Al Melchior, Nando Di Fino chat replay (7/12)
Joe Nathan secures 14th save
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
Don't forget about John Danks
by Al Melchior | Data Analyst
by Al Melchior | Data Analyst
Even with the majors' most coveted matchup on hand, it's too risky to start Danks in most leagues right now, but with a 16 percent ownership rate, he is being overlooked in many deeper mixed leagues. A healthy Danks is a good bet to provide a sub-4.00 ERA. a WHIP below 1.30 and a decent strikeout rate. It's not exciting, but those stats can come in handy in a 15-team mixed league.
Though you probably won't use him right away, pick up Danks now in those formats, and you may enjoy some nice production in the not-too-distant future.
Early home runs send Jarrod Parker to loss
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
The right-hander was charged with six hits and one walk, while strking out five. He actually lowered his ERA from 6.04 to 5.76. Parker has allowed three or more runs in five of his last six starts.
Parker (2-6) is slated to return to action Tuesday against the Giants. Parker is 0-1 with a 7.88 ERA in two career starts against San Francisco.
Adam Jones dealing with sore groin
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
The Orioles and Jones still believe the injury is not serious, they just want to keep him off his feet as much as possible. Manager Buck Showalter wanted to err on the safe side with the Orioles headed to the turf in Toronto in the upcoming series.
Ross Wolf wins in first major-league start
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
The right-hander retired the first nine hitters and gave up one run with three strikeouts and two walks in five innings. If Wolf remains in the rotation, then he could start during Monday's doubleheader at Arizona.
Nolan Reimold has hamstring tear
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Reimold is remaining in Baltimore to rehab the injury and will see a local physical therapist. He will not be able to return once his original 15 days on the disabled list are up.
Mike Adams throws bullpen session
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
Adams went on the disabled list this week due to a back strain. He had no problems in the session and will throw again Friday; a Sunday return is possible.
Nick Swisher coming back Friday
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Swisher was placed on the paternity list Tuesday and missed the game against the Tigers. He is batting .274 on the season for the Indians with six homers and 16 RBI.
Oswaldo Arcia delivers pinch-hit home run
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
Arcia, who didn't start once during the Atlanta series, is batting .115 (3 for 26) with one double, one home run and two RBI in his last 10 games (seven starts).
Cubs recall Rafael Dolis
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
Dolis is taking the injured Shawn Camp's roster spot. Dolis appeared in two games earlier this season for Chicago; Dolis has allowed 29 runs and 40 hits in 39 1/3 career innings.
