First Baseman

1B | Anthony Rizzo | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum said it's time to start considering promoting 1B Anthony Rizzo from Triple-A Iowa. "That's definitely going to be talked about," Sveum said. "He's done everything he can down there. But once again, when you bring somebody up like that, he has to play every day."

1B | Lance Berkman | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the early prognosis is St. Louis Cardinals 1B Lance Berkman (knee) suffered a torn right anterior cruciate ligament. He'll have an MRI Monday, May 21, to confirm it.

1B | Adrian Gonzalez | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz played in back-to-back games at first base against the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend. He was called upon again Sunday, May 20, due to the team being shorthanded in the outfield. 1B Adrian Gonzalez started in right field.

1B | Mark Teixeira | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira (illness) reached on an error in the ninth inning while serving as a pinch hitter Sunday, May 20.

1B | Joey Votto | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs and a walk against the New York Yankees Saturday, May 19.

1B | Paul Konerko | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox 1B Paul Konerko (eye) hopes to return to action Tuesday, May 22, against the Minnesota Twins.

1B | Matt Adams | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Transaction, Breaking, Fantasy
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed 1B Lance Berkman (knee) on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee injury. In a corresponding move, the team has purchased the contract of 1B Matt Adams from Triple-A Memphis.

1B | Ike Davis | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets manager Terry Collins has not ruled out demoting 1B Ike Davis to the minor leagues if his struggles continue. Entering play Sunday, May 20, he was batting .160 with five home runs and 14 RBIs. "There is nothing etched in stone," Collins said. "What we're trying to do is make sure we wring the rag dry. Coming into this road trip, we said, 'Here are some pretty good opportunities, this is a pretty good hitting park, Pittsburgh is a pretty good hitting park, we've got right-handers coming up, let's just see if we can get him going.'"

1B | Adam Lind | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction, Fantasy
The Miami Marlins might have some interest in Toronto Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind. He was placed on outright waivers Friday, May 18. The team is not expected to aggressively pursue Lind, but might add him at the right price.

1B | Gaby Sanchez | Miami Marlins | Transaction, Fantasy
The Miami Marlins optioned 1B Gaby Sanchez to Triple-A New Orleans Saturday, May 19.

1B | Justin Morneau | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau went 2-for-4 with three RBIs against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, May 18.

1B | Albert Pujols | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said Friday, May 18, that it is possible 1B Albert Pujols could be used at third base in interleague play in National League parks, in order to get Pujols, 1B Kendrys Morales and 1B Mark Trumbo all into the lineup with the use of the designated hitter.

1B | Adam Dunn | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox 1B Adam Dunn struck out two more times Thursday, May 17, to raise his major league worst total to 59, and he has at least one strikeout in 38 of his first 39 games. Dunn led the big leagues in strikeouts over a three-year span from 2004-06 with the Cincinnati Reds.

Second Baseman

2B | Mark Ellis | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Mark Ellis (knee) could have had his left leg amputated if he wouldn't have had emergency surgery to relieve pressure for four or five more hours.

2B | Omar Infante | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
Miami Marlins 2B Omar Infante (personal) left the team Sunday, May 20, due to a death in the family in Venezuela. He was originally slated to play against the Cleveland Indians, but was scratched. 3B Donnie Murphy replaced him at second base.

2B | Will Rhymes | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays 2B Will Rhymes (forearm) went 0-for-3 with a walk in his return to the starting lineup against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, May 19.

2B | Orlando Hudson | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Chicago White Sox are expected to sign free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson. He would not only play second base, but might also see time at third base as well.

2B | Brooks Conrad | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Milwaukee Brewers optioned INF Brooks Conrad to Triple-A Nashville Saturday, May 19. OF Carlos Gomez (hamstring) is expected to come off the 15-day disabled list Sunday, May 20.

2B | Dustin Ackley | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners 2B Dustin Ackley was hitless in four at-bats with a strikeout Friday, May 18, against the Colorado Rockies, snapping his hitting streak at 13 games.

2B | Gordon Beckham | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham hit a tie-breaking homer in the eighth inning in a winning effort Friday, May 18, and 1B Paul Konerko (eye) connected on a two-run blast before leaving the game due to injury. Konerko had a cut about his left eye and swelling. He'll undergo more tests on his injury. Konerko has 19 career homers against the Chicago Cubs in 66 games. Beckham has three homers this year while Konerko now has eight.

2B | Rickie Weeks | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart is serving as the team's leadoff hitter Friday, May 18, with 2B Rickie Weeks dropped to sixth in the batting order.

2B | Justin Turner | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets 1B Ike Davis is sitting out of the lineup Friday, May 18, with 2B Justin Turner starting at first base.

2B | Brian Roberts | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) did his normal pre-game activities Friday, May 18, by taking infield, diving for balls and stealing bases.

2B | Matt Antonelli | New York Yankees | Transaction
The New York Yankees sent INF Matt Antonelli to the minors after they claimed him off waivers Thursday, May 17.

Shortstop

SS | Mike Aviles | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox SS Mike Aviles became the first Sox player in 99 years to lead off consecutive games with home runs when he had a first-inning clout Sunday, May 20, against the Philadelphia Phillies. Hall of Famer Harry Hooper also turned the trick back in 1913.

SS | Erick Aybar | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Erick Aybar went 2-for-6 in the series finale Sunday, May 20, against the San Diego Padres, posting his third consecutive multi-hit game in the interleague series. He went 8-for-15 with two doubles, a triple and three RBIs with two stolen bases, raising his average from .189 to .225 in the three-game set.

SS | Yuniesky Betancourt | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Fantasy
Kansas City Royals SS Yuniesky Betancourt (ankle) is expected to start a minor league rehab assignment this week.

SS | Emilio Bonifacio | Miami Marlins | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Miami Marlins have placed OF Emilio Bonifacio (thumb) on the 15-day disabled list because of a sprained left thumb. In a corresponding move, INF Donovan Solano has been called up from Triple-A New Orleans.

SS | Dee Gordon | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he would give second-year SS Dee Gordon a "few" days off in an attempt to get him back on track offensively. Mattingly said he would use Gordon in more of a situational role off the bench.

SS | Justin Sellers | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers SS Justin Sellers hit his first major league home run Saturday, May 19, in a 6-0 shutout of the St. Louis Cardinals.

SS | Miguel Tejada | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Saturday, May 19, that SS Miguel Tejada will report to Triple-A Norfolk Sunday, May 20. "I haven't seen him play, just heard everything seemed to be going OK," Showalter said. "There's a need in Norfolk, and he was ready to go."

SS | Edgar Renteria | free agent | Free Agents
Free-agent SS Edgar Renteria (Reds) has reportedly turned down two contract offers from undisclosed teams, and it appears he is leaning toward retirement.

