Fantasy baseball players in the news
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March 17, 2010 @ 10:26:36
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Justin Morneau | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Joe Christensen reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau has been out of the lineup since Saturday, March 13, due to general soreness and hopes to return Thursday, March 18.
1B | Brett Pill | San Francisco Giants | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants optioned 1B Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno and reassigned SS Ehire Adrianza, OF Thomas Neal, OF Wendell Fairley, C Johnny Monell, C Hector Sanchez, C Jackson Williams and IF Nick Noonan to minor league camp.
1B | Kevin Millar | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
According to The Associated Press, Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said IF Kevin Millar, a candidate to be 1B Derrek Lee's backup, will get some time in left field to see if he can handle the position.
1B | Mark Teixeira | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira hit his second home run of the spring Tuesday, March 16.
1B | Carlos Pena | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Roger Mooney, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays 1B Carlos Pena is 0-for-18 so far in Spring Training.
1B | Troy Glaus | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Troy Glaus drove in two runs Tuesday, March 16, and is now hitting .579 this spring.
1B | Ryan Howard | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard hit his first home run of the spring Tuesday, March 16.
1B | Adam Dunn | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals 1B Adam Dunn is hitting .167 with one RBI in 18 spring at-bats.
Second Baseman
2B | Chase Utley | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
Phillies.MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (illness) is out of the lineup Wednesday, March 17, due to an upper respiratory infection.
2B | Sean Rodriguez | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Rays IF Sean Rodriguez continued his hot spring, hitting his majors-best fifth homer in the Rays' 7-0 win Tuesday, March 16. Rodriguez has 11 RBIs and a .484 on-base percentage.
2B | Justin Turner | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
ESPN.com reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Ty Wigginton, IF Robert Andino and 2B Justin Turner are all options to fill the void left by 2B Brian Roberts (back) if he is not ready for the start of the regular season. The team will also consider outside options to fill the position.
2B | Argenis Reyes | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
Jim Peltz, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers reassigned IFs Ivan De Jesus and Argenis Reyes to minor league camp Monday, March 15.
2B | Dustin Ackley | Seattle Mariners | Transaction
Greg Johns, of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reports the Seattle Mariners optioned 2B Dustin Ackley, P Ricky Orta, P Daniel Cortes, P Anthony Varvaro and P Edward Paredes to Double-A West Tennessee. OF Ezequiel Carrera was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.
2B | Ian Kinsler | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com, reports Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler (ankle) is making progress with his right ankle sprain, but he is probably still at least another week from returning.
Shortstop
SS | Jed Lowrie | Boston Red Sox | Injury News
WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie (illness) has mono and can do physical things as tolerated.
SS | Ronny Cedeno | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Rob Biertempfel reports Pittsburgh Pirates SS Ronny Cedeno (hand) took batting practice Wednesday, March 17, and reported no problems. He is expected back in the lineup the next day.
SS | Wladimir Sutil | Houston Astros | Transaction
The Houston Astros senior director of social media Alyson Footer reports the Astros cut P Chia-Jen Lo, OF Alex Romero, C Lou Santangelo, P Fernando Abad, P Brian Bogusevic, P Evan Englebrook, P Matt Nevarez, OF Yordany Ramirez, SS Wladimir Sutil, P Polin Trinidad, P Jose Valdez and P Henry Villar.
SS | Osvaldo Martinez | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Transaction
The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports the Florida Marlins optioned P Jay Buente and Brett Sinkbeil to Triple-A New Orleans. P Kris Harvey was optioned to Double-A Jacksonville. RP Derrick Turnbow (shoulder) was released. 3B Matt Dominguez, SS Osvaldo Martinez, P Dan Jennings, RP Matt Peterson, P Chris Schroder and C Chris Hatcher were reassigned to minor league camp.
SS | Michael Garciaparra | Houston Astros | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham reports the Houston Astros signed free-agent IF Michael Garciaparra (Phillies) to a minor league deal.
SS | Nick Noonan | San Francisco Giants | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants optioned 1B Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno and reassigned SS Ehire Adrianza, OF Thomas Neal, OF Wendell Fairley, C Johnny Monell, C Hector Sanchez, C Jackson Williams and IF Nick Noonan to minor league camp.
