Evan Longoria
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Nov 1 2023Longoria is starting at third base and batting eighth Wednesday in Game 5 of the World Series against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Emmanuel Rivera handled the hot corner in Game 4 on Tuesday, but the Diamondbacks will turn back to Longoria for Game 5 as they aim to avoid elimination. Longoria went 2-for-8 with an RBI and two runs scored over the first three games of the best-of-seven Fall Classic.
Oct 31 2023Longoria is not in the lineup for Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base and bat eighth as Tommy Pham occupies the DH role and hits fifth. Longoria went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in the Diamondbacks' Game 3 loss Monday and is slashing just .156/.220/.200 through 51 total plate appearances this postseason.
Oct 11 2023Longoria (hand) will be in the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was removed from Game 2 on Monday after taking a pitch off his right hand in the top of the ninth inning, but X-rays turned up negative and the veteran third baseman is good to go for Wednesday's potential NLDS clincher at Chase Field. He is 3-for-15 with a double and two RBI through four postseason games.
Oct 9 2023Longoria is being considered day-to-day after being struck on the hand by a pitch during Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was drilled during the top of the ninth inning and was lifted in favor of a pinch runner, but his X-rays returned negative. The team will likely keep a close eye on the veteran third baseman over the next few days to determine whether he can play in Game 3 on Wednesday.
Oct 4 2023Longoria is starting at third base and batting eighth Wednesday in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks are sticking with the same lineup after they captured a Game 1 victory in Milwaukee. Longoria went 1-for-4 with a single Tuesday and made a few excellent defensive plays at the hot corner. The veteran infielder's playing time during the regular season was hit or miss, but it looks like manager Torey Lovullo trusts Longoria the most of his third base options for the playoffs.
Oct 3 2023Longoria is starting at third base and batting eighth Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria and Emmanuel Rivera are Arizona's two options at third base with Jace Peterson being left off the roster for the best-of-three series versus Milwaukee. Longoria gets the call in Tuesday's opener as Rivera rides the pine. Both players struggled offensively over the final month of the regular season.
Sep 17 2023Longoria entered as a pinch hitter, walked and scored a run in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria pinch hit for Alek Thomas in the bottom of the 13th inning and eventually made it to second base, from where he raced home on a Gabriel Moreno single to score the game-winning run. Longoria adjusted his slide at the last moment to avoid the catcher's tag. It was a rare highlight in the third baseman's recent performance. Longoria is 7-for-43 over 16 games since returning from a back injury in August, and Saturday's run is the only one he's scored during that stretch.
Sep 4 2023Longoria started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was a late addition to the lineup after Tommy Pham (finger) was scratched. It's unclear if Pham's swollen pinky finger will keep him sidelined for Monday's series opener against Colorado. Longoria is 4-for-21 with three walks, one RBI and eight strikeouts over eight games since returning from the injured list.
Aug 22 2023Longoria served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-3 in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was activated from the injured list earlier in the day and found a spot in the lineup against a left-hander. The third base position has changed since the last time Longoria was active. Gone is Emmanuel Rivera and in are Jace Peterson and Buddy Kennedy, the latter starting at the hot corner Monday. The lefty-swinging Peterson has been getting most of the work, as manager Torey Lovullo likes to platoon the position.
Aug 21 2023Longoria (back) was activated from the injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria began a rehab assignment last Thursday, and the Diamondbacks decided he was ready to rejoin the big club after appearing in three games over the last four days. Based on his usage earlier in the season it's unlikely he will play every day, but with an .803 OPS and all kinds of Diamondbacks manning the hot corner in during his absence, Longoria should jump right back into the mix.
Aug 18 2023Longoria (back) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks in his first game with Reno. The veteran third baseman has been out for all of August with a back injury but would appear close to activation.
Aug 5 2023Longoria (back) returned to Arizona on Thursday for more treatment, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria traveled with the team to San Francisco, suggesting a return after the minimum 10-day requirement on the injured list, but woke up Wednesday feeling stiff and was sent back to Arizona. The 37-year-old Longoria could still return at the 10-day minimum, but back issues are notoriously difficult to predict.
Jul 29 2023The Diamondbacks placed Longoria on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained lower back, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Torey Lovullo noted he doesn't expect Longoria to be on the IL longer than the minimum 10 days, so it doesn't seem like the back injury is too severe. Josh Rojas will come up from Triple-A Reno to take Longoria's roster spot.
Jul 21 2023Longoria is not in the lineup Friday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Emmanuel Rivera will make another start at third base, his fifth start there in the Diamondbacks' last six games. Longoria is in a 2-for-19 (.105) rut since the beginning of July.
Jul 14 2023Longoria is starting at third base and batting sixth Friday in Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Emmanuel Rivera started three of the last four games before the All-Star break at third base, but it will be Longoria there to kick off the second half as Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo continues to mix and match with the two at the hot corner. Longoria has an .828 OPS in 2023 but finished the first half hitless in his last five contests.
Jul 9 2023Longoria is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will head to the bench for the third time in Arizona's past four games, as Emmanuel Rivera appears to be manager Torey Lovullo's preferred option at the hot corner. The pair will likely continue splitting playing time at the position going forward, though Rivera has a slight leg up for now.
Jul 8 2023Longoria isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Saturday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is hitless in nine attempts since the beginning of July, so he'll get a day off Saturday to regroup. Emmanuel Rivera will fill start at third base in Longoria's place and bat sixth.
Jul 6 2023Longoria is out of the lineup Thursday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base and bat sixth. Longoria seemed to gain a leg up on the position toward the end of June, but he and Rivera have largely been splitting playing time over the last week or so.
Jul 4 2023Longoria is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria caught fire toward the end of June while taking over as the Diamondbacks' primary third baseman, but he'll grab some rest Tuesday as Emmanuel Rivera gets a turn at the hot corner.
Jul 1 2023Longoria is not in Saturday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria had started four of the team's last five games and has a three-game hitting streak. However, he'll hit the bench Saturday, with Kyle Lewis entering the lineup while hitting second and serving as the designated hitter.
Jun 27 2023Longoria went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria isn't seeing consistent playing time, but he's swatted six of his 11 homers this year over his last 13 games. In that span, he's gone 12-for-39 (.308) with 13 RBI, three doubles and a 6:10 BB:K. The veteran third baseman remains stuck in a part-time role, though he continues to make the most of his opportunities. He's up to a passable .244/.301/.569 slash line across 40 contests this season.
Jun 24 2023Longoria went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 8-5 loss against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is on a four-game hit streak and is slashing .320/.379/.800 in the month of June. That's the good news; the bad news is he's started just six of 21 games during the month. The longtime veteran is on pace to hit his most homers in a season since 2019, when he launched 20 as a member of the Giants. The demotion of Josh Rojas to Triple-A Reno benefits Longoria, but the Diamondbacks have mostly rolled with Emmanuel Rivera (.316 average, .372 BABIP) at third base. Additionally, the return of Alek Thomas from Reno crowds the outfield, which has moved Lourdes Gurriel to the primary DH spot.
Jun 13 2023Longoria went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI in Monday's 9-8 win over Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria knocked in a run on a sacrifice fly in the first inning and then gave Arizona some cushion in the sixth with a three-run home run. It was the seventh home run in the last 19 games for the 37-year-old veteran, who's slugging like a rookie again. For the season, Longoria is slugging .538, which would rank 12th in MLB if he qualified. And therein lies the issue for Longoria -- playing time. He has just 116 plate appearances over the team's 66 games.
Jun 8 2023Longoria went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria notched a pair of run-scoring doubles. He finished off the scoring in the Diamondbacks' three-run first inning then extended the lead to 4-2 in the seventh. The part-time role appears to suit the 37-year-old, who is normally in the starting nine against left-handers. Fourteen of his 23 hits are extra-base knocks, leading to a .295 ISO.
Jun 3 2023Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria got Arizona on the board in the fifth inning with a blast off Spencer Strider. This was Longoria's fifth homer over his last 11 games, but that span dates back to May 9 as he remains in a part-time role. The veteran is batting just .216 on the year, but he's added a .505 slugging percentage, eight homers, four doubles, 13 RBI and 15 runs scored through 104 plate appearances.
May 31 2023Longoria went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's first-inning home run provided all the cushion starter Zac Gallen would need. It was the veteran third baseman's seventh homer in 92 at-bats. Longoria's part-time role -- starts at 3B or DH against lefties -- puts a cap on what he can offer fantasy managers.
May 24 2023Longoria went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria extended Arizona's lead to 5-0 with a two-run, 422-foot shot off Ranger Suarez in the third inning. It's Longoria's sixth homer of the year and his third in his last seven games. Still, the 37-year-old veteran doesn't offer much in the way of fantasy value at this point while filling in the short side of a platoon. He's now slashing .221/.269/.477 with 13 runs scored and 10 RBI through 93 plate appearances.
May 13 2023Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-5 win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria got the start against a righty and made manager Torey Lovullo look smart when he snuck a ball just inside the left-field foul pole for his fifth homer of the season and second this week. Playing mostly against lefties, the 37-year-old Longoria hasn't been able to get into a groove at the dish and is batting just .227 (17-for-75). On a positive note, eight of his 17 hits are extra-base knocks.
May 9 2023Longoria went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria came up a triple shy of the cycle, but he hasn't hit a three-bagger since 2020, so he was never much of a threat for the feat. The homer was Longoria's second in his last six games and his fourth of the season. The 37-year-old raised his slash line to .229/.276/.443 with seven RBI, 10 runs scored and three doubles through 76 plate appearances this season. He continues to be a short-side platoon option at third base and designated hitter.