SS | Stephen Drew | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Arizona Diamondbacks SS Stephen Drew (ankle) said he felt some soreness following an extended spring training game Thursday, May 17.

SS | Ruben Tejada | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets SS Ruben Tejada (quadriceps) participated in running drills at the team's spring training complex Saturday, May 19, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. He could play in rehab games early next week and could return to the parent club next weekend if all goes well.

SS | Ian Desmond | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals SS Ian Desmond went 2-for-5 with one home run and one RBI against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, May 18.

SS | Sergio Miranda | Atlanta Braves | Transaction
The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent SS Sergio Miranda (White Sox) to an undisclosed deal Thursday, May 17.

Third Baseman

3B | Juan Uribe | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers IF Juan Uribe (wrist) had an MRI that revealed no serious damage to his left wrist, and he has been cleared to begin baseball activities.

3B | David Freese | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals 3B David Freese is in a 3-for-29 slump over his last nine games. His average has fallen from .309 to .259.

3B | Chipper Jones | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy
Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones (calf) was out of the lineup again Sunday, May 20, with a bruised left calf.

3B | David Wright | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets 3B David Wright (illness) was back in the lineup Sunday, May 20, against the Toronto Blue Jays. He missed one game due to illness. Wright went 2-for-4 with a double, run scored and two RBIs. He picked up his 1,301st career hit, moving him into sole possession of second place on the franchise's all-time hits list.

3B | Kevin Youkilis | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox 3B Kevin Youkilis (back) might play third base in a minor-league rehab game Monday, May 20, with Triple-A Pawtucket. Barring any setbacks, he will come off the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, May 21.

3B | Scott Rolen | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, there appears to be no timetable for the return of Cincinnati Reds 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder), according to manager Dusty Baker and others around the team.

3B | Jordan Pacheco | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies 3B Jordan Pacheco has six hits, four RBIs and four runs scored in the Rockies' last five games.

3B | James Darnell | San Diego Padres | Injury, Fantasy
San Diego Padres OF James Darnell (shoulder) received some good news on Saturday, May 19, as an MRI on his surgically repaired left shoulder showed no structural damage to his labrum.

3B | Mark Reynolds | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Saturday, May 19, that 3B Mark Reynolds (oblique) is just about pain-free, although he hasn't started swinging a bat yet.

3B | Brent Morel | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy
The Chicago White Sox might place 3B Brent Morel (back) on the 15-day disabled list due to his back ailment.

3B | Placido Polanco | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 3B Placido Polanco (knee) did some pregame running Saturday, May 19, and could return to the lineup against the Boston Red Sox as soon as Sunday, May 20. However, he is still experiencing some soreness.

3B | Jack Hannahan | Cleveland Indians | Injury, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians 3B Jack Hannahan (back) fielded grounders and hit indoors Saturday, May 19. With an off day Monday, May 21, the team may consider holding him out of the lineup until Tuesday, May 22.

3B | Josh Donaldson | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics 3B Josh Donaldson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and a career-high five RBIs against the San Francisco Giants Friday, May 18.

3B | Kyle Seager | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners 3B Kyle Seager went 2-for-3 with two RBIs against the Colorado Rockies Friday, May 18.

3B | Martin Prado | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado went 2-for-4 with a double, solo home run and two RBIs Friday, May 18, against the Tampa Bay Rays, pushing his hitting streak to 10 games. He is tied with Chicago Cubs OF David DeJesus for the longest active streak in the National League.

3B | Josh Harrison | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Josh Harrison broke up the no-hit bid of Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander Friday, May 18, with a single with one out in the ninth inning. It was the only hit the Pirates would muster all evening.

3B | Pablo Sandoval | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval (hand) might be back within the next three weeks, according to a team source. Sandoval is just two weeks removed from hand surgery. Sandoval continues to throw to keep his right arm in shape, and he is taking one-handed swings in the batting cage.

Catcher

C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer went 4-for-5 Sunday, May 20.

C | Jonathan Lucroy | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy hit two homers and tied a franchise record with seven RBIs Sunday, May 20.

C | Jose Molina | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury
Tampa Bay Rays C Jose Molina (head) left the game Sunday, May 20, as a precaution after taking a foul ball of his mask.

C | Matt Wieters | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles C Matt Wieters, who had the day off Sunday, May 20, is in an 0-for-18 slump.

C | Jarrod Saltalamacchia | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox C Jarrod Saltalamacchia was called upon Sunday, May 20, to play despite a day after night game, which is typically a day off. He went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee. He now has 11 hits in 23 at-bats over the past six games.

C | Ryan Hanigan | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds C Ryan Hanigan went 2-for-3 with one home run and one RBI against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 20.

C | Rod Barajas | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates C Rod Barajas went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBIs against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, May 30.

C | Welington Castillo | Chicago Cubs | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs C Welington Castillo (knee) will be re-examined Tuesday, May 22.

C | Blake Lalli | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs C Blake Lalli is expected to be sent back down to Triple-A Iowa sometime in late May when C Steve Clevenger (oblique, rib) is healthy enough to return.

C | Miguel Olivo | Seattle Mariners | Injury, Fantasy
Seattle Mariners C Miguel Olivo (groin) is scheduled to join Triple-A Tacoma for a rehab assignment Sunday, May 20. He will catch Monday, May 21, serve as the designated hitter Tuesday, May 22, and make one more appearance behind the plate after that.

C | Koyie Hill | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Reds have traded C Koyie Hill to the Chicago Cubs, in exchange for cash considerations.

C | Buster Posey | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey received a scheduled night off against the Oakland Athletics Friday, May 18. C Hector Sanchez started the game behind the plate.

C | Miguel Montero | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks C Miguel Montero went 2-for-4 with three RBIs against the Kansas City Royals Friday, May 18.

C | J.P. Arencibia | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays C J.P. Arencibia went 3-for-5 with two home runs and a career-high six RBIs against the New York Mets Friday, May 18.

C | Carlos Ruiz | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz went 2-for-3 with a run scored and pair of RBIs Friday, May 18, against the Boston Red Sox. He has collected 11 hits over his past 17 at-bats.

C | Carlos Santana | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians C Carlos Santana threw out three out of four would-be base stealers Friday, May 18, against the Miami Marlins. He has cut down eight of 25 baserunners this season. That made up for an 0-for-4 night with two strikeouts.

C | Ryan Doumit | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins OF Denard Span (hamstring) is back in the lineup Friday, May 18, after missing three games. C Ryan Doumit (calf) took batting practice and will be available as a pinch hitter.

