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After missing a series and returning for a pinch-hit appearance August 13, Jason Kipnis (2B, CLE) returned to the starting lineup August 14. After a blazing hot start to the season, he has cooled off considerably, having not homered since June 17, and only recording three steals since July 1. His year-to-date numbers remain strong, though it appears obvious that his power surge to open the season was a bit over his head. Kipnis had eight home runs by the end of May, but is still looking for his first month with above average power.
Aug 14 2012 11:05pm
Aug 14 2012 11:05pm
In the off-season, there was concern with how Miguel Cabrera (3B, DET) would handle the hot corner. When an errant ground ball fractured his orbital bone in spring training, those fears weren’t quelled. Fast forward to mid-August, and Cabrera is holding his own in the field.
Aug 14 2012 11:04pm
Aug 14 2012 11:04pm
Owners need to take risks and get incremental value if they are going to catch the leaders with less than 50 games to go. Here are some of those calculated risks with MIL, SD, SF, OAK and BAL.
Aug 14 2012 11:03pm
Aug 14 2012 11:03pm
The imminent return of Andrew Bailey should concern Alfredo Aceves owners. OAK may need a new 3B, Jason Castro hopes to pick up where he left off, and more ...
Aug 13 2012 11:05pm
Aug 13 2012 11:05pm
It's NOT a head-scratcher: Carlos Gonzalez is a sure-fire stud.
Aug 13 2012 11:04pm
Aug 13 2012 11:04pm
Need speed? <<That guy ain't available. So look at fast guys on running teams.
Aug 13 2012 11:03pm
Aug 13 2012 11:03pm
The Reds are making due without their starting 1B and 3B and will have to do without Joey Votto for a bit longer. Meanwhile, a couple of unlikely candidates are being eyed for the Royals 2013 rotation.
Aug 12 2012 11:05pm
Aug 12 2012 11:05pm
Lester's bad luck, Ackley's discouraging trends, Reynolds' vanishing power and more ...
Aug 12 2012 11:04pm
Aug 12 2012 11:04pm
The struggles of Jon Lester (LHP, BOS) this season have all come against RH bats. Nobody has been better against lefties.
Aug 12 2012 11:03pm
Aug 12 2012 11:03pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover six three-game series and two four-game sets.
Aug 12 2012 11:02pm
Aug 12 2012 11:02pm
This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews two four-game series and five three-game series.
Aug 12 2012 11:02pm
Aug 12 2012 11:02pm
After missing a series and returning for a pinch-hit appearance August 13, Jason Kipnis (2B, CLE) returned to the starting lineup August 14. After a blazing hot start to the season, he has cooled off considerably, having not homered since June 17, and only recording three steals since July 1. His year-to-date numbers remain strong, though it appears obvious that his power surge to open the season was a bit over his head. Kipnis had eight home runs by the end of May, but is still looking for his first month with above average power.
Aug 14 2012 11:05pm
Aug 14 2012 11:05pm
In the off-season, there was concern with how Miguel Cabrera (3B, DET) would handle the hot corner. When an errant ground ball fractured his orbital bone in spring training, those fears weren’t quelled. Fast forward to mid-August, and Cabrera is holding his own in the field.
Aug 14 2012 11:04pm
Aug 14 2012 11:04pm
Owners need to take risks and get incremental value if they are going to catch the leaders with less than 50 games to go. Here are some of those calculated risks with MIL, SD, SF, OAK and BAL.
Aug 14 2012 11:03pm
Aug 14 2012 11:03pm
The imminent return of Andrew Bailey should concern Alfredo Aceves owners. OAK may need a new 3B, Jason Castro hopes to pick up where he left off, and more ...
Aug 13 2012 11:05pm
Aug 13 2012 11:05pm
It's NOT a head-scratcher: Carlos Gonzalez is a sure-fire stud.
Aug 13 2012 11:04pm
Aug 13 2012 11:04pm
Need speed? <<That guy ain't available. So look at fast guys on running teams.
Aug 13 2012 11:03pm
Aug 13 2012 11:03pm
The Reds are making due without their starting 1B and 3B and will have to do without Joey Votto for a bit longer. Meanwhile, a couple of unlikely candidates are being eyed for the Royals 2013 rotation.
Aug 12 2012 11:05pm
Aug 12 2012 11:05pm
Lester's bad luck, Ackley's discouraging trends, Reynolds' vanishing power and more ...
Aug 12 2012 11:04pm
Aug 12 2012 11:04pm
The struggles of Jon Lester (LHP, BOS) this season have all come against RH bats. Nobody has been better against lefties.
Aug 12 2012 11:03pm
Aug 12 2012 11:03pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover six three-game series and two four-game sets.
Aug 12 2012 11:02pm
Aug 12 2012 11:02pm
This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews two four-game series and five three-game series.
Aug 12 2012 11:02pm
Aug 12 2012 11:02pm
