Fantasy Baseball News

Former manager Buck Showalter is expected to take over as the new manager of the Baltimore Orioles as early as Saturday, July 17, or Sunday, July 18, according to AOL FanHouse.com’s Ed Price. – Read More

Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) went 3-for-3 with three singles while playing for the team’s Gulf Coast League club Monday, July 12, according to The Baltimore Sun’s Dan Connolly. The team is planning on being cautious in bringing Roberts back. His goal is to return to the team by Aug. 1. – Read More

Fantasy owners who have any of tonight’s All-Star Home Run Derby participants on their rosters might be just a tad concerned about whether the exhibition might “ruin” their players’ swings for the second half. After all, the so-called “Home Run Derby jinx” has seemed to claim a number of victims over the past several years. – Read More

As most major leaguers take a break, the Fantasy Baseball Sherpa continues to go shopping. Recommended bid values assume a $100 free agent acquisition budget (FAAB). – Read More

Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen hit his 15th home run of the season Sunday, July 11, reports The Associated Press. Guillen finished the game 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. – Read More

Houston Astros P Brian Moehler (groin) should be available after the All-Star break, reports The Associated Press. – Read More

The All-Star break is here and it’s a good time to step back and take a good hard look at your team’s roster to see if you can make a run at winning your league. If you’re making trades, adding or dropping players or even planning for next season, USA TODAY’s Steve Gardner has answers. – Read More

Kansas City Royals SP Gil Meche (shoulder/elbow) experienced some elbow soreness after throwing to batters Friday, July 9, during batting practice. The elbow soreness was not linked to the shoulder bursitis that landed him on the DL, according to The Associated Press, so Meche played catch Saturday, July 10, and he is scheduled to throw a full bullpen session Sunday, July 11. – Read More

Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen (quad) was back in the Royals’ lineup Saturday, July 10, after sitting out the last two games. According to The Associated Press, Guillen was the designated hitter and limped into second base after hitting a fifth-inning double. He left for a pinch-hitter in the seventh. – Read More

While most baseball fans will be focused on the final games before the All-Star break, many fantasy owners will be watching today’s All-Star Futures Game with even more interest. many of the top prospects in the minor leagues will meet in a U.S. vs. the World format (6 p.m. ET, ESPN2) at Anaheim Stadium, the same field where the major league stars will play on Tuesday. – Read More

Texas Rangers RP Dustin Nippert (3-4) allowed one run on two hits and a walk over one inning in a loss to the Baltimore Orioles Friday, July 9, according to The Associated Press. – Read More

Texas Rangers SP Scott Feldman allowed two runs on eight hits over seven innings against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, July 9, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out two but ended up with a no-decision. – Read More

Los Angeles Dodgers C Russell Martin will not be in the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, July 10, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com. – Read More

Toronto Blue Jays SP Shaun Marcum (elbow) will throw a side session Sunday, July 11, according to Shi Davidi of The Canadian Press. – Read More

With Cliff Lee now off the trade market, the rest of the teams in the playoff chase have to be thinking about their next moves. From a pitching standpoint, Roy Oswalt, Ted Lilly and Ricky Nolasco could be potentially be on the block. And if the Yankees were willing to make a serious bid for Lee, does that mean Javier Vazquez could be dealt if the Yanks can acquire someone they like better? – Read More