Maybin drives in two: Padres outfielder Cameron Maybin drove in two runs on Saturday against the Angels, for the first time in 14 games, helping the Padres defeat their in-state rivals, 3-2. Maybin went 1 for 3 in the game with a sacrifice fly, while also however he was picked off of first base after his first hit. (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/22/12).
Fantasy Analysis
After enjoying something of a breakout season last year, this has been a frustrating year for Maybin, as he has reverted to the form that made him such a disappointment as a top prospect with the Marlins. He is hitting just .210 on the season, and while that number should go up, right now he is mostly only useful for his stolen bases, as he has 12 while being caught just once. While that does still give him plenty of value in Rotisserie formats, he should be inactive if you have better options, at least until he breaks out of this extended slump. (Updated 05/20/2012).
05/20/2012 20:48 Wild play puts Padres over Angels in 13
Pitcher Clayton Richard scored the winning run from first base on an error by fill-in left fielder Howie Kendrick with two outs in the 13th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Sunday in an unusual extra-inning game.
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/18/2012 11:18 Interleague Play: A look at possible NL DHs
A look at who each NL team might use at DH when they play an American League team on the road in interleague play this season.
05/18/2012 01:31 Dodgers' Harang baffles former mates
Aaron Harang held his former team to four hits in seven shutout innings and had one of Los Angeles' 12 hits as the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-1 on Thursday night to split a two-game series.
05/16/2012 21:30 Padres rally to top Kemp-less Dodgers
Chase Headley homered, doubled and drove in three runs, and the last-place San Diego Padres rallied to beat the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 Wednesday night, helping left-hander Clayton Richard snap his personal five-game losing streak.
The Padres gave Cameron Maybin something he didn't get from the Marlins over the previous two seasons: a chance to be an everyday center fielder for an entire season. Maybin made the most of the opportunity, cutting back on strikeouts and raising his batting average 30 points to .264. He also thrived under manager Bud Black, who likes his players to steal, and Maybin came away with 40 swipes. While he may not develop much more home run power while playing at PETCO Park, Maybin could still increase his gap power as well as his on-base skills. Even without those improvements, owners in all standard mixed league formats should look to Maybin as a No. 3 Fantasy outfielder. (Updated 2/13/12)