Roberts finally productive at plate: Ryan Roberts gave the Diamondbacks a 1-0 lead two batters into the bottom of the first inning Wednesday against the Dodgers, hitting his third home run just over the left-field wall. He finished 1 for 3 with one walk, two runs and three RBI. Roberts is batting .343 (12 for 35) with one homer, two doubles and six RBI in his last nine games. (Updated 05/24/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
It's finally nice to see Roberts being productive at the plate. Too bad it's coming after manager Kirk Gibson moved him into a utility role following the promotion of third baseman Josh Bell. Obviously, however, Roberts could play his way back into regular at-bats if he produces. For now, Roberts is still a low-end Fantasy option. (Updated 05/24/2012).
05/17/2012 19:58 D-Backs win on Upton's blast in ninth
Justin Upton hit a two-out, two-run homer off closer Rafael Betancourt in the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-7 on Thursday in a game that was briefly delayed by a swarm of bees.
05/16/2012 01:27 D-Backs capitalize, cool off Dodgers
Wade Miley wiggled out of a couple jams while pitching into the seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory Tuesday night.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
05/13/2012 19:05 Cabrera, Blanco carry Giants to win
Melky Cabrera singled four times to extend his hitting streak to 11 games, Gregor Blanco drove in three runs with a pair of hits and the San Francisco Giants beat Arizona 7-3 on Sunday to take two of three from the Diamondbacks.
In the minors and as a major league part-timer, Ryan Roberts had shown flashes of good power for a middle infielder, but it wasn't until the 2011 season that he got an opportunity to play every day. Roberts made the most of that opportunity, clubbing 19 home runs and scoring 86 times in 143 games. The player also known as "Tatman" didn't always hit for a high average in the minors, and his .249 batting average was the one part of his stat line in 2011 that stood out in a negative way. However, Roberts has shown a consistent ability to draw walks and he has a decent strikeout rate, so he can help Head-to-Head owners with more than just homers. Roberts could steal 20 or more bases, so he has Rotisserie appeal, too. In any mixed league format, Roberts is worth picking up in the middle to late rounds. (Updated 1/9/12)
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