Frank Tomkins

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    NL Player Analysis April 25, 2013

    Joe Wieland (SP-LAN). The Dodgers have announced that they are calling Wieland up to start either Saturday or Sunday against the Padres. Wieland is an intriguing streaming option in NL-only leagues, as, when healthy, he has consistently put up K...

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    NL Player Analysis - April 23, 2015

    Cole Hamels (SP-PHI). All you Cole Hamels owners who were panicking because of Hamels' 5.00 ERA coming into Wednesday's game against the Marlins can now relax. Hamels went 6 innings, giving up 1 unearned run on 5 hits and three...

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    AL Player Analysis - April 16, 2015

    Trevor Bauer (SP-CLE). Bauer was solid again in picking up his second win of the season against the White Sox on Wednesday afternoon. Bauer lasted 6 innings, giving up only 2 runs on 4 hits while striking out 8. One...

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    NL Player Analysis - April 11, 2015

    Tyler Matzek (SP-COL). Matzek had a decent outing against the Cubs on Friday, but was too inefficient with his pitches to hang around long enough for the win. Matzek gave up only 1 run over 4 inning while striking out...

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    AL Player Analysis - April 9, 2015

    Rick Porcello (SP-BOS). A day after inking a four-year extension with the team, Porcello made his debut in a Red Sox uniform Wednesday night in Philadelphia. After starting with 5 shutout innings, the wheels came off a little bit for...

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    Preseason Prep - March 31st

    Justin Verlander (SP-DET). Verlander is questionable both to make his next spring start and to be ready for his first start of the regular season after being lifted from his most recent start with soreness in his triceps. While this...

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    Preseason Prep - March 23, 2015

    Bruce Rondon (RP-DET). Rondon's name is one to keep in mind as a possible closer-in-waiting. Despite missing the 2014 season due to TJ surgery, Rondon has hit 100 MPH with his fastball during spring training and posted solid numbers in...

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    Preseason Prep - February 26, 2015

    Can the Tigers repeat as Central Division Champions? Coming off an offseason that saw significant changes in its starting rotation, as well as injuries to its two best hitters, the ability of the Tigers to repeat as AL Central champs...

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    NL Player Notes - September 22, 2014

    Jacob Turner (SP-CHN). Turner had yet another rough outing on Sunday against the Dodgers, giving up 5 runs (4 earned) on 8 hits over 5 innings, increasing his ERA to an even 6.00 for the season. Once the Tigers' top...

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    AL Player Notes - September 20, 2014

    Jose Quintana (SP-CHA). Quintana picked up his 9th win on Friday night by holding the Rays to one ER over 7.1 innings, while striking out 6. Quintana has quietly put together another very solid season. While his 9 wins are...

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    AL Player Notes - September 9, 2014

    Henry Owens (SP-BOS). The Red Sox announced that they are calling up Owens, one of their top pitching prospects, to pitch out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season. This news, while irrelevant to single-season players, should be...

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    AL Player Analysis - September 6, 2014

    Adam Eaton (OF-CHA). Eaton went 1 for 5 in an extra-innings loss to the Indians on Friday night. Despite the fact that I have added and dropped Eaton numerous times this year, I still believe Eaton can be a solid...

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    NL Player Notes - September 1, 2014

    Jordy Mercer (SS-PIT). Mercer went 2 for 4 with his 8th HR of the year off Johnny Cueto on Sunday afternoon, running his season slash line to .258/.304/.375. After a rocky start to the season, Mercer has quietly been a...

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    AL Player Notes - August 23, 2014

    Joe Kelly (SP-BOS). Kelly had his first decent outing as a member of the Red Sox, tossing 5 shutout innings while giving up only 1 hit and 3 walks while striking out 5. However, he did not pick up the...

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    NL Player Notes August 18, 2014

    Josh Collmenter (SP-ARZ). Collmenter owners had to be a bit disappointed, as he lasted only 4 innings against the Marlins in Miami on Sunday afternoon, giving up 5 runs on 7 hits while striking out 4. This should be about...

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    AL Player Notes - August 9, 2014

    Chris Taylor (SS-SEA). Taylor appears to have won the job as the Mariners SS, at least for now, as he has gotten the start in six out of the last seven games. Taylor has certainly gotten off to a good...

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    NL Player Notes August 4, 2014

    John Lackey (SP-STL). Lackey picked up a win in his Cardinals debut, tossing 7 innings and giving up 2 runs and 7 hits with no walks while striking out 4. Lackey's performance over the last year and a half...

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    AL Player Notes 7/26/2014

    Josh Tomlin (SP-CLE). Tomlin continued to pitch in bad luck in a no-decision against the Royals on Friday night, as he gave up 4 runs (3 earned) over 5.1 innings. Tomlin gave up 7 hits and struck out 5 and...

