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Meyer pounded by RoyalsThursday 9/4, 11:37 PM CT
Dan Meyer had a rough outing on Thursday night as he was pounded for eight runs, seven earned, in the Athletics 9-6 loss to the Royals. Meyer allowed nine hits and two walks while recording just 10 outs.

Our View: Meyer has allowed 22 runs over 13 innings spanning his last four appearances, and that's good for a 15.23 ERA folks. Stay far away from this lefty, he is totally lost at the moment as he has been for his entire major league career.
Suppan falls to PadresThursday 9/4, 10:37 PM CT
Jeff Suppan lasted 5.1 innings on Thursday and the results were predictably average as he allowed five runs, four earned, in his eighth loss of the year.

Our View: This was actually Suppan's first loss in in six decisions during which time he lasted seven innings five times. Suppan is only advisable as an injury fill-in if you are in a mixed league or if you are in desperate need of picking up some wins.
Estes great in returnThursday 9/4, 10:33 PM CT
In his first start since late May, Shawn Estes was spectacular in holding the Brewers to one run over six innings in his second victory of the year.

Our View: Estes walked only one batter, but he also punched out only one hitter, in a tidy seven hit effort. He will remain in the Padres rotation the rest of the way, but expecting a repeat of tonight's effort moving forward is probably pushing it.
Kendall slowly contributing Thursday 9/4, 10:30 PM CT
Jason Kendall had a hit and stole a bag for the Brewers on Thursday night.

Our View: Kendall is hitting a middling .256 with just 41 RBI, but he has scored 43 runs while adding six stolen bases as he continues to be a bottom tier second backstop in mixed leagues.
Hardy surging at the plateThursday 9/4, 10:28 PM CT
Every one of the Brewers nine starters had a single hit on Thuursday, and J.J. Hardy was the only one to take a ball over the fence, his 22nd blast of the year.

Our View: Hardy has done a remarkable job of following up last years breakout performance (.277-26-80) with a virtually identical campaign this season (.290-22-67). Hardy has knocked in eight runs in his last 11 games as he continues to surge at the plate.
Hundley drives in two runsThursday 9/4, 10:25 PM CT
Nick Hundley went 2-for-4 with two RBI on Thursday night in the Padres 5-2 victory over the Brewers.

Our View: Hundley has three home runs in his last seven games and has 18 RBI through his first 128 major league at bats. If the kid can work on his BB/K ratio (0.18), he just might have a bright future.
Venable making most of startsThursday 9/4, 10:20 PM CT
Will Venable, continuing to start in place of the injured Jody Gerut, hit his first career home run on Thursday night as he went 2-for-4 to give him four hits in his first 11 AB (.348).

Our View: Gerut could miss another week of games with his finger injury, so Venable could have some short term value in NL-only leagues if he keeps the stroke rolling.
Guzman loses hit streakThursday 9/4, 9:11 PM CT
Cristian Guzman lost an 8-game hitting streak that produced 21 hits by going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and a caught stealing on Thursday night.

Our View: Well, if you're going to lose a streak, you might as well go out big right? Guzman is hitting .309 with 69 runs scored, and considering his cost on draft day, you had better not dare complain about this rough outing if you have him on your roster.
Johnson suddenly hitting wellThursday 9/4, 9:08 PM CT
Kelly Johnson had two hits in four at bats on Thursday out of the second hole in the order for the Braves.

Our View: The Braves are in a bit of a quandary. Johnson has eight hits in his last three starts while Martin Prado has nine in his last five. With the return to the lineup of Chipper Jones and Casey Kotchman, either Johnson or Prado will likely be out of the lineup on most nights.
Gonzalez picks up ninth saveThursday 9/4, 9:04 PM CT
Mike Gonzalez picked up his ninth save on Thursday night with a one inning, three strikeout performance against the Nationals. This was his 39th straight save conversion, the longest current streak in the majors.

Our View: Gonzalez has rebounded from his arm injury quite well with 27 K in 24 innings to go along with a 1.13 WHIP. A healthy season in 2009 will make a huge difference for a Braves club that struggled for half the year to find a closer.
Martis loses first startThursday 9/4, 9:01 PM CT
Shairon Martis lost his first major league appearance though he allowed just two runs over five innings against the Braves.

Our View: Martis did himself in on this night by walking five batters on the evening. It's tough to excel in this game as a youngster when everything goes right, and when you give the opposing team that much help, you're basically sunk.
Parr wins in first appearanceThursday 9/4, 8:59 PM CT
James Parr, in his major league debut, hurled six scoreless innings to defeat the Nationals on Thursday night in the Braves 2-0 victory.

