Andrelton Simmons- (SS-ATL) It was a much anticipated season for Andrelton Simmons after hitting 17 HR and very good contact skills in 2013. While the contact rate has remained a strong 87.2%, the power has diminished significantly and the expected...
A small sampling of today's player notes. Ryan Howard (1B-PHI) - Howard may have some deeper league value yet. After going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts against right-handers Thursday, Howard blasted an eighth inning grand slam off Houston left-hander Tony Sipp...
Shane Greene, New York Yankees - Greene dominated the Tigers over eight shutout innings to notch his third win of the season. He struck out five batters but walked three which is a season high for any of his starts....
Tommy Medica (1B/OF-SD): Tommy Medica went 2 for 5 with 1 run and 1 RBI to spark the Padres to victory. Those scouts and evaluators who worried about his long swing looked at his power numbers in the minors--19 in...
Chris Sale (CWS - SP) - Chris Sale took the loss on Wednesday but the lanky lefty is in the midst of his best season as a big leaguer and is currently on pace for career highs in strikeout rate,...
Brett Anderson, Colorado Rockies - Anderson left Tuesday's start one pitch into the fourth with what appeared to be a lower back injury. Up until that point, he was pitching well allowing one hit over three innings while striking out...
Brian McCann- July was the best month of the year for Brian McCann, who finally showed some of the offensive capability that made him a high-priced free agent in the off-season and a top 10 fantasy catcher during draft season....
Matt Cain- SF- Inj Update- Cain will have season ending surgery next Monday to remove bone chips. Cain had a stretch for several years where he threw a lot of pitches and a lot of innings. It may be taking...
Jose Ramirez - Ramirez looks like he's going to be the starting SS for the Indians down the stretch, as Mike Aviles has only spelled him once since the Cabrera deal. Ramirez is a diminuitive switch hitter with a bit...
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...
Neftali Feliz -- Feliz blew his first save of the season on Sunday, allowing two runs on a walk and two hits, including a home run. He'd converted three straight since taking over for the recently traded Joakim Soria, so...
Justin Masterson-Cardinals-SP Justin Masterson went 6 innings and gave up 5 ER on 7 hits, 3 BB, and 4 strikeouts in his debut against the Brewers. Masterson has had a disappointing 2014 season, but a move to the National League...
Anthony Ranaudo, Boston Red Sox - Ranaudo made his major league debut Friday getting the call after the Red Sox traded away over half of their starting rotation at the deadline. He pitched well, lasting six innings allowing just two...
Grady Sizemore (OF-PHIL) Grady Sizemore went 2-3 with an RBI in today's game as he started in LF in place of Dominoc Brown who was ill. Grady was a budding superstar for the Cleveland Indians during the 2005-2008 seasons. He...
Carlos Santana-Indians-3B Carlos Santana was 2-4 with 2 RBI in the loss to the Mariners. Santana is slashing .234/20/52. Santana has been a disappointment overall, but has really picked it up as of late. Santana has hit .304 with 8...
Kendrys Morales (DH-Seattle) Kendrys Morales was acquired by Seattle to provide an offensive spark after the dismal performance of Corey Hart. So far, he is 1-21 in his return to Seattle. His numbers with the Twins were hardly awe inspiring...
Tanner Roark- Tanner Roark has managed to make himself fantasy relevant despite not being a terrific strikeout pitcher. His 19% K Rate is solid but hardly elite for a pitcher who has managed to become a solid back-end fantasy rotation...
Everth Cabrera, San Diego Padres - Cabrera was activated from the disabled list before Tuesday's game and was immediately placed in his spot atop the Padres lineup. At the time of going down with his injury Cabrera was hitting just...
Carlos Beltran- July has seen Carlos Beltran return to form a bit as a relevant fantasy outfielder. His .279/.343/.492 slash line is the best he has had this season although there is still some cause for concern. Beltran's season long...
Danny Valencia- KC- Trade- Valencia was dealt to the Blue Jays in a 3-player deal for Erik Kratz and Liam Hendriks. He will get some time at 3B until Brett Lawrie comes off the DL but then will likely return...
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Jorge Soler has dealt with hamstring issues for the majority of the 2014 season. His bat has been otherworldly when healthy, though. Soler showed all he needed to at Double-A Tennessee in just 22 games, slashing...
Rick Porcello (SP-Detroit) Rick Porcello pitched a very strong game throwing 7 innings of 1 run ball (no ER) on 5 hits while striking out 6 in a no decision. His ERA dropped to 3.24 on the year. Porcello, 25,...
Matt Kemp (OF - BOS) - Gordon Estes of ESPN Boston reported that the Red Sox have interest in acquiring Matt Kemp from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Estes went on to speculate that Jon Lester, a free agent at the...
Johnny Cueto-Reds-SP Johnny Cueto threw 7 innings of shutout ball with 9 K's in the win against the Nationals. Cueto has not slowed down and has a 2.08 ERA over 155 innings with 157 K's. Cueto has remained healthy and...
Jeremy Hellickson, Tampa Bay Rays - Jeremy Hellickson was recalled Saturday to start for the Rays and was very effective despite running up a very high pitch count. The righty lasted just 4.2 innings but struck out five while scattering...
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...
Grady Sizemore, Philadelphia Phillies - Sizemore continued his excellent work for the Phillies going 3-for-5 out of the leadoff spot with two runs. While for the season his average sits at just .239 he is hitting an impressive .341 since...
J.P. Arencibia (C/1B-TEX): J.P. Arencibia hit his 4th homer of the season to provide the lone spark for the punchless Rangers offense. With Geovany Soto likely out for a month, look for Arencibia to see regular playing time. Arencibia is...
Yangervis Solarte (3B-SD) - Solarte will apparently be the everyday third baseman and #2 hitter after coming over in the Chase Headley trade. Normally that's a prime spot in a lineup ahead of the team's best hitter, but instead, Solarte...
Brian Dozier-Twins-2B Brian Dozier was 1-4 with an RBI in the loss to the Indians. Brian Dozier parlayed a strong start to his 2014 season into an All-Star and HR Derby appearance. Dozier's season line reads .239/19/47 with 16 SB...
Ian Kennedy (SP-SD): Ian Kennedy picked up his 8th win after tossing another quality start, this time against the lowly Cubs lineup. He allowed 3 earned runs on 3 hits and 5 walks while adding 6 strikeouts. Many have raised...
Matt Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals - Carpenter hasn't quite lived up to the lofty preseason standards he set for himself after his MVP caliber 2013 season, but the second baseman has been a good fantasy asset for owners this season....
Chase Headley- The Yankees made their first offensive addition of the 2014 trade season by acquiring Chase Headley for the stretch run. Headley will now be available in AL-Only formats for pick-up so getting an idea of whether his July...
Dustin Pedroia didn't reach base in the Red Sox's 14-run outburst against the Blue Jays Monday night. He was held hitless, bringing his slash line down to .272/.339/.368. Pedroia has four home runs and two stolen bases on the season,...
Gregory Polanco- Gregory Polanco is becoming one of the poster boys in 2014 for my "shiny new toy syndrome". In every league, owners overvalue prospects to the determent of older, more proven assets. Polanco was widely thought of as a...
Justin Masterson -- Masterson threw 71 pitches in a rehab outing on Sunday, allowing two runs on 5 hits and 2 walks with 6 strikeouts. Masterson, who has been a major disappointment this year, has been on the DL with...