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Tyler Greene (SS-STL) Though his team advanced into the Pacific Coast League playoffs on Monday, the Cardinals recalled third baseman Tyler Greene on Tuesday 9/8/2010 2:01 PM (CT)
Justin Berg (P-CHC) Recalled from Triple A. 9/8/2010 1:24 PM (CT)
Edinson Volquez (P-CIN) Recalled from Single A. 9/8/2010 1:24 PM (CT)
Brad Snyder (OF-CHC) Recalled from Triple A. 9/8/2010 1:23 PM (CT)
Sam Fuld (OF-CHC) Recalled from Triple A. 9/8/2010 1:23 PM (CT)
Bobby Scales (OF-CHC) Recalled from Triple A 9/8/2010 1:23 PM (CT)
Jeff Samardzija (P-CHC) Recalled from Triple A. 9/8/2010 1:23 PM (CT)
Trent Oeltjen (OF-LAD) Trent Oeltjen is the newest Dodger after having his contract purchased from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday to replace Ronnie Belliard, who was designated for assignment. Oeltjen, 27, bats and throws left-handed. He hit .347 in 49 games at Albuquerque after joining the club at midseason, when he opted out of a contract while playing for Milwaukee's Triple-A affiliate. 9/8/2010 1:22 PM (CT)
Ronnie Belliard (2B-LAD) Designated for assignment. 9/8/2010 1:22 PM (CT)
Ryan Rohlinger (3B-SF) Not called up. Suffered a concussion in Triple A 9/8/2010 1:19 PM (CT)
Clay Buchholz (P-BOS) Buchholz will make his next start on Friday. 9/8/2010 12:06 PM (CT)
Tim Wakefield (P-BOS) Wakefield will start Wednesday's game against the Rays in place of Clay Buchholz. 9/8/2010 12:06 PM (CT)
Johan Santana (P-NYM) Santana isn't expected to pick up a baseball until Friday. Santana's next turn won't come until early next week. 9/8/2010 12:04 PM (CT)
Justin Upton (OF-AZ) After having an MRI, Upton is listed as day-to-day with a left shoulder strain. 9/8/2010 12:03 PM (CT)
Justin Masterson (P-CLE) Masterson (6-12) allowed a run on six hits and two walks over seven innings with five strikeouts in last night's 6-1 win over the Angels. He has gone 4-7 with a 4.98 ERA in 16 starts since beating the Red Sox, 11-0, with a two-hitter in early June. He has allowed a total of three runs over 20.2 IP in his last three starts. 9/8/2010 11:51 AM (CT)
Lou Marson (C-CLE) Marson went 1-for-4 and broke last night's game open in the sixth inning with his first career grand slam. The Indians beat the Angels, 6-1, and he is batting .190. 9/8/2010 11:47 AM (CT)
Scott Baker (P-MIN) Baker, who had a cortisone shot in his right elbow following his two innings pitched last Thursday, will have to wait a couple more days before he can play catch. He expects to return to game action on or around September 17 against Oakland. 9/8/2010 10:26 AM (CT)
Jose Mijares (P-MIN) Mijares (knee surgery) will throw a simulated game in Cleveland on Friday, and if that goes well he might return from the disabled list on Sunday. 9/8/2010 10:22 AM (CT)
Trevor Hoffman (P-MIL) Hoffman picked up career save #600 last night. 9/8/2010 10:18 AM (CT)
Joel Pineiro (P-LAA) Pineiro threw a successful simulated game yestderday afternoon. "I feel great, 100 percent," Pineiro said. "I told them, 'What more do I need to do?'" 9/8/2010 9:59 AM (CT)
Robb Quinlan (OF-FA) Quinlan was released by the Angels on Tuesday. 9/8/2010 9:58 AM (CT)
Delmon Young (OF-MIN) Young went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a season-high four RBI last night as the Twins beat the Royals, 10-3. He is batting .303. 9/8/2010 9:35 AM (CT)
Brian Fuentes (P-MIN) He ain't ready yet. Fuentes threw a bullpen session yesterday, but his stiff back did not loosen up during the session. Twins' manager Ron Gardenhire said that Fuentes will try to throw again on Wednesday. 9/8/2010 9:32 AM (CT)
Clint Robinson (1B-KC) Royals prospect Clint Robinson (25) finished his season for Double-A Northwest Arkansas and won Triple Crown honors. A 25th-round home state draft pick in 2007, he hit .325 with 29 HR and 98 RBI. 9/8/2010 9:30 AM (CT)
Eric Young (OF-COL) Eric Young Jr. had two singles and a stolen base in a win over the Reds on Tuesday night. 9/8/2010 9:30 AM (CT)
Ian Stewart (3B/2B-COL) Ian Stewart (ribs) will be rested for the next few days after suffering a setback during batting practice Tuesday. Stewart was expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday in anticipation for a return from the disabled list Friday, but that won't be happening now. The Rockies will see how he feels in a few days, but fantasy owners should be prepared to live without him down the stretch. Melvin Mora has been manning third base recently, but Jonathan Herrera, Clint Barmes and Chris Nelson are all capable of playing third base. 9/8/2010 9:30 AM (CT)
