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| LaRoche could return Wednesday | Sunday 8/10, 11:56 PM CT |
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Adam LaRoche will play a couple more rehabilitation games in the minor leagues and should return to the Pirates on Wednesday, and not Tuesday when he is eligible to return, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View: LaRoche said he felt great, so it seems likely he will be back Wednesday. Be sure to adjust your fantasy rosters accordingly. |
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| Ethier will continue to get playing time | Sunday 8/10, 11:49 PM CT |
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It was speculated that Andre Ethier would be the one to get less playing time when the Dodgers acquired Manny Ramirez, but Juan Pierre is the one who has played less, and it will likely remain that way, according to Dodgers.com. "He's seeing the ball really well right now and he has a little more pop [than Pierre]," L.A. manager Joe Torre said.
Our View: Either is hitting .273 with 11 home runs and 46 RBI. Though his numbers are a little light to use in mixed leagues, he is a solid NL-only player. |
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| Jones is day-to-day | Sunday 8/10, 11:44 PM CT |
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The Dodgers are saying that Andruw Jones is day-to-day because of a tender right knee, according to Dodgers.com.
Our View: It could be his right knee that is keeping him out, or possibly his .161 average and .261 on-base percentage. Injured knee or not, his fantasy value disappeared many moons ago. |
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| Broxton available Monday | Sunday 8/10, 11:41 PM CT |
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Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton was held out of Sunday's game after throwing three days in a row, but he will be available on Monday, according to Dodgers.com.
Our View: The Dodgers lost back-to-back games to the Giants on Saturday and Sunday as Broxton and Hong-Chih Kuo each blew late leads. However, with Takashi Saito still sidelined, Broxton will be the closer. |
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| Braun day-to-day | Sunday 8/10, 10:49 PM CT |
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Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is day-to-day with a strained ribcage, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. “It hurts on both sides. We think it’s spasms,” he said.
Our View: There is no timetable for Braun's return, but the injury does not sound serious right now. We'll keep you updated when any new information becomes available. |
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| DeRosa produces | Sunday 8/10, 9:57 PM CT |
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Mark DeRosa went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a run scored in the Cubs 6-2 win over division rival St. Louis.
Our View: DeRosa is hitting .360 so far in August, and has quality totals, including 64 RBI. Despite his tough July, he should be active in all fantasy formats. |
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| Glaus K's twice | Sunday 8/10, 9:52 PM CT |
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A day after pummeling the Cubs with two home runs and five RBI, Troy Glaus returned to his previous struggles against the Cubs, with an 0-for-3 night featuring two strikeouts.
Our View: Glaus still has just three hits all year against the Cubs in 37 at-bats. He is a streaky hitter but will provide fantasy owners with plenty of pop, making it easier to deal with his ups and downs. |
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| Dempster gets victory | Sunday 8/10, 9:49 PM CT |
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Cubs All-Star pitcher Ryan Dempster won his 13th game of the season with a 6.2 inning performance in which he gave up two earned runs and struck out six.
Our View: Dempster has now given up two earned runs or less in seven of his last eight starts, and has been a valuable resource for fantasy owners. |
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| Rodney easing back velocity | Sunday 8/10, 9:45 PM CT |
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Tigers reliever Fernando Rodney has been easing back his velocity in an attempt to gain better control of his pitches, according to MLive.com. "To just go out there and rev back and throw it at 98 and not be close to the strike zone, that's counterproductive," said Detroit manager Jim Leyland.
Our View: Rodney's biggest problem has been his control, but in his last 4.1 innings, he has walked just one batter, an obvious improvement. His fantasy value is much higher if he can stay as the closer and keep from putting men on base via bases on balls. |
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| Thames could be out | Sunday 8/10, 9:42 PM CT |
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Marcus Thames could be out for a while with a sore shoulder, according to MLive.com. "This could be a dangerous one, as far as time, because this time of year I can't have guys sitting around," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said.
Our View: That sounds an awful lot like, "He's headed for the DL." Nothing is official, of course, but keep an eye on his status for now. |
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| Hudson out for season | Sunday 8/10, 9:08 PM CT |
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Arizona second baseman Orlando Hudson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to to repair a dislocated bone in his wrist, according to the AP. He will undergo additional surgery to repair ligament damage at a future date.
