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140 characters of fantasy baseball knowledge at a time! News travels fast in the baseball world. You need to know how it'll affect your club. Turn to @KFFL_Baseball to stay ahead of your leaguemates! Follow us on Twitter! Cardinals | Jaime Garcia likely out until 2014 Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals SP Jaime Garcia (shoulder) has received a recommendation from Dr. James Andrews to have season-ending shoulder surgery, according to sources close to the situation. Andrews confirmed a diagnosis of a "30 to 40" percent tear of the labrum in his left shoulder. The team doctor will perform the operation. According to those sources, Andrews told Garcia of his amazement that the pitcher was able to perform as well as he did considering the condition of the shoulder. FANTASY TIP: The left-hander will almost certainly finish the 2013 season with a 5-2 record, a 3.58 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP and a 6.99 K/9 in 55 1/3 innings. It's disappointing, but this is the reason that Garcia came at such a seeming bargain in fantasy drafts. He can be dropped from redraft rosters, of course, and his keeper value is tenuous. 0 Comments |
Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman |
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Phillies | Chase Utley to have MRI Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (rib cage) will have an MRI following his absence from the club's game on Tuesday, May 21. He was scratched after he felt pain and a burning sensation in the area following a swing during batting practice. Utley won't play on Wednesday, May 22. It sounds as if the test will take place on Thursday, May 23. If he lands on the disabled list, then Freddy Galvis would fill in at second base, and the club would probably recall INF Cesar Hernandez or 1B/OF Darin Ruf. FANTASY TIP: This doesn't sound like a major injury, but a DL stint, one that could require more than the minimum stay, seems more than likely. Generally, teams don't like to mess around with these kinds of upper-body injuries because of how easily they're aggravated. It's a temporary setback to what has been a nice rebound for Utley, but it's something folks can deal with. Galvis would have value in deep mixed leagues in the interim. 0 Comments |
Source: CSNPhilly.com - Jim Salisbury |
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Cardinals | Chris Carpenter, club hopeful for mid-season return St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter (shoulder) is encouraged by the results of his "rigorous bullpens," and the club is hoping that he'll be ready to join its rotation in late June or early July. GM John Mozeliak indicated that, when Carpenter decided to come back, the organization determined it would put him through rugged tests in order to avoid a scenario in which Carpenter would need to be shut down shortly after the team was to activate him. Carpenter has reached approximately 80 pitches in bullpen work at a simulated game pace. He may face hitters for the first time next week, if a session on Thursday goes well. St. Louis isn't promoting his return with a target date because of the uncertainty surrounding the situation, but Mozeliak called Carpenter's progress "very encouraging." FANTASY TIP: This is a dramatic turnaround for a player who seemed to have been forced to consider early retirement just three months ago, so fantasy owners should approach this with some skepticism, as is natural. He'd likely hit that hopeful timeframe only if he experienced no setbacks, and this is an unpredictable situation. However, Carp's return seems like a realistic possibility, and fantasy owners should monitor him. NL-only managers would be wise to consider tucking him away. This would be a real boost, considering the uncertain status of Jaime Garcia (shoulder). 0 Comments |
Source: CBSSports.com - Scott Miller |
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Cardinals | Jaime Garcia going under knife St. Louis Cardinals SP Jaime Garcia (shoulder) will undergo shoulder surgery. FANTASY TIP: The talented but injury-prone southpaw doesn't disappoint on the negative side of his reputation. Stash him wherever possible, but this looks like it'll be a long absence, possibly the rest of the season, knowing his history of slow recovery. This might mean Chris Carpenter (shoulder) will come back sooner than expected this summer. He's worth a tuckaway. 0 Comments |
Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman |
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Dodgers | Yasiel Puig, Joc Pederson getting consideration Los Angeles Dodgers OFs Yasiel Puig and Joc Pederson have been discussed as possible call-ups, according to manager Don Mattingly. FANTASY TIP: Puig, 22, had an incredible spring but wasn't realistically an option prior to the season because of his lack of experience about advanced Class A ball. Pederson, 21, didn't have much of a chance to showcase his abilities in ST for the same reason. Puig (.314/.385/.579, 10 stolen bases) and Pederson (.327/.400/.554, 13 stolen bases) have dominated in the Double-A Southern League in the early going. This is indicative of how desperate the Dodgers may be, but the promotion of either might be rash and thus seems unlikely. Still, both players are clearly on a fast track and would deserve immediate fantasy consideration because of their upside. 0 Comments |
Source: Los Angeles Times - Dylan Hernandez |
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Brewers | Kyle Lohse to miss start Milwaukee Brewers SP Kyle Lohse (elbow) has right elbow irritation and will miss his next start. P Mike Fiers will make the start. FANTASY TIP: Hopefully, one missed start, and perhaps a cortisone injection will do the trick for Lohse. Lohse is 1-5 with a 3.76 ERA and has a string of bad luck, stemming back to his struggles with free agency. Fiers had a good stretch of starts last season and showed promise. He's worth a pickup in NL-only leagues. 0 Comments |
