Fantasy baseball players in the news
By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Adam LaRoche | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury, Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks 1B Adam LaRoche (back) missed his second straight game Sunday, July 11, due to back stiffness, MLB.com's Andrew Pentis reports.
1B | Ike Davis | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets 1B Ike Davis said he needs to run the bases more efficiently, field first base more cleanly and drive off-speed pitches with more power, the Newark Star-Ledger's Andy McCullough reports.
1B | James Loney | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers 1B James Loney hit his sixth home run of the season Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. Loney finished the game 2-for-3 with four RBIs and a run scored.
1B | Nick Johnson | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees DH Nick Johnson (wrist) is scheduled to visit hand specialist Dr. Melvin Rosenwasser Sunday, July 11, in New York City, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. "I have no idea when he's coming back and I have no idea if he'll get back," manager Joe Girardi said. "You keep your fingers crossed. It's just too hard to predict. You don't know when he goes out and takes a swing what's really goinf to happen."
1B | Daric Barton | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics 1B Daric Barton went 1-for-5 with a home run against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Saturday, July 10, to snap an 0-for-20 hitless streak, according to The Associated Press.
1B | Chad Tracy | New York Yankees | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, New York Yankees IF Chad Tracy has been assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to The Associated Press.
Second Baseman
2B | Ian Kinsler | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler hit a solo home run for his fourth homer of the season Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. It was his only hit in four at-bats.
2B | Aaron Hill | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill hit his 12th home run of the year Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. Hill was 1-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored in the game.
2B | Juan Uribe | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy
San Francisco Giants SS Juan Uribe (finger) went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBIs against the Washington Nationals Saturday, July 10, according to The Associated Press. He had missed the previous four games with a sprained left ring finger.
2B | Dustin Pedroia | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia (foot) took modified batting practice against hitting coach Dave Magadan Sunday, July 11, according to The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham. Pedroia kept the weight off his broken left foot by kneeling on a stool while hitting. "I just wanted to see some pitches," he said. "I actually felt pretty good."
Shortstop
SS | Derek Jeter | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter was given a scheduled day off against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, July 10, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.
SS | Asdrubal Cabrera | Cleveland Indians | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera (forearm) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday, July 12, according to The Associated Press.
Third Baseman
3B | Adrian Beltre | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox 3B Adrian Beltre (hamstring) said he felt a cramp in his left hamstring while running out a groundout, the Boston Herald's Scott Lauber reports. He said he thinks he can play in the All-Star Game and return for the second half.
3B | Pedro Alvarez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez hit a solo home run for his third homer of the year Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. It was his only hit in four at-bats.
3B | Miguel Tejada | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 3B Miguel Tejada hit a solo home run for his seventh homer of the season Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. Tejada finished the game 1-for-2 with three walks.
3B | Jose Lopez | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners 3B Jose Lopez went 2-for-4 against the New York Yankees Saturday, July 10, with his second career grand slam, according to The Associated Press.
3B | Placido Polanco | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies 3B Placido Polanco (wrist) said he hopes to return to the team Saturday, July 17, against the Chicago Cubs, according to Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal. He plans to begin playing in minor league rehab games Thursday, July 15.
Catcher
C | Jonathan Lucroy | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy (hand) was out of the lineup Sunday, July 11, due to a sore hand, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Anthony Witrado reports.
C | Jason Jaramillo | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned C Jason Jaramillo and RP Justin Thomas to Triple-A Indianapolis, MLB.com's JR Radcliffe reports.
C | Buster Posey | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey went 4-for-5 with a double, home run, three RBIs and two runs scored against the Washington Nationals Saturday, July 10, according to The Associated Press.
C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer (shoulder) was not in the starting lineup Sunday, July 11, as a result of a sore shoulder from taking so many foul tips, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He is taking anti-inflammatory medication and is available to pinch hit late in the game. Manager Ron Gardenhire said Mauer will be available to play in the All-Star Game. "It's part of the position," Mauer said. "I'm just a little beat up, that's about it. I don't even really like talking about all this stuff. I'm kind of surprised it's out there, but I got checked out (by the doctor) and we're trying to get it healthy."
Outfielder
OF | Ryan Sweeney | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (knee) is likely to receive a cortisone injection in his right knee Monday, July 12, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports. He's expected to be ready to play the first game back after the All-Star break Friday, July 16.
