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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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