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    NL Player Notes - July 21, 2014

    Odrisamer Despaigne (SP-SD). Despaigne flirted with history on Sunday afternoon, as he took a no-hitter into the 8th inning against the Mets. Unfortunately he gave up two hits and a run in that inning, thereby losing both the no-hitter and...

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    NL Player Notes - July 13, 2014

    Jimmy Nelson (SP-MIL). Nelson did not prove to be the savior the Brewers were looking for. He got absolutely drilled by the Cardinals in a 10-2 drubbing on Saturday, giving up 8 runs (6 earned) on 8 hits and 2...

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    AL Player Notes - July 12, 2014

    Miguel Gonzalez (SP-BAL). Gonzalez had a solid outing against the Yankees on Friday night, tossing 8 innings of two run ball in a no-decision. Gonzalez gave up only 6 hits and walked none, while striking out 5 in reducing his...

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    AL Player Notes - July 8, 2014

    Manny Machado (3B-BAL). Machado had a big night against the Nationals on Monday, going 5 for 6 with 2 runs, 2 RBI and his 8th HR. Machado is now slashing .261/.308/.404 on the season and is rewarding those owners who...

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    NL Player Notes - July 6, 2014

    Andrew Heaney (SP-MIA). Heaney's rough introduction to the majors continued on Saturday afternoon in St. Louis, as he was drilled by the Cardinals for 5 ER on 8 hits and 3 walks, while registering only 1 K over 3.2 innings....

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    AL Player Notes - June 28, 2014

    Jorge Polanco (2B/SS-MIN). The Twins continued their trend of aggressively promoting their position player prospects by calling up Polanco from high A Fort Myers on Thursday. One would assume that the Twins intend to give Polanco playing time (presumably at...

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    NL Player Notes - June 23, 2014

    Tanner Roark (SP-WAS). Roark picked up a win against the Braves on Sunday afternoon, although he lasted only 5.1 innings in the effort. Roark gave up only 1 run on 4 hits and 3 walks while striking out 3, dropping...

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    AL Player Notes - June 21, 2014

    Adam Eaton (OF-CHA). Eaton went 2 for 4 with a 2B and an RBI against the Twins on Friday night, raising his season slash line to .276/.343/.367. I was very high on Eaton coming into the season and, while his...

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    AL Player Notes - June 14, 2014

    Justin Masterson (SP-CLE). The bad Masterson showed up in Fenway on Friday night, as he lasted only 2 innings while giving up 5 ER on 3 hits and, most disturbingly, 4 walks while not registering a single strikeout. It appeared...

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    AL Player Notes- June 10, 2014

    David Price (SP-TB). Price took the hill for a matinee against the Mariners on Monday and pitched well, allowing only 3 ER over 8 IP on 7 hits with 1 walk and 10 Ks. However, he received absolutely no support...

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    NL Player Analysis - June 8, 2014

    Eddie Butler (SP-COL). Butler, one of the Rockies top SP prospects, had a tough assignment for his major league debut on Friday night, facing the explosive Dodger offense in Coors Field. The results were predictable, as Butler was roughed up,...

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    AL Player Notes - May 31, 2014

    Oswaldo Arcia (OF-MIN). Arcia continued to wield a hot bat since his return from the DL, going 2 for 4 with 2 runs and his second HR of the season against the Yankees on Friday night. Arcia is now slashing...

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    NL Player Notes - May 26, 2014

    Josh Beckett (SP-LAN). The Josh Beckett comeback tour continued on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia, as Beckett spun the first no-hitter of the 2014 season against the Phillies, striking out 6 and allowing only 3 walks. Beckett now has a 2.43...

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    AL Player Notes - May 23, 2014

    John Lackey (SP-BOS). Lackey had a strong outing in a no decision against the Rays on Friday nights, hurling 7 shutout innings and giving up only 5 hits and one walk, while striking out 3 and dropping his ERA to...

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    AL Player Notes - May 24, 2014

    John Lackey (SP-BOS). Lackey had a strong outing in a no decision against the Rays on Friday nights, hurling 7 shutout innings and giving up only 5 hits and one walk, while striking out 3 and dropping his ERA to...

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    NL Player News - May 18, 2014

    Shelby Miller (SP-STL). Miller dominated the Braves on Saturday afternoon, pitching 7 innings of 1 run (zero earned) ball, striking out 7 while allowing only 5 hits and 2 walks. The solid performance improved Miller's season ERA to 2.79. This...

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    AL Player Notes - May 17, 2014

    Alex Cobb (SP-TB). Cobb is scheduled to make what he hopes will be is only rehab start on Saturday night and, barring any setbacks, is hoping to return to the Rays' rotation on May 22. Cobb's return will be welcomed...

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    AL Player Analysis - May 13, 2014

    C.J. Wilson (SP-LAA). Wilson had a rocky outing against the Jays on Monday, giving up 5 ER on 6 hits and 3 walks over 6 innings. On the bright side, Wilson did fan 8 Toronto hitters. If there is one...