OF | Nate McLouth | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy
Atlanta Braves OF Nate McLouth (concussion) is 2-for-7 in two rehab games at Triple-A Gwinnett, and the team could have a decision to make on him by the end of the week, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports.
OF | Domonic Brown | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury
Philadelphia Phillies OF Domonic Brown (hamstring) left the XM All-Star Futures Game with a tight hamstring, CSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury reports.
OF | Jesus Feliciano | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Mets optioned OF Jesus Feliciano to Triple-A Buffalo, the Newark Star-Ledger's Andy McCullough reports.
OF | Dexter Fowler | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Dexter Fowler tinkered with his approach when his playing time became scarce in late May, reports The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck. Fowler's pitch recognition was poor, which led to him flailing at sliders down and inside. Fowler noticed that his best success left-handed came when he dropped his hands to his waist. With Fowler's hands right, his eyesight has improved and he is picking up the ball sooner.
OF | Ryan Braun | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun hit his 13th home run of the year Sunday, July 11, and finished the team's game 2-for-3 with one RBI and two runs scored, reports The Associated Press.
OF | Corey Hart | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart hit his 21st home run of the season Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. Hart finished the game 1-for-5 with two RBIs and a run scored.
OF | Carlos Quentin | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox OF Carlos Quentin hit two home runs Sunday, July 11, to give him 19 on the season, reports The Associated Press. Quentin finished the game 2-for-4 with five RBIs and two runs scored.
OF | Alex Rios | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox OF Alex Rios hit his 15th home run of the season Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. Rios finished the game 1-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored.
OF | Jose Guillen | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen hit his 15th home run of the season Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. Guillen finished the game 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored.
OF | Colby Rasmus | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals OF Colby Rasmus (hamstring) did not start the team's game Sunday, July 11, but he did drive in a run with a two-out, pinch-hit single in the eighth inning, reports The Associated Press. Rasmus was replaced by a pinch runner after the hit. Manager Tony La Russa said there is "no doubt" Rasmus would return to the starting lineup after the All-Star break.
OF | Matt Holliday | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday hit his 16th home run of the season Sunday, July 11, and finished the team's game 1-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored, reports The Associated Press.
OF | Bobby Abreu | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Bobby Abreu hit a solo home run for his 10th home run of the year and stole his 15th Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. Abreu finished the game 2-for-4.
OF | Shin-Soo Choo | Cleveland Indians | Injury, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta said OF Shin-Soo Choo (thumb) could return by the end of July, reports The Associated Press.
OF | Carl Crawford | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays OF Carl Crawford hit his 11th home run and stole his 31st base Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. Crawford finished the game 2-for-5 with two RBIs and three runs scored.
OF | Coco Crisp | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp went 2-for-4 against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Saturday, July 10, with a home run and four RBIs, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Rajai Davis | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Rajai Davis went 4-for-5 against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Saturday, July 10, with two doubles, a grand slam, five RBIs and three runs scored, according to The Associated Press. Davis had entered the game in a 2-for-31 slump.
OF | Aaron Hicks | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins minor league OF Aaron Hicks (wrist), currently playing for Class A Beloit, has been placed on the minor league disabled list with a sprained right wrist, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
OF | Conor Jackson | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren said it is unlikely for OF Conor Jackson (hamstring) to return to action by Friday, July 16, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Jackson will report to Arizona and begin playing when he feels he is ready but he must be able to sprint first. The team would like to see him play in three rehab games before he is activated.
OF | Jason Heyward | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo has replaced injured Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (thumb) on the National League All-Star team, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
OF | Carlos Beltran | New York Mets | Injury, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
As a result of New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran (knee) returning to the starting lineup Thursday, July 15, OF Angel Pagan will move from center field to right field and OF Jeff Francoeur will go to the bench, according to Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News.
OF | Mike Cameron | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Mike Cameron (wrist) is out of the lineup Sunday, July 11, because of a sore wrist suffered after being hit by a pitched ball Saturday, July 10, according to Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Dallas Braden | Oakland Athletics | Injury
Oakland Athletics SP Dallas Braden (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, July 13, and is scheduled for a rehab start Thursday, July 15, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports. He's aiming to return July 20.
SP | Jeff Niemann | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann (back) left the game Sunday, July 11, with back stiffness, the St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports.
