The Day in Review

Just got back from my first witnessing of a Cubs victory. It was against the Pirates, so the W was to be expected, but it took three tries over the past two seasons. I guess three times was the charm, but anyway, lets look around the league.

Injury News:

• Fausto Carmona struggled today, but the evening only got worse after he strained his hip covering first. Rotoworld suggests the pitcher will be day-to-day, and with the AL-Central a bit competitive, the Indians will probably try to avoid starting Jeremy Sowers.
• Joe Borowski is back in action, while Gagne has his the 15 day DL. I just hate playing closers with obscene ERAs, and there's nothing much better to expect from the former journey man.
• Smoltz is starting a rehab assignment and should be back in early June. I think he's a great target-rack up saves while they are scarce, and possibly end up with a starter once you have a nice cushion in saves. Ideal, without the pain of a trade.

Notable Performances:

• The biggest news is that the Dodgers are calling up Clayton Kershaw to pitch Sunday against the Cardinals. He's worth an add in any type of league, though there could be growing pains for the youngest pitcher since King Felix to enter the league.
• Bedard was murdered by the Yankees, raising his ERA to an ugly 4.70. He should come back soon though, with a career ERA of 2.69 in June.
• Zack Greinke also got pegged with a poor outing, losing to Roy Halladay who pitched the complete game. Halladay was extremely effective, doing it all in 104 pitches, so while his workload has been troubling, this one shouldn't count against him.
• Matt Garza threw 7.1 innings of shutout ball, so hopefully you spot started him. The four walks are the reason he shouldn't be trusted long term. 
• Hunter Pence has been on a bit of a tear, and today he hit two more homers to bring his total to seven. I picked him this week as my Sunday League Batter.
• Edinson Volquez struck out twelve in six innings while only giving up one run. He isn't on the line for the win. Rich Harden proved he is good when he's healthy, which is rarely.

All five pitchers that were notable are on one of my fantasy teams, so despite three of five throwing well, my ERA is going to tank. I know, you don't care. But that's what you need to know for the day.