Lee takes a step backward: Philadelphia starting pitcher Cliff Lee (0-2) gave up season highs in runs (five) and hits (nine) in seven innings during the Phillies' 5-1 loss to Boston in an interleague meeting on Sunday. It was the fifth time in 38 starts he has allowed at least five runs in a start over his past two seasons with Philadelphia. Lee was charged with two homers, the second occasion he has been taken deep twice in a game this season. He racked up six strikeouts and walked just one batter to keep his WHIP under one at 0.86 on the season. "Tonight it was definitely my fault," he said. "I've gotta do a better job of that. I gotta get deeper in the game without giving up so many runs. This one falls on me." (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Lee was making just his sixth start of the season after spending time on the disabled list with a strained oblique, but remains winless on the year. The 2008 American League Cy Young winner has been pitching well this season, entering Sunday with a 1.95 ERA, but he has not received quality run support from the Phillies offense or bullpen support other times. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a must-start option as the wins will likely come for the left-hander. His next start is projected for Friday at St. Louis. He is sporting a glossy 0.56 ERA on the road this year. (Updated 05/20/2012).
05/25/2012 02:42 The Lineup: Dan Haren spins a gem, Braves laying eggs
Dan Haren struck out a career-high 14 batters and didn't walk a batter in his shutout victory over the Mariners. The Braves hit just .150 in a four-game sweep at the hands of the Reds.
05/24/2012 12:26 Orioles join Red Sox, Phillies, Rangers as teams most interested in Roy Oswalt
The surprising Orioles have emerged as a fourth team with interest in free agent pitcher Roy Oswalt. The Orioles are joined in the mix by what could be a final four that includes the Red Sox, Phillies and Rangers. It isn't known if any additional teams are involved.
05/22/2012 19:15 Indians' Perez sets up closer vs. Cleveland fans after criticism
As if closing isn't difficult enough, Chris Perez makes it worse when he bashes Indians fans about the attendance for the first-place team. Scott Miller wonders what the response will be Perez's next time out.
After weeks of conversations with the Rangers and Yankees, Cliff Lee shocked the world last offseason by taking less money to return to the Phillies -- the team he never wanted to leave in the first place -- and the move couldn't have been any better for his Fantasy value. He dominated the National League the same way he did in his first go-around, only this time he had a full season to do it. The result was a career high in innings (232 2/3), a career low in ERA (2.40) and a career first of more than a strikeout per inning. He wasn't necessarily dominant from start to finish -- his strike-throwing approach once again leading to some ups and downs -- but when he was on, he was untouchable. He allowed one earned run over a five-start stretch in June, throwing back-to-back-to-back shutouts in the process, and two earned runs over a six-start stretch in August and September, adding two more shutouts to the tally. At age 33, Lee is a little old to be hitting his stride, but since his breakout 2008, he has only gotten better. With a miniscule walk rate and workhorse mentality, he has emerged as roughly the left-handed equivalent of Roy Halladay. Expect him to go off the board among the top five starting pitchers in Fantasy. (Updated 2/17/12)
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