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| Nate Robertson was hit around for the second straight start this season. The Tigers left-hander allowed four runs on eight hits, walked two and struck out six over 5.1 innings of work in the Thursday loss to Boston. The southpaw is 0-1 with an ERA of 7.48 in two starts. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Thursday 4/10, 11:34 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew went 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI helping lead the Boston Red Sox to a 12-6 victory over Detroit on Thursday. Drew is hitting .440 and has two home runs and seven RBI in seven games played. |
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| Michael Young , who scored twice in the 3-1 opening game win for the Rangers, hit a solo home run in the first inning of the nightcap assisting Texas to a 4-3 win and a doubleheader sweep. Young's struggled early this season and heads into the weekend action against a good Blue Jays pitching staff hitting .212. |
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| Ian Kinsler, 2B, Texas Rangers | Thursday 4/10, 11:21 PM CT |
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| Ian Kinsler hit an RBI tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Thursday night to complete a doubleheader sweep. Kinsler was 1-for-4 in the second affair leaving his average at .294 as the team heads into the weekend action as hosts to the Toronto Blue Jays. |
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| John Bale, P, Kansas City Royals | Thursday 4/10, 11:14 PM CT |
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| John Bale was exited from the mound after six innings on Thursday night, a 6-1 loss to the Yankees. The Royals left-hander allowed four runs and eight hits with a walk while striking out three. |
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| Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada went back-to-back with long balls in the ninth inning off Hideo Nomo, who replaced Bale for his first appearance in the majors since 2005, while with Tampa Bay. Posada, who is still suffering from a shoulder sprain, served as the teams designated hitter. |
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| Alex Rodriguez went deep in the Yankees 6-1 win over Kansas City on Thursday night. A-Rod hit his home run off Hideo Nomo, who replaced Bale for his first appearance in the majors since July 15, 2005, while with Tampa Bay. Even if the Royals played well enough to sweep the Evil Empire, they deserved to lose tonight based solely on the fact they decided to add Nomo, instead of a deserving young arm in their farm system, to the 25-man roster. |
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| Melky Cabrera and the Yankees avoided a three-game series sweep by KC with a 6-1 win on Thursday night. Cabrera tied the game after the Royals took a 1-0 lead, with a solo homer in the third. The Yankee outfielder finished the game 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. |
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| Andy Pettitte picked up his first victory of the season and helped the New York Yankees defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 Thursday night, avoiding a series sweep.
Pettitte held the Royals to one run and five hits in 6.2 innings of work. The Yankee southpaw has a career record of 12-4 with a 3.06 ERA against Kansas City. |
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| Nick Johnson, 1B, Washington Nationals | Thursday 4/10, 10:51 PM CT |
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| Nick Johnson doubled and drove in a run for the Nationals in a 4-3 loss to the Florida on Thursday night. The Nats losing streak reached seven games after being swept by the first place Marlins. Johnson came into the three game finale hitting .267 with a home run and four RBI. |
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| Adam Jones, CF, Baltimore Orioles | Thursday 4/10, 10:43 PM CT |
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| Adam Jones went 2-for-4 hitting from the leadoff spot in the first game of a double header against the Rangers. The Birds lost the game, 3-1, and their six game winning streak in the process. It was Jones' first appearance at the top of the lineup after batting eighth in every game this season.It was Jones's first appearance at the top of the lineup after batting eighth in every game this season. |
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| Jeremy Hermida has hit safely in both of his games since coming off the disabled list. In the Marlins 4-3 win over the Nationals on Thursday night, the Florida outfielder was 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Hermida, considered a strong candidate to break out this year, is offering strong indicators in his first two games that this in fact is the case. |
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| Hanley Ramirez lost two points to his batting average (.412) with a 2-for-5 night against the Nationals. The All Star shortstop scored two runs and when at the plate only had one running in scoring position the entire night. HanRam added a stolen base, his second of the season. |
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| Kory Casto, OF, Washington Nationals | Thursday 4/10, 10:07 PM CT |
