Shortstop Rafael Furcal has unexpectedly returned to the L.A. lineup, which makes the team much more formidable in the postseason.  While his presence might not equal the arrival of Manny Ramirez it probably comes just about as close as it can get. 

Furcal batted leadoff and played

For four innings on Monday, Tampa Bay’s David Price looked like he was going to make history.  Showing off the stuff that made him the No.1 overall pick in 2007, Price shut down the Orioles allowing no hits in the first four frames.  He ended up with

David Price, the No.1 overall pick in 2007, will make his long-awaited first career start in the major leagues Monday against Baltimore.  The 6-foot-6 lefty has made two relief appearances so far for the Rays throwing six innings striking out six while walking none.  One of those appearances was a 5.1 inning relief outing against the Yankees in which he allowed two runs

It's all about results now in fantasy baseball.  Fantasy leagues and playoff match-ups are won based on daily management.  Here is a ranking for two-start pitchers that can help you win your league.  An extra win here or there and a few strikeouts could give you the edge you need.  Stay active.  Ground can still be made up this late in the year.

AL Two-Start Pitchers

Brandon Phillips made his last swing of the year count for the Reds Tuesday night.  The All-Star second baseman hit the go-ahead single with two outs in the 11^th to help Cincinnati beat the Brewers 5-4.  That at-bat came at a huge price however as on the pitch before, Phillips broke a

Eddie Guardado is back with the Twins.  With Joe Nathan entrenched as the closer there Guardado loses all value in all leagues (unless Nathan goes down with injury).  That leaves the closer job in Texas to Frank Francisco.  He’s pitched reasonably well this season: 3.78 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 65 K in 52

I have been down on George Sherrill recently mostly because of his lack of control that led to poor performances.  He was still on pace for 40 saves, and was a great sleeper I picked up late in a few leagues.  There was really no indication that he was suffering from injury.  He then wasn’t able to warm up properly on Monday, complained of shoulder soreness, and then was promptly put on the DL.  Sherrill has gone the way of <

Most trading deadlines have past in fantasy leagues so the main source of help is going to come from the waiver wire.  Here are a few players that are hot over recent days and can help you bring home a fantasy championship.

Marlon Byrd, TEX OF:  He has 16 hits in his last five games including five hits, four runs, and three RBI in

What do the Tigers do now?  First they started the season with Todd Jones as the closer hoping they could squeeze out another season of him using Fernando Rodney and Joel Zumaya in higher leverage 7th and 8th inning situations.  Instead, Detroit finally got fed up with his poor performances and replaced him with Rodney.  Almost immediately after being

Billy Wagner is having arm troubles again.  The closer is heading for an MRI on his throwing arm on Tuesday, and even the most optimistic projections would have him missing some time.  Wagner has told the Mets team site that he won’t risk further injury by pitching through pain after having a scare a few weeks ago.  All bad news for the Mets.