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| Jackson drives in two | Thursday 8/21, 11:47 PM CT |
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Conor Jackson was 2-for-4 with two RBI in Arizona's Thursday night victory against the Padres 4-1.
Our View: Both of Jackson's hits went for doubles Thursday night. He now has 2 RBI in each of his last three games. |
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| Kearns provides winning hit | Thursday 8/21, 11:40 PM CT |
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Austin Kearns's hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the Nationals snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Our View: Kearns was 1-for-3 with a walk Thursday against the Phillies. With the product on the field, don't expect the winning ways of the Nationals to last long. |
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| Webb collects 19th win | Thursday 8/21, 11:31 PM CT |
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Brandon Webb's monster season continued Thursday night against the Padres as he won his 19th game of the season. Webb pitched seven scoreless innings, striking out eight and only allowing three hits.
Our View: Webb has been outstanding this season and is a leading candidate for the NL Cy Young. Expect his dominance to continue as he seeks his 20th win of the season next start. |
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| Thomas thrown out | Thursday 8/21, 11:24 PM CT |
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Frank Thomas was ejected from Thursday's game in the sixth inning for arguing balls and strikes.
Our View: Thomas ended his night 0-2 with a strikeout. Thomas' struggles continue as he is now hitting .231 on the season. |
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| Hanrahan collects save | Thursday 8/21, 10:59 PM CT |
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Joel Hanrahan notched his fourth save of the season Thursday night, as Washington went on to beat Philidelphia 4-3.
Our View: Hanrahan worked two innings Thursday night giving up no earned runs on two hits. |
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| Wright scores winning run | Thursday 8/21, 10:48 PM CT |
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David Wright did his part to contribute to New York's 5-4 win over Atlanta by going 3-for-4 with a home run. Wright also scored three runs, his last was the game-winner coming in the bottom of the ninth.
Our View: David Wright is a fantasy force. He now has 25 homeruns to go along with his team-leading 98 RBI. |
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| Delgado has a huge night | Thursday 8/21, 10:41 PM CT |
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Carlos Delgado went 5-for-5 with three RBI Thursday against the Braves. Delgado capped his big night with a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves that completed a three-game sweep.
Our View: Delgado tied a career high with five hits Thursday night. |
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| Matsui only sign of life | Thursday 8/21, 10:11 PM CT |
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New York's only run production Thursday night was off the bat of Hideki Matsui. His three-run homer in the seventh inning was all the Yankees could muster against Roy Halladay and the Blue Jays losing 14-3.
Our View: Matsui, who returned Tuesday after missing 49 games due to a sore left knee, homered for the first time since June 12 at Oakland. |
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| Ponson gets shelled | Thursday 8/21, 10:04 PM CT |
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Sidney Ponson gave up eight hits and seven earned runs in only two innings of work in Thursday's 14-3 loss to the Blue Jays.
Our View: The Yankees rotation is horrible. This isn't gonna change anytime soon. Expect Ponson to keep starting for the Yankees due to their lack of options. |
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| Scutaro matches career highs | Thursday 8/21, 9:58 PM CT |
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Marco Scutaro matched career highs with four hits and four RBIs in Toronto's thrashing of the Yankees 14-3 on Thursday night.
Our View: Toronto had 21 hits in all Thursday night, one shy of a club high this season. One of Scutaro's four hits was his fifth home run of the season. |
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| Halladay strikes out nine | Thursday 8/21, 9:47 PM CT |
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Roy Halladay notched his 15th win of the season, as the Blue Jays handed New York its worst loss of the season, 14-3 on Thursday night.
Our View: Halladay allowed three earned runs while striking out nine in his seven innings of work against the Yankees. |
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| Duchscherer lands on the DL | Thursday 8/21, 9:36 PM CT |
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All-star SP Justin Duchscherer has been placed on the disabled list, retroactive to Wednesday, because of a pain in the same hip on which he had surgery last summer, according to the AP.