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| Kory Casto (Triple-A Columbus) is expected to be out six weeks with a broken right wrist bone. The Nationals minor league OF was injured in Wednesday night's game. Casto spent some time with the parent club last year hitting .130 in 54 at bats. |
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| Odalis Perez, P, Washington Nationals | Thursday 4/10, 10:03 PM CT |
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| Odalis Perez scattered six hits over 5.2 innings, allowed two runs, no walks and struck out six in a 4-3 loss to the Marlins. This is about as good as it gets with the veteran right-hander, yet it wasn't enough as the Nats dropped their seventh straight game after opening the season, 3-0. |
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| Jorge Cantu, 3B, Florida Marlins | Thursday 4/10, 9:50 PM CT |
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| Jorge Cantu recorded three hits and two RBI as Florida beat Washington 4-3 on Thursday night to stretch the Nationals' losing streak to seven games. Cantu raised his average to .292 with his three hit game. |
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| Mark Hendrickson pitched seven strong innings helping Florida beat Washington 4-3 on Thursday night. Hendrickson gave up one run and three hits, striking out two, while matching his longest outing since going eight innings June 25, 2006, for Tampa Bay. He didn't have any walks, after totaling six in his first two starts this season. Hendrickson singled leading off the seventh inning - matching his hit total for all of 2007, when he was 1-for-27 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. |
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| Matt Morris, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday 4/10, 9:09 PM CT |
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| Matt Morris pitched seven innings in Thursday's loss to the Cubs, but gave up 11 hits and seven runs, four earned and five big runs in one innings. Morris was forced to go deep in the pitch count (113) because of the 36 innings that were played in this series, depleting both bullpens. |
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| Jon Lieber, P, Chicago Cubs | Thursday 4/10, 9:04 PM CT |
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| Jon Lieber earned the decision by pitching 4.1 scoreless relief innings after starter Rich Hill needed 72 pitches to get through three. Lieber pitched 7 1/3 scoreless relief innings in the series.
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| Geovany Soto hit two-run homer in Chicago's five-run sixth inning, and the Cubs finished off a three-game sweep of Pittsburgh, winning 7-3 on Thursday night.
Soto had three extra-base hits, including two doubles. It was Soto's second career four-hit game. |
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| Mike Fontenot hit a two-run homer in Chicago's five-run sixth inning, and the Cubs finished off a three-game sweep of Pittsburgh, winning 7-3 on Thursday night. Fontenot is an important piece to the Cubs title defense, but his fantasy value is restricted to NL-only formats. |
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| Alfonso Soriano was productive in Thursday night's win over the Pirates. The Cubs left fielder singled and doubled and scored two runs. Soriano came into the game hitting .132 with one home run and three RBI, far from what's expected of the All Star. |
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| Rich Hill, P, Chicago Cubs | Thursday 4/10, 8:41 PM CT |
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| Rich Hill lasted only three innings in Thursday night's win over the Pirates. The southpaw allowed three hits, three runs, walked four and struck out three. Hill threw 72 pitches before manager Lou Piniella had seen enough and brought in veteran Jon Lieber for some long relief. Hill was pulled after only 72 pitches because he didn't trust his stuff and the coaching staff could see it. |
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| Joaquin Benoit struck out three of the four batters he faced in the eighth inning of Thursday's 3-1 win over the Orioles. Benoit replaced starter Kevin Millwood and gave way to closer C.J Wilson in the ninth. |
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| Josh Hamilton hit his third double on the season and drove in two runs in the Rangers game-one 3-1 win over Baltimore. Hamilton is slowly warming for his new team. The power-hitting outfielder is hitting .290 with a home run and seven RBI in the first two weeks of the season. |
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| Michael Young was singled and doubled in the Rangers 3-1 win over Baltimore on Thursday. Texas' shortstop scored twice and drove in a run. |
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| Steve Trachsel gave up three runs and five hits over 6.1 innings in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers. The 37-year-old right-hander struck out two and walked four in his effort. |
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| C.J. Wilson worked a perfect ninth for his second save of the season. The Rangers closer has pitched three innings on the year and has yet to strike out a hitter. |
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| Kevin Millwood was solid in Thursday's first game of a double header defeating Baltimore 3-1 and ended the Orioles' six-game winning streak.
