Williams wild for second loss: Angels pitcher Jerome Williams recorded his sixth quality start of the season on Monday night against the A's but it was not enough to overcome his counterpart -- Tommy Milone. He allowed two runs on five hits with five walks over 6 1/3 innings in the 2-1 loss. Kurt Suzuki grounded into a double play to drive a run home in the second before the right-hander gave up an RBI single to Kila Ka'aihue the following frame. Williams also struck out two while taking his second loss of the season. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Williams has put together some solid outings for the Angels thus far as he has given up three earned runs or fewer in six of his seven starts. After an impressive call-up a year ago, he appears to be back on track after disappearing from baseball for several seasons. The 30-year-old should be considered a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats heading into his second outing of Week 8 (May 21-27). He is scheduled to pitch again on Saturday against Seattle. In two starts against the Mariners last season, Williams went 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA. (Updated 05/22/2012).
05/23/2012 14:54 Setting the Trends: Injuries creating unlikely scenarios
Dayan Viciedo, Sean Rodriguez and Felipe Paulino are drawing the attention of Fantasy owners these days. Our Nando Di Fino breaks down the players you are scooping up in his Setting the Trends.
05/21/2012 16:51 Williams is being added at a higher rate
Angels pitcher Jerome Williams is one of the most added players in CBSSports.com leagues. The Fantasy Baseball 360 crew has more.
05/20/2012 08:36 Top 70 starters for Week 8
A lot to take into consideration before setting your pitching staffs for Fantasy Week 8. Our Al Melchior runs through his Top 70 starting options and has all the matchups.
05/17/2012 16:11 Williams is getting a lot of attention
Angels pitcher Jerome Williams is one of the most viewed players on CBSSports.com. The Fantasy Baseball 360 crew has the details.
05/17/2012 00:46 Pujols goes deep, Angels win in first game after Hatcher's dismissal
Albert Pujols welcomed his new hitting coach to town with a go-ahead three-run homer and Vernon Wells added a two-run shot to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-2 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Jerome Williams made his first appearance in the majors since 2007 a year ago and could have earned himself a spot in the rotation in 2012 after a strong showing down the stretch. He went 7-2 with a 3.91 ERA in 11 appearances (10 starts) with Triple-A Salt Lake before being called up by the Angels in mid-August. The right-hander would go 4-0 with a 3.68 ERA in 10 appearances, including posting a 2.31 ERA in six starts. Williams has always had the potential and he seems to have finally captured his control in Los Angeles, so keep an eye on how he does during the spring. If he is able to beat out Garrett Richards for the final spot in the rotation, the 30-year-old might be worth a look in deeper Fantasy formats. (Updated 1/11/12)