Nick Markakis launched a three run HR. Markakis hit just his 3rd HR of the season, a three run HR to power the O's to victory.  Amazingly enough, it was the first three run HR the offensively-challenged Orioles have hit this year.  Markakis has been a disappointment so far this year, but remains a #3 OF in most formats and worth starting as he could break out at any time.

Daniel Cabrera pitched a complete game, beating the Royals. Cabrera feels at home pitching against the Royals.  He's now 4-0 in his career against the Royals with a 2.25 ERA. The team is 7-0 when he pitches against Kansas City. Yesterday, Cabrera went nine innings, giving up just one run and three hits with seven K's against only 1 walk. Make sure you have Cabrera active next time he faces the Royals.

Eugenio Velez stole his 8th base of the season. Velez is a cheap source of steals but his low BA is a concern.  Velez is batting just .222 this season. Start him if you can afford the BA hit and desperately need SB.

Matt Cain took the loss after giving up 3 runs in the 7th. Cain lost as a bad call went against him in the seventh inning. "And I kind of gave it away in the seventh," Cain said. "I feel like this is my fault."  Cain struck out 5 but was charged with 5 ER in the loss.  Cain is a supremely talented pitcher but has gotten little support this year. He's worth starting in all formats but expect a modest win total as the Giants continue to struggle offensively. 

Johnny Damon broke out of an 0-9 slump with a HR. Damon, struggling against the Indians, hit a HR and double with 2 RBI to spark the Yanks' offense. Damon is having a solid year with 5 HR and 5 SB so far, along with a .280 BA and .372 OBP hitting atop the Yanks lineup. Damon remains on pace to go 20/20, which would be nice from your #4 OF. Keep him started in all formats.

Robinson Cano homered to help pace the Yanks on Thursday. Cano had just his third multi-hit game this season, was aggressive on the bases and smacked a solo home run.  He's still batting just .172, not what you drafted him for, but the signs are there that he's beginning to warm up.  He started 2007 slow as well and still finished with a .306 average. Keep him reserved for now if you have a better option, but be prepared to get him in your lineup as soon as he starts to show a bit more consistency.

Mike Mussina won his fourth straight and fifth overall. Moose won his fourth straight game, using a newer repetoire, learning to pitch slower rather than trying to beat hitters with a mid-80's fastball.  He lastest just 5 IP but still was credited with the victory as the bullpen shut down the Indians the rest of the way. Mixed leaguers who see Moose available should snap him up if they need back-of-rotation depth as he's becoming quite useful lately. Temper your expectations, though, as he won't go deep into games or rack up too many K's.