Our View: Tough loss for the Diamondbacks and fantasy owners. Hudson was a solid contributor at second base, hitting .305 with eight home run and 41 RBI. He also played outstanding defense. In his place will be Augie Ojeda, who does not belong in fantasy leagues, as he is hitting just .257 with 0 home runs and 16 RBI. |
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| Carpenter leaves game with injury | Sunday 8/10, 9:00 PM CT |
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St. Louis hurler Chris Carpenter left the team's game against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning with a right triceps strain, according to the AP. He had thrown 66 pitches on the night, allowing one unearned run in 5.1 innings.
Our View: Losing Carpenter for any period of time will be a blow to the Cardinals and fantasy owners, who were just beginning to reap the rewards he was bringing, including an ERA that was down to 0.63 before leaving. |
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| Wagner to throw next week | Sunday 8/10, 8:55 PM CT |
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Billy Wagner will begin throwing next weekend in Class A as he rehabs his forearm strain, according to the AP.
Our View: Wagner is eligible to come off the DL on Monday, August 18, at which time he will resume his duties as the Mets closer. |
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| Helton put on 60-day DL | Sunday 8/10, 8:12 PM CT |
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Rockies first baseman Todd Helton was moved from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL after continuing to experience back problems, according to MLB.com.
Our View: Helton is having disc problems in his back, and the chances of him returning this season are slim. In fact, the condition in his back has been deemed degenerative, so his timetable for return is completely up in the air. |
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| Colon throws well | Sunday 8/10, 8:08 PM CT |
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Bartolo Colon threw well in his rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket, going three innings and allowing no runs while throwing 27 of his 34 pitches for strikes, according to MLB.com.
Our View: Colon was awful in his first rehab start, so this was a marked improvement. He should be able to give fantasy owners, at least in AL-only leagues, a boost to their squad. |
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| Lidge shoulder bothering him | Sunday 8/10, 8:05 PM CT |
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Brad Lidge was not available to pitch today due to a shoulder that was deemed "sluggish," according to MLB.com.
Our View: Lidge believes the malady is mechanical, and that he felt better Sunday and should be able to pitch on Monday. |
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| Rolen hits DL | Sunday 8/10, 7:45 PM CT |
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Third baseman Scott Rolen was placed on the 15-day disabled list with continued soreness in his left shoulder, according to MLB.com.
Our View: Think the Blue Jays might want Troy Glaus back? Rolen's shoulder has been a problem for four seasons now, as he has undergone surgery on it three times since 2005. He'll clearly never be the same player he once was, and isn't someone who needs to be on fantasy rosters. |
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| Winn has big day | Sunday 8/10, 6:49 PM CT |
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Randy Winn went 3-for-4 for the Giants in their victory over the Dodgers, scoring a run driving in three.
Our View: Winn is hitting an absurd .432 in August, and though he won't provide much power, he'll knock in the occasional run and he also has 22 stolen bases on the year, making him an asset in all fantasy formats. |
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| Ramirez picks up two more RBI | Sunday 8/10, 6:46 PM CT |
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Manny Ramirez went 1-for-4, but his lone hit was a double that drove in two runners in the Dodgers 5-4 loss to San Francisco.
Our View: Ramirez continues to punish NL pitching, and he now has 11 RBI in nine games with the Dodgers. |
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| Cain has decent game | Sunday 8/10, 6:42 PM CT |
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Matt Cain wasn't spectacular, but he gave his squad a chance to win by throwing seven innings, allowing four runs on six hits while walking four and striking out four.
Our View: Cain does not have a big win total, but he strikes people out and has a good ERA and WHIP, making him a nice contributor to fantasy teams. |
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| Kuo blows save | Sunday 8/10, 6:40 PM CT |
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Hong-Chih Kuo was handed a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning but gave up two runs to the San Francisco Giants and suffered the loss. It was the second day in a row the Giants won the game in the final inning, as they did the same on Saturday against Jonathan Broxton.
Our View: Broxton had thrown three days in a row, so he was getting the day off. Kuo has been spectacular this year, but he failed to get the job done today. |
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| Young goes 1-for-4 | Sunday 8/10, 6:36 PM CT |
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Chris Young went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and RBI as the Diamondbacks beat the Braves 6-1.