Millwood allowed only one run in seven innings to lower his ERA to 1.29. |
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| Brad Lincoln, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday 4/10, 7:21 PM CT |
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| Though right-hander Brad Lincoln continues to progress in his return back from reconstructive right elbow surgery, the Pirates will be cautious with the former first-round pick, this according to MLB.com.
Lincoln, threw 40 pitches in a simulated game on Thursday, and according to farm director Kyle Stark, Lincoln is showing signs of being healthy.
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| Jorge Posada returned to the lineup card on Thursday and will be the Yankees designated hitter in the final game of a three-game series against the Royals. Posada, who was thought to be headed to the disabled list with a shoulder injury, is not ready to return to his catching duties and likely won't be until early next week. |
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| Alberto Gonzalez, who was called up by the Yankees is starting at shortstop as New York tries to avoid being swept by Kansas City. Gonzalez was called up to add infield depth while Derek Jeter is out. |
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| Joey Devine, P, Oakland Athletics | Thursday 4/10, 6:37 PM CT |
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| Joey Devine was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to replace the disabled Rich Harden.
Devine will fill the relief role of Lenny DiNardo who is expected to start for Harden on Saturday. |
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| Cubs manager Lou Piniella is not only confusing the media, he is confusing his team. Jason Marquis has been scratched from his scheduled start Friday because of an illness after being named tonight's pitcher in place of the Rich Hill, according to the Chicago Tribune. Carlos Zambrano will pitch Friday and Ted Lilly Saturday, both on regular rest. Marquis will then throw Sunday's game in Philadelphia. |
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| Rich Harden, P, Oakland Athletics | Thursday 4/10, 6:21 PM CT |
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| Rich Harden is headed to the 15-day disabled list, this according to Inside Bay Area. Harden is nursing a strained back muscle that is slow to improve.
Joey Devine will be called up from Triple-A Sacramento to take Harden's spot on the roster.
This is Harden's sixth stint on the DL since the start of the 2005 season. |
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| In the Tigers eight games this season, their ninth tonight in Boston, the team has had four different leadoff hitters, with Brandon Inge getting the call tonight against knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, this according to MLive.com.
Inge hasn't led off since Sept. 10, 2006. He led off four times that season, and 74 times the year before.
Jim Leyland cited Inge's numbers against Wakefield (6-for-22, 2 home runs).
The other leadoff hitters the Tigers have used in Granderson's absence are Edgar Renteria, Pudge Rodriguez and Clete Thomas. The Tigers still aren't sure how soon Granderson will return. He said today that he's making good progress, but still doesn't know how soon he'll be taking batting practice. |
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| Mike Lowell, 3B, Boston Red Sox | Thursday 4/10, 5:50 PM CT |
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| Mike Lowell has been placed on the 15-day DL with a sprained left thumb, according to the Providence Journal. Jed Lowrie has been recalled from Pawtucket.
The report noted that Lowell walked into the clubhouse with a removable cast on his right arm. He injured the thumb in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
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| Eric Bruntlett is batting second behind leadoff hitter Shane Victorino tonight at Shea Stadium. Bruntlett is replacing the injured Jimmy Rollins. |
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| Brian Bixler, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday 4/10, 5:41 PM CT |
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| Brian Bixler will get the start at shortstop tonight ahead of Luis Rivas and Chris Gomez. Bixler was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday when the team placed injured Jack Wilson on the 15-day disabled list. |
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| After Lou Piniella debated whether to move Kosuke Fukudome to the second slot in the batting order on Thursday morning, the Japanese import is penciled in as the fifth hitter for tonight's game against the Pirates. The Cubs right fielder has started red-hot and it appears that Sweet Lou, who is known to tinker with his lineup card more than most skippers, will leave well enough alone. |
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| Chuck James, P, Atlanta Braves | Thursday 4/10, 5:18 PM CT |
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| After making only one appearance in the first 12 games of the season, which was a spot start Wednesday in place of the injured Mike Hampton, the Braves have sent Chuck James back to Triple-A on Thursday, this according to MLB.com The Braves called up right-hander Jorge Campillo to round out the pitching staff. |
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| Mark Buehrle will get seven days' rest due to Thursday's rainout, this according to the Chicago Tribune.