C | Yadier Molina | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
The St. Louis Cardinals had increased urgency to re-sign C Yadier Molina when they realized pitching coach Dave Duncan would not return this year. "With the fact that Dunc was gone, it was a subtle way of still keeping that same presence on our staff. Yadi is a special guy, a guy we knew we had to find a way to keep. All I can tell you is, when that deal got announced, there were a lot of happy people in that locker room," general manager John Mozeliak said.

C | Nick Hundley | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres C John Baker went 2-for-4 Thursday, May 17, while making his third start in the last six games over C Nick Hundley, who is hitting just .167 with two home runs and 13 RBIs and 25 strikeouts in 108 at-bats. Baker is 7-for-12 with a double and three RBIs in those three games.

C | Mike Napoli | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers C Mike Napoli has struck out in 28 of 35 games this year and 42 total times this season, which is fifth most in the American League. He is 12-for-54 with no home runs and four RBIs in his last 16 games and has just one long ball in his last 23 games.

C | A.J. Ellis | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers C A.J. Ellis walked in the first inning Thursday, May 17, to extend his streak of reaching base safely to 26 games, which is the second longest active streak in baseball.

Outfielder

OF | Grady Sizemore | Cleveland Indians | Injury, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) is nearing a rehab assignment. He's eligible to come off the disabled list June 3, but is unlikely to be ready by then.

OF | Melky Cabrera | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants OF Melky Cabrera had four hits Sunday, May 20. He's hitting .353 on the season.

OF | Angel Pagan | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants OF Angel Pagan extended his hitting streak to 11 games Sunday, May 20.

OF | Carlos Quentin | San Diego Padres | Injury, Fantasy
San Diego Padres OF Carlos Quentin (knee) and RP Micah Owings (forearm) will report to extended spring training Monday, May 21.

OF | Ryan Braun | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun went 3-for-4 with four RBIs Sunday, May 20.

OF | Jeff Francoeur | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals OF Jeff Francoeur had four hits Sunday, May 20.

OF | Jordan Schafer | Houston Astros | Injury, Fantasy
Houston Astros OF Jordan Schafer (leg) is doing better after injuring his lower left leg trying to avoid a collision in the outfield. He's expected to return by Wednesday, May 23.

OF | Che-Hsuan Lin | Boston Red Sox | Transaction
The Boston Red Sox recalled OF Che-Hsuan Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket Sunday, May 20, and optioned 1B Mauro Gomez to the Paw Sox.

OF | Cody Ross | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Cody Ross (foot) said Sunday, May 20, that he is hopeful of returning to the lineup Monday, May 21, against the Baltimore Orioles.

OF | Jacoby Ellsbury | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury (shoulder) is feeling good, according to manager Bobby Valentine. "Talking to him yesterday, he said he was feeling really good. He's started the strengthening phase of his return to play. He says his legs are really good, he's done his (abdominal) work, his range of motion is good," Valentine said. Still, there is no official timetable on Ellsbury's return.

OF | Mike Baxter | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets OF Mike Baxter has eight pinch hits in 17 at-bats, and that leads the majors. He has been a key weapon off the bench for manager Terry Collins.

OF | Ben Francisco | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays OF Ben Francisco (hamstring) left the game Sunday, May 20, against the New York Mets due to tightness in his left hamstring.

OF | Ryan Sweeney | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Ryan Sweeney (head) feels he might have a mild concussion, but he said Sunday, May 20, that he might be able to play Monday, May 21, against the Baltimore Orioles.

OF | Austin Jackson | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Fantasy
Detroit Tigers OF Austin Jackson (abdomen) said Sunday, May 20, that he isn't able to run at full speed due to continued soreness in his left abdomen. Jackson received treatment Sunday, and will do so again Monday, May 21. He said he is hopeful of playing Tuesday, May 22, against the Cleveland Indians.

OF | Jason Bay | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, New York Mets OF Jason Bay (rib) said Sunday, May 20, that he will attem"pt to take batting practice Monday, May 21, in Pittsburgh. "Definitely plausible," Bay said. He might be able to return within a week.

OF | Matt Kemp | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (hamstring) is very confident he'll be able to return from the 15-day disabled list next week.

OF | Vernon Wells | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vernon Wells (thumb) is expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list after suffering a thumb injury Sunday, May 20, against the San Diego Padres.

OF | Ryan Langerhans | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Ryan Langerhans (shoulder) suffered a separated shoulder Sunday, May 20, in a collision with an outfield wall. He is expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list.

OF | Raul Ibanez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Raul Ibanez went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBIs against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, May 20.

OF | Ryan Ludwick | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds OF Ryan Ludwick went 3-for-5 with one home run and three RBIs against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 20.

OF | Matt Joyce | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays OF Matt Joyce hit his third career grand slam Saturday, May 19, against the Atlanta Braves.

OF | Carlos Gomez | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Confirming previous reports, the Milwaukee Brewers have activated OF Carlos Gomez (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list.

OF | David Murphy | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers OF David Murphy hit a three-run inside-the-park home run against the Houston Astros Saturday, May 19. It was the first inside-the-parker of his career and the 23rd in Rangers history.

OF | Dayan Viciedo | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox OF Dayan Viciedo went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, May 19, giving him 10 RBIs in his last six games.

OF | Carlos Gonzalez | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer is 0-for-13 on this homestand, his batting average dipping to .252. OF Carlos Gonzalez is 3-for-15 on the homestand. 1B Todd Helton, who didn't play Saturday, May 19, is hitting .229 this season.

OF | Dexter Fowler | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Dexter Fowler will continue getting steady playing time, while 1B/OF Tyler Colvin will see time at all three outfield spots and at first base. Though Fowler has been hitting better, manager Jim Tracy has no intention of moving him back to the top of the order.

OF | Brennan Boesch | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Detroit Tigers OF Brennan Boesch went 2-for-4 Saturday, May 19, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, extending his hitting streak to 12 games. He has the longest active streak in the majors.

OF | Andrew McCutchen | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen hit a pair of two-run home runs Saturday, May 19, against the Detroit Tigers. It was his sixth-career multi-homer game.

OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano (knee) said Saturday, May 19, that the pain in his left knee is still enough to where he might have a second surgery.

OF | Coco Crisp | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (ear) could come off the 15-day disabled list as early as Monday, May 21.

OF | Nelson Cruz | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy
Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz (quadriceps) left the game Saturday, May 19, against the Houston Astros due to tightness in his right quadriceps. He said he has had the injury for three days, and said it is not serious.

OF | Adam L. Jones | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones extended his hitting streak to a season-high 11 games Saturday, May 19, against the Washington Nationals. He has three hitting streaks of at least 10 games this season. Jones also leads the team in homers with 14 through 41 games. He didn't hit his 14th homer until his team's 90th game last season.