Apr 30 2023Longoria went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 12-4 loss to Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria finally broke out of his slump, hitting his first home run since April 7 while also receiving his first walk since April 14. In his last six appearances leading up to Sunday's contest, Longoria was 1-for-20 (.050) at the plate without a single run scored. Considering his struggles with the bat, his minuscule role platooning with Josh Rojas and the ascension of Emmanuel Rivera, it's difficult to see Longoria etching out a fantasy-relevant role this season.
Apr 4 2023Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 5-4 loss against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting Sunday, Longoria was back in the starting lineup Monday and smacked his first home run as a Diamondback. The veteran has struggled with injuries, playing less than 90 games in three straight seasons (all with San Francisco), but if he can stay on the field, he figures to see plenty of plate appearances with his new squad.
Apr 2 2023Longoria is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is 1-for-7 with a double and a run scored through the first three games of the season and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Los Angeles. Josh Rojas will step in at the hot corner and bat leadoff for Arizona.
Mar 31 2023Longoria isn't in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will take a seat Friday after starting the season with an 0-for-3 performance Thursday. Josh Rojas will take over in the hot corner and bat in the leadoff spot.
Mar 19 2023Longoria went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's spring game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The homer was the first of the spring for Longoria and just his second hit. The third baseman is 2-for-18 (.111) over eight Cactus League games. He's expected to serve as the Diamondbacks' primary third baseman to start the season, although remaining healthy could be an issue for the 37-year-old, who hasn't played more than 89 games since 2019.
Feb 26 2023Longoria (illness) returned to camp Saturday after missing time with strep throat, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is the leading candidate to start at third base. He's perceived as a better glove than last year's primary starter at the hot corner, Josh Rojas, who went 1-for-3 with a run-producing double in a spring game against the Rockies.
Feb 22 2023Longoria was away from camp on Wednesday due to illness, Nick Piecoro of the AZ Central reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's no timetable for when Longoria will be back, but it doesn't sound like something that will carry over into the regular season. The 37-year-old third baseman joined the Diamondbacks over the winter after slashing .244/.315/.451 with 14 homers over 89 games for the Giants in 2022.
Dec 30 2022Longoria (thumb) agreed to a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite being one of the older players in the game, Longoria still managed to put together a respectable 2022 campaign. He slashed .244/.315/.451 through 298 plate appearances with San Francisco, with a few IL stints mixed in throughout the season. He will likely split time at third base with Josh Rojas and get the nod to start whenever the D-backs face a lefty on the mound.
Nov 10 2022Longoria (thumb) had his $13 million club option for 2023 declined by the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria played fewer than 90 games in each of the past two seasons, and San Francisco opted to pay the $5 million buyout and decline his option for next year. The 37-year-old had a .244/.315/.451 slash line with 14 home runs and 42 RBI in 298 plate appearances last year, so he should be able to secure another deal in free agency. The Giants are apparently interested in re-signing him at a lower price.
Oct 3 2022Longoria was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right thumb Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was struck on the hand by a ball Sunday against the Diamondbacks and underwent an X-ray that revealed a fractured thumb. He'll be unavailable for the Giants' final three regular-season games, and it seems likely that he'll require several weeks of rest during the offseason. The 36-year-old slashed .244/.315/.451 with 14 home runs, 42 RBI and 31 runs over 89 games in 2022.
Oct 2 2022Longoria will undergo X-rays after he was struck on the hand by a ball while fielding during Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was struck on the hand on a ball that likely would have been a double play, and manager Gabe Kapler said after the game that the 36-year-old wouldn't have hit if his spot in the order came up again. Longoria should tentatively be considered day-to-day until the results of his X-rays are known.
Sep 30 2022Longoria went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Friday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria hadn't homered since Aug. 23, going 26 games without a long ball. He had just two multi-hit efforts in that span, but he ended the quiet stretch with a massive performance Friday. He knocked a go-ahead three-run blast in the first inning and tacked on a two-run shot in the second. Longoria is up to 14 homers, 41 RBI, 31 runs scored and 13 doubles through 88 contests this year.
Sep 25 2022Longoria went 1-for-1 with two RBI in Sunday's victory over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria pinch hit for Ford Proctor in the top of the eighth inning Sunday and came up big with a two-run single to put the Giants up 3-1. The veteran has settled into a platoon role of late and does not have much fantasy appeal at this point in his career, but the big hit Sunday keeps the Giants' playoff hopes alive.
Sep 24 2022Longoria went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria continues to remain in a short-side platoon role. His multi-hit effort Friday was his second in September, and he's hit just .185 with three doubles and six RBI this month. For the season, the slump has him down to a .241/.314/.435 slash line with 12 home runs, 34 RBI, 29 runs scored and 13 doubles through 283 plate appearances.
Sep 22 2022Longoria is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was only in the lineup for one of the four games in Coors Field. He seems to be on the short side of a platoon, as he has not started against a righty since Sept. 13.
Sep 21 2022Longoria isn't starting Wednesday against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will watch Wednesday's game from the dugout after going 1-for-14 with six strikeouts over the past week. In his place, the newly-promoted Jason Vosler will start at third base and hit seventh in the order.
Sep 19 2022Longoria isn't starting Monday against Colorado, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has a .390 OPS in September and zero hits in the past week. He will begin Monday's game in the dugout while David Villar will start at third base. LaMonte Wade will move over to first base and Luis Gonzalez will pick up a start in right field, batting eighth.
Sep 16 2022Longoria is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has a .445 OPS and 35.1 percent strikeout rate through 11 games in September and will take a seat Friday for the second consecutive contest. David Villar will shift to the hot corner while Wilmer Flores starts at first base.
Sep 14 2022Longoria isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has gone 2-for-9 with four strikeouts over the last three games and will head to the bench for the third time in the last five matchups. David Villar is taking over at the hot corner and batting fifth.
Sep 12 2022Longoria isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Braves, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will get a night off after collecting a pair of hits in Sunday's series finale in Chicago. Wilmer Flores gets the nod at the hot corner and is set to hit third in Longoria's absence.
Sep 10 2022Longoria isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria started the last two games and went 2-for-8 with a double, two RBI and three strikeouts. J.D. Davis will take over at the hot corner and bat third Saturday.
Sep 8 2022Longoria isn't in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Brewers, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria started the last three games and went just 1-for-13 with four strikeouts. David Villar will start at the hot corner and bat seventh during Thursday's matinee.
Sep 4 2022Longoria is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty-hitting Longoria will be on the bench for the second straight game, even with the Giants facing a southpaw (Ranger Suarez) in the series finale. Given that the Giants enter Sunday's contest with a 63-68 record in addition to the fact that Longoria has been on the injured list multiple times in 2022, it's possible the 36-year-old moves into more of a part-time role in the final month of the season.
Sep 3 2022Longoria isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has gone 4-for-12 with three doubles, two RBI, a run and a walk over his last four games but will be on the bench for the fourth time in the last seven matchups. David Villar is starting at the hot corner and batting sixth.
Aug 31 2022Longoria isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is out of the lineup for the third time in the last five games after he went 2-for-8 with a double and a run over his last two matchups. Wilmer Flores will start at the hot corner and bat third.
Aug 30 2022Longoria (hamstring) went 1-for-5 in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria returned after a one-game absence with hamstring tightness. The third baseman served as the designated hitter Tuesday, which could continue in the near term to keep him from playing defense to avoid aggravating the injury that has bothered him multiple times this year. He's slashing .253/.330/.480 with 12 home runs, 28 RBI, 29 runs scored and nine doubles through 224 plate appearances.
Aug 29 2022Longoria (hamstring) isn't starting Monday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria suffered a right hamstring injury during Sunday's matchup against the Twins, and while the injury was later reported to be a mild one, he'll miss at least one game while on the mend. The third baseman will continue to be considered day-to-day until further notice.
Aug 28 2022Longoria (hamstring) isn't believed to be dealing with a significant injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria exited Sunday's game against the Twins due to left hamstring tightness, but he isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list. If the Giants hold the 36-year-old out for any games, J.D. Davis will likely see increased playing time.
Aug 27 2022Longoria isn't starting Saturday against the Twins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is getting a breather after he went 0-for-7 with five strikeouts over the last two games. Wilmer Flores will take his place at the hot corner and bat third Saturday.
Aug 23 2022Longoria went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria singled in the top of the fourth inning before later ripping a two-run home run off reliever Daniel Norris in the top of the sixth frame. The long ball was his 12th of the season and he has now homered in consecutive games. Since being reinstated from the 10-day injured list Aug. 8, the 36-year-old has batted .353 with three home runs, nine RBI and seven runs over 34 at-bats in 12 games.
Aug 21 2022Longoria went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's extra-innings victory over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran third baseman powered the Giants' offense with a grand slam in the seventh inning, his 11th home run on the campaign. Longoria is now batting .333 with two home runs and seven RBI since his return from the IL on Aug. 8. If he qualified, Longoria would now be seventh among third baseman in slugging percentage, so he could be a sneaky option for fantasy managers looking for a third baseman to plug into their lineup down the stretch.
Aug 20 2022Longoria is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went 0-for-4 in the series opener, and he will now miss out on a Coors Field game as the Giants go with J.D. Davis at third base and Wilmer Flores at DH against right-hander Ryan Feltner. The team has been giving the veteran maintenance days here and there -- easily justified given his history and the fact that he's just getting past a hamstring injury.
Aug 17 2022Longoria is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has appeared in seven games since returning from the injured list Aug. 8 and has gone 5-for-19 with a home run, three RBI and four runs. Tommy La Stella will serve as the designated hitter while J.D. Davis starts at third base.
Aug 16 2022Longoria went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in a 6-1 win against the Diamondbacks on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been eased into action since returning from the injured list Aug. 8 -- Monday's start was only his third in seven games over that stretch. His insertion into the lineup paid dividends, as he slugged a two-run shot off ex-teammate Madison Bumgarner in the fourth inning. Longoria now has 10 homers in 2022, a mark he's reached in every one of his big-league campaigns aside from the shortened 2020 season.