Our View: Young is a popular fantasy player because he can steal a base and has 15 home runs and 56 RBI. But that average and OBP is just brutal, and it is only getting worse in August, where his OBP is .231. |
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| Chipper gets another base knock | Sunday 8/10, 6:33 PM CT |
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Chipper Jones kept his batting average at .370 and scored his team's only run with a 1-for-3 performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Braves 6-1 loss.
Our View: Chipper now has a hit in each of his three games back from the DL. He continues to march toward the batting title. |
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| Webb continues to win | Sunday 8/10, 6:29 PM CT |
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Brandon Webb earned yet another victory, his 17th, in pitching Arizona to a 6-1 win over Atlanta. Webb only threw six innings, but he struck out five and gave up only one run.
Our View: Webb is making a strong bid for the Cy Young Award, and in his last two outings, he has given up just two runs in 15 innings. |
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| Giles has four RBI | Sunday 8/10, 6:26 PM CT |
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Brian Giles led the way in San Diego's 16 run outburst by going 4-for-6 with four runs scored and four RBI against the Rockies.
Our View: The four RBI were just two less than he had in all of July, so this is exactly the thing fantasy owners wanted to see. |
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| Hawpe hits another bomb | Sunday 8/10, 6:25 PM CT |
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Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI's to lead the way for Colorado, though they lost to San Diego 16-7.
Our View: This was Hawpe's first home run since July 25, but he had still been hitting the ball well in August, with an average over .320. |
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| Young allows seven runs | Sunday 8/10, 6:21 PM CT |
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In a game that was no beauty contest, Chris Young survived just four innings while surrendering seven runs, although the Padres did manage to beat Colorado by a score of 16-7.
Our View: Young looked solid in his previous two starts since coming off the DL. Funny things happen at Coors, though, so chalk this one up to that. |
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| Hernandez lit up | Sunday 8/10, 6:19 PM CT |
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It was not a good debut for Livan Hernandez in a Rockies uniform. He pitched just 2.2 innings, allowed seven hits and nine earned runs while walking four in his team's loss to the Padres.
Our View: Hernandez's NL ERA now stands at 30.37. Just say no to putting him on a fantasy team. |
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| Baldelli sees first action | Sunday 8/10, 6:17 PM CT |
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Rocco Baldelli played in a game for the first time this season, and went 1-for-4 while batting cleanup in the Rays 11-3 win over the Mariners.
Our View: Baldelli was taken out of the game for a defensive replacement, and it is unknown how much regular playing time he'll get, but he has loads of talent and placing him on your fantasy roster if you need a spark could pay significant dividends. |
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| Suzuki extends hitting streak | Sunday 8/10, 6:14 PM CT |
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Ichiro Suzuki now has a 16 game hitting streak with his 2-for-5 performance in Seattle's loss to Tampa Bay. He also stole his 36th base of the season in the contest.
Our View: Suzuki is the only decent thing going for the Mariners. He isn't having quite the year fantasy owners were expecting, but he has been good enough to be an asset, especially with his stolen base total. |
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| Jackson wins again | Sunday 8/10, 6:12 PM CT |
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After getting the win today over Seattle, Edwin Jackson now has a victory in each of his last four starts. Jackson went seven innings and allowed just one earned run.
Our View: Jackson has seen his ERA drop to 4.07 now, and he is a very good option in AL-only leagues, and even those in mixed leagues wouldn't be crazy for giving him an opportunity. |
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| Rodriguez has solid game | Sunday 8/10, 6:08 PM CT |
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Alex Rodriguez was 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI, but it wasn't enough as the Yankees lost to the Angels 4-3.
Our View: Rodriguez was undergoing a brutal month, hitting .161 in August before today's performance put his average above .200. Still, it is A-Rod, and he will continue to crush pitchers in a short while. |
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| Figgins his game winner | Sunday 8/10, 6:05 PM CT |
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Chone Figgins singled off Mariano Rivera in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game for the Angels, 4-3 over the Yankees. He was 2-for-5 overall on the day.
Our View: Figgins is having a difficult August, but maybe he'll be sparked by today's heroics. He still provides fantasy owners with plenty of stolen bases and a solid OBP. |
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| Rodriguez strikes out side | Sunday 8/10, 6:02 PM CT |
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Francisco Rodriguez did not pick up a save, but he did get his second win of the year, as he struck out he side in the ninth to help lead L.A. to a win over N.Y.
