Week 1: Wednesday's Roundup

Emilio Bonifacio had 5 singles, 2 steals and a run. He's hitting
.750 this year. On the other hand, he plays for the Cubs...

Studs: It was a great day to be unowned or on a FLBG bench! Aaron Harang took a no-hitter into the seventh for the Braves. Emilio Bonifacio went 5 for 7 for the Cubs (who, naturally, lost anyway). Tim Hudson (AL bench) got thw win and struck out 7 in 7.2 scoreless innings. Dan Haren (RMH) struck out 6 and allowed 1 unearned run in a 6-inning win. Gio Gonzalez (RR) hit a solo homer, struck out 6 and allowed 1 run in a 6-inning win. Tony Cingrani (RR) struck out 9 in 7 scoreless innings. 

Duds: Also known as crappy-shortstop day. Starlin Castro (Tanana) went 0 for 6 with an error. Jhonny Peralta (Fish) went 0 for 3 with an error. 

Transactions: Ryan's Roided-Up Rangers send catcher Wilson Ramos to the DL and activate the equally injured Devin Mesoraco.

Scores

Fresh Fish 94, E-3 77

Rocky Mountain High 74, Rookies 48

Pitch You Blockhead 80, Tanana in the Tailpipe 63

Ryan's Rangers 88, Misfits 73

Danger Zaun 80, Arbitration Losers 51

Week 1: Tuesday's Roundup

Freddie Freeman homered off Zach Duke and Kyle Lohse.

Studs: Freddie Freeman (AL) had 2 solo homers and a single. Craig Kimbrel (E-3) had a classic Kimbrel game, striking out the side and earning a save. Alex Wood (PYB) struck out 5 and allowed 1 run in a 7-inning win. 

Duds: Jedd Gyorko (AL) scored a run but committed an error. Evan Gattis (Rookies) singled but committed an error. 

Scores

Fresh Fish 81, E-3 65

Rookies 41, Rocky Mountain High 32

Pitch You Blockhead 69, Tanana in the Tailpipe 61

Ryan's Rangers 40, Misfits 36

Danger Zaun 65, Arbitration Losers 47

Week 1: Monday's Roundup

Opening Day was good for the owners of Cody Asche,
Jimmy Rollins (grand slam) and Ben Revere.

Studs: Jose Fernandez (Zaun) struck out 9 and allowed 1 run in a 6-inning win. Ben Revere (AL) had 3 singles, 3 RBIs, 2 runs and a steal. Francisco Liriano (Misfits) struck out 10 in 6 shutout innings. Cody Asche (Rookies) was a triple short of the cycle, scored 4 runs and drove in 2. Anthony Rendon (Rangers) had a 3-run homer and an RBI double. Yovani Gallardo (Fish) struck out 4 and got the win in 6 shutout innings. Adam Wainwright (Tanana) struck out 9 and got the win in 7 shutout innings. David Wright (E-3) singled 3 times, scored 2 runs and drove in 2. 

Duds: Billy Hamilton (Zaun) went 0 for 4 with 4 Ks. Addison Reed (Rookies) served up a 700-foot, 2-run homer to Buster Posey and took the loss. 

Scores

Fresh Fish 56, E-3 39

Rookies 14, Rocky Mountain High 9

Tanana in the Tailpipe 57, Pitch You Blockhead 30

Misfits 33, Ryan's Rangers 27

Danger Zaun 57, Arbitration Losers 20

Preseason moves

Fresh Fish: Place 2B Marco Scutaro on DL, sign and activate 2B Dan Uggla (April move #1).

Rocky Mountain High: Place SP Mat Latos on DL; activate SP Dan Haren.

Tanana in the Tailpipe: Place SP Cole Hamels on DL, sign and activate SP Brandon McCarthy (April move #1).

Danger Zaun: Place RP Aroldis Chapman on DL, activate RP Jim Henderson.

Week 1: Sunday's Roundup

Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal is tied for the NL lead in
stolen bases — with Adrian Gonzalez.

* Note: Sunday's Padres-Dodgers game is listed under Monday on this week's scoring document.

Welcome back to another season of Studs and Duds! Only one game Sunday, but there were a couple of notable performances.

Studs: Hyun-jin Ryu (Fish) struck out 7 in 7 shutout innings and has racked up 31 points already this season. Andrew Cashner (Zaun) and his curly mullet allowed 1 run in 6 shutout innings while striking out 5.

Duds: Adrian Gonzalez (Zaun) committed an error and went 0 for 4. Hanley Ramirez (PYB) went 0 for 4 with 3 left on base.

