Cashner not cashing in for Pads: San Diego relief pitcher Andrew Cashner (2-2) worked a scoreless inning during the Padres' 2-1 victory at Philadelphia on Saturday night. Cashner replaced Luke Gregerson in the eighth inning and issued one walk while fanning two batters for his fourth hold of the season. (Updated 05/12/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Cashner may boast a fastball that can reach 100-plus mph, but San Diego seems content keeping him in the setup role, for now. The right-hander was considered a candidate to serve as the team's closer when Huston Street went down with an injury, but Dale Thayer has amassed three saves since last Tuesday while Cashner has not recorded a save chance. Consider Cashner a quality option in NL-only Fantasy formats. (Updated 05/12/2012).
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.
05/16/2012 12:56 Fantasy Relief: Let's be Frank about Francisco
Another week, another round of closer news. Are you on a never ending hunt for saves? Our Michael Hurcomb touches on some of the more volatile situations in his latest edition of Fantasy Relief.
05/16/2012 12:32 Setting the Trends: Should you bother with Nava?
The Red Sox are sure running through their fair share of outfielders. Our Nando Di Fino touches on their latest candidate -- Daniel Nava -- and other popular pickups in his Setting the Trends.
05/15/2012 16:15 Padres slam Strasburg, sink Nats
Stephen Strasburg left after only four innings Tuesday, matching the second-shortest appearance of his 25-start career, and San Diego's Will Venable had four hits, while John Baker delivered three hits and three RBI, leading the Padres to a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.
05/12/2012 22:09 Volquez, Padres edge Phillies
Edinson Volquez pitched six effective innings, pinch-hitter Jose Guzman drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly and the San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies and ace Roy Halladay for the second time this season, 2-1 Saturday night.