' David Murphy ran his knee hard into Rodriguez's shin guard.

Our View: Jose Molina replaced Pudge in the lineup. We'll pass along more info when it becomes available.
Ginter placed on DLWednesday 8/6, 8:05 PM CT
The Indians placed Matt Ginter on the DL Wednesday with a right forearm strain.

Our View: Anthony Reyes will take Ginter's spot in the rotation.
Donnelly expected to be recalled FridayWednesday 8/6, 8:04 PM CT
The Indians are expected to recall Brendan Donnelly from Triple-A Buffalo Friday. He is working his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Our View: Donnelly should return to being a solid setup man and is worth a look in AL-only formats.
Mastny optioned to Triple-AWednesday 8/6, 8:00 PM CT
The Indians optioned Tom Mastny to Triple-A Buffalo Wednesday.

Our View: Mastny hardly made a case to stick around, holding a 10.18 ERA in nine games.
Youkilis leaves after HBPWednesday 8/6, 7:41 PM CT
Kevin Youkilis was hit by a pitch on the right hand Wednesday and eventually had to leave the game, according to SportsTicker. The All-Star took his base after getting hit but was removed in between innings after getting doubled off first.

Our View: X-rays on Youkilis' hand came back negative. The Sox are off tomorrow, so hopefully Youk will be able to return to the lineup on Friday.
Cuddyer to continue rehab through the weekendWednesday 8/6, 7:36 PM CT
Michael Cuddyer will remain on rehab assignment at Triple-A Rochester through the weekend, manager Ron Gardenhire told the AP. Cuddyer is coming back from a strained tendon in his left index finger.

Our View: With the way Denard Span has performed, the Twins haven't missed Cuddyer that much. We could see Span take over for Carlos Gomez in center.
Grudzielanek likely done for the yearWednesday 8/6, 6:55 PM CT
Mark Grudzielanek is likely done for the year after revealing on Wednesday that he has a torn deltoid ligament on the left side of his right ankle, according to MLB.com. "I'd be pressed to get back this year," he said.

Our View: Esteban German will handle the second base duties while Grudzielanek is out. If he is in fact done, Grudz will end the year with a .299 batting average.
Roberts sent outright to OklahomaWednesday 8/6, 6:50 PM CT
The Rangers sent Ryan Roberts outright to Triple-A Oklahoma Wednesday.

Our View: Roberts struck out in his lone at-bat with Texas.
Britton back up from Triple-AWednesday 8/6, 6:43 PM CT
The Yankees recalled Chris Britton from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Wednesday. He replaces Joba Chamberlain on the roster.

Our View: Britton will serve in middle relief.
Gallagher to have MRI on shoulderWednesday 8/6, 6:29 PM CT
Sean Gallagher returned to California for an MRI exam because of irritation in his right shoulder, according to the AP. Dan Meyer will start in Gallagher's place on Saturday.

Our View: Gallagher is expected to start next week against the Rays, though that could change depending on the results of the MRI.
Petit sent to Triple-AWednesday 8/6, 6:23 PM CT
The A's optioned Gregorio Petit to Triple-A Sacramento Wednesday to make room on the roster for Gio Gonzalez.

Our View: Petit held his own at the plate in his brief time with the A's, but he wasn't getting enough playing time to be worthy of a fantasy roster spot.
Gonzalez set for debutWednesday 8/6, 6:21 PM CT
The A's purchased the contract of Gio Gonzalez from Triple-A Sacramento Wednesday. Gonzalez will make his major league debut tonight against the Blue Jays.

Our View: Gonzalez was 8-7 with a 4.24 ERA at Triple-A, with 128 strikeouts in 123 innings. Infielder Gregorio Petit was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Gonzalez.
Joba placed on DLWednesday 8/6, 6:10 PM CT
As expected, the Yankees placed Joba Chamberlain on the DL Wednesday, according to the AP. Chamberlain had his shoulder examined today by Dr. James Andrews today, who diagnosed the righty with rotator cuff tendinitis.

Our View: Joba will rest for a week and then begin a throwing program.
Vlad reaches 20-homer plateauWednesday 8/6, 5:36 PM CT
Vladimir Guerrero had a two-run homer and a two-RBI double in the Angels' 9-4 win over Baltimore Wednesday. The homer was Vlad's 20th of the season.

