Bannister won't be pitching in Japan: Former Royals pitcher Brian Bannister has left Japan's Yomiuri Giants following last month's earthquake and tsunami. The Giants said Tuesday that Bannister will not be returning to play for the Central League team after leaving the country on March 16. The 30-year-old right-hander signed a one-year deal worth $1.8 million in January. (Updated 04/26/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Bannister told Japanese baseball officials he has no plans to play in either Japan or the United States, so he shouldn't be on your radar right now in Fantasy. He wasn't a particularly effective Fantasy option before leaving the U.S. anyway, going 7-12 with a 6.34 ERA in 24 games for the Royals last season. (Updated 04/26/2011).
09/12/2010 17:53 Week 24 Fantasy Pitching Planner
Pitching staffs are starting to take on new looks as the season winds down for many teams. How will it impact Fantasy Week 24? Our Eric Mack helps you sort out your rotation questions in his latest Pitching Planner.
09/07/2010 23:04 Thome ties Robinson on HR list, Twins defeat Royals
Jim Thome hit another towering homer, Delmon Young drove in four runs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Tuesday night to take their largest AL Central lead in 10 days.
09/05/2010 12:38 Week 23 Fantasy Pitching Planner
No shortage of two-start pitching options for owners to sift through in critical Fantasy Week 23. Our Eric Mack runs through all 30 rotations and shares his recommendations in his latest Pitching Planner.
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