MLB Players in the News
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October 5, 2007 @ 16:18:37
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Mark Teixeira | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Mark Bowman, of Braves.MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Mark Teixeira had a very successful two-month stint with his new team. Since joining the Braves in late July, Teixeira ranked first in RBI (56), on-base percentage (.602) and slugging percentage (1.057), as well as second in batting average with runners in scoring position (.509), during that span.
1B | Ryan Garko | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports the Cleveland Indians roughed up the New York Yankees' pitchers Thursday, Oct. 4, in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series. Indians C Victor Martinez, 2B Asdrubal Cabrera, DH Travis Hafner and 1B Ryan Garko all homered against the Yankees in the game.
Second Baseman
2B | Robinson Cano | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 2B Robinson Cano hit a home run in the fourth inning Thursday, Oct. 4, in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series.
2B | Kazuo Matsui | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies 2B Kazuo Matsui hit his first career grand slam and drove in five runs Thursday, Oct. 4, against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series. Matsui also finished the day with three hits and two runs.
2B | Chase Utley | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Barry Federovitch, of The Trenton Times, reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley struck out four times for only the second time in his career. The previous time came this season against the Kansas City Royals, on June 8.
Shortstop
SS | Jimmy Rollins | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins drove in four runs Thursday, Oct. 4, against the Colorado Rockies in Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series. Rollins ended the day 2-for-5 with a home run in the first inning, which is the first leadoff home run in Phillies postseason history.
SS | Troy Tulowitzki | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki and OF Matt Holliday hit home runs on consecutive pitches in the first inning Thursday, Oct. 4, against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the National League Divisional Series.
SS | Hanley Ramirez | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Juan C. Rodriguez, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder Wednesday, Oct. 3. Ramirez is not expected to be at full strength for the start of spring training.
Third Baseman
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press' Tom Withers reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 0-for-2 with two walks in the team's 12-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series Thursday, Oct. 4.
Catcher
C | Victor Martinez | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports the Cleveland Indians roughed up the New York Yankees' pitchers Thursday, Oct. 4, in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series. Indians C Victor Martinez, 2B Asdrubal Cabrera, DH Travis Hafner and 1B Ryan Garko all homered against the Yankees in the game.
C | Johnny Estrada | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News
Updating a previous report, Adam McCalvy, of Brewers.MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers C Johnny Estrada (knee, elbow) underwent knee and elbow surgery Thursday, Oct. 4. Dr. James Andrews repaired the torn medial meniscus in Estrada's left knee and also removed a bone spur from Estrada's right elbow. Estrada is expected to be fully recovered by the 2008 season.
Outfielder
OF | Vladimir Guerrero | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Doug Padilla, of InsideSoCal.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (triceps) will play in right field Friday, Oct. 5, for the first time in over a month.
OF | Kenny Lofton | Cleveland Indians | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Anthony Castrovince, of Indians.MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians OF Kenny Lofton is in the lineup Friday, Oct. 5, for Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series, despite poor career numbers against New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte. Lofton is 4-for-29 lifetime against Pettitte and is batting .223 against lefties this season.
OF | Hideki Matsui | New York Yankees | Injury News
Ed Price, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees OF Hideki Matsui (knee) is still in the lineup Friday, Oct. 5, in Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series, despite battling against a sore right knee. He could return to playing in the field soon.
OF | Willy Taveras | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Denver Rocky Mountain News reports Colorado Rockies OF Willy Taveras (thigh) played in an instructional league game Wednesday, Oct. 3, hitting leadoff every inning. He had seven at-bats and tested his strained thigh with an infield hit and stolen base. Trainer Keith Dugger said Taveras took extra batting practice and chased flyballs.
OF | Matt Holliday | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
The Denver Rocky Mountain News reports Colorado Rockies OF Matt Holliday has a .391 average at Citizens Bank Park in six games this season, including two in the postseason. Holliday is 9-for-23 with one double, five home runs, 11 RBI and three walks.
OF | Barry Bonds | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
Michael O'Keeffe, of The New York Daily News, reports Kimberly Bell, the ex-mistress of former San Francisco Giants OF Barry Bonds, told the paper he indeed used steroids and fretted how they were changing his body and making him act out. Bell said no one on the team or in Major League Baseball said anything. "I don't see how anyone could not have known, but everybody looked the other way," said Bell. "He surrounds himself with yes people. I don't think he ever considered where this would lead, and as long as he was selling tickets, the Giants were going to cater to him."
OF | Johnny Damon | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon hit a home run Thursday, Oct. 4, to lead off Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series. The home run was originally ruled a foul ball but was reversed upon further review.