SS | Ehire Adrianza | San Francisco Giants | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants optioned 1B Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno and reassigned SS Ehire Adrianza, OF Thomas Neal, OF Wendell Fairley, C Johnny Monell, C Hector Sanchez, C Jackson Williams and IF Nick Noonan to minor league camp.
SS | Cristian Guzman | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SS Cristian Guzman and 3B Ryan Zimmerman both hit home runs Tuesday, March 16.
SS | Hector Gomez | Colorado Rockies | Transaction
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies sent P Alberto Alburquerque, P Craig Baker, P Juan Nicasio, P Edgar Escalona, P Andrew Johnson, P Chaz Roe, P Andrew Graham, P Shane Lindsay, C Jordan Pacheco, C Michael McKenry, IF Darin Holcomb, IF Hector Gomez and IF Jeff Kindel to the minors Tuesday, March 16.
SS | Jose Torres | Florida Marlins | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Florida Marlins reassigned OF Gregory Burns and SS Jose Torres to minor league camp Tuesday, March 16.
Third Baseman
3B | Matt Dominguez | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Transaction
The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports the Florida Marlins optioned P Jay Buente and Brett Sinkbeil to Triple-A New Orleans. P Kris Harvey was optioned to Double-A Jacksonville. RP Derrick Turnbow (shoulder) was released. 3B Matt Dominguez, SS Osvaldo Martinez, P Dan Jennings, RP Matt Peterson, P Chris Schroder and C Chris Hatcher were reassigned to minor league camp.
3B | Jorge Jimenez | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Palm Beach Post is reporting Florida Marlins 3B Jorge Jimenez has been impressing coaches with his play in the spring. His chances of starting the season at third will be determined, in part, on the competition at first base between prospects Gaby Sanchez and Logan Morrison. If neither are ready, 3B Jorge Cantu will move to first and Jimenez could start at third.
3B | Ryan Zimmerman | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SS Cristian Guzman and 3B Ryan Zimmerman both hit home runs Tuesday, March 16.
3B | Ty Wigginton | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
ESPN.com reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Ty Wigginton, IF Robert Andino and 2B Justin Turner are all options to fill the void left by 2B Brian Roberts (back) if he is not ready for the start of the regular season. The team will also consider outside options to fill the position.
3B | Mike Lowell | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports the Florida Marlins could be interested in trading for Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell, who has been playing some first base with the Red Sox this spring.
Catcher
C | Miguel Olivo | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy confirmed C Chris Iannetta and C Miguel Olivo will share time behind the plate this season.
C | Chris Iannetta | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy confirmed C Chris Iannetta and C Miguel Olivo will share time behind the plate this season.
C | Lou Santangelo | Houston Astros | Transaction
The Houston Astros senior director of social media Alyson Footer reports the Astros cut P Chia-Jen Lo, OF Alex Romero, C Lou Santangelo, P Fernando Abad, P Brian Bogusevic, P Evan Englebrook, P Matt Nevarez, OF Yordany Ramirez, SS Wladimir Sutil, P Polin Trinidad, P Jose Valdez and P Henry Villar.
C | Chris Hatcher | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Transaction
The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports the Florida Marlins optioned P Jay Buente and Brett Sinkbeil to Triple-A New Orleans. P Kris Harvey was optioned to Double-A Jacksonville. RP Derrick Turnbow (shoulder) was released. 3B Matt Dominguez, SS Osvaldo Martinez, P Dan Jennings, RP Matt Peterson, P Chris Schroder and C Chris Hatcher were reassigned to minor league camp.
C | Jackson Williams | San Francisco Giants | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants optioned 1B Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno and reassigned SS Ehire Adrianza, OF Thomas Neal, OF Wendell Fairley, C Johnny Monell, C Hector Sanchez, C Jackson Williams and IF Nick Noonan to minor league camp.
C | Johnny Monell | San Francisco Giants | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants optioned 1B Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno and reassigned SS Ehire Adrianza, OF Thomas Neal, OF Wendell Fairley, C Johnny Monell, C Hector Sanchez, C Jackson Williams and IF Nick Noonan to minor league camp.
C | Hector Sanchez | San Francisco Giants | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants optioned 1B Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno and reassigned SS Ehire Adrianza, OF Thomas Neal, OF Wendell Fairley, C Johnny Monell, C Hector Sanchez, C Jackson Williams and IF Nick Noonan to minor league camp.