Don Cooper insists Buehrle is healthy and will remain on a five-day schedule following his next start Monday against Oakland.
"Nothing is wrong with Buehrle," Cooper said during a conference call with reporters. "Mark Buehrle is fine with a couple of extra days (of rest). He's looking to get his 33 starts and 200 innings. Mark Buehrle will pitch on April 14, 19, 24 and 29th. That's every five days. There's no extra time."
The realigning also means that Buehrle and fellow left-hander John Danks will pitch on consecutive days (April 14-15 and 19-20) but will be separated after that. |
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| Tim Hudson, P, Atlanta Braves | Thursday 4/10, 4:59 PM CT |
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| Tim Hudson and the Braves won't have to endure a cold Thursday night at Coors Field.
The Atlanta Braves pitcher was scheduled to start Thursday's finale of a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies, but the game was postponed until June 16 because of snow.
The Braves will keep their rotation in order despite the postponement. Hudson is 0-2 with a 13.00 ERA in two career Coors Field starts. In two starts at Turner Field against the Rockies, he has allowed just three runs in 22 innings.
Instead of pitching against the Rockies, Hudson will take the mound at Nationals Park on Friday, where he pitched a stellar opener against Washington. |
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| Thursday night's game between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox was postponed by rain.
The game was been rescheduled for June 9 at 1:05 p.m. CDT. While rainouts are not usually considered beneficial for pitching rotations, the Twins might have caught a break with this cancellation.
Due to Kevin Slowey's strained right biceps muscle and Francisco Liriano's struggles in two Minor League starts, the Twins saw the rain as an answer to their pitching dilemma. Livan Hernandez will now start Friday against the Royals, and the rest of the rotation will be pushed back a day. It allowed the team to skip Slowey's scheduled start on Sunday and not to have to make a decision on an additional starter until Tuesday. |
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| Alex Cora, SS, Boston Red Sox | Thursday 4/10, 4:46 PM CT |
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| The Boston Herald is reporting that Alex Cora pulled up lame after making a throw over to first during pre-game workouts this afternoon. After bending over in obvious pain he attempted one more throw over to first. After coming up well short of first with the toss, Cora returned to the clubhouse to get his arm checked.
There was no word yet whether Cora was starting for the injured Mike Lowell tonight, but as of now it doesn't look like the veteran will be available. |
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| Mike Carp, IF, New York Mets | Thursday 4/10, 4:26 PM CT |
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| Mike Carp went 3-for-4 and hit his third home run of the season on Wednesday at Triple-A. Carp had a down year in 2007 at Double-A after hitting only .251-11-48 in 359 at-bats, but the 21-year-old could still be Carlos Delgado’s successor. His strong start at Triple-A is opening some eyes. |
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| Garrett Olson threw six scoreless innings on Wednesday, fanning seven and not allowing a walk at Triple-A. Olson is still considered an excellent pitching prospect, and he could be the first option to replace any current Orioles starters. |
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| Craig Hansen threw two scoreless innings in relief at Triple-A on Wednesday night. He has not allowed a run in eight innings this season, so a call-up may not be far behind. |
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| B.J. Ryan, P, Toronto Blue Jays | Thursday 4/10, 4:24 PM CT |
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| Toronto's replacement closer Jeremy Accardo took the loss for the second straight day Wednesday, this after blowing a ninth inning one run lead against the supposedly light hitting A's (they have 10 or more hits in the last five games). Wednesday's blown save was his first after three successful conversions, but he looked abnormally shaky for the second straight day. Big B.J. Ryan could be ready to return during Toronto's next homestand, which begins on Wednesday. Ryan will step right into the closer role upon his return. |