OF | Endy Chavez | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Saturday, May 19, that OF Endy Chavez (intercostal) is doing well. He landed on the 15-day disabled list May 10 due to a left intercostal muscle strain.

OF | Chris Coghlan | Miami Marlins | Transaction, Fantasy
The Miami Marlins recalled OF Chris Coghlan from Triple-A New Orleans in the corresponding roster move to the 1B Gaby Sanchez demotion.

OF | Torii Hunter | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said Saturday, May 18, that he is hopeful OF Torii Hunter (personal) will be able to return from the restricted list on the team's road trip.

OF | Yoenis Cespedes | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said OF Yoenis Cespedes (hand) has not yet been cleared to resume hitting, although he could receive permission as soon as Monday, May 21. Cespedes is eligible to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday, May 22, but that appears unlikely at this point.

OF | Nick Weglarz | Cleveland Indians | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Cleveland Indians have sent OF Nick Weglarz outright to Double-A Akron.

OF | Carlos Beltran | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran (knee) went 2-for-4 in his return to the starting lineup Friday, May 18, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

OF | Brandon Belt | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 1B Brandon Belt went 1-for-2 with three RBIs, a walk and a run scored against the Oakland Athletics Friday, May 18.

OF | Josh Willingham | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins OF Josh Willingham went 2-for-5 with one home run and two RBIs against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, May 18.

OF | Denard Span | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins OF Denard Span went 4-for-5 with three RBIs against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, May 18.

OF | Rajai Davis | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays OF Rajai Davis went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs against the New York Mets Friday, May 18.

OF | Scott Hairston | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets OF Scott Hairston went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBIs against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, May 18.

OF | Nick Markakis | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles OF Nick Markakis went 2-for-5 with a game-winning solo home run in the 11th inning against the Washington Nationals Friday, May 18.

OF | Luke Scott | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays OF Luke Scott went 3-for-3 with a run scored and a pair of RBIs Friday, May 18, against the Atlanta Braves. Scott now has 29 RBIs through 35 games, and seven RBIs over his past seven games.

OF | David DeJesus | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs OF David DeJesus went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored Friday, May 18, against the Chicago White Sox, pushing his hitting streak to a season-high 10 games. He is tied with Atlanta Braves OF Martin Prado for the longest active run in the National League.

OF | Allen Craig | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy,
St. Louis Cardinals P Kyle McClellan (elbow) has been told to rest for six weeks with a right elbow strain, and the team hopes he can avoid surgery. McClellan could return in late August or early September. OF Allen Craig (hamstring) is believed to only need the minimum 15 days on the disabled list.

OF | Lew Ford | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
The Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent OF Lew Ford (Independent League) to a minor league deal Friday, May 18, and assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk, where he's starting in center field. Ford hasn't played in the bigs since 2007 with the Minnesota Twins.

OF | Jose Tabata | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata is being benched Friday, May 18, for failing to run hard to first base Thursday, May 17. "We've seen it happen a couple of times," manager Clint Hurdle said. "They understand here that when that happens, there's something else that's going to happen: You're going to sit with me and watch." OF Nate McLouth is starting in left field Friday.

OF | Mike Morse | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy
Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) will head to the team's spring training facilities Monday, May 21, where he'll continue to see at-bats and work on his throwing. "I know he's chomping at the bit," manager Davey Johnson said. "I was going through the training room today, and he was bouncing a basketball. He was looking for something (the medical staff) would let him do." Morse hit off a tee again Friday, May 18.

OF | Adron Chambers | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The St. Louis Cardinals recalled OF Adron Chambers from Triple-A Memphis Friday, May 18, to take the roster spot of OF Allen Craig (hamstring), who was put on the 15-day disabled list.

OF | Chris B. Young | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Arizona Diamondbacks activated OF Chris B. Young (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 18, and optioned OF A.J. Pollock to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Young went 4-for-15 with three doubles, a homer and eight RBIs in four rehab games with Single-A Visalia and Reno.

OF | Gorkys Hernandez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction, Fantasy,
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled OF Gorkys Hernandez from Triple-A Indianapolis Friday, May 18, and optioned RP Evan Meek back to Indy in a corresponding move. Hernandez hit .266 with five doubles, two home runs and 14 RBIs in 38 games with Indianapolis. He'll be making his major league debut.

OF | Mike Trout | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Mike Trout is hitting almost 100 points higher in batting average and 180 points in OPS than Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper. "I've always said I'll take Trout over Harper, because I think he controls the game better and he controls himself better," one National League executive said. "I just like Trout's rhythm as a player better. It just seems like it happens easier. He doesn't have to exert the same effort or energy to make it happen. I love the way Harper plays. He's like a power guy with a Pete Rose mindset. But Trout has the ability to slow the game down more than Harper does - or at least he does right now."

OF | Shane Victorino | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
The Philadelphia Phillies are not looking to trade SP Cole Hamels or OF Shane Victorino before they become free agents after this year. "They'd have to be really out of it to trade anybody. And that's not going to happen," an official of one team said.

OF | Cameron Maybin | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres OF Cameron Maybin went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Thursday, May 17, and he also committed an error that led to two unearned runs. Maybin has three errors this year after making just five all of last season. He's hitting just .206 with one homer, 10 RBIs and 36 strikeouts in 131 at-bats.

Starting Pitcher

SP | Jordan Lyles | Houston Astros | Transaction
The Houston Astros optioned SP Jordan Lyles to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

SP | Adam Ottavino | Colorado Rockies | Transaction
The Colorado Rockies recalled P Adam Ottavino and optioned RP Rex Brothers to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

SP | Wei-Yin Chen | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen allowed six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out five in 4 1/3 innings in his loss to the Washington Nationals Sunday, May 20.

SP | Josh Beckett | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed just one earned run, seven hits and two walks over 7 2/3 innings in a win Sunday, May 20, against the Philadelphia Phillies. He also struck out five batters in the 103-pitch quality start. Beckett has lowered his ERA from 5.97 to 4.38 over his past two outings, going 2-0 with a 0.61 ERA.

SP | Cliff Lee | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee turned in his worst outing of the season Sunday, May 20, against the Boston Red Sox. He allowed five runs and nine hits, both season highs, over seven innings. He walked one and struck out six in just his sixth start. He is still winless in two decisions.

SP | Dillon Gee | New York Mets | Fantasy,
New York Mets SP Dillon Gee allowed three earned runs, five hits and four walks over 6 2/3 innings in a win Sunday, May 20, against the Toronto Blue Jays. He struck out six batters in the 113-pitch outing, leveling his record at 3-3. He dumped his pronounced goatee before the start. "I think it was a really big start for Dillon. I really do," manager Terry Collins said. "He needed to get back on track, obviously. He's shaved. He's done all the things that guys do when they think they're in a slump. He's changed socks. New shoes. All the things a player does to beat the jinx. Then he went out and pitched a great ballgame."

