Smith picking up the pace: A's outfielder Seth Smith hit his third home run of the season on Sunday against the Tigers. He launched a solo shot off Justin Verlander in the fifth inning and finished 1 for 2 with a walk in the 3-1 loss. Smith has gone 9 for 25 (.360) so far in May with four RBI. (Updated 05/13/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
After batting just .197 over the first month of the season, Smith has picked up the pace of late and is starting to get his average back to a respectable level. He also has seen his slugging percentage go from .295 to .372 since the beginning of May. The 29-year-old has posted double-digit homers each of the last three seasons and is on pace for that again so continue to view Smith as a viable option in AL-only formats. (Updated 05/13/2012).
05/23/2012 19:24 Angels 3, Athletics 1
Alberto Callaspo hit a go-ahead two-run double in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Wednesday.
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.
05/19/2012 19:17 Giants continue to feast on A's at home
Ryan Vogelsong allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings and played a key role in San Francisco's go-ahead rally as the Giants beat the Oakland Athletics for the 11th straight time at home, 4-0 on Saturday.
05/15/2012 21:42 Santana, Angels blank Athletics
Ervin Santana struck out nine during 7 2/3 innings of four-hit ball, Albert Pujols drove in two runs with infield singles, and the Los Angeles Angels rebounded from yet another shutout loss with a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
05/13/2012 20:46 Verlander leads Tigers past A's
Justin Verlander struck out eight to win his fourth straight decision and the Detroit Tigers beat the ailing Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Sunday to salvage a series split.
Seth Smith saw the most extensive playing time of his career a year ago for the Rockies and was able to bounce back after batting just .246 in 2010. He batted .292 with eight home runs and 36 RBI in the first half and ended up with 15 homers and a career-high 59 RBI while seeing action in 147 games. The 29-year-old was traded to the A's in the offseason and is expected to be their starting left fielder. His power numbers will likely take a hit moving from the hitter-friendly Coors Field to the spacious Oakland Coliseum so owners should keep that in mind when targeting him on Draft Day. Still, Smith should be able to hit for average and 60-plus RBI is a likely possibility as long as he sees everyday at-bats. Consider Smith a late-round option in mixed leagues. (Updated 2/13/12)
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