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Roto Rush: Carlos Pena's Power Surge

Poppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.When you select Carlos Pena in fantasy baseball, you know you aren't getting batting average help. Still, his career-low .223 mark this year was well below expectations, and up until...

Starting Five: Grand Night at Ballparks

Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's baseball action with a quick nod to what is ahead.You Oughta Know ...That Alfonso Soriano and Fernando Tatis each hit game-winning grand slams, but they've got nothing on Josh Willingham. The Nationals' outfielder hit two grand slams -- in consecutive innings, no less -- to...

Roto Rush: Encouraging Start by Harden

Poppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.Heading into 2009, here's what we thought we knew about Rich Harden: Absolutely lights out stuff, but can't be counted on to stay healthy consistently. In 2008, he went 10-2 with a...

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Scherzer

Poppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.Max Scherzer, the 24-year-old fireballer for the Diamondbacks, has worlds of talent. He also takes a step back every time you think he's finally hitting his groove. This past week, he...

Nationals Should Trade Lastings Milledge

After failing to come through as the Nationals everyday leadoff hitter/center fielder, Lastings Milledge has been mired in the minor leagues. He's been living out of a hotel in Syracuse since the demotion, and he's only hitting .250 with a .602 OPS. He doesn't have a home run, but he does have 4 stolen bases. He's struck...

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06/03/12 Twins Top Indians 5-3 To Win Series Source: CBS - WCCO 4 - Minneapolis MN Scott Diamond allowed three unearned runs over seven innings as the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 5-3 Sunday.
06/03/12 Diamond, Twins Top Indians 5-3 to Win Series Source: The New York Times - New York NY Joe Mauer hit an RBI single in the first off Justin Masterson (2-5).
06/02/12 Reputation aside, Barry Bonds wants back in baseball |... Source: The Seattle Times - Seattle WA The big guy (though not as big as he used to be â 212 pounds, down from 238 in his playing days) showed up at the ballpark on Monday, displayed his best behavior, and said he wants to return to the Giants' organization as early as next year.
05/31/12 Oakland Athletics Offense Shut out Again, Living Up to... Source: Bleacher Report In 2011, American League teams were shut out 11 times on average.
05/30/12 Liriano pitches Twins past A's 4-0 for rare sweep Source: The Seattle Times - Seattle WA Francisco Liriano's return to the Minnesota rotation was a rousing success, with six shutout innings by the vexing left-hander Wednesday to lead the Twins to a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics, their eighth straight loss.