Fantasy baseball players in the news
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August 9, 2010 @ 12:16:36
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Mark Teixeira | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira hit his 25th homer Sunday, Aug. 8, becoming the fourth player in history to hit at least 25 homers in his first eight seasons, The Associated Press reports.
1B | Daric Barton | Oakland Athletics | Injury
Oakland Athletics 1B Daric Barton (shoulder) left the game Sunday, Aug. 8, due to spasms in his left shoulder, The Associated Press reports.
1B | Albert Pujols | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
Entering play Sunday, Aug. 8, St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols had gone a career-high 11 games without being issued a walk, according to The Associated Press.
1B | Gaby Sanchez | Florida Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Florida Marlins 1B Gaby Sanchez (hamstring) did not play against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 7, because of a right hamstring injury, according to The Associated Press. He was not in the starting lineup Sunday, Aug. 8.
1B | Lance Berkman | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees 1B/DH Lance Berkman has two hits in 22 at-bats (.091) since being acquired from the Houston Astros, according to The Associated Press.
1B | Ryan Howard | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard (ankle) is unlikely to be activated from the 15-day disabled list when he is eligible to return Aug. 17, according to Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The swelling in his sprained left ankle has diminished somewhat and he was seen limping around the clubhouse Sunday, Aug. 8. Howard has not done many baseball activities since the injury occurred. "Just taking it day by day," he said.
1B | Dan Johnson | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays 1B Dan Johnson went 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBIs against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, Aug. 8, according to The Associated Press.
Second Baseman
2B | Skip Schumaker | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury
St. Louis Cardinals 2B Skip Schumaker (wrist) was out of the lineup this weekend due to a nagging left wrist injury he originally suffered in May, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Rick Hummel reports.
2B | Carlos Guillen | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Fantasy
Detroit Tigers 2B Carlos Guillen (calf) will be activated from the disabled list Monday, Aug. 9, The Sports Network reports.
2B | Will Rhymes | Detroit Tigers | Transaction
The Detroit Tigers optioned 2B Will Rhymes to Triple-A Toledo, The Sports Network reports.
2B | Chase Utley | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (thumb) said his time on the disabled list has allowed him to gain more muscle mass, the Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports. "I've been able to lift a lot more, both legs and upper body," Utley said.
2B | Dustin Pedroia | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia (foot) will take the day off Monday, Aug. 9, and the next three days will be significant, the Boston Globe's Amalie Benjamin reports. "The next step is continuing to do what he's doing now more aggressively, with more intensity, and then repeating it," manager Terry Francona said. "He's done everything but run at full speed. He's taken ground balls, he's hit, he's turned double plays. Just the running at full speed is the one thing we haven't gotten to yet."
2B | Gordon Beckham | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham (groin) left the game Sunday, Aug. 8, with a strained groin. The injury was not believed to be serious, according to The Associated Press.
2B | Aaron Hill | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, Aug. 7, according to The Associated Press. It was his first multihomer game and he tied a career high with four runs batted in.
2B | Brandon Phillips | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips (foot) was out of the lineup Sunday, Aug. 8, because of a bruised left foot, according to The Associated Press. Phillips fouled a ball off his foot during the eighth inning Saturday, Aug. 7, and struggled to get down the line after grounding into a double play later in the same at-bat. He was replaced in the ninth inning by IF Miguel Cairo.
2B | Dan Uggla | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Florida Marlins are reportedly willing to give 2B Dan Uggla a contract extension for three years at approximately $30 million, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. However, both sides are far apart.
Shortstop
SS | Maicer Izturis | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Maicer Izturis hit cleanup for the first time in his career Sunday, Aug. 8, the Los Angeles Times' Ben Bolch reports.
SS | Jack Wilson | Seattle Mariners | Injury
Seattle Mariners SS Jack Wilson (hand) broke his fifth metacarpal in his right hand in a bathroom fall at home over the weekend, The Associated Press reports. He will see a hand specialist Monday, Aug. 9.
SS | Cesar Izturis | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles SS Cesar Izturis earned his 1,000th career hit Sunday, Aug. 8, against the Chicago White Sox, according to The Associated Press.
SS | Hanley Ramirez | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez has reverted back to the same open batting stance he used as a rookie during the 2006 season, according to Clark Spencer of The Miami Herald. "I lifted my hands over (my) head because I think I was dropping them too much and I was getting under the ball," he said. Ramirez homered in his first at-bat and hit a walkoff double during his final at-bat against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 7. It marked the first walkoff hit of his career.
