Thornburg dominant at Double-A: Brewers prospect Tyler Thornburg had a perfect game brewing Monday for Double-A Huntsville before it was broken up with one out in the eighth inning. "It's always fun when something like that's going on," Thornburg told MLB.com. "The adrenaline helps you out late in the ball game and overall it's great." Thornburg finished with 11 strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings Monday against Tennessee. He's 1-0 with a 0.98 ERA and .129 opponents' batting average in three starts this season. He has 24 strikeouts to three walks in 18 1/3 innings. (Updated 04/17/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Thornburg's minor-league numbers have been unbelievable. He's 12-6 with a 2.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 11.2 strikeouts per nine innings. He draws Tim Lincecum comparisons, and if he lives up to the hype, then that is going to make him a Fantasy star down the road. Thornburg is a legit long-term Fantasy keeper. (Updated 04/17/2012).
02/24/2012 12:13 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers lost a lot with Prince Fielder going to Detroit, but the dual aces atop their pitching staff definitely helps. Scott White tells you where to place your attention on Draft Day with his 2012 Fantasy team outlook.