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Isringhausen may be done for the seasonTuesday 8/19, 11:52 PM CT
St. Louis Cardinals RP Jason Isringhausen (elbow) could be done for the rest of the season, according to MLB.com.

Our View: An MRI and exam revealed right elbow tendinitis and a partial tendon tear in his flexor group. The Cardinals announced Isringhausen's test results following Tuesday's game against Pittsburgh. Manager Tony La Russa anticipates that Isringhausen will miss the remainder of the season. No ligament damage was found during Isringhausen's exam.
Carpenter working to returnTuesday 8/19, 11:32 PM CT
Cardinals RHP Chris Carpenter, nursing a strained shoulder, threw off flat ground on Tuesday and reported no problems, according to MLB.com. Carpenter plans to repeat the process on Wednesday.

Our View: Carpenter has been out since his August 10th start in Chicago when he experienced shoulder pain and had to leave the game. The Cardinals are hopeful of getting him back in the rotation for the stretch run, but want to make sure the righty is completely healthy before taking that step.
Helton improvingTuesday 8/19, 11:21 PM CT
Rockies trainer Keith Dugger was upbeat after getting back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins review of first baseman Todd Helton’s situation, according to the Rocky Mountain News. He said Watkins confirmed the problem with the L5 disk, and recommended continuation of the rehab program Dugger had in place. “The problem we have is we don’t have a time frame before us for stepping back into baseball activities,” said Dugger. “We have to move step by step. Todd felt really good (Tuesday).”

Our View: Not having a timetable is no good, but it sounds like Helton is improving and they have a target on the correct problem. We doubt he returns as quickly as hoped, but he could jump back in the fray late this season. Stay tuned.
Nats option CastroTuesday 8/19, 11:12 PM CT
The Washington Nationals have optioned outfielder Kory Castro to Triple-A Columbus, making room on the roster for newly-acquired Anderson Hernandez, according to the Washington Post.

Our View: The Nats intend to use Castro as their utility wild card moving forward, but today, they need room to add the infielder coming from the Mets, the player to be named later in the deal that sent reliever Luis Ayala to New York.
Nationals acquire Hernandez from MetsTuesday 8/19, 11:09 PM CT
Reports indicate the Washington Nationals acquired second baseman Anderson Hernandez from the New York Mets as the player to be named later in the deal that sent reliever Luis Ayala to the Mets, according to the Washington Post.

Our View: According to the Post, Hernandez will join the Nationals Wednesday, August 20th.
Maddux to go on FridayTuesday 8/19, 11:07 PM CT
Greg Maddux will resume his Dodgers career when he starts on Friday night in Philadelphia, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Manager Joe Torre prefers to hold Maddux over for the opener of a series against the Phillies to having him face the Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Maddux last pitched for San Diego on Friday night, when he lost to the Phillies, but he limited them to a Pat Burrell solo home run in seven innings with four strikeouts and no walks. He's 0-2 with a 2.70 ERA against the Phillies this year, and 2-0 with a 5.40 ERA against the Rockies.
Looper rolls, but Cards fall shortTuesday 8/19, 10:41 PM CT
The Cardinals suffered the loss, 4-1 versus Pittsburgh, but the blame can't be put on starter Braden Looper, pitching seven innings to allow just one run on three hits with two walks and two strikeouts.

Our View: Looper has managed just two wins since June 29th, giving up multiple homers in five of those 10 games. Tonight he failed to surrender a single one, but his offense coudn't get runs on the board.
Snell dominates St. LouisTuesday 8/19, 10:38 PM CT
The Pirates got just enough hits and more than enough runs to pull the 4-1 win over St. Louis, thanks in large part to the efforts of RHP Ian Snell. Snell pitched seven innings of shutout baseball, allowing just four hits and one walked powered by eight strikeouts.