SS | Trevor Plouffe | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins IF Trevor Plouffe snapped an 0-for-18 streak with his first career home run Saturday, Aug. 7, against the Cleveland Indians, according to The Associated Press.
SS | Chris Nelson | Colorado Rockies | Transaction, Fantasy
Confirming previous reports, the Colorado Rockies have optioned SS Chris Nelson to the minors, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding.
Third Baseman
3B | Mark Teahen | Chicago White Sox | Injury
Chicago White Sox 3B Mark Teahen (finger) is likely to spend the maximum 20 days on his rehab assignment, MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports. Manager Ozzie Guillen said Teahen wouldn't play third base every day when he returns.
3B | Chipper Jones | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann, 3B Chipper Jones and OF Jason Heyward had the day off Sunday, Aug. 8, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Carroll Rogers reports.
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (leg) returned to the lineup Sunday, Aug. 8, The Associated Press reports. He left the game in the ninth inning with some stiffness and may rest Monday, Aug. 9.
3B | Adam Rosales | Oakland Athletics | Injury
Oakland Athletics IF Adam Rosales (ankle) was unavailable Sunday, Aug. 8, due to ankle tendonitis, the San Francisco Chronicle's Scott Ostler reports.
3B | Eric Chavez | Oakland Athletics | Injury
Oakland Athletics IF Eric Chavez (neck) is considering retirement as he tries to recover from two bulging disks in his neck, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.
3B | Mark Reynolds | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury, Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks 3B Mark Reynolds (head) missed his third consecutive game Saturday, Aug. 7, against the San Diego Padres, but was available as a pinch hitter, according to The Associated Press. He is in the starting lineup Sunday, Aug. 8.
3B | Pedro Alvarez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez went 3-for-6 with a home run and three RBIs Saturday, Aug. 7, against the Colorado Rockies, according to The Associated Press. It was his second homer in as many games.
Catcher
C | Jason Varitek | Boston Red Sox | Injury
Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek (foot) took batting practice Sunday, Aug. 8, the Boston Herald's Scott Lauber reports. He recently started to jog and isn't close to having a timetable for his return.
C | A.J. Pierzynski | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox C A.J. Pierzynski (ankle) said his ankle felt better after treatment Sunday, Aug. 8, and he could return Monday, Aug. 9, the Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reports.
C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer was 1-for-3 with a walk Sunday, Aug. 8, in his first start at catcher since getting a cortisone shot for right shoulder tendinitis July 31. According to The Associated Press, Mauer stayed in the lineup as the DH and has hit .537 (22-for-41) with 16 RBIs in his last 11 games.
C | Ramon Castro | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox C A.J. Pierzynski (ankle) suffered a sprained left ankle while advancing to third base during the seventh inning Saturday, Aug. 7, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Associated Press. He was replaced in the game by C Ramon Castro. "I could have stayed in the game but they wanted me to get out and put ice on it," Pierzynski said.
C | J.P. Arencibia | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays C J.P. Arencibia went 4-for-5 against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, Aug. 8, with a double, two home runs, three RBIs and three runs scored, according to The Associated Press. Arencibia became the first Toronto player to homer in his first major league at-bat since Junior Felix on May 4, 1989, against the California Angels.
C | Geovany Soto | Chicago Cubs | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago Cubs C Geovany Soto (shoulder) was sidelined by a mild right shoulder sprain Saturday, Aug. 7, against the Cincinnati Reds, according to The Associated Press. He is not in the starting lineup Sunday, Aug. 8, but could return Monday, Aug. 9.
Outfielder
OF | Vernon Wells | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Toronto Blue Jays OF Vernon Wells (toe) is likely to miss a few games with a dislocated big toe on his right foot, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.
OF | Jason Heyward | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann, 3B Chipper Jones and OF Jason Heyward had the day off Sunday, Aug. 8, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Carroll Rogers reports.
OF | Alex Gordon | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Fantasy
Kansas City Royals OF Alex Gordon (heel) said his sore left heel is improving, the Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports. He suffered the injury shortly before he was called up from the minors, and the team thinks it could be plantar fasciitis. Gordon said the pain is more in one spot than the whole bottom of his foot now.
OF | Jacoby Ellsbury | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury is 0-for-16 since returning from the disabled list, The Associated Press reports.
OF | Chris Carter | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Chris Carter, the team's top prospect, will be promoted from Triple-A Sacramento Monday, Aug. 9, the San Francisco Chronicle's Scott Ostler reports.
