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Brandon Beachy (SP-ATL) – The Braves are just incredible in terms of their penchant / hard work for developing major league pitching. We know all about prospects like Julio Teheran and Randall Delgado as well as 2010 debutees like Mike...

Rick Porcello (SP—Tigers) On Sunday, Rick Porcello pitched one of his better games of the season, notching his tenth victory. He allowed one earned run through eight innings, allowing four hits, a walk and striking out five. Consistency has alluded...

Derrek Lee- ATL- Stats- Lee has improved his average significantly since coming over from the Cubs, hitting .283 for Atlanta after posting a .251 mark in Chicago. Although Lee’s Batting EYE has gone up from .51 to .62 the most...

Jon Lester: It wasn’t really hard to see how undervalued Lester was coming into drafts as last year’s peripherals (9.96 K/9, 2.83 BB/9, 47.7% GB Rate) were much more indicative of an ace than the high-end #2 fantasy SP Lester...

Jed Lowrie - Lowrie singled three times and homered yesterday against the Yanks, and at the risk of getting too carried away we're talking about a guy recovering from both wirst issues and mono, two power-sapping ailments if ever there...

Tim Hudson (SP—Braves) Not surprising that Tim Hudson took it on the chin Friday night. He lasted just 5.2 innings and allowed six earned runs. The guy had it coming. Certainly, Hudson has had a solid year: 200+ innings, opponents...

Ryan Dempster: Dempster looked to be on his way to breaking a trend of alternating good and bad months this season as he entered Thursday night’s start with a 1.45 ERA in September after posting a solid 2.89 ERA. Unfortunately...

Chris Sale: After just 11 career minor league appearances, the White Sox promoted Sale to the majors where he has more than held his own, 1.47 ERA and a perfect 3 for 3 in saves. His strike out/ground ball package...

Kevin Millwood- BAL- Cold- Millwood has given up twice as many homers (20) in Camden Yards as he has on the road this year. His ERA at home (5.08) is almost half a run lower than his road mark (.252)...

Dan Uggla (2B - Marlins) - I’ve said it before, but I don’t think Uggla gets nearly the credit he deserves. He has four straight 30+ HR seasons, three straight of 90+ RBI (he will hit 100 RBI this season),...

James Shields SP (TB) – I was skeptical about Shields’ improved K/9 this season, but he has managed to sustain a high level of dominance. He entered last night’s start with a K/9 of 8.47, by far a career high...

Brandon Allen: After a big power season in Triple-A, 25 HR in 371 AB, Allen is showing some pop during his September audition with the D’Backs, 1 HR and 3 doubles in 27 AB. His power and plate patience, 18%...

Curtis Granderson (OF - Yankees) - Overall, its been a disappointing season for Granderson and his owners. Afterall, there were huge expectations for him moving to NY, having the short porch in RF, and plenty of lineup protection. At least...

Andy Pettitte (SP—Yankees) Although he didn't factor into the decision on Sunday in his return, Andy Pettitte looked like he hadn't missed any time at all. He hasn't pitched in more than two months and he pitched six strong innings,...

Chris Johnson (3B-HOU) – If you think about the Astros’ 3B situation throughout the years, it’s been a position the organization has really struggled with since the days of Ken Caminiti. Morgan Ensberg had a brief run of success, even...

the Phillies. He was 3-for-4 with a dinger yesterday, bringing his September average to .361, OBP to .418, with 3 HR, and 11 RBI. Ibanez goes to extended streaks of hot and cold and fortuantely for fantasy owners, he’s ending...

Austin Jackson: I remain perplexed that on September 19th, Austin Jackson sits with an average right at .300. The K Rate remains extremely high and while Jackson has posted a very strong 24% LD Rate, his career minor league LD...

Mat Latos (SP—Padres) It's crunch time as the season comes to a close and it really appears that the Padres have been feeling the pressure. Their pitching has been the stabilizing force throughout the season and Mat Latos has been...

