Gordon still scuffling at plate : Royals outfielder Alex Gordon's struggles at the plate continued during Sunday's contest against the Diamondbacks. Gordon went hitless in four at-bats in the 2-0 defeat and also struck out once. He has just six hits over his last 44 at-bats (.136). (Updated 05/21/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Gordon was red-hot during the early part of May, but has since regressed back into his season-long slump for the Royals. He has seen his batting average tumble 36 points during his recent cold spell and has yet to homer this month. While most believe it will only be a matter of time before he gets himself going, Fantasy owners may want to leave Gordon reserved in some formats heading into Week 8 (May 21-27). (Updated 05/21/2012).
05/25/2012 14:07 Hit Parade for Week 9
Which schedules can you take advantage of in Fantasy Week 8? Our Scott White shares his start and sit recommendations by position for the upcoming scoring period in his latest Hit Parade.
05/24/2012 13:12 By the Numbers: Check-in time has arrived
With roughly two months in the books, it's time to do a little reflecting. Our Al Melchior looks back at some of his spring sleepers and busts to determine their true value in his latest By the Numbers.
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.
05/17/2012 00:37 Jones, Orioles clip Royals in 15
Adam Jones homered with one out in the 15th inning, lifting the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
05/15/2012 23:04 Royals capitalize on five unearned runs
Mike Moustakas homered, Billy Butler and Brayan Pena each drove in a pair of runs and the Kansas City Royals kept Texas' potent offense in check for a second straight game in a 7-4 win over the Rangers on Tuesday night.
Every year, a player considered gone and buried rises from the dead to rank among the Fantasy elite. Last year, that player was Alex Gordon. A top prospect from the time the Royals drafted him second overall in 2005, he was one of the more notable busts in recent memory, beginning with an underwhelming 2007 rookie season and only getting worse from there. He looked like he might be in danger of dropping out of professional baseball completely in 2010, when he spent more time in the minors than the majors as a 26-year-old. Recognizing that his career was passing him by, Gordon put in extra work with hitting coach Kevin Seitzer last offseason, rebuilding his swing from top to bottom. By spring training, the difference was obvious, and it continued even into the regular season. A May slump caused some Fantasy owners to jump ship on him, but by hitting .314 with 20 homers, 13 steals and a .917 OPS over his final 440 at-bats, Gordon established himself once and for all as the elite player he should have always been. Enough skepticism remains after the way he burned Fantasy owners early in his career that he might drop outside the top 15 outfielders on Draft Day, but given his top-10 potential, he's only a bargain at that price. (Updated 1/9/12)
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