Our View: Duchscherer's MRI revealed no structural damage, so a September return is still in the picture. We'll keep you updated. |
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| Gallagher lands on the DL | Thursday 8/21, 9:29 PM CT |
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Oakland has placed SP Sean Gallagher on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 20, with right shoulder fatigue, according to the AP.
Our View: “Hopefully,” is all A's manager Bob Geren would say when asked if Gallagher will pitch again this season. This doesn't sound to convincing. We'll keep you updated on the situation. |
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| Glavine has successful surgery | Thursday 8/21, 8:57 PM CT |
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Tom Glavine's surgery on Thursday to repair a partially torn flexor tendon in his left elbow and to clean out his shoulder was a success, according to MLB.com.
Our View: "We were pleased by the report that there was not a significant injury to the elbow or shoulder that would prevent Tom from pitching in the future," Braves general manager Frank Wren said. This is great news for Glavine as his career shouldn't be over. |
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| Webb seeks 19th win | Thursday 8/21, 8:42 PM CT |
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Brandon Webb (18-4, 2.85) hopes to continue his dominance tonight in his start against the struggling San Diego Padres.
Our View: Webb has been outstanding this season and is a leading candidate for the NL Cy Young. Expect his dominance to continue tonight against the lackluster Padres. |
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| Sosa suspended | Thursday 8/21, 8:36 PM CT |
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Jorge Sosa has tested positive for amphetamines and has been suspended for 50 games, according to MLB.com.
Our View: Sosa had been playing for Seattle's Triple-A club. His 50-game suspension will carry over into next season. |
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| Manny does it all | Thursday 8/21, 8:17 PM CT |
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Manny Ramirez had a hit, a walk, a run scored and a stolen base for LA in Thursday's 3-1 win over Colorado.
Our View: Manny seems to have new life in LA. Not only is he hitting everything, but now he is swiping bags for the Dodgers. |
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| Duchscherer headed to the DL | Thursday 8/21, 7:39 PM CT |
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Oakland SP Justin Duchscherer is headed to the disabled list after all, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View: Duchscherer's MRI revealed no structural damage, so a September return is still in the picture. We'll keep you updated. |
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| Chamberlain scheduled for mound work | Thursday 8/21, 7:30 PM CT |
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Joba Chamberlain played catch from 60 feet Thursday and is scheduled to throw off a mound on Saturday, according to MLB.com.
Our View: "It's just different being on a mound rather than just playing catch," Chamberlain said. Chamberlain is hoping to come off the disabled list early next month. |
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| Uggla goes yard | Thursday 8/21, 7:04 PM CT |
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Dan Uggla went 1-for-2 with a home run and two walks in the Marlins loss to San Fransisco on Thursday.
Our View: Uggla now has 27 home runs on the season. He should continue to be a great source of power from the second base position. |
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| Wild pitch costs Gregg | Thursday 8/21, 6:36 PM CT |
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Kevin Gregg's wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning on Thursday allowed San Fransisco to score the winning run and defeat Florida 4-3.
Our View: Gregg’s first pitch to Fred Lewis skipped past catcher John Baker, allowing Emmanuel Burriss to score standing up. Expect Gregg to rebound, he has been solid closing games out for Florida all season. |
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| Burriss scores winning run | Thursday 8/21, 6:27 PM CT |
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Emmanuel Burriss scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth to help the Giants defeat the Marlins 4-3 on Thursday.
Our View: After entering Thursday's game against the Marlins in the seventh inning, Manny Burriss went 1-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base. |
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| Wood dominates | Thursday 8/21, 5:55 PM CT |
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Kerry Wood pitched a perfect ninth as he struck out two and collected his 26th save of the season today against the Reds.