Our View: Rodriguez may win the Cy Young Award for the superb season he is having, and he now has 54 K's in under 50 innings. |
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| Anderson extends hitting streak | Sunday 8/10, 6:00 PM CT |
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Angels outfielder Garret Anderson extended his hitting streak to 16 games with a 1-for-4 performance in the Angels victory over the Yankees on Sunday.
Our View: Anderson is still a solid contributor, hitting .290 with 65 RBI and a modest 12 home runs. He also has six stolen bases, a bonus sure to please fantasy players. |
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| Milledge homers again | Sunday 8/10, 5:56 PM CT |
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Lastings Milledge went 3-for-6 with a home run an two RBI in Washington's loss to the Brewers.
Our View: Milledge is now hitting .415 in August, and five of his fifteen hits on the month have been home runs. If you need a spark on your fantasy team, it won't hurt to take a look at Milledge. |
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| Kapler hits walk-off | Sunday 8/10, 5:53 PM CT |
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Gabe Kapler hit a walk-off home run to lead Milwaukee to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Our View: Kapler was 0-for-6 in the extra inning affair before that at-bat, but he made his seventh count. However, he does not play regularly enough to warrant fantasy consideration. |
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| Lannan allows one hit | Sunday 8/10, 5:51 PM CT |
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John Lannan threw six innings, did not give up an earned run and allowed only one hit to Milwaukee. Unfortunately, he also walked five batters, though he did strike out six.
Our View: Lannan is an underrated performer, and if his club was any good, his record would be much better than it is. His ERA has been 3.82 or better in every month but May. |
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| Parra throws a gem | Sunday 8/10, 5:48 PM CT |
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One start after being shoved by Prince Fielder, Brewers hurler Manny Parra threw a great game, going seven innings, surrendering six hits and one earned run while striking out nine in Milwaukee's 5-4 win over the Nationals.
Our View: Parra did not figure in the win, but he was still outstanding. He had hit a rough spot, but maybe this will signal a turnaround. His WHIP is a little high, but he is still a quality hurler for a fantasy squad. |
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| Aviles fails in six at-bats | Sunday 8/10, 5:44 PM CT |
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Royals shortstop Mike Aviles had a very rough day, and despite his team getting a win over Minnesota, he went 0-for-6.
Our View: Not a good day for Aviles, but he was hitting .455 in the month of August, so a cool down was coming one way or another. He is still an excellent resource for a fantasy team in the middle infield. |
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| Young goes hitless | Sunday 8/10, 5:42 PM CT |
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One night after homering and getting two hits, Delmon Young went 0-for-5 in the Twins loss to Minnesota.
Our View: Young has 12 stolen bases and a decent batting average, but his lack of power and poor plate discipline make him an iffy fantasy outfielder. If he could just get to 15-20 homers per year, his value would up exponentially. |
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| Meche walks seven | Sunday 8/10, 5:39 PM CT |
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Gil Meche did not figure in the decision, but he threw 6.1 innings, giving up four runs on five hits and an absurd seven walks in the Royals 5-4 win over Minnesota.
Our View: Meche is somewhat inconsistent, and though he has decent overall numbers, he is best left to AL-only leagues. |
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| Utley homers | Sunday 8/10, 5:37 PM CT |
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Chase Utley went 1-for-3 with two RBI, both coming on his home run in the Phillies victory over the Pirates.
Our View: Utley is in the midst of a rough month, with a .212 average in August. He is still a top-flight fantasy second baseman. |
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| Doumit gets two hits | Sunday 8/10, 5:34 PM CT |
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Ryan Doumit went 2-for-4 and scored a run in the Pirates loss to Philadelphia.
Our View: Doumit now hits in the cleanup spot for Pittsburgh, and he has been a great find for fantasy owners, hitting .333 on the year. |
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| Madson gets save | Sunday 8/10, 5:21 PM CT |
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Ryan Madson pitched the ninth inning and picked up his first save in Philadelphia's 6-3 win over Pittsburgh.
Our View: Lidge was unavailable with a "sluggish" shoulder, so Madson pitched a perfect ninth. Keep an eye on Lidge's situation, as it looks like Madson would take his place if he has to be disabled. |
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| Davis has solid outing | Sunday 8/10, 5:18 PM CT |
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Jason Davis made his first start of the year and put in a solid effort, going six innings and allowing no earned runs in Pittsburgh's loss to Philadelphia.