SP | Edinson Volquez | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds SP Edinson Volquez (elbow) will return to the team's rotation after the All-Star break, reports the Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay. The team still hasn't decided which day he will pitch. Volquez will be at a workout Thursday, July 15.
SP | John Ely | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned SP John Ely to Triple-A Albuquerque, reports The Associated Press. Manager Joe Torre said, "He needs to get back on track."
SP | Vicente Padilla | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla improved to 4-2 Sunday, July 11, after he threw eight scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs, reports The Associated Press. Padilla gave up two hits and a walk while striking out six.
SP | Carlos Silva | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Silva fell to 9-3 on the season Sunday, July 11, after giving up six runs through 1 1/3 innings to the Los Angeles Dodgers, reports The Associated Press. Silva gave up six hits and three walks while fanning two.
SP | Randy Wolf | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers SP Randy Wolf gave up four runs through six innings to the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday, July 11, but he did not factor into the game's decision, reports The Associated Press. Wolf gave up seven hits and three walks while striking out five.
SP | Brian Moehler | Houston Astros | Injury
Houston Astros P Brian Moehler (groin) should be available after the All-Star break, reports The Associated Press.
SP | Wandy Rodriguez | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros SP Wandy Rodriguez fell to 6-11 on the season Sunday, July 11, after giving up three runs through six innings to the St. Louis Cardinals, reports The Associated Press. Rodriguez gave up four hits and two walks while striking out six. The loss snapped his winning streak at three.
SP | Carl Pavano | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins SP Carl Pavano improved to 10-6 on the season Sunday, July 11, after he gave up three runs through 7 2/3 innings to the Detroit Tigers, reports The Associated Press. Pavano gave up six hits and a walk while fanning six.
SP | Madison Bumgarner | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants SP Madison Bumgarner improved to 2-2 on the season Sunday, July 11, after giving up one run through six innings to the Washington Nationals, reports The Associated Press. Bumgarner gave up seven hits while striking out six.
SP | Erik Bedard | Seattle Mariners | Injury, Fantasy
Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) played catch Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. Bedard will throw a bullpen session next weekend and still may have a minor league rehab assignment.
SP | CC Sabathia | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia improved to 12-3 Sunday, July 11, after giving up one run through seven innings to the Seattle Mariners, reports The Associated Press. He gave up six hits and a walk while fanning one. Sabathia has won eight consecutive decisions.
SP | Trevor Cahill | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SP Trevor Cahill improved to 9-3 Sunday, July 11, after he gave up one unearned run through seven innings to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, reports The Associated Press. Cahill gave up five hits and two walks while striking out three.
SP | Jered Weaver | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver fell to 8-5 on the year Sunday, July 11, after giving up five runs through six innings to the Oakland Athletics, reports The Associated Press. Weaver gave up seven hits and a walk while fanning seven.
SP | Johan Santana | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets SP Johan Santana threw seven scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, July 11, to improve to 7-5 on the season, reports The Associated Press. Santana gave up five hits and three walks while striking out five.
SP | Derek Lowe | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe fell to 9-8 on the year Sunday, July 11, after he gave up two runs through 5 1/3 innings to the New York Mets, reports The Associated Press. Lowe struck out four while giving up eight hits and walking two.
SP | Daisuke Matsuzaka | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka improved to 6-3 Sunday, July 11, after allowing two runs through six innings to the Toronto Blue Jays, reports The Associated Press. Matsuzaka gave up six hits while fanning five. The win was his first in more than a month.
SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels improved to 7-7 on the year Sunday, July 11, after throwing 7 2/3 innings without giving up a run to the Cincinnati Reds, reports The Associated Press. Hamels gave up six hits and three walks while striking out three. It was the first time in 18 starts this year that Hamels didn't give up a run.
SP | Javier Vazquez | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia will start the team's first game after the All-Star break against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, July 16, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. He will be followed in the rotation by SPs A.J. Burnett, Andy Pettitte, Phil Hughes and Javier Vazquez.
SP | Zack Greinke | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke's (shoulder) injury apparently stemmed from a tweak he suffered in his left shoulder while fielding a bunt against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday, July 6, according to Bob Dutton of The Kansas City Star. The injury occurred in the third inning but he pitched into the seventh and mentioned afterward that his shoulder was pain-free although admitted it affected his stamina and control.