Our View: Snell improves to 5-10 on the season with a 5.60 ERA. He has registered just two wins since April 12th before this evening, though he has allowed just nine earned runs over his last four starts.
Doumit goes 3-for-4 vs CardsTuesday 8/19, 10:32 PM CT
The Pirates found fewer hits but made much better use of the opportunities, scoring the 4-1 win over St. Louis off the bat of catcher Ryan Doumit. Doumit went 3-for-4 with a double to score one RBI and one run scored.

Our View: Doumit's average has fallen a bit, hitting .317 last month but slipping to .276 in August. He hasn't hit a home run since July 22nd and carries just seven RBIs this month.
Moehler continues to find the wayTuesday 8/19, 10:20 PM CT
Houston RHP Brian Moehler wasn't especially dominant tonight, but he put the Brewers in a loss with an efficient outing off the mounth. Moehler pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (only one earned) on nine hits with one walk and four strikeouts.

Our View: Moehler has been strong, now standing at 3-0 in four starts through August. The one walk surrendered tonight is his first since July 29th, also giving up just one homer along that same span.
Blum homers over BrewersTuesday 8/19, 10:16 PM CT
The Astros pulled the 5-2 win over Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers this evening, an effort led by shortstop Geoff Blum. Blum went 1-for-3 at the dish, hitting his 12th home run of the season to total three RBIs and one runs scored on the night.

Our View: Blum hit just .196 last month but totaled four homers with 11 RBIs. Thus far in August he touts an improved average, .263, with three homers and 11 RBIs, and we still have a couple of weeks to go.
Brewers fail to support SheetsTuesday 8/19, 10:12 PM CT
The Brewers found troubles against the Astros this evening, falling 5-2 to leave Ben Sheets out in the cold. Sheets pitched six innings, allowing five runs (all earned) on five hits with one walk and seven strikeouts.

Our View: Sheets moves to 11-7 on the season with an ERA of 3.16. He has gone 1-3 in August thus far despite allowing just 10 earned runs over four starts with five walks and 21 strikeouts.
Harden puts Cincy in the cornerTuesday 8/19, 9:45 PM CT
The Cubbies put the hurt on the Cincinnati Reds this evening, thanks to the arm of ace Rich Harden. Harden went seven innings of shutout baseball, allowing just two hits with no walks and 10 strikeouts.

Our View: One of the more dominating performances of Harden's season, the hurler can count it as another in a string of strong starts. Since July 21, Harden has pitched 36 2/3 innings, allowing a combined total of seven earned runs with 11 walks and 49 strikeouts.
Delgado drives in two vs BravesTuesday 8/19, 9:41 PM CT
In the Mets 8-3 trouncing of the Atlanta Braves this evening, it was first baseman Carlos Delgado serving as the voice of power, going 1-for-4 with a double to score two RBIs and one run scored on the night.

Our View: After hitting .357 in July, Delgado has slipped to .222 in August, though his three homers with 12 RBIs helps ease the pain just a bit.
Braves fail to support Jo-Jo vs MetsTuesday 8/19, 9:33 PM CT
Atlanta LHP Jo-Jo Reyes watched a strong performance go down the tubes this evening as his offense failed to support the cause, falling 8-3 to the Mets. Reyes pitched six innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts.

Our View: Reyes gets no decision, stuck at 0-3 over his last five starts running through July and August. He's allowed more than a few earned runs along the way, 17 to be exact (two more than he surrendered through six June starts combined).
Chipper swings well, but Braves fallTuesday 8/19, 9:29 PM CT
The Braves and Mets locked it up on offense tonight with third baseman Chipper Jones doing the damage for Atlanta. Jones went 2-for-3 with an RBI and one run scored on the night. It wasn't nearly enough as the Braves fell, 8-3.

Our View: Jones missed a bit of time at the beginning of the month but is right back on track, hitting .303 since with seven RBI and eight runs scored.
Bergmann gets no decision but pitches wellTuesday 8/19, 9:11 PM CT
The pitching in Washington has been nothing short of suspect this season, but RHP Jason Bergmann provided a bit of optimism this evening though his team fell 5-4 to Philadelphia. Bergmann pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits with no walks and four strikeouts.

