Let's start today's festivities with a shout-out to David Wells on the 15th anniversary of his perfect game, which remains the best sporting event I've ever attended. Keeping with an annual blog tradition, the excerpt below is from my post on the 10th anniversary of the game.

***

... it (also) represented what I love most about baseball - you never know when something great is going to happen, or who's going to make it happen. In basketball, if someone is going to have an all-time game, you know it's going to be someone like Kobe or LeBron or D-Wade. In football, the Giants recently pulled a shocker, but it was the Super Bowl - it's supposed to be exciting. 

Wells' gem came on a random Sunday afternoon against the Twins. My friend Cogs and his fiancee (now wife) Monica were going to be in town for my cousin's wedding the day before, and he had asked me to pick up tickets. The three of us, along with our friend J.D., got to the game a little late, expecting to sit down for a few beers on a relaxing Sunday afternoon. In the fourth inning, we knew Wells hadn't allowed any hits, and we asked the guy in front of us if he had walked anyone. He turned to us with a grin and said, "Nope."

After that, I felt like I was watching the best suspense thriller ever made - it kept building and building and building. After every out, we'd look at each other but not say anything, because we weren't going to be the ones to jinx it. By the eighth inning, I watched a few pitches while mostly covering my eyes. I honestly can't imagine a sporting event - or any other form of entertainment, for that matter - being so exhiliarating. Whenever I see Wells criticized for being a drunk or a lout, I smile and remember the history I witnessed thanks to him.

One more note: Cogs lived in San Francisco for awhile. Being such a big fan, he kept the game ticket in his wallet (and probably still does). A few years after the game, a friend of his happened to be on a work visit to Macy's in Union Square and spotted Wells. He called Cogs, who tore out of his office and got to Macy's within minutes. Out of breath, Cogs found Wells and asked him to sign the ticket. Wells looked at the ticket before signing and said, "You really carry this thing around with you?"

***

First pitch: The Mets and Cubs get National League action underway at 2:20 p.m. ET, while there are three AL games at 7:05. Also, please note that Saturday's MLB ON FOX coverage begins at 3:30, leading into Rays-O's, White Sox-Angels and Reds-Phillies.

Interleague DH issues: The Astros visit the Pirates, leaving many candidates for the bench this weekend thanks to Chris Carter's versatility. Carlos Pena figures to sit Sunday against lefty Jeff Locke, but Friday/Saturday are up in the air.

Streaming starters: Another strong outing from Marlins' rookie Jose Fernandez raised our record to 27-16. The weekend selections are Ubaldo Jimenez (owned in 12.8 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) versus the Mariners tonight, Brandon McCarthy (6.4 percent owned) against the Marlins on Saturday, and Miami's Ricky Nolasco (2.3 percent owned) in his Sunday matchup with the D-backs.

On to the news:

• Rays SP David Price (triceps) is on the DL, but is only expected to miss two or three starts. The Rays haven't decided who will take Price's rotation slot starting on Monday, but Jake Odorizzi appears to be the favorite.

FANTASY NEWS
Check out the latest
fantasy baseball news
and advice on FOXSports.com!
• In other Rays' news, closer Fernando Rodney walked four batters while blowing Thursday's game against the Red Sox. Rodney has walked 15 batters in 15 1/3 innings, matching his walk total for all of 2012. The Rays haven't said anything about a change, but you might want to start speculating on Joel Peralta. 
• Andy Pettitte left last night's game during the fifth inning with back issues, and the Yankees are hoping it was just a spasm. Stay tuned.
• The Red Sox are targeting a Monday return from the DL for Andrew Bailey, who will reclaim his closer role upon activation. Thanks for your service, Junichi Tazawa. You haven't saved any games yet, but maybe you will this weekend. And if Bailey gets hurt again, fantasy owners may need you again later this season.
• The Rangers are hoping to get A.J. Pierzynski off the DL on Tuesday.
• Diamondbacks OF Adam Eaton had two hits and stole two bases in his minor-league rehab game last night. Eaton is owned in 7.5 percent of FOXSports.com leagues, and could be a week or so away from activation. Time to stash, folks.
• The Justin Verlander-Yu Darvish matchup didn't live up to any of the hype, huh?
• Reds OF Chris Heisey re-injured his hamstring in a rehab game earlier this week, and will be out awhile longer.
• Rockies SP Jeff Francis is on the DL with a strained groin.
• Royals OF Jarrod Dyson (ankle) is probably headed to the DL.
• Still trying to suck us in, eh, Francisco Liriano? I've been down this road a time or seven before, and it's not gonna work any more.
• Nats' news: Jayson Werth's return has been delayed a bit, and Ross Detwiler's back will cause him to miss at least one start, with more details TBD.
• Welcome back, Jason Heyward!