Our View: Nice work by Davis, who gave up two runs, but neither were earned. He did walk four batters, which needs to improve, but he could be decent option in NL-only leagues. |
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| Hulett recalled | Sunday 8/10, 4:54 PM CT |
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Tug Hulett was called up by Seattle from Triple-A to take the place of Willie Bloomquist, who was put on the DL, according to TSN.com.
Our View: Hulett is 1-for-3 this season, and is of no consequence in fantasy baseball. |
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| Bloomquist hits DL | Sunday 8/10, 4:48 PM CT |
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Willie Bloomquist was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring, according to The Sports Network.
Our View: Bloomquist has 14 stolen bases, but with no home runs and just nine RBI, it would be tough to give him a roster spot in anything but deep AL-only leagues. |
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| Quentin homers again | Sunday 8/10, 4:35 PM CT |
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Carlos Quentin hit his 32nd home run of the season, a two-run shot, and the White Sox took down Boston.
Our View: Quentin was always a good prospect, but Arizona soured on him, and shipped him to Chicago, who is now reaping the rewards right alongside fantasy owners. |
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| Ortiz K's twice | Sunday 8/10, 4:32 PM CT |
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David Ortiz went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the Red Sox loss to Chicago.
Our View: Tough August for Ortiz. He had a nice day on Saturday, but Sunday's performance means the lefty slugger is hitting just .154 for the month. Stick with him, though. He's too good not to bounce back soon. |
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| Floyd wins 12th | Sunday 8/10, 4:30 PM CT |
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Gavin Floyd won his 12th game of the season, though it was not one of his better efforts. In 5.1 innings against Boston, Floyd surrendered five earned runs on seven hits.
Our View: Floyd has been a solid performer for fantasy owners this season, with a nice win total, ERA and WHIP. |
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| Buchholz hammered | Sunday 8/10, 4:28 PM CT |
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Once again, Clay Buchholz got hammered, lasting only three innings in the Red Sox 6-5 loss to the White Sox. The right-hander allowed five runs on seven hits, including three home runs.
Our View: Buchholz picked up his eighth loss, and since May 7, he has given up less than four earned runs in a start just one time. He has no place in fantasy leagues. |
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| Matsui gets two hits | Sunday 8/10, 4:24 PM CT |
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Kazuo Matsui went 2-for-5 with a double, RBI and stolen base to help the Astros pummel the Reds 13-4.
Our View: Matsui is hitting .333 in August, and surprisingly, he has three home runs in the month as well. He will give you a decent average and stolen base total, making him a good play in all fantasy leagues. |
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| Dunn continues rough August | Sunday 8/10, 4:21 PM CT |
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Adam Dunn went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in the Reds loss to Houston on Sunday.
Our View: Dunn is now hitting .139 in August, and does not have a single home run or RBI. He can clearly punish the ball, but he also will have these stretches every so often. If you want his power for fantasy leagues, it comes at the expense of average. |
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| Rodriguez gets the win | Sunday 8/10, 4:19 PM CT |
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Wandy Rodriguez picked up his seventh win of the year in Houston's 13-4 beat-down of the Reds. Rodriguez went 6.2 innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out seven.
Our View: Rodriguez has been a solid though unspectacular fantasy performer. He will help in all areas, but if he could ever stop allowing so many home runs, he would be even better. |
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| Harang crushed | Sunday 8/10, 4:16 PM CT |
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Aaron Harang was activated from the DL yesterday, only to give up eight runs in four innings in the Reds 13-4 loss to Houston. Harang gave up three home runs on the day.
Our View: Harang has been one of the most disappointing players in fantasy baseball this year, and today is simply a continuation of that. |
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| Montanez gets three hits | Sunday 8/10, 4:11 PM CT |
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Luis Montanez went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Baltimore's 15-7 loss to the Rangers.
Our View: Montanez is hitting .500 this season, albeit in just 10 at-bats. Still, he was a top-five pick in the 2002 MLB draft, he was destroying Double-A pitching, and now he's off to a good start in Baltimore. If you need a sleeper who could provide your fantasy team with some offense, take a look at Montanez. |
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| Hamilton hits 28th | Sunday 8/10, 4:08 PM CT |
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MVP candidate Josh Hamilton went 3-for-6 and hit his 28th home run in Texas' victory over Baltimore. He now has 111 RBI on the season.
