Johnson ejected after close call: Astros third baseman Chris Johnson was from Tuesday's game against the Cubs. He was called out on a close call at first base and was tossed after slamming his helmet on the ground. Johnson went 0 for 2 with a strikeout before being replaced at third base by Matt Downs. ''I shouldn't have thrown my helmet,'' Johnson said. ''I didn't say anything, it was just the helmet and he was (like): 'See ya later.''' (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Johnson hit a home run in Monday's series opener but has gone just 7 for 34 (.206) in his last nine games. He probably won't receive a suspension for his actions Tuesday but owners should keep an eye on the situation just to be safe. The 27-year-old is on pace to surpass the numbers he posted a year ago and could be in for a career campaign at this pace so continue to view Johnson as a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/22/2012).
05/23/2012 23:57 Is the Cubs' Jeff Samardzija a headhunter?
Braves hitting coach Greg Walker said Cubs right-hander Jeff Samardzija has a bad reputation, at least in the Braves' clubhouse. Samardzija hit White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko in the face on Saturday.
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.
05/20/2012 17:25 Rangers' Lewis wins on mound, at plate
Colby Lewis allowed four hits in eight-plus innings and drove in two runs, and the Texas Rangers took a five-run lead in the first inning before coasting to a 6-1 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
05/18/2012 23:35 Beltre's HR, Rangers' bullpen top Astros
Adrian Beltre hit a home run and Michael Young broke out of a slump with two hits and an RBI to lift the Texas Rangers to a 4-1 victory against the Houston Astros on Friday night.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
After hitting .308 with 11 home runs and 58 RBI in 94 games in 2010, Chris Johnson won the starting job at third base for the Astros last season, but he did not end the year with the same role. He batted .216 over the first two months of the season and while he was able to get it to .251 by season’s end, he lost his everyday duties and was demoted to the minors on two occasions. The 27-year-old will likely be a bench player in 2012 -- if he makes the big club out of camp -- so owners would be wise to ignore Johnson in the majority of Fantasy formats on Draft Day. (Updated 2/9/12)
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