Aug 14 2022Longoria is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been eased back into action after missing time with a hamstring injury, and he will sit Sunday for a second straight day.
Aug 13 2022Longoria isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has gone 2-for-10 with two runs, an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts over the last four matchups but will be on the bench for the third time in the last four games. LaMonte Wade is serving as the designated hitter and leading off.
Aug 12 2022Longoria will not be in the lineup Friday against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An off day here against Bryse Wilson means that Longoria has started against two lefties while sitting against two righties since his return from a hamstring injury. It's possible that's been due to the Giants' desire to avoid using him on back-to-back days initially upon his return rather than a signal that he's slipping into the small side of a platoon. Whatever the reason, it will be Wilmer Flores who starts at the hot corner Friday.
Aug 9 2022Longoria is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, according to Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria returned to action Monday after missing two weeks with a hamstring injury, but he will be eased back into action and open Tuesday's game on the bench. Tommy La Stella will man the hot corner for the Giants and LaMonte Wade will serve as the designated hitter.
Aug 8 2022Longoria (hamstring) was activated from the injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was expected to be activated Monday, and he is now officially back in the fold. He will jump right into the lineup and will hit cleanup while serving as the Giants' designated hitter.
Aug 7 2022Longoria (hamstring) is expected to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been sidelined by the hamstring strain since July 23, and he's set to return Monday without the need of a minor-league rehab assignment. The 36-year-old has a.243/.331/.459 slash line with nine home runs and 19 RBI in 49 games this season, and he figures to receive regular days off given his recent injury issues, especially after the acquisition of J.D. Davis at the trade deadline.
Aug 4 2022Longoria (hamstring) will likely be able to return at some point during the Giants' series against the Padres that begins Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been sidelined with a Grade 1 hamstring strain since late July but will likely be able to rejoin the Giants after spending just over the minimum of 10 days on the IL. The 36-year-old has been fielding grounders and running over the last week, and it's not yet clear whether he'll embark on a brief rehab assignment prior to being activated.
Jul 31 2022Longoria (hamstring) said he'll start a running progression Sunday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain after landing on the injured list last week, and his quick return to running is an encouraging sign for his recovery. The veteran third baseman is still likely at least a week or two away from rejoining the Giants and is officially without a timeline for his return.
Jul 28 2022Longoria (hamstring) took grounders prior to Thursday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain Saturday and is expected to miss the next few weeks. However, it's a positive sign that he was able to do some defensive work prior to the game and could be on track to return in early August.
Jul 25 2022Longoria has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is expected to miss the next few weeks following this diagnosis, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle. David Villar will fill in at the hot corner until Longoria is able to return.
Jul 24 2022Longoria (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran third baseman sustained the hamstring strain during Saturday's contest and will be out for at least the next 10 days. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Longoria doesn't expect to face a lengthy absence, and more clarity about his return timeline should come after undergoing an MRI on Monday.
Jul 23 2022Longoria exited Saturday's game versus the Dodgers in the fourth inning with a right hamstring strain, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria suffered the injury after trying to avoid grounding into a double play, but he was unsuccessful and had to leave the game. The third baseman will likely be placed on the 10-day injured list in near future due to the nature of the injury.
Jul 22 2022Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-6 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When healthy, Longoria has shown solid power numbers with nine homers and a .469 slugging percentage through 47 contests this year. The third baseman has slashed .304/.394/.536 with four long balls, seven RBI and 11 runs scored since June 20, though he had a minimum stay on the injured list with an oblique injury in that span.
Jul 16 2022Longoria (oblique) went 0-for-3 with a strikeout and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria had a minimum stay on the injured list to recover from a left oblique strain. He wasn't able to generate a hit in his return, but he got aboard in the eighth when he was plunked, and Wilmer Flores scored the winning run soon after. Longoria played the full game at third base, where he should settle into a near-everyday role going forward. The 36-year-old is slashing .237/.329/.452 with eight home runs, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored and five doubles through 155 plate appearances this season, which has seen him battle finger, shoulder and hamstring injuries.
Jul 14 2022Longoria (oblique) is beginning a rehab asignment Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will serve as the designated hitter Thursday but could return to third base Friday. If he responds well to that game action, he could be activated from the injured list as early as Saturday against the Brewers.
Jul 11 2022Longoria (oblique) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been sidelined since July 6 due to a left oblique strain, but he's nearing game action and will likely return shortly after the All-Star break if all goes according to plan. A more concrete timetable for his return should come to light once he's officially started a rehab stint.
Jul 6 2022Longoria was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a strained left oblique, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear when exactly the veteran third baseman picked up the injury, though it presumably occurred Tuesday while going 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts against Arizona. Longoria doesn't have a clear timeline for his return, but he seems likely to be sidelined through the All-Star break.
Jul 1 2022Longoria will sit Friday against the White Sox, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria sits after starting nine straight games, a stretch in which he hit .400/.486/.733 with three homers and more walks (six) than strikeouts (five). Jason Vosler will spell him at third base.
Jun 29 2022Longoria went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All of a sudden, Longoria is red hot. He has multiple hits in four of his last six games, with three homers during that stretch. The third baseman has battled finger, shoulder and hamstring issues already this season, so he may require more days off than in past years, but he can still do damage when on the field.
Jun 25 2022Longoria went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has homered in consecutive games and he's hit safely in six straight, going 8-for-21 (.381) during the streak. The third baseman tied the game at 1-1 in the second inning with his blast before adding a sac fly in the third for the Giants' fourth run. Longoria had another short burst of power in late May before suffering a minor shoulder injury, but it looks like he's back in a groove. He's batting .241 with an .801 OPS, seven homers, 15 RBI, 14 runs scored and five doubles through 122 plate appearances this year, and he should command a majority of the starts at the hot corner, though the 36-year-old is likely to get routine rest.
Jun 24 2022Longoria went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's hitting streak is up to five games, during which he's gone 7-for-18 (.389). The third baseman hadn't homered since May 30 prior to Friday's long ball in the fourth inning. He's slashing .238/.322/.457 with six homers, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored and five doubles through 36 contests overall.
Jun 23 2022Longoria went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Thursday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria struggled in the middle of June while battling a hamstring injury, but he's starting to gain some traction at the plate. He's gone 5-for-15 (.333) with a pair of walks, a double and three runs scored across his last four games. If he can stay healthy, the third baseman could get rolling. He's slashing .225/.307/.422 with five home runs, 12 RBI, 12 runs scored and five doubles in 35 contests overall this year.
Jun 22 2022Longoria will start at third base and bat sixth Wednesday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 36-year-old was poised to receive Wednesday off, but he'll end up joining the lineup after Luis Gonzalez was scratched with lower-back tightness. Longoria is 2-for-18 with five walks, a run and six strikeouts over his past eight contests.
Jun 19 2022Longoria is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Giants wrapping up their road series in Pittsburgh with a day game, the 36-year-old Longoria will receive a veteran's maintenance day. Wilmer Flores replaces Longoria at third base Sunday.
Jun 15 2022Longoria isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria returned to the starting nine Tuesday after he was out of the lineup for three consecutive games due to a hamstring injury. However, he'll get a breather in Wednesday's series finale against the Royals while Wilmer Flores shifts to the hot corner with Tommy La Stella starting at first base.
Jun 14 2022Longoria (hamstring) went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria started at designated hitter, but gave way to pinch hitter Tommy La Stella in the sixth inning. This was Longoria's first start since Friday as he battled a hamstring injury, and he may be eased back into action to avoid aggravating the issue. The third baseman is slashing .225/.287/.463 with five home runs, 12 RBI and nine runs scored through 87 plate appearances.
Jun 13 2022Longoria (hamstring) remains on the bench Monday against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been out of the lineup since Friday while battling left hamstring tightness, but he hasn't been shut down completely, as he appeared as a pinch hitter Sunday. He's not quite ready to be involved from the start of the game, however, so Thairo Estrada will get the nod at third base.
Jun 12 2022Longoria (hamstring) remains on the bench Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria left Friday's game with left hamstring tightness and didn't appear in Saturday's contest. Exactly how much more time he'll have to miss is unclear. Wilmer Flores will get the start at the hot corner Sunday.
Jun 11 2022Longoria (hamstring) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Clayton Kershaw on the hill, the righty-hitting Longoria would surely be in the lineup if he were up for it physically. Wilmer Flores starts at third base as Longoria sits after exiting Friday's game with left hamstring tightness.
Jun 10 2022Longoria was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers due to left hamstring tightness, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was unable to run at full strength after grounding out in the bottom of the fourth inning Friday, and he was removed from the game as a result. It's not yet clear whether his injury will require a trip to the injured list, but Thairo Estrada and Darin Ruf will likely see additional playing time if Longoria is unavailable in the coming days.
Jun 8 2022Longoria is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will head to the bench Wednesday for the second time in the past three games. Thairo Estrada will start at the hot corner and bat sixth in Longoria's absence.
Jun 4 2022Longoria isn't starting Saturday against the Marlins, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria returned to the lineup from a shoulder injury Friday against Miami and went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, a walk and a strikeout. However, Jason Vosler will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth Saturday.
Jun 3 2022Longoria (shoulder) is starting at third base and hitting sixth Friday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He appeared off the bench as a pinch hitter in back-to-back games after suffering a shoulder injury Tuesday. Longoria is hitting .310 with five home runs in his last 10 games.
Jun 2 2022Longoria went 0-for-1 in a 3-0 loss Thursday in Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria pinch hit for designated hitter Tommy La Stella in the eighth inning, facing lefty Steven Okert. After being removed from Tuesday's game and sitting out Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, the veteran flew out in his lone plate appearance Thursday. It's unclear when he will return to the field, but it's possible he will be able to contribute with the bat as the designated or pinch hitter in the near term.