Our View: Wood hasn't allowed and earned run in his last seven appearances, his finger issues seem to be a thing of the past. |
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| De La Rosa gets little help | Thursday 8/21, 5:23 PM CT |
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Jorge De La Rosa collected the loss as the Rockies fell to the Dodgers 1-3 on Thursday. De La Rosa only allowed one earned run while striking out three in six innings of work.
Our View: The problem was the Colorado offense which could only manage a single run of support for the hard luck De La Rosa. |
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| Broxton slams the door | Thursday 8/21, 5:09 PM CT |
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Jonathan Broxton struck out three as he collected his 10th save of the season today against the Rockies.
Our View: Expect the domination to continue as the flame-throwing Broxton will continue to receive the save opportunities until Takashi Saito returns. |
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| Loney sparks the offense | Thursday 8/21, 5:03 PM CT |
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James Loney returned to the Dodgers lineup today and sparked the offense with a home run and two RBIs to help the Dodgers defeat the visiting Rockies 3-1.
Our View: The arrival of ManRam has changed the face of this offense, expect Loney to continue hitting for average with plenty of opportunities for RBIs. |
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| Lowe gets 10th win | Thursday 8/21, 4:54 PM CT |
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Derek Lowe only allowed one earned run while striking out seven in Thursday's close 3-1 win over the Rockies.
Our View: Lowe is now 10-10 and has only given up one earned run in each of his last two starts. |
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| No structural damage for Duchscherer | Thursday 8/21, 4:15 PM CT |
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The MRI Justin Duchscherer had Wednesday revealed inflammation in his surgically repaired right hip, but no indications of any structural damage, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View: This is great news for Duchscherer owners because he could end up avoiding the DL altogether. He is scheduled to get a cortisone shot on Friday, and then rest four or five days before he begins throwing. |
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| Zambrano nails down 13th win | Thursday 8/21, 3:53 PM CT |
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Carlos Zambrano only issued one earned run on six hits over seven innings in Thursday's close 3-2 win over the Reds at Wrigley Field, with four walks and four strikeouts. The only run scored against him came on a Jay Bruce home run. Zambrano also hit his fourth home run of the season in the game.
Our View: Zambrano improves to 13-5, and bounced back nicely as he allowed 14 earned runs over his previous two starts (10.1 innings). |
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| Crawford hopes for quick return | Thursday 8/21, 3:33 PM CT |
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Carl Crawford is hoping for a quick return after undergoing surgery last week on his right middle knuckle, according to the Tampa Tribune. The star outfielder said, "I'm going to try my best to get back as soon as possible. I don't know how the rehab is going to go, I don't know how it's going to heal, but I'm definitely hoping for the best and I'm going to do what I can to get back on the field."
Our View: He is scheduled to begin therapy by the end of the week. He wants to return, but there is doubt he will be able to do so. Tampa Bay currently holds a 4.5 game lead ahead of Boston in the AL East. |
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| Walrond sent down | Thursday 8/21, 3:25 PM CT |
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Les Walrond has been sent down to Triple-A Lehigh, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Pedro Feliz was activated from the DL, and Walrond was demoted to make room on the roster.
Our View: Walrond failed to make a positive impact with the Phillies during his brief stint, as he allowed five earned runs, eight hits, and eight walks over 6.1 innings of relief. |
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| Feliz activated | Thursday 8/21, 3:21 PM CT |
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Pedro Feliz has been activated from the DL following his bout with lower-back inflammation, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Les Walrond was demoted to Triple-A Lehigh as the adjoining move. Feliz said, "I'm hitting. I'm fielding. I'm throwing. I'm ready to go. It's been a little bit sore, but it's not painful where I can't play. I feel good to go."
Our View: Feliz could hold favorable fantasy value down the stretch in deeper NL-only leagues (assuming he can stay healthy), as he hit 12 homers and 46 RBI prior to landing on the DL. |
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| Teahen collects two RBI in loss | Thursday 8/21, 3:16 PM CT |
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Mark Teahen went 1-for-2 and collected two RBI in Thursday's 10-3 loss to Cleveland. His hit was a double, his 22nd of the season.