SP | Bronson Arroyo | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds SP Bronson Arroyo said he is not considering redoing his contract at a discounted rate like 3B Scott Rolen, according to John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer. "Not in a million years," Arroyo said. "Scott's in a different position than I'm in. He's in a position where he feels like he's only got a couple years left in the game. He wanted to retire in this uniform. It's close to his friends and family. He restructured because he's made $150 million in the game or whatever it is. I'm not in the same boat." Arroyo's option calls for him to be paid $11 million next season but the Reds have to pay him a $2 million buyout if they decline to pick it up.
SP | Ben Sheets | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SP Ben Sheets (4-8) allowed two hits over six scoreless innings Saturday, July 10, in a victory against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out four.
SP | Scott Kazmir | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Scott Kazmir (7-9) allowed 13 runs on 11 hits over five innings in a loss to the Oakland Athletics Saturday, July 10, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out two. It was the fourth consecutive start where he has allowed more runs than innings pitched. Over that span, Kazmir has a 13.73 ERA and his ERA for the season stands at 6.92. Manager Mike Scioscia kept him in the game so long because he needed innings from his starter.
SP | Roy Halladay | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay allowed one walk and five hits over nine scoreless innings Saturday, July 10, against the Cincinnati Reds, according to The Associated Press. He recorded nine strikeouts but ended up with a no-decision.
SP | Felix Hernandez | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez (7-5) earned his third consecutive complete game victory Saturday, July 10, against the New York Yankees, according to The Associated Press. He allowed one run on 10 hits over nine innings, with two walks and nine strikeouts.
SP | Josh Beckett | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (back) allowed one run on two hits over four innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket against Syracuse Sunday, July 11, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out four, topping out at 96 miles per hour on the radar gun. Beckett threw 42 of 68 pitches for strikes.
SP | Matt Garza | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays SP Matt Garza (10-5) allowed one hit over six scoreless innings in a victory over the Cleveland Indians Saturday, July 10, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out two.
SP | Gio Gonzalez | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy,
Oakland Athletics SP Gio Gonzalez will start the team's first game after the All-Star break, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. He will be followed in the rotation by SPs Trevor Cahill, Vin Mazzaro and Ben Sheets. SP Dallas Braden is a possibility to start the game after that and SP Brett Anderson is expected to enter the rotation the following week.
SP | Jon Garland | San Diego Padres | Fantasy,
San Diego Padres manager Bud Black said SPs Jon Garland, Clayton Richard and Kevin Correia would start the team's first three games following the All-Star break, according to MLB.com's Corey Brock. It has not been determined when SP Mat Latos will make his first start of the second half.
SP | Travis Wood | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds SP Travis Wood carried a perfect game into the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, July 10, but ended up with a no-decision, according to The Associated Press. He allowed one hit over nine innings, with no walks and eight strikeouts. Wood threw 74 of 109 pitches for strikes.
SP | John Danks | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox SP John Danks will start the team's first game after the All-Star break, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. He will be followed in the rotation by SPs Gavin Floyd, Mark Buehrle and Freddy Garcia.
SP | Nick Blackburn | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn met with manager Ron Gardenhire and pitching coach Rick Anderson Sunday, July 11, and will remain in the starting rotation for now, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
SP | Shaun Marcum | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston said SPs Ricky Romero, Brandon Morrow and Shaun Marcum would start the team's first three games against the Baltimore Orioles following the All-Star break, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
SP | Paul Maholm | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy,
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Zach Duke will start the team's first game after the All-Star break, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He will be followed in the rotation by SPs Ross Ohlendorf, Paul Maholm, Jeff Karstens and Brad Lincoln.
SP | Anthony Lerew | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Fantasy
Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke (shoulder) has been scratched from his start against the Chicago White Sox Sunday, July 11, due to shoulder discomfort, according to Bob Dutton of The Kansas City Star. The team says it was a precautionary move and he is expected to make his next start against the Oakland Athletics Friday, July 16. P Anthony Lerew started in place of Greinke.
SP | Barry Zito | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy,
If San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum pitches in the All-Star Game Tuesday, July 13, the Giants will likely open the second half by using SPs Matt Cain, Barry Zito and Lincecum respectively in the games immediately following the break, according to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News.
