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Chase Utley is finally showing signs of turning things around.  Justin Smoak is hitting up. and Jered Weaver has suddenly become a strikeout machine.  Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games: Hitters: Jose Reyes (2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R) - He was the Mets entire offense as he continues his blazing hot stretch. He’s now on an 11-game hitting streak going 21-48 ...

There were high expectations for Carlos Gonzalez entering the 2010 season, and thus far he has lived up to them. Just look at his numbers through Tuesday if you need proof: 236 At Bats .301 Batting Average (71 Hits) 10 Home Runs 42 RBI 41 Runs 8 Stolen Bases .328 On Base Percentage .496 Slugging Percentage .349 Batting Average on Balls in Play He’s showing realistic power (16.1 percent HR/FB), and ...

We’ve been doing updates on a lot of the top prospects recently: Update #1 included Brett Wallace & Daniel Hudson (click here  to view) Update #2 included Carlos Santana & Pedro Alvarez (click here  to view) Update #3 included Desmond Jennings & Jake Arrieta (click here  to view) Update #4 included Madison Bumgarner & Christian Friedrich (click here to view) Now, let’s take a look at four more prime prospects.   Dayan Viciedo —Chicago White Sox—3B Triple-A: .288 (67-233), 13 HR, ...

  Matt LaPorta was bad early on this season. There were high hopes for him entering the year, a prospect with immense talent that would finally receive regular playing time.  Clearly it didn’t happen: 119 At Bats .218 Batting Average (26 Hits) 1 Home Runs 7 RBI 13 Runs 0 Stolen Bases .290 On Base Percentage .277 Slugging Percentage .269 Batting Average on Balls in Play He had a chance to earn regular ...

Yesterday we took a look at the Top 15 Catchers for 2011 (click here to view) for those of you who are already looking to build your team for next season. Today, let’s take a look at the Top 15 First Basemen: Albert Pujols - St. Louis Cardinals Miguel Cabrera - Detroit Tigers Mark Teixeira - New York Yankees Prince Fielder - Milwaukee Brewers Adrian Gonzalez - San Diego Padres Justin Morneau ...

Stephen Strasburg was impressive, but not quite as impressive in his second career start.  Prince Fielder continues to hit home runs, but is not driving in runs.  Zack Greinke turned back the clock to 2009.  Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games: Hitters: Billy Butler (4-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R) -  A much needed breakout.  He had just 3 RBI since May ...

  A pair of starting pitchers found their way onto the disabled list this afternoon: According to Jeff Wilson of the Dallas Morning News, the Texas Rangers have placed Rich Harden on the DL due to "a strained left gluteus muscle." There is currently no word as to who will replace him in the rotation as Alexi Ogando has been recalled to fill his spot on the roster. Ogando has been impressive, posting a ...

Carlos Santana made his much anticipated debut and Tim Lincecum has appeared to have righted the ship. Francisco Liriano stole the show, despite Ubaldo Jimenez getting win #12. Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games: Hitters: Alex Rios (4-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB) -  He has been a perpetual potential breakout candidate for years, but 2010 appears to be it. He’s ...