James Loney – Loney has been scorching hot , hitting successfully in 18 of his last 40 ABs. That’s a .450 AVG and value for a guy only owned in 52% of Yahoo Leagues.
Yasiel Puig – WWE Wrestlers would take this bounce against the rope/wall like a champ and close-line the oncoming person. Puig on the other hand will be day-to-day with a bruised hip/thigh.
J.J. Putz – After being activated from the DL the D’Backs gave him one chance to record a save. After he blew it, they renamed Heath Bell the closer.
Joey Terdoslavich – Let the one-liners begin with a last name like that. “The Terd” was called up by Atlanta on Sunday and is hitting .318 with 18 HRs and 58 RBIs in 85 AAA games this season.
Carl Crawford – Set to re-join the Dodgers crowded OF on Friday.
Josh Hamilton – Hitting .400 since June 23.
Tom Wilhelmsen – Re-claimed the closer job in Seattle.
Max Scherzer – Moves on 13-0 after 6 1/3 IP, 8 K, 2 ER performance.
CC Sabathia – Racked up 10 Ks vs. Minnesota yesterday, lowering his ERA on the season to 4.06.
Will Middlebrooks – Went 4 for 5 last night at Pawtucket with 2 homers, a double, and 8 RBI’s. Boston wants to keep him down to get him on a roll.
Carlos Martinez – St. Louis’ Top Pitching Prospect – AAA: In 7 Starts, he has a 2.02 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 34 Ks in 35.2 IP. Just named Pitcher of the Month in the Minors. He should be called up soon and if you have the ability to stash, do it.
Greg Holland – The Royals Closer as 52 Ks over 31 IP this season – 15.1 K/9 – Wowzers!!! … That’s Kimbrel-Like Numbers!