Jhoulys Chacin (P-COL) Jhoulys Chacin hurled a gem Tuesday night, allowing two runs over six innings in a 4-3 victory over the Reds. 9/8/2010 9:30 AM (CT)
Ian Stewart (3B/2B-COL) Ian Stewart (ribs) will play minor league rehab games with the organization's rookie league team in Casper on Wednesday and Thursday. 9/8/2010 9:29 AM (CT)
Taylor Buchholz (P-COL) Rockies designated RHP Taylor Buchholz for assignment. 9/8/2010 9:29 AM (CT)
Jeff Francis (P-COL) Rockies activated LHP Jeff Francis from the 15-day disabled list. 9/8/2010 9:29 AM (CT)
Paul Phillips (C-COL) Rockies purchased the contract of C Paul Phillips from Triple-A Colorado Springs. 9/8/2010 9:29 AM (CT)
Jay Payton (OF-COL) The Rockies are expected to call up outfielder Jay Payton and right-hander Edgmer Escalona before Tuesday's game. 9/8/2010 9:28 AM (CT)
Edgmer Escalona (P-COL) Rockies recalled RHP Edgmer Escalona from Triple-A Colorado Springs. 9/8/2010 9:28 AM (CT)
Michael Stanton (OF-FLA) Mike Stanton hit his third home run in two days and his 18th of the season Tuesday night in a loss to the Phillies. 9/8/2010 9:27 AM (CT)
Josh Johnson (P-FLA) The Marlins have officially scratched Josh Johnson (back) from Friday's start. Johnson will be return to South Florida on Wednesday to have his back and throwing shoulder examined by Dr. Lee Kaplan. "We're more concerned with his back than his shoulder," said Marlins interim manager Edwin Rodriguez. "We're going to fly J.J. back to Miami. They're going to check his back and his shoulder. He's going to miss the start on Friday. Then we will decide if he'll be able to pitch next week or not." This couldn't have come at worse time for fantasy owners, but there's a real chance that he could be shut down for the rest of the season. 9/8/2010 9:27 AM (CT)
Cameron Maybin (OF-FLA) Cameron Maybin returned to action on Tuesday September 7. 9/8/2010 9:27 AM (CT)
Chris Volstad (P-FLA) Chris Volstad gave up five runs in five innings in a no-decision against the Phillies on Tuesday night. 9/8/2010 9:27 AM (CT)
Ricky Nolasco (P-FLA) Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that the Marlins and right-hander Ricky Nolasco are likely to stick to a one-year deal for next season. 9/8/2010 9:26 AM (CT)
Matt Tolbert (2B/3B-MIN) Tolbert went 1-for-3 with his third triple in four days for the Twins - he was playing 3B again for Danny Valencia (hamstring). Tolbert is batting .238. 9/8/2010 9:26 AM (CT)
Francisco Liriano (P-MIN) Liriano (13-7, 3.24 ERA) raised his second-half record to 7-0 in 10 starts, giving up two runs on seven hits and no walks over seven innings. His Twins beat the Royals, 10-3, yesterday. 9/8/2010 9:24 AM (CT)
Jim Thome (DH-MIN) Thome walked twice and hit another towering HR (22) as the Twins beat the Royals, 10-3, last night. 9/8/2010 9:22 AM (CT)
Mark Buehrle (P-CHW) Mark Buehrle's 126 pitches Sunday marked the second-highest total of his career, trailing only the 128 he threw against Minnesota on June 26, 2003. 9/8/2010 2:32 AM (CT)
Sergio Santos (P-CHW) Sergio Santos has a 7.50 ERA with one blown save and a .419 opponents' average against in his last seven games 9/8/2010 2:31 AM (CT)
John Danks (P-CHW) Although nothing has been officially decided, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen spoke Sunday of leaning toward John Danks getting the start Wednesday night at Comerica Park. 9/8/2010 2:30 AM (CT)
Brent Morel (IF-CHW) Chicago pinch-hitter Brent Morel made his major league debut 9/8/2010 2:20 AM (CT)
Gregory Infante (P-CHW) Chicago reliever Gregory Infante made his major league debut 9/8/2010 2:19 AM (CT)
Gordon Beckham (3B-CHW) Beckham was a late scratch from the lineup after having more pain in his right hand. 9/8/2010 2:18 AM (CT)
A.J. Pierzynski (C-CHW) A.J. Pierzynski of the White Sox extended his hitting streak to 14 games 9/8/2010 2:18 AM (CT)
Paul Konerko (1B-CHW) Konerko (back) missed his third straight game 9/8/2010 2:17 AM (CT)
Dayan Viciedo (3B-CHW) The White Sox recalled INF Dayan Viciedo from Triple-A Charlotte before the game 9/8/2010 2:17 AM (CT)