Scores

Fresh Fish 14, E-3 0
Rocky Mountain High 2, Rookies 0
Pitch You Blockhead 1, Tanana in the Tailpipe 0
Misfits 1, Ryan's Rangers 0
Danger Zaun 8, Arbitration Losers 0

Pre-draft rule reminders

Just wanted to clarify a few rules before the draft:

• Every player on a team's 40-man roster is eligible to be drafted. After the draft, only players on the 25-man roster are eligible to be added. 
• A reminder that players are eligible to be stolen off your bench if they are not activated for a month. This includes any players on your bench, even if you draft a minor leaguer.
• Moves will be free until first pitch tomorrow night. If you draft a player on the disabled list, you have until then to sign his roster replacement.
• Players added to the eligibility pool midweek are not eligible to be added until the following Monday. This includes players traded into the NL, signed as free agents or brought up from the minors. These players will NOT be eligible to be injury replacements until they go through waivers.
• Check the FBLG rulebook or ask the Commishes for any other rule clarifications.

Spring Training Injury Rundown 4

This week, we're breaking it down by position to make it easy for you, the team owner:

Catcher: Evan Gattis (quad), status unknown. Devin Mesoraco (oblique), status unknown. Yasmani Grandal (knee), might avoid the DL.

First base: None.

Second base: Rafael Furcal (hamstring), expected to return the second week of April. Marco Scutaro (back), status unknown.

One for each Dodgers starting pitcher.

Shortstop: Jean Segura (shoulder), questionable for opening day but not expected to need a DL stint. Freddy Galvis (staph infection), might be back by late April.

Third base: Ed Lucas (broken hand), on the DL for an unknown period. Chase Headley (calf), on track for opening day.

Outfield: Cody Ross (hip), expected back in mid-April. Justin Ruggiano (ankle), expected to be ready for opening day. Matt Kemp (ankle), could be activated next week. Darin Ruf (oblique), expected to miss the first month. Cameron Maybin (biceps), could be back in a month. Chris Denorfia (shoulder), might be ready for opening day. Carlos Quentin (knee), could start the year on the DL.

Starting pitcher: Patrick Corbin, Kris Medlen, Brandon Beachy, Cory Luebke (TJ surgery), out for the year. Bronson Arroyo (back), should avoid a DL stint. Mike Minor (shoulder), out until late April. Gavin Floyd (TJ surgery), out until May. Jake Arrieta (shoulder), out until late April. James McDonald (shoulder tendinitis), status unknown. Mat Latos (knee), out until mid-April. Jhoulys Chacin (shoulder), out until early May. Clayton Kershaw (back), expected to miss a start. Hyun-jin Ryu (toenail), might start Sunday. Josh Beckett (thumb), expected back by mid-April. Chad Billingsley (TJ surgery), out until early May. Jon Niese (elbow), expected to pitch during the first week. Matt Harvey (TJ surgery), expected to miss the season. Cole Hamels (biceps tendinitis), expected back in early May. Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder), status unknown. Jaime Garcia (shoulder), status unknown. Doug Fister (lat), will open the year on the DL. Tyler Chatwood (hamstring), is being evaluated. Tim Lincecum (knee contusion), status unknown.

Relief pitcher: Aroldis Chapman (facial fractures), out at least a month. Jonathan Broxton (forearm), likely to open the year on the DL. Sean Marshall (shoulder), likely to open the year on the DL. Jason Motte (elbow), could return in mid-April.

Scoring Odds and Ends

Couple notes about some scoring odds and ends

• Points from the Dodgers-Dbacks games this weekend will be counted toward individual and team totals, but not toward first week head-to-head totals. Once the draft is over, we'll assign those points to the players as "Entering Week" points.
• The Dodgers and Padres play next Sunday night to "open" the season, but don't play Monday. The Sunday game will go in the Monday column of the opening week scoresheet and will count toward the opening week head-to-head game.
• We never followed up about the potential change to scoring for blown saves. We've decided not to change the rule.... blown saves will not be penalized beyond the runs allowed/loss that may occur.

Please let us know if there are questions.

Spring Training Injury Rundown 3

Arizona: Patrick Corbin (likely Tommy John surgery) is out. OF Cody Ross (hip) should be back in April. SP Bronson Arroyo (back) might not miss a start.

Atlanta: SPs Brandon Beachy and Kris Medlen (Tommy John surgery) are out. SP Mike Minor (shoulder) might miss half of April. OF/C Evan Gattis should be ready for opening day. SP Gavin Floyd (elbow) might be back in May.

This might be Mat Latos. He probably tripped
over the missing "t" in his name.