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| Henry Rodriguez threw six scoreless innings at High-A on Wednesday and struck out eight while walking two batters. Rodriguez is emerging as a top pitching prospect because of his outstanding stuff, and the command that he has shown early on is encouraging. |
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| How many of you were cursing yourself this past weekend for passing on the limited number of quality shortstops in the American League during March drafts, while waiting to use a mid-to-late round selection on Jhonny Peralta? After starting the season in a 1-for-17 hole, the Cleveland infielder arisen. His 3-for-5 performance on Wednesday, a double and home run, makes him 7-for-13 in his last three games. He currently holds a more than respectable .294 batting average. It's worth noting that Peralta is a notoriously slow starter, batting around the Mendoza line in each of his last three seasons. If he can forge forward this April and carry this production into May, it's probably a result of his ears burning after a miserable Week 1. |
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| Jason Bulger, P, Los Angeles Angels | Thursday 4/10, 4:18 PM CT |
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| With K-Rod in a boot and nursing a sprained ankle, someone has to get the save opportunities for the Angels. Manager Mike Scioscia told MLB.com he would use the dreaded "closer committee," but the word on the street is that the LA skipper will lean on Jason Bulger . The right-hander has experienced success at the highest level in the minors. At Triple-A Salt Lake last year he recorded 10 saves in 49 appearances and finished 23 games. Bulger struck out 81, walked 24 and posted an ERA of 3.76 in 52.2 innings pitched. If Bulger is available, especially those who own Rodriguez, make a bid for his services. |
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| Rich Hill, P, Chicago Cubs | Thursday 4/10, 4:10 PM CT |
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| Will the real Cubs pitcher for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh please stand up. Rich Hill will stay on schedule and start tonight’s game after all, this according to the Chicago Tribune.
Manager Lou Piniella said Wednesday night that he would switch his rotation around, using Jason Marquis tonight and Hill on Friday against the Phillies. Piniella pointed out that the Pirates hit lefties pretty good -- a .308 average vs. .231 against right-handers -- but Marquis had the flu on Wednesday and wasn’t ready to go today. The average for the Pirates is a bit deceiving. In the last nine Pirate games, they are 2-7 against left-handers, so maybe the skipper saw that stat too. |
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| Prince Fielder had a tough day at the plate against Cincinnati on Thursday, as he went 0-for-4 in a 4-1 loss. He only has eight hits over 33 at-bats so far, and is yet to hit his first homer. Hopefully he will come around soon. |
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| Jeff Francis was scheduled to pitch today against Atlanta, but he will have his next start moved to Friday, according to the Sports Network. The game was postponed due to snow. He will face Arizona tomorrow instead. |
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| Tim Hudson, P, Atlanta Braves | Thursday 4/10, 3:46 PM CT |
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| Tim Hudson's next start will be moved to Friday, according to the AP. He was scheduled to pitch today against Colorado, but the game was postponed due to snow. He will face Washington tomorrow instead. |
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| Ty Wigginton will not need to go on the DL, according to MLB.com. Wigginton avoided a trip to the DL after testing his fractured left thumb during a workout at Minute Maid Park on Thursday. The team determined that he will remain active and will be available to pinch-hit and pinch-run when they open a three-game set with the Marlins on Friday. He will likely need more time before he will be able to contribute defensively, but GM Ed Wade is confident Wigginton is healthy enough to contribute offensively off the bench. Wigginton commented after today's test, "I felt good. I felt it on a few swings, but it bounced back. Hitting was definitely a real positive. Catching the ball hurt a little bit, but I'm still making progress." This is great news for the Astros' slugger.