Our View: It is the 11th season in a row that Vlad has reached 20 bombs, though it's taken him a little longer this year to reach that number than in years past.
Reyes to start on FridayWednesday 8/6, 4:37 PM CT
The Indians will recall Anthony Reyes from Triple-A Buffalo to start Friday against the Blue Jays, according to SportsTicker. Matt Ginter will be placed on the DL to make room on the roster.

Our View: Friday is supposed to be Paul Byrd's turn in the rotation. Perhaps the Tribe is working on a post-deadline deal involving Byrd, or maybe they'll just push him back a day. Reyes is worth a shot in AL-only leagues.
Sowers handed no decision Wednesday 8/6, 3:37 PM CT
Jeremy Sowers issued three earned runs on six hits over six innings in Wednesday's 10-7 loss to the Rays, with three walks and two strikeouts. He exited the game with a 6-4 lead, and was handed a no decision.

Our View: Sowers holds a 1-6 record over 13 starts, and should remain a fantasy non-factor.
Peralta goes 5-for-5Wednesday 8/6, 3:30 PM CT
Jhonny Peralta impressively went 5-for-5 with two RBI in Wednesday's 10-7 loss to the Rays at Tropicana Field. He hit two singles, two doubles, and a solo home run. He accounted for 10 total bases in the game.

Our View: He extended his hitting streak to 10 games, and has homered in back-to-back contests. He raised his average a few points higher to .281, and should remain in fantasy lineups while he is hot.
Pena's three-run homer leads RaysWednesday 8/6, 3:25 PM CT
Carlos Pena went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's 10-7 win over the Indians at Tropicana Field. He led a six-run rally in the ninth inning to pull out a hard-fought victory for the Rays.

Our View: He has 20 homers for the season, with three coming over his last seven games. His batting average will remain low, but should remain a solid source of power down the stretch for fantasy owners.
Kazmir dealt no decision Wednesday 8/6, 3:20 PM CT
Scott Kazmir was not in control in Wednesday's 10-7 win over Cleveland, as he surrendered five earned runs on nine hits over a mere 4.1 innings of work, with three walks and four strikeouts. Tampa Bay rallied to score six runs in the ninth inning, and Kazmir was dealt a no decision instead of a loss.

Our View: Kazmir remains at 8-5, and has been issued a no decision in three straight starts, and has not lasted beyond the fifth inning in any of those outings.
Napoli expected to be activated Fri. Wednesday 8/6, 3:03 PM CT
Mike Napoli is expected to be activated from the DL Friday prior to the Angels contest against the Yankees, according to Angels.com. He has been recovering from irritation in his right shoulder.

Our View: Napoli has hit .500 with one home run and three RBI over 10 at-bats with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, and is also throwing the ball great as a catcher. He will platoon with Jeff Mathis when he returns, and will remain a solid source for home runs (12) from the position, but leaves a lot to be desired with a .204 batting average.
Cabrera injured Wednesday 8/6, 2:02 PM CT
Asdrubal Cabrera was forced out of Wednesday's game in the sixth inning with what appears to be an ankle injury.

Our View: He was injured while running back onto the field to take his position. We will keep you posted when more details regarding his status are disclosed.
Barfield could begin rehab stint soon Wednesday 8/6, 1:14 PM CT
Josh Barfield, who is recovering from surgery on his left finger, could begin a rehab assignment as early as this weekend, according to the Indians.com.

Our View: Barfield began running the bases and taking batting practice this week, and feels he is really close now. He could platoon with Adrubal Cabrera at second base when he returns to Cleveland.
Garko injured Wednesday 8/6, 1:10 PM CT
Ryan Garko was forced out of Wednesday's game in the third inning due to an apparent leg injury.

Our View: He was working as the DH, and sustained the injury while grounding out in his first at-bat. He was replaced by Andy Marte.
Chamberlain may spend time on DL Wednesday 8/6, 12:48 PM CT
The NY Post suggests that Joba Chamberlain will be placed on the 15-day DL due to his right shoulder ailment.

Our View: The Yankees have recalled Chris Britton from Triple-A, and since he was sent down less than 10 days ago, the Yankees have to place a pitcher on the DL, which is expected to be Chamberlain, who is in Alabama right now being examined by Dr. James Andrews.
Gallagher bound for DL? Wednesday 8/6, 12:42 PM CT
The SF Chronicle indicates that Sean Gallagher is expected to land on the DL due to his sore shoulder. The DL move would make room for Gio Gonzalez on the roster.