SP | Henderson Alvarez | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays SP Henderson Alvarez lost his second straight start Sunday, May 20, against the New York mets. He matched a career-high by giving up six earned runs, while he allowed nine hits in a season-low five innings.

SP | Josh Johnson | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
Miami Marlins SP Josh Johnson allowed one earned run, five hits and two walks over seven innings in a win Sunday, May 20, against the Cleveland Indians. He also struck out four batters in the 104-pitch quality start. The win was the 50th of his career.

SP | Derek Lowe | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians SP Derek Lowe allowed two earned runs, six hits and a walk over six innings in a loss Sunday, May 20, against the Miami Marlins. The loss ended a personal four-game winning streak.

SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (biceps) left his start Sunday, May 20, against the Baltimore Orioles early due to tightness in his biceps. However, manager Davey Johnson said he did not expect Strasburg to miss his next scheduled start. "The biceps is fine," Strasburg said. "Starting out, I threw a lot of pitches early and then we put up a lot of runs. I got a little tired. (The bicep) got a little tight."

SP | Tim Lincecum | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy,
San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum (arm, leg) was removed from his start Sunday, May 20, against the Oakland Athletics after a collision at home plate. Lincecum was covering home plate after a wild pitch. "My thumb got caught and if I would have just held onto the ball I think I would have had him," Lincecum said.

SP | CC Sabathia | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed three runs on six hits in seven innings against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, May 20, to suffer his second loss of the season. He struck out six batters and walked five in the game.

SP | Johnny Cueto | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy,
Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed two runs on eight hits in seven against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 20, to pick up his fifth win of the season. He struck out five batters and walked two in the game.

SP | Max Scherzer | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy,
Detroit Tigers SP Max Scherzer allowed two runs on four hits in seven innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday, May 20, to pick up his third win of the season. He struck out a career-high 15 batters and walked one in the game.

SP | Kevin Correia | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy,
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Kevin Correia allowed three runs on four hits in six innings against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, May 30, to suffer his fifth loss of the season. He struck out two batters and did not walk any in the game.

SP | Ross Detwiler | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals SP Ross Detwiler (3-3) allowed six runs on nine hits over five innings in a loss to the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, May 19, with one walk and three strikeouts.

SP | Jason Hammel | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles SP Jason Hammel (5-1) allowed four runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings in a victory over the Washington Nationals Saturday, May 19, with two walks and five strikeouts. He didn't give up a hit until the fourth inning despite battling soreness in his right knee. "I get to a certain point now where its almost like I'm pitching on one leg and transfer everything to the arm," Hammel said. "I got one out further than last time, I guess, so thats good. We've just got to get the leg stronger, but I'm definitely hitting the fatigue stage."

SP | Alex Cobb | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays SP Alex Cobb (1-0) allowed two runs on six hits over seven innings in a victory over the Atlanta Braves Saturday, May 19, with two walks and six strikeouts. He retired the last 10 batters he faced.

SP | Randall Delgado | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves SP Randall Delgado (2-4) allowed four runs on three hits over four innings in a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, May 19, with five walks and two strikeouts.

SP | Yovani Gallardo | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits over six innings in a no-decision against the Minnesota Twins Saturday, May 19, with three walks and three strikeouts.

SP | Carl Pavano | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins SP Carl Pavano allowed two runs on five hits over six innings in a no-decision against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, May 19, with one walk and six strikeouts.

SP | Manny Parra | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers RP Manny Parra (0-1) allowed one run on one hit over two innings in a loss to the Minnesota Twins Saturday, May 19.

SP | Ivan Nova | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees SP Ivan Nova (4-2) allowed five runs on seven hits over six innings in a loss to the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, May 19, with two walks and a career-high 12 strikeouts.

SP | Homer Bailey | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (2-3) allowed three runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings in a victory over the New York Yankees Saturday, May 19, with one walk and seven strikeouts.

SP | Trevor Bauer | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
In his debut with Triple-A Reno, Arizona Diamondbacks minor league SP Trevor Bauer allowed one run on four hits over eight innings Friday, May 18, with one walk and 11 strikeouts against Oklahoma City.

SP | Bruce Chen | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals SP Bruce Chen (3-4) allowed two runs on eight hits over 6 1/3 innings in a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, May 19, with two walks and four strikeouts.

SP | Ian Kennedy | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Ian Kennedy (3-4) allowed six runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings in a loss to the Kansas City Royals Saturday, May 19, with one walk and three strikeouts.

SP | Derek Holland | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers SP Derek Holland (3-3) allowed five runs on five hits over five innings in a loss to the Houston Astros Saturday, May 19, with two walks and six strikeouts. It was his shortest start of the season.

SP | Lucas Harrell | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros SP Lucas Harrell (3-3) allowed four runs (one earned) on five hits over 5 2/3 innings in a victory over the Texas Rangers Saturday, May 19, with three walks and six strikeouts.

SP | Ryan Dempster | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster (0-2) allowed four runs on seven hits over six innings in a loss to the Chicago White Sox Saturday, May 19, with three walks and three strikeouts.

SP | John Danks | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox SP John Danks (3-4) allowed three hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings in a victory over the Chicago Cubs Saturday, May 19, with one walk and four strikeouts.

SP | Miguel Batista | New York Mets | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The New York Mets have placed SP Miguel Batista (back) on the 15-day disabled list because of a minor muscle pull in his lower back. In a corresponding move, SP Chris Schwinden has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo.

SP | Brandon McCarthy | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy,
The Oakland Athletics have placed SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder. In a corresponding move, the team recalled RP Jim Miller from Triple-A Sacramento.

SP | Drew Pomeranz | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies SP Drew Pomeranz threw a second straight scoreless outing for Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday, May 18, but he needed 91 pitches to get through five innings. The Rockies still believe he has work to do with his mechanics, so don't expect him to get called up soon.

SP | Aaron Cook | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox SP Aaron Cook (knee), who started one game and landed on the disabled list with a deep cut in his left knee, is running again and threw in the bullpen before the game. He is getting close to a rehab assignment.

SP | Jake Westbrook | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook was charged with four runs — three earned — and six hits in 6 1/3 innings Saturday, May 19, in a 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

SP | Clayton Kershaw | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw got the seventh complete game of his career, striking out four and not allowing a runner past second base in a 6-0 shutout of the St. Louis Cardinals. He did not walk a batter for the third time this season while lowering his ERA from 2.22 to 1.90. Kershaw is 14-1 with a 1.40 ERA in his past 19 starts at home.

SP | A.J. Burnett | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy,
Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett allowed two earned runs, seven hits and three walks over six innings in a win Saturday, May 19, against the Detroit Tigers, evening his record at 2-2.