Our View: Teahen ended an 0-for-10 skid over his previous three games. |
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| Greinke falls to 9-9 | Thursday 8/21, 3:12 PM CT |
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Zack Greinke allowed five runs (one earned) on six hits over five innings in Thursday's 10-3 loss to the Indians at Progressive Field, with one walk and four strikeouts.
Our View: Greinke falls to 9-9, and is 2-4 over his last seven starts. He still has a decent 3.86 ERA and would have more wins if not for poor run support in Kansas City. |
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| Sizemore generates seven RBI | Thursday 8/21, 3:08 PM CT |
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Grady Sizemore went 4-for-5 with seven RBI in Thursday's 10-3 win over the Royals. He hit a triple, a three-run homer, and two singles, and also added a stolen base.
Our View: Sizemore reaches a new season-high with 29 homers, and is on the verge of joining the 30/30 club for the first time in his career (he has 31 stolen bases). |
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| Lee earns 18th win | Thursday 8/21, 3:04 PM CT |
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Cliff Lee allowed two earned runs on six hits over seven innings in Thursday's 10-3 win over the Royals at Progressive Field, with two walks and seven strikeouts.
Our View: Lee improves to 18-2, and is 4-0 in August, with two or less earned runs allowed in all four outings. |
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| Pavano to start Saturday | Thursday 8/21, 2:39 PM CT |
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Carl Pavano, who is trying to bounce back from right elbow surgery, has been chosen for Saturday's start against Baltimore, according to the AP. Thomas O'Connell (his agent) said, "Obviously, he’s very excited to be back in the big leagues and to pitch for the club. His plan and his focus was to make it back this year and, obviously, he worked extremely hard to put himself in this position."
Our View: Pavano is worth taking a flier on in deeper AL-only leagues. He will be a risky option, but could also prove to be a pleasant surprise. |
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| Bautista acquired by Toronto | Thursday 8/21, 2:34 PM CT |
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Toronto has acquired infielder Jose Bautista from Pittsburgh for a player to be named, according to the AP.
Our View: The 27-year-old hit .242 over 314 at-bats with the Pirates this season, with 12 homers and 44 RBI. Scott Rolen has been hindered by his shoulder injury and Bautista was added for depth. |
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| Ramirez out for Thursday | Thursday 8/21, 2:30 PM CT |
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Hanley Ramirez is out of Thursday's lineup due to his injured right thumb, according to Marlins.com.
Our View: X-rays were negative and Ramirez does not intend to undergo an MRI. He is considered day-to-day. |
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| Molina has bruised foot | Thursday 8/21, 1:59 PM CT |
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Yadier Molina was scratched from the lineup Wednesday due to a bruised foot, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View: The ailment is believed to be minor, and Molina is considered day-to-day. |
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| Taveras could be dealt in off-season? | Thursday 8/21, 1:55 PM CT |
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Willy Taveras could be traded in the off-season, according to the Denver Post. A move to Washington is believed to be a top possibility.
Our View: The team has Olympic outfielder Dexter Fowler in the minors, and Ryan Spilborghs for depth. Taveras could roam center field in Washington next season if Lastings Milledge gets moved. |
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| Gordon leaves game | Thursday 8/21, 1:38 PM CT |
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Alex Gordon left Thursday's game against the Indians due to upper quad tightness, according to the AP.
Our View: We will keep you posted when his status is updated. |
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| Beckett slated for side-session | Thursday 8/21, 1:33 PM CT |
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Josh Beckett is slated to throw a side session Friday, which is expected to give the Red Sox a better idea as to when he can return to the rotation, according to the Boston Herald. Beckett remains scheduled to pitch on Tuesday in New York, though there are hurdles to clear between now and then. Manager Terry Francona said, "The one thing we haven’t done is we haven’t let him throw. If he’s not ready, we won’t pitch him. We’ll just back him up again and I told him that." Beckett added, "There’s no real change. I probably won’t know anything until I throw."