Our View: One heck of a performance for the youngster in place of Jo-Jo Reyes. Given the profound struggles of Reyes of late (0-6 with a 7.75 ERA in his past nine appearances), Parr could easily pick up a couple more starts in September.
Workload not a concern for ParraThursday 9/4, 8:52 PM CT
Manny Parra has already thrown 153.2 innings this season, and though that is already more than the 133 he threw last year, the team currently has no plans to set an innings pitched limit for him, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Our View: The team likes to limit pitchers to a growth rate of about 25 innings per season, but given that they are in the playoff hunt and that he hasn't showed any type of obvious signals that he is wearing down, the team plans to continue to run Parra out there every five days.
Belliard leaves with injured groinThursday 9/4, 8:31 PM CT
Ronnie Belliard left the Nationals game in the seventh inning on Friday night with an injured right groin suffered while beating out a hit, according to the Miami Herald.

Our View: Kory Castro entered the game tonight, though if Belliard is out the team might turn to Aaron Boone at first base, at least until Dimitri Young returns next week.
Sheets to start on Saturday?Thursday 9/4, 8:13 PM CT
Ben Sheets is on schedule to make his start on Saturday after he was pulled from his last start due to "cramping" in his groin, according to MLB.com. "Nutrition and [hydration] is a big part of staying healthy, and we really focus on it. We come to find out that Benny, at times, has trouble doing that."

Our View: This is new news. Apparently, the team is now floating the idea that Sheets didn't injury his groin as he was merely suffering from dehydration. Drink some Gatorade will ya Ben? We don't know if we believe this explanation or not. Guess we'll find out come Saturday.
Young to return next weekThursday 9/4, 7:58 PM CT
Dmitri Young (diabetes), currently playing at Single-A ball, is expected to rejoin the Nationals next Tuesday, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Young will likely be nothing more than a backup at first base to Ronnie Belliard who has hit very well in the second half (.338 with a .865 OPS in 130 AB), though its great news to hear that Young has been able to overcome his diabetes.
Posey to play with San Jose GiantsThursday 9/4, 7:47 PM CT
Buster Posey, the Giants number one selection in the 2008 Entry draft, will join the Giants Single-A club in San Jose this weekend, according to the Giants Official Website. Posey will play for the club in the playoffs after hitting .385 in seven games with the Giants Arizona Rookie League club.

Our View: Bengie Molina has been great behind the dish, but he has just one year left on his deal and the belief is that the team won't resign him after the end of next season and will go with Posey as their starter in 2010.
Reinke has MRI on shoulderThursday 9/4, 7:36 PM CT
Chad Reineke had an MRI on his shoulder, and though the results are not back yet, there is a growing suspicion that he might miss the rest of the season, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Reineke is 2-1 with a 5.00 ERA in four starts with the Padres this season. There is no timetable available until the results of the test are back, but it would be wise not to count on any further contributions from Reineke this season.
Gerut to miss another week?Thursday 9/4, 7:30 PM CT
Jody Gerut's injured finger could keep him on the sidelines for another week, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Gerut hasn't been ruled out of returning this weekend from the sprained ligament, but it's best to plan on him being out of action at least through the rest of this week. Will Venable will likely continue to play in his place.
Escobar rearing to returnThursday 9/4, 6:57 PM CT
It turns out that Yunel Escobar won't need much time off after injuring his shoulder on Wednesday night as he showed up on Thursday, took batting practice, and said he was ready to go, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Escobar didn't start on Thursday but he should be back in action by the weekend at the latest. Omar Infante started in his stead on this night.
Chipper back in the lineupThursday 9/4, 6:54 PM CT
Updating an earlier story, Chipper Jones did indeed return to the lineup on Thursday night for the Braves after he awoke with little swelling in his injured knee, according to MLB.com. "I don't have any fluid in my joints," said Jones. The pain has subsided pretty quickly."

Our View: If you own Jones, activate him immediately, though don't be surprised if he visits the doctors office again before the season is through.
Reyes to have start pushed backThursday 9/4, 6:37 PM CT
Jo-Jo Reyes will have his next start pushed back to Sunday after he spent some time away from the team for the birth of his first child., according to MLB.com. James Parr will start in his place on Thursday night against the Nationals.