Our View: While his control has been all over the map, Bergmann is starting to show a bit of promise. His team failed to get the offense going to secure the win, but two strong outings in his last three starts could be the start of better returns.
Victorino leads Phillies to win over NatsTuesday 8/19, 9:07 PM CT
Outfielder Shane Victorino was the main source of power for the Phillies' offense in the 5-4 win over Washington this evening, going 2-for-3 with a double and a triple to total two runs scored.

Our View: All five RBIs were spread through different hitters for the Phillies this evening. For Victorino, there have been struggles. After hitting .333 last month with seven homers and 20 RBIs, he has fallen to .236 in August with two home runs and eight RBIs.
Harris homers vs PhilliesTuesday 8/19, 9:04 PM CT
The Nats and Phillies brought their sticks to the yard this evening as the hometown heroes, Philadelphia, emerged victorious, 5-4. The top fantasy man for Washington was outfielder Willie Harris, going 2-for-5 with his 10th homer of the season to total one RBI and two runs scored.

Our View: After hitting .291 last month with four homers and 15 RBIs, Harris has hit just .275 in August with three homers and eight RBIs. He still has time to improve, but we had hoped to see a significant level of progress.
Dodgers send Stults down Tuesday 8/19, 8:43 PM CT
The Dodgers optioned lefty Eric Stults to Triple-A Las Vegas to make room for the recently-acquired (again) Greg Maddux, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.

Our View: Stults had been recalled on Thursday and hadn't made a single appearance in between.
Wainwright set to return, but as what?Tuesday 8/19, 8:35 PM CT
Adam Wainwright is ready to face big league hitters, though whether he will come back as a reliever or as a starter is not yet resolved, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Wainwright said he would prefer to make his return as a starter, but will embrace whatever role the Cardinals decide he should take. There has been talk that Wainwright's role for the stretch run is tied to the status of right-hander Chris Carpenter -- out with a shoulder strain -- who came through a toss session in good shape on Tuesday. But manager Tony La Russa made the point that the Carpenter-Wainwright scenario isn't necessarily a package deal. Because of a schedule that includes two off-days this week and two more next week, the Cardinals have some flexibility in how they assemble their rotation for the near future. Wainwright just hopes to know soon which way the Cardinals want to go with him.
Hudson rejoins team for moral supportTuesday 8/19, 8:19 PM CT
Arizona second baseman Orlando Hudson was back in the clubhouse Tuesday, rejoining his team after undergoing two surgeries on his left wrist, according to MLB.com.

Our View: An injury to his left wrist, which has required two surgeries, will keep the Gold Glove second baseman out of action for the rest of the season. Last year, he tore ligaments in his thumb and was forced to miss the final three-plus weeks of the season. During batting practice he walked around with a fungo bat and stood out at his second base position talking with Chris Burke while Burke took grounders.
Morgan gets starting spotTuesday 8/19, 7:57 PM CT
Nyjer Morgan was called up by the team following Monday's game to take Doug Mientkiewicz's spot on the 25-man roster as he spends time on the bereavement list, but he has been inserted into tonight's starting lineup as outfielder Nate McLouth battles flu-like symptoms, according to MLB.com.

Our View: With this latest callup, Morgan has been with the Pirates now three separate times this season. However, Tuesday marked just Morgan's fifth start in the 41 games with the Major League club. Morgan had six hits in 42 at-bats with the Pirates this year. After a rough start to the season -- one that started with minimal playing time at the Major League level -- Morgan has rediscovered his swing in recent weeks. Since the start of July, Morgan has hit .340 with 13 extra-base hits, 19 RBIs and 36 runs scored. He also has 25 stolen bases during that seven-week span.
Paulino diagnosed with bursitisTuesday 8/19, 7:41 PM CT
Astros right-hander Felipe Paulino was diagnosed with bursitis in his throwing shoulder after being examined by team medical director David Lintner on Tuesday, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Paulino, who made only one rehab appearance before coming down with shoulder soreness, will begin a throwing program on flat ground, and his timetable for a return to the mound will be determined by how quickly he progresses. The club hasn't ruled out Paulino pitching in September, but winter ball appears to be a more realistic goal.
Harang suffering from neck spasmsTuesday 8/19, 7:36 PM CT
It's been a difficult season for Aaron Harang, becoming more complicated after the right-hander's scheduled start on Thursday was pushed back because of neck spasms, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Instead of facing the Cubs, Harang will now start Friday's series opener vs. the Rockies at Coors Field. Josh Fogg, originally scheduled on Friday, will take Harang's place and start on Thursday.
Tejada sitting versus SheetsTuesday 8/19, 7:33 PM CT
Astros manager Cecil Cooper went heavy on the left-handed hitters to face Brewers co-ace Ben Sheets and found that to be a perfect opportunity to give his shortstop Miguel Tejada a rest, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Cooper played Darin Erstad in left, Michael Bourn in center and Geoff Blum at shortstop. David Newhan started at second, while the red-hot Ty Wigginton moved back to his normal position at third after playing more than a week in left field.
Votto returnsTuesday 8/19, 7:10 PM CT
Joey Votto will start on Tuesday for the first time since returning to the Reds from the bereavement list following the sudden passing of his father, according to MLB.com. "Obviously, the last week was hard," Votto said at his locker on Tuesday before the Reds played the Cubs. "Being around the guys is a real good distraction. It's helped take my mind off everything. I love what I do. It's a good opportunity to do what my dad would have wanted me to do."

Our View: After Votto's bereavement reached the seven-day limit, he came back from Canada and rejoined the roster by rule. But he was given more time to ease his way back by manager Dusty Baker. In both games on Saturday and Sunday against the Cardinals, Votto appeared once as a pinch-hitter. He notched an RBI single on Sunday. The 25-year-old entered Tuesday batting .281 with 14 home runs and 54 RBIs. He was hitting .375 (12-for-40) over his previous 12 games, and was slotted in the fifth spot in the lineup against the Reds on Tuesday.
Wagner out indefinitelyTuesday 8/19, 5:52 PM CT
Billy Wagner's latest MRI showed more swelling in his left elbow, and he remains out indefinitely. The closer tells the New York Post that he does intend to pitch again this season. "They told me that I'd take some time, let the inflammation get out of the elbow, and when it starts feeling better, to start doing more baseball-type activities," Wagner says. "Right now, I'm going to take some time. I can do some light throwing, continue to rehab and see how it progresses."

Our View: The Mets will need to continue using Aaron Heilman (and friends), and it sounds like they have no intention of rushing Wagner. Fantasy owners are in a tough spot, as there are only five weeks to go and we don't know when Billy will be back.
Flores back in the lineupTuesday 8/19, 5:32 PM CT
Jesus Flores is back in the lineup on Tuesday, the Washington Post notes. He sprained his right knee during a collision on Saturday.

Our View: Did you realize that Flores leads the Nats with 52 RBI? That is (A) a positive statement about this young catcher's campaign and (b) a very sad statement about this lineup.
Braun out on TuesdayTuesday 8/19, 4:44 PM CT
Ryan Braun will not start on Tuesday, one night after aggravating his strained lower back/ribcage, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. "It's just one of those nagging injuries that's probably not going to go away completely while I'm playing," Braun admits. "I'll have to deal with it. I hope it goes away completely. But, realistically, the way this game is, it probably won't." The outfielder recently missed six days due to the ailment.

Our View: The fantasy stud remains day-to-day, and it sounds like he might need to bite down and play with this injury the rest of the way. That could create some headaches for fantasy owners.
Tomko activatedTuesday 8/19, 4:22 PM CT
The Padres have activated pitcher Brett Tomko from the 15-day DL, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Tomko had been out since June 30 due to a strained right elbow.

