J.J. Putz News

Coming off the draft in my 12-team league, I was optimistic that I had assembled a dynamic offense that would be one of the best in the league; I thought I had power, speed, average and runs all covered.

Now that the 2013 MLB season has reached the one-quarter mark, teams have a much clearer picture of their biggest needs going forward.

Ray Guilfoyle discusses his Week 7 Closer Rankings, and highlights some closers that may lose their jobs in the near future.

Heath Bell seems to have picked up right where injured closer J.J. Putz left off -- by blowing save opportunities.

Justin Upton faces his former team for the first time on Monday when his Atlanta Braves conclude their 10-game road trip with a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks .

MLB Team Report - Arizona Diamondbacks - INSIDE PITCH Right-hander Brandon McCarthy pitched his best game of the season without any doubt Sunday, but the bullpen cost him a chance for his first victory since Aug.

Some might find fault with that argument. Coming into his start Sunday against the Phillies, McCarthy was winless in his National League appearances , and sported an ERA near seven runs per game.

This was a very strange trip out west, but the Phillies not only salvaged it Sunday but will have something to build on coming back home.

Francisco Liriano made his debut today for the Pirates and it will be interesting how he performs in his first year in the N.L. - John Rieger-US PRESSWIRE Unfortunately I will be out of town next week and there will be not be any "Around the League" updates.

School: University of Arizona When you started with Bonneville Phoenix: Fall 2008, right before Cardinals Super Bowl run Favorite sports memory: Being at Game 7 of the 2001 World Series with my dad Favorite all-time athlete: Larry Centers Favorite sports movies: The Sandlot, Rookie of the Year, Jerry Maguire Most crushing sports moment: Kurt Warner ... (more)

LHP Patrick Corbin is the only pitcher in the majors to last at least six innings and give up two runs or fewer in each of his first seven starts this season.

Patrick Corbin pitched 6+ strong innings once again while driving in a run of his own and the D-backs scored just enough to improve his record to 5-0 on the season.

If you play in a highly-focused league with daily changes, there's a good chance you missed out on this week's pair of newly-minted closers.

School: University of Minnesota When you started with Bonneville Phoenix: In some capacity since June of 2007 Favorite sports memory: Game 163 of 2009 when the Twins beat the Tigers in a one-game playoff.

The Phillies played their best series of the season this week, even in the game they lost.

Ray Guilfoyle highlights some of the top fantasy performers from Wednesday's MLB action, including news about Roy Halladay and Heath Bell.

The Arizona Diamondbacks pretty much know what they are going to get out of starter Patrick Corbin when he takes the mound.

Wood is one of four Braves pitching prospects who will draw plenty of attention at the trade deadline.

A black cowboy hat rested in Paul Goldschmidt's locker, although he really was the good guy for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain.