Phillips hits first long balls in awhile: Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips entered Tuesday's game against the Braves having not hit a home run since April 24. He ended that drought as he went 2 for 4 with a pair of homers in the 4-3 win. He launched a two-run shot off Brandon Beachy in his first at-bat before victimizing the right-hander again in the fourth inning for a solo bomb. Phillips has gone 20 for 60 (.333) in his last 15 games with nine RBI and nine runs scored. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Phillips has begun to pick up the pace in May and finally showed owners a little bit of pop on Tuesday night. He now has four homers on the year but his .403 slugging percentage is nearly 30 points below his career mark. The 30-year-old has lost some power and speed over the last two seasons but remains a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats for his all-around production. (Updated 05/22/2012).
05/24/2012 13:12 By the Numbers: Check-in time has arrived
With roughly two months in the books, it's time to do a little reflecting. Our Al Melchior looks back at some of his spring sleepers and busts to determine their true value in his latest By the Numbers.
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.
05/23/2012 00:59 The Lineup: Wainwright wows, Cubs crater
St. Louis got reacquainted with an old friend, the Cubs reached new depths, and a certain Met and a certain Brave enjoyed career nights. Oh, and get ready for Cole and Bryce, Part II.
05/22/2012 21:50 Phillips HRs twice as Reds beat Braves
Brandon Phillips drove in three runs with a pair of homers off Brandon Beachy on Tuesday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in another game of all-or-nothing.
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.
After a down campaign in 2010, Brandon Phillips had a solid season with the bat last year and posted some of his best numbers in years. He batted .290 with eight homers and 49 RBI in the first half before picking up the pace after the All-Star break. He would slug 10 home runs with 33 RBI and a .315 average over his final 63 games. He also slugged .512 over that span and stole nine bases. Phillips finished the year with a career-high .300 average and posted a .457 slugging percentage and a .353 on-base percentage. While his 18 homers matched his mark from the year before, his 82 RBI were second in the NL among second basemen behind Pittsburgh's Neil Walker. The 30-year-old is no longer the 30-30 threat he was a few years ago but he remains one of the more productive second basemen in baseball, which makes him excellent for Fantasy. Playing in Great American Ball Park only enhances his offense and he has some potent bats surrounding him in Cincinnati. Consider Phillips a Top 10 Fantasy 2B on Draft Day. (Updated 2/9/12)
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