Monday O's report
For O's fans, the only thing to do after yesterday's collapse against the Red Sox is to look ahead. Here are probable pitching matchups and fantasy nuggets for the upcoming week.
For the three-game series at the Blue Jays:
Monday, 7:07 -- Tomo Ohka (2-4, 5.53 ERA) vs. Erik Bedard (3-2, 4.79 ERA)
Tuesday, 7:07 -- TBA vs. Daniel Cabrera (3-3, 4.59 ERA)
Wednesday, 7:07 -- A.J. Burnett (3-3, 4.56 ERA) vs. Brian Burres (1-1, 3.68 ERA)
For the three-game series at the Nationals:
Friday, 7:05 -- TBA vs. Steve Trachsel (1-3, 3.94 ERA)
Saturday, 7:05 -- TBA
Sunday, 1:35 -- TBA
For the O's:
Who's hot?
Aubrey Huff - After a slow start, Huff has hit safely in 10 straight and 13 of his last 14. In his last seven games, the O's first baseman is batting .357 with five RBIs. On the season, Huff is batting .267 with four homers and 18 RBIs.
Jeremy Guthrie - We don't have to talk about yesterday's game ever again...after this (and Chris Ray later). Guthrie was spectacular for the O's, allowing just one unearned run and three hits through 8 1/3 innings. In his previous start, Guthrie got the win against the Devil Rays, going six innings and allowing one run.
Who's not?
Ramon Hernandez - The O's catcher went 2-for-12 (.167) in three games against the Red Sox. In the last week, he hit .217. Hernandez has still been solid since returning from injury. He's hit .286 with 16 RBIs through 15 games.
Chris Ray - Baltimore's closer allowed three runs -- two earned -- in his third blown save of the season against the Red Sox. All of Ray's missed save chances this season have come against Boston and the Yankees. On the season, he has eight saves and a 4.34 ERA.
For the Blue Jays:
Who's hot?
Alex Rios - Toronto's outfielder is batting .350 in his last seven games. On the season, Rios is hitting .277 with seven homers and 21 RBIs. Last season, he hit .302 with 17 homers and 82 RBIs in 128 games.
A.J. Burnett - In his last start, the Blue Jays starter allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings while striking out 10 for the win against the Devil Rays. Burnett has struck out at least seven batters in three straight starts. On the season, he's 3-3 with a 4.56 ERA and 45 strikeouts.
Who's not?
Frank Thomas - He's 2-for-18 (.111) in his last six games and batting just .239 on the season. Thomas has hit five homers and driven in 17 runs.
Roy Halladay - Toronto's ace was shelled in his last two starts. In his last outing against the Red Sox, Halladay allowed seven earned runs in five innings. Before that, he gave up nine runs in five innings against the Rangers. To make matters worse for Blue Jays' fans, Halladay underwent an appendectomy and will miss four to six weeks.
For the Nationals:
Who's hot?
Brian Schneider - The Nats' catcher is 8-for-15 (.533) in his last four games. Schneider -- who's never been a good fantasy option -- is batting .250 on the season.
Shawn Hill - Washington's starter has allowed three runs or fewer in all eight of his starts. Hill has allowed two runs or fewer in all but one outing. On the season, he's 3-3 with a 2.70 ERA. Unfortunately for his fantasy owners, Hill is likely to go on the disabled list with elbow problems.
Who's not?
Felipe Lopez - He's played both shortstop and second base, but Lopez is struggling at the plate. He's 3-for-17 (.176) in his last four games and batting .245 on the season. Lopez has five stolen bases; he stole 44 last season.
Chad Cordero - Washington's closer has converted just four of eight save opportunities this season. On the season, he has a 4.70 ERA.

