MLB Fantasy Updates
Broxton won't be closing out any more games
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - 10 minutes ago
The News
Dodgers manager Joe Torre will no longer use Jonathan Broxton in save situations this season, according to MLB.com.
Our View
Broxton was removed from his closing duties last month but was still closing on days that Hong-Chih Kuo was unavailable. That will no longer be the case following his meltdown on Saturday. Kenley Jansen is probably now next in the closing pecking order.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - 13 minutes ago
The News
The Tigers have recalled Scott Sizemore from the minors, according to MLB.com.
Our View
He'll serve as a backup at second base. The Tigers were expecting him to be their everyday second baseman this season, but he did not prove capable of doing so.
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Reyes could return early next week
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 1 hour ago
The News
Jose Reyes (oblique) played catch and took batting practice before the Mets' game on Sunday and should be back in action sometime next week, according to MLB.com. "Reyes is better," said manager Jerry Manuel. "He indicated to me that he thinks he can start one of these games in Washington. He did not say which game, but he felt like he could start one of those games. Won't be [Monday], that's too soon."
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Reynolds leaves early with swollen hand
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 1 hour ago
The News
Mark Reynolds left Arizona's game early on Sunday due to a swollen right hand, according to MLB.com.
Our View
Consider him day-to-day. He typically prefers to play through pain, though it wouldn't be surprising in manager Kirk Gibson holds him out of a game or two.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
The News
Aramis Ramirez was forced to make an early exit from the Cubs' game on Sunday due to a sore right quad, according to MLB.com.
Our View
Consider him day-to-day for now. He's a bit of a risk for fantasy owners to start for next week, so feel free to go with somebody else if you have another decent option.
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Mazzaro 0-6 over his past eight starts
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
The News
Vin Mazzaro gave up five runs over 4.1 innings against the Angels on Sunday.
Our View
Mazzaro allowed six hits while issuing three walks without striking out a single batter. He's 0-6 over his past eight starts.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
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Ervin Santana allowed two earned runs (three total) over six innings against the A's on Sunday.
Our View
He gave up six hits and four walks but was able to minimize the damage. Santana earned the win, improving to 15-9.
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Abreu has a huge day on offense
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
The News
Bobby Abreu went 2-for-4 with a homer, a steal, three runs and three RBI against the A's on Sunday.
Our View
Abreu had been slumping of late, so it was nice to see him get back into the swing of things. He has 17 homer and 18 steals on the year and should have the ninth 20-20 season of his career by the end of the month.
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Report: Dodgers to promote INF Russ Mitchell - Russell Mitchell (1B) Los Angeles Dodgers
National News Source:Fantasy Baseball Headlines - Rotoworld.com - about 2 hours ago
The Dodgers will promote Russ Mitchell from Triple-A Albuquerque, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. ... Read More »
Richard alright against Rockies
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
The News
Clayton Richard allowed one earned run (two total) over six innings against the Rockies on Sunday.
Our View
He did, unfortunately, give up nine hits and three walks. His next start comes at home against San Francisco, a team he's gone 3-0 against with a 2.05 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over four starts so far this season.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
The News
Jorge De La Rosa gave up two runs over six innings in a win against the Padres on Sunday.
Our View
De La Rosa has given up no more than three runs in any of his past nine starts, and no more than two runs in any of his past four. He should make for a nice play the rest of this season.
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Tulowitzki hits a homer and steals a base
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
The News
Troy Tulowitzki hit a homer and stole a base against the Padres on Sunday.
Our View
The do-it-all shortstop now has 14 homers and 10 steals this season over 97 games. He's gone 7-for-17 with six runs and six RBI over his past four games.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 3 hours ago
The News
Brandon Lyon picked up his 13th save of the season against Arizona on Sunday.
Our View
He's a perfect 11-for-11 in save chances since mid-August and has failed to give up a single run over 14 innings (and 13 appearances) during the span. Matt Lindstrom is healthy again and picked up the hold today, though there's no reason for the Astros to make a switch the way Lyon has pitched of late.