See you back here Monday morning.

Ouch, Phil Hughes. Your fantasy owners aren't going to forget that outing any time soon.

First pitch: The Mets and Cardinals kick off the National League schedule at 1:45 p.m. ET, while AL action begins at 7:05 with Mariners-Yankees.

Interleague DH issues: None.

Streaming starters: Mike Leake cruised through 6 2/3 shutout innings against the hapless Marlins to raise our record to 26-16 for the season. After the game, Dusty Baker seemed to indicate that Leake will keep his rotation slot when Johnny Cueto returns from the DL. Your move, Tony Cingrani.

Today's pick is Marlins' rookie Jose Fernandez (owned in 18.3 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) versus the Reds, while Friday's selection is the improving Ubaldo Jimenez (9 percent owned) against the Mariners. As I said to Ryan Fowler on Wednesday's Fantasy 15 podcast, I'm not yet sold on Ubaldo's recent success, but I'm willing to stream him in this spot.

On to the news:

• Rays SP David Price left his Wednesday start with a triceps strain, and even though the team said later that the MRI results didn't indicate anything serious, it's "probably unlikely" that he'll make his next start, per manager Joe Maddon. We might know today if Price needs a stint on the DL.
• You didn't cut Brandon League too quickly, right? He saved last night's game after Kenley Jansen set him up. What happens next? Heck if I know, but for the time being, both pitchers should be owned in just about every format. The Dodgers probably want League to keep the job, and he'll merely have to be adequate (instead of his current horrible) to do that.

FANTASY NEWS
Check out the latest
fantasy baseball news
and advice on FOXSports.com!
• Nationals OF Bryce Harper, who is still sore after crashing into an outfield wall Monday night, pinch-hit Wednesday and might be able to play tonight. If you haven't seen the Monday play, here's the video. I feel pain just watching it.
• White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham (hand) is probably 10 days away from coming off the DL.
• Royals OF Jarrod Dyson sprained his ankle Wednesday, and his prognosis is TBD. He was just starting to play a lot, too.
• Rookie lefty John Gast has earned another start for the Cardinals.
• Felix Hernandez (back) is expected to make his next scheduled start.
• Brett Anderson's ankle acted up after a Sunday rehab start, and his return has been delayed.
• The Indians plan to activate RP Vinnie Pestano from the DL on Friday.
• Astros SP Bud Norris (back) is still a DL candidate - we'll know one way or the other before his scheduled Sunday start.
• Manny Machado is a stud.
• Signs point to Braves OF Jason Heyward being activated this weekend.
• Please visit my weekly chat session today at 2 p.m. ET. I know you don't have anything better to do.

See you back here tomorrow morning.

Ouch, Phil Hughes. Your fantasy owners aren't going to forget that outing any time soon.

First pitch: The Mets and Cardinals kick off the National League schedule at 1:45 p.m. ET, while AL action begins at 7:05 with Mariners-Yankees.

Interleague DH issues: None.

Streaming starters: Mike Leake cruised through 6 2/3 shutout innings against the hapless Marlins to raise our record to 26-16 for the season. After the game, Dusty Baker seemed to indicate that Leake will keep his rotation slot when Johnny Cueto returns from the DL. Your move, Tony Cingrani.