C | Matt Wieters | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles C Matt Wieters had just one hit in his first 13 spring at-bats, but Orioles manager Dave Trembley said he expects Wieters to start hitting once he gets more playing time. "I see good at-bats," Trembley said. "I see him at the point now where he needs to start getting at-bats in consecutive games in order to get into a rhythm. I am not worried about him at all."
C | Dioner Navarro | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News, Fantasy
Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays C Dioner Navarro (thumb) returned to the lineup Tuesday, March 16, and flied out and recorded an RBI when he was hit by a pitch.
C | Cole Armstrong | Chicago White Sox | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Chicago White Sox reassigned C Cole Armstrong to minor league camp Tuesday, March 16, and optioned P Santo Luis, P Brandon Hynick, P Clevelan Santeliz, P Brian Omogrosso, P Jhonny Nunez and P Lucas Harrell to Triple-A Charlotte.
C | Ivan Rodriguez | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals C Ivan Rodriguez had two singles and drove in three runs Tuesday, March 16.
C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer went 2-for-3 Tuesday, March 16, to raise his spring average to .600.
C | Michael McKenry | Colorado Rockies | Transaction
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies sent P Alberto Alburquerque, P Craig Baker, P Juan Nicasio, P Edgar Escalona, P Andrew Johnson, P Chaz Roe, P Andrew Graham, P Shane Lindsay, C Jordan Pacheco, C Michael McKenry, IF Darin Holcomb, IF Hector Gomez and IF Jeff Kindel to the minors Tuesday, March 16.
C | Jarrod Saltalamacchia | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com, reports Texas Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (shoulder) was fine after playing Monday, March 15, and reported no issues with his shoulder.
C | Wilin Rosario | Colorado Rockies | Transaction
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies sent P Christian Friedrich, C Wilin Rosario and OF Chris Frey to minor league camp Monday, March 15.
Outfielder
OF | Elijah Dukes | free agent | Transaction, Fantasy
MASNSports.com's Ben Goessling reports the Washington Nationals released OF Elijah Dukes.
OF | Jacoby Ellsbury | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury (illness) is out until Saturday, March 20, due to a sore throat.
OF | Cameron Maybin | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (groin) returned to the lineup Wednesday, March 17.
OF | Alex Romero | free agent | Transaction
The Houston Astros senior director of social media Alyson Footer reports the Astros released OF Alex Romero.
OF | Nyjer Morgan | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore reports Washington Nationals OF Nyjer Morgan (hamstring) said he could play if this were the regular season. He's aiming to return Friday, March 19.
OF | Yordany Ramirez | Houston Astros | Transaction
The Houston Astros senior director of social media Alyson Footer reports the Astros cut P Chia-Jen Lo, OF Alex Romero, C Lou Santangelo, P Fernando Abad, P Brian Bogusevic, P Evan Englebrook, P Matt Nevarez, OF Yordany Ramirez, SS Wladimir Sutil, P Polin Trinidad, P Jose Valdez and P Henry Villar.
OF | Thomas Neal | San Francisco Giants | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants optioned 1B Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno and reassigned SS Ehire Adrianza, OF Thomas Neal, OF Wendell Fairley, C Johnny Monell, C Hector Sanchez, C Jackson Williams and IF Nick Noonan to minor league camp.
OF | Wendell Fairley | San Francisco Giants | Transaction
The Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants optioned 1B Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno and reassigned SS Ehire Adrianza, OF Thomas Neal, OF Wendell Fairley, C Johnny Monell, C Hector Sanchez, C Jackson Williams and IF Nick Noonan to minor league camp.
OF | Felix Pie | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles OF Felix Pie (shoulder) resumed throwing and hitting Tuesday, March 16, and he expects to be in the lineup by Saturday, March 20.
OF | Carlos Gomez | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Carlos Gomez stole his seventh base Tuesday, March 16.
OF | Carlos Quentin | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox OF Carlos Quentin was hit twice by pitches Tuesday, March 16, and was taken out of the game as a precaution. He is expected to play Wednesday, March 17.
OF | Alex Rios | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox OF Alex Rios (quad) suffered pain in his left quadriceps and left the game Tuesday, March 16, against the Chicago White Sox. Manager Ozzie Guillen said Rios' injury was not serious.