Edinson Volquez: Volquez made his 2nd strong start since being recalled as he limited the DBacks to 3 ER’s over 6 2/3 innings allowing 6 hits and 2 walks, while striking out 7. As with most Tommy-John recoveries Volquez big...

Zack Greinke: Greinke traded some dominance for more ground balls, 2009/2010 K/9’s 9.5/7.3, BB/9’s 2.0/2.3, and GB%’s 40%/47%. While the 2009 skill set is preferable, Greinke can succeed with either set. Some of the blame for the rise in ERA...

Trevor Cahill- OAK- Cold- We may be starting to see some regression to the mean kick in here. In 2 of his last 4 starts, Cahill has gotten bombed and his BABIP has risen up a bit to .224. Also,...

Andre Ethier (OF - Dodgers) - Ethier has really slumped in September, hitting just .200 with a .304 OBP for the month with 13 K’s and just 3 extra base hits. He might have broken out of it last night,...

Dan Hudson- ARI- Rookie- Hudson threw another gem for the Diamondbacks, throwing 8 shutout innings in which he allowed 4 hits and a walk while striking out 8. What’s the big difference since Hudson came over from the AL at...

Zack Greinke SP (KC) – Greinke pitched well last night until a rough 6th inning, but he has certainly been a disappointment for fantasy owners this season. The bad news is that Greinke will probably never repeat his magical ’09...

Chris Narveson - OK, maybe I'm back on the bandwagon. Despite a 5.05 ERA, Narveson hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in an outing since the end of July, and last night's solid start against Houston gives him 4...

The Rays are expected to promote 24-year-old left-hander Jake McGee to augment their bullpen down the stretch. Jake was killer as a reliever after his promotion to AAA (1 start in 11 appearances) posting an 0.52 ERA over 17.1 IP...

Josh Thole (C-NYM) – The Mets haven’t done a lot right or had a lot go right in the last couple years, but jettisoning Rod Barajas in favor of more playing time for Josh Thole was one of those “right”...

Kyle Drabek (SP—Blue Jays) The Blue Jays have announced Sunday that they are bringing up top pitching prospect Kyle Drabek to make his Major-League debut on Wednesday against Baltimore. Drabek was the prized piece that Toronto received in return from...

Carlos Carrasco SP (CLE) – In his first 2 starts this season, Carrasco showed excellent command (3.33 K/BB ratio) along with an outstanding ability to get groundballs (64.1 GB%). Although he received two no decisions, the result was a very...

Carlos Beltran: Since returning to the Mets, Beltran has struggled, 3/20/.235 with 3 steals in 170 AB. With no real change in his approach at the plate, 2008/2009/2010 BB%’s 13%/13%/15% and Ct%’s 84%/86%/83%, the decline in his power and speed...

Jordan Walden - Fernando Rodney blew his second straight save last night against the Mariners, and he's allowed 11 hits and 5 runs in his last 4 appearances. Meanwhile, Jordan Walden has allowed 7 hits and 1 run in his...

Johan Santana (SP—Mets) For the second straight year, Johan Santana's season has ended early due to injury. Last season, his elbow was an issue and this season he has a tear in the anterior capsule of his left shoulder. The...

Drew Stubbs: Since Jim Edmonds went down with an oblique injury, Drew Stubbs has reclaimed his starting CF role and thrived hitting .296/.363/.507 in August and getting off to a 9-29 start here in September. Stubbs contact issues and below...

Carl Pavano – One of the biggest surprises in fantasy baseball this season, Carl Pavano just keeps chugging along as he enters today’s start with a 3.52 ERA and 3.71 FIP. Pavano’s K/9 has dropped from 6.64 in ’09 to...

Brad Bergesen- BAL- Hot- Bergesen has been making positive steps in realizing his potential. Since July 31st he has posted quality starts in 5 of his 8 outings. That may not seem that great, but it is an improvement over...

Omar Infante (2B - Braves) - Just another multi-hit game for Omar Infante who now has four this month to bring his season average to .342. This isn’t just a hot streak for Infante. He has been doing this all...