OF | Matt Watson | Oakland Athletics | Injury
Oakland Athletics OF Matt Watson (side, back) was sent to a local hospital for tests after complaining of pain in his side and back Sunday, Aug. 8, The Associated Press reports.
OF | Hunter Pence | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros OF Hunter Pence extended his hitting streak to 14 games Sunday, Aug. 8, The Associated Press reports.
OF | Jared Mitchell | Chicago White Sox | Injury
Chicago White Sox OF Jared Mitchell (ankle) is progressing well from a torn tendon in his left ankle, the Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reports. He's doing baseball activities in a controlled setting at Class A Winston-Salem and remains on schedule to play in the Instructional League next month.
OF | Carlos Gonzalez | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez had four hits, including his 25th homer of the year Sunday, Aug. 8, The Associated Press reports. He has homered eight times in the last 11 games and is batting .435 (30-for-69) with 16 RBIs in his last 16 games.
OF | Raul Ibanez | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez had a three-run homer Sunday, Aug. 8, to guide his team to a 6-5 win over the New York Mets. Ibanez is batting .407 during a 16-game hitting streak, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Garret Anderson | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction, Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers OF Garret Anderson was designated for assignment Sunday, Aug. 8, according to The Associated Press. The team has 10 days to decide whether to trade or release Anderson or have another team claim him off waivers.
OF | Jay Gibbons | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction, Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers 1B/OF Jay Gibbons had his contract purchased from Triple-A Albuquerque Sunday, Aug. 8, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Juan Pierre | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Entering play Sunday, Aug. 8, Chicago White Sox OF Juan Pierre had hit safely in 14 consecutive games, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Cody Ross | Florida Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross (neck) was not in the starting lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 7, or Sunday, Aug. 8, because of a stiff neck, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Carl Crawford | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays OF Carl Crawford (soreness) returned to the lineup Sunday, Aug. 8, against the Toronto Blue Jays, after having missed two consecutive games with general soreness, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times.
OF | Chris Coghlan | Florida Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Florida Marlins OF Chris Coghlan (knee) will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee Wednesday, Aug. 11, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. The procedure will be performed by team physician Dr. Lee Kaplan and recovery time is estimated to be four to eight weeks.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Chris Young | San Diego Padres | Injury, Fantasy
San Diego Padres SP Chris Young (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session Tuesday, Aug. 10, the San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports.
SP | Kyle Lohse | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury
Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Lohse (forearm) will make his third rehab start at Triple-A Memphis Tuesday, Aug. 10, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Rick Hummel reports.
SP | Rich Harden | Texas Rangers | Fantasy,
Texas Rangers SP Rich Harden may have his next start skipped, MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports.
SP | Jason Vargas | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners SP Jason Vargas allowed a run on four hits and three walks while fanning three in six innings to beat the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Aug. 8, The Associated Press reports. He's 7-2 at home this year. "I threw a (few) more fastballs today, a little different than normal, but pitched in a lot and got ahead early," Vargas said. "I was happy with how I threw the ball."
SP | Trevor Cahill | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SP Trevor Cahill snapped his scoreless-innings streak at 23 in his win over the Texas Rangers Sunday, Aug. 8, The Associated Press reports. He allowed two unearned runs on six hits and struck out three in eight innings for his fifth straight win against the Rangers.
SP | Derek Lowe | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy
Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe (hamstring) was bothered by cramping in his right hamstring and had to leave his start Sunday, Aug. 8, according to The Associated Press. Lowe allowed two runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings.
SP | Roy Halladay | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay (14-8) struggled on a hot afternoon and allowed five runs on nine hits in seven innings Sunday, Aug. 8, according to The Associated Press. The Phillies won 6-5 over the New York Mets.
SP | Rick Porcello | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Detroit Tigers SP Rick Porcello (5-10) allowed three runs and eight hits in six innings Sunday, Aug. 8, to earn his first win since May 23, according to The Associated Press.
SP | Mark Buehrle | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle (10-9) gave up four runs and 10 hits in seven innings Sunday, Aug. 8, in a 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The Associated Press reported Buehrle was 7-2 with a 2.70 ERA in his previous 10 starts, and 5-3 with a 2.72 ERA in 14 career games against Baltimore.
SP | Jeremy Guthrie | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles SP Jeremy Guthrie (6-11) allowed one run and six hits in eight innings of work Sunday, Aug. 8, against the Chicago White Sox. According to The Associated Press, Guthrie worked out of several early jams, then settled down and retired 10 of the last 11 batters he faced.
