Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around major league baseball to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 6 (May 7 – May 13) of the 2012 fantasy baseball season.
American League:
6 games: KC, LAA, NYY, OAK, SEA, TB, TOR
7 games: BAL, BOS, CWS, DET, MIN, TEX
8 games: CLE
Hitters:
Brian Dozier will be the new starting shortstop for the Minnesota Twins once he is promoted from Triple-A. Dozier is hitting .276 in 105 at bats with a home run, 12 RBI and two stolen bases. Jamey Carroll and Alexi Casilla will split time at second base once Dozier arrives in Minnesota. Dozier will replace Justin Morneau on the Twins roster after Morneau was placed on the disabled list with a sore wrist.
Pitchers:
Staring pitcher Liam Hendriks was demoted to Triple-A and will miss out on two starts next week for the Minnesota Twins. Scott Diamond was promoted from Triple-A Rochester to replace him in the rotation where he had a 2.60 ERA in 34 2/3 innings with seven walks allowed a...
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PLAYERS:
Brian Dozier,
Jamey Carroll,
Alexi Casilla,
Justin Morneau,
Liam Hendriks,
Scott Diamond,
Scott Downs,
LaTroy Hawkins,
Jordan Walden,
Doug Fister,
Felipe Paulino,
Ruben Tejada,
Bobby Abreu,
James Loney,
Juan Rivera,
Alex Gonzalez,
Cesar Izturis,
Cliff Lee,
Kyle Kendrick,
Huston Street,
Andrew Cashner
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees
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