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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - 48 minutes ago
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Torii Hunter went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Los Angeles' 3-1 loss to the A's on Saturday.
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The homer was his 19th of the season. He is just one bomb away from his ninth 20-homer campaign.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - 51 minutes ago
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Jered Weaver allowed just six hits and three runs in seven innings of work on Saturday afternoon, but got out-dueled by Oakland's Trevor Cahill in Los Angeles' 3-1 loss. He struck out five and walked three.
Our View
So despite owning a 3.14 ERA and 1.11 WHIP this season, he is just 11-11 through 29 starts. His 205 strikeouts are already a career best, however.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - 55 minutes ago
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Trevor Cahill got around four hits and six walks on Saturday afternoon, throwing six scoreless frames in Oakland's 3-1 win over the Angels. He struck out four.
Our View
This, after he allowed eight runs in four innings against the Yankees last Monday. His Cy Young candidacy still has some life after all.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - 58 minutes ago
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Carl Pavano scattered eight hits and three runs over eight innings of work on Saturday evening, helping the Twins to a 12-4 win over the Rangers. He struck out one and walked one in improving to 16-10.
Our View
He now owns a 3.52 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through 197 innings of work this season. The Yankees must be thrilled.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 1 hour ago
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Colby Lewis got knocked back to the stone ages against the Twins on Saturday, allowing eight hits and nine runs in just 3.2 innings of work in Texas' 12-4 loss. He struck out two and walked two.
Our View
He's now allowed 15 runs in his past 9.1 innings of work. After pitching in Japan the past two seasons, he's obviously hit a late-season wall.
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Kinsler homers in lopsided loss
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 1 hour ago
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Ian Kinsler went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Texas' 12-4 loss to the Twins on Saturday.
Our View
Obviously, the bomb was his first since coming off of the disabled list on Friday. It was just his seventh of the season in 78 games.
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Thome clubs two homers to pass McGwire
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 1 hour ago
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Jim Thome went 2-for-2 with two home runs and four RBI on Saturday, leading the Twins to a 12-4 win over the Rangers.
Our View
The homers were the 583rd and 584th of his career, moving him past Mark McGwire on the all-time list. With 20 homers through 94 games this season, he has exceeded all expectations in Minnesota.
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Garland can't stop the bleeding
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 1 hour ago
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Jon Garland allowed seven hits and three runs (two earned) in 4.2 innings of work on Saturday afternoon, falling to 13-10 on the year in San Diego's 6-2 loss to the Rockies. He struck out seven and walked three.
Our View
He's now lost two in a row after winning three straight. It's starting to seem like his Padres are never going to win another game.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 1 hour ago
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Jason Hammel held the Padres to six hits and two runs in 6.2 innings of work on Saturday, improving to 10-7 on the year in Colorado's 6-2 win. He struck out three and walked one.
Our View
The quality start was his fourth in six outings dating back to August 6. He'll have to continue to be as effective if the Rockies want to sneak into the playoffs.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
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Carlos Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with two RBI on Saturday afternoon, leading the Rockies to a 6-2 win over the reeling Padres.
Our View
Through 121 games, he is now hitting .335 with 31 home runs and 95 RBI. Don't look now, but he has as good a shot at the triple crown as Joey Votto and Albert Pujols.
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Hamilton picks up a third injury
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
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According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, "oufielder Josh Hamilton was taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary X-rays on his ribs after running to the wall in right-center field in the third inning (on Saturday)."
Our View
Already dealing with an injured back and knee, Hamilton has to be making the Rangers very nervous. Don't be surprised if he sits out all week with the American League West being already wrapped up.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
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Joey Votto went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored on Saturday, leading the Reds to a 6-1 victory over the Cardinals in St. Louis.
Our View
He's now hitting .324 and is just two RBI away from 100. His awarding of the National League MVP is beginning to look like a formality.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
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Adam Wainwright's swoon continued on Saturday, as St. Louis' ace allowed eight baserunners and five runs (two earned) in just five innings of work, losing his fourth straight game in the Cardinals' 6-1 setback against Cincinnati.