Our View: Gallagher is 0-1 over his last four starts with Oakland, and only lasted beyond the fifth inning once over that span. He wasn't much of a factor as a fantasy performer, and a stint on the DL shouldn't hurt.
Sizemore restingWednesday 8/6, 11:51 AM CT
Grady Sizemore is getting a day off on Wednesday against the Rays. Franklin Gutierrez will move to center and bat leadoff, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Our View: It's a rare day on the pine for Sizemore, who played all 162 games in both 2006 and 2007. He is not hurt, as far as we know.
Martinez hits, throwsWednesday 8/6, 11:45 AM CT
Victor Martinez took batting practice from both sides of the plate on Wednesday morning and threw to all the bases from behind the plate, MLB.com reports. The catcher is still not ready for a rehab assignment, though. Martinez is recovering from right elbow surgery and may be ready to head to the minors early next week.

Our View: Fantasy owners may still hope to squeeze a good September out of V-Mart, who will likely play a lot of first base and DH down the stretch.
Guardado inherits closer's role Wednesday 8/6, 11:26 AM CT
Eddie Guardado will inherit the closer's job with the Rangers while C.J. Wilson recovers from bone spurs in his left elbow on the DL, according to the AP.

Our View: Guardado earned a save on Tuesday night, which was his third of the season. He holds a 3.02 ERA over 44.2 innings, but maintains a solid 0.96 WHIP and has not surrendered a run in eight straight appearances. He only has 26 strikeouts, but is worth employing as a closer if your roto-club is desperate for saves right now.
Benoit to be activated Wednesday 8/6, 11:18 AM CT
Joaquin Benoit will be activated from the DL to replace the injured C.J. Wilson on the roster, according to the AP. Wilson is headed for the DL due to bone spurs in his left elbow.

Our View: Benoit shouldn't be much of a fantasy factor as a reliever, as he holds a 5.60 ERA and 1.73 WHIP over 35.1 innings this season. Eddie Guardado will be taking over Wilson's role as the closer.
Wilson bound for DL Wednesday 8/6, 11:13 AM CT
C.J. Wilson is bound for the 15-day DL due to bone spurs in his left elbow, according to the AP. Wilson will visit with Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles to discuss the possibility of surgery. The Rangers will activate Joaquin Benoit from the DL to take Wilson's place on the roster.

Our View: Wilson nailed down 24 saves with Texas, but held a poor 6.02 ERA and 1.64 WHIP. Eddie Guardado is expected to take over the closer's role while Wilson is on the shelf.
Zobrist starting in CF Wednesday 8/6, 10:57 AM CT
Utility man Ben Zobrist is slated to start in center field Wednesday in place of B.J. Upton, who has been benched for failing to run out a groundout Tuesday, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

Our View: Zobrist is hitting .234 with one homer and five RBI this season, and is only worth consideration today in the deepest of leagues.
Upton out of lineup Wednesday 8/6, 10:53 AM CT
B.J. Upton is out of Wednesday's starting lineup after failing to give a top effort on Tuesday, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

Our View: It will be a one-day benching, and Upton could be used late in the game Wednesday if needed. Ben Zobrist is covering center field in his absence.
Bale struggles in rehab outing Wednesday 8/6, 10:47 AM CT
John Bale, who is recovering from left shoulder tightness, did not fare well in his latest rehab outing Monday, according to the KC Star. He pitched a 1-2-3 first inning for Triple-A Omaha, but was yanked in the second inning after allowing five earned runs.

Our View: Bale is 0-2 with an 8.22 ERA over 7.2 innings with Omaha, and is not worth waiting for as a fantasy hurler.
Jones injury update Wednesday 8/6, 10:10 AM CT
Adam Jones will wear a walking boot on his fractured left foot for two weeks, and then he will undergo another CT scan, according to the Baltimore Sun. Manager Dave Trembley said, "I think he's looking at a minimum of four weeks out. It's a terrible thing for him and our team. I think the world of him. I hope he gets it taken care of."

Our View: This a tough loss for the Orioles, but they are not likely to climb back into the pennant race at 13 games back in the AL East with 50 contests to go. Jones has a bright future with the club, and may be shut down for the rest of the season to play it safe.
Contreras expected to return Sat. Wednesday 8/6, 9:55 AM CT
Jose Contreras, who is recovering from right elbow tendinitis, is expected to be activated from the DL to start Saturday against the Red Sox, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He has been out since July 18.