Today's pick is Marlins' rookie Jose Fernandez (owned in 18.3 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) versus the Reds, while Friday's selection is the improving Ubaldo Jimenez (9 percent owned) against the Mariners. As I said to Ryan Fowler on Wednesday's Fantasy 15 podcast, I'm not yet sold on Ubaldo's recent success, but I'm willing to stream him in this spot.

On to the news:

• Rays SP David Price left his Wednesday start with a triceps strain, and even though the team said later that the MRI results didn't indicate anything serious, it's "probably unlikely" that he'll make his next start, per manager Joe Maddon. We might know today if Price needs a stint on the DL.
• You didn't cut Brandon League too quickly, right? He saved last night's game after Kenley Jansen set him up. What happens next? Heck if I know, but for the time being, both pitchers should be owned in just about every format. The Dodgers probably want League to keep the job, and he'll merely have to be adequate (instead of his current horrible) to do that.

FANTASY NEWS
Check out the latest
fantasy baseball news
and advice on FOXSports.com!
• Nationals OF Bryce Harper, who is still sore after crashing into an outfield wall Monday night, pinch-hit Wednesday and might be able to play tonight. If you haven't seen the Monday play, here's the video. I feel pain just watching it.
• White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham (hand) is probably 10 days away from coming off the DL.
• Royals OF Jarrod Dyson sprained his ankle Wednesday, and his prognosis is TBD. He was just starting to play a lot, too.
• Rookie lefty John Gast has earned another start for the Cardinals.
• Felix Hernandez (back) is expected to make his next scheduled start.
• Brett Anderson's ankle acted up after a Sunday rehab start, and his return has been delayed.
• The Indians plan to activate RP Vinnie Pestano from the DL on Friday.
• Astros SP Bud Norris (back) is still a DL candidate - we'll know one way or the other before his scheduled Sunday start.
• Manny Machado is a stud.
• Signs point to Braves OF Jason Heyward being activated this weekend.
• Please visit my weekly chat session today at 2 p.m. ET. I know you don't have anything better to do.

See you back here tomorrow morning.

R.A. Dickey gave up two runs in six innings last night, striking out 10 batters. Maybe he's turning the corner?

First pitch: The Padres and Orioles have an interleague matchup at 12:35 p.m. ET.

Interleague DH issues: The Indians figure to trot out the same lineup as last night against Phillies' lefty Cole Hamels, so don't expect anything interesting there.

Streaming starters: Scott Kazmir wasn't so great last night, so we're down to 25-16 for the season. Today's pick is Mike Leake (owned in 2.4 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) at Miami, while Thursday's selection is Marlins' phenom Jose Fernandez (16.8 percent owned) versus the Reds.

On to the news:

• Closer alert! Kenley Jansen got a one-out save last night for the Dodgers. The Los Angeles Times reports that Jansen has "apparently taken over the closer role," but the team website's game story quoted a non-committal Don Mattingly as saying, "I had to go with the guy who's throwing the ball best; as much as anything he's (Jansen) been throwing the ball better than anybody." Mattingly also said "We'll see" when asked if Jansen is his new closer. This smells like a change that might never be reversed thanks to the beastly Jansen. What to do here? Grab Jansen (46.8 percent owned) if you can, and hold League for a little while longer if you own him.
• In other Dodger news, Zack Greinke is tonight's confirmed starter.
• Astros 2B Jose Altuve has been placed on the bereavement list due to the loss of his grandmother, and is expected to rejoin the team on Saturday. Speedy Jake Elmore (8 SB at Triple A this season) was called up and played in Altuve's place last night.
• OF Coco Crisp is expected to come off the DL today for the A's.
• It sounds like the outfield fence at Dodger Stadium scored a bigger Monday night win over Bryce Harper than we thought. Harper missed last night's game after feeling nauseous all day, and probably won't play tonight, either. Concussion tests did come back negative, though.
• The Mariners seem to think the back issue that forced Felix Hernandez to leave Tuesday's game (which the bullpen promptly coughed up) isn't serious.
• Blue Jays OF Melky Cabrera, who has been dealing with hamstring soreness, will have an MRI today. The MelkMan had four hits last night, so don't worry too much if you own him.
• With Matt Garza tracking toward a return from the DL early next week, Carlos Villanueva could be headed to the bullpen.
• Braves OF B.J. Upton missed Tuesday's game with a sore shoulder, but hopes to play today.
• Big Papi is dealing with an oblique injury? No wonder he's not hitting .400 anymore!
• News you wouldn't have cared about a month ago: The Cubs expect 3B Luis Valbuena (finger) to return today after a four-day absence.
• Johnny Cueto is on track to return to the Reds for his next start, probably on Monday - which is Mike Leake's turn. That doesn't necessarily mean he'll take Leake's rotation spot instead of Tony Cingrani's, though.
• Look for Yankees DH Travis Hafner to miss a couple more days with his sore shoulder.