Jun 1 2022Longoria (shoulder) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to right shoulder soreness, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one matchup. It's possible that the 36-year-old will be available off the bench, but Jason Vosler will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.
May 31 2022Longoria left Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to soreness in his right shoulder and isn't expected to be in the lineup Wednesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went 0-for-1 with a strikeout and a walk prior to exiting Tuesday's contest, and he's poised to receive a day off for the series finale in Philadelphia. The veteran third baseman may still be available off the bench, however, so the injury doesn't appear to be a serious concern.
May 30 2022Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria homered for the third game in a row, and his fifth time in the last five contests. The power surge is part of a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 9-for-26 (.346). The third baseman owns a .241/.268/.556 slash line with five long balls, 11 RBI, seven runs scored and a 33.9 percent strikeout rate in 16 contests this season.
May 29 2022Longoria went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's eighth-inning blast gave the Giants their first lead in a game that didn't see them record a hit until the seventh inning. The third baseman's hitting streak is up to six games, a span in which he's hit all four of his homers this year while going 8-for-22 (.364). Overall, he's at a .240/.269/.520 slash line with 10 RBI, six runs scored and a pair of doubles in 15 contests.
May 28 2022Longoria went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's sixth-inning blast got the Giants within a run, but that was as close as they got. After a slow start to the season following a finger injury that cost him a month to begin the year, he's started to pick it up at the plate with hits in five straight games. Longoria is 7-for-18 (.389 in that span). The third baseman owns a .239/.271/.478 slash line with three homers, seven RBI, four runs scored and two doubles in 48 plate appearances.
May 25 2022Longoria went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI on Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria returned to the lineup after sitting out Tuesday due to a shoulder issue. He made an immediate impact, slugging a three-run home run in the first inning and a solo shot one frame later. Those were his first two homers of the season, and he has only two additional extra-base hits across 40 plate appearances on the campaign.
May 24 2022Longoria is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets after jamming his left shoulder on an attempted dive Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria may be available off the bench, which indicates the injury isn't a serious concern. The 36-year-old could also be held out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale if the Giants want to express additional caution, as it would allow the veteran an extra two days to recover with a scheduled day off to follow Thursday.
May 21 2022Longoria will sit Saturday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria made his season debut last Wednesday after missing the start of the season due to finger surgery. He's the clear primary third baseman in San Francisco, but he's also getting frequent days off, as he'll sit here for the third time in nine games since his return to action. Tommy La Stella will start at the hot corner this time around.
May 17 2022Longoria is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Colorado, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been back from the injured list for less than a week, so it's no surprise that the Giants don't want him starting on four consecutive days just yet. Wilmer Flores will be the third baseman Tuesday.
May 13 2022Longoria isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria returned to action Wednesday against the Rockies and went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts. He'll get a breather in Friday's series opener while Wilmer Flores starts at the hot corner and bats third.
May 11 2022The Giants reinstated Longoria (finger) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. He'll start at third base and bat third in the Giants' series finale with the Rockies, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco initially planned to have Longoria come off the IL ahead of Friday's series opener in St. Louis, but he'll make his season debut two days earlier than anticipated after his surgically repaired finger responded well to a recent five-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento. He should settle back in as the Giants' everyday third baseman, leaving Wilmer Flores (back) to vie for reps at designated hitter with Darin Ruf.
May 9 2022Longoria (finger) expects to be activated off the injured list in three or four days, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has yet to make his season debut, as he's still working his way back from finger surgery, a procedure he underwent in late March. He's nearly ready to go after grabbing five hits in five rehab games, but he needs at least a couple more before the Giants activate him.
May 3 2022Longoria (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been out all season after undergoing finger surgery in late March. He'll likely need at least a handful of rehab games given the length of his absence, though the Giants have yet to specify exactly when they expect him back.
Apr 30 2022Longoria (finger) ran the bases Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment next week, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria began a hitting progression in mid-April and increased his intensity this week. While the Giants haven't indicated what day the 36-year-old's rehab assignment will begin, it's possible he'll be able to make his season debut late next week or sometime next weekend.
Apr 25 2022Longoria (finger) has started to increase his hitting progression, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria began his hitting progression approximately a week ago after participating in limited baseball activities before then. The 36-year-old certainly appears to be trending in the right direction, but he doesn't yet have a timetable to return from the 10-day injured list.
Apr 15 2022The Giants announced Friday that Longoria (finger) will begin his hitting progression at the end of the weekend or early next week, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria resumed limited baseball activities recently, which mainly consisted of taking grounders. He'll take another step in his recovery once he's able to resume hitting, but a timetable for his return to game action isn't yet known.
Apr 11 2022Longoria (finger) is participating in limited baseball activities, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria underwent surgery to repair a ligament in his right index finger in late-March, and he's now doing baseball work after having his stitches removed Friday. The 36-year-old was initially expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, but if his rehab continues to go well he could be back on the field before the end of April.
Apr 8 2022Longoria (finger) could return within four weeks, rather than six as previously expected, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A four-week timetable would give him a shot at returning before the end of April. While the Giants could still wind up playing things cautiously with the veteran third baseman, it appears as though he's making great progress in his recovery from finger surgery. He'll get his stitches out Friday and has already begun grip exercises.
Apr 7 2022Longoria (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A trip to the injured list was always expected after Longoria underwent surgery to repair a ligament in his right index finger in mid-March. The fact that he was placed on the 10-day IL rather than the 60-day IL indicates the Giants think he can return before early June, which matches up with the initial six-week timetable he was given at the time of the surgery.
Mar 30 2022Manager Gabe Kapler said Wednesday that Longoria (finger) is expected to miss approximately six weeks, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria underwent surgery to repair a ligament in his right index finger Tuesday, and his finger will be immobilized for at least 10 days before he resumes baseball activities. With the 36-year-old out of game action until at least mid-May, Wilmer Flores is slated to serve as the team's primary third baseman.
Mar 28 2022Longoria will undergo surgery to repair a ligament in his right index finger Tuesday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This procedure will result in Longoria's finger being immobilized for the next 10 days, which as Webeck notes, rules him out for the season opener. The third baseman had yet to see any game action in spring training and will likely need at least a few rehab appearances before making his 2022 debut. A timetable for his return has yet to be established by the club. Wilmer Flores and Thairo Estrada figure to see time at the hot corner while Longoria recovers.
Mar 26 2022Longoria (finger) is participating in all baseball workouts, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has downplayed the injury, though he also noted that the pain stems from when he was hit by a pitch late in the 2021 season. Given that he's had the entire offseason to rest the issue, it's a bit concerning that he is still not feeling fully healthy. Even so, his Opening Day status does not appear threatened at this time.
Mar 25 2022Longoria has not played in Cactus League games due to soreness in his right index finger, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria said it came from a hit-by-pitch late last season and flared up during spring training. The third baseman isn't expected to miss Opening Day, though the flexibility of the Giants' bench players could afford him to take time off it the injury persists.
Oct 2 2021Longoria will sit Saturday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will rest after starting 10 of the last 11 games at third base. Kris Bryant will start at the hot corner Saturday.
Sep 25 2021Longoria is out of the lineup Saturday at Colorado, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria started the past five games and will head to the bench after going 4-for-18 with a double, two runs and eight strikeouts. Wilmer Flores will work at third base Saturday for San Francisco.
Sep 18 2021Longoria is out of the lineup Saturday against Atlanta, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria started the last three games and will receive a day off after going 3-for-12 with a home run, two doubles, a walk and two RBI. Kris Bryant will take over at the hot corner while Steven Dugger starts in the outfield.
Sep 16 2021Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double Thursday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria took Tim Hill yard in the eighth inning to record his 13th home run of the season. He's gotten hot at the plate of late, slugging three homers across his last six games while also racking up 12 RBI and four runs scored in that span. Overall, Longoria has maintained a .296/.390/.558 line across 241 plate appearances this season.
Sep 14 2021Longoria is not the lineup Tuesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old will get a day off after starting four consecutive games and collecting five hits and two homers. Kris Bryant takes over at third base while Steven Duggar starts in center field against Jake Arrieta.
Sep 13 2021Longoria went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Monday's 9-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria launched a three-run blast off Yu Darvish as part of San Francisco's five-run first inning. He later added an RBI single in the eighth. It was his 12th home run of the year and second over his last three appearances. Longoria has gone 6-for-17 (.353) with 13 RBI over the last six games, improving his season OPS to .931.
Sep 11 2021Longoria went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, a walk, a run scored and three RBI in Saturday's 15-4 win over the Cubs. He also chipped in a sacrifice fly. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One day after knocking in three runs against the Cubs, Longoria did it again, only this time without the help of the long ball. The 35-year-old has now pushed across nine runs in his last four games.
Sep 8 2021Longoria isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went 1-for-6 with five runs, an RBI and three walks across the last two games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Kris Bryant will start at third base while Mike Yastrzemski starts in right field.
Sep 5 2021Longoria isn't starting Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria returned to the lineup Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a strikeout. Kris Bryant will shift to third base while Steven Duggar enters the lineup in center field.
Sep 3 2021Longoria (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday but isn't starting the series opener against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old suffered a right hand contusion in late August, but he'll rejoin the major-league club after missing just over the minimum of 10 days. Kris Bryant will start at the hot corner and bat third Friday, but Longoria will likely be available off the bench if needed.
Sep 1 2021Longoria (hand) was cleared to resume taking swings Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria received a cortisone injection to address his hand soreness Tuesday and was able to quickly resume swinging a bat. The 34-year-old could rejoin the big-league roster relatively soon if he can continue ramping things up without any further issues.