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| Marcus Thames will start in left field against Boston today, according to the Boston Globe. He is only hitting .200 over 10 at-bats, but has one homer and two RBI over three games. He will bat ninth in the order. |
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| Jacque Jones will ride the pine in favor of Marcus Thames in left field, according to the Boston Globe. Jones isn't hitting well, and has a poor track record against Tim Wakefield, today's opposing pitcher for Boston. |
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| Sean Casey, 1B, Boston Red Sox | Thursday 4/10, 3:24 PM CT |
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| Sean Casey will start at first base today against Detroit, according to the Boston Globe. Regular first baseman Kevin Youkilis will move to third base to cover for the injured Mike Lowell. Casey is hitting well, as he holds a .333 average over nine at-bats. |
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| Kevin Youkilis will start at third base today against Detroit, according to the Boston Globe. He will replace Mike Lowell, who is nursing a hand injury. Sean Casey will take his spot at first base. |
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| Kevin Cash, C, Boston Red Sox | Thursday 4/10, 3:18 PM CT |
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| Kevin Cash is expected to start over Jason Varitek at catcher today against the Tigers, according to the Boston Globe. He has one hit over three at-bats this season, and he will bat ninth in the Red Sox order. He will face Tigers' lefty Nate Robertson. |
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| J.J. Hardy, SS, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 4/10, 3:12 PM CT |
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| J.J. Hardy went 1-for-3 and recorded the Brewers' lone RBI in a 4-1 loss to Cincinnati on Thursday. That was only his second RBI over eight games, and he is yet to blast his first home run. |
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| Francisco Cordero nailed down his second save in a 4-1 win over the Brewers on Thursday, as he hurled a hitless ninth inning, with one strikeout. He remains a solid and under-rated fantasy closer. |
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| Paul Bako, C, Cincinnati Reds | Thursday 4/10, 3:07 PM CT |
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| Paul Bako enjoyed another solid start at catcher on Thursday, as he went 2-for-3 with two RBI in a 4-1 win over the Brewers. He raised his batting average to .364 and has done as admirable job filling in until David Ross returns from injury. |
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| Edwin Encarnacion benefited from sitting out Wednesday to take extensive batting practice, as he bounced back today against the Brewers by going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a home run. Hopefully he can stay on track. |
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| Carlos Villanueva was dealt his first loss of the season on Thursday, as he surrendered four runs on seven hits over six innings against Cincinnati, with three walks and four strikeouts. Villanueva is believed to be a candidate to be sent down when Yovani Gallardo returns to the rotation, and this was not a good day for him in his bid to keep his job. |
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| Aaron Harang earned his first win of the season against Milwaukee on Thursday, as he only allowed one run on five hits over eight innings, with no walks and three strikeouts. That was a strong outing for the Reds' ace pitcher, and he lowered his ERA to 2.14. His strikeouts were down today, but fantasy owners have to pleased with his performance. |
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| Carlos Pena, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays | Thursday 4/10, 2:50 PM CT |
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| Carlos Pena had a tough day at the plate against Seattle on Thursday, as he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, while leaving four men on base. The Rays won 7-0 however, and his poor outing will be forgiven. His average is only at .176 now, but he has been productive with three homers and six RBI over the first nine games of the season. |
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| Eric Hinske, RF, Tampa Bay Rays | Thursday 4/10, 2:46 PM CT |
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| Eric Hinske was awarded the start at third base in place of the ailing Willy Aybar on Thursday, and he took advantage of the playing time as he went 1-for-4 with one RBI, and notably blasted his second homer of the season. The utility man batted fifth in the Rays' lineup as they defeated Seattle 7-0. |
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| Ichiro Suzuki had a tough day at the plate against Tampa Bay on Thursday, as he went 0-for-3, with one strikeout. He did register one walk, but his season average dipped to .279. He should bounce back fine. |
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| Edwin Jackson fired eight scoreless innings, with a mere two hits allowed, in a 7-0 win over Seattle on Thursday. He had four walks with six strikeouts, and lowered his season ERA to 0.64 and improves to 2-0. His fantasy stock will continue to rise with each strong outing. |
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| Miguel Batista has fallen to 0-2 for the season as he allowed four runs on eight hits over six innings, with three walks and four strikeouts, as Seattle fell to Tampa Bay 7-0 on Thursday. His back was bothering him through spring training, and could be attributed to his poor start. |
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| Claudio Vargas has signed with the Mets, according to MetsBlog.com. He has been signed to a minor-league deal, and will report to extended spring training in Port St. Lucie, before joining Triple-A New Orleans. Due to injuries to the Mets' rotation, Vargas will ultimately have a shot to start.