Our View: His fantastic season continues. He's easily one of the top players in fantasy baseball. |
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| Sherrill gives up three | Sunday 8/10, 4:06 PM CT |
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George Sherrill was not pitching in a save situation, but he still allowed three runs in his one inning of work.
Our View: Sherrill does have 31 saves, but his recent performances have been poor. In July his ERA was 6.75. So far in August it's 11.25. |
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| Harrison pitches poorly, still wins | Sunday 8/10, 4:03 PM CT |
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Texas hurler Matt Harrison gave up six earned runs in five innings, but still came away with his fourth win as Texas beat Baltimore 15-7.
Our View: His 4-2 record is very deceiving. He has an ERA over 7.00 and a WHIP near 2.00. Not a guy who should be on fantasy teams. |
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| Choo generates three doubles | Sunday 8/10, 3:55 PM CT |
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Shin-Soo Choo went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Jays. All three of his hits were doubles.
Our View: That was the second time in his last three games he recorded three hits. He is worth consideration in AL-only leagues while he is hot. |
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| Wells goes hitless | Sunday 8/10, 3:50 PM CT |
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Vernon Wells went 0-for-4 in his first game back from the DL following his recovery from a left hamstring strain, in Sunday's 4-0 loss to Cleveland.
Our View: He missed 26 games while on the shelf, and may need some time to shake off the rust and find his swing. |
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| Lee hurls another gem | Sunday 8/10, 3:46 PM CT |
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Cliff Lee hurled another gem in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Blue Jays, as he notched eight scoreless innings, with eight hits allowed, to go along with no walks and one strikeout.
Our View: Lee improves to an American League-leading 16 wins, and lowered his ERA to 2.45. |
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| Reyes collects two hits | Sunday 8/10, 3:40 PM CT |
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Jose Reyes went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-2 loss to Florida. He notched a single and a double, and accounted for two of the Mets' six hits in the game.
Our View: He recorded his 30th double, snapping an eight-game skid without one. He also ended a 12-game drought without an RBI. |
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| Pelfrey rocked for six runs | Sunday 8/10, 3:35 PM CT |
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Mike Pelfrey was rocked for six earned runs on seven hits over 4.2 innings in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Marlins at home, with three walks and three strikeouts.
Our View: Pelfrey falls to 10-8 and his ERA climbs to 4.11. Pelfrey has been inconsistent from start to start, but should remain active in lineups. He has allowed one or less earned runs in three of his last seven outings. |
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| Jacobs blasts 25th homer | Sunday 8/10, 3:30 PM CT |
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Mike Jacobs went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-2 victory over the Mets. His other hit was a double and he scored three runs in the game (drew one walk).
Our View: Jacobs has now homered in back-to-back games, and has 25 for the season. |
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| Johnson remains unbeaten | Sunday 8/10, 3:26 PM CT |
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Josh Johnson remains unbeaten over six starts as he only allowed two earned runs on five hits over seven innings in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Mets at Shea Stadium, with two walks and five strikeouts.
Our View: He is now 3-0 and trimmed his ERA to 3.19. He should remain active in roto-lineups. |
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| Kennedy sent down | Sunday 8/10, 3:21 PM CT |
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Ian Kennedy has been sent down to Triple-A Scranton, according to the AP. Billy Traber has been recalled from Scranton as the corresponding move.
Our View: Kennedy has proven he is not ready to make an impact with the Yankees, as he went 0-4 over nine starts, with a 8.17 ERA and 1.92 WHIP. He punched his ticket to Scranton by surrendering five earned runs on nine hits over a mere two innings in his last start Friday against the Angels. |
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| Traber recalled | Sunday 8/10, 3:16 PM CT |
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Billy Traber has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton, according to the AP. Ian Kennedy was sent down to Scranton as the adjoining move.
Our View: Traber has been brought in to help aid an overworked Yankees' bullpen. He allowed eight earned runs over 12 innings with a 1.58 WHIP this season, and does not merit fantasy attention. |
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| Ellis registers lone RBI for Oakland | Sunday 8/10, 3:11 PM CT |
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Mark Ellis went 1-for-4 and registered Oakland's lone RBI in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Detroit. His hit was a single.