Aug 31 2021Longoria received a cortisone shot Tuesday to address his hand soreness and is tentatively scheduled to resume hitting within the next two days, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been out since Aug. 18 with the hand issue. He attempted to hit high-velocity pitching last week, but had to stop after experiencing too much pain in his right index finger. The hope is that the cortisone shot will help the discomfort subside and allow the third baseman to resume taking swings. If Longoria's able to ramp up his baseball activities substantially in the coming days, he could have a chance of being activated without going on a rehab assignment.
Aug 25 2021Longoria (hand) felt too much pain to hit high-velocity pitching Tuesday and still has considerable swelling in his right index finger, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran hopes to return from the injured list Aug. 31 when first eligible, but he'll first need to hit pain-free against all types of pitches before manager Gabe Kapler gives him any plate appearances. More updates about Longoria's recovery should become available by the end of the week.
Aug 24 2021The Giants placed Longoria (COVID-19/hand) on the 10-day injured list with a right hand contusion, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran hasn't started since last Tuesday due to the hand issue, and now he'll be sidelined at least until the last couple days of August. Longoria has only appeared in five games since returning from a shoulder injury, going 5-for-12 with a home run and four runs scored. Details about when he might return should become available in the next week or so.
Aug 22 2021The Giants placed Longoria (hand) on the COVID-19-related injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A sore hand kept Longoria on the bench for the Giants' previous three games, but he'll be deactivated ahead of Sunday's series finale in Oakland while he recovers from a recent COVID-19 vaccine shot, per Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News. Even though Longoria should be feeling fine in the next day or two, the Giants could choose to stash him on the IL a little while longer in the event he's still experiencing pain in his hand.
Aug 21 2021Longoria (hand) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will be Longoria's third consecutive omission from San Francisco's lineup as he battles through hand soreness. He should still be considered day-to-day, with an update on his condition likely coming at some point Saturday. Wilmer Flores is playing third base and batting sixth.
Aug 20 2021Longoria is dealing with some lingering hand soreness but is likely available off the bench in Friday's game against the Athletics, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is out of the lineup for a second straight game Friday, and manager Gabe Kapler revealed that the third baseman is dealing with a hand issue. However, the injury doesn't appear to be serious, and the 35-year-old should be considered day-to-day.
Aug 18 2021Longoria isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will get a breather after he went 4-for-6 with a solo homer, three runs and a walk across the last two games. Kris Bryant (hamstring) will return to the lineup at third base while LaMonte Wade starts in right field.
Aug 15 2021Longoria is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Gabe Kapler noted that Longoria's shoulder is feeling fine after he returned from the 60-day injured list Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the Giants' 4-1 loss. Longoria was making his first appearance with the Giants since June 5, so he'll be getting some extra maintenance for the day game after a night game as he works back to full speed. Wilmer Flores will cover third base in Longoria's stead.
Aug 14 2021Longoria (shoulder) was activated off the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria had an excellent start to his age-35 season, hitting .280/.376/.516 through his first 50 games. He then sprained his left shoulder in early June and wound up missing over two months. The Giants will hope he can recapture his early season form for the stretch run, beginning Saturday against the Rockies, when he'll bat fifth and play third base. Thairo Estrada was optioned in a corresponding move.
Aug 11 2021Longoria (shoulder) is expected to return from the 60-day injured list during the team's weekend series against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants were hopeful that Longoria could be activated in time for Wednesday's series finale against the Diamondbacks, but he'll require some extra time to recover. However, the team doesn't plan to send the 35-year-old back to Triple-A Sacramento to continue a rehab assignment, so his return to the active roster is imminent.
Aug 10 2021Longoria (shoulder) could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Wednesday against Arizona, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has played in four games with Triple-A Sacramento since beginning a rehab assignment last Thursday. The club has yet to determine when the third baseman will be activated, and there's still a possibility he plays in more games with Sacramento before he returns to the active roster. That said, the club is at least considering reinstating Longoria in time for Wednesday's game. The 35-year-old could be in line for a reduced role when he returns from a two-month absence, as Kris Bryant will likely continue to get some of his starts at third base down the stretch.
Aug 5 2021Longoria (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has missed two months due to a left shoulder sprain, but he began a hitting progression in late July and will now return to game action. The 35-year-old will play five innings Thursday before increasing to seven innings Friday as the Giants ramp up his workload, according to Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site. Although Longoria will presumably require several rehab outings before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club, his minor-league appearances are the final step in his recovery process. The acquisition of Kris Bryant at the trade deadline figures to cut into his playing time at third base.
Aug 2 2021Longoria (shoulder) could start a rehab assignment later in the week, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria started a hitting progression near the end of July and continues to ramp up his baseball activities. If all goes well, the team could send him out on a rehab stint later in the week. He figures to need at least a handful of appearances in the minors after missing the last two months with a shoulder sprain.
Jul 22 2021Longoria (shoulder) is working through a hitting progression and has begun other baseball activities, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was transferred to the 60-day injured list in mid-July, which means he will be out until at least early August. It appears he could be activated close to the time that he is first eligible however, and he could begin a rehab assignment before the end of the month.
Jul 16 2021Longoria (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was able to increase his baseball activity prior to the All-Star break, and the team was hoping he'd be able to return early in the second half. However, the 35-year-old will now be sidelined until at least early August following his move to the 60-day IL. It's not yet clear when the third baseman could begin a rehab assignment.
Jul 9 2021Longoria (shoulder) is reported to be increasing his baseball activity as of Friday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was reported last Saturday that Longoria has a chance of returning soon after next week's All-Star break, and Friday's update seems to go along with that timeline. The third baseman has been on the injured list with a sprained shoulder since early June and he could require a rehab assignment prior to be reinstated.
Jul 3 2021Longoria (shoulder) could return from the injured list around the third week of July, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been participating in baseball activities for just over a week, and he could return the Giants shortly after the All-Star break. The third baseman has been on the injured list since June 6, so he could require a rehab assignment before he's cleared to return.
Jul 2 2021Longoria (shoulder) has been taking dry swings and playing catch recently, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria resumed baseball activities in late June, and he's been able to increase his workload since then. The Giants haven't given a clear timetable for the 35-year-old's return, but manager Gabe Kapler said Friday that he hasn't ruled out a July return for the third baseman.
Jun 25 2021Longoria (shoulder) is resuming baseball activities Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been on the injured list with a sprained left shoulder since June 6. He's been targeting a mid-July return and Friday's update indicates that he remains on track to be activated sometime around the All-Star break. Wilmer Flores should continue to receive the bulk of the playing time at the hot corner while Longoria continues to recover.
Jun 6 2021The Giants placed Longoria on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a sprained left shoulder. Manager Gabe Kapler said X-rays on Longoria's shoulder returned negative, but the veteran third baseman is expected to remain out for 4-to-6 weeks, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Based on the estimated recovery timeline, Longoria will likely remain on the shelf through or shortly before the All-Star break in mid-July. The injury is a tough blow for the 35-year-old, who was enjoying a resurgent season with an .892 OPS through 186 plate appearances on the season. Wilmer Flores will start at third base in place of Longoria in Sunday's game against the Cubs, and Flores could end up handling everyday duties at the position while Longoria is on the shelf.
Jun 5 2021Manager Gabe Kapler said following Saturday's win over the Cubs that Longoria is being evaluated for a potential shoulder injury after a collision with shortstop Brandon Crawford forced the third baseman to exit in the ninth inning, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kapler wasn't yet able to provide any information on the seriousness of the injury, but did note that it is the shoulder hindering Longoria. Further updates figure to be given Sunday, if not later Saturday night.
Jun 4 2021Longoria (side) is starting Friday's game against the Cubs, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria left Monday's game due to right side soreness and was held out of the lineup in each of the last two games. However, he'll play third base and bat fifth Friday.
Jun 3 2021Longoria (side) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Cubs, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old has been held out since being lifted from Monday's contest with soreness in his right side, and he was diagnosed with an intercostal strain after undergoing an MRI. Longoria should continue to be considered day-to-day. Wilmer Flores will start at the hot corner Thursday, while LaMonte Wade works at first base.
Jun 1 2021Longoria is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a mild intercostal strain, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old is out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Angels, but he could be back in action Thursday versus the Cubs following Wednesday's scheduled off day, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Mauricio Dubon is starting at the hot corner Tuesday in Longoria's absence.
May 31 2021Longoria (side) said after Monday's 6-1 win over the Angels that he intends to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run before leaving in the sixth inning with right side soreness. The veteran third baseman said he doesn't expect to start in Tuesday's series finale with the Angels, but he's hopeful the MRI will reveal that he isn't dealing with anything more than a day-to-day concern. Mauricio Dubon and Wilmer Flores would be the top candidates to fill in at third base if Longoria is forced to miss time.
May 30 2021Longoria went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria took Alex Vesia deep to lead off the eighth inning Saturday. The veteran is still a threat for 20 long balls in a season and his OPS of .850 is his highest since 2012. He is one of the many reasons the Giants have been able to keep up with the other powerhouses in the National League West. The third baseman is slashing .267/.357/.493 with eight home runs, 26 RBI and 25 runs in 171 plate appearances.
May 28 2021Longoria isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went 5-for-12 with two home runs, a double, five RBI and three runs across the last three games. Jason Vosler will start at third base while LaMonte Wade takes over at first base.
May 27 2021Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run as the Giants fell 4-3 to the Dodgers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria got San Francisco on the board in the fourth inning with his solo shot off Joe Kelly but failed to do anything productive in his other three at-bats. The long ball was Longoria's seventh of the season, matching his 2020 total.
May 25 2021Longoria went 3-for-4 with a home run, double, two runs, four RBI, a walk and a strikeout in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria reached base in each of his first four at-bats with his third inning three-run home run doubling the Giant's lead to an early 6-0. This continues a hot stretch for the veteran third baseman, who's 7-for-his-last-16 over his past four games.