SP | Brandon Morrow | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow fanned 17 batters and pitched a one-hitter Sunday, Aug. 8, in a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press.
SP | David Huff | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians SP David Huff (2-11) gave up five runs and six hits over 4 1/3 innings of work Sunday, Aug. 8. Huff is 1-10 with a 7.24 ERA in 13 starts since April 21, according to The Associated Press. Optioned to Triple-A Columbus on June 21, he went 6-0 for the Clippers and was recalled Tuesday, Aug. 3.
SP | Jason Marquis | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals SP Jason Marquis (0-4) returned to the rotation Sunday, Aug. 8, after spending 3 1/2 months on the disabled list because of bone chips in his elbow that required surgery on May 14. The Associated Press reported Marquis was charged with five runs and five hits in over four innings of work.
SP | Ted Lilly | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers SP Ted Lilly (5-8) overcame a rough start to allow three runs and six hits in his 300th major league appearance, according to The Associated Press, as the Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 8-3 on Sunday, Aug. 8.
SP | Josh M. Johnson | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Florida Marlins SP Josh M. Johnson was removed after throwing 99 pitches over eight innings Saturday, Aug. 7, against the St. Louis Cardinals, because he was feeling "a little bit gassed," according to Clark Spencer of The Miami Herald. Johnson first informed interim manager Edwin Rodriguez in the sixth inning that he was becoming tired. "That's probably the most I've sweated in my entire life," he said. Johnson was replaced in the game by CL Leo Nunez, who blew his second consecutive save opportunity and seventh of the year. The no-decision marked the sixth time this season the bullpen was unable to protect a lead it had inherited from him. Johnson allowed two runs on five hits in the game, with no walks and five strikeouts.
SP | Erik Bedard | Seattle Mariners | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) had bone spurs removed from his left shoulder Friday, Aug. 6, according to The Associated Press. "They found what it was and it's going to be an easy rehab compared to last year," Bedard said. "I'm going to have a normal throwing offseason so I'll be ready by spring." The team is unlikely to exercise his option for next season although they could still renegotiate a new deal.
SP | Livan Hernandez | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals SP Livan Hernandez has not allowed a home run in his last 55 1/3 innings, according to The Associated Press. Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones was the last batter to homer off him June 26, and New York Mets OF Angel Pagan was the last National League hitter to accomplish the feat May 19.
SP | Scott Kazmir | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Fantasy
In his return from the disabled list, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Scott Kazmir (shoulder) allowed one unearned run on three hits over five innings Saturday, Aug. 7, against the Detroit Tigers, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out six, improving to 8-9 on the season.
SP | Tim Hudson | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson (13-5) allowed three hits over eight scoreless innings in a victory against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Aug. 7, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out six while improving to 130-2 in 155 career starts when his team scores at least three runs while he's still in the game. Hudson is 4-0 with an 0.63 ERA in his last four starts.
SP | Jake Westbrook | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook allowed three runs on six hits over seven innings in a no-decision against the Florida Marlins Saturday, Aug. 7, according to The Associated Press. He struck out a season-high nine batters, the most since he struck out nine as a member of the Cleveland Indians against the Oakland Athletics Sept. 23, 2007.
SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte (groin) will throw a bullpen session Monday, Aug. 9, and pitch a simulated game Thursday, Aug. 12, or Friday, Aug. 13, at the team's spring training complex in Tampa, Fla., according to The Associated Press. Pettitte could make a minor league rehab start as soon as next week.
SP | James Shields | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields (10-10) allowed eight runs on nine hits over four innings in a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, Aug. 7, according to The Associated Press. He walked four and struck out two while becoming just the eighth pitcher in modern history to allow six home runs in a single game.
SP | Hisanori Takahashi | New York Mets | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy,
New York Mets P Hisanori Takahashi will return to the starting rotation against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, Aug. 14, according to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com.
SP | Jeff Niemann | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays SPs Wade Davis (shoulder) and Jeff Niemann (shoulder) have been sent home as a precautionary measure because of posterior shoulder soreness, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times. Both pitchers experienced lingering discomfort following their most recent outings and will visit team physician Dr. Koco Eaton Monday, Aug. 9. "We don't think either one is a long-term situation of any kind but we want to make sure before we put them back out there," manager Joe Maddon said. "We'll just know more after they're both examined tomorrow; then we'll be able to make more definitive plans." Davis is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday, Aug. 10, with Niemann scheduled to pitch Saturday, Aug. 14. If either pitcher needs to miss their turn in the rotation, the Rays would likely recall SP Jeremy Hellickson from Triple-A Durham, who will be held out of action so he could pitch at the big league level if needed.
