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Luke Hochevar - May 2009

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Sunday’s Roster Moves
kingsofkauffman.com — RHP-Luke Hochevar was optioned to Triple-A Omaha after his best start of the season on Saturday. Since... Hochevar has gotten better over his 3 starts this move does not come as a result of his performance. In fact in his 2nd and 3rd starts he pitched better than his final pitching line would ... (more) Sunday’s Roster Moves
Former phenoms regroup in Triple-A
hardballcooperative.com — A handful of former top prospects opened the season in Triple-A, trying to work their way back... to the bigs. The names are no doubt familiar to most fans: Phil Hughes, Ian Kennedy, Clay Buchholz, Homer Bailey, and Luke Hochevar. Hughes is back. How long until the others follow? (more) Former phenoms regroup in Triple-A
Soria to DL, Royals call up Hochevar
eatdrinksleepbaseball.blogspot.com — According to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star , the Kansas City Royals have placed closer... Joakim Soria on the 15-day disabled list . The move is retroactive to Friday. Soria, who has been battling soreness in his shoulder, will be out until at least May 23rd. “It’s not going away,” he said, ... (more) Soria to DL, Royals call up Hochevar
BBTF's Newsblog Discussion :: MLB: Closer Soria placed on disabled list
baseballthinkfactory.org — The Royals placed closer Joakim Soria on the 15-day disabled list after Sunday’s game at Anaheim because... of lingering soreness in his right shoulder. Pitcher Luke Hochevar was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to take Soria’s place on the roster and ... (more) BBTF's Newsblog Discussion :: MLB: Closer Soria placed ...
Royals place Soria on disabled list
msn.foxsports.com — All-Star closer Joakim Soria was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a shoulder injury, and... the Kansas City Royals recalled right-hander Luke Hochevar from Triple-A Omaha. (more) Royals place Soria on disabled list
Royals place Soria on disabled list, call up Hochevar
kansascity.com — ANAHEIM, Calif. | Joakim Soria's continuing shoulder soreness prompted the Royals to say enough Sunday afternoon and... place him on the 15-day disabled list. (more) Royals place Soria on disabled list, call up Hochevar
Soria goes on DL and Hochevar is called up
Soria goes on DL and Hochevar is called up
kansascity.com — ANAHEIM, Calif. | Joakim Soria's continuing shoulder soreness prompted the Royals to say enough Sunday afternoon and... place him on the 15-day disabled list. (more) Soria goes on DL and Hochevar is called up
Moving Up: Luke Hochevar and Juan Cruz
Moving Up: Luke Hochevar and Juan Cruz
advancedfantasybaseball.com — When the Royals placed Joakim Soria on the disabled list and moved Sidney Ponson (their only struggling... starter) to the bullpen it created an opportunity for two players. Juan Cruz will be the interim closer for the Royals. Oh, they say it will be a committee but Cruz should see the majority ... (more) Moving Up: Luke Hochevar and Juan Cruz
Hochevar optioned; Aviles, Tejeda on disabled list
kaegel.mlblogs.com — Right-hander Luke Hochevar, who took the loss for the Royals on Saturday against the Cardinals, was optioned... to Triple-A Omaha as the club made a total of six roster moves following the game. Shortstop Mike Aviles and reliever Robinson Tejeda... (more) Hochevar optioned; Aviles, Tejeda on disabled list
Shift to four-man rotation cited as main reason for Hochevar's demotion
kansascity.com — ST. LOUIS | Right-handed pitcher Luke Hochevar is heading back to the minors because of the schedule-maker,... it turns out, and not any lack of patience from the Royals. (more) Shift to four-man rotation cited as main reason for ...
Fantasy Baseball Minor League Report - week 5
fantasybaseballtools.com — by Todd Lammi Although he is not yet in the minor leagues, in fact, he may never... spend a day there, keeper league owners should be tracking Stephen Strasburg , the pitcher from San Diego State who should be the first pick by the Washington Nationals in the June draft. Strasburg threw ... (more) Fantasy Baseball Minor League Report - week 5
Zack Greinke gets first loss, Kansas City still in first
Zack Greinke gets first loss, Kansas City still in first
homeruntrot.blogspot.com — The Royals lost 1-0 to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Saturday. The team remains in... first place by 1 game in the AL Central. Zack Greinke lost his first game of the season and is now only 6-1 on the season. His ERA, 0.51. His WHIP is 0.79. He pitched a complete game in the loss last ... (more) Zack Greinke gets first loss, Kansas City still in first
Fantasy Links of the Day
homeruntrot.blogspot.com — While you ponder what to do with Joakim Soria now on the DL (pick up Juan Cruz... or Andrew Bailey), here's tonight's links. General Links : This week's Pitching Planner and Hitting Planner . KFFL's Minor League Report . Chris Coghlan and Juan Pierre are worth picking up off the waiver wire . ... (more) Fantasy Links of the Day
Fantasy Links of the Day
homeruntrot.blogspot.com — Fantasy Pros 911 Pitch or Ditch and Forecast for Week 7 . Fantasy Baseball Cafe's latest positional... rankings . ESPN.com's Fantasy Forecast for Week 7 . Monday's Daily Notes from Adam Madison . Despite his poor first start, Luke Hochevar is still worth picking up off waivers . (more) Fantasy Links of the Day
Temporary Rotation
Temporary Rotation
baseballmusings.com — With two off days coming up, the Royals send down Luke Hochevar as they’ll go to a... four-man rotation over the next eight games . I love this and wish more teams would take advantage of their off days to pitch the fifth starter less. (more) Temporary Rotation