See you back here tomorrow morning.

Looking for an early fantasy MVP? How about Brewers SS Jean Segura, who's batting .368 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases. Based on draft position, he's been killing it.

First pitch: We've got 7:05 p.m. ET starts in both leagues.

Interleague DH issues: The Indians are in Philadelphia, but with Lonnie Chisenhall having been sent to the minors, Mark Reynolds has taken over at third base. Their 1B/OF/DH logjam is less crowded, and Ryan Raburn being the likely odd man out hurts far fewer fantasy owners. The Padres and Giants will use designated hitters to be determined in their visits to AL parks.

Streaming starters: Travis Wood's stellar outing raised our record to 25-15 on the season. Tonight's pick is the resurgent Scott Kazmir (owned in 13.6 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) versus the Phillies, while Wednesday's selection is Cincinnati's Mike Leake (1.7 percent owned) against the Marlins in Miami.

On to the news:

• Yankees OF Curtis Granderson got another hit in a Triple-A rehab game last night, and tweeted later that he was "in the car on the way back to NY." Assuming that Granderson makes his 2013 debut tonight against Felix Hernandez, who comes out of the Yankee lineup? Ichiro Suzuki would be the smart choice to stay benched most of the time, but maybe hot-hitting Vernon Wells will get a rest tonight against the right-handed King Felix. 
• Tigers OF Austin Jackson has been placed on the DL with a low-grade hamstring injury that shouldn't keep him out for too long. Rookie Avisail Garcia has been called up to take some of Jackson's playing time, and will be of interest to AL-only owners thanks to his 1.076 minor-league OPS this season.
• Nationals OF Bryce Harper received 11 stitches under his chin after crashing into the outfield fence last night at Dodger Stadium. Harper left the game, but later tested negative for a concussion and is day-to-day.
• Speaking of the Dodgers, they still haven't announced their Wednesday starter, but Steve Dilbeck of the Los Angeles Times is pretty sure it will be Zack Greinke. Greinke's teammate, Josh Beckett, left Monday's start with a "tweaked" groin and a bad case of suck.
• Astros 2B Jose Altuve is day-to-day with a dislocated jaw, and that's a baseball injury I've never heard before. Teammate Bud Norris left Monday's start with a back injury, and his status is TBD.
• I tried to tell you that Royals manager Ned Yost loves OF Jarrod Dyson, who led off again last night. Dyson stole 30 bases last season in a part-time role, and is now worth a look in anything deeper than a 12-team mixed league.
• A's OF Josh Reddickmight need wrist surgery? Ugh.
• Aaron Hicks!
• Pirates 2B Neil Walker came off the DL last night and batted fifth. Start him if that's what you were doing before his injury.
• Rick Ankiel is now part of a center-field platoon for the Mets. If this matters to you in any mixed league, you're in trouble.
• Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) is probably headed for the DL.
• OF Jason Heyward apparently won't come off the DL until Friday at the earliest.

See you back here tomorrow morning.

Looking for an early fantasy MVP? How about Brewers SS Jean Segura, who's batting .368 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases. Based on draft position, he's been killing it.