OF | Mark Kotsay | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox OFs Mark Kotsay and Juan Pierre each had three hits and an RBI Tuesday, March 16, according to The Associated Press. The White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1.
OF | Juan Pierre | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox OFs Mark Kotsay and Juan Pierre each had three hits and an RBI Tuesday, March 16, according to The Associated Press. The White Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1.
OF | Chris Duncan | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
The Washington Post reports Washington Nationals OF Chris Duncan is 2-for-18 with six strikeouts this spring, with the process of rebuilding his swing more struggle than success as he recovers from neck problems and a sports hernia. He works with hitting coach Rick Eckstein perhaps more than any other player, and Eckstein believes Duncan has made progress. "No doubt," Eckstein said. "He's shown it in batting practice. At times, he's shown it in a game. It's just not the result everybody is looking for. That doesn't mean it's not there. You can absolutely put an 'A' swing out there and swing and miss."
OF | Jay Bruce | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and his second homer of the spring Tuesday, March 16, and is batting .391.
OF | Drew Stubbs | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds OF Drew Stubbs came into the game Tuesday, March 16, hitting 2-for-20 this spring. However, he went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and two RBIs to improve his average to .174.
OF | Matt Joyce | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News, Fantasy
Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Matt Joyce (elbow) could begin playing in minor league games this week, according to manager Joe Maddon.
OF | Jordan Parraz | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals optioned P Carlos Rosa and OF Jordan Parraz to Triple-A Omaha Tuesday, March 16.
OF | Aaron Rowand | San Francisco Giants | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants OF Aaron Rowand (quadriceps) remained sidelined with a strained left quadriceps Tuesday, March 16. Manager Bruce Bochy said Rowand could miss a few more games. He is hitting .500 (12-for-24) this spring.
OF | Shin-Soo Choo | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians OF Shin-Soo Choo hit a two-run home run in the team's spring game Tuesday, March 16.
OF | Jared Mitchell | Chicago White Sox | Injury News
ESPNChicago.com reports Chicago White Sox OF Jared Mitchell (ankle) underwent surgery Tuesday, March 16, to fix a tear of the tendon in his left ankle. He is expected to miss the entire 2010 season. Mitchell will be immobilized for four to six weeks before beginning rehab.
OF | Laynce Nix | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
KYPost.com reports Cincinnati Reds OF Laynce Nix was arrested Tuesday, March 16, on a suspended license during Spring Training. He was cited for failure to obey a traffic control device and driving on a suspended license. Nix was released on his promise to appear in court.
OF | Chris Frey | Colorado Rockies | Transaction
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies sent P Christian Friedrich, C Wilin Rosario and OF Chris Frey to minor league camp Monday, March 15.
OF | Ezequiel Carrera | Seattle Mariners | Transaction
Greg Johns, of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reports the Seattle Mariners optioned 2B Dustin Ackley, P Ricky Orta, P Daniel Cortes, P Anthony Varvaro and P Edward Paredes to Double-A West Tennessee. OF Ezequiel Carrera was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.
OF | Gregory Burns | Florida Marlins | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Florida Marlins reassigned OF Gregory Burns and SS Jose Torres to minor league camp Tuesday, March 16.
OF | Desmond Jennings | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Tampa Bay Rays sent OF Desmond Jennings to the minors Monday, March 15.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Aaron Crow | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals optioned SP Aaron Crow to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.
SP | Brian Bogusevic | Houston Astros | Transaction
The Houston Astros senior director of social media Alyson Footer reports the Astros cut P Chia-Jen Lo, OF Alex Romero, C Lou Santangelo, P Fernando Abad, P Brian Bogusevic, P Evan Englebrook, P Matt Nevarez, OF Yordany Ramirez, SS Wladimir Sutil, P Polin Trinidad, P Jose Valdez and P Henry Villar.
SP | Sidney Ponson | Independent League | Transaction
The Hunterdon County Democrat's Mike Ashmore reports the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League signed SP Sidney Ponson (Royals).
SP | Wade Davis | Tampa Bay Rays | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The St. Petersburg Times reports the competition is still open between Tampa Bay Rays SPs Wade Davis and Andy Sonnanstine for the fifth starter spot.