Our View: While Francona indicated that some of the numbness or “tingling” in Beckett’s right hand has subsided, both Francona and Beckett acknowledged the biggest test will come when Beckett attempts to throw. The Sox have ruled out any major problems, saying the ailment was not related to circulatory issues or an aneurysm. One possible source of the problem is the ulnar nerve, the same nerve that runs through the funny bone and can cause a tingling sensation when aggravated.
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| Burres candidate for Tuesday | Thursday 8/21, 1:09 PM CT |
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Brian Burres is a top candidate to start Tuesday against the White Sox, according to the Baltimore Sun. The team will need a starter, since Dennis Sarfate was demoted to the bullpen.
Our View: Burres was 7-7 with Baltimore this season, with a weak 5.64 ERA and 1.64 WHIP. He should not be considered if handed Tuesday's start against the AL Central-leading White Sox. |
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| Liz to be recalled | Thursday 8/21, 1:05 PM CT |
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Radhames Liz will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in time for Friday's start against the Yankees, according to the Baltimore Sun. The team optioned Garrett Olson to Norfolk as the adjoining move.
Our View: Liz went 2-2 with a solid 2.67 ERA over four starts since being demoted. With Baltimore, he went 4-3 over 10 starts, with a poor 7.47 ERA and 1.79 WHIP. He is only worth consideration in deeper AL-only leagues. |
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| Wagner could return in three weeks? | Thursday 8/21, 12:55 PM CT |
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The Mets estimate that Billy Wagner may return to the Mets in about three weeks, according to the NY Daily News.
Our View: The team added Al Reyes for insurance, but it appears that Wagner could return to the Mets in September. |
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| Church to return Friday | Thursday 8/21, 11:55 AM CT |
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Ryan Church, who was recovering from post-concussion syndrome, will return to the Mets Friday, according to the NY Daily News.
Our View: Church will not return to the starting lineup, and will share playing time with Fernando Tatis in right field. Nick Evans and Dan Murphy will also continue to platoon in left field. Church will not hold favorable fantasy value as a reserve. |
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| Gathright activated from DL | Thursday 8/21, 11:50 AM CT |
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Joey Gathright has been activated from the 15-day DL following his bout with a bruised right shoulder, according to the AP. Mitch Maier has been placed on the 15-day DL as the corresponding move.
Our View: Fantasy owners with Gathright will get speed back to their lineups, as he registered 21 stolen bases this season. |
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| Maier placed on DL | Thursday 8/21, 11:47 AM CT |
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Mitch Maier has been placed on the 15-day DL after suffering multiple facial fractures when he was hit by a pitch against Cleveland, according to the AP. In an adjoining move, the Royals activated Joey Gathright from the 15-day DL and recalled him from his injury rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha.
Our View: This is disappointing for the Royals, as Maier was hitting well with a .339 average over 56 at-bats. |
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| Gabbard on pace for 2009 | Thursday 8/21, 11:26 AM CT |
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Kason Gabbard is continuing his rehab from season-ending elbow surgery, and believes he will be ready for the start of the 2009 campaign, according to the Star-Telegram.
Our View: Gabbard struggled this season due to injuries, but posted a solid 6-1 record in 2007, with a 1.34 WHIP. He could bounce back favorably next season if healthy. |
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| Bradley back in action | Thursday 8/21, 11:21 AM CT |
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Milton Bradley returned to the Rangers' lineup Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game with soreness in his left knee, according to the Star-Telegram.
Our View: He continues to battle a quad injury and has also been forced out of the lineup over the past week with a sinus issue and back stiffness. He went 2-for-3 with a homer Wednesday against Detroit. He will remain an injury risk the rest of the way, but should remain active in lineups.