First pitch: We've got 7:05 p.m. ET starts in both leagues.

Interleague DH issues: The Indians are in Philadelphia, but with Lonnie Chisenhall having been sent to the minors, Mark Reynolds has taken over at third base. Their 1B/OF/DH logjam is less crowded, and Ryan Raburn being the likely odd man out hurts far fewer fantasy owners. The Padres and Giants will use designated hitters to be determined in their visits to AL parks.

Streaming starters: Travis Wood's stellar outing raised our record to 25-15 on the season. Tonight's pick is the resurgent Scott Kazmir (owned in 13.6 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) versus the Phillies, while Wednesday's selection is Cincinnati's Mike Leake (1.7 percent owned) against the Marlins in Miami.

On to the news:

• Yankees OF Curtis Granderson got another hit in a Triple-A rehab game last night, and tweeted later that he was "in the car on the way back to NY." Assuming that Granderson makes his 2013 debut tonight against Felix Hernandez, who comes out of the Yankee lineup? Ichiro Suzuki would be the smart choice to stay benched most of the time, but maybe hot-hitting Vernon Wells will get a rest tonight against the right-handed King Felix. 
• Tigers OF Austin Jackson has been placed on the DL with a low-grade hamstring injury that shouldn't keep him out for too long. Rookie Avisail Garcia has been called up to take some of Jackson's playing time, and will be of interest to AL-only owners thanks to his 1.076 minor-league OPS this season.
• Nationals OF Bryce Harperreceived 11 stitches under his chin after crashing into the outfield fence last night at Dodger Stadium. Harper left the game, but later tested negative for a concussion and is day-to-day.
• Speaking of the Dodgers, they still haven't announced their Wednesday starter, but Steve Dilbeck of the Los Angeles Times is pretty sure it will be Zack Greinke. Greinke's teammate, Josh Beckett, left Monday's start with a "tweaked" groin and a bad case of suck.
• Astros 2B Jose Altuve is day-to-day with a dislocated jaw, and that's a baseball injury I've never heard before. Teammate Bud Norris left Monday's start with a back injury, and his status is TBD.
• I tried to tell you that Royals manager Ned Yost loves OF Jarrod Dyson, who led off again last night. Dyson stole 30 bases last season in a part-time role, and is now worth a look in anything deeper than a 12-team mixed league.
• A's OF Josh Reddickmight need wrist surgery? Ugh.
• Aaron Hicks!
• Pirates 2B Neil Walker came off the DL last night and batted fifth. Start him if that's what you were doing before his injury.
• Rick Ankiel is now part of a center-field platoon for the Mets. If this matters to you in any mixed league, you're in trouble.
• Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) is probably headed for the DL.
• OF Jason Heyward apparently won't come off the DL until Friday at the earliest.

See you back here tomorrow morning.

It sounds like Joba Chamberlain has avoided a guaranteed public relations loss by making up with Mariano Rivera after a Saturday spat. That's good, as Chamberlain would have been better off throwing a sack full of golden retriever puppies off the George Washington Bridge than having Yankee fans think he insulted Rivera.

First pitch: The Yankees and Indians play the first game of their doubleheader at 12:05 p.m. ET to start the AL day. NL action begins at 7:05 with a pair of games.

Interleague DH issues: None today, but starting Tuesday, the Indians will probably sit Mark Reynolds, Nick Swisher or Drew Stubbs (my pick) when they play in Philadelphia.

Streaming starters: Dan Straily struggled Friday, Vance Worley wasn't good outisde of notching a win on Saturday, and Chris Capuano was just fine against the Marlins on Sunday. We're 24-15 on the season.

Today's pick is underrated Cub Travis Wood (owned in 38.4 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) against the Rockies, while Tuesday's selection is the still-underowned Scott Kazmir (8.5 percent owned) on the road in Philly.

On to the news:

• After coming through Friday's rehab start without any issues, Zack Greinke thinks he's ready to pitch for the Dodgers against the Nationals on Wednesday, but the team hasn't made a decision yet on his return from the DL. If I owned Greinke in a league that required lineups to be set today, I'd activate him. If the Dodgers are planning to let him pitch somewhere, why not in Dodger Stadium to help them climb out of last place?

