First Baseman

1B | Mitch Moreland | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy
Texas Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland (tooth) was out of the lineup again Sunday, April 15.

1B | Albert Pujols | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Albert Pujols went 1-for-5 Sunday, April 15, against the New York Yankees, as part of his team's 11-5 loss.

1B | Paul Konerko | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox 1B Paul Konerko went 1-for-4 with a double Sunday, April 15, against the Detroit Tigers, and he has hit safely in all eight of his games this season.

1B | Nick Johnson | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 1B Nick Johnson (hand) was hit on the right hand by a pitch Sunday, April 15, against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he was able to finish the game. That's a bad spot to drill Johnson, who's had numerous surgeries on his right wrist.

1B | Lance Berkman | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals 1B Lance Berkman (calf) missed the weekend series against the Chicago Cubs, but he did some running Sunday, April 15. He might be back Tuesday, April 17, against the Cincinnati Reds.

1B | Kila Ka'aihue | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics 1B Kila Ka'aihue had three hits Sunday, April 15, against the Seattle Mariners to raise his season average to .500. In his four starts, he is batting a robust .600 on the season. The team needs to make a transaction Tuesday, April 17, when SP Tyson Ross is recalled from Triple-A Sacramento. Ka'aihue looked like a candidate to be demoted, but perhaps it might be someone else.

1B | Ike Davis | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets 1B Ike Davis went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBIs against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, April 15.

1B | Adam Dunn | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox 1B Paul Konerko is serving as the designated hitter against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, April 15, with DH/1B Adam Dunn playing first base.

1B | Adam LaRoche | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche went 2-for-3 with a double, walk and two RBIs Saturday, April 14, against the Cincinnati Reds. He now has 10 RBIs through his team's first nine games.

1B | Brandon Snyder | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers 1B Brandon Snyder made the start Saturday, April 14, against the Minnesota Twins with 1B Mitch Moreland (tooth) sidelined. Snyder finished 3-for-4 with a run scored and a strikeout.

1B | Justin Morneau | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Even though Minnesota Twins DH Justin Morneau has not yet played in the field this season, manager Ron Gardenhire said the plan is for him to see time at first base prior to the first interleague series of the year against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 18.

1B | Aubrey Huff | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 1B Aubrey Huff went 2-for-3 with one run, three RBIs and his first home run of the season Friday, April 13. He also walked once.

1B | Adrian Gonzalez | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox 3B Kevin Youkilis and DH David Ortiz combined to drive in five runs, and 1B Adrian Gonzalez and C Kelly Shoppach each contributed three hits in their victory Friday, April 13. Shoppach picked up the first stolen base of his career in the sixth inning.

1B | Mark Trumbo | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Mark Trumbo was back at third base Friday, April 13, despite making three errors in his first two starts at the hot corner.

Second Baseman

2B | Brandon Phillips | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips (hamstring) was able to play Sunday, April 15, against the Washington Nationals, and he went 1-for-4 with a double. Phillips was atop manager Dusty Baker's lineup, and he said he did not aggravate his injury. "I didn't hurt it. But I felt it. I took off (on the bunt) and said, 'whoa,' Phillips said. He expects to play Tuesday, April 17.

2B | Omar Infante | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins 2B Omar Infante (groin) was back in the lineup Sunday, April 15, against the Houston Astros after being held out Saturday, April 14, due to a groin cramp. Infante had a solo home run, extended his hitting streak to seven games. Infante already has four home runs this season after posting just seven homers in 579 at-bats in 148 games last season.

2B | Skip Schumaker | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals 2B Skip Schumaker (oblique) was hitless in two at-bats in his first minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Memphis Sunday, April 15. He was able to turn a double play at second base.

2B | Howard Kendrick | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Howard Kendrick was hitless in 12 at-bats on the road trip coming into play Saturday, April 14, against the New York Yankees. He broke out, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBIs.

2B | Dan Uggla | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves 2B Dan Uggla went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, April 13.

2B | Eric Farris | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled 2B Eric Farris from Triple-A Nashville Friday, April 13.

2B | Brian Roberts | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) traveled with the team to Toronto for the start of a 10-game road trip. Roberts was able to take some early batting practice, and he is excited about acclimating to a Major League lifestyle. "Yeah, of course," Robert said about being excited. "Coming off the last year where I had to sit down there and be isolated and not really be part of the team...this is what I'm supposed to be doing still - playing baseball and traveling and being part of the team."

2B | Ryan Flaherty | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 2B Ryan Flaherty, a Rule 5 pick, will get his first major league start either Saturday, April 14, or Sunday, April 15. "Lot of new things being thrown at him that he's never had before," manager Buck Showalter said. "So I think my plan all along was to try to start him on the first road trip, maybe get his feet wet a little bit at home if we could." Flaherty entered the game Saturday, April 7, as a defensive replacement, but he did not get an at-bat.

2B | Daniel Murphy | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets 2B Daniel Murphy is open to a move to third base if 3B David Wright (pinkie) requires a stint on the 15-day disabled list. "I feel comfortable there," Murphy said Friday, April 13. "I haven't taken ground balls over there, but I definitely feel comfortable over at third base. I'll talk to (manager Terry Collins) and if he writes it, I'll go."

2B | Ben Zobrist | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays 2B Ben Zobrist went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and his first home run of the season in a loss Friday, April 13. He also walked once in the game.

2B | Mike Fontenot | Philadelphia Phillies | Transaction, Fantasy
The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent 2B Mike Fontenot (Giants) to a minor league deal Friday, April 13. He will report to Single-A Clearwater for extended spring training, and he'll likely eventually move to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

2B | Justin Turner | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, the New York Mets will make a decision on whether to place 3B David Wright (pinkie) on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, April 14, and it's likely that they will decide on the DL route. If he lands on the DL, 2B Daniel Murphy will slide to third base and INFs Ronny Cedeno and Justin Turner will split time at second base. "Right now my finger won't wrap around (the bat). Obviously, it's painful. But it's right now more of a functional thing, too. It's tough to make a fist, so I can't really get that finger moving the way I need to do to grip a bat."

Shortstop

SS | Dee Gordon | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers SS Dee Gordon hit a walkoff RBI single in the ninth inning Sunday, April 15.

SS | Brendan Ryan | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners SS Brendan Ryan hit his first home run ever at Safeco Field Sunday, April 15, in a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.

SS | Ian Desmond | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals SS Ian Desmond went 3-for-5 with a double, run scored and two RBIs Sunday, April 15, against the Cincinnati Reds. It wasn't all great for Desmond, as he committed a throwing error, his second of the season.

SS | Jose Reyes | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
Miami Marlins SS Jose Reyes was charged with his fourth error of the season Sunday, April 15, against the Houston Astros when he and 3B Hanley Ramirez both tried to catch a routine popup that fell in the 11th inning.

SS | Starlin Castro | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro will continue to be aggressive on the base paths, according to manager Dale Sveum. Castro entered play Sunday, April 15, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a league-leading six stolen bases. By this point last season, the Cubs didn't have a steal.

SS | Pedro Ciriaco | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said that minor league INF/OF Pedro Ciriaco (side) would have been a candidate to be recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket this weekend if not for a side injury that could also involve his ribs or oblique. There is no timetable for his return.

SS | Derek Jeter | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter recorded hit No. 3,100 with a first-inning single Saturday, April 14, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He is 19th on the all-time hits list, now just 10 hits shy of tying Hall of Famer and former Yankees OF Dave Winfield.

SS | Mike Aviles | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox SS Mike Aviles was atop the starting lineup Saturday, April 14, against the Tampa Bay Rays with OF Jacoby Ellsbury (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list. He had an infield single, double and solo home run to go along with two runs scored.

