Posey has 11 RBI in eight games: Giants catcher Buster Posey homered for the second straight game and produced three RBI as well in consecutive games on Tuesday against the Brewers. Posey now has an RBI in six straight games. He's batting .367 (11 for 30) with two homers, three doubles and 11 RBI in his last eight games. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Posey began May by hitting .167 in his first 11 games this month. It's easy to see he's put that cold streak behind him by racking up the RBI in his last eight games. This is why you keep Posey active in all Fantasy formats. He can get hot as quickly as he goes cold. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/23/2012 06:45 Dear Mr. Fantasy: Ups and downs of young players
Last year your team was a juggernaut. This year it's sitting in the cellar. What happened? You might even have most of those players back. If you're relying on young talent, our Scott White says prepare to take some lumps in his latest Dear Mr. Fantasy.
05/22/2012 23:44 Posey's monster HR keeps Giants hot
Buster Posey homered off the Miller Park scoreboard and had three RBIs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 on Tuesday night.
05/22/2012 01:00 Sanchez's HR in 14th wins it for Giants
Backup catcher Hector Sanchez led off the 14th inning with a home run and the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Monday night.
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 19:26 Tim Lincecum leaves game shortly after home plate collision
Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum was on the receiving end of a collision at home plate Sunday. He finished the inning, but didn't return to the game after that.
What most people will remember about Buster Posey's 2011 season is how it ended -- with torn ligaments and a broken bone in his left ankle. The premature end to Posey's sophomore season, resulting from a home plate collision in late May, took the 24-year-old off his rapid upward trajectory, though the 2010 National League Rookie of the Year was already contending with some disappointments. Over the 45 games he did play in 2011, Posey was missing the power that thrust him into the elite catching corps, having hit only four home runs and five doubles. He was clearly making progress on becoming a more patient hitter, however, as he took more pitches per plate appearance and increased his walk rate. It may take awhile for Posey to reestablish his power numbers, but as a catcher who will start regularly and get on base frequently, he still has elite appeal in Fantasy. Despite the long layoff, expect Posey to be one of the first six catchers to be taken in most drafts. (Updated 2/1/12)