Our View: Parr was 13-7 with a 3.52 ERA in 28 starts in the minors this season and appears to be auditioning for a role in the Braves rotation for the 2009 season with the uncertainties that are John Smoltz and Tim Hudson. Reyes has stunk of late anyway going 0-6 with a 7.75 ERA in his past nine appearances, maybe his kid will wake him up from the fog he has been in.
Jimenez looks to reboundThursday 9/4, 6:33 PM CT
Ubaldo Jimenez was 6-1 with a 1.49 ERA in seven starts that began in July, so after his last outing out six runs in just 3.2 innings, and a rough August (5.79 ERA, 1.71 WHIP), he will look to rebound his next time on the hill, according to the Rocky Mountain News.

Our View: Jimenez has a solid K.9 mark of 7.35, but he continues to walk too many batters (4.67 BB/9) to consistently dominate which helps explain his terribly up and down work. Still, he is up to 167.2 innings and has had a fine year overall for the Rockies. He could be a factor next season.
DeWitt hitting well in place of KentThursday 9/4, 6:24 PM CT
Angel Berroa and Blake DeWitt have teamed up in the middle of the infield in place of Nomar Garciaparra and Jeff Kent, and the result has been a 5-game winning streak for the Dodgers, according to MLB.com.

Our View: DeWitt returned from the minors and has been hitting like Kent with a .316 average, two home runs and four RBI over 19 AB, a nice switch after he went 47 games without a long ball. He figures to continue to play at second if he hits like that.
Berroa leading chargeThursday 9/4, 6:19 PM CT
Angel Berroa and Blake DeWitt have teamed up in the middle of the infield in place of Nomar Garciaparra and Jeff Kent, and the result has been a 5-game winning streak for the Dodgers, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Berroa has hit well batting .389 in his last 18 AB, this on the heels of a 9-for-54 slump for Garciapparra. The team is saying that they are resting Nomar to get his body back healthy, but Berroa clearly is the better defender and should continue to see playing time if he continues to hit.
Perez looking to get richThursday 9/4, 5:57 PM CT
Oliver Perez has pitched very well of late allowing two or fewer earned runs in 11 of his last 17 starts as he heads toward a big payday this off-season as one of the biggest arms on the free agent market, according to the New York Post.

Our View: Guess who his agent is? Yep, Scott Boras. Given his performance of late, and his unquestionably top shelf shelf stuff, the 27 year old Perez will likely be looking for at least $60 million on a five year deal according to the report. Will the Mets pony up the dinero to keep him in the fold?
Wolf looking to join winning clubThursday 9/4, 5:52 PM CT
Randy Wolf has pitched for 10 years in the majors and has never made the playoffs. As a result, he will look to sign with a team that he feels has a great shot making the playoffs next year when he is a free agent, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Wolf has posted a decent season this year with a 7.65 K/9 mark, 2.15 K/BB mark and nine victories. He is the definition of a rotation filler, but when he has the old yacker working, he can still rack up the strikeouts.
Fielder back inThursday 9/4, 4:04 PM CT
Even though the Brewers are facing another lefty tonight in Shawn Estes, Prince Fielder will be back in the lineup after a day off yesterday. Fielder has struggled mightily against lefties recently going 3-25 and has not homered in nearly three weeks, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal.

Our View: Even though Fielder has struggled lately it is tough to keep him out of your lineup.
Votto fuels comebackThursday 9/4, 3:30 PM CT
The Pirates jumped out to an early 5-0 lead against the Reds, but thanks to Joey Votto, the Reds did not go away easily. Votto hit his 17th home run early in the game and also drove in the game-winning run in the eighth inning.

Our View: Votto's average is getting closer and closer to the .300 mark and his power numbers continue to grow. Votto will be a solid contributor for any fantasy team.
McLouth goes yardThursday 9/4, 3:22 PM CT
Nate McLouth continued his big season today, hitting his 24th home run in the Pirates loss to the Reds.

Our View: This was only McLouth's second home run in 27 games but he is still a good option for a good third or fourth outfielder.
Gomez homersThursday 9/4, 3:18 PM CT
Chris Gomez hit his first home run of the season today against the Reds. The homer was Gomez's first of the season in over 170 at-bats.

Our View: Gomez doesn't have any fantasy value late in the season due to his abundance of strikeouts and the good play of Denard Span.
Bruce HomersThursday 9/4, 3:13 PM CT
Jay Bruce hit his 15th home run of the season today against the Pirates, his first since August 23.

Our View: Bruce had the opportunity to drive in a lot more runs than just the one. Bruce stranded six runners on base today.
Gorzelanny roughed upThursday 9/4, 3:08 PM CT
Tom Gorzelanny continued his dismal season with another loss, dropping his record to 6-10. Gorzelanny surrendered three runs and seven hits over 3 2/3 innings.

