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Jose Fernandez solid despite early exit
CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Marlins appeared to have let go of the reigns a bit for starting pitcher Jose Fernandez, but he was apparently back on a pitch count Tuesday against the Phillies. Despite allowing just one run, Fernandez was pulled after throwing five innings and 79 pitches, matching his lowest total of the season. He allowed just a solo home run in the outing, but earned a no-decision in a 7-3 loss. Fernandez allowed five hits and one walk, while striking out two batters. This was the first time since April 29 that he has not pitched at least six innings in a start. He lowered his ERA to 3.31 through his ...
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoBrayan Villarreal working on delivery
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers reliever Brayan Villarreal is trying to repeat his delivery from one inning to the next as he continues to polish his mechanics at Triple-A Toledo, MLB.com reports.Villarreal has not allowed a run in his last seven innings of work. He's struck out 16, walked eight and has a 2.08 ERA through 13 innings of work in the minors.
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoOffense awakens for Tyler Cloyd's first win
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Phillies starting pitcher Tyler Cloyd pitched well again in his second start Tuesday against the Marlins, and this time the offense picked him up for a win. Cloyd held the Marlins to just two runs in seven innings of work, as he allowed eight hits, just two of them for extra-bases. He struck out five and walked just two, while throwing 62 of 105 pitches for strikes. Cloyd got plenty of run support, after earning a no decision in a 3-2 loss the last time out. The Phillies won, 7-3 Tuesday, giving Cloyd his first win of the season. Cloyd is set to take on the Red Sox in Boston for his next start...
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoDefense lets Jonathon Niese down
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mets starting pitcher Jonathon Niese pitched well Tuesday against the Reds, as he continues to turn his season around. However one error in the first inning ultimately cost him the game. Niese got the first two batters in the first inning out, but ran into trouble with a pair of two-out walks and a single that loaded the bases. He appeared to get out of the inning when Todd Frazier hit a groundball right at third baseman David Wright, however the ball went through the Gold Glove winner's legs, allowing two runs to score. Three runs would ultimately come around to score in the first, all unearn...
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoDanny Worth to work out at extended spring training
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers infield prospect Danny Worth suffered a setback while recovering from a bruised right heel, according to MLB.com.Worth is shut down from most activity until he's pain free. He is expected to head to Florida Wednesday to work out at extended spring training. Worth remains optimistic about rejoining his Triple-A squad at some point next week.
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoMike Leake wins second straight
CBSSports.com Fantasy — This time last week, Mike Leake's spot in the Reds' rotation was not assured. He has responded to the pressure with a pair of scoreless outings, including Tuesday against the Mets. Leake pitched into the seventh inning for the second time in a row, holding the Mets to just three hits. Two of them went for extra-bases, however he managed to limit the damage as both came with two outs in innings. Leake struck out four batters and walked two in seven innings of work, while throwing 61 of 99 pitches for strikes. He lowered his ERA to 3.25 while earning his fourth win of the season, 4-0. Leake is s...
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoMatt Garza holds Pirates scoreless in debut
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Cubs starting pitcher Matt Garza pitched more than well enough to win his first start of the season Tuesday, however the bullpen fell apart in a 5-4 loss. Garza held the Pirates scoreless over five innings in his first appearance since recovering from a lat injury and a stress reaction in his elbow last season. He allowed just one hit, a single, while walking three batters. He threw 48 of his 82 pitches for strikes, while striking out five batters. Garza did not allow his first hit until one out in the fifth inning, and he was taken out after finish the fifth inning with 82 pitches, as he was ...
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoOctavio Dotel begins throwing
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Tigers reliever Octavio Dotel, on the 15-day disabled list with an inflamed right elbow, resumed throwing and will require a rehab assignment, according to MLB.com.Dotel was shut down roughly a week ago after experiencing more discomfort while throwing. Dotel will need to make more progress before starting a rehab assignment. The Tigers have not issued a concrete timetable for Dotel's return.
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoAlex Cobb earns fifth win
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays starter Alex Cobb put together another solid performance Tuesday at Toronto. Cobb allowed just one earned run for the second consecutive start as he earned the win.The Tampa Bay starter threw 107 pitches over 6 1/3 innings as he allowed just one earned run on three hits and two walks with two strikeouts. The only run he gave up came on a Colby Rasmus solo homer to right in the fifth.Cobb (5-2) has been phenomenal this season with his 2.73 ERA and 1.13 WHIP. He's struck out 54 over 59 1/3 innings and makes his next scheduled start Monday against Miami.
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoDesmond Jennings homers in win
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays leadoff hitter Desmond Jennings went yard for the fifth time this season Tuesday in Toronto. Jennings took Ramon Ortiz deep in the third inning for a solo shot. Jennings went 1 for 4 in the game and is batting .241. He's hit in seven straight games and has six RBI over that span with three runs scored.
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoRamon Ortiz doesn't last very long
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Blue Jays starter Ramon Ortiz, who has joined the rotation due to injuries to fellow starters Josh Johnson and J.A. Happ, did not fare very well Tuesday at home against the Rays. With Alex Cobb once again pitching well, Ortiz suffered the defeat as he was out of the game just one out into the third inning. He allowed four earned runs on six hits and a walk over 54 pitches to fall to 1-2 for Toronto. Ortiz surrendered two solo homers in the game and struck out one. The 39-year-old had given up just two earned runs in his first two starts spanning 12 innings for a 1-1 record. Unfortunately, he a...
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoChris Dickerson homers twice off Phil Hughes
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Orioles outfielder Chris Dickerson got a start in center with Adam Jones as the DH Tuesday at home against the Yankees. Dickerson reaquainted himself with former teammate Phil Hughes. Entering the game with 12 career homers, Dickerson took Hughes deep twice in the game. His second and third homers on the year each went deep to right field. His second went onto the Camden Yards flag court. It was Dickerson's first career two-homer game. Dickerson finished the game 3 for 4 and has hit in six straight games with two doubles, three homers and eight RBI over that span. He's batting .371. This was D...
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoChris Narveson making progress
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Brewers reliever Chris Narveson threw a bullpen session Tuesday, as he continues to make progress in his recovery from a middle-finger sprain. If Narveson makes it through the next few days without a setback, he could face live hitters Friday in batting practice, according to MLB.com. "The finger felt good. Just kind of taking it day by day and see how it goes Friday against hitters," Narveson said. "You're just trying to prepare yourself and get your body ready to pitch again. I think you expect yourself to hit the ground running once you come back." Narveson has been on the disabled list Apr...
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoTom Gorzelanny close to return
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Brewers reliever Tom Gorzelanny threw 20 pitches in live batting practice Tuesday, and hopes to be back from shoulder tendinitis when the team begins a three-game series against the Pirates Friday. Gorzelanny has been on the DL since May 11, but has been rehabbing. It is not clear whether he will need a minor-league rehab assignment. The team has not pushed his recovery hard, given the early point in the season in which the injury occurred. "If this came up in August or September it'd be a different story, but we're just dealing with it now and I'll go back out and be ready to go," Gorzelanny ...
Fantasy Baseball 14 hours agoMiguel Gonzalez goes seven in return
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez came off the disabled list and pitched a season-high seven innings Tuesday at home against the Yankees. Gonzalez helped save the beleaguered Orioles bullpen with his outing as he was coming back from a blister on his pitching hand. While Gonzalez settled for a no-decision as he left the game tied at two runs apiece, he still kept Baltimore in the game through seven in his first start since May 3 at Anaheim. Gonzalez allowed two earned runs on just five hits and no walks over seven innings and 92 pitches. He struck out five. The Baltimore 28-year-old starter, who...
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