FANTASY NEWS
Check out the latest
fantasy baseball news
and advice on FOXSports.com!
• Besides, the Nats won't have OF Jayson Werth, who is on the DL with a strained hamstring. Roger Bernadina has been playing more often than not in Werth's absence, and should be an NL-only consideration despite his current .289 OPS.
• OF Jason Heyward could come off the DL at any time, but weekly leaguers might want to keep him benched in case the Braves wait a few more days.
• It sounds like Diamondbacks OF Adam Eaton is about a week or so away from making his 2013 debut. Is he going to displace the surprising A.J. Pollock? Hmm ...
• Speedy Jays OF Rajai Davis is on the DL with an oblique injury. Someday, Davis will enter the season 18th on a team's outfield depth chart and still find a way to steal 30 bases.
• With Eduardo Nunez (oblique) on the DL, the Yankees are going with Jayson Nix at shortstop. No, I don't know how they keep winning.
• The Red Sox have placed C David Ross on the seven-day concussion DL and called up the solid Ryan Lavarnway. Lavarnway is a short-term AL-only option who might play a few times this week. In other Red Sox news, here's a link to info on Joel Hanrahan's season-ending surgery, in case you missed it.
• Rockies OF Charlie Blackmon homered Sunday after getting called up to replace the injured Michael Cuddyer on the roster, but look for speedy Eric Young Jr. to get more playing time.
• This neck strain of Adrian Gonzalez's is getting annoying, huh?
• Ryan Madson could be back with the Angels sometime this week. He probably won't close right away, though.
• The A's hope to get OFs Coco Crisp and Chris Young back from the DL on Wednesday.
• Rays OF Desmond Jennings missed the weekend with a groin injury, but is expected to return tomorrow.

See you back here tomorrow morning.

Another day, another save for Heath Bell. He's owned in just 6.5 percent of FOXSports.com leagues - what's everyone waiting for? 

First pitch: Both leagues get going shortly after 7 p.m. ET.

Interleague DH issues: The Padres visit the Rays this weekend, so watch for Carlos Quentin to get some DH time. That could give Kyle Blanks some starts in the outfield.

Streaming starters: Way to go, Scott Kazmir! His terrific outing raised our record to 23-13. The weekend selections are Dan Straily (3.3 percent owned) at Seattle tonight, Minnesota's struggling Vance Worley (1.6 percent owned) against the Orioles on Saturday, and Dodger lefty Chris Capuano (1.1 percent owned) versus the Marlins on Sunday.

On to the news:

• Michael Bourn has been activated from the DL and will be in the lineup tonight for the Indians, so start him if you've got him. If you recently picked up Ryan Raburn, his playing time is about to be reduced by quite a bit.
• In the speedy recovery department, Zack Greinke will pitch in a minor-league rehab game tonight with an eye on returning to the Dodger rotation next week.

FANTASY NEWS
Check out the latest
fantasy baseball news
and advice on FOXSports.com!
• Angels SS Erick Aybar is day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game with a hamstring injury.
• Angels SP Tommy Hanson will miss his scheduled Friday start due to "family issues," according to the team's website. His replacement is TBD.
• Braves OF Jason Heyward started a rehab assignment Thursday, and you can probably expect him to come off the DL early next week. Teammate Brandon Beachy will begin his rehab assignment next week with an eye on a mid-June return. If you want to stash Beachy, he owned in just 4.6 percent of FOXSports.com leagues. I feel like I'm not as excited as others are about his 2013 potential.
• So, Joel Hanrahan (forearm) has been moved to the 60-day DL, and might need surgery. There's no need to hang onto him, folks.
• In better reliever news, Arizona's J.J. Putz isn't expected to need elbow surgery, but he'll be shut down for at least a couple of weeks before being re-evaluated.
• Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez has been placed on the DL with a blister on his right thumb. Steve Johnson will start in Gonzalez's place on Saturday, and he should only be considered as AL-only roster filler.
• Johnny Cueto threw three innings in a Thursday rehab start, and could be back with the Reds as soon as May 19.
• Reading Ned Yost's comments about Jeff Francoeur in this article, I think Yost is (again) itching to get speedy Jarrod Dyson in the lineup more often. Just a hunch.
• Tyler Cloyd is taking Roy Halladay's rotation slot with the Phillies tonight. The 25-year-old Cloyd isn't a highly-regarded prospect, but he's been missing some bats this season. Keep an eye on him, NL-only owners.
• Pirates 2B Neil Walker could come off the DL as soon as Sunday.
• Does anyone else think Yu Darvish might strike out 30 Astros on Saturday night?
• Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson (triceps) probably won't come off the DL until June.