SS | Elvis Andrus | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus went 3-for-4 with a double, a pair of singles and a run scored Friday, April 13, against the Minnesota Twins. Andrus entered the game 3-for-24 (.125) on the season.

SS | Alex Gonzalez | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
The Milwaukee Brewers placed SS Alex Gonzalez on the paternity list Friday, April 13, and he will miss the next two games, returning Tuesday, April 17, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

SS | Freddy Galvis | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies SS Freddy Galvis hit his first major league home run Friday, April 13, against the New York Mets, and finished 2-for-4 with a run scored and RBI.

SS | Yunel Escobar | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays SS Yunel Escobar and OF Colby Rasmus each swatted a solo home run Friday, April 13, against the Baltimore Orioles. Rasmus also had a walk in the game.

SS | Asdrubal Cabrera | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and his second home run of the season in a victory Friday, April 13.

SS | Trevor Plouffe | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins INFs Luke Hughes and Trevor Plouffe are both in the starting lineup Friday, April 13.

SS | Danny Worth | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy,
The Detroit Tigers activated 2B Brandon Inge (groin) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, April 13, and optioned SS Danny Worth to Triple-A Toledo. RP Brayan Villarreal was also optioned to Toledo to make room for SP Adam Wilk.

SS | Zack Cozart | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Friday, April 13, with OF Willie Harris replacing him at second base. Also, SS Zack Cozart is taking the day off.

SS | Jed Lowrie | Houston Astros | Injury, Fantasy
Houston Astros SS Jed Lowrie (thumb) is starting at shortstop and hitting second in the lineup as he returns from the disabled list Friday, April 13. 2B Jose Altuve has been pushed down to eighth in the order.

SS | Erick Aybar | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are making progress on a contract extension for SS Erick Aybar. "I'm very confident that we'll be able to get something done," general manager Jerry Dipoto said. "Erick wants to be here. It's just a matter of winding up a deal that works for both sides."

Third Baseman

3B | Kevin Youkilis | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Updating an earlier report, Boston Red Sox 3B Kevin Youkilis (groin) is out of the lineup Monday, April 16, due to a sore groin.

3B | Pedro Alvarez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez is 1-for-19 with 12 strikeouts and no walks this season. His one hit was a home run.

3B | Miguel Cabrera | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Detroit Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera and 2B Ryan Raburn are both hitless in their last 18 at-bats.

3B | David Wright | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets 3B David Wright finished 2-for-4 with two singles and has hit safely in all six of his games this season. Wright is 12-for-19 (.632) for the season with two homers and five RBIs.

3B | Chipper Jones | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy
Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones (knee) returned to the lineup Sunday, April 15, and finished with a three-run home run in three at-bats against the Milwaukee Brewers. Jones also drew a pair of walks. "It was a pretty cool moment," Jones said. "This year is going to be filled with a lot of moments, I hope. I've had two so far." It was his 456th career home run.

3B | Hanley Ramirez | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
Miami Marlins 3B Hanley Ramirez went 4-for-5 with a home run, walk and three RBIs Sunday, April 15, against the Houston Astros. After starting out 4-for-30 over his first eight games, Ramirez has seven hits over his past nine at-bats in the final two games of the series against Houston.

3B | Chris D. Johnson | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros 3B Chris D. Johnson went 2-for-5 with a run scored Sunday, April 15, against the Miami Marlins to extend his hitting streak to eight games.

3B | David Freese | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals 3B David Freese (finger) did not start Sunday, April 15, against the Chicago Cubs, but he might be back in the lineup Tuesday, April 17, against the Cincinnati Reds. He has been nursing a right ring finger injury.

3B | Matt Carpenter | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals 3B Matt Carpenter went 4-for-4 with a triple, home run and career-high five RBIs Sunday, April 15, against the Chicago Cubs. Carpenter started the game at first base with 1B Lance Berkman (calf) nursing a minor injury. Carpenter is the first Cardinals' rookie to get four hits in a game since 2B Daniel Descalso July 6, 2011, against the Cincinnati Reds. He's the first Cardinals' rookie to get five RBIs since 3B David Freese April 29, 2010, against the Atlanta Braves.

3B | Eric Sogard | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Sunday, April 15, that 3B Eric Sogard is likely to draw another start Monday, April 16, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim with SP Jered Weaver on the mound. Melvin said Sogard has earned more playing time. Sogard went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, accounting for all of the team's offense in a 5-3 loss. As such, 3B Josh Donaldson would sit for a second straight game.

3B | Ty Wigginton | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ty Wigginton went 1-for-4 with four RBIs against the New York Mets Sunday, April 15.

3B | Brett Lawrie | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBIs against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, April 15.

3B | Edwin Encarnacion | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays 1B Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBIs against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, April 15.

3B | Jordan Pacheco | Colorado Rockies | Transaction, Fantasy
The Colorado Rockies have recalled SP Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Colorado Springs. In a corresponding move, 3B Jordan Pacheco was optioned to Colorado Springs. Pacheco became the odd man out on the big league roster because of INF Chris Nelson's improved offense (.273 through his first 22 at-bats) and INF Jonathan Herrera's defensive versatility.

3B | Mark Reynolds | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 3B Mark Reynolds served as the designated hitter for the second consecutive game Saturday, April 14, against the Toronto Blue Jays. 1B Chris Davis made the start at first base, while 3B Wilson Betemit started at the hot corner.

3B | Adrian Beltre | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre reached 1,000 career runs scored in the game Saturday, April 14, against the Minnesota Twins.

3B | Michael Young | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers 2B Michael Young was 1-for-4 with an RBI Saturday, April 14, against the Minnesota Twins. He is 7-for-14 (.500) on the season with runners in scoring position (RISP).

3B | Jack Hannahan | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians 3B Jack Hannahan was ejected for his part in a benches-clearing brawl in the third inning Saturday, April 14, against the Kansas City Royals. It was his first career ejection.

3B | Brandon Inge | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Detroit Tigers 2B Brandon Inge (groin) is expected to be in the starting lineup against the Chicago White Sox Sunday, April 15.

3B | Chase Headley | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres 3B Chase Headley went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs, a walk and two runs scored against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, April 13.

3B | Mark DeRosa | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy
Washington Nationals OF Rick Ankiel (quadriceps) will be activated from the disabled list Saturday, April 14, where he will become the starting center fielder over OF Roger Bernadina. "He's in great shape," manager Davey Johnson said. "He had a great rehab program. Did awfully well. He's still fine. He had a great workout with the boys. He looks good to go." OFs Steve Lombardozzi and Brett Carroll are candidates to be sent down. Johnson plans to play Ankiel on an everyday basis. It's unlikely that OF Mark DeRosa will play much at first base with Bernadina moving to left field.

3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit his 630th career home run Friday, April 13, tying former OF Ken Griffey Jr. for fifth place on the all-time list. He entered the game hitting .174 (4-for-23) with no home runs or RBIs in the first six games. Rodriguez had three hits Friday.

3B | Brent Morel | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox 3B Brent Morel has just one hit in 17 at-bats to start the season, but he acknowledged that he isn't bothered by a back injury that hampered him in spring training. "You can be hitting .800 after three games or .000," Morel said. "It's just kind of over the course of the year you are going to average out what you are capable of doing. It's just a matter of time."

Catcher

C | Jesus Montero | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners C Jesus Montero had his eight-game hitting streak snapped Sunday, April 15, against the Oakland Athletics.

C | Steve Clevenger | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs C Steve Clevenger keeps getting unique chances to play. He has been used as a late-inning pinch hitter already this season, and Sunday, April 15, against the Chicago Cubs, he entered the game in the seventh inning as the first baseman.