Our View: He collected two RBI in the three-game set against Detroit, but only hit .153 (2-for-13). He is only worth holding in deeper AL-only leagues. |
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| Smith has control problems in loss | Sunday 8/10, 3:07 PM CT |
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Greg Smith had control problems in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park, as he issued seven walks over a mere 4.2 innings of work. Other than that, he only allowed one earned run on three hits.
Our View: Smith is now 0-5 over his last seven starts, and should only be considered in AL-only leagues right now. |
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| Ordonez leads Tigers to win | Sunday 8/10, 3:02 PM CT |
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Magglio Ordonez led the Tigers in Sunday's 6-1 win over Oakland, as he went 2-for-5 with two RBI. Both of his hits were singles.
Our View: He extended his hitting streak to nine games, with three multi-hit efforts over the span. |
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| Robertson in control | Sunday 8/10, 2:57 PM CT |
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Nate Robertson was in control in Sunday's 6-1 win over Comerica Park, as he only issued one earned run on five hits over 7.2 innings, with one walk and five strikeouts.
Our View: He nailed down his first win since June 21, snapping an eight-start skid. |
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| Salazar recalled | Sunday 8/10, 2:50 PM CT |
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Jeff Salazar has been recalled from Triple-A Tucson, according to the AP.
Our View: The outfielder is not worth fantasy consideration, as he only hit .202 with two homers over 99 at-bats with Arizona this season. |
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| Hudson placed on DL | Sunday 8/10, 2:47 PM CT |
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Orlando Hudson has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a dislocated left wrist, according to the AP. Hudson suffered the injury in the sixth inning of Saturday’s loss to Atlanta. Manager Bob Melvin said, "It’s not great, dislocation, fracture of a bone in his wrist, and we’re not 100 percent sure whether he has to have surgery. Probably a pretty good chance, but we will know in the morning. If he has the surgery, he’s out for the rest of the year, and if he doesn’t, there’s still a chance he could be out for the rest of the year."
Our View: Augie Ojeda will now get the bulk of the playing time at second base. |
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| Price set for Triple-A debut | Sunday 8/10, 2:36 PM CT |
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David Price has been promoted to Triple-A Durham and is set to make his debut Wednesday against Norfolk, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Our View: Price likely will be called up to the majors at some point this season, with the only question being whether the Rays will use him as a starter or in relief. The former top pick is worth acquiring off the waiver wire if you have a spot for him. He was 7-0 with a 1.89 ERA at Double-A Montgomery prior to his promotion to Durham. |
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| Baldelli activated | Sunday 8/10, 2:31 PM CT |
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Rocco Baldelli has been activated from the 60-day DL, according to the Tampa Tribune. Carl Crawford has been placed on the 15-day DL as the corresponding move.
Our View: He started Sunday's game in right field, with Eric Hinske roaming left. Baldelli should see plenty of action while Crawford is out, and is worth a look in AL-only leagues if you could use help, namely in the power department. |
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| Crawford placed on DL | Sunday 8/10, 2:27 PM CT |
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Carl Crawford has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a right middle finger tendon subluxation, according to the Tampa Tribune. Rocco Baldelli was activated from the 60-day DL as the adjoining move.
Our View: He is optimistic he will return when first eligible, but if he has ligament damage, his fantasy season would likely be over. He will be examined further by team doctors Monday. |
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| Greinke drops appeal | Sunday 8/10, 2:21 PM CT |
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Zack Greinke has decided to drop his appeal of a five-game suspension, which he began serving Sunday, according to the AP. Greinke was given the suspension for hitting Nick Swisher of Chicago with a pitch in the seventh inning on August 3. Greinke said, "They said more than likely I wouldn’t beat it, so there’s kind of no point to go through with it and that more than likely it would be a waste of time. Even if you’re not guilty, the evidence is too strong against you to have a chance."
Our View: Greinke’s next scheduled start is Saturday against the Yankees and will give him six days between starts, instead of his normal four.
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| Olsen expects to make next start | Sunday 8/10, 2:17 PM CT |
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Scott Olsen expects to make his next start after rolling his ankle on Saturday, according to MLB.com. He said, "It's not that big of a deal right now."