SP | Andy Sonnanstine | Tampa Bay Rays | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The St. Petersburg Times reports the competition is still open between Tampa Bay Rays SPs Wade Davis and Andy Sonnanstine for the fifth starter spot.
SP | Joba Chamberlain | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The New York Post reports New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain has been told by manager Joe Girardi that he has to "pick it up" if he hopes to win the fifth starter spot.
SP | Jair Jurrjens | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens was charged with five hits and three runs in three innings in his first official start of spring training, with all the damage coming in the first inning of the Braves' 6-3 win over the Florida Marlins. "I wasn't locating my fastball like I wanted to, and they're really aggressive," said Jurrjens. "They like to swing at the first pitch fastball. I always have a little problem with them."
SP | Gil Meche | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals SP Gil Meche allowed three hits and two runs, one earned, in four innings and took the loss as the Milwaukee Brewers won 2-0 on Tuesday, March 16.
SP | Aaron Cook | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook allowed six runs and six hits in three innings in a 6-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, March 16. "Once the season starts, that's when it really counts," Cook said. "But you don't want to be too rusty when the season starts, so hopefully we'll get these out of the way and get it under control."
SP | Bryan Augenstein | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks optioned SP Bryan Augenstein to minor league camp Tuesday, March 16.
SP | Phil Hughes | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Phil Hughes gave up three hits while walking one and striking out two in four shutout innings against the Houston Astros Tuesday, March 16, to lower his spring ERA to 2.08.
SP | A.J. Burnett | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP A.J. Burnett walked four and struck out two while giving up one run and two hits in 2 1/3 innings against the Houston Astros Tuesday, March 16, to lower his spring ERA to 6.75.
SP | Edwin Jackson | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Edwin Jackson surrendered seven runs and six hits in 2 1/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, March 16. He walked two and struck out none in the game. Jackson is 0-1 with a 8.59 ERA this spring.
SP | Jered Weaver | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver has been trying to refine his two-seam fastball, and threw it 80 percent of the time against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, March 16. He allowed three runs and four hits while walking five, hitting a batter and striking out four.
SP | C.J. Wilson | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com, reports Texas Rangers RP C.J. Wilson is still in the mix for the No. 5 starting spot after giving up one run and three hits while striking out five in four innings against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, March 16.
SP | Carlos Silva | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Silva solidified a spot in the rotation by tossing four shutout innings against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, March 16. He gave up two hits, hit a batter and struck out three. Silva has thrown seven scoreless innings since getting hit hard in his first spring outing.
SP | Jake Westbrook | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians SP Jake Westbrook allowed one run and two hits in four innings against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, March 16.
SP | Tim Lincecum | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed four runs and four hits in four innings against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, March 16. Lincecum said he feels good and is still experimenting with a new grip on his slider, which he now grips across the narrow-portion seams instead of parallel with them. He fastball also ranged between 87 and 91 mph Tuesday, about three to four mph slower than usual.
SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo continues to hint that the team will have SP Stephen Strasburg start the 2010 season in the minor leagues. "He rarely pitched from the stretch in his college career. He's really too quick to the plate from the stretch. He's 1.0 (seconds) or under 1.0 to the plate from the stretch and has had the sense of elevating his fastball because of it. He has to learn how to control the running game, how to field his position, bunts and so forth. But he's never had failure and I think that the minor leagues not only teaches you how to handle failure but how to do those other little things that it takes to be a successful pitcher," Rizzo said.
SP | Jaime Garcia | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Jaime Garcia struck out seven in three shutout innings against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, March 16.
SP | Kyle Lohse | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Lohse allowed four runs while walking two and striking out one in four innings against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, March 16.
SP | John Lannan | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP John Lannan gave up an unearned run and two hits while walking none and striking out two in four innings against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, March 16.
SP | Josh M. Johnson | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Josh M. Johnson gave up four earned runs and five hits in three innings against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, March 16. He had given up just two earned runs in his previous five spring innings.
SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels gave up just one unearned run in five innings against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, March 16, as he continues to incorporate his cutter and curveball. He gave up two hits and struck out four. Hamels has a 1.69 ERA in three spring starts.
SP | Justin Verlander | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander allowed three hits and four runs while walking one and giving up two home runs in 3 1/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, March 16. Verlander now has a spring ERA of 6.10.