Our View: With Gorzelanny's ERA above six and still climbing , he has no value in any league.
Cordero savesThursday 9/4, 2:58 PM CT
Francisco Cordero recorded his 27th save today with a scoreless ninth inning in the Reds 8-6 win over the Pirates.

Our View: Cordero has not blown a save since July 21st and continues to lower his ERA each and every appearance. Though he doesn't get as many opportunities as the top of the line closers, he usually closes the door when he gets a chance.
Zambrano has shoulder tendinitisThursday 9/4, 2:20 PM CT
Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano underwent an MRI, and it showed that the right-hander is suffering from right shoulder inflammation and rotator cuff tendinitis, according to the AP. He received a shot in the arm - the literal kind, not the metaphorical kind - and is to begin throwing next week with hopes he will return soon after that.

Our View: Zambrano had been bad in recent starts, and this is likely the reason why. The Cubs hope to have him back in about two weeks, so owners with him on their fantasy squad should monitor his progress until that time.
Wagner throws bullpen sessionThursday 9/4, 1:42 PM CT
Mets closer Billy Wagner threw a bullpen session on Wednesday, and he will throw a few more times before being activated from the DL on Tuesday, according to the New York Daily News.

Our View: The Mets bullpen has really struggled in his absence, so the team will be happy to have him back, as will fantasy owners who were enjoying his 27 save, 0.89 WHIP season.
Fogg leaves startThursday 9/4, 1:40 PM CT
Reds pitcher Josh Fogg had to exit his start on Thursday after three innings because of a right groin strain, according to Reds.com. He was injured while running the bases.

Our View: Fogg had already given up five earned runs anyway, so his time on the mound would not have lasted much longer. The extent of the injury is not yet known.
Hairston on the mendThursday 9/4, 1:33 PM CT
Jerry Hairston Jr. is recovering enough from his hamstring ailment that he has been given the go-ahead to begin running, according to Reds.com.

Our View: Hairston has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners this year, with a .338 average and 15 stolen bases. He hopes to resume playing some time next week.
Montz recalledThursday 9/4, 1:30 PM CT
The Washington Nationals have called up catcher Luke Montz, as the team needs an extra body since Jesus Flores is still on the mend from a collision at home plate, according to the Washington Post.

Our View: Montz hit .271 with 16 home runs in the minor leagues, but his fantasy prospects are nil as the team expects Flores back before the end of the year.
Could Fielder be traded?Thursday 9/4, 12:33 PM CT
The Milwaukee Brewers will listen to trade offers for hefty first baseman Prince Fielder during the offseason, reports Jayson Stark of ESPN.com. He also reported that the team would listen to offers for Bill Hall, Rickie Weeks and J.J. Hardy.

Our View: Fielder has his shortcomings, as he cannot hit left-handed pitching all that well, and his fielding leaves something to be desired. That said, he could be an intriguing chip for a team who wants power from the left side.
Harang has possible decision to makeThursday 9/4, 12:23 PM CT
Dusty Baker said it would be up to Reds pitcher Aaron Harang whether or not he would pitch if he loses four more games and his record drops to 4-19, according to the Dayton Daily News. "I'd try not to let him do that. But I would leave it up to him. It would be his decision," Baker said.

Our View: The chances of this happening are remote, because Harang may not get five more starts in the rotation, not to mention the fact that he has been pitching a bit better recently.
Escobar could be back soonThursday 9/4, 12:07 PM CT
Yunel Escobar had to leave Wednesday's game after injuring his shoulder, but the malady is not serious, and he could return by the weekend, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Our View: Escobar has had a decent season, and should he stay healthy, he could be someone to watch for to break out next season.
Jones may return ThursdayThursday 9/4, 12:05 PM CT
Braves third baseman Chipper Jones could return to the lineup on Thursday, as his injured right knee is healing, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Our View: Jones has had a very good year, but he has played in only 110 games. Still, fantasy owners have to be thrilled with the production he has provided in less than 400 at-bats.
Sanchez back in lineupThursday 9/4, 11:56 AM CT
Freddy Sanchez returned to the Pirates lineup on Wednesday, after an MRI on his aching right shoulder found nothing wrong, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View: Sanchez has dropped a long way in the eyes of fantasy owners, who recall with fondness when he won the NL batting title. No longer that player, Sanchez should not be on fantasy rosters, as not only is his batting average below .300 (at .257), so is his OBP (.282).
Alvarez ordeal coming to a close?Thursday 9/4, 11:53 AM CT
In the ongoing saga that is Scott Boras (okay, and Pedro Alvarez also) vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team's President, Frank Coonelly, said he thinks that Alvarez will be joining the team soon, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View: The Pirates believe the league's arbitrator will rule in their favor, deeming Alvarez's contract official. The hearing will take place next week.
Padres look to re-sign HoffmanThursday 9/4, 11:20 AM CT
The San Diego Padres are interested in bringing closer Trevor Hoffman back, and the team would like to start negotiating on a new contract with him soon, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. "I want to keep pitching. I've still got two or three more years in me," Hoffman said.