Our View
After looking like a lock for at least 20 wins a month ago, he's now going to need some luck to get there. As his fortunes have gone south, so have the Cardinals'.
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Travis Wood homers, picks up win
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 2 hours ago
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Travis Wood limited a fading Cardinals team to just five hits and one run (zero earned) in seven innings of work on Saturday afternoon, improving to 5-2 in Cincinnati's 6-1 win. He struck out three and walked two, while also hitting his first career home run off of Adam Wainwright.
Our View
A nice rebound outing coming off of two straight poor starts. Of course, everyone is getting back on track against the punchless Cardinals lately, so take his effort... Read More »
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 3 hours ago
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Matt Kemp is out of the Dodgers lineup on Saturday, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
Our View
It remains a mystery as to why Dodgers manager Joe Torre is so in love with benching his best player, but it could go a long way toward explaining L.A.'s down 2010 season.
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Brett Wallace getting a breather
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 3 hours ago
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Brett Wallace is not in the Astros' Saturday evening lineup, according to Alyson Footer of MLB.com.
Our View
Carlos Lee will spell Wallace at first base. He will be back in the lineup on Sunday.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 4 hours ago
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Still dealing with a sore shoulder, Justin Upton will again sit out of the Diamondbacks lineup on Saturday, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert.
Our View
Don't be shocked if doesn't play on Sunday, either. Early next week seems like your best bet for his return at this point.
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Scott Olsen sent to the bullpen
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 4 hours ago
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Fresh off allowing nine runs his last time out, Scott Olsen has been moved to the Nationals bullpen, according to MASN.
Our View
The Nats want to give recent Cuban signee Yunesky Maya a shot before the season is over. It's possible Olsen will make another start before year's end, but it's not worth holding onto him and trying to predict when that may be.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - about 4 hours ago
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Elvis Andrus was forced from Texas' Saturday afternoon game with "tightness in his hamstrings," according to Evan P. Grant of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Our View
He was replaced by Cristian Guzman. He was most likely just cramping. Expect an update this evening.
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Nolasco transferred to 60-day DL
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 4 01:48 PM MST
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The Marlins have transferred Ricky Nolasco (knee) to the 60-day DL, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View
Nolasco's season was already known to be over, and this makes it official. He should be ready for the start of the 2011 season.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 4 01:41 PM MST
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Lyle Overbay went 2-for-3 with three RBI against the Yankees on Saturday.
Our View
The homer was his 17th of the year. That marks his highest total since he hit 22 in 2006.
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McDonald hits third homer of past six games
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 4 01:39 PM MST
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John McDonald hit a two-run homer against the Yankees on Saturday.
Our View
That makes three homers for him in his past six games. Don't expect him to keep this up over an extended period of time, though he could be worth a temporarily look in deeper leagues.
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Vazquez struggles despite Yankees' win
National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 4 01:37 PM MST
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Javier Vazquez gave up five runs off four hits (two homers) and four walks with six strikeouts over 4.2 innings against the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Our View
The Yankees still won the game, but Vazquez wasn't able to stick around long enough to earn the victory. He continues to be ineffective in his starts, and may be sent back to the bullpen.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 4 01:29 PM MST
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Clay Buchholz gave up two runs over five innings against the White Sox on Saturday.
Our View
Buchholz allowed six hits and one walk with two strikeouts in the loss. He wasn't his sharpest, but he's still an excellent 15-6 on the season.
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National News Source:Fanball Fantasy Baseball News - Newsbreakers - September 4 01:27 PM MST
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John Danks outdueled Clay Buchholz for a win over the Red Sox in the first game of their doubleheader today.
Our View
Danks gave up just one run off six hits and three walks with five strikeouts over seven innings of work. He was able to bounce back nicely from an awful showing against the Yankees his last time on the mound.
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