SP | Scott Baker | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins SP Scott Baker gave up three hits while walking one and striking out three in four scoreless innings against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, March 16.
SP | John Smoltz | free agent | Free Agency News
Updating a previous item, The Sports Network reports free-agent SP John Smoltz (Cardinals) will not retire despite joining TBS as a broadcaster for the Atlanta Braves. He has informed friends that he plans on staying in shape should an opportunity to pitch with a major league team arise.
SP | Roy Oswalt | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros SP Roy Oswalt threw four scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox Tuesday, March 16, giving up just two hits and a walk. He has not allowed a run in six spring innings.
SP | Jon Lester | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester allowed just one run and three hits while walking two and striking out two in four innings against the Houston Astros Tuesday, March 16. He has given up just one run in his last 6 2/3 innings, but his Grapefruit League ERA is still 5.87.
SP | Zack Greinke | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke, who was originally scheduled to start against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, March 21, will now work in a minor league game. Pitching coach Bob McClure wants to give Greinke a break after three Cactus League starts. Greinke is 2-0 with a 0.90 ERA while allowing four hits and one run in 10 spring innings. He has struck out eight and walked one.
SP | Nick Blackburn | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn (knee) will likely miss his next spring start because of a sore right knee. However, the team does not consider his injury to be serious. The Twins are confident Blackburn will miss just one start.
SP | Brandon Webb | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Fantasy
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (shoulder) continues to make progress after a few days of playing long toss, which "seems to be working" in terms of building arm strength.
SP | Ted Lilly | Chicago Cubs | Injury News, Fantasy
Bruce Levine, of ESPNChicago.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Ted Lilly (shoulder) will throw against live hitters Thursday, March 18, and he could receive a Cactus League start before the end of Spring Training. After his session Thursday, Lilly will throw against live hitters again a few days later before throwing in a simulated game, according to manager Lou Piniella. Lilly will receive one spring start and will then need three minor league starts before making his way back on the 25-man roster.
SP | Ben Sheets | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
FOXSports.com reports Oakland Athletics SP Ben Sheets said he felt great during his outing Monday, March 15, in which he allowed 10 runs and did not retire a single hitter. He is 0-2 with a 31.15 ERA in two spring outings. Sheets was averaging better than 90 mph on the radar gun, and was focusing on working on his fastball.
SP | Jeremy Hellickson | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction
Roger Mooney, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Rays optioned SP Jeremy Hellickson and P Alexander Torres to minor league camp Tuesday, March 16.
SP | Josh Beckett | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (flu) is feeling much better Tuesday, March 16, after missing his last spring start with the flu. He will play catch Tuesday, throw a side session Wednesday, March 17, and start against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, March 19.
SP | Chris Capuano | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Chris Capuano (elbow) has been shut down with the recurrence of inflammation in his elbow.
SP | Rich Harden | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Rich Harden's velocity was back up to 90-92 mph during his start Monday, March 15. Harden is pleased with his progress so far this spring.
SP | Eric Hurley | Texas Rangers | Injury News
Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Eric Hurley (wrist) will undergo surgery to fix a broken bone in his left wrist Tuesday, March 16. He is expected to be out seven to 10 days.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Huston Street | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies CL Huston Street (shoulder) suffered a setback as he experienced the same tightness while playing catch Tuesday, March 16, that he felt three weeks ago. He will undergo an MRI Wednesday, March 17, and is likely to begin the season on the disabled list.
RP | Dustin Richardson | Boston Red Sox | Transaction
WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports Boston Red Sox RP Dustin Richardson was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket.
RP | Derrick Turnbow | free agent | Injury News, Free Agency News
Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports free-agent RP Derrick Turnbow (shoulder) said the Florida Marlins were open to giving him another chance when he recovers from his shoulder injury. Turnbow said he plans on visiting either Dr. James Andrews or Dr. Lewis Yocum and will likely have surgery.
RP | Logan Kensing | free agent | Transaction
The Washington Nationals announced the team released P Logan Kensing.