Our View: His next scheduled start would be Thursday against St. Louis. The Marlins are taking a wait-and-see approach, but the training staff believes he will be fine. |
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| Mathis scratched | Sunday 8/10, 2:13 PM CT |
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Jeff Mathis was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to irritation in his right eye, according to the OC Register.
Our View: Mike Napoli took his spot in the lineup at catcher. Mathis is considered day-to-day. |
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| Carrasco to start | Sunday 8/10, 2:08 PM CT |
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D.J. Carrasco is expected to take Jose Contreras' next start in the rotation, which will be Thursday against the Royals, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Our View: The newly recalled Lance Broadway will work as a reliever. Carrasco is worth targeting, as he holds a 2.57 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 21 innings with Chicago this season, with 18 strikeouts. |
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| Hernandez activated | Sunday 8/10, 1:38 PM CT |
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Livan Hernandez has been activated and will start Sunday's game against San Diego, according to the AP. Kip Wells has been designated for assignment to make room for Hernandez on the roster.
Our View: Hernandez, who was claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Wednesday, was 10-8 with the Twins before being designated for assignment on August 1. His record is solid, but his ERA (5.48) and WHIP (1.63) are poor. He has allowed 18 homers over 23 starts, which should not bode well while playing his home games at Coors Field. |
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| Church impressive in batting practice | Sunday 8/10, 1:12 PM CT |
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Ryan Church, who is trying to bounce back from post-concussion syndrome, was reportedly impressive during a batting practice session on Saturday, according to the NY Daily News.
Our View: He hit towering shots over the outfield wall, including one to dead-center, during his batting session at Shea. He then headed to Florida, where he is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment. Barring a setback, Church could return for the Mets' next home stand, which opens August 19 against Atlanta.
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| Uggla blames ankle | Sunday 8/10, 1:07 PM CT |
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Dan Uggla blames his hitting slump on weakness in his ailing ankle, according to the Miami Herald. Uggla is hitting .162 since the All-Star Game, and said, "I've been struggling ever since I came back from the ankle injury. It's just not as strong as it was before."
Our View: Uggla has gone hitless in four of his last six games, and hasn't homered in nine-straight contests. |
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| Wells designated for assignment | Sunday 8/10, 12:59 PM CT |
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Kip Wells has been designated for assignment, according to the AP.
Our View: Wells struggled this season, with a 5.27 ERA and 1.76 WHIP over 27.1 innings, and held little fantasy value prior to his designation. |
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| Bradley won't start until Tuesday | Sunday 8/10, 12:41 PM CT |
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Milton Bradley won't start again for the Rangers until Tuesday, according to MLB.com.
Our View: He has been sitting out with a strained left quad, but ran without a problem before Saturday's game. Going by his history of injuries, he will be a risky fantasy option for the new fantasy week. |
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| Wakefield headed to DL | Sunday 8/10, 12:36 PM CT |
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Tim Wakefield is headed to the DL due to shoulder tightness, according to MLB.com.
Our View: Wakefield was scheduled to next pitch on Tuesday night against the Rangers. Instead, the Red Sox will call up a pitcher from the minors to pitch that night, and Wakefield will be placed on the DL. He isn't expected to miss more than two starts.
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| Rolen sits out Sunday | Sunday 8/10, 12:32 PM CT |
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Scott Rolen was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to his sore left shoulder, according to the AP.
Our View: He was replaced at third base by Marco Scutaro. Rolen is not hurting that much, but doesn't have a lot of mobility. The team is trying to get it stretched out so he can have more. He should be avoided in standard mixed leagues until he proves he can be effective again. |
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| Logan optioned | Sunday 8/10, 12:27 PM CT |
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Boone Logan has been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Sox recalled Chris Getz from Charlotte as the adjoining move.
Our View: Logan failed to impress the Sox this season, as he held a 5.36 ERA and 1.59 WHIP over 40.1 innings over relief, with three losses. |
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| Getz recalled | Sunday 8/10, 12:23 PM CT |
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Chris Getz has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte, according to the Chicago Tribune. Pitcher Boone Logan has been optioned to Charlotte as the corresponding move.
Our View: Getz is good defensively and could work as an infielder and outfielder, but won't like get enough at-bats for him to merit fantasy consideration. |
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