MLB Fantasy Baseball: Friday News and Notes

• Again, remember the lack of inning limits in most formats.
• Felix Hernandez should always be started. No concerns based on what the Indians have done against him. No one has enough at-bats to develop enough of a trend. His .242 BAA at home is certainly a good sign though. He's been especially tough on righties, holding them to a .206 batting average.
• Mark Teahan is 14-33 against Mark Buehrle. He should be in all lineups, but Buehrle has been very good against Kansas City over his career. He makes a solid spot-start today and should be started in all formats. His last start against KC was a seven-inning effort where he allowed no runs. He's had a run of rough luck in July, posting an 0-2 record but a 2.77 ERA.
• While Paul Konerko is only 4-33 against Zack Greinke, find and start any other White Sox. Greinke has struggled against every Chicago regular and has a 6.23 ERA in two appearances against them this season. His 4.55 ERA on the road combined with 4-5 record make this a bad matchup.
• Kevin Millwood has let opponents hit .344 against him on the road this season. While Craig Monroe is 2-20 against him, any other Twins player will be a fine option against a struggling Millwood. Glen Perkins has been much stronger during his last two outings at home than in his prior six. Texas' offense has been very good, so this is still a gamble likely not worth the risk given limits.
• Greg Smith will get the start in place of Joe Blanton. I like this matchup with the Yankees much more than if Blanton had been given the ball. Mussina is still pitching very well in New York, and the Yankees are playing good ball in general, but this is a decent risk to take.
• Hiroki Kuroda will be the most consistent Dodgers pitcher in the second half. Arizona has put out an offense that has had a lot of trouble lately getting runs on the board. Even though he hasn't been outstanding on the road, this is a good matchup for Kuroda.
• Ted Lilly has owned the Astros. Lance Berkman is just 1-11, Miguel Tejada is 4-27, and Carlos Lee is 4-21. Not great numbers from three of the best players on the team. Lilly has allowed two or fewer runs in his last four road starts. All good signs, start him with confidence.
• I can't recommend Tim Redding in any league. Chipper Jones is 7-9 with two home runs against Redding, and Mark Teixeira is 3-7. Keep Redding benched and all your regular Braves in the lineup. Jair Jurrjens is a solid play and good start against the Nationals.
• Jamie Moyer has pitched well against Florida and has a 3.13 ERA on the road this season. He's feast or famine, but my bet is a feast tonight. Solid spot-start if you need a cheap win. I'll start him over Ricky Nolasco, but I think both will pitch well enough to warrant consideration in all formats.
• Spot starts today? Go with Kuroda, Nolasco, Moyer, Lilly, and Smith.

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