MLB Players in the News
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October 8, 2007 @ 14:04:36
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Ryan Howard | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard, 2B Chase Utley and SS Jimmy Rollins went a combined 7-for-34 (.206) during the National League Division Series against the Colorado Rockies, with 15 strikeouts, according to the Associated Press.
Second Baseman
2B | Dustin Pedroia | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia (shoulder) is in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the American League Division Series, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to Jimmy Golen of the Associated Press.
2B | Chase Utley | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard, 2B Chase Utley and SS Jimmy Rollins went a combined 7-for-34 (.206) during the National League Division Series against the Colorado Rockies, with 15 strikeouts, according to the Associated Press.
2B | Howie Kendrick | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Howie Kendrick became the second player in AL Division Series history to steal two bases in the same inning, Friday, Oct. 5, against the Boston Red Sox, according to the Associated Press. Kendrick stole two bases during the eighth inning of the game.
Shortstop
SS | Jimmy Rollins | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard, 2B Chase Utley and SS Jimmy Rollins went a combined 7-for-34 (.206) during the National League Division Series against the Colorado Rockies, with 15 strikeouts, according to the Associated Press.
Third Baseman
3B | Aramis Ramirez | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez went hitless in 12 at-bats during the National League Division Series, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to the Associated Press.
3B | Chone Figgins | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Matt Hurst, of The Press-Enterprise, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Chone Figgins made his first start of the season in center field during Game 2 of the American League Division Series Friday, Oct. 5.
3B | Eric Chavez | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics 3B Eric Chavez (back) will undergo back surgery next week, and is expected to be ready by spring training, according to the Associated Press. The surgery will take place Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Los Angeles. Chavez previously had shoulder surgery in early September.
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 0-for-4, with three strikeouts, Friday, Oct. 5, in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, against the Cleveland Indians, according to the Associated Press. He is 4-for-47, with zero RBI, in his last 14 playoff games.
Outfielder
OF | Aaron Rowand | Philadelphia Phillies | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Aaron Rowand, who will be a free agent, will have a great deal of leverage after producing a career-best season. The 30-year-old Rowand hit .309 with 27 homers, 89 RBI, 105 runs and 6 steals.
OF | Johnny Damon | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run scored in the team's 8-4 win over the Cleveland Indians in Game 3 of the ALDS Sunday, Oct. 7, according to the Yahoo! Sports box score.
OF | Manny Ramirez | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, the Associated Press' John Nadel reports the homer by Boston Red Sox OF Manny Ramirez in the team's ALDS Game 3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Sunday, Oct. 7, was his 22nd career postseason blast, tying him with Bernie Williams for the all-time record for postseason home runs.
OF | Garret Anderson | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
Correcting a previous item, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Garret Anderson (eye) left Game 3 of the American League Division Series, against the Boston Red Sox, in the third inning, because of the conjunctivitis that has been bothering him for the entire series. OF Reggie Willits replaced Anderson in left field, according to Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe.
OF | Vladimir Guerrero | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (shoulder) started in right field in Game 3 of the Division Series, Sunday, Oct. 7, against the Boston Red Sox, according to the Associated Press.
OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano went 2-for-14 (.143) during the National League Division Series, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to the Associated Press.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Chris Capuano | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News
The Sports Network reports Milwaukee Brewers P Chris Capuano (shoulder) could undergo surgery Thursday, Oct. 11, on his right shoulder. Brewers team physician Dr. William Raasch diagnosed Capuano with a torn right labrum, and Capuano will seek a second opinion Wednesday, Oct. 10, from Dr. James Andrews. If Andrews confirms Raasch's diagnosis, Capuano will undergo surgery Thursday to repair his shoulder. If Capuano elects to have the surgery, the expected recovery time is four months.
SP | Roger Clemens | New York Yankees | Injury News
Lisa Kennelly, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports the New York Yankees have replaced SP Roger Clemens (hamstring) on the team's American League Division Series roster with RP Ron Villone. If the Yankees advance in the playoffs, Clemens will now be ineligible to pitch in the American League Championship Series, but could return for the World Series.
SP | Jason Hirsh | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous items, MLB.com's C.J. Moore reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Hirsh (fibula) is eligible to come off the disabled list Oct. 7, but no decision has yet been made as to whether he will be placed on the team's NLCS roster. Hirsh threw 65 pitches in a bullpen session Monday, Oct. 1 and said he felt good.
SP | Aaron L. Cook | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous items, MLB.com's C.J. Moore reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron L. Cook (ribcage) is eligible to come off the disabled list Oct. 7, but no decision has yet been made as to whether he will be placed on the team's NLCS roster. Cook believes he is ready to return and contribute after throwing 75 pitches in a simulated game Saturday, Oct. 6, and said he was pain-free afterwards. He is currently slated to start a game Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the Arizona Fall League, which could line him up for a start in Game 4 of the NLCS Oct. 15.
SP | Jake Westbrook | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians SP Jake Westbrook was unable to protect a 3-1 lead heading into the bottom of the fifth inning of the team's ALDS Game 3 against the New York Yankees Sunday, Oct. 7, according to the Yahoo! Sports box score. Westbrook gave up four runs in that inning and six in all over five-plus innings, as the Indians went on to lose the game and a chance to sweep and close out the Yankees.
SP | Philip Hughes | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees P Philip Hughes relieved ailing SP Roger Clemens (hamstring) in the third inning and went on to pitch shutout ball for another 3 2/3 innings in the team's 8-4 win over the Cleveland Indians in Game 3 of the ALDS Sunday, Oct. 7, according to the Yahoo! Sports box score. Hughes gave up just two hits in that span while fanning four without issuing a walk. He was credited with the win.
SP | Curt Schilling | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
The Associated Press' John Nadel reports Boston Red Sox SP Curt Schilling was dominant in a scoreless seven-inning stint Sunday, Oct. 7, to help propel the team to a 9-1 victory and a three-game sweep over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game 3 of the ALDS. Schilling improved his postseason record to 9-2 in 16 starts. He yielded six hits and a walk while fanning four.
SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang is expected to start Game 4 of the American League Division Series, if necessary, according to the Associated Press. Pitching Wang in the fourth game would allow SP Andy Pettitte to start Game 5, if necessary.
SP | Chien-Ming Wang | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang is expected to start Game 4 of the American League Division Series, if necessary, according to the Associated Press. Pitching Wang in the fourth game would allow SP Andy Pettitte to start Game 5, if necessary.
SP | Mike Mussina | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees manager Joe Torre said SP Mike Mussina will be available to pitch out of the bullpen in Game 3 of the American League Division Series, Sunday, Oct. 7, against the Cleveland Indians, according to the Associated Press. Mussina was also available in relief for Game 2, Friday, Oct. 5.
Closer
CL | Manny Corpas | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies CL Manny Corpas has blown just one save in 22 chances since taking over as the team's closer (regular season and postseason appearances combined), according to the Associated Press. He earned saves in each of the three games of the National League Division Series, against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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