SP | Dan Hudson | Chicago White Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
The Chicago White Sox have optioned SP Jeff Marquez to the minors, according to Dave Van Dyck of the Chicago Tribune. SP Dan Hudson has been recalled to take his spot on the 25-man roster.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Tyler Walker | Washington Nationals | Injury
Washington Nationals RP Tyler Walker (shoulder) threw all fastballs and changeups in a 35-pitch bullpen session Sunday, July 11, the Washington Post's Adam Kilgore reports. He'll throw another bullpen session Wednesday, July 14. While the Nationals begin the second half of their season, Walker will pitch with Class A Potomac at least twice. He'll also pitch for Class AA Harrisburg and Class AAA Syracuse in Norfolk before returning, likely sometime in late July.
RP | Octavio Dotel | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates CL Octavio Dotel blew his fifth save of the season and fell to 2-2 Sunday, July 11, after he gave up two runs while recording just one out, reports The Associated Press.
RP | Ryan Franklin | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals CL Ryan Franklin gave up one hit and struck out one through one inning Sunday, July 11, to pick up his 16th save of the season, reports The Associated Press.
RP | Brian Wilson | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants CL Brian Wilson gave up a walk through 1 1/3 innings Sunday, July 11, to pick up his 23rd save of the season, reports The Associated Press.
RP | Andrew Bailey | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CL Andrew Bailey struck out one and gave up one hit over one inning Sunday, July 11, to earn his 18th save of the year, reports The Associated Press.
RP | Leo Nunez | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Florida Marlins CL Leo Nunez gave up one hit and fanned two over one inning Sunday, July 11, to earn his 20th save of the season, reports The Associated Press.
RP | Alfredo Simon | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles CL Alfredo Simon picked up his 13th save of the year Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. Simon gave up two hits over his one inning of work.
RP | Mike M. Adams | San Diego Padres | Injury
San Diego Padres RP Mike M. Adams (oblique) left the team's game Sunday, July 11, with an oblique strain, reports The Associated Press.
RP | Heath Bell | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres CL Heath Bell gave up one run over 1 2/3 innings Sunday, July 11, to pick up his 24th save of the season, reports The Associated Press. Bell gave up a walk and a hit while fanning one.
RP | Kerry Wood | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood fell to 1-4 Sunday, July 11, after he gave up one run while getting just one out, reports The Associated Press. Wood gave up two hits and a walk in his appearance.
RP | Francisco Rodriguez | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets CL Francisco Rodriguez pitched a perfect inning Sunday, July 11, to pick up his 21st save of the season, reports The Associated Press.
RP | Jonathan Papelbon | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox CL Jonathan Papelbon earned his 20th save of the year Sunday, July 11, after giving up one hit through one inning, reports The Associated Press.
RP | Sergio Mitre | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees P Sergio Mitre (oblique) allowed one run on two hits over three innings in a rehab start for the Gulf Coast League farm club Saturday, July 10, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. His next scheduled start is Thursday, July 15, although he could be activated on that date as well.
RP | Jose Contreras | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies RP Jose Contreras (4-3) struck out two of the three batters he faced in a victory over the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, July 10, according to The Associated Press.
RP | Bill Bray | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (0-1) allowed one run on one hit over 1 1/3 innings in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, July 10, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out one.
RP | Joba Chamberlain | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain (1-4) allowed four runs on three hits and one walk over one inning in a loss to the Seattle Mariners Saturday, July 10, according to The Associated Press.
RP | Tyler Clippard | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals RP Tyler Clippard (8-6) allowed four runs on two hits over one-third of an inning in a loss to the San Francisco Giants Saturday, July 10, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out one.
RP | Santiago Casilla | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants RP Santiago Casilla (2-2) was credited with the victory against the Washington Nationals Saturday, July 10, according to The Associated Press. He pitched two-thirds of an inning without allowing any baserunners.
RP | Hong-Chih Kuo | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo has replaced injured Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (thumb) on the National League All-Star team, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
RP | Billy Wagner | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy
Atlanta Braves CL Billy Wagner (ankle) had been named to the National League All-Star team as an injury replacement for Braves OF Jason Heyward (thumb), but declined in order to rest an injured ankle, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com. Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo was eventually named as a replacement for Heyward.
RP | Scott Downs | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays RP Scott Downs (neck, arm) is unavailable against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, July 11, because of a stiff neck and a sore arm, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
RP | Jeff Karstens | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy,
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Zach Duke will start the team's first game after the All-Star break, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He will be followed in the rotation by SPs Ross Ohlendorf, Paul Maholm, Jeff Karstens and Brad Lincoln.
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