SP | Anibal Sanchez | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
Miami Marlins SP Anibal Sanchez allowed two earned runs, seven hits and two walks over seven innings in a loss Saturday, May 19, against the Cleveland Indians. He also struck out four batters in the 110-pitch quality start.

SP | Jeanmar Gomez | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians SP Jeanmar Gomez allowed three hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in a win Saturday, May 19, against the Toronto Blue Jays. Gomez also struck out four batters in the 105-pitch quality start, dropping his ERA to 3.19.

SP | Ryan Vogelsong | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy,
San Francisco Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong allowed just one hit over seven scoreless innings in a win Saturday, May 19, against the Oakland Athletics. He also gave up just one walk while striking out five batters. Vogelsong lowered his ERA to 2.27, including 1.32 in four starts at AT&T Park.

SP | Brandon Morrow | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow allowed three hits and a walk in a complete game shutout Saturday, May 19, against the New York Mets. He also registered nine strikeouts. It was Morrow's second shutout in four starts.

SP | Jorge De La Rosa | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Colorado Rockies have halted SP Jorge De La Rosa's (forearm, elbow) rehab assignment because he was bothered by tightness in his left forearm near the end of his start for Double-A Tulsa Thursday, May 17. The team recalled De La Rosa from his rehab assignment Saturday, May 19, and he will be frozen for seven days before he can be placed on the disabled list again with forearm tightness, so that he can begin a new 30-day minor league rehab window.

SP | Brett Anderson | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SP Brett Anderson (forearm) has been shut down for several days because of forearm stiffness. However, it is not considered to be a major concern because he's already ahead of schedule and forearm stiffness is often experienced by pitchers recovering from Tommy John surgery.

SP | Randy Wells | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
The Chicago Cubs have recalled RP Randy Wells from Triple-A Iowa to fill the vacancy on the 25-man roster created by the retirement of RP Kerry Wood.

SP | Josh Tomlin | Cleveland Indians | Injury, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians SP Josh Tomlin (wrist) will play catch from a distance of 90 feet Saturday, May 18. His next step will be to throw from a distance of 105 feet. Tomlin is also scheduled to throw a bullpen session early next week.

SP | Carlos Martinez | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals minor league SP Carlos Martinez (shoulder), currently playing with Class A Palm Beach, has been placed on the 7-day disabled list with shoulder tendinitis. He is expected to miss two weeks.

SP | Jeff Karstens | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury, Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) is expected to throw up to three innings in a rehab start with Double-A Altoona Monday, May 21. He will be limited to 45 pitches.

SP | Barry Zito | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito (3-1) allowed four runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings in a victory over the Oakland Athletics Friday, May 18, with one walk and five strikeouts. He improved to 2-4 with a 7.16 ERA in six career starts against his old team.

SP | Jarrod Parker | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SP Jarrod Parker (1-2) allowed six runs on four hits over two innings in a loss to the San Francisco Giants Friday, May 18, with four walks and no strikeouts. Only 28 of his 58 pitches were strikes.

SP | Jeff Suppan | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres SP Jeff Suppan (2-2) allowed four runs on six hits over five innings in a loss to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Friday, May 18, with five walks and no strikeouts.

SP | Jered Weaver | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver (6-1) allowed two runs on three hits over seven innings in a victory over the San Diego Padres Friday, May 18, with three walks and four strikeouts. He improved to 11-3 with a 2.74 ERA in 19 career interleague starts.

SP | Eric Stults | San Diego Padres | Injury, Fantasy,
San Diego Padres SP Eric Stults will start against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Saturday, May 19, in place of injured SP Tim Stauffer (elbow).

SP | Alex White | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy,
Colorado Rockies SP Alex White allowed three runs on seven hits in seven innings against the Seattle Mariners Friday, May 18, to suffer his third loss of the season. He struck out seven batters and did not walk any in the game.

SP | Kevin Millwood | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy,
Seattle Mariners SP Kevin Millwood pitched nine scoreless innings while allowing two hits against the Colorado Rockies Friday, May 18, to pick up his second win of the season. He struck out seven batters and walked one in the game.

SP | Scott Diamond | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy,
Minnesota Twins SP Scott Diamond allowed three runs on eight hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, May 18, to pick up his third win of the season. He struck out three batters and walked one in the game.

SP | Roy Oswalt | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) threw for the Texas Rangers Friday, May 18. Oswalt wants to start when he returns but the Rangers do not need a starter at this point.

SP | Ricky Romero | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays SP Ricky Romero allowed one run on three hits in six innings against the New York Mets Friday, May 18, to pick up his fifth win of the season. He struck out six batters and walked four in the game.

SP | Jonathon Niese | New York Mets | Fantasy,
New York Mets SP Jonathon Niese allowed eight runs on eight hits in three innings against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, May 18, to suffer his second loss of the season. He struck out six batters and walked two in the game.

SP | James Shields | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields allowed four earned runs, seven hits and three walks over six innings in a loss Friday, May 18, against the Atlanta Braves. It was just his second loss in eight decisions. Shields was able to record eight strikeouts.

SP | Neftali Feliz | Texas Rangers | Fantasy,
Texas Rangers SP Neftali Feliz struggled with the location of his pitches Friday, May 18, against the Houston Astros. He allowed three hits, one run and five walks in 4 2/3 innings - his shortest start of the year. "It all comes down to, he just couldn't command the baseball and he just couldn't find the rhythm that he needed," manager Ron Washington said.

SP | Tommy Hanson | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves SP Tommy Hanson allowed two earned runs, six hits and two walks with three strikeouts over seven innings in a win Friday, May 18, against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hanson has allowed two or fewer earned runs in each of his past three starts, and five of his past six outings.

SP | Wandy Rodriguez | Houston Astros | Fantasy,
Houston Astros SP Wandy Rodriguez allowed three runs and a season-high 10 hits over six innings in a loss Friday, May 18, against the Texas Rangers.

SP | Jake Arrieta | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed one earned run, six hits and one walk while matching a career-high in strikeouts with nine Friday, May 18, against the Washington Nationals. He threw 66 of his 103 pitches for strikes in the quality start and no-decision.

SP | Edwin Jackson | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson allowed one earned run, five hits and a walk over eight innings in a no-decision Friday, May 18, against the Baltimore Orioles. He threw 63 of his 95 pitches for strikes in the no-decision.

SP | Freddy Garcia | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Yankees SP Ivan Nova (foot) is expected to make his scheduled start Saturday, May 19, against the Cincinnati Reds. However, if his injury gives him trouble in warmups, the team will give SP Freddy Garcia the start in Nova's stead.

SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte tossed eight scoreless innings in a win Friday, May 18, against the Cincinnati Reds. He allowed just four hits and one walk with nine strikeouts.