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| Blalock expected back Friday | Thursday 8/21, 11:16 AM CT |
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Hank Blalock is on pace to return to the Rangers' lineup Friday after playing in the third game of a rehab assignment for Double-A Frisco on Wednesday, according to the Star-Telegram.
Our View: As previously stated, Blalock is expected to work at first base with Chris Davis moving to third. Blalock had two hits in each of the first two games of his rehab stint, and is worth fantasy consideration in deeper leagues when he returns. |
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| Murphy jogging | Thursday 8/21, 11:11 AM CT |
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David Murphy did some jogging Wednesday for the first time since spraining his knee, according to the Star-Telegram. He reported no pain after his session and said, "I’m getting to the point where I’m getting closer to experimenting with sprinting. The good thing is that the things I’ve done so far I’ve had no problem with."
Our View: He could return to the Rangers in early September. He is a candidate for the AL Rookie of the Year award with a .275 average, 15 homers, 74 RBI, 64 runs scored, and seven stolen bases. |
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| Samardzija extends streak | Thursday 8/21, 11:06 AM CT |
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Jeff Samardzija has extended his scoreless-innings streak to 11 (against Cincinnati Wednesday), according to the Daily Herald.
Our View: He is pitching great right now, but really only holds fantasy value in leagues that use middle men. |
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| Pawelek sent home | Thursday 8/21, 11:02 AM CT |
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Mark Pawelek has reportedly been sent home from Single-A Boise, according to the Daily Herald. Pawelek was the Cubs' No. 1 pick in 2005.
Our View: Club officials said Pawelek did not acquire a passport in time for a team trip to Canada. His stock has been down with some inside the organization for a while as well.
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| Ramirez may not play | Thursday 8/21, 10:16 AM CT |
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Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez is "50/50" to play in the team's game Thursday, according to FloridaMarlins.com. Ramirez injured his right thumb sliding into second base on a steal attempt in Wednesday's game.
Our View: The good news is it does not sound like a serious injury. The X-Ray taken on his thumb did not reveal any broken bones, and he is listed as day-to-day. |
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| Diaz will not need surgery | Thursday 8/21, 9:49 AM CT |
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Matt Diaz will not need surgery for his reinjured right knee, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. But he will need to spend another four weeks rehabbing and strengthening the knee.
Our View: Diaz is not worth keeping as a fantasy outfielde. |
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| Silva could return by end of month? | Thursday 8/21, 9:43 AM CT |
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Carlos Silva, who is recovering from right elbow tendinitis, is tentatively slated to return to the Mariners' rotation August 31, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Our View: However, because the Mariners would have to make a roster move to get him eligible, they might wait until September 1 when the rosters expand.
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| Drew misses third straight | Thursday 8/21, 9:16 AM CT |
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J.D. Drew missed his third straight game Wednesday due to lower back stiffness, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View: He is feeling better, but manager Terry Francona opted to keep him out Wednesday since he hadn't particpated in baseball activities for a few days. The plan is for him to take batting practice and then target him to return Friday against Toronto. |
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| Red Sox sign Ross | Thursday 8/21, 9:07 AM CT |
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The Red Sox have signed David Ross to a minor league deal, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View: He will report to Triple-A Pawtucket, and eventually get called up to work as the No. 3 catcher behind Jason Varitek and Kevin Cash. The Sox would need to promote Ross by August 31 to make him eligible for their post-season roster. He will provide solid insurance at the position, but his fantasy value shall remain minimal. |
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| Harang's status uncertain | Thursday 8/21, 8:40 AM CT |
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Manager Dusty Baker is uncertain if Aaron Harang will be able to make his next start Friday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View: Harang is dealing with neck spasms, but may need more time to recover. Harang won't be missed much, as he is 0-3 over his last three starts, with 22 earned runs allowed over the span. |
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| Drew returns to lineup | Thursday 8/21, 8:23 AM CT |
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Stephen Drew returned to the D-Backs' lineup Wednesday after sitting out Tuesday with a sore groin, according to the Arizona Republic.
