Whether you love it or hate it, interleague play will get going this week, with all teams except NL Central foes Pittsburgh and the Chicago Cubs squaring off with foes in the opposite league. Keep this in mind when you set your roster this week, not only for the starters that are projected to make two starts, but also remember that games played in AL parks will use the DH.
There are a couple of big names you can look forward to locking in this week. Chien-Ming Wang of the New York Yankees is one of those, and after suffering his first loss of the season to Cleveland last week, may be ready to bare down. Speaking of Cleveland, ... (more)
Lupul had an assist on Sunday in the Flyers 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh in Game 2. Lupul has points in three straight games and now has eight points in his last eight games. (Chris Bender/SportsBuff.com)
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Long reportedly looked good in weekend practices, with his coach saying that the rookie is working hard and pressuring the passer well at times. Long has also gotten pointers from veteran linemate Leonard Little.
Insight: Look for Long to be a worthwhile IDP contributor quickly, especially if Little and Adam Carriker return to health for the regular season. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)
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Putz pitched a scoreless inning Sunday and recorded his third save of the year.
Insight: After several shaky outings upon coming back from the DL, he has settled down. Keep him active and enjoy the version of Putz you hoped you had drafted. (Brian Fitzsimmons/SportsBuff.com)
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West had 10 points, five rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks on Sunday in the Hornets Game 4 loss to San Antonio.
Insight: West has scored over 20 points in six of nine playoff games, averaging 20.7 points and 8.1 rebounds over that span. (Chris Bender/SportsBuff.com)
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Elliott Sadler finished 42nd in the Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway. He is currently 28th in the Sprint Cup standings. (Eric Adams/SB)
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USAToday.com is reporting Nichol has decided to transfer from Oklahoma.
Insight: Michigan State has been mentioned as a possibility, but a couple of other schools could emerge for Nichol's services. Keep an eye on this quarterback, he was a solid recruit coming out of high school. (Steven Lassan/SportsBuff.com)
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Monk was the second receiver taken by the Bears when Chicago used a seventh-round compensatory selection on him on Sunday.
Insight: Monk was limited by quarterback issues throughout college and then injury as a senior. He scored 11 TDs and gained 962 yards in 2006 despite the Razorbacks waffling between Mitch Mustain and Casey Dick under center. The weakness of the Bears receivers should offer Monk a decent shot at making an impact. (Matt Schauf/SportsBuff.com)
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Lupul had an assist on Sunday in the Flyers 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh in Game 2. Lupul has points in three straight games and now has eight points in his last eight games. (Chris Bender/SportsBuff.com)
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Jason Bohn was in some strong company after the first round of the 2008 Wachovia Championship. Bohn shot a 68, good enough for a second place tie with Phil Mickelson, one shot being first round leader Davis Love III.
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Rookies Push These Vets to the Middle
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