SP | Bronson Arroyo | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy,
Cincinnati Reds SP Bronson Arroyo allowed four earned runs, nine hits and a walk over 7 2/3 innings in a loss against the New York Yankees Friday, May 18. He was able to record four strikeouts in the 101-pitch outing.

SP | Juan Nicasio | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy,
Colorado Rockies SP Juan Nicasio (thigh) has a bruise on his right thumb after being hit by a comebacker in the first inning Thursday, May 17. He is considered day to day.

SP | Daniel Bard | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox SP Daniel Bard matched his shortest outing of the season Friday, May 18, against the Philadelphia Phillies. He allowed five runs, three hits and five walks over five innings in the loss.

SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels allowed three runs and six hits over seven innings in a win against the Boston Red Sox Friday, May 18. He walked one and struck out nine in the 113-pitch quality start. Hamels improved to 4-0 in his career against Boston.

SP | Carlos Zambrano | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
Miami Marlins SP Carlos Zambrano allowed two earned runs, four hits and five walks over seven innings in a win Friday, May 18, against the Cleveland Indians. He also struck out two batters, evening his season record at 2-2. He threw just 52 of his 110 pitches for strikes.

SP | Justin Masterson | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians SP Justin Masterson allowed two earned runs, six hits and three walks over seven innings in a no-decision Friday, May 18, against the Miami Marlins. He picked up five strikeouts in the 111-pitch quality start.

SP | Justin Verlander | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy,
Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander just missed out on his third-career no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, May 18. It would have been the fourth time in major league history there have been three or more no-hitters before the end of May. The Pirates still have not been no-hit since 1971, when St. Louis Cardinals SP Bob Gibson turned the trick.

SP | Shaun Marcum | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Fantasy,
Milwaukee Brewers SP Shaun Marcum (cramp) is still sore from a cramp he suffered during his outing Thursday, May 17, but he's not expected to miss his next start.

SP | Daisuke Matsuzaka | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) allowed seven hits and five runs (four earned) while walking none and striking out three in his rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, May 17, and he threw 95 pitches. Matsuzaka felt good and had better command of his fastball but lacked control of his breaking pitches. He'll make his last rehab start Tuesday, May 22.

SP | Jeff Samardzija | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy,
Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija allowed six hits and three runs while walking two and striking out eight in 7 1/3 frames in a no-decision against the Chicago White Sox Friday, May 18.

SP | Philip Humber | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox SP Philip Humber allowed five hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings for the no-decision against the Chicago Cubs Friday, May 18. He is 0-2 with three no-decisions since his perfect game April 21. Humber walked two and struck out three in the 66-pitch outing.

SP | Danny Duffy | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Fantasy,
Kansas City Royals Ps Danny Duffy (elbow) and Blake Wood (elbow) will need to undergo Tommy John reconstructive surgery. Wood was previously diagnosed with nerve irritation in his elbow. Duffy and Blake will have the procedure in the next two weeks.

SP | Chris Young | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Mets manager Terry Collins said SP Chris Young (shoulder) will receive more than five days of rest before his next rehab start, but not because he's encountered a setback.

SP | Travis Wood | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy,
Chicago Cubs SP Travis Wood is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Iowa in order to start against the Houston Astros Tuesday, May 22.

SP | Chris Volstad | Chicago Cubs | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy,
The Chicago Cubs optioned SP Chris Volstad to Triple-A Iowa and recalled C Blake Lalli from Iowa Friday, May 18. C Geovany Soto (knee) will be placed on the 15-day disabled list. Lalli was hitting .178 (13-for-73) with three home runs and 11 RBIs in the minors. Volstad was 0-6 with a 7.46 ERA after losing Thursday, May 17.

SP | Jhoulys Chacin | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy,
Colorado Rockies SP Jhoulys Chacin (biceps) admits he's upset with himself for trying to pitch through biceps tendonitis in spring training. "I wanted to be out there to help my team. I was running more, doing anything I could, thinking it might help me get stronger. I had never been on the DL, even in the minors, and I didn't want to go on it. But it never got better," Chacin said. He hopes to resume throwing soon, but the team will take a cautious approach.

SP | Chien-Ming Wang | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy,
The Washington Nationals don't seem particularly interested in exploring a trade of SP Chien-Ming Wang (hamstring), who is "ready now," according to one scout. The Nats are clearly stalling in activating Wang while they decide how he will fit with the team.

Relief Pitcher

RP | Mike Adams | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy
Texas Rangers RP Mike Adams (illness) was available Sunday, May 20. He was unavailable the previous two games due to a respiratory infection.

RP | Jesse Litsch | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury
Toronto Blue Jays P Jesse Litsch's (shoulder) shoulder infection has gotten worse, and it has become career threatening.

RP | Ryan Cook | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Cook extended his scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings Sunday, May 20.

RP | Carlos Marmol | Chicago Cubs | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol (hamstring) and C Steve Clevenger (oblique) will begin rehab assignments at Triple-A Iowa Monday, May 21.

RP | Frank Francisco | New York Mets | Fantasy,
New York Mets RP Frank Francisco entered the game Sunday, May 20, to boos from the fans in Toronto. He blew four saves as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays last season. Francisco finished off Sunday's game with his 10th save of the year.

RP | Chris Perez | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians team president Mark Shapiro spoke Sunday, May 20, defending the fans. It was a damage-control statement after RP Chris Perez ripped the fans Saturday, May 19, for lack of attendance and booing him. "We as an organization clearly disagree with him. We appreciate our fans, we respect our fans. We certainly want more to come and we're working extremely hard to make that happen," Shapiro said.

RP | Aroldis Chapman | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds RP Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 20, to pick up his first save of the season.

RP | Joaquin Benoit | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy,
Detroit Tigers RP Joaquin Benoit allowed one run on one hit in one inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday, May 20, but was able to pick up his first save of the season.

RP | Jim Johnson | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles RP Jim Johnson earned his 15th save of the season Saturday, May 19, against the Washington Nationals. He allowed one run on one hit over one inning, with no walks and one strikeout.

RP | Fernando Rodney | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays RP Fernando Rodney pitched a perfect ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, May 19, to earn his 13th save of the season.

RP | Kyle Farnsworth | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays RP Kyle Farnsworth (elbow) is doing long tossing and throwing on flat ground at a distance of 60 feet.

RP | Jeff Gray | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins RP Jeff Gray (3-0) allowed two hits over one scoreless inning in a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, May 19, with no walks and two strikeouts.

RP | Matt Capps | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins RP Matt Capps earned his ninth save of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, May 19. He recorded one strikeout in one scoreless inning.

RP | Jose Arredondo | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds RP Jose Arredondo retired both batters he faced Saturday, May 19, against the New York Yankees, to record his first major league save.