See you back here Monday morning.

They really reviewed this and still didn't call it a home run? What the ...

First pitch: The A's, Indians and hopefully some new umpires start the American League day at 12:05 p.m. ET, while the Yankees and Rockies get the senior circuit involved at 3:10. The third matinee is Tigers-Nationals at 4:05, so set your lineups early.

Interleague DH issues: Another day in Washington means another day on the bench for Tigers DH Victor Martinez. Travis Hafner can expect another day off for the Yankees as well.

Streaming starters: Ricky Nolasco's fine outing raised our streaming starter record to 22-13 (Jason Marquis also would have worked out, in case you were wondering). Today's pick is Cleveland's Scott Kazmir (owned in 1.1 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) against the A's, while Friday's selection is A's rookie Dan Straily (2.6 percent owned) versus the Mariners in Seattle.

On to the news:

• Phillies SP Roy Halladay needs shoulder surgery, and is expected to miss at least three months. The only people who should keep Halladay are A) those with unused DL slots, and B) keeper leaguers. Everyone else can ditch him.
• Heath Bell gets the first shot to replace J.J. Putz as the Diamondbacks' closer, and saved Wednesday's game after giving up a leadoff double. Putz's prognosis is undetermined, but on Wednesday's Fantasy 15 podcast, our friend Jeff Erickson from RotoWire (who was at the game) didn't sound optimistic.

FANTASY NEWS
Check out the latest
fantasy baseball news
and advice on FOXSports.com!
• Here's the story on Vernon Wells appearing at third base last night. Is anyone still in a league that adds positional eligibility after one game? Wells also had three hits - including a home run - with two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in the Yankees' win. Way to earn that $21 million, Vernon!
• Despite the imminent return of Kyuji Fujikawa, Kevin Gregg has been named as the Cubs' closer. Who wants to bet on when Gregg will cough up the job?
• No, I don't know why new Red Sox closer Junichi Tazawa entered last night's game with his team down by six runs. Maybe he needed the work.
• Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki (groin) sat yesterday because they didn't want him to play on a wet field, and the same circumstance might present itself today, as Denver's forecast calls for isolated thunderstorms. Don't activate Tulo until we know he's in the lineup.
• Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez left Wednesday's game after aggravating his strained neck. Gonzalez said he'd be ready to play Friday, but let's keep an eye on this situation.
• Rangers C A.J. Pierzynski is on the DL with a strained oblique. If you're not ready to roll with Pierzynski's real-life replacement, Geovany Soto, plenty of power-hitting, bad-BA catchers are available. Jarrod Saltalamacchia (14.2 percent owned) is one.
• Yankees OF Curtis Granderson begins a Triple-A rehab assignment today. He could be back in 10-14 days.
• Nationals OF Jayson Werth will have an MRI today on his hamstring. He's been out of commission for six days, so let's hope he gets things figured out.
• We should know today if Michael Bourn will return from the DL this weekend for the Indians.
• Here comes another Marlins' prospect! 2B Derek Dietrich has been called up from Double A, where he was batting .282 with four homers and a .915 OPS. Dietrich's pop is worth a look in NL-only leagues, but he figures to struggle.
• Reds SP Johnny Cueto is scheduled for a minor-league rehab start today. He could be back with the Reds by next Sunday or Monday.
• Red Sox 3B Will Middlebrooks (ribs) is day-to-day.
• Orioles 2B Brian Roberts will have surgery today on his injured hamstring. Note to my dad and others who are waiting around for Roberts: The last time he played 60 or more games was 2009.
• It's chat day! Be there at 2 p.m. ET.