Our View: Contreras surrendered 12 earned runs over his last two starts with Chicago, but his ailing elbow played a part, and he could prove to be a solid contributor during the stretch run of the fantasy season if healthy.
Kennedy may be recalled Wednesday 8/6, 9:23 AM CT
Ian Kennedy may be recalled from Triple-A to replace the injured Joba Chamberlain in the rotation, according to the AP.

Our View: He would be called up in time for Saturday's game against the Angels. Kennedy struggled through eight starts with the Yankees this season, but has fared well in his last few outings in the minors, and could be worth a look in AL-only leagues if he is awarded a spot start in place of Chamberlain.
Nathan shows he's humanWednesday 8/6, 12:37 AM CT
Joe Nathan blew his third save of the season on Tuesday night when he allowed a double to Jose Lopez in the bottom of the eighth inning. Two inherited runners scored, and the Mariners won 8-7.

Our View: Even Nathan is human. He wasn't credited with a run despite the blown effort. The closer has still allowed only six runs over 46.1 innings this season.
Putz picks up a winWednesday 8/6, 12:33 AM CT
J.J. Putz was shaky on Tuesday night, but he ultimately picked up the win against the Twins. The closer allowed a pair of doubles and walked two batters (one intentional) over 1.1 innings, and he blew the save. Putz did, however, also strike out three, hold the Twins scoreless, and improve to 4-4.

Our View: The WHIP isn't good, but we'll take the win and strikeouts. Putz has struggled badly this season, but recent reports suggest he has found his old pop.
Kubel has big nightWednesday 8/6, 12:30 AM CT
Jason Kubel did his best to carry the Twins on Tuesday night in Seattle. The DH hit a solo homer in the sixth, two-run shot in the eighth, and double in the ninth, but the Twins fell 8-7 to the Mariners. Kubel ended up 4-for-5 with three runs and three RBI.

Our View: Kubel even hit a rare homer off a left-hander in this contest. He mashes right-handed pitching, and if he could ever figure out the other side, we might have a pretty good fantasy player on our hands.
Ibanez drives in five moreWednesday 8/6, 12:27 AM CT
Raul Ibanez followed up his six-RBI night with a five-RBI effort on Tuesday. He went 3-for-5 with a homer against the Twins.

Our View: We're two days into the week and Ibanez has already wrapped up the AL honors for the period. How do the Twins not know that they should pitch around this guy? The rest of the lineup behind him is junk.
Zumaya serves up lossWednesday 8/6, 12:23 AM CT
On the day he was handed the closer's role, Joel Zumaya allowed three hits and four runs (one earned) and took a loss against the White Sox. Zumaya and the Tigers held a 8-6 lead going into the bottom of the 14th, and Nick Swisher finished the game with a three-run homer. Shortstop Edgar Renteria didn't help the cause by making an error.

Our View: Renteria can share the blame, but the shortstop wasn't the one who gave up a single, double and home run. Zumaya has allowed at least one run in four straight outings and in six of his last seven showings.
Quentin keeps producingWednesday 8/6, 12:20 AM CT
Carlos Quentin continues to put the White Sox on his shoulder. He went 4-for-7 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI in Tuesday's 14-inning win over the Tigers. His 29 long balls lead the AL.

Our View: If not for the efforts of Josh Hamilton, more people would probably be talking about Quentin as the year's most surprising offensive talent. He could be in the MVP discussion once it heats up.
Polanco homers twiceWednesday 8/6, 12:17 AM CT
Placido Polanco got the Tigers off to a good start with a two-run homer in the first inning, and he added a second two-run shot in the 14th frame. However, his efforts against the White Sox on Tuesday night fell short thanks to a shoddy Tigers bullpen. Polanco also hit a triple over his six at-bats.

Our View: Polanco often doesn't hit two home runs in a month, so it's obviously surprising to see him smack two in one game. Fantasy owners count on the second baseman for his batting average and runs. Count Tuesday as a bonus.
Swisher smacks walk-off homerWednesday 8/6, 12:13 AM CT
Nick Swisher didn't start the game on Tuesday night, but he ended it with a three-run homer in the bottom of the 14th inning. The White Sox beat the Tigers 10-8.

Our View: Swisher has seen his playing time reduced since the Ken Griffey trade, but he will still rotate into the lineup and get pinch-hit chances. He still has a spot in AL-only formats.
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