Below is an overview of the FantasySportsBaseball.com League rules.

IMPORTANT: This is not a complete list of all league rules. Be sure to read the Complete Rules pages which can be accessed from the menu on the left.

FantasySportsBaseball.com is a web site where you can compete, head-to-head, with other teams in an effort to win the FSB World Series and earn cash prizes. Each week, your team will be matched up against other fantasy teams vying for the same goal - the FSB World Series title!

League Structure - There are three League types for you to choose from, an "A" league, a "B" League, and a "C" League. Each League is comprised of 8 Conferences and each Conference contains 20 teams for a total of 160 teams in each league. Each Conference is divided into 4 Divisions (North, East, South, and West) with 5 teams in each Division.

Prizes and Prices - Each league type (A, B, and C) have prizes that are proportional to their league fee. All league fees are a one-time charge paid during sign-up and all roster changes (or trades) that are made throughout the entire season are free of charge. The "A" league fee is $100 per team with a $1000 Grand Prize, the "B" league fee is $50 with a $500 Grand Prize, and the "C" league fee is $10 with a Grand Prize of $100. Each league also has many other cash prizes. One in five teams that reach the playoffs will win a cash prize that is greater than their league fee. View the Prizes and Prices page for complete details.

Regular Season - All Regular Season games are played within your 20 team conference with 10 teams in each conference moving on to the Wild Card Playoffs at the end of the Regular Season. The Regular Season lasts for 22 weeks with one week off during the MLB All-Star break. You'll play each team in your division 18 times and each team in the other divisions 6 times for a total of 162 games during the Regular Season. The top 2 teams within each Division, based on Won/Lost record, and the next 2 best teams (wild card teams) will move on to the Wild Card Playoffs and compete for prizes.

Wild Card Playoffs - A total of 80 teams per league (half the teams in the league) will compete in the Wild Card Playoffs that will last for 3 weeks. Typically, this is the first week in September. Each team in the Wild Card Playoffs will begin with 25% of their points earned in the Regular Season. The top 8 teams from the Wild Card Playoffs (based on 25% of their Regular Season points + their Wild Card Playoffs points) will advance to the World Series Playoffs.

World Series Playoffs - A total of 8 teams per league will compete for 3 weeks in the World Series Playoffs. This final round will begin in the first week of October and will coincide with the MLB Championship and World Series games. After the first week of the World Series Playoffs, the top 4 teams (based on their 1st week World Series points + their Wild Card Playoffs points + 25% of their Regular Season points) will move on to the 2nd week of the World Series Playoffs. After the second week the top 2 teams (based on their 2 weeks of World Series points + their Wild Card Playoffs points + 25% of their Regular Season points) will move on to the 3rd and final week of the World Series Playoffs to compete for the FSB World Series Title! This final week (Week 29) will last until the final game of the MLB World Series is completed. The winner of the FSB World series (based on their 3 weeks of World Series points + their Wild Card Playoffs points + 25% of their Regular Season points) will win the league Grand Prize.

Creating Your Team - All changes to your roster are free and can be made each week from Wednesday 2:00AM CT through Sunday 11:59PM CT. During the Regular Season and Wild Card Playoffs, each fantasy team will draft a 25 player roster within a $50 million team salary cap. Each fantasy team will consist of 5 starting pitchers, 4 relief pitchers, 2 first basemen, 2 second basemen, 2 shortstops, 2 third basemen, 2 catchers, 5 outfielders, and 1 designated hitter. If your team reaches the World Series Playoff round, you will select a 14 player roster with no team salary cap. A World Series Playoff team will consist of 3 starting pitchers, 2 relief pitchers, 1 first baseman, 1 second baseman, 1 shortstop, 1 third baseman, 1 catcher, 3 outfielders, and 1 designated hitter.

Player Points - Fantasy League teams earn points based on the real life performance of the MLB players they selected for their fantasy team roster. The weekly total of your player's points will determine your teams win/lost record for the week during the Regular Season. View the Player Points page for details on how your players earn their weekly points.

Team Record - During the 162 game Regular Season schedule, your team's won/lost record will decide if your team moves on to the Wild Card Playoffs. Your team wins and losses will be determined by its total weekly points when compared to the total weekly points of your opponents. For each weekly opponent that you outscore, your team receives a win. For each weekly opponent that outscores your team, your team receives a loss. (Tiebreakers: 1st tiebreaker, the team with the most weekly points for all hitters; 2nd tiebreaker, the team with the most weekly points for relief pitchers.) To view an example of how team records are calculated, go to the Team Record page.