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Cliff Lee... Daniel Hudson... Sergio Santos... Greg Holland... What do these pitchers have in common? A little downtime in their immediate future. But who will benefit from their absences?
Apr 22 2012 11:05pm
Apr 22 2012 11:05pm
This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews seven three-game series, three of which start on Monday, and four which start on Tuesday.
Apr 22 2012 11:02pm
Apr 22 2012 11:02pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchup column previews eight three-game series and a doubleheader between NYM and SF on Monday, 4/23. All but six teams will have an off day on Thursday, 4/26.
Apr 22 2012 11:02pm
Apr 22 2012 11:02pm
Marlon Byrd (OF, BOS) was traded to the Red Sox on April 21st for a team ravaged by injuries to their outfield. What can BOS expect from Byrd and who gets the PT left in CHI? Also, Michael Pineda (RHP, NYY) was shut down after just 15 pitches in his first rehab start. What does this mean for the his chances of cracking the rotation this season with Andy Pettitte (LHP, NYY) close to returning.?
Apr 21 2012 11:05pm
Apr 21 2012 11:05pm
Five marquee players landed on the disabled list with a collection of ailments and their owners are waiting for good news regarding their return. Even if you don’t own one of these, they have proven in the past to be the type of player to turn a race around with a hot streak. Which of these players should we be most concerned about and which one is likely to return and make an immediate positive impact?
Apr 21 2012 11:03pm
Apr 21 2012 11:03pm
B.J. Upton (OF, TAM) returned to action Friday, activated from the DL following a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment. Upton has been sidelined with back soreness resulting from a mid-March Grapefruit League OF collision with teammate Desmond Jennings. It is unclear whether Upton's running game, a significant component of his value, will be limited by the injury.
Apr 20 2012 11:05pm
Apr 20 2012 11:05pm
Juan Cruz (RHP, PIT) saved consecutive games on Tuesday and Wednesday as the Pirates took two out of three games from the Diamondbacks. With closer Joel Hanrahan (RHP, PIT) out for a second game with a tight right hamstring, Cruz stepped in and fired his sixth straight scoreless outing to begin the season.
Apr 19 2012 11:05pm
Apr 19 2012 11:05pm
This NL Weekend Series Matchup column previews six three-game series and two four-game sets.
Apr 19 2012 11:02pm
Apr 19 2012 11:02pm
Rangers and Tigers get weekend sets going with a four-gamer beginning on Thursday
Apr 19 2012 11:02pm
Apr 19 2012 11:02pm
Mark Melancon (RHP, BOS) lived a nightmare against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, allowing a walk, a double, and three home runs without recording an out. For the season, Melancon has now allowed 11 ER in only two innings, for a 49.50 ERA. He has taken two losses and was removed from the set-up role in the season's first week. Melancon has options remaining, and on Wednesday he was sent to AAA-Pawtucket in an effort to let him straighten out his mechanics and clear his head. How does his demotion affect the Red Sox pen?
Apr 18 2012 11:05pm
Apr 18 2012 11:05pm
After spending Opening Day on the bench, Juan Pierre (OF, PHI) has since started five of the six games in which the Phillies have faced a right-handed starting pitcher. Just two years ago, Pierre swiped 68 bases and had an SBO of 43%, though those numbers dipped dramatically last year. He was successful on just 27 of his 44 stolen base attempts (61%), and had a 27% SBO. It's unrealistic to expect a full rebound for Pierre, now 34 years old, but he could still be a strong speed source, and has already stolen two bases this year.
Apr 17 2012 11:05pm
Apr 17 2012 11:05pm
Cliff Lee... Daniel Hudson... Sergio Santos... Greg Holland... What do these pitchers have in common? A little downtime in their immediate future. But who will benefit from their absences?
Apr 22 2012 11:05pm
Apr 22 2012 11:05pm
This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews seven three-game series, three of which start on Monday, and four which start on Tuesday.
Apr 22 2012 11:02pm
Apr 22 2012 11:02pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchup column previews eight three-game series and a doubleheader between NYM and SF on Monday, 4/23. All but six teams will have an off day on Thursday, 4/26.
Apr 22 2012 11:02pm
Apr 22 2012 11:02pm
Marlon Byrd (OF, BOS) was traded to the Red Sox on April 21st for a team ravaged by injuries to their outfield. What can BOS expect from Byrd and who gets the PT left in CHI? Also, Michael Pineda (RHP, NYY) was shut down after just 15 pitches in his first rehab start. What does this mean for the his chances of cracking the rotation this season with Andy Pettitte (LHP, NYY) close to returning.?
Apr 21 2012 11:05pm
Apr 21 2012 11:05pm
Five marquee players landed on the disabled list with a collection of ailments and their owners are waiting for good news regarding their return. Even if you don’t own one of these, they have proven in the past to be the type of player to turn a race around with a hot streak. Which of these players should we be most concerned about and which one is likely to return and make an immediate positive impact?
Apr 21 2012 11:03pm
Apr 21 2012 11:03pm
B.J. Upton (OF, TAM) returned to action Friday, activated from the DL following a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment. Upton has been sidelined with back soreness resulting from a mid-March Grapefruit League OF collision with teammate Desmond Jennings. It is unclear whether Upton's running game, a significant component of his value, will be limited by the injury.
Apr 20 2012 11:05pm
Apr 20 2012 11:05pm
Juan Cruz (RHP, PIT) saved consecutive games on Tuesday and Wednesday as the Pirates took two out of three games from the Diamondbacks. With closer Joel Hanrahan (RHP, PIT) out for a second game with a tight right hamstring, Cruz stepped in and fired his sixth straight scoreless outing to begin the season.
Apr 19 2012 11:05pm
Apr 19 2012 11:05pm
This NL Weekend Series Matchup column previews six three-game series and two four-game sets.
Apr 19 2012 11:02pm
Apr 19 2012 11:02pm
Rangers and Tigers get weekend sets going with a four-gamer beginning on Thursday
Apr 19 2012 11:02pm
Apr 19 2012 11:02pm
Mark Melancon (RHP, BOS) lived a nightmare against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, allowing a walk, a double, and three home runs without recording an out. For the season, Melancon has now allowed 11 ER in only two innings, for a 49.50 ERA. He has taken two losses and was removed from the set-up role in the season's first week. Melancon has options remaining, and on Wednesday he was sent to AAA-Pawtucket in an effort to let him straighten out his mechanics and clear his head. How does his demotion affect the Red Sox pen?
Apr 18 2012 11:05pm
Apr 18 2012 11:05pm
After spending Opening Day on the bench, Juan Pierre (OF, PHI) has since started five of the six games in which the Phillies have faced a right-handed starting pitcher. Just two years ago, Pierre swiped 68 bases and had an SBO of 43%, though those numbers dipped dramatically last year. He was successful on just 27 of his 44 stolen base attempts (61%), and had a 27% SBO. It's unrealistic to expect a full rebound for Pierre, now 34 years old, but he could still be a strong speed source, and has already stolen two bases this year.
Apr 17 2012 11:05pm
Apr 17 2012 11:05pm