OF | Brian Giles | San Diego Padres | Injury News
The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) had microfracture surgery on his right knee Wednesday, Oct. 3, to correct an injury that Giles has played through all season.
OF | Garret Anderson | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Garret Anderson (eye) is expected to play Friday, Oct. 5, against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series, despite heavy swelling in his right eye due to conjunctivitis.
OF | Carlos Beltran | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran (knees) underwent arthroscopic surgery on both knees Wednesday, Oct. 3.
OF | Manny Ramirez | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox OF Manny Ramirez has hit safely in 20 of his last 21 postseason games.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Tom Glavine | New York Mets | Transaction
The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Tom Glavine declined a $13 million option for the 2008 season, making himself eligible for free agency this offseason. Glavine will receive a $3 million buyout in addition to the $7.5 million salary he earned this season.
SP | Micah Owings | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy,
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Micah Owings is set to start Game 4 of the National League Division Series Sunday, Oct. 7. There is also the possibility manager Bob Melvin could bump Owings and start SP Brandon Webb.
SP | Brandon Webb | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy,
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin has not ruled out bringing back SP Brandon Webb on three days' rest to start Game 4. If Webb were to come back on short rest, he would still be able to start Games 2 and 5 of the National League Championship Series, should the Diamondbacks make it that far.
SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, is reporting Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels will not pitch Game 4 of the National League Division Series. "It's too much of a risk. It's something where, I would rather pitch Game 5, because it's something about getting to that next level, that next stage. I don't know if it's selfish. Some people might take it that way, but I think it would be better for me to go on my normal days' rest because of the track record," Hamels said.
SP | Tim Wakefield | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Sean McAdam, of the Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (shoulder) had received a cortisone shot in his right shoulder area in recent weeks. "I'm not pain-free," said Wakefield, "but it's tolerable." Wakefield was left off the ALDS roster but is hoping to be healthy enough to contribute in the ALCS if the Red Sox advance.
SP | Kelvim Escobar | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Steven Krasner, of Projo.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Kelvim Escobar had a breakout season on the mound in 2007 at the age of 31. He finished the regular season with an 18-7 mark and 3.40 ERA in 30 starts. Escobar also pitched well last season with a 3.61 ERA, but got less run support and finished 11-14.
SP | Daisuke Matsuzaka | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy,
Steven Krasner, of Projo.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will be facing Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time ever in their ALDS Game 2 matchup Friday night, Oct. 5.
SP | Ted Lilly | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs SP Ted Lilly was hit hard and was wild in his National League Divisional Series Game 2 appearance against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday night, Oct. 4, according to the Yahoo! Sports box score. Lilly lasted just 3 1/3 innings and yielded six earned runs on seven hits and four walks. He did strike out four but he yielded a home run and two triples.
SP | Chien-Ming Wang | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang was hit hard by the Cleveland Indians Thursday, Oct. 4, in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series. Wang allowed nine hits and eight earned runs in 4 2/3 innings, striking out two batters and walking four.
SP | C.C. Sabathia | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians SP C.C. Sabathia earned the win Thursday, Oct. 4, against the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series. Sabathia allowed four hits and three earned runs over five innings, striking out five batters and walking six.
SP | John Maine | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports New York Mets SP John Maine (hip) underwent an MRI on his left hip that revealed he doesn't have a sports hernia.
SP | Carlos Zambrano | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano was pulled after the sixth inning, and only 85 pitches, because manager Lou Piniella wanted to make sure he could come back on three days' rest in Game 4. Cubs RP Carlos Marmol gave up the winning runs in the seventh inning after Zambrano had left.
SP | Joe Saunders | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy,
Matt Hurst, of The Press-Enterprise, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Joe Saunders could start Game 4 of the American League Division Series Monday, Oct. 8, depending on how the series goes.
SP | Josh Beckett | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett extended his postseason streak of scoreless innings pitched to 18 Wednesday, Oct. 3, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Beckett last pitched in a postseason start when he clinched the 2003 World Series for the Florida Marlins.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Jason Isringhausen | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction, Fantasy
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the St. Louis Cardinals exercised the 2008 contract option on CL Jason Isringhausen, worth $8 million.
RP | Manny Corpas | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
MLB.com reports Colorado Rockies CL Manny Corpas has been named the DHL Delivery Man of the Month for September. Corpas went 8-for-9 in save opportunities. He finished the month with a 2.30 ERA and allowed just four earned runs in 14 appearances.
RP | Brian Fuentes | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy,
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd has no intention of trading RP Brian Fuentes and may even have him share closer duties with RP Manny Corpas. "It makes it a lot easier when you know who is going to pitch in the eighth and ninth innings," O'Dowd said.
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