Our View: Despite a bloated 4.24 ERA, Hoffman has been pretty good this season. He has a respectable 1.12 WHIP, walks less than two batters per nine innings while striking out nearly ten batters per nine innings.
Reyes ties Mets markThursday 9/4, 10:25 AM CT
With his 47th stolen base of the season on Wednesday, Mets shortstop Jose Reyes tied Mookie Wilson for the most steals in franchise history, with 281, according to New York Newsday.

Our View: Reyes will go on to obliterate this mark, and it's anyone's guess as to how many he'll end up with. He is one of the top options every year for fantasy owners in the steals department.
Byrnes probably will not return this yearThursday 9/4, 10:21 AM CT
Eric Byrnes is not likely to return to the team this season as he tries to come back from a hamstring tear, according to the Arizona Republic.

Our View: This makes the Carlos Quentin trade even more of a punch to the gut for Diamondbacks fans. The team gave Byrnes a big contract in the offseason, making Quentin expendable, and Byrnes responded with a .209 average and six home runs while Quentin could be the MVP of the American League in Chicago.
Victorino gets day offThursday 9/4, 9:42 AM CT
Shane Victorino has been struggling for the Phillies recently, and has just five hits in his last 35 at-bats, so he did not play on Wednesday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Our View: Victorino has had a solid season overall for fantasy owners, with 30 stolen bases and 11 home runs to go with a batting average of .281.
Kendrick may be out of rotationThursday 9/4, 9:39 AM CT
Kyle Kendrick has been bad in recent outings, and the Phillies will skip his next start, and possibly remove him from the rotation entirely, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Our View: Kendrick's ERA has risen to 5.06, and his K/BB ratio is fairly miserable. Don't let his 11 wins deceive you into thinking he deserves a spot on fantasy rosters.
Fielder restsThursday 9/4, 9:24 AM CT
Prince Fielder got a day of rest on Wednesday, in part because the Brewers have been seeing a rash of left-handed pitchers, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Our View: Fielder has just three hits in has last 25 at-bats, and with his .220 average against left-handed hurlers, he needed a break.
Parra's innings piling upThursday 9/4, 9:21 AM CT
Manny Parra has thrown 153.2 innings this season, about 20.2 more than the 133 he threw last year, but Brewers manager Ned Yost does not believe it is a reason why he has struggled in recent outings, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Our View: Parra's ERA has been going up month by month, and his control is waning. Though he used to be someone fantasy owners could count on, he is walking far too many people, and has not been the same pitcher since early in the year.
Hart called upThursday 9/4, 8:14 AM CT
Reliever Kevin Hart was recalled from Triple-A to give the Cubs an extra arm in the bullpen, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View: Hart had a previous stint with the Cubs and was awful, walking 16 batters in 19.1 innings. His fantasy value is non-existent.
Harden has arm discomfortThursday 9/4, 8:11 AM CT
Cubs pitcher Rich Harden has discomfort in his throwing arm, which is why the Cubs skipped his last start, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Harden said he was feeling pretty good, but, "I've had a little bit of, I guess you could call it discomfort, but nothing serious."

Our View: Bad news for Cubs fans, not to mention fantasy owners, especially with Carlos Zambrano's shoulder problems. Injuries to these two hurlers are the only thing that could stop the Cubs from making a deep playoff run.
Lopez extends hitting streakThursday 9/4, 7:51 AM CT
Felipe Lopez now has an 11-game hitting streak after collecting two singles in the Cardinals loss to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Our View: Lopez is hitting .377 in his time with the Cardinals, and looks like an entirely different player since leaving Washington. He could help fantasy owners down the stretch, as he also has two home runs and three stolen bases in that same period.
Wainwright to skip start?Thursday 9/4, 7:48 AM CT
The St. Louis Cardinals may push pitcher Adam Wainwright's next start back a day so he can pitch the first game in a series with the Chicago Cubs, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Our View: This move would allow the Cardinals to use their two best pitchers, Wainwright and Lohse, in the Cubs series. Though they are realistically out of the division race, it wouldn't hurt having their ace go up against the Cubs powerful lineup.
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