Moore leaves one out too early: Tampa Bay rookie starter Matt Moore would have been in line for a win on Tuesday night against Toronto had he gotten just one more batter out. Instead, Moore left the game with a 6-4 lead after 4 2/3 innings and could not qualify for a winning decision. Instead taking the no-decision, Moore allowed four runs – two earned – on three hits and four walks over his time on the mound. He struck out six batters, but threw 97 pitches just two outs into the fifth. Moore was locked in early in the start, but came undone in the fifth as the Blue Jays scored four times in the frame before he could finish it off. Moore has a 5.07 ERA on the year. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Moore’s rookie season hasn’t gone as some prognosticated thus far. The 22-year-old phenom was expected to be dominant at times, but instead has struggled with his command, walked far too many batters and has failed to get deep in games consistently. His ERA and WHIP are high and his lone saving grace has been his ability to register around a strikeout per inning. You just know that Moore will see better days ahead, but for now is probably best left for AL-only Fantasy leagues most weeks. Moore does get two starts in the upcoming scoring period and that gives him some added value. His next outing is scheduled for Monday against the Chicago White Sox. (Updated 05/22/2012).
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 15:41 MLB: Early season underachievers
There are plenty of expectations for younger guys like Matt Moore and Gordon Beckham, but what about veterans like Adam Wainwright and Tim Lincecum? CBSSports.com Eye on Baseball blogger Dayn Perry joins Adam Aizer to talk about underachievers.
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.
05/17/2012 22:47 Ross, Doubront lead BoSox past Rays
Cody Ross had a home run and four RBI, Felix Doubront won his third consecutive start and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Thursday night.
The Rays won only one playoff game in 2011, and they did it on the arm of Moore, a 22-year-old left-hander who limited the eventual AL champion Rangers to two hits over seven shutout innings in only his second career start. It was the crowning achievement in a near-perfect season for the top pitching prospect, who was so dominant at every stop that he's now generating a Stephen Strasburg-like buzz. He turned heads with his 200-strikeout performance at Class A in 2010, but then when he did it again -- only with a much better ERA and WHIP -- in the upper levels of the minors last year, his destination at the top of the rotation was clear. The Rays indicated as much in their decision to start him in Game 1 of the ALDS. He clearly has nothing to gain by returning to the minors, posting an adequate walk rate to go along with his unbelievable strikeout rate, so you can trust the Rays will clear a rotation spot for him by opening day. Moore should be the first prospect -- pitching or otherwise -- selected in standard mixed-league drafts, going off the board as early as Round 8 or 9. His relief pitcher eligibility only gives him an added boost in Head-to-Head leagues. (Updated 2/21/12)
Actual 
AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
= probable start