SP | Anthony Reyes | Cleveland Indians | Injury, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians SP Anthony Reyes (elbow, back) will resume his rehab assignment with Double-A Akron Wednesday, Aug. 11, according to Indians.MLB.com.
SP | Ricky Nolasco | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Florida Marlins plan to discuss a multiyear deal with SP Ricky Nolasco, who can become a free agent after the 2012 season, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald.
SP | Mitch Talbot | Cleveland Indians | Injury, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians SP Mitch Talbot (back) will make a rehab start with Class A Mahoning Valley Monday, Aug. 9, according to Indians.MLB.com.
SP | Carlos Zambrano | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said he was encouraged by the increase in velocity in SP Carlos Zambrano's last two appearances out of the bullpen, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. "He threw the ball well," Piniella said. "He let it go - he was throwing 92, 93 miles and hour and he was competing really well."
Relief Pitcher
RP | Aaron Heilman | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks RP Aaron Heilman had the day off after pitching in four consecutive games Sunday, Aug. 8, MLB.com's Andrew Pentis reports.
RP | Juan Gutierrez | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury, Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks RP Juan Gutierrez (shoulder) played catch two consecutive days over the weekend, MLB.com's Andrew Pentis reports. He said he'll play long toss Monday, Aug. 9, and throw in the bullpen the following day. He'll need at least two more bullpen sessions before going on a rehab assignment. "I feel so much better," Gutierrez said. "The soreness has been going down pretty good."
RP | Billy Wagner | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves CL Billy Wagner had the day off Sunday, Aug. 8, and RP Takashi Saito picked up the save, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Carroll Rogers reports.
RP | Bobby Jenks | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox CL Bobby Jenks (back) looked tight while playing long toss Sunday, Aug. 8, but said his back was fine, the Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reports. Manager Ozzie Guillen said Jenks will pitch in at least one non-save situation before resuming his closing duties.
RP | Andy Sonnanstine | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays SP Andy Sonnanstine (2-1) allowed three hits in 5 1/3 innings, walked three and struck out one Sunday, Aug. 8, according to The Associated Press. It was his first start of the season.
RP | John Axford | Milwaukee Brewers | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy,
Milwaukee Brewers RP John Axford and RP Trevor Hoffman will split save opportunities, reports Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com. Manager Ken Macha said, "The thing with Hoffman is he's earned his way back to saving games. If you're going to stay with the premise that the players write the lineup and things like that, he's put his name back in there. That's not to eliminate Axford from doing things, too, because he's done nothing to write his name out." Macha has not ruled out using Axford in the seventh and eighth innings to act as a bridge to Hoffman in the ninth innings. Macha could also use Axford for multiple-inning save chances and to protect one- or two-run leads, with Hoffman pitching when the team has multiple-run leads or when Axford needs a break.
RP | Francisco Cordero | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker is sticking with RP Francisco Cordero as his closer despite his recent struggles, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. "He's my closer and he's what I've got," Baker said. "The White Sox are having the same problem now with (Bobby) Jenks. That's a tough job to me. You can save 20 in a row and as soon as you blow one - it's like a placekicker in football, right? He kicks 10 field goals in a row but as soon as he missed that one that lost the game, they want to run him right out of town. We just have to find a way to help him because he's the best I've got right now." Pitching coach Bryan Price has been working with Cordero on his mechanics and trying to get him to reduce the number of bases on balls he has allowed. He has issued 30 walks in 50 1/3 innings and his 1.55 WHIP is the second-highest mark in the National League.
RP | Richard Thompson | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have placed RP Richard Thompson (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list because of a shoulder injury, according to The Associated Press.
RP | J.J. Putz | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said CL Bobby Jenks (back) was not used against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday, Aug. 7, because of a bad back, according to The Associated Press. RP J.J. Putz was called upon to pitch the ninth inning instead and recorded his third save of the season. "The way Bobby's been throwing, we've got options out there," Guillen said. "We have to wait to put Bobby back in the closer rotation." Jenks is 0-2 with a 10.56 ERA since the All-Star break.
RP | Craig Stammen | Washington Nationals | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Washington Nationals have moved P Craig Stammen from the starting rotation to the bullpen, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
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