Our View: Tomko can work either as a starter or a reliever, and he may need to join the rotation in place of Greg Maddux. Regardless, fantasy owners shouldn't count on this veteran.
Looper has quality match-upTuesday 8/19, 3:24 PM CT
Braden Looper will make the start for the Cardinals tonight against the Pirates, and he has a good track record against players on Pittsburgh's current roster. Combined, those players are hitting just .197 off of Looper in 66 at-bats. No one on the team with more than 10 at-bats against Looper is hitting better than .182.

Our View: In his last five starts, Looper has just a 2-2 record, but he has not given up more than two earned runs in any of them, and his ERA during that time is 2.18. He does not put up great strikeout totals, but he certainly has value in fantasy leagues, especially NL-only leagues.
Belisle done for yearTuesday 8/19, 2:51 PM CT
Cincinnati pitcher Matt Belisle is out for the rest of the season after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right knee, according to the AP.

Our View: Belisle was in the minor leagues when he injured the knee, as he struggled to a 7.28 ERA in six starts in the majors.
Estrada recalledTuesday 8/19, 2:40 PM CT
Washington recalled pitcher Marco Estrada to take the roster spot of Luis Ayala, who was traded to the Mets, according to the AP. Estrada was 9-6 with a 3.09 ERA in stints at Double-A and Triple-A this season.

Our View: Estrada will likely be put in the bullpen, though he may get a chance to start down the road. He does not have any fantasy value at this time.
Gonzalez could see struggles continueTuesday 8/19, 1:32 PM CT
Adrian Gonzalez is scuffling in August, and it does not bode well for him that he has to go up against Arizona left-hander Doug Davis on Tuesday. Gonzalez has just four hits in 21 at-bats (.190) in his career against Davis, with four strikeouts and no walks.

Our View: The San Diego first baseman is hitting only .255 in August and has struck out in 25 percent of his at-bats, which is above his normal rate. Fantasy owners with other options at the position should think about using them.
Pujols batters SnellTuesday 8/19, 1:18 PM CT
Fans sitting in the bleachers at Busch Stadium should pay close attention tonight when Albert Pujols bats, in anticipation of a ball coming their way. Ian Snell goes for Pittsburgh this evening, and against him, Pujols is hitting .444 (12-for-27) with four home runs and an OPS of 1.508.

Our View: Pujols lasted into the second round of some fantasy drafts amid spring reports that his elbow was one swing away from exploding. Well, those that got him that late are rejoicing, as the All-Star first baseman is hitting .348, good for second in the National League. He also his a .459 OBP and 26 home runs.
Wigginton has great match-upTuesday 8/19, 1:08 PM CT
Ty Wigginton has had a superb August, and he could continue that Tuesday when he and the Astros go up against Milwaukee hurler Ben Sheets. In 28 career at-bats against Sheets, Wigginton is hitting .429 with two home runs and seven RBI.

Our View: Wigginton has been on fire in August, and won the NL Player of the Week award last week. He is hitting .473 with six home runs and an absurd .927 slugging percentage. Needless to say, he's someone that should be on fantasy teams in all formats.
Francoeur hits Perez wellTuesday 8/19, 12:55 PM CT
Jeff Francoeur has a quality match-up tonight when he faces off against Mets hurler Oliver Perez. Francoeur has a career .350 batting average against the lefty, with two home runs in 20 at-bats.

Our View: Francoeur has had an awful season, much to the disappointment of fantasy owners who used a relatively high pick on him. The outfielder has just a .203 average in August, but if you have him on your NL-only squad, tonight may be a good night to use him.
Nolasco good start tonightTuesday 8/19, 12:38 PM CT
Ricky Nolasco, who was 5-0 before the All Star break, hasn't been the dominating arm since, but he's also faced off against some stiff competition. The right-hander gave up two runs on 10 hits in six innings to a good hitting Cardinals batting order in his last start, so tonight's task of subduing the Giants will be a cake wake in comparison.