May 23 2021Longoria is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will be on the bench for the series finale and get consecutive days off thanks to Monday's scheduled off day. Mauricio Dubon will start at third base Sunday for the Giants.
May 22 2021Longoria went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third baseman drew a walk and stole second base in the fourth inning. He also reached on an error in the sixth, which led to San Francisco's lone run scored by Mike Yastrzemski. Longoria's stolen base Friday was his first since the 2019 season -- he went 0-for-1 on the basepaths in 2020. After a hot start, the 35-year-old has noticeably cooled off in May with a .190/.292/.286 slash line in his last 18 games.
May 20 2021Longoria went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk Thursday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria took Carson Fulmer yard in the seventh inning for a two-run home run. He now has five long balls on the season, though this was his first since April 13. Even with that lengthy absence of power, Longoria has managed to maintain a .248/.347/.432 line with 17 RBI and 20 runs scored across 144 plate appearances.
May 17 2021Longoria isn't in the lineup Monday against the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went 1-for-13 with a run, a walk and five strikeouts in his last three games. Wilmer Flores will start at third base while Mauricio Dubon starts at the keystone.
May 4 2021Longoria went 2-for-5 with a walk and a run scored across both halves of Tuesday's doubleheader versus Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria wasn't in the lineup for the earlier game, but entered as a pinch hitter in the fifth inning. In the nightcap, he started at third base and batted cleanup. The 35-year-old snapped a 0-for-10 skid at the plate Tuesday. Overall, he's slashing .284/.398/.527 with four home runs, 12 RBI and 13 runs scored in 26 games this season.
May 2 2021Longoria is not in the lineup Sunday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria started the past three games and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale. Wilmer Flores will start at the hot corner and bat third for the Giants.
Apr 27 2021Longoria is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old missed the previous three games with left hamstring tightness before rejoining the lineup Monday and going 2-for-2 with a double, three RBI and a run, but he'll return to the bench Tuesday. There's been no indication Longoria aggravated the injury, so the Giants may just be exercising caution after the veteran's return to action. Jason Vosler will start at the hot corner and bat eighth in his place for San Francisco.
Apr 26 2021Longoria (hamstring) will bat cleanup and play third base Monday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria left Thursday's game against the Marlins with a tight left hamstring and didn't play a role in any of the next three contests. He's back in action Monday and will look to build on his strong .291/.391/.582 slash line.
Apr 25 2021Longoria (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will be on the bench for a third straight game due to a sore left hamstring, but the Giants are continuing to list him as day-to-day. Wilmer Flores will cover third base in Sunday's series finale while Longoria looks to heal up ahead of Monday's game against the Rockies.
Apr 24 2021Longoria (hamstring) will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Marlins, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria left Thursday's season opener with a tight left hamstring and did not play a part in Friday's contest. He's considered day-to-day. Wilmer Flores remains the starter at the hot corner in his absence.
Apr 23 2021Longoria (hamstring) isn't starting Friday's game against the Marlins, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria exited Thursday's game against Miami due to left hamstring tightness. However, manager Gabe Kapler said that Longoria could be available off the bench Friday if he feels good during the game, Pavlovic reports. Wilmer Flores will start at third base Friday, batting third.
Apr 22 2021Longoria exited Thursday's game against the Marlins with a tight left hamstring, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was pulled from the game in the fifth inning, though the severity of the injury is not yet known. Wilmer Flores shifted from first to third base, and he would likely remain a fixture in the lineup if Longoria is out for an extended amount of time.
Apr 21 2021Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Longoria would be rested for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco is closing out its series in Philadelphia with a day game, so the 35-year-old Longoria will just be getting some routine maintenance. He provided a pair of doubles and scored twice across his nine at-bats over the first two games of the series.
Apr 18 2021Longoria is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is likely just getting some routine maintenance as the Giants wrap up their series in Miami with a day game. Tommy La Stella will fill in at third base for Longoria.
Apr 16 2021Longoria went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Friday's loss against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria plated the Giants' lone run of the game with an RBI single that scored Mike Yastrzemski in the top of the fourth. It was Longoria's fourth RBI over his last five games, and the veteran has been one of San Francisco's most dangerous hitters -- he has hit safely in five of his last seven contests while hitting .317 with a 1.025 OPS through 12 games.
Apr 14 2021Longoria isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs and a strikeout in Tuesday's matchup. However, Tommy La Stella will shift to third base for Wednesday's series finale while Donovan Solano starts at second base.
Apr 11 2021Longoria went 2-for-4 while knocking in two during Sunday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old has seemingly found the fountain of youth in 2021, as he knocked in two off Carlos Estevez in the seventh inning. Longoria is currently slashing .333/.394/.667 as he has been a crucial element to the Giants' hot start.
Apr 10 2021Longoria (illness) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria retreated to the bench for Friday's series opener against the Rockies due to some mild side effects after he received the COVID-19 vaccine. However, he'll return to third base and bat fifth against Colorado on Saturday.
Apr 9 2021Longoria is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rockies due to some mild side effects after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, but he's expected to be available off the bench, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old will head to the bench for the first time this season while experiencing side effects to the vaccine after going 7-for-22 with three homers to begin the season. Wilmer Flores will start at third base Friday in Longoria's absence.
Apr 6 2021Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria showed off his bat speed as he took a 97 mph sinker over the right-field fence to give the Giants a 2-1 lead in the fourth. The 35-year-old has now homered in three of four games to open the season, but it's been a long time since he posted particularly special power numbers. With that in mind, it may be worth riding Longoria while he's hot, but don't get too attached.
Apr 2 2021Longoria went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional RBI in a win over the Mariners on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria knotted the game at three with a two-run blast in the sixth inning, then plated the game's final run with a single in the seventh. The veteran has gone deep in each of San Francisco's first two games to begin the campaign and has collected four total hits along with a pair of walks over that span.
Mar 27 2021Longoria (foot) started at third base and went 0-for2 in Saturday's spring training loss to Seattle. He played three innings in the field. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria played in the field for the first time this spring after dealing with plantar fasciitis to begin camp. It looks like he's ready for the regular season, but could be used at DH the first three games since the Giants begin the season at Seattle.
Mar 26 2021Longoria (foot) will play third base during Saturday's spring game against the Mariners, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will play the field for the first time this spring after dealing with plantar fasciitis to begin camp. Even though Opening Day is less than a week away, Longoria should still be available for the Giants to begin the regular season.
Mar 19 2021Longoria (foot) could take the field by the middle of next week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been dealing with plantar fasciitis since the start of camp. He's been able to participate in spring training games but has been limited to designated hitter duty. If he does wind up being ready to field his position soon, he should still have enough time to be ready to go by Opening Day, but time is getting tight.
Mar 14 2021Longoria (foot) is batting fifth as the designated hitter in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old has been battling plantar fasciitis throughout the early stages of camp and has been operating as a designated hitter for the past week. It's unclear when Longoria is expected to play the field, but there has yet to be much concern expressed about the injury.
Mar 6 2021Longoria has been dealing with plantar fasciitis to begin spring training, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria made his spring debut Saturday as the designated hitter for San Francisco, but the team has been bringing him along slowly in the field due to his foot issue. It's not yet clear when he'll be cleared to play the field, but he didn't sound too concerned about the issue. "Hopefully we got it taken care of," Longoria said. "We're easing into it. It's not a big deal, just something we'll have to deal with."
Sep 24 2020Longoria went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a pair of walks and another run scored during Wednesday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria got the Giants on the board with a solo blast against Ryan Castellani in the fourth inning. The long ball was his seventh of the year while batting .263 with 27 RBI.
Sep 16 2020Longoria went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went deep in the third inning off Mariners starter Ljay Newsome. Through 41 games, Longoria has six homers, 25 RBI and 22 runs scored. He's slashing .282/.313/.463 in 160 plate appearances.
Sep 9 2020Longoria (glute) is in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was reportedly feeling better Tuesday but got an extra day to recover. He'll reclaim his spot at third base Wednesday, batting sixth.
Sep 8 2020Longoria (glute) is doing better but will sit for at least one more day, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was scratched from the lineup Monday against Arizona with right glute soreness and remains day-to-day. Pablo Sandoval will make another start at third base in his absence.
Sep 7 2020Longoria was scratched from Monday's lineup against Arizona due to right glute soreness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was sore after leaving Sunday's contest, and he'll get a day off Monday as a precautionary measure. Manager Gabe Kapler emphasized that the issue isn't serious, but the team will give him a day off to allow him to recover.
Sep 2 2020Longoria will start at third base and will bat third Wednesday against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will occupy the three hole for the eighth contest in a row, so he's seemingly settled on a new regular lineup spot after most commonly batting fourth or fifth in the first half of the Giants' 60-game slate. Batting two spots behind emerging star Mike Yastrzemski has been a boon for Longoria's fantasy value, as he'll take a four-game RBI streak into Wednesday's series finale.
Aug 28 2020Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has hit safely in four of his last five games, and he snapped a five-game homer drought with his sixth-inning blast off Zac Gallen. Longoria has been one of the top hitters for the Giants of late, and he has gone 15-for-36 (.416) with two homers, eight RBI and 10 runs scored over San Francisco's last 10 games.
Aug 18 2020Longoria went 1-for-3 with one walk, a double, one RBI and three runs scored Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria had an all around productive day at dish, twice getting driven in by Pablo Sandoval. He had an RBI of his own in the top of the ninth inning, driving in Brandon Belt with a double. Longoria has swung the bat fairly well of late, racking up at least one hit in five of his last six starts. In that span, he's gone 6-for-24 with one home run, four RBI and five runs scored. In 72 plate appearances this season, Longoria is hitting .234/.292/.422 to go along with two home runs, nine RBI and nine runs scored.
