Pedro Martinez outdueled Tim Lincecum. No, you didn't read that wrong, Pedro Martinez outdueled Tim Lincecum. Martinez went seven innings and struck out nine while allowing just one run. He has been wildly inconsistent. Three of his starts Martinez has lasted five or more innings, and two of them he pitched only two or three innings. I still wouldn't trust him… 
I always give Derrek Lee a hard time and tell you that he sucks, so I have to report when he is on a hot streak. Lee homered for the fifth time in the last seven games, and has 14 RBI over that span. If you have him I would take this time to try to sell high on him. Even with this… 
John Smoltz had his second start of the season interrupted by rain, but it was much better than his first. Smoltz only pitched four innings, but allowed just three hits, one run, and struck out two. I am still on the fence on what to expect from him this season, but this was definitely a step in the right direction. At this point… 
Joey Votto was just a triple short of the cycle, as he looks like he is back from his injury issues and should absolutely be back in your lineups. Votto has the ability to hit for some power, and will also give you a great batting average. He should hit .310-.320 and will give you 20-23 homers even with the games that he… 
Travis Hafner has been hitting up a storm since he returned from the DL with his latest shoulder ailment. Hafner hit his seventh homer of the year, which was his third since coming back on June 5th. Hafner is a guy with big power potential, but his shoulder injuries the past couple of seasons definitely has fantasy players nervous. While I think he… 
Kevin Slowey improved to 9-2 with another solid outing, and perhaps his best as far as fantasy baseball is concerned. Slowey did allow three runs over six innings, but he struck out a season high ten batters. He also walked on guy, bringing his season total to ten in 13 starts. Sure his ERA is over 4.00, but Slowey is getting the job… 
Smoltz is scheduled… The Reds have called up their phenom pitching prospect Homer Bailey to start their game on Thursday. 
Now I know that I have been urging you all to pick up some of the hotter prospects all season long to mixed success. However, today I come to you with a message of caution with Bailey. He has…
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Welcome to the Bigs!
The Mariners sent both of their top prospects to the field tonight as they promotoed both Wladimir Balentien and Jeff Clement. Balentien started in right field, had a homer and three RBI in his debut. Clement didn’t start but came in to replace Johjima and did have a single in his only plate appearance. Balentien strikes out a lot but has had 22-25 HRs in each…Roy Halladay has got a lot to complain about. He has now gone the distance in four consecutive starts,
and his record during this time? 1-3. Granted, they weren’t your traditional complete games (he gave up four runs in one, and five in another), but when your pitcher goes all the way, you gotta score enough runs to get…
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