Our View: Drew has been hitting well since July, and should remain penciled into fantasy lineups. |
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| Gonzalez begins throwing program | Thursday 8/21, 8:20 AM CT |
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Edgar Gonzalez, who is recovering from a strained right elbow, has begun a throwing program, according to the Arizona Republic. He will play catch at 75 to 90 feet, and could be throwing off a mound in a few weeks.
Our View: Gonzalez has a shot to return this season, but is not worth waiting for as a fantasy hurler. He holds a 6.00 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over 48 innings this season, with a 1-3 record. |
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| Tolbert will return in September | Thursday 8/21, 7:59 AM CT |
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Matt Tolbert, who has been out since May due to a torn ligament in his left thumb, will definitely be called up when rosters expand in September, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View: He will provide depth for the Twins' stretch run at the AL Central division title, but won't likely get enough at-bats to make him fantasy worthy. |
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| Cuddyer sheds walking boot | Thursday 8/21, 7:54 AM CT |
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Michael Cuddyer is out of his walking boot, according to the Star Tribune. He is recovering from a broken left foot.
Our View: He has a shot to return to Minnesota in mid-September, but his impact may not be solid enough to merit keeping him on fantasy rosters (in mixed leagues) until then. |
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| Punto back to shortstop | Thursday 8/21, 7:51 AM CT |
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Nick Punto is expected to get most of the starts at shortstop now with Alexi Casilla back at second base, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View: Either way, he remains a middle infielder. Adam Everett is expected to get some starts at shortstop as well. |
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| Bass sent down | Thursday 8/21, 7:47 AM CT |
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Brian Bass has been sent down to Triple-A Rochester, according to the Star Tribune. The team activated Alexi Casilla from the DL as the adjoining move.
Our View: Bass failed to impress as a reliever this season, as he held a 4.87 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 68.1 innings, with 32 strikeouts. |
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| Casilla activated | Thursday 8/21, 7:43 AM CT |
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Alexi Casilla has been activated from the 15-day DL following his recovery from a torn ligament in his right thumb, according to the Star Tribune. He went 4-for-7 in two games during his rehab stint with Single-A Beloit. To make room on the roster, Minnesota sent Brian Bass to Triple-A Rochester.
Our View: Casilla should be ready to pencil into fantasy lineups for the next fantasy week. |
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| Moss returns | Thursday 8/21, 7:28 AM CT |
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Brandon Moss is dealing with a twisted left ankle, but returned to the Pirates' lineup Wednesday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View: He was only bothered by the injury as he went 2-for-4 against the Cardinals, with a single and a double. |
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| House sent down | Thursday 8/21, 7:13 AM CT |
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J.R. House has been sent down to Triple-A Round Rock, according to the Houston Chronicle. He was moved to make room for Jose Castillo on the roster.
Our View: House has good power but did not get a chance to display it with only three at-bats during his stint with the Astros. |
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| Smith approaching innings high | Thursday 8/21, 7:03 AM CT |
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Greg Smith is approaching a new career-high for innings pitched, but is feeling good, according to the SF Chronicle. Pitching coach Kurt Young said, "I think the stuff we do in between starts has allowed him to get to this point, and his arm is feeling good. He's comfortable for this time of year."
Our View: Smith may be feeling good, but he is still winless in his last six starts, with an average of 3.3 walks per outing. |
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| Castillo remains on rehab assignment | Thursday 8/21, 12:01 AM CT |
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Luis Castillo continues his rehab assignment to heal his left hip flexor, and in a game on Wednesday, he went 1-for-4 with an RBI and run scored, according to Mets.com.
Our View: Castillo has lost a lot of his speed, which had been his best asset for fantasy owners. He remains a decent option in NL-only leagues, but not mixed league formats. |
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