Aug 10 2020Longoria is not in the lineup Monday against Houston, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants have rotated heavily at several spots this season, though Longoria has generally been immune to those changes, as he'll sit Monday for just the second time since returning from an oblique injury back on July 30. Donovan Solano will get the start at the hot corner.
Aug 5 2020Longoria is not starting Wednesday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria missed the first six games of the season due to an oblique injury but started six in a row upon his return. He'll get a rest after posting an .892 OPS in those contests, with Donovan Solano sliding to third base and Wilmer Flores getting the start at second.
Aug 2 2020Longoria went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and two RBI in Sunday's loss to Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria continued his red-hot start to 2020 with a solo homer in the sixth inning Sunday. In four games since returning from an oblique injury, the 34-year-old third baseman has six hits, five RBI, and a 1.230 OPS.
Jul 30 2020Longoria (oblique) went 1-for-4 with a sacrifice fly in Thursday's 12-7 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's sacrifice fly scored Mike Yastrzemski in the fifth inning to get the Giants on the board. Longoria also had a pair of strikeouts in his season debut. The 34-year-old third baseman figures to see the majority of the playing time at that position. He may also benefit from the universal designated hitter in 2020 to get the occasional day off from playing defense.
Jul 25 2020Longoria (oblique) is expected to return from the injured list Thursday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been dealing with a moderate right oblique strain for over a week. He's on the 10-day injured list, but the assignment was made retroactive to July 20, so he'll be eligible to return just seven days into the season. Expect him to be the Giants' everyday third baseman once healthy.
Jul 20 2020Longoria (oblique) will open the season on the 10-day injured list, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been dealing with a moderate right oblique strain in recent days. He's been able to take grounders in practice but won't be fully game-ready by Opening Day on Thursday against the Dodgers. Just how much time he misses to start the year remains to be seen.
Jul 17 2020Longoria (oblique) took grounders during practice Friday, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria injured his right oblique while swinging earlier in the week, but he was able to work in the infield Friday. He experienced some discomfort when reaching to the right, but the 34-year-old is reportedly still on track to start Opening Day, which is scheduled for Thursday against the Dodgers.
Jul 16 2020Longoria has a moderate right oblique strain, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury Newsreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran third baseman injured his right oblique while swinging. Manager Gabe Kapler isn't certain Longoria or Brandon Belt (heel) will be ready for Opening Day. Pablo Sandoval and Wilmer Flores will likely see an uptick in playing time if either slugger is unable to play during the beginning of the season. Longoria had a rough spring, going just 5-for-25, and is coming off a .254/.325/.437 showing with 69 RBI across 508 plate appearances in 2019.
Mar 27 2020Longoria went 5-for-25 with two doubles and four RBI in 10 games prior to the suspension of spring training. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran third baseman is poised for another season starting at the hot corner for San Francisco, though he didn't find much success before Cactus League play was suspended. Longoria finished 2019 with a .254/.325/.437 slash line with 20 home runs and 69 RBI in 129 contests.
Sep 25 2019Longoria went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's extra-innings loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria filled the stat sheet for his fantasy owners in this one, even chipping in his third stolen bag of the season. The 33-year-old is slashing .255/.325/.443 with 20 homers and 69 RBI while handling everyday duties at the hot corner.
Sep 23 2019Longoria went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was the first Giant bat to get to Dallas Keuchel in the sixth inning, and he even provided the insurance run to ensure victory for his club Sunday. The 33-year-old snapped a brief 0-for-11 dry spell with his two-hit performance, and is now slashing .255/.323/.438 with 19 homers and 67 RBI through 124 games.
Sep 18 2019Longoria is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, according to Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria reached base five times in Tuesday's series opener, but manager Bruce Bochy decided it was time for a day off, and withheld Longoria from the starting lineup. Cristhian Adames will man the hot corner for the Giants on Wednesday night.
Sep 12 2019Longoria went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria got the Giants on the board in the sixth inning with his shot to left field, but it was all the scoring his team could muster in a 4-2 loss. The 33-year-old has put together a .259/.323/.453 slash line with 19 homers and 64 RBI over 117 games heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Sep 11 2019Longoria is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .189 with one home run in 10 games this month. Corban Joseph will start at the hot corner and hit eighth.
Sep 5 2019Longoria is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is hitting .325 with two home runs, 11 strikeouts and one walk over his last 10 games. Corban Joseph will start at third base and hit second.
Sep 1 2019Longoria went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-4 loss to San Diego.
Aug 30 2019Longoria went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Padres.
Aug 25 2019Longoria went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 5-4 win over Oakland.
Aug 21 2019Longoria went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and another run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs.
Aug 18 2019Longoria is not in Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
Aug 16 2019Longoria went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Thursday's win over Arizona.
Aug 11 2019Longoria went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in a win over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Aug 9 2019Longoria went 2-for-4 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Phillies.
Aug 5 2019Longoria is not in the lineup Monday against the Nationals.
Aug 4 2019Longoria (foot) was activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He'll start at third base and bat fifth in the Giants'
Aug 3 2019Longoria (foot) could return as soon as Sunday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Jul 27 2019Manager Bruce Bochy said Longoria (foot) could rejoin the Giants in 10-to-14 days, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Jul 16 2019Longoria (foot) hopes to return to action in two weeks, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 15 2019Longoria (foot) is not starting the first game<\/a> of Monday's doubleheader against the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 15 2019Longoria will miss more than 10 days with a strained plantar fascia, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 15 2019Longoria was placed on the 10-day injured list with plantar fasciitis on Monday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Longoria (foot) is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, though manager Bruce Bochy is optimistic he'll be ready to play in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Longoria exited Sunday's game against the Brewers with left foot discomfort, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 13 2019Longoria went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's 10-7 extra-inning win over the Brewers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019Longoria is not starting Saturday against the Cardinals, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Longoria went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-5 victory over the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Longoria went 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 1 2019Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two RBI and three runs scored to help the Giants to a 13-2 rout of the Padres on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 28 2019Longoria is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, according to Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News<\/a>.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Longoria is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Longoria is not in the lineup for Saturday's game at Arizona, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 21 2019Longoria will head to the bench for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Longoria is not starting Saturday against Milwaukee, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Longoria went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 victory over the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019Longoria is not starting Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019The Giants added Longoria to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports. He'll start at third base and bat third.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 6 2019Longoria is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Longoria went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, double and three RBI on Sunday against the Orioles.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Longoria is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Longoria is not starting Saturday against Arizona, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Longoria went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Braves.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Longoria is not in the lineup Monday against the Braves, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Longoria went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Longoria (illness) went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and two walks in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Diamondbacks.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Longoria (illness) is starting at third base and batting fifth Saturday at Arizona, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Longoria isn't starting Friday against the Diamondbacks due to illness, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Longoria is not starting Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 12 2019Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Reds.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019Longoria went 2-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 14-4 rout of the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 7 2019Longoria (shoulder) is starting at third base and batting fifth Tuesday against the Rockies, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 6 2019Longoria (shoulder) is still on the bench Monday against the Reds, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2018Longoria (hand, triceps) is likely to resume his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.Longoria was hit by a pitch in the left triceps Sunday, and although he was able to remain in the game, the Giants will give him another game or two with the River Cats. The veteran third baseman did not play in Tuesday's game but expects to return to the lineup Wednesday. The 32-year-old appears on track to return as the Giants host the Brewers this weekend.
Jul 24 2018Longoria (hand, triceps) will not be activated Tuesday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.There was some speculation that Longoria could come off the disabled list for this game, but that will have to wait until Wednesday in Seattle, at the earliest. He was rehabbing a hand injury and was hit by a pitch on his left triceps in Sunday's rehab game.
Jul 23 2018Longoria (hand) was hit by a pitch on his left triceps in Sunday's rehab game with Triple-A Sacramento, but he was able to stay in and finish the contest, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.The plunking happened in Longoria's final at-bat Sunday, but all reports are that he left the contest unscathed. The 32-year-old was expected to be on a rehab stint from a broken hand that began Friday for at least a week, but Schulman hinted in another tweet that Longoria could potentially return for the Giants' upcoming series with the Mariners that begins Tuesday. We will wait for official word, but fantasy owners should prepare for an expedited activation. Longoria was slashing .246/.278/.434 with 10 homers and 34 RBI prior to landing on the disabled list June 15.
Jul 19 2018Longoria (hand) will embark upon a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.As expected, Longoria will start a minor-league assignment after resuming baseball activities a couple weeks ago. He progressed to taking batting practice prior to the club's final game of the first half and shouldn't face any limitations during his time with the River Cats. According to Schulman, manager Bruce Bochy estimated that Longoria will need around 7-to-10 days at the Triple-A level before returning to San Francisco.
Jul 17 2018Longoria (hand) will likely begin a minor-league rehab assignment at some point during the upcoming weekend, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Prior to the Giants closing out their first half Sunday, Longoria was able to take batting practice on the field for the first time since fracturing his left hand June 14. After taking some time to heal up during the All-Star break, he'll likely be reevaluated Friday before the Giants determine his next step. If Longoria incurs no setbacks during what will likely be a brief rehab assignment, he could be activated from the 10-day disabled list before the end of the month.
Jul 13 2018Longoria (hand) is 7-to-10 days from beginning a minor-league rehab stint, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Longoria managed to take some swings in the cage Friday. He continues to eye an early-August, although he'll likely need a fair amount of at-bats in the minor leagues following surgery on his left hand.
Jul 6 2018Longoria (hand) is close to taking ground balls and hitting off a tee, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Longoria continues to make steady progress after undergoing hand surgery June 19, as he's nearing the next step in his recovery. Manager Bruce Bochy stated he's hopeful Longoria will be activated from the disabled list sometime during the first week in August.