See you back here tomorrow morning.

They really reviewed this and still didn't call it a home run? What the ...

First pitch: The A's, Indians and hopefully some new umpires start the American League day at 12:05 p.m. ET, while the Yankees and Rockies get the senior circuit involved at 3:10. The third matinee is Tigers-Nationals at 4:05, so set your lineups early.

Interleague DH issues: Another day in Washington means another day on the bench for Tigers DH Victor Martinez. Travis Hafner can expect another day off for the Yankees as well.

Streaming starters: Ricky Nolasco's fine outing raised our streaming starter record to 22-13 (Jason Marquis also would have worked out, in case you were wondering). Today's pick is Cleveland's Scott Kazmir (owned in 1.1 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) against the A's, while Friday's selection is A's rookie Dan Straily (2.6 percent owned) versus the Mariners in Seattle.

On to the news:

• Phillies SP Roy Halladay needs shoulder surgery, and is expected to miss at least three months. The only people who should keep Halladay are A) those with unused DL slots, and B) keeper leaguers. Everyone else can ditch him.
• Heath Bell gets the first shot to replace J.J. Putz as the Diamondbacks' closer, and saved Wednesday's game after giving up a leadoff double. Putz's prognosis is undetermined, but on Wednesday's Fantasy 15 podcast, our friend Jeff Erickson from RotoWire (who was at the game) didn't sound optimistic.

FANTASY NEWS
Check out the latest
fantasy baseball news
and advice on FOXSports.com!
• Here's the story on Vernon Wells appearing at third base last night. Is anyone still in a league that adds positional eligibility after one game? Wells also had three hits - including a home run - with two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in the Yankees' win. Way to earn that $21 million, Vernon!
• Despite the imminent return of Kyuji Fujikawa, Kevin Gregg has been named as the Cubs' closer. Who wants to bet on when Gregg will cough up the job?
• No, I don't know why new Red Sox closer Junichi Tazawa entered last night's game with his team down by six runs. Maybe he needed the work.
• Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki (groin) sat yesterday because they didn't want him to play on a wet field, and the same circumstance might present itself today, as Denver's forecast calls for isolated thunderstorms. Don't activate Tulo until we know he's in the lineup.
• Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez left Wednesday's game after aggravating his strained neck. Gonzalez said he'd be ready to play Friday, but let's keep an eye on this situation.
• Rangers C A.J. Pierzynski is on the DL with a strained oblique. If you're not ready to roll with Pierzynski's real-life replacement, Geovany Soto, plenty of power-hitting, bad-BA catchers are available. Jarrod Saltalamacchia (14.2 percent owned) is one.
• Yankees OF Curtis Granderson begins a Triple-A rehab assignment today. He could be back in 10-14 days.
• Nationals OF Jayson Werth will have an MRI today on his hamstring. He's been out of commission for six days, so let's hope he gets things figured out.
• We should know today if Michael Bourn will return from the DL this weekend for the Indians.
• Here comes another Marlins' prospect! 2B Derek Dietrich has been called up from Double A, where he was batting .282 with four homers and a .915 OPS. Dietrich's pop is worth a look in NL-only leagues, but he figures to struggle.
• Reds SP Johnny Cueto is scheduled for a minor-league rehab start today. He could be back with the Reds by next Sunday or Monday.
• Red Sox 3B Will Middlebrooks (ribs) is day-to-day.
• Orioles 2B Brian Roberts will have surgery today on his injured hamstring. Note to my dad and others who are waiting around for Roberts: The last time he played 60 or more games was 2009.
• It's chat day! Be there at 2 p.m. ET.

See you back here tomorrow morning.