Fielder's production taking off: Detroit first baseman Prince Fielder finished 2 for 4 with a home run during the Tigers' 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh in an interleague game on Saturday. Fielder bashed a two-run homer off Pirates starter A.J. Burnett in the third inning for his second home run in the past three games. (Updated 05/19/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
After a muted start to the season -- for his standards -- Fielder is starting to regain his powerful swing at the plate. He is currently riding a six-game hitting streak and produced four doubles and two homers in that span. Fielder's home run Saturday also eclipsed his total from last month (three) and gave him seven on the season with 24 RBI. Fantasy owners should continue to utilize Fielder as a must-start in all formats. (Updated 05/19/2012).
05/24/2012 14:52 Indians win Verlander duel, sweep Tigers
Justin Masterson matched Justin Verlander pitch for pitch for first his career win over Detroit, and the first-place Cleveland Indians did just enough to beat the reigning AL MVP 2-1 Thursday and complete a three-game sweep of the underperforming Tigers.
05/23/2012 22:32 Kipnis' heroics lead Indians vs. Tigers
Jason Kipnis had three hits and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 Wednesday night.
05/22/2012 22:25 Cheered Perez gets job done for Indians
Chris Perez, greeted by a standing ovation from the time he left the bullpen, worked another scary ninth inning for his 14th save as the Cleveland Indians ended a 10-game losing streak to Detroit with a 5-3 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night.
Prince Fielder held Fantasy owners in suspense this offseason, not signing with a new team until late January, but the news was worth the wait. Fielder decided to throw in his lot with the Tigers on a nine-year, $214 million deal, and now he gets to hit behind another elite first baseman (and soon-to-be third baseman), Miguel Cabrera. Even without someone as dangerous as Cabrera batting ahead of him, Fielder is one of the top talents in Fantasy, capable of hitting 40 home runs with an on-base percentage in excess of .400. Now, owners concerned about Fielder missing Ryan Braun hitting ahead of him can worry no longer, as Fielder has a good shot at driving in 120 or more runs for the third time in four seasons. Owners in mixed leagues should look to target him no later than early in the second round. (Updated 2/8/12)