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Happ tosses sixth straight quality start
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 3 hours ago
The News
J.A. Happ gave up two runs over seven innings against Arizona on Sunday.
Our View
He allowed six hits and two walks while striking out seven. He's tossed six straight quality starts and is 4-1 over the span.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 3 hours ago
The News
Hunter Pence went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer against Arizona on Sunday.
Our View
He was also caught stealing, but we'll let that one slide. He's in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, with five of the games being the multi-hit variety. He's driven in nine runs over the span.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 3 hours ago
The News
Jeanmar Gomez gave up two runs over six innings against Seattle on Sunday.
Our View
He's pitched pretty well since entering the Indians' rotation. He's posted a 3.07 ERA over eight starts and could be a sleeper in deep leagues heading into next season.
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King Felix shuts out Indians over eight
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 3 hours ago
The News
Felix Hernandez shut the Indians out over eight innings on Sunday.
Our View
King Felix gave up just four hits and one walk while striking out nine. He's now allowed a mere one earned run over his past six starts, spanning over 45 innings, and has struck out 57 batters over that stretch. He finds himself squarely in the AL Cy Young race, though pitching for such a poor team and having a record of just 11-10 will hurt his chances.
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Swisher's MRI reveals deep inflammation
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 4 hours ago
The News
An MRI on Nick Swisher's knee showed no broken bones or torn tissue, though it did reveal deep inflammation, according to the Journal News.
Our View
Swisher feels fine when he hits or side steps but cannot run as normal. He was able to pinch hit today, but it remains to be seen when he'll return to the lineup. Owners may want to think about sitting him next week.
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Johan's Tuesday start will be skipped
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 5 06:32 PM EDT
The News
The Mets will skip Johan Santana's (pectoral) scheduled start on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Rubin.
Our View
Santana felt fine in a bullpen session on Sunday, but there's no reason for the Mets to risk starting there ace when they're out of playoff contention. Still, this injury does not sound very serious, and he may still make his following start.
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Dempster logs second awful start in a row
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 5 06:23 PM EDT
The News
Ryan Dempster got rocked by the Mets on Sunday, giving up seven total runs (three earned) over 4.2 innings.
Our View
Dempster allowed nine hits while issuing four walks. Dempster pitched a gem two starts ago against Washington but was knocked around by Pittsburgh his last start and was nearly as bad today.
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Davis 4-for-6 with homer, three runs and three RBI
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 5 06:22 PM EDT
The News
Ike Davis went 4-for-6 with a double, a homer, three runs and three RBI against the Cubs on Sunday.
Our View
Davis has had an up and down rookie season but had a monster day on Sunday. The homer was his 17th of the year.
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Niese earns win despite continued struggles
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 5 06:20 PM EDT
The News
Jonathon Niese gave up five runs over six innings against the Cubs on Sunday.
Our View
Luckily for Niese, his Mets exploded for 18 runs against the Cubs, and thus he was still able to earn the win. Still, he's now allowed a whopping 20 total runs (15 earned) over his past three starts and should be benched until he turns things around.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 5 05:49 PM EDT
The News
Alex Rios went 1-for-3 with two walks, two runs and three steals against the Red Sox on Sunday.
Our View
That makes 32 steals on the season for Rios. He has seven his past 10 games.
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Buehrle alright in no decision against Boston
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 5 05:47 PM EDT
The News
Mark Buehrle gave up four runs off 10 hits and one walk with six strikeouts over seven innings against the Red Sox on Sunday.
Our View
With Buehrle, you pretty much know what you're going to get; he's surrendered either three or four runs in five of his past six starts. He's 2-2 over the span.
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Papelbon loses game for Red Sox
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 5 05:45 PM EDT
The News
Jonathan Papelbon lost Boston's game against the White Sox on Sunday, giving up four runs in 1.1 innings.
Our View
Papelbon had been nearly perfect his previous eight appearances, and innings. He's now 5-6 on the season.
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