Harrison strong in victory: Rangers starting pitcher Matt Harrison bounced back from a couple of poor outings on Tuesday by tossing seven quality innings as the Rangers defeated the Mariners, 3-1. Harrison matched a season high with six strikeouts in the game, while scattering seven hits and two walks in his seven innings. He allowed just one run, in the first inning, and then settled down to push his record on the season to 5-3. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Harrison’s ERA sits at 4.72, however he has won five games on the season anyways thanks to the Rangers’ league-best offense. Harrison is coming off a season in which he posted a 3.39 ERA, so this season has been something of a disappointment for him, despite the solid win total. His peripherals are similar to last season’s, however, so there is some hope that he could begin pitching better soon. He is set to pitch twice in Week 9 (May 28-June 3), facing Seattle again on Monday before heading to Los Angeles to face the Angels. He can be considered a viable Fantasy option with two starts coming up. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/23/2012 00:50 Andrus' two-run 3B puts Rangers on top
Elvis Andrus lined a two-strike pitch into the left-center field gap for a two-run triple, Josh Hamilton made two tremendous catches in center field and added an RBI double, and the Texas Rangers snapped Seattle's win streak at four with a 3-1 win over the Mariners on Tuesday night.
05/20/2012 08:36 Top 70 starters for Week 8
A lot to take into consideration before setting your pitching staffs for Fantasy Week 8. Our Al Melchior runs through his Top 70 starting options and has all the matchups.
05/19/2012 12:45 Di Fino: What's in a name?
When you see the name Montero dangled in a trade, which one would you assume it is? What about Soriano? Our Nando Di Fino has a little fun with some similar names to help owners evaluate players.
05/17/2012 18:27 A's overcome iffy call, nip Rangers in 10
Kila Ka'aihue had a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, and the Oakland A's bounced back from a disputed call on a squeeze play that cost them the lead to beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 Thursday.
05/16/2012 22:36 Texas Rangers Update: 5/16
Join Jorge Sedano, Nando Di Fino and Scott White as they spotlight players from the Texas Rangers.
Matt Harrison's 2011 performance was in stark contrast to the previous three seasons, when his brief stints in the starting rotation resulted in poundings more often than not. But after a season of relative consistency, the Rangers' faith in the 26-year-old left-hander has escalated to the point that he seems to be assured a rotation spot even with the offseason signing of Yu Darvish. So should Fantasy owners show the same trust? Well, Head-to-Head owners should first take note that Harrison is no longer eligible at relief pitcher -- a development that immediately reduces his utility in those formats. He has hittable stuff and less-than-stellar control, meaning when things go wrong for him, they're destined to go way wrong, especially in that ballpark. Plus, he won't have as much wiggle room as he did last year. The Rangers may be content moving Alexi Ogando to the bullpen for now, but they want him in the starting rotation eventually. One little slip-up, and Harrison could be ticketed for the bullpen himself -- if he's not traded first. If you're looking for a cheap source of wins in the late rounds of a mixed-league draft, Harrison is a prime candidate, but understand that he's more likely to take a step back than another step forward in 2012. (Updated 2/17/12)
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