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy |
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Rockies | Rafael Betancourt to have MRI Colorado Rockies CL Rafael Betancourt (hamstring) will undergo an MRI on his right groin Wednesday, May 22, after leaving the previous day's game with tightness in the area. The team hopes the off day Thursday, May 23, will help him avoid the disabled list. FANTASY TIP: If Rex Brothers' 0.44 ERA and 21 K's in 20 1/3 innings wasn't enough to convince you to pick him up, do so now. They have a day game today, and Brothers will probably be used if a save situation arises. Betancourt's ailment doesn't sound serious, but it could keep him out through the weekend. 0 Comments |
Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding |
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Twins | Trevor Plouffe to 7-day DL Minnesota Twins INF Trevor Plouffe (concussion) was placed on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion. 0 Comments |
Source: Twitter |
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Twins | Head injury sidelines Trevor Plouffe Minnesota Twins 3B Trevor Plouffe (head) left the game Tuesday, May 21, against the Atlanta Braves in the 10th inning after being kicked in the head by Braves 2B Dan Uggla while trying to break up a double play. Plouffe was sent to test for concussion symptoms, but results of the exam were not known. 0 Comments |
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger |
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Mets | Ike Davis continues to scuffle New York Mets 1B Ike Davis is hitless in his last 24 chances with runners in scoring position and mired in a 1-for-36 slump overall. 0 Comments |
Source: The Sports Network |
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140 characters of fantasy baseball knowledge at a time! News travels fast in the baseball world. You need to know how it'll affect your club. Turn to @KFFL_Baseball to stay ahead of your leaguemates! Follow us on Twitter! Reds | Mike Leake on a roll Cincinnati Reds SP Mike Leake won his third straight start and fourth in five games Tuesday, May 21, when he held the New York Mets to three hits in seven innings of a 4-0 shutout. 0 Comments |
Source: The Sports Network |
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Giants | Marco Scutaro has longest hit streak of season San Francisco Giants 2B Marco Scutaro extended his hitting streak to 19 games with a double to left field Tuesday, May 21, against the Washington Nationals. 0 Comments |
Source: The Associated Press - Antonio Gonzalez |
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Nationals | Bryce Harper pulls up before meeting wall Tuesday Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper pulled up Tuesday, May 21, before charging into the scoreboard wall like he did the week before. As a result, a ball hit by San Francisco Giants OF Gregor Blanco fell harmlessly for a triple and sparked a rally that saw San Francisco win 4-2 in 10 innings. 0 Comments |
Source: The Associated Press - Antonio Gonzalez |
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Cubs | Matt Garza solid in return Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza returned to the active rotation Tuesday, May 21, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He allowed only one hit over his five innings, striking out five and walking three while throwing 82 pitches; however, after he left, the Cubs blew the lead and Pittsburgh walked away with a 5-4 victory. 0 Comments |
Source: Chicago Tribune - Paul Sullivan |
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Royals | Salvador Perez injury update Updating previous items, Kansas City Royals C Salvador Perez (hip) was out of the lineup Tuesday, May 21, a night after bruising his right hip crashing into a railing chasing a foul ball. An MRI revealed no damage and he hopes to play on Wednesday, May 22. 0 Comments |
Source: The Associated Press - Kristie Rieken |
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Royals | Mike Moustakas snaps hitless slump Kansas City Royals 3B Mike Moustakas broke an 0-for-18 slump at the plate with a base hit Tuesday, May 21. His RBI single was part of a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros. 0 Comments |
Source: The Associated Press - Kristie Rieken |
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Marlins | Giancarlo Stanton to take live BP Miami Marlins manager Mike Redmond said OF Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) would take live batting practice Wednesday, May 22 and begin "functional running." 0 Comments |
Source: The Miami Herald - George Richards |
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Marlins | Jose Fernandez has rough start, but bullpen blows Tuesday game Miami Marlins SP Jose Fernandez lasted five innings in his latest start Tuesday, May 21, against the Philadelphia Phillies. It marked his shortest outing since being pulled after giving up two runs in four innings against the New York Mets on April 29. After he left, however, Marlins relievers were tagged for six runs in a 7-3 loss. 0 Comments |
Source: The Miami Herald - George Richards |
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Rangers | Alexi Ogando playing catch Texas Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (triceps) has been playing catch, but he said Tuesday, May 21, that while everything is feeling better, he is only throwing around "40 percent." 0 Comments |
Source: MLB.com - T.R. Sullivan |
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Rangers | Three candidates to start Monday The Texas Rangers have a doubleheader scheduled for Monday, May 27. The team could use SP Ross Wolf, who is expected to start Wednesday, May 22, too. SPs Josh Lindblom and Martin Perez are also candidates. SP Yu Darvish will start the other game of the twin bill. 0 Comments |
Source: MLB.com - T.R. Sullivan |
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