It appeared in mid-May that the wheels had finally fallen off for Alfonso Soriano (OF, CHC). The former All-Star was batting .230 with nary a home run. But something apparently clicked, and he has been among the NL's hottest bats since then with 12 HRs and a near-.300 average.
After throwing a successful simulated game and bullpen session over the weekend, Jered Weaver is set to return from the disabled list June 20. Meanwhile, Evan Longoria's expected return will be pushed back after he aggravated his hamstring injury on his rehab assignment.
Back in the halcyon days of 2010, it was often noted that if Curtis Granderson (OF, NYY) could only hit left-handed pitching, he would break out with a banner campaign. That happened in 2011, and Granderson’s power onslaught continues this year.
It appeared in mid-May that the wheels had finally fallen off for Alfonso Soriano (OF, CHC). The former All-Star was batting .230 with nary a home run. But something apparently clicked, and he has been among the NL's hottest bats since then with 12 HRs and a near-.300 average.
After throwing a successful simulated game and bullpen session over the weekend, Jered Weaver is set to return from the disabled list June 20. Meanwhile, Evan Longoria's expected return will be pushed back after he aggravated his hamstring injury on his rehab assignment.
Back in the halcyon days of 2010, it was often noted that if Curtis Granderson (OF, NYY) could only hit left-handed pitching, he would break out with a banner campaign. That happened in 2011, and Granderson’s power onslaught continues this year.