RP | Matt Peterson | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Transaction
The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports the Florida Marlins optioned P Jay Buente and Brett Sinkbeil to Triple-A New Orleans. P Kris Harvey was optioned to Double-A Jacksonville. RP Derrick Turnbow (shoulder) was released. 3B Matt Dominguez, SS Osvaldo Martinez, P Dan Jennings, RP Matt Peterson, P Chris Schroder and C Chris Hatcher were reassigned to minor league camp.
RP | Chris Schroder | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Transaction
The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports the Florida Marlins optioned P Jay Buente and Brett Sinkbeil to Triple-A New Orleans. P Kris Harvey was optioned to Double-A Jacksonville. RP Derrick Turnbow (shoulder) was released. 3B Matt Dominguez, SS Osvaldo Martinez, P Dan Jennings, RP Matt Peterson, P Chris Schroder and C Chris Hatcher were reassigned to minor league camp.
RP | Mike Gonzalez | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
Orioles.MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports Baltimore Orioles CL Mike Gonzalez (back) will play catch Wednesday, March 17, and will throw a bullpen session as well if his back feels OK. He was unhappy to hear rumors questioning the health of his arm.
RP | Matt Lindstrom | Houston Astros | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Houston Astros RP Matt Lindstrom threw a shutout inning and struck out one Tuesday, March 16, against the Boston Red Sox. He has not given up a run in any of his four outings this spring, a span of 4 2/3 innings.
RP | Chan Ho Park | New York Yankees | Injury News
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Chan Ho Park (gluteus) threw in a simulated game Tuesday, March 16, and is scheduled to pitch again Thursday, March 18.
RP | Carlos Rosa | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals optioned P Carlos Rosa and OF Jordan Parraz to Triple-A Omaha Tuesday, March 16.
RP | Jhonny Nunez | Chicago White Sox | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Chicago White Sox reassigned C Cole Armstrong to minor league camp Tuesday, March 16, and optioned P Santo Luis, P Brandon Hynick, P Clevelan Santeliz, P Brian Omogrosso, P Jhonny Nunez and P Lucas Harrell to Triple-A Charlotte.
RP | John Halama | free agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports the Milwaukee Brewers released RP John Halama Tuesday, March 16.
RP | Joe Nathan | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins RP Joe Nathan (elbow) will test his right elbow soon, but it will not necessarily take place Saturday, March 20, as originally planned. Nathan could throw Saturday, Sunday, March 21, or Monday, March 22.
RP | Freddy Dolsi | Chicago White Sox | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Chicago White Sox sent RP Freddy Dolsi to minor league camp Tuesday, March 16.
RP | Billy Wagner | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves RP Billy Wagner struck out two and hit 101 mph on the radar gun during his perfect inning of work against the Florida Marlins Tuesday, March 16.
RP | Scott Proctor | Atlanta Braves | Injury News
Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves RP Scott Proctor (elbow) had a pain-free batting practice session Tuesday, March 16, and declared himself ready to make his scheduled spring debut against the Detroit Tigers Friday, March 19. However, it appears optimistic to predict that he will be ready by Opening Day.
RP | Alberto Arias | Houston Astros | Injury News
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros RP Alberto Arias (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, March 16.
RP | Brandon Lyon | Houston Astros | Injury News, Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros RP Brandon Lyon (shoulder) pitched in a controlled minor league game Tuesday, March 16. Barring any setbacks, he will make his spring debut against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, March 18. Lyon recorded five outs while throwing 21 pitches Tuesday and said everything went well.
RP | Joel Hanrahan | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News
Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan (elbow) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Wednesday, March 17.
RP | Octavio Dotel | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Octavio Dotel (oblique) is expecting to pitch in a minor league game Thursday, March 18, and will likely make his spring debut over the weekend. Dotel could receive around eight spring innings before Opening Day.
RP | Warner Madrigal | Texas Rangers | Injury News
Richard Durrett, of ESPNDallas.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Warner Madrigal's (forearm) MRI exam Monday, March 15, came back clean. He will go back to a throwing program and ease into his routine.
RP | Hong-Chih Kuo | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo (elbow) played catch Tuesday, March 16, and did not experience discomfort. Manager Joe Torre is confident that Kuo will be ready for the start of the season.
RP | Cory Wade | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Cory Wade (shoulder) will undergo exploratory shoulder surgery Wednesday, March 17, and will miss at least three months. Two recent MRIs confirmed there were no labral or rotator cuff tears.
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