Our View: Florida has the power bats to take advantage of the elements (wind blowing out) tonight, and they have the right pitcher on the mound to shut down the top of the Giants' order. No team is a worse fit to their home park than that of the Giants. San Fran is 17-24 at home against right-handed starters and score a mere 3.78 runs per game. Florida on the other hand is 20-19 on the road against righties and have pounded out an average of 5.46 runs per contest
Wagner to have elbow examinedTuesday 8/19, 10:36 AM CT
Billy Wagner will have his left elbow examined today, according to the New York Daily News. He is suffering from elbow stiffness and remains on the disabled list.

Our View: Wagner was eligible to come off the DL Monday, but is still having some problems. There is no word on when fantasy owners can expect one of their top-notch closers back.
Volquez start pushed backTuesday 8/19, 10:16 AM CT
Edinson Volquez will not throw on Friday in Colorado when his turn in the rotation comes, according to the Dayton Daily News. The team simply wants to give Volquez an extra day of rest, and he will be in line to start on Saturday.

Our View: Volquez has been a gem for fantasy owners, who should not mind the Reds doing their part to keep the young right-hander healthy.
Oswalt recruiting SheetsTuesday 8/19, 9:54 AM CT
Houston pitcher Roy Oswalt and Milwaukee hurler Ben Sheets are close friends, and Oswalt has been on a bit of a recruiting pitch, trying to get Sheets to consider the Astros when he becomes a free agent in the offseason, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Our View: Sheets and Oswalt would make a potent combo in Houston, but it is likely Sheets' destination will have a lot more to do with the money offered than where his friends are.
Maine loses zip on his fastballTuesday 8/19, 9:01 AM CT
John Maine fared well on Monday, but he has lost the velocity on his fastball, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. Maine had been suffering from shoulder problems, and the team concedes he may not get his velocity back this season. "There might be some good innings and bad innings. But, for the most part, he's going to be where we saw him today -- 88 to 90," said Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen.

Our View: This is somewhat troubling news for fantasy owners counting on Maine down the stretch. On one hand, this could lead to worse performances and fewer strikeouts down the road. However, if he can continue to throw as well as he did on Monday - five innings, no runs allowed - then there are no problems.
Moss to return FridayTuesday 8/19, 8:26 AM CT
Brandon Moss will likely return to the team on Friday after tests revealed his sprained ankle was improving, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He will not play Tuesday or Wednesday in the team's two-game series in St. Louis.

Our View: Moss holds little fantasy value, with just four home runs, 16 RBI and an on-base percentage of .318.
Capps slims downTuesday 8/19, 8:23 AM CT
Pirates closer Matt Capps has shed 15 pounds on his rehab assignment and admitted that his weight helped contribute to his shoulder problems, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I think it affected my throwing, my ability to be at my best, and I've learned from this," he said.

Our View: Capps will be activated from the disabled list on Friday and will resume his role as the team's closer, sans the extra weight.
Glavine to have MRITuesday 8/19, 8:21 AM CT
Tom Glavine will undergo an MRI on Wednesday that will determine the extent of the injury to his left elbow, according to Braves.com.

Our View: If the injury is just a torn flexor tendon, Glavine will undergo surgery the next day, and he could be back in 2009. If there is ligament damage to the elbow, his career is likely over.
Wainwright's role still up in the airTuesday 8/19, 7:54 AM CT
Adam Wainwright's role with the team will be in part determined by how Chris Carpenter fares in his throwing today, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. If Carpenter feels good, Wainwright will probably come back as a reliever, otherwise he could resume his role as a starter.

Our View: The problem for fantasy owners is if Wainwright does return as a reliever, it won't necessarily be as a closer. Rookie Chris Perez has been strong in that role, so Wainwright could come back in long relief, which diminishes his value.
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