Sanchez racks up third straight San Francisco starter Jonathan O. Sanchez won his third straight start and the Giants beat the Washington Nationals 6-0 on Saturday night. Sanchez (5-3) allowed four singles, walked two and struck out four in seven innings. This marks the fifth consecutive start for Sanchez in which he lasted at least six innings and has given up two earned runs or less in each. He's pitching as well as he has in hiscareer, making it time to give him a look again in mixed leagues. Keep in mind he probably won't win many games for the lowly Giants, but he is still a solid option. His next start comes Thursday at Colorado.
* Rodriguez hits moon shot Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez - as if he needs an introduction -went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and raised his average to .304 onthe season during New York's 12-11 win over Kansas City Saturday. Rodriguez blasted a moon shot that slammed off thetop of the wall behind the Royals bullpen. A-Rod has now hit in seven of his last eight games and continues to put up the huge numbers that Fantasy owners expect. Continue to start him in all formats, of course.
* Rowand's hip injury sits him again Giants OF Aaron Rowand , who left Friday's game against the Nationals in the seventh inning with an injury to his right hip flexor, didn't return Saturday. He is day to day. Rowand has been solid this season, batting .328 with eight homers and 36 RBI. He has been a bright spot on an otherwisedull team. Consider him a solid option among Fantasy outfielders in all leagues on a regular basis, when healthy.He looks like a somewhat risky start for Fantasy Week 11 (June 9-15).
* Martin cashes in three, homers Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin broke out of a mini slump in a big way Saturday against the Cubs. The Dodgers won 7-3 thanks in part to Martin going 3-for-4 with his fifth home run, 3 RBI and even a stolen base. His average now stands at .316. Martin was zero for his last 12 plate appearances before Saturday's breakout and was scuffling since going 4-for-4 back on May 30 against the Mets. Martin broke out in a big way Saturday. Continue to keep him active in all Fantasy formats.
* Snyders hits a game-winning homer Diamondbacks C Chris Snyder went only 1-for-4 Saturday at Pittsburgh, but his one was a big one. He hit a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning, giving his team a 4-3 victory. He has two home runs in his last four games and sixoverall. After a miserable April, Snyder hit a solid .309 in May. He has only one hit in his last 11 at-bats, but he's still a decent catcher with emerging power potential and a viable starter in mixed leagues.
* Ellsbury could be back Tuesday Boston Red Sox CF Jacoby Ellsbury, who left Thursday's game with a sprained right wrist, could be back Tuesday, said manager Terry Francona Saturday. Ellsbury was 10-for-27 (.370) with three RBI during a recentsix-game hitting streak. His wrist injury looked potentiallyserious, but the MRI results say otherwise. Ellsbury has dominated in stolen bases so far and is a good enough hitterto start in all Fantasy leagues when healthy. The fact that he is expected back for Tuesday's game, Boston's first of Fantasy week 11 (June 9-15) is good news for Fantasy owners who can keep him active without worry.
* Nady takes a breather on Saturday Pirates OF Xavier Nady, batting .231 (3-for-13) over his last four games, got the night off Saturday against the Diamondbacks. He did make a pinch-hit appearance, however, going 0-for-1. Nady has been clubbing the ball well this entire season and exceeding expectations. He's batting .320 with nine home runs after entering the season with career highs of .280 and20. Keep him active in all Fantasy formats.
* McLouth sets career high in homers Pirates OF Nate McLouth hit a home run into the right-field seats with two outs in the fifth inning Saturday against theDiamondbacks to tie the game at 3. The shot -- his 14th -- set a career high. He finished 2-for-4 with a double and twoRBI. McLouth had fallen into his first mini slump of the season, batting .238 (5-for-21) since the beginning of June. This home run might put him back on a roll again, or he might continue to show signs of coming back down to earth. For now, consider him a must-start in Fantasy.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
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