Jul 2 2018Longoria (hand) is expected to resume taking swings in about a week, the Associated Press reports.Longoria has seemingly progressed as anticipated after undergoing surgery June 19 to repair his fractured left hand. He'll likely first start taking dry swings, then move on to hitting off a tee and in the cage before finally facing live pitching in batting practice. The third baseman was handed a 6-to-8-week recovery timeline after undergoing surgery, putting him in line for a return from the disabled list in early-to-mid August.
Jun 20 2018Giants manager Bruce Bochy said "all went well" Tuesday when Longoria underwent surgery to repair a fractured left hand, Martin Oppegaard of MLB.com reports.Longoria will head to the Giants' spring training facility in Arizona before returning to San Francisco over the weekend to begin his rehab, which is expected to last around 6-to-8 weeks. With Longoria likely on the shelf until at least early August, Pablo Sandoval and Alen Hanson are expected to share duties at third base.
Jun 16 2018Longoria (hand) will undergo surgery Tuesday to address his fractured left hand, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.The typical recovery timetable is 6-to-8 weeks, which could have Longoria back around the start of August, but he apparently plans to work towards a quick return just after the All-Star break, which ends July 20. Regardless, specifics are unlikely to be available until he begins the rehab process post-surgery.
Jun 16 2018Longoria was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a fractured hand Friday.Longoria was hit in the left hand by a pitch Thursday against the Marlins. He's expected to miss at least six weeks and could miss over two months if surgery is required. Alen Hanson started in his place Friday, though Pablo Sandoval could slide over from first base once Brandon Belt (appendicitis) returns from the disabled list, which is expected to happen Saturday.
Jun 16 2018Longoria was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a fractured hand Friday.Longoria was hit on the left hand by a pitch Thursday against the Marlins. He's expected to miss at least six weeks and could miss over two months if surgery is required. Alen Hanson started in his place Friday, though Pablo Sandoval could slide over from first base once Brandon Belt (appendicitis) returns from the disabled list, which is expected to happen Saturday.
Jun 15 2018Longoria (hand) will see Dr. Steven Shin for an evaluation of his fractured hand Saturday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.The Giants and Longoria will be hoping that Dr. Shin doesn't recommend surgery, in which case a return within six weeks may be a possibility. If surgery is required, though, Longoria may miss upwards of two months, which would push his return date deep into August. Either way, expect Longoria to be officially placed on the 10-day disabled list soon.
Jun 14 2018Longoria sustained a fractured fifth metacarpal of his left hand during Thursday's game against Miami, Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group reports.The Giants have yet to release a timetable for Longoria's injury, but it's expected that the third baseman will miss approximately six weeks, which was a similar timeframe to that of Josh Harrison and Madison Bumgarner, who each suffered the same injury earlier this season. Longoria was removed from Thursday's contest a short time after getting struck by a pitch in the fourth inning. Going off the six week timeline, Longoria will likely be sidelined until late-July/early-August, though a better gauge of his eventual return will come into focus in the coming weeks. In his absence, look for Pablo Sandoval to remain a regular contributor even with the return of Brandon Belt (abdomen) on the horizon. Alen Hanson could also see an uptick in playing time.
Jun 14 2018Longoria was removed from Thursday's game with an apparent left hand injury, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Longoria was initially able to stay in the game after taking a pitch off his left hand in top of the fourth inning, but he was ultimately replaced by Alen Hanson before the bottom half of the frame. Specifics regarding the injury remain unclear at this point, though more should be known after he's further evaluated following the conclusion of Thursday's series finale. Longoria struck out in his only other at-bat prior to exiting.
Jun 9 2018Longoria went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Saturday's 7-5 loss to Washington.Longoria was given an extended break after sitting out Friday following the team's off day Thursday. The veteran third baseman responded with a pair of base knocks, nudging his batting average up to .247 on the year. While that number won't excite his fantasy owners, Longoria has provided some thump this year with 10 homers and a .205 isolated power rating.
Jun 8 2018Longoria is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.Longoria started the last 28 games at third base for the Giants, with Friday providing a good option to take a day off as manager Bruce Bochy stacks the lineup with left-handed bats against Stephen Strasburg. Alen Hanson will bat sixth and start at third base for the Giants on Friday.
May 30 2018Longoria went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's loss to the Rockies.Longoria took starter Kyle Freeland deep in the sixth and then hit another long ball -- his tenth of the year -- off Bryan Shaw in the eighth. This was Longoria's third multi-hit game in his last four contests, raising his average to .263 on the season. The 32-year-old's 29 RBI put him just within the top ten among MLB third basemen, but his .293 on-base percentage ranks near the bottom at the position. Longoria does have 26 extra-base hits, but he also carries an unfavorable 43:8 K:BB on the season.
May 29 2018Longoria went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and a trio of RBI in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Rockies.Longoria benefited from the Coors effect, tallying his third three-hit and second three-RBI game of the year. The veteran is slashing .259/.289/.458 through 52 games and is on pace to surpass last year's marks of 36 doubles and 20 homers.
May 16 2018Longoria went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's loss to the Reds.All three hits were singles, but it marked the continuation of a recent hot stretch for the 32-year-old. Over the last five games, he's been hitting .348 (8-for-23) with a home run, three runs scored and a pair of RBI. That stretch has brought his average up to .256 to go along with a .767 OPS in his first year in San Francisco.
May 12 2018Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates.The former Ray continues to supply solid right-handed power to the Giants' lineup, and Longoria now has eight homers and 21 RBI through 38 games, although his .246/.272/.500 slash line remains disappointing.
May 10 2018Longoria went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.In addition to the doubles, Longoria struck out in his only other at-bat before being lifted in the sixth inning with the game already well out of hand. He's now posting a 3:35 BB:K and hasn't drawn a walk since April 23. Even with the two-hit night, Longoria is just 4-for-31 (.226) since the calendar flipped to May, but three of those hits -- all doubles -- have come in the last two games.
May 6 2018Longoria is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.Longoria will snap a streak of seven consecutive starts, over which he's started to turn things around at the plate. He's 9-for-32 over that stretch, collecting two home runs and nine RBI. Longoria will look to pick up where he left off Monday in Philadelphia, but in the meantime, Pablo Sandoval will man the hot corner.
May 5 2018Longoria went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 9-4 win over the Braves.Longoria brought home Buster Posey on a groundout during the Giants' six-run second inning and added a solo home run in the ninth. The 32-year-old has shown some pop this season with a .509 slugging percentage, but his abysmal 2.6 percent walk rate -- by far the worst of his career -- is limiting his ability to get on base.
Apr 29 2018Longoria went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's win over the Dodgers.Longoria has gotten off to a bit of a slow start, but the bat is finally starting to come alive of late. In his last three games, the 32-year-old is hitting .417 (5-for-12) with two home runs, a double, three runs scored and six RBI. The blast was his sixth of the year, to go along with a .247/.278/.527 slash line.
Apr 28 2018Longoria is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.It appears to just be a game off for Longoria, as there has been no indication of any injury issues for the veteran third baseman. There should be no cause for concern unless the 31-year-old is also held out of Game 2 against the Dodgers on Saturday night.
Apr 28 2018Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run to help the Giants to a 6-4 victory over the Dodgers on Friday.Longoria was hitting just .222 coming into the contest but he was able to check in with his fifth long ball of the season with this second-inning solo bomb blast off Hyun-Jin Ryu. He's now got a respectable .494 slugging percentage through 85 at-bats with his new club, although he does have 25 strikeouts compared to just three walks over that time as well.
Apr 25 2018Longoria is out of the lineup against the Nationals on Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.Longoria will take a seat following seven straight starts as the Giants wrap up a series against Washington with a matinee prior to Thursday's day off. Pablo Sandoval will get the start at third base in his stead, while batting fifth in the order.
Apr 22 2018Longoria went 1-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Angels.Longoria went deep for his fourth home run of the season Sunday and has recorded a hit in four of the last five games. After a slow start to the year, he's beginning to improve his production at the plate, slashing .243/.263/.500 in 19 games for the Giants. The 32-year-old third baseman will look to stay hot as San Francisco starts a three-game series with Washington on Monday.
Apr 19 2018Longoria fell a triple short of the cycle Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in a 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks.Longoria sat out Tuesday's contest with an ailing left ankle. The day off worked wonders for the veteran third baseman, as he reached base four times and provided a much-needed spark for a struggling San Francisco offense. The 32-year-old has snapped out of his early slump, batting .435 (10-for-23) with six extra-base hits and five RBI over his last six games.
Apr 18 2018Longoria (ankle) is hitting fifth and playing third base Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports."Longo" was scratched from Tuesday's contest due to a left ankle injury, but it seems like the night off was all he needed to get back into the lineup. He'll resume his normal spot in the lineup as he looks to improve upon his lowly .204 batting average.
Apr 17 2018Longoria was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks due to an ankle injury, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.An ankle issue that bothered Longoria during spring training resurfaced Tuesday, so Pablo Sandoval will now start at third base. Manager Bruce Bochy reported that Longoria would likely need a couple days to rest, so look for Sandoval to fill in at the hot corner in the meantime.
Apr 15 2018Longoria went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and one run scored Saturday against the Padres.Longoria took Clayton Richard deep in the fourth inning for his second home run of the season. He's been largely ineffective at the plate with his new team, highlighted by 17 strikeouts and one walk in 51 at-bats. He has shown some signs of life of late, posting two multi-hit games over his past three appearances so he may be in for a nice run soon.
Apr 13 2018Longoria is slashing a meager .163/.182/.302 through 11 games in his first season with San Francisco.The veteran went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Padres, but useful stat lines like those have been few and far between at the onset of the 2018 campaign