C | Yadier Molina | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina went 2-for-3 with a home run, walk, three runs scored and three RBIs Sunday, April 15, against the Chicago Cubs, raising his early season batting average to .353.

C | John Jaso | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge wants to get C John Jaso a start behind the plate, but he said it might be a while. "I would like to, but we're going to have to get into the season a little more."

C | Hector Sanchez | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy,
San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito has a personal catcher, and it will be C Hector Sanchez. The two have worked together in both of Zito's outings, both quality starts. "I'm really comfortable with him," Zito said. "I thought he mixed it up real well. He has a great feel back there. I don't think he gets enough credit as a catcher. He's not scared to go out there and call a pitch that may not be a normal pitch to throw in a situation. If things get under pressure out there, he's just always mellow and relaxed. He has a lot of poise at that position for his age."

C | Miguel Montero | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks C Miguel Montero went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, April 14.

C | Matt Wieters | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said C Matt Wieters is expected to get his first day off this season in the series finale Sunday, April 15, against the Toronto Blue Jays.

C | Jarrod Saltalamacchia | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox C Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a two-run homer, his first of the season, Saturday, April 14, against the Tampa Bay Rays. Saltalamacchia is still batting just .118 on the season. The two RBIs were his first of the season, too.

C | Chris Gimenez | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction, Fantasy
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled C Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Durham Saturday, April 14, and the team announced Gimenez will be in the starting lineup Sunday, April 15.

C | Jose Lobaton | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Tampa Bay Rays placed C Jose Lobaton (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, April 14, due to a sore shoulder.

C | Ramon Hernandez | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies C Ramon Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a double, home run and three RBIs against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, April 13.

C | Carlos Ruiz | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz will get the day off against the New York Mets Saturday, April 14. C Brian Schneider will start behind the plate.

C | Brian McCann | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann went 4-for-5 with a double, home run and four RBIs against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, April 13. The four hits tied a career high, raising his average for the season from .158 to .292.

C | Jose Molina | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays C Jose Lobaton (shoulder) said he's day-to-day as the team tests his injured right shoulder Friday, April 13. C Jose Molina will start Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14. C Stephen Vogt is serving as the designated hitter Friday.

C | Salvador Perez | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Fantasy
Kansas City Royals C Salvador Perez (knee) is wearing a large brace around his surgically repaired left knee, but he said he is feeling good. "My knee is getting stronger," Perez said through an interpreter. "And I'm getting anxious." He'll know more on his timetable as his rehab continues.

C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer, who said his swing didn't feel good coming out of spring training, is still working to correct his mechanics at the plate. "I didn't feel very good coming out of (spring training), to tell you the truth. Leaving camp, it was trying to have your lower (body) half and upper half talk to each other. I'm still working and getting there," Mauer said.

C | Buster Posey | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
The San Francisco Giants told C Buster Posey not to block home plate this year after an injury knocked him out for much of last season, but one scout thinks he's being way too generous in letting runners score to avoid collisions. "He's giving runners the entire H.O.V. lane to cross home plate," said one scout. "I can understand being cautious after what happened to him, but that's a little too cautious."

Outfielder

OF | B.J. Upton | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays OF B.J. Upton (back) was promoted to Double-A Montgomery for three games of rehab before his likely activation Friday, April 20.

OF | Jason Bay | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets OF Jason Bay (finger) was scratched with a jammed right ring finger Sunday, April 15, against the Philadelphia Phillies. Bay said he sustained the injury the day before when he dived back into first base after getting caught in a rundown. "The jammed finger epidemic that is going around," Bay said. He also said X-rays taken on the finger were negative, but he woke up with bruising and swelling, preventing him from gripping a bat.

OF | Matt Kemp | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp's 16 RBIs through 10 games are one fewer than the franchise record set by Brooklyn Dodgers C Roy Campanella in 1953. The major-league record is 19, set by Lou Gehrig in 1927 and matched by Manny Ramirez in 1999. His six home runs tied Wally Moon (1961) and Don Demeter (1959) as the only Dodgers with as many home runs through 10 games.

OF | Jason Heyward | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward hit a home run Sunday, April 15, against the Milwaukee Brewers and left-hander SP Chris Narveson. He is batting .385 (5-for-13) against lefties so far this season after hitting just .192 (20-for-104) against them last season.

OF | Giancarlo Stanton | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton (knee) will keep trying to play through cartilage damage in his left knee, although he acknowledges he might need periodic days off.

OF | J.D. Martinez | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros OF J.D. Martinez had a pair of doubles and an RBI in six at-bats Sunday, April 15, against the Miami Marlins to push his hitting streak to nine games.

OF | Jordan Schafer | Houston Astros | Injury, Fantasy
Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (head) came out of the game Sunday, April 15, when he hit his head on an infielder's knee trying to steal second base in the 11th inning. His status is day to day.

OF | Matt Holliday | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday was hitless in his first nine at-bats with runners in scoring position (RISP), but he broke through with an RBI single in the third inning Sunday, April 15, against the Chicago Cubs. It was his only hit in five at-bats, as his season batting average remains at .200.

OF | Carlos Beltran | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran (forearm) was taken out of the game Sunday, April 15, against the Chicago Cubs after being hit on the right forearm by a pitch. Beltran had trouble throwing.

OF | Peter Bourjos | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Peter Bourjos was held out of the starting lineup Sunday, April 15, against the New York Yankees. OF Vernon Wells shifted over to center field, and OF Bobby Abreu made another start in left field.

OF | Cody Ross | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Cody Ross went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBIs against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, April 15.

OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Entering play Sunday, April 15, Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton was hitting .417 (5-for-12) in day games, a marked improvement over last season. Hamilton had nine total extra-base hits during day games in 2011 but collected three (a home run and two doubles) Saturday, April 14, against the Minnesota Twins.

OF | Kyle Blanks | San Diego Padres | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
San Diego Padres OF Kyle Blanks (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a left shoulder injury.

OF | Carl Crawford | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Carl Crawford (wrist, elbow) will fly to Fort Myers, Fla. Monday, April 16, and could begin playing in extended spring training games the following day, according to manager Bobby Valentine.

OF | Carlos Gonzalez | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez (throat) is not in the lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, April 15, because of a sore throat. 1B Todd Helton is also getting the day off.

OF | Jason Repko | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Boston Red Sox have recalled OF Jason Repko and INF/OF Nate Spears from Triple-A Pawtucket. In corresponding moves, RP Michael Bowden has been designated for assignment and OF Che-Hsuan Lin was optioned to Pawtucket. In addition, Pawtucket C Luis Exposito was designated for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster.

OF | Jarrod Dyson | Kansas City Royals | Transaction, Fantasy
The Kansas City Royals have recalled RP Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha. In a corresponding move, OF Jarrod Dyson was optioned to Triple-A Omaha.

OF | Nolan Reimold | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles OF Nolan Reimold cracked a game-winning two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning Saturday, April 14, against the Toronto Blue Jays.

OF | Lucas Duda | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets OF Lucas Duda snapped an 0-for-15 hitless skid when he went 2-for-4 with a double, home run and two RBIs Saturday, April 14, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

OF | Josh Willingham | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins OF Josh Willingham went 2-for-3 with a double and two walks Saturday, April 14, against the Texas Rangers. He has hit safely in all eight of his games this season. The last Twins player to hit safely in the team's first eight games of a new season was OF Shannon Stewart back in 2005.

OF | Nelson Cruz | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz snapped an 0-for-15 skid Saturday, April 14, against the Minnesota Twins. He finished 3-for-5 with a single, two doubles and a run scored.

OF | Marlon Byrd | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs OF Marlon Byrd went hitless in four at-bats with a strikeout Saturday, April 14, against the St. Louis Cardinals. The good news is that he has struck out just six times this season, but the bad news is he is 2-for-28 (.071). That's the third-worst mark in the majors among qualifying players.

