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Clay Buchholz hasn't posted a PQS-4 or 5 since April 14. The Boston right-hander will face Jeremy Hellickson and the Rays on Sunday.
May 23 2012 11:02pm
May 23 2012 11:02pm
Kevin Youkilis (3B, BOS) was activated from the disabled list, got the start at first base, and homered in his first game back. Following a disappointing, injury-plagued 2011 season, he was off to a very slow start before hurting his back. In a small sample of 64 at-bats, Youkilis had seen his contact rate dip to 69% and his walk rate to 7%, and his uncharacteristically low 0.25 Eye had led to a .219 batting average. He was also lacking in the power department, as with a 20% fly ball rate, he had just a 91 PX and two home runs.
May 22 2012 11:05pm
May 22 2012 11:05pm
Neftali Feliz has a frayed elbow ligament—and an equally poor 2012 outlook. Also, Middlebrooks and Bourjos get new life due to injuries, WAS looks like the latest closer committee, and more ...
May 21 2012 11:05pm
May 21 2012 11:05pm
How things have changed in St. Louis. Just a week ago, we were writing about the Cardinals perhaps having nowhere to play Allen Craig, and now Lance Berkman has joined him on the sidelines. Also out: the A's Brandon McCarthy. Who will fill these voids? In one case at least, a top prospect...
May 20 2012 11:05pm
May 20 2012 11:05pm
Two key power hitters, Lance Berkman and Matt Kemp landed on the DL this week along with the stolen base leader in the National League. Over in the American League, Brandon McCarthy of the Athletics is battling right shoulder pain again.
May 20 2012 11:03pm
May 20 2012 11:03pm
This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews seven three-game series.
May 20 2012 11:02pm
May 20 2012 11:02pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover seven three-game series and one four-game set
May 20 2012 11:02pm
May 20 2012 11:02pm
Sean Marshall hasn't been bad, but per CIN Mgr Dusty Baker, Aroldis Chapman has been better. Gaby Sanchez demotion, Bonifacio injury shuffle MIA PT, and more ...
May 19 2012 11:05pm
May 19 2012 11:05pm
Geovany Soto (C, CHC) was placed on the 15-day DL Friday with a torn left meniscus. He will have arthroscopic knee surgery and is likely to miss 3-6 weeks. Wellington Castillo (C, CHC), an April callup, will assume regular catching duties until backup Steve Clevenger's (C, CHC) likely late-May return from a strained oblique. Career minor-leaguer Blake Lalli (C, CHC), profiled in Callups, was added to the roster as Castillo's temporary backup.
May 18 2012 11:05pm
May 18 2012 11:05pm
The Phillies are having trouble scoring runs so the biggest burden has fallen on the pitchers, especially the starters. One of the keys is the starting depth Vance Worley provides the Phillies. He is projected to be a key cog in the Phillies plans as they wait for Utley and Howard to return. Is his elbow soreness something his owners should be worried about? Also, a look at Scott Rolen and David Robertson of the Yankees.
May 18 2012 11:03pm
May 18 2012 11:03pm
After another successful PQS-DOM start on Tuesday, Jordan Lyles (RHP, HOU) will remain the Astros rotation for time being, the club announced. Lyles had a spot start in April (also a PQS-DOM) and had sprinted out to a 5-0, 3.49 ERA start with a 4.0 Cmd in Triple-A before his May 15 callup.
May 17 2012 11:05pm
May 17 2012 11:05pm
Clay Buchholz hasn't posted a PQS-4 or 5 since April 14. The Boston right-hander will face Jeremy Hellickson and the Rays on Sunday.
May 23 2012 11:02pm
May 23 2012 11:02pm
Kevin Youkilis (3B, BOS) was activated from the disabled list, got the start at first base, and homered in his first game back. Following a disappointing, injury-plagued 2011 season, he was off to a very slow start before hurting his back. In a small sample of 64 at-bats, Youkilis had seen his contact rate dip to 69% and his walk rate to 7%, and his uncharacteristically low 0.25 Eye had led to a .219 batting average. He was also lacking in the power department, as with a 20% fly ball rate, he had just a 91 PX and two home runs.
May 22 2012 11:05pm
May 22 2012 11:05pm
Neftali Feliz has a frayed elbow ligament—and an equally poor 2012 outlook. Also, Middlebrooks and Bourjos get new life due to injuries, WAS looks like the latest closer committee, and more ...
May 21 2012 11:05pm
May 21 2012 11:05pm
How things have changed in St. Louis. Just a week ago, we were writing about the Cardinals perhaps having nowhere to play Allen Craig, and now Lance Berkman has joined him on the sidelines. Also out: the A's Brandon McCarthy. Who will fill these voids? In one case at least, a top prospect...
May 20 2012 11:05pm
May 20 2012 11:05pm
Two key power hitters, Lance Berkman and Matt Kemp landed on the DL this week along with the stolen base leader in the National League. Over in the American League, Brandon McCarthy of the Athletics is battling right shoulder pain again.
May 20 2012 11:03pm
May 20 2012 11:03pm
This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews seven three-game series.
May 20 2012 11:02pm
May 20 2012 11:02pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover seven three-game series and one four-game set
May 20 2012 11:02pm
May 20 2012 11:02pm
Sean Marshall hasn't been bad, but per CIN Mgr Dusty Baker, Aroldis Chapman has been better. Gaby Sanchez demotion, Bonifacio injury shuffle MIA PT, and more ...
May 19 2012 11:05pm
May 19 2012 11:05pm
Geovany Soto (C, CHC) was placed on the 15-day DL Friday with a torn left meniscus. He will have arthroscopic knee surgery and is likely to miss 3-6 weeks. Wellington Castillo (C, CHC), an April callup, will assume regular catching duties until backup Steve Clevenger's (C, CHC) likely late-May return from a strained oblique. Career minor-leaguer Blake Lalli (C, CHC), profiled in Callups, was added to the roster as Castillo's temporary backup.
May 18 2012 11:05pm
May 18 2012 11:05pm
The Phillies are having trouble scoring runs so the biggest burden has fallen on the pitchers, especially the starters. One of the keys is the starting depth Vance Worley provides the Phillies. He is projected to be a key cog in the Phillies plans as they wait for Utley and Howard to return. Is his elbow soreness something his owners should be worried about? Also, a look at Scott Rolen and David Robertson of the Yankees.
May 18 2012 11:03pm
May 18 2012 11:03pm
After another successful PQS-DOM start on Tuesday, Jordan Lyles (RHP, HOU) will remain the Astros rotation for time being, the club announced. Lyles had a spot start in April (also a PQS-DOM) and had sprinted out to a 5-0, 3.49 ERA start with a 4.0 Cmd in Triple-A before his May 15 callup.
May 17 2012 11:05pm
May 17 2012 11:05pm