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| Cesar Izturis looks to fare well tonight against the Giants, according to MLB.com. Izturis is 4-for-7 lifetime against Kevin Correia, tonight's opposing hurler for San Francisco. This is good for Izturis as he needs to break out of a 4-for-23 slump. |
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| Billy Butler, 1B, Kansas City Royals | Thursday 4/10, 2:13 PM CT |
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| Billy Butler has hit safely in all eight games so far this season, and will look to extend his streak today against Andy Pettitte and the Yankees, according to MLB.com. Butler is belting .406 overall, in 32 at-bats, and his fantasy stock remains on the rise. |
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| Andy Pettitte is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA but has a good chance to get on track today against the Royals, according to MLB.com. Over his career against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium, he is 6-2 with a 3.55 ERA over 11 games (nine starts). The Royals are hot, but this could be a quality outing for him. |
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| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Thursday 4/10, 2:04 PM CT |
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| Jose Reyes has not stolen a base in 21 straight games, dating back to last season, according to MLB.com. He is only hitting .200 over 30 at bats at well, with only one double and no triples, and he stated, "It's not where I want to be, but I feel better." Hopefully he can get on track and regain his spark soon. |
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| Ryan Zimmerman has fared well over his short career against the Marlins as he generated 26 RBI against them, according to MLB.com. He will have a good chance to add to that total today as he faces Florida hurler Mark Hendrickson, who is 1-1 with a 6.40 ERA. |
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| Randy Wells has been released today before Toronto plays Oakland, according to MLB.com. The team made the move to make room for left-hander Jesse Carlson, who they called up from Triple-A Syracuse. Wells threw one hitless inning this season and stated, "I kind of saw it coming, being the low man on the totem pole. It's all right. I got a taste." He will be designated for assigment, and could return to the team at some point this season. |
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| Dana Eveland looks to followup his impressive first win as he takes the hill today against Toronto, according to MLB.com. In his first start, he only allowed one run on six hits over seven innings, with seven strikeouts and one walk. His fantasy stock will continue to rise if he has another strong outing today. |
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| Bobby Crosby, SS, Oakland Athletics | Thursday 4/10, 1:40 PM CT |
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| Bobby Crosby is seeing the ball very well right now as he has gone seven games without striking out, which is the longest stretch in his career, according to MLB.com. Crosby has only struck out once overall, in 36 at-bats, and holds a solid .306 average. His fantasy stock will continue to rise. |
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| Magglio Ordonez has a good track record against Tim Wakefield, today's opposing pitcher for Boston, according to MLB.com. Ordonez is hitting 15-for-33 with two homers over his career against the knuckle-baller. Ordonez is off to a favorable start in 2008 with a .273 average over 33 at-bats, and should have the upper hand in this match-up. |
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| Jacoby Ellsbury will ride the pine today in favor of Coco Crisp in center field, according to MLB.com. Crisp will get the call against Tigers' lefty Nate Robertson, and Ellsbury has been limited to only 17 at-bats so far this season, with a dismal .176 average. |
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| Coco Crisp, CF, Boston Red Sox | Thursday 4/10, 1:25 PM CT |
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| Coco Crisp will start today in center field against Tigers' lefty Nate Robertson, according to MLB.com. Jacoby Ellsbury will ride the pine again, and this will be Crisp's sixth start in the first 10 games for Boston. |
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| Jack Wilson, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday 4/10, 1:19 PM CT |
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| Jack Wilson was reportedly walking around less gingerly on Wednesday, and he seems to be on his way to being ready to come back to the field next week, according to MLB.com. He will be evaluated over the weekend, and then will likely head west to Indianapolis, where he can get in some at-bats with their Triple-A team. Wilson is eligible to come off the DL on April 19. |
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| Alfonso Soriano has a good track record against Matt Morris, today's opposing pitcher for Pittsburgh, according to MLB.com. Soriano is 5-for-9 lifetime, with one homer against Morris. This is good for Soriano as he needs to break out of a slump with a current batting average of .132 over 38 at-bats. |
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| Ben Broussard will ride the pine in favor of Jason Botts in the second game of today's double header against Baltimore, according to MLB.com. Botts will get the call at first base against Baltimore lefty Adam Loewen. |
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| Jason Botts, 1B, Texas Rangers | Thursday 4/10, 1:07 PM CT |
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| Jason Botts will start at first base in the second game of t | |
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