OF | Torii Hunter | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels OF Torii Hunter went hitless in three at-bats with a walk and three strikeouts Saturday, April 14, against the New York Yankees. Hunter's bat speed appears to have slowed down, and like spring training, he has no homers yet.

OF | Luke Scott | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays OF Luke Scott, who called Fenway Park a "dump" in an interview this weekend, belted a three-run home run to further anger Boston Red Sox fans Saturday, April 14. Scott finished with the homer, a double and four RBIs.

OF | Johnny Damon | Cleveland Indians | Transaction, Fantasy
The deal between the Cleveland Indians and OF Johnny Damon does not include a no-trade or opt-out clause as has been reported. The deal is more like a gentleman's agreement based on playing time and fit. The deal is expected to be made official Monday, April 16, once Damon passes a physical. The deal will be a minor-league contract.

OF | Jacoby Ellsbury | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Cody Ross is playing center field in place of injured OF Jacoby Ellsbury (shoulder) Saturday, April 14, against the Tampa Bay Rays. SS Mike Aviles is batting leadoff.

OF | Scott Podsednik | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies minor league OF Scott Podsednik is eligible to become a free agent if he is not on the team's major league roster by June 1. The Phillies aren't obligated to let him go if he receives a big league offer from another team but would consider making a fair trade.

OF | Charlie Blackmon | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Colorado Rockies have activated OF Charlie Blackmon (turf toe) from the 15-day disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

OF | Clete Thomas | Minnesota Twins | Transaction, Fantasy
The Minnesota Twins have claimed OF Clete Thomas off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.

OF | Andre Ethier | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers OF Andre Ethier went 1-for-3 with three RBIs against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 13.

OF | Corey Hart | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart went 2-for-5 with a double, home run and three RBIs against the Atlanta Braves Friday, April 13.

OF | Brett Gardner | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner (illness) is not in the starting lineup Saturday, April 14, because of flu-like symptoms. He may be able to come off the bench if needed during the game.

OF | Drew Stubbs | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds OF Drew Stubbs and SS Wilson Valdez, the top two hitters in the team's lineup, were a combined 0-for-12 with four strikeouts Friday, April 13, against the Washington Nationals. The 4-5 hitters, 3B Scott Rolen and OF Jay Bruce, were 0-for-10 with a walk.

OF | Tim Wheeler | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies minor league OF Tim Wheeler (hand) needs surgery for a hamate injury in his right hand and will likely miss about a month.

OF | Ryan Sweeney | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
With Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury (shoulder) possibly out for an extended period, the team will turn to OFs Darnell McDonald, Cody Ross and Ryan Sweeney to pick up the slack. Each of the three healthy outfielders has previous experience in center field. Ross moved from right field to center Friday, April 13, when Ellsbury departed. Ross has made 345 of 632 career starts in the middle of the outfield.

OF | Brett Carroll | Washington Nationals | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Washington Nationals designated OF Brett Carroll for assignment Friday, April 13. The move makes room for the return of OF Rick Ankiel (quadriceps) from the 15-day disabled list Saturday, April 14.

OF | Adam L. Jones | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles OFs Adam L. Jones and Nolan Reimold each had three hits Friday, April 13, against the Toronto Blue Jays. Reimold had a double and his first home run, while also swiping his first base of the season. Jones left the yard for the second time this season.

OF | Andres Torres | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets OF Andres Torres (calf) has been playing catch at the team's spring training complex in Florida, but he has done no other baseball activities and is not near a return.

OF | Garrett Jones | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates OF Garrett Jones and 3B Pedro Alvarez combined to go 0-for-6 with six strikeouts Friday, April 13.

OF | Michael Brantley | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians OF Michael Brantley snapped an 0-for-15 slump in the early part of the season by going 2-for-5 with one run, one RBI and one strikeout. He is still hitting only .136 on the season.

OF | Delmon Young | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Detroit Tigers OF Delmon Young went 1-for-3 with his first home run of the season and two RBIs in a losing effort Friday, April 13. He also struck out twice in the game.

OF | Brandon Belt | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 1B Brandon Belt is on the bench again Friday, April 13, but manager Bruce Bochy plans to give Belt more playing time eventually. "It's not all about Brandon," Bochy said. "We're going to try to mix everybody in there. Brandon's going to be part of this. I'll get him in there as much as I can."

OF | Mike Carp | Seattle Mariners | Injury, Fantasy
Seattle Mariners OF Mike Carp (shoulder) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma Friday, April 13.

OF | Dayan Viciedo | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox OF Dayan Viciedo went 1-for-3 with his first home run of the season in a winning effort Friday, April 13. He scored one run and struck out twice in the game.

OF | Shelley Duncan | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians OF Johnny Damon, who said he has been hitting, running, throwing and playing soccer, will likely need time to get into baseball shape by taking at-bats in extended spring games. Manager Manny Acta didn't give a timetable for when Damon would be ready to play in the majors. Damon could give the Tribe another option in left field to share time with OF Shelley Duncan.

OF | Nick Swisher | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Nick Swisher went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and one strikeout in a winning effort Friday, April 13. OF Curtis Granderson hit his second home run of the season but also fanned three times.

OF | Curtis Granderson | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Nick Swisher went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and one strikeout in a winning effort Friday, April 13. OF Curtis Granderson hit his second home run of the season but also fanned three times.

OF | Allen Craig | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig (knee) will likely return to the team's spring complex in Florida Sunday, April 15, to resume his rehab with the possibility of playing in extended spring games. "I've had no setbacks," Craig said. "Strength is getting there."

OF | Logan Morrison | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins OF Logan Morrison (knee) is out of the lineup Friday, April 13, in order to rest his knee.

OF | Jeff Francoeur | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals OF Jarrod Dyson is leading off Friday, April 13, and OF Jeff Francoeur is hitting second in the lineup.

OF | Michael Bourn | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves OF Michael Bourn is just 3-for-24 (.125) with a .192 OPS and six strikeouts to begin the season. He's also been caught stealing (once) as much as he's stolen a base. Bourn is 0-for-15 against lefties this year, with four strikeouts and no walks. He only hit .210 (18-for-81) against southpaws last season.

Starting Pitcher

SP | Felipe Paulino | Kansas City Royals | Injury
Kansas City Royals SP Felipe Paulino (forearm) is scheduled to throw 35 pitches in an extended spring training game Monday, April 16.

SP | Michael Pineda | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees SP Michael Pineda (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen on Monday, April 16, in Tampa, Fla., as he returns from right shoulder inflammation. Manager Joe Girardi said that "everything so far has gone well" with Pineda, who isn't expected to be at the big league level before May.

SP | Yu Darvish | Texas Rangers | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Texas Rangers may move SP Yu Darvish from the fourth spot up to the third spot between SP's Derek Holland and Matt Harrison. The team wants to protect its bullpen; by moving Darvish up, the Rangers would also have a lefty between Darvish and SP Neftali Feliz.

SP | Ivan Nova | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees SP Ivan Nova struck out eight over six innings in an 11-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, April 15. Nova hasn't lost in the regular season since the Angels beat him 3-2 on June 3 of last year.

SP | Jerome Williams | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels SP Jerome Williams lasted only 2 2/3 innings in his first start this season and first loss with the Angels, giving up five runs, five hits and three walks on 47 pitches. "I felt like everything I threw up there was a hit or they were going to take," Williams said. The Angels lost 11-5 to the New York Yankees.

SP | Chris Sale | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox SP Chris Sale struggled in his second start of the season Sunday, April 15, against the Detroit Tigers. He allowed three runs and five hits in just five innings in a loss, and he threw two wild pitches. "I mean, I felt like I had my good stuff and like I said before, I just didn't use it to my advantage," Sale said. "I kind of babied it at times, and I just got to get the confident to throw the pitch I need to throw and not worry about where it is. Just kind of throw it sometimes."

