Wright earns spot with Dodgers: Right-hander Jamey Wright, who was with the team on a minor-league contract this spring, signed a major-league deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday, confirming that he has won a job in the bullpen. He gave up one earned run off one hit in his inning of work against the Padres on Tuesday. Wright issued one walk and struck out one, but the Dodgers would lose the game, 6-5. Wright owns a 2.89 ERA this spring. (Updated 03/27/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Wright posted a 3.16 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 60 appearances for the Mariners last season. Wright is a journeyman reliever who likely won't make much of a Fantasy impact at age 37. You can leave him on waivers even in NL-only formats. (Updated 03/27/2012).
05/16/2012 12:56 Fantasy Relief: Let's be Frank about Francisco
Another week, another round of closer news. Are you on a never ending hunt for saves? Our Michael Hurcomb touches on some of the more volatile situations in his latest edition of Fantasy Relief.
05/10/2012 01:58 Gwynn's triple helps Dodgers beat Giants
Pinch-hitter Tony Gwynn Jr. hit a go-ahead three-run triple off Tim Lincecum, one inning after San Francisco's Nate Schierholtz ran into a critical out that helped kill a Giants' rally and the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers went on to a 6-2 victory Wednesday night.
05/02/2012 19:14 Giambi's pinch-hit HR wins it for Rockies
Pinch hitter Jason Giambi launched a three-run homer off Scott Elbert in the ninth inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.