RP | Nathan Adcock | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Kansas City Royals SP Everett Teaford (abdomen) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a lower abdominal strain. P Nathan Adcock was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.

RP | Brett Myers | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros RP Brett Myers earned his 10th save of the season against the Texas Rangers Saturday, May 19. He allowed one hit over one scoreless inning and recorded one strikeout.

RP | Scott Downs | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim intend on sticking with CL Scott Downs as the stopper, although there will be times where he is used earlier in games to set up RP Ernesto Frieri for the ninth inning. "It's not so much matching Scott up as it is matching the other guys up to game situations, and that's what will move around a little bit," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "But if we get to the ninth inning, there's no doubt that Scott is our primary guy."

RP | Joel Hanrahan | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy,
Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan allowed a walk with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday, May 19, against the Detroit Tigers for his ninth save of the season. Hanrahan has converted nine of his 10 save opportunities this season, and he hasn't allowed an earned run in either of his past five appearances.

RP | Pedro Beato | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Mets RP Pedro Beato (shoulder) pitched in his first minor-league rehab game Saturday, May 19, for Class A St. Lucie. He worked two scoreless innings, allowing a walk while striking out two batters. Beato, who is on the 60-day disabled list, cannot return until at least May 27.

RP | Vinnie Pestano | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians RP Vinnie Pestano recorded a strikeout in his 21st consecutive relief appearance Saturday, May 19, against the Miami Marlins. That ties a franchise record for relievers set by RP Paul Shuey from Aug. 20, 1999 to April 10, 2000.

RP | Kevin Gregg | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles RP Kevin Gregg spent the offseason and spring training learning to pitch from the first-base side of the mound. The results weren't what he wanted, so he slid back over to the third-base side and he has pitched very well lately.

RP | Blake Parker | Chicago Cubs | Injury,
Chicago Cubs RP Blake Parker (hamstring) left his appearance Saturday, May 19, against the Chicago White Sox due to tightness in his right hamstring. He will be re-evaluated Sunday, May 20.

RP | Arthur Rhodes | free agent | Free Agents,
Free-agent RP Arthur Rhodes (Cardinals) has been staying in shape just in case a team needs a left-handed reliever down the stretch.

RP | Juan Perez | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction, Fantasy
The Milwaukee Brewers have purchased the contract of RP Juan Perez from Triple-A Nashville. In a corresponding move, RP Vinnie Chulk has been designated for assignment.

RP | Santiago Casilla | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said RP Brad Penny could be an option to close games on days when RP Santiago Casilla is unavailable.

RP | Fernando Salas | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals RP Fernando Salas (0-2) allowed one run on one hit over one-third of an inning in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, May 18, with three walks and one strikeout. Salas only threw 10 of his 26 pitches for strikes.

RP | Kenley Jansen | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers RP Kenley Jansen (3-0) was charged with his second blown save of the season but credited with the victory against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, May 18. He allowed one run on one hit over one inning with no walks and three strikeouts.

RP | J.J. Putz | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks RP J.J. Putz pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals Friday, May 18, to pick up his eighth save of the season.

RP | Pedro Strop | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles RP Pedro Strop pitched a scoreless 11th inning against the Washington Nationals Friday, May 18, to pick up his third save of the season.

RP | Koji Uehara | Texas Rangers | Fantasy,
Texas Rangers RP Koji Uehara threw a scoreless eighth inning Friday, May 18, against the Houston Astros, extending his scoreless streak to 10 1/3 innings. He lowered his ERA to 1.26.

RP | Joe Nathan | Texas Rangers | Fantasy,
Texas Rangers RP Joe Nathan worked 1-2-3 ninth inning Friday, May 18, against the Houston Astros for his ninth save of the season. He said after the game that he couldn't remember the last time he pitched in five consecutive games, but would do so if asked. "I felt strong, I felt sharp," Nathan said. It was the first time Nathan pitched four consecutive days since Sept. 13-16, 2009, when he was with the Minnesota Twins.

RP | Craig Kimbrel | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves RP Craig Kimbrel needed just eight pitches in a perfect ninth inning Friday, May 18, against the Chicago Cubs to secure his 12th save of the season.

RP | Josh Lueke | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy,
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled SP Alex Cobb from Triple-A Durham Friday, May 18, to start the game Saturday, May 19, against the Atlanta Braves in place of the injured SP Jeff Niemann (leg). The team optioned P Josh Lueke to Durham in the corresponding move.

RP | Jonathan Papelbon | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
Philadelphia Phillies RP Jonathan Papelbon worked a scoreless ninth inning Friday, May 18, to pick up his 12th save of the season against the Boston Red Sox, his former team. He needed just 10 pitches, throwing eight for strikes. "I've been looking forward to this series since the day I signed here," said Papelbon.

RP | Heath Bell | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
Miami Marlins RP Heath Bell picked up his fourth save in eight chances Friday, May 18, against the Cleveland Indians.

RP | Brad Lidge | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy,
Washington Nationals RP Brad Lidge (hernia) is hopeful of throwing off a mound Wednesday, May 23. He will have a checkup with a doctor in Philadelphia at the beginning of next week, and might be cleared to ramp up his activities then.

RP | Kyle McClellan | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury,
Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals RP Kyle McClellan (elbow) was diagnosed with a strained flexor pronator and small tear of his ulnar collateral ligament after an examination Friday, May 18. The tear is small enough that it is believed surgery is not a necessity.

RP | Addison Reed | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox RP Addison Reed picked up his fourth save in as many tries against the Chicago Cubs Friday, May 18, with a scoreless ninth inning. Reed gave up one hit and struck out one in the 11-pitch performance.

RP | Kerry Wood | Retired Players | Transaction, Fantasy,
Chicago Cubs RP Kerry Wood officially retired after his outing against the Chicago White Sox Friday, May 18, striking out OF Dayan Viciedo and then departing the game to a standing ovation. "You know it was just time, time to give someone else a chance," Wood said.

RP | Jesse Crain | Chicago White Sox | Injury,
Chicago White Sox RP Jesse Crain (oblique) appears to be fully healthy after pitching in back-to-back games this week. "I felt good," said Crain. "As for the side, I couldn't ask for anything more. I didn't feel it at all." He said he hasn't felt his left oblique strain for the past 10 days.

RP | Henry Sosa | Korean League | Transaction,
The Houston Astros sold the rights to RP Henry Sosa to Kia of the Korean Baseball Organization Friday, May 18. Sosa had a 5.12 ERA with Triple-A Oklahoma City in six starts.

RP | Luis Marte | Detroit Tigers | Injury,
Detroit Tigers RP Luis Marte (hamstring) will move his rehab to Triple-A Toledo and pitch Monday, May 21.