SP | Rick Porcello | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy,
Detroit Tigers SP Rick Porcello allowed one earned run, five hits and no walks over 7 2/3 innings in a win Sunday, April 15, against the Chicago White Sox. He also struck out four batters in the 99-pitch quality start, throwing 70 pitches for strikes, lowering his ERA to 1.84. Porcello got 12 of his 23 outs on ground balls.

SP | Chris Narveson | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy,
Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Narveson allowed five earned runs, four hits and two walks over four innings in a loss Sunday, April 15, against the Atlanta Braves. He threw just 39 of his 73 pitches for strikes.

SP | Tim Hudson | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson (back) will make a start Wednesday, April 18, with Triple-A Gwinnett, and he will throw five innings and up to 85-90 pitches. He will then pitch Tuesday, April 24, with Gwinnett, building up to six innings and 100 or so pitches. He went 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA in two rehab outings with Class A Rome. He said his back isn't giving him problems, and he's focused now on sharpening his offspeed pitches.

SP | Brandon Beachy | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves SP Brandon Beachy allowed one unearned run and three hits with two walks over seven innings in a win Sunday, April 15, against the Milwaukee Brewers. He also struck out six batters in the 103-pitch quality start, leveling his record at 1-1.

SP | Mike Leake | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy,
Cincinnati Reds SP Mike Leake allowed five earned runs, five hits and three walks over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision Sunday, April 15, against the Washington Nationals.

SP | Ross Detwiler | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SP Ross Detwiler allowed five runs - one earned - and six hits over five innings in a no-decision Sunday, April 15, against the Cincinnati Reds. His defense committed two errors behind him. Detwiler has a 0.90 ERA through his first two starts.

SP | Anibal Sanchez | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy,
Miami Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez (head) was shaken up when he fouled a pitch that bounced and hit him in the right temple. After being checked by a trainer, he lined a triple for his first extra-base hit in 207 career at-bats. Sanchez allowed three runs - two earned - and five hits over six innings with seven strikeouts in a quality start and no-decision before departing after 104 pitches.

SP | J.A. Happ | Houston Astros | Fantasy,
Houston Astros SP J.A. Happ allowed two earned runs, five hits and a pair of walks while striking out eight batters over six innings in a quality start and no-decision Sunday, April 15, against the Miami Marlins.

SP | Paul Maholm | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy,
Chicago Cubs SP Paul Maholm allowed six runs, six hits and a walk with two strikeouts in just four innings Sunday, April 15, against the St. Louis Cardinals. "It's the same thing as the first start: You give them base runners and they take advantage of it," Maholm said. "It's frustrating. But I'm going to bust it this week and make sure to get through it and get back to where I was."

SP | Jake Westbrook | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy,
St. Louis Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook allowed one earned run and four hits over seven innings in a win Sunday, April 15, against the Chicago Cubs. He pounded his sinker for 12 ground ball outs, and he threw first-pitch strikes to nine of his first 11 batters. "That's how I'm able to be successful, when I get ahead and control some counts," Westbrook said. "Just keeping the hitters on their toes."

SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte worked four scoreless innings Sunday, April 15, in a minor-league conditioning start with Class A Tampa. He allowed just two hits with no walks and three strikeouts in the no-decision against Class A Clearwater, the Philadelphia Phillies Florida State League affiliate.

SP | Blake Beavan | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy,
Seattle Mariners SP Blake Beavan allowed three earned runs, six hits and no walks while striking out four batters over seven innings in a win Sunday, April 15, against the Oakland Athletics. He threw 67 of his 98 pitches for strikes in the quality start, leveling his record at 1-1.

SP | Barry Zito | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy,
San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito has a personal catcher, and it will be C Hector Sanchez. The two have worked together in both of Zito's outings, both quality starts. "I'm really comfortable with him," Zito said. "I thought he mixed it up real well. He has a great feel back there. I don't think he gets enough credit as a catcher. He's not scared to go out there and call a pitch that may not be a normal pitch to throw in a situation. If things get under pressure out there, he's just always mellow and relaxed. He has a lot of poise at that position for his age."

SP | Tyson Ross | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy,
The Oakland Athletics will recall SP Tyson Ross from Triple-A Sacramento to start Tuesday, April 17, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Ross, who is the team's fifth starter, will be opposed by SP Dan Haren. Ross was 0-1 with a 4.00 ERA in nine innings over two starts with the River Cats, allowing four earned runs, 10 hits and three walks with four strikeouts over nine innings.

SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels allowed two runs on six hits in seven innings against the New York Mets Sunday, April 15, to pick up his first win of the season. He struck out 10 batters and walked one in the game.

SP | Mike Pelfrey | New York Mets | Fantasy,
New York Mets SP Mike Pelfrey allowed one run on eight hits in six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, April 15, but did not earn a decision.

SP | Matt Moore | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays SP Matt Moore allowed six runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, April 15, to suffer his first loss of the season. He struck out five batters and walked four in the game.

SP | Kyle Drabek | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays SP Kyle Drabek allowed two runs on six hits in 7 1/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, April 15, to pick up his second win of the season. He struck out six batters and walked one in the game.

SP | Brian Matusz | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles SP Brian Matusz allowed five runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, April 15, to suffer his second loss of the season. He struck out four batters and walked four in the game.

SP | Joe Wieland | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres SP Joe Wieland (0-1) allowed six runs on six hits over five innings in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, April 14, with two walks and one strikeout.

SP | Ted Lilly | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers SP Ted Lilly (neck) allowed one unearned run on two hits over seven innings in a victory over the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, with one walk and four strikeouts.

SP | Tom Milone | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SP Tom Milone (1-1) allowed four runs on four hits over six innings in a loss to the Seattle Mariners Saturday, April 14, with two walks and five strikeouts.

SP | Hector Noesi | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners SP Hector Noesi (1-1) allowed five hits over eight scoreless innings in a victory over the Oakland Athletics Saturday, April 14, with one walk and six strikeouts.

SP | Mike Minor | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves SP Mike Minor (1-1) allowed one unearned run on two hits over 7 1/3 innings in a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, April 14, with one walk and four strikeouts.

SP | Shaun Marcum | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers SP Shaun Marcum (1-1) allowed two runs on three hits over seven innings in a loss to the Atlanta Braves Saturday, April 14, with two walks and six strikeouts.

SP | Adam Wilk | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Fantasy
Detroit Tigers SP Adam Wilk (shoulder) allowed two runs on three hits over five innings in a loss to the Chicago White Sox Saturday, April 14, with one walk and four strikeouts. He was tagged with the loss, falling to 0-1 on the year. Wilk left the game with a bruised left shoulder after he was hit by a foul ball off the bat of 1B Prince Fielder while sitting in the dugout but is expected to make his next start.

SP | Gavin Floyd | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox SP Gavin Floyd (1-1) allowed three hits over six scoreless innings in a victory over the Detroit Tigers Saturday, April 14, with three walks and six strikeouts.

SP | Tyler Chatwood | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies P Tyler Chatwood (1-0) allowed one run on two hits over two innings in a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, April 14, with one walk and three strikeouts.

SP | Carlos Zambrano | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
Miami Marlins SP Carlos Zambrano allowed one run on four hits over six innings in a no-decision against the Houston Astros Saturday, April 14, with six walks and four strikeouts.

SP | John Lackey | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox SP John Lackey (elbow) played catch with head trainer Mike Reinold Sunday, April 15. "He's on a long progressive schedule and to start the throwing process is just the beginning of what will be a seven, eight-month road back," manager Bobby Valentine said.