Chicago: SS Starlin Castro (hamstring) should be ready for opening day. SP Jake Arrieta (shoulder) is expected to start the season on the DL. SP James McDonald (shoulder) is a mystery.

Cincinnati: RP Aroldis Chapman will miss at least a month after being hit in the face with a line drive. SP Mat Latos (knee) is likely to start the season on the DL. C Devin Mesoraco (oblique) has been shut down and could start the year on the DL. SPs Johnny Cueto (scapula inflammation) and Homer Bailey (groin) are on track for opening day.

Colorado: SP Jhoulys Chacin (shoulder) is expected to be out until early May.

Los Angeles: OF Matt Kemp (ankle) will start the season on the DL. SP Josh Beckett (thumb) is on the DL for now. SP Chad Billingsley (elbow) is out until May. SP Paul Maholm (elbow) is a mystery.

Miami: None

Milwaukee: None

New York: SP Jon Niese (elbow) will start the season on the DL. SP Matt Harvey (Tommy John surgery) is expected to miss the season.

Philadelphia: SP Cole Hamels (shoulder) is expected to miss most of April at least. SP Jonathan Pettibone (shoulder) is recovering and competing for a rotation spot. OF Darin Ruf is out 4 to 6 weeks with an oblique strain. SP Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) isn't even throwing.

Pittsburgh: SP Francisco Liriano (groin) left a start early with groin tightness.

San Diego: 3B Chase Headley (calf) might be ready by opening day. OF Cameron Maybin (biceps) will miss at least a month. SP Cory Luebke (Tommy John surgery) is out for the year. RP Huston Street (groin) is expected to be ready to start the season.

San Francisco: 2B Marco Scutaro (back) is 50/50 to start the season on the DL.

St. Louis: SP Jaime Garcia (shoulder) could be throwing off a mound by the end of the month.

Washington: SP Doug Fister (elbow inflammation) is expected to be ready for opening day.

Spring Training Injury Rundown 2

Based on how his season went last year, is it possible for Rick to draft every player on this injury list? Is this the first injury list in MLB history that didn't include Carlos Quentin's name? With all the Tommy John surgeries going around, is it possible to buy stock in Dr. James Andrews? These questions and more probably won't be answered below:

Arizona: Poor Patrick Corbin. The SP appears headed to the operating table for Tommy John surgery. OF Cody Ross (hip) should be back in April. SP Bronson Arroyo (back) still hasn't appeared in a game.

Atlanta: SPs Brandon Beachy and Kris Medlen seem likely to need Tommy John surgery. SP Mike Minor (shoulder) might not start until the Braves need a fifth starter. OF/C Ryan Doumit has a finger contusion and is getting X-rays. 1B Freddie Freeman has a thumb contusion, and it might be the same thumb that caused him problems last year. Stay tuned.

Don't burn your foot on a Foreman grill.

Chicago: SS Starlin Castro (hamstring) is expected to be out another week at least. SP Jake Arrieta (shoulder) is expected to start the season on the DL.

Cincinnati: SP Mat Latos (knee) might be ready to pitch by April 6.

Colorado: SP Jhoulys Chacin (shoulder) is expected to start the season on the DL.

Los Angeles: OF Carl Crawford (baby daddy) will miss the Dodgers' games against the Diamondbacks in Australia. OF Matt Kemp (broken-down shell) will miss at least the Australia series as he recovers from his ankle injury. SP Josh Beckett's status is unknown with a thumb problem. SP Chad Billingsley (elbow) is out until May.

Miami: None

Milwaukee: RP Francisco Rodriguez (bonehead) stepped on a cactus. No joke.

LOLMets: 1B Ike Davis (calf) isn't even running. SP Jon Niese (elbow) might miss opening day. SP Matt Harvey (TJ surgery) is expected to miss the season.

Philadelphia: SP Cole Hamels (shoulder) is expected to miss most of April at least. SP Jonathan Pettibone (shoulder) is recovering and competing for a rotation spot.

Pittsburgh: None

San Diego: 3B Chase Headley (calf) is still a week away from game action and might start the season on the DL. OF Cameron Maybin (biceps) will miss at least a month. SP Cory Luebke (TJ surgery) is out for the year. RP Huston Street (groin) is expected to be ready to start the season.

San Francisco: 2B Marco Scutaro (back, finger) could be ready to start the season. OF Michael Morse (calf) should be ready to start the season barring a setback.

St. Louis: SP Jaime Garcia (shoulder) could be throwing off a mound by the end of the month.

Washington: SP Doug Fister (elbow inflammation) is expected to be fine for opening day.