SP | Alex Cobb | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction, Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays RP Dane De La Rosa was shelled for five earned runs, four hits and two walks in an inning of work in his debut Saturday, April 14, against the Boston Red Sox. As a result, he was optioned back to Triple-A Durham, and the team recalled SP Alex Cobb.

SP | Edwin Jackson | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson tossed a complete game in the win Saturday, April 14, against the Cincinnati Reds. He allowed just one earned run, two hits and a walk while striking out nine in the efficient 92-pitch CG. It was his fifth career complete game. His last CG came July 16, 2011, when he was with the Chicago White Sox.

SP | Jonathon Niese | New York Mets | Draft, Fantasy,
New York Mets SP Jonathon Niese, RP Bobby Parnell and RP Jon Rauch combined on only the Mets' second shutout at Citizens Bank Park since the ballpark opened in 2004. The other came Aug. 7, 2010. Niese allowed five hits and a walk with five strikeouts over 6 2/3 scoreless innings as he moved to 2-0 and lowered his ERA to 2.13.

SP | Carlos Gutierrez | Minnesota Twins | Injury,
Minnesota Twins P Carlos Gutierrez (shoulder) left his start with Triple-A Rochester Friday, April 13, due to shoulder discomfort. He will be re-evaluated when the team returns home Monday, April 16.

SP | Nick Blackburn | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy,
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn (shoulder) was sent for an MRI Saturday, April 14, after leaving his start due to shoulder stiffness. The results showed no significant damage, according to a major league source. He will be re-evaluated in the next few days, and it is possible he might be able to make his next scheduled start this week.

SP | Liam Hendriks | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy,
Minnesota Twins SP Liam Hendriks (illness) makes his return from food poisoning to start Sunday, April 15, against the Texas Rangers. He is 0-2 with a 6.17 ERA in four career major leagues starts.

SP | Chris Volstad | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy,
Chicago Cubs SP Chris Volstad allowed four runs - three earned - and six hits over six innings in a loss Saturday, April 14, against the St. Louis Cardinals. He threw 62 strikes out of 101 pitches. A four-run fourth inning doomed Volstad. "I kind of stopped executing," Volstad said. "Pitches were out over the plate and up a little bit. I guess at that point you need to slow it down and take a deep breath and go back to what I was doing earlier in the game."

SP | Lance Lynn | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy,
St. Louis Cardinals SP Lance Lynn is making the most of his chance in the rotation. He pitched effectively into the sixth inning Saturday, April 14, allowing one run and four hits with five strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings. He lowered his ERA to 1.50 while improving to 2-0.

SP | C.J. Wilson | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy,
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP C.J. Wilson picked up his second quality start of the season and his first career win against the New York Yankees Saturday, April 14. The Angels pitching staff has three quality starts this season, and two are the work of Wilson.

SP | Clay Buchholz | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz allowed five earned runs, six hits and three walks with five strikeouts over seven innings in a win Saturday, April 14, against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was his first victory since June 16, 2011, his first start before being shelved for the rest of the season due to a back injury.

SP | Jeremy Hellickson | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson (head) allowed five earned runs, seven hits and three walks over five innings in a no-decision Saturday, April 14, against the Boston Red Sox. It was Hellickson's first start since being hit in the head with a ball during batting practice Wednesday, April 11. "The cutter was good. I think the first two home runs were good pitches. I've just got to throw more strikes," Hellickson said. "I felt good. Arm felt good. Nothing with the head. Just made some bad pitches."

SP | Josh Tomlin | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians SP Josh Tomlin made his first career relief appearance Saturday, April 14, against the Kansas City Royals, coming on in the third inning once SP Jeanmar Gomez was ejected. Tomlin was hammered for five runs - four earned - and six hits over 3 2/3 innings of relief.

SP | Jeanmar Gomez | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians SP Jeanmar Gomez was ejected in the third inning Saturday, April 14, against the Kansas City Royals. He hit 3B Mike Moustakas with the second pitch of the third inning, touching off a benches-clearing fracas. It was the first ejection of Gomez's career.

SP | Brad Mills | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Transaction, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have recalled P Brad Mills from Triple-A Salt Lake and designated RP Rich Thompson for assignment.

SP | Tsuyoshi Wada | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles SP Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) is expected to pitch for Triple-A Norfolk against Gwinnett Thursday, April 19. He could join the parent club after that or make one more rehab start. Wada allowed two hits over six scoreless innings, with five walks and seven strikeouts, while facing minor league hitters from the Tampa Bay Rays organization Friday, April 13.

SP | Derek Lowe | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians SP Derek Lowe (2-0) allowed three runs on 11 hits over 6 2/3 innings in a victory over the Kansas City Royals Friday, April 13, with no walks and two strikeouts.

SP | Aaron Harang | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers SP Aaron Harang set a Dodgers record with nine consecutive strikeouts as the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 9-8 Friday, April 13. Harang was one short of the major league record of 10, set by Tom Seaver in 1970.

SP | Felix Hernandez | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez gave up just two runs in seven innings but got no help from his offense in a 4-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics. It was the first loss for Hernandez against Oakland since September 18, 2008. He had won his previous six decisions against the A's.

SP | Bartolo Colon | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SP Bartolo Colon gave up only three hits in seven innings as the Athletics ruined the Seattle Mariners' home opener with a 4-0 win Friday, April 13.

SP | Josh Beckett | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett's strikeout string of 281 games (since Sept. 4, 2001) is the longest active streak in the majors and the second longest to begin a career. New York Mets SP Dwight Gooden had a strikeout streak of 349 games from 1984 to 1997.

SP | Dan Hudson | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Dan Hudson was tagged for six runs on 10 hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings Friday, April 13, but he did not get the decision in a 7-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies.

SP | Scott Baker | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy,
Minnesota Twins SP Scott Baker (elbow) will have surgery in New York Tuesday, April 17. The rehab process is expected to take six months.

SP | Jordan Zimmermann | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann allowed one earned run, three hits, two walks and three strikeouts over seven innings in a no-decision Friday, April 13, against the Cincinnati Reds. Zimmermann lowered his ERA to 1.29, but he has no wins over his first two starts.

SP | Ricky Nolasco | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
Miami Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco needed 90 pitches to get through just five innings Friday, April 13, against the Houston Astros in a no-decision.

SP | Jeff Samardzija | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy,
Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija wasn't as sharp in his second start of the season Friday, April 13, against the St. Louis Cardinals, but he picked up the win anyway. Samardzija allowed five earned runs, 10 hits and a walk with five strikeouts, needing 103 pitches to go five innings.

SP | Adam Wainwright | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy,
St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright was pounded for eight earned runs and seven hits with two walks over three innings in a loss Friday, April 13, against the Chicago Cubs. It was his first home start since Sept. 19, 2010. "I felt disappointed for me, but I felt more disappointed for all the fans that showed up today," Wainwright said. "I really felt that I did not deliver what they came to see. I know that I will, but I didn't do it today. I have regrets about that."

SP | Lucas Harrell | Houston Astros | Fantasy,
Houston Astros SP Lucas Harrell, coming off the best start of his career, lasted only four innings Friday, April 13, in a no-decision against the Miami Marlins. He allowed four earned runs, seven hits and four walks with two strikeouts, throwing only 51 of his 85 pitches for strikes.

SP | Cliff Lee | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee allowed four earned runs, five hits and no walks while striking out seven batters over seven innings in a loss Friday, April 13, against the New York Mets. He threw just 56 of his 83 pitches for strikes. Lee entered with a 0.97 ERA over his past 11 regular season starts, and he had no allowed more than two earned runs in any game during the stretch. It was the first time Lee allowed multiple home runs since July 3, 2011, when the Toronto Blue Jays hit three homers against him.

SP | Wei-Yin Chen | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen will be pushed back one day, making his next scheduled start Tuesday, April 17, against the Chicago White Sox. Manager Buck Showalter said Friday, April 13, that he wanted to split up his left-handed starters, Chen and SP Brian Matusz. The latter is scheduled to pitch Sunday, April 15.

SP | Jake Arrieta | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta will start Monday, April 16, against the Chicago White Sox, and he will be in line for two starts in the upcoming week.

SP | R.A. Dickey | New York Mets | Fantasy,
New York Mets RP R.A. Dickey allowed just one run while scattering nine hits over seven innings Friday, April 13, against the Philadelphia Phillies to improve to 2-0. Dickey lowered his ERA to 2.40 in seven career starts against the Phillies, and he now has 14 consecutive quality starts dating back to July 25, 2011.

SP | Brandon Morrow | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow allowed four earned runs, six hits and a walk over seven innings in a no-decision Friday, April 13, against the Baltimore Orioles. He also recorded four strikeouts in the 104-pitch effort.

SP | Matt Cain | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy,
San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain tossed a one-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates to win his first game of the season Friday, April 13. He allowed only a single to Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald in the complete-game shutout. Cain struck out 11 and only allowed one baserunner. It was his third career one-hitter, his fifth shutout and 14th complete game. Cain threw 106 pitches in the strong effort.

SP | Jason Marquis | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy,
Minnesota Twins SP Jason Marquis will throw a bullpen Monday, April 16, and will make his season debut against the New York Yankees Wednesday, April 18.

SP | Luke Hochevar | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Fantasy,
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Royals SP Luke Hochevar (ankle) was diagnosed with a medial contusion of his left ankle after undergoing X-rays, which came back negative. He is being listed as day-to-day. Hochevar allowed seven runs in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians Friday, April 13.

SP | David Price | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays SP David Price lost his first game of the season to the Boston Red Sox Friday, April 13, and lasted only three frames. Price gave up four hits and three earned runs while walking three and striking out three.

SP | Max Scherzer | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy,
Detroit Tigers SP Max Scherzer gave up five hits and three runs while striking out 11 and walking one to lose to the Chicago White Sox in six innings Friday, April 13.

SP | Jake Peavy | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox SP Jake Peavy took a one-hitter into the seventh inning to beat the Detroit Tigers Friday, April 13, in the team's home opener. Peavy gave up two hits while striking out eight and walking one in 6 2/3 innings. He allowed two earned runs and one homer in the outing.

SP | Charlie Furbush | Seattle Mariners | Injury, Transaction,
The Seattle Mariners placed RP George Sherrill (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, April1 13, with a strained flexor bundle in his left elbow. The team recalled SP Charlie Furbush from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

SP | Ervin Santana | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy,
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana allowed five earned runs against the New York Yankees in a loss Friday, April 13, for his second straight start. Santana walked three and struck out five in six innings in his 13th career start against the Yanks.

SP | Hiroki Kuroda | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
New York Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda won his first game of the year in the team's home opener against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Friday, April 13, by giving up five hits, walking two and striking out six. Kuroda pitched eight scoreless innings in his second start of the season.

SP | Jenrry Mejia | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Mets SP Jenrry Mejia (elbow) faced hitters Monday, April 9, for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in May of last year. He will face hitters again Saturday, April 14, and Thursday, April 19. The team is still deciding if they want him starting or relieving, but it's more likely that he can pitch in relief this year. RP D.J. Carrasco (ankle) has resumed throwing off a mound and RP Pedro Beato (shoulder) is coming along "slowly." SP Chris Young (shoulder) has yet to face hitters.

SP | Chris Archer | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson (head) passed another concussion test Friday, April 13, but league doctors have yet to clear him to start Saturday, April 14. SP Wade Davis or P Chris Archer would be in line to start if Hellickson can't go.

SP | Chris Carpenter | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy,
St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter (shoulder) said he is feeling better but is not at the point where he's strong enough to resume throwing. There remains no firm timetable for his return.

Relief Pitcher

RP | David Phelps | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees RP David Phelps will be sidelined until at least Thursday, April 19, according to team sources. The reason given is Phelps threw 78 pitches in long relief of SP Phil Hughes, taxing his arm to the point where the team feels it best to rest Phelps.

RP | Jose Contreras | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies RP Jose Contreras (elbow) was activated Sunday, April 15, from the 15-day disabled list. In a corresponding roster move, P Joe Savery was sent to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

RP | Chad Durbin | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves RP Chad Durbin allowed three earned runs and three hits in his inning of work Sunday, April 15, against the Milwaukee Brewers. Durbin has allowed homers in each of his three appearances this season.

RP | Sean Marshall | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals RP Sean Marshall worked around two hits in a scoreless 11th inning Sunday, April 15, against the Washington Nationals for his first save. He needed 16 pitches, throwing 13 for strikes, and he recorded one strikeout.

RP | Kevin Gregg | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles RP Kevin Gregg allowed three runs and three hits with two walks and a hit batsman while retiring just one batter Sunday, April 15, against the Toronto Blue Jays. His early season ERA sits at 12.27.

RP | Craig Stammen | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals RP Craig Stammen allowed two hits and a walk with three strikeouts in two scoreless innings of relief Sunday, April 15, against the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched four innings in three games this series and struck out nine.

RP | Tyler Clippard | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy,
Washington Nationals RP Tyler Clippard (shoulder) is nursing shoulder discomfort, according to manager Davey Johnson. However, it is not considered serious.

RP | Brandon League | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy,
Seattle Mariners RP Brandon League allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, April 15, against the Oakland Athletics as he secured his fourth save of the season. League has already made six appearances, allowing just four hits and a walk over six scoreless innings.

RP | George Sherrill | Seattle Mariners | Injury, Fantasy,
Seattle Mariners RP George Sherrill (elbow) was sent for an MRI Saturday, April 14, on his ailing left elbow, and he is awaiting the results. The injury is being termed a strained flexor bundle. "We'll check it out and see what's what," Sherrill said. "Hopefully, it's not a scope-type situation (arthroscopic surgery). If it is, it is, but I'm hoping it's not. That would be two months or so."

RP | Brian Wilson | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy,
San Francisco Giants RP Brian Wilson (elbow) was upbeat Sunday, April 15, despite the fact season-ending surgery is expected. He said he felt a "pop" in his elbow Thursday, April 12, but had no intention of letting someone else finish the game against the Colorado Rockies. He worked through the pain and nailed down the save, likely his last for the year. "I was able to finish the inning," Wilson said. "My mindset was, 'OK, if it's inflammation, get out of your mess. If it's season-ending, your last pitch is going to be preserving (SP Madison Bumgarner's) win. I'm not walking off the mound a failure." Wilson will meet with renowned Dr. James Andrews soon. He said he has been pitching "on borrowed time", and has been dealing with pain since the 2010 season.

RP | Alfredo Aceves | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox RP Alfredo Aceves pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, April 15, to earn his second save of the season.

RP | Joe Nathan | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Despite allowing two baserunners during his appearance against the Minnesota Twins Saturday, April 14, Texas Rangers RP Joe Nathan showed off the best fastball he's had in several years in a non-save situation. Six of his pitches registered 95 mph, with his best one reaching 96 mph. "I finally stopped guiding the ball after the second hit and let it go," Nathan said. "I got mad at myself and just started pitching. It felt good to pitch from the stretch and not allow any runs. I don't think even in spring training there was a time when I pitched from the stretch and didn't allow a run."

RP | Chris Resop | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates RP Chris Resop allowed one unearned run on two hits and one walk without recording an out in a loss to the San Francisco Giants Saturday, April 14.

RP | Javier Lopez | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants RP Javier Lopez (1-0) struck out the only batter he faced Saturday, April 14, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, to record the victory.

RP | J.J. Putz | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks RP J.J. Putz (0-1) suffered his first blown save of the year and was tagged with the loss against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, April 14. He allowed two runs on one hit over two-thirds of an inning, with no walks and one strikeout.

RP | Jairo Asencio | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians RP Jairo Asencio (1-1) tossed one scoreless inning in a victory against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, April 14, with one walk and two strikeouts.

RP | Greg Holland | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals RP Greg Holland (0-1) allowed two runs on three hits over one inning in a loss to the Cleveland Indians Saturday, April 14, with one walk and one strikeout.

RP | Chris Perez | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians RP Chris Perez earned his second save of the season against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, April 14. He struck out one batter in one scoreless inning.

RP | Craig Kimbrel | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves RP Craig Kimbrel notched his fourth save of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, April 14. He allowed one hit over one scoreless inning, with two walks and two strikeouts.

RP | Rhiner Cruz | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros RP Rhiner Cruz (1-0) allowed two hits over two scoreless innings in a victory over the Miami Marlins Saturday, April 14, with no walks and two strikeouts.

RP | Brett Myers | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros RP Brett Myers struck out two of the three batters he faced Saturday, April 14, against the Miami Marlins, to record his second save of the season.

RP | Heath Bell | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
Miami Marlins RP Heath Bell (0-2) blew his second save of the season in a loss to the Houston Astros Saturday, April 14. He allowed four runs (two earned) on four hits over two-thirds of an inning.

RP | Sergio Santos | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction, Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays P Aaron Laffey will be optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas Sunday, April 15, when RP Sergio Santos returns from paternity leave.

RP | Kyle Waldrop | Minnesota Twins | Injury,
Minnesota Twins P Kyle Waldrop (elbow) is set to throw from a mound Sunday, April 15. Barring any setbacks, he will likely throw a bullpen session Tuesday, April 17.

RP | Yoshinori Tateyama | Texas Rangers | Injury, Transaction,
The Texas Rangers activated RP Yoshinori Tateyama (back) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Saturday, April 14, and then optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.

RP | Rafael Betancourt | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt earned his second save of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, April 13. He allowed one hit in one scoreless inning.

RP | Rex Brothers | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies RP Rex Brothers (1-1) allowed one hit and one walk over one scoreless inning in a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, April 13.

RP | Francisco Cordero | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos is returning to Toronto Saturday, April 14, after being present for the birth of his child in California. However, he will not be activated until Sunday, April 15, at the earliest. Manager John Farrell said Santos is expected to throw off of flat ground following the team's game against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday. RP Francisco Cordero will serve as the Blue Jays' closer until Santos is activated.

RP | Kenley Jansen | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers RP Kenley Jansen (2-0) blew his first save opportunity of the year but was credited with the victory against the San Diego Padres Friday, April 13. He allowed two runs on two hits over one inning, with two walks and three strikeouts. Jansen served as the closer because RP Javy Guerra had been given the night off after pitching on three consecutive days.

RP | Andrew Cashner | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres RP Andrew Cashner (0-1) allowed one run on no hits over two-thirds of an inning in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, April 13, with three walks and one strikeout.

RP | Francisco Rodriguez | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers RP Francisco Rodriguez (0-1) allowed two runs on two hits over one-third of an inning in a loss to the Atlanta Braves Friday, April 13, with two walks and no strikeouts.

RP | Alexi Ogando | Texas Rangers | Fantasy,
Texas Rangers RP Alexi Ogando picked up his first major league save Friday, April 13, against the Minnesota Twins.

RP | Sean Burnett | Washington Nationals | Injury,
Washington Nationals RP Sean Burnett (back) was unavailable Friday, April 13, against the Cincinnati Reds due to back stiffness, according to manager Davey Johnson.

RP | Jim Johnson | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles RP Jim Johnson allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Friday, April 13, against the Toronto Blue Jays for his third save of the season. Johnson has converted 11 consecutive saves dating back to 2011.

RP | Matt Lindstrom | Baltimore Orioles | Injury,
Baltimore Orioles RP Matt Lindstrom (back) reported feeling much better Friday, April 13, as he had been out due to back spasms. "I feel way better than I did the last couple days," Lindstrom said.

RP | D.J. Carrasco | New York Mets | Injury,
New York Mets RP D.J. Carrasco (ankle) has started throwing from a mound at the team's spring training complex, though not quite at 100 percent. He has been slow to recover from a right ankle sprain suffered in mid-March.

RP | Joel Hanrahan | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy,
Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan allowed two hits and two earned runs while striking out one in an inning in a non-save situation against the San Francisco Giants Friday, April 13.

RP | Matt Capps | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy,
Minnesota Twins RP Matt Capps, who has pitched two days in a row, might be unavailable in a save situation Friday, April 13. In that case, RP Glen Perkins would see the save chance.

RP | Josh Lueke | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction,
The Tampa Bay Rays optioned RP Josh Lueke to Class AAA after their game Friday, April 13.

RP | Joel Peralta | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays RP Joel Peralta allowed two hits and four earned runs while walking two without recording an out in his outing against the Boston Red Sox Friday, April 13. His ERA sits at 37.80 early in the season.

RP | Hector Santiago | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox RP Hector Santiago earned his third save in as many chances against the Detroit Tigers Friday, April 13. Santiago fanned two and gave up one hit.

RP | Matt Thornton | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams said RPs Matt Thornton and Jesse Crain are critical to the team's bullpen, but the team likes them better filling the seventh and eighth innings. The initial decision on closer came down to RPs Hector Santiago and Addison Reed. "We all know in a game that (the) ninth inning doesn't necessarily mean you're going to have the toughest hitters up," Williams said. "The situation to win the game might be in the seventh or the eighth inning, so to have those guys available and interchangeable for that kind of fit everything together."

RP | Scott Downs | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury,
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Scott Downs (ankle) is expected to avoid the disabled list after being spiked in the right ankle Thursday, April 12. X-rays and an MRI exam showed no structural damage, and he's listed as day-to-day. Downs left the stadium Thursday on crutches. He won't be available to pitch in the team's three-game series over the weekend.

RP | Scott Linebrink | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy,
St. Louis Cardinals RP Scott Linebrink (shoulder) played catch Friday, April 13, for the first time since spring training, and 2B Skip Schumaker (oblique) played in an extended spring game Thursday, April 12, and will begin a minor league rehab stint soon. "I'm going to need some at-bats. That's for sure," Schumaker said. "I don't want to come into this thing not feeling good and not being able to help out. Selfishly, you want to come back as soon as you can and be out of the extended spring training or minor leagues." Linebrink said he didn't have any pain while throwing Friday.

RP | Mark Rogers | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction,
Milwaukee Brewers RP Mark Rogers was reinstated from his suspension Friday, April 13, and sent to the minors.

RP | Andrew Bailey | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox RP Andrew Bailey (thumb) is wearing a cast on his right hand after undergoing surgery on his right thumb earlier this month. He'll start his rehab once he has his stitches removed, which should be in a few days. Bailey is expected to resume throwing at the eight-week point in his rehab.

RP | Jonathan Broxton | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy,
Kansas City Royals RP Jonathan Broxton said he has already moved on from his first blown save with the team Wednesday, April 11, in which he walked two, hit two batters and allowed two runs. Manager Ned Yost still has confidence in Broxton and is sticking with him as his closer. "I talked to Broxton today, and he just lost command of his fastball," Yost said. "But he's a two-time All-Star, and he has really rebounded nicely from this arm surgery. He's got his velocity back up to 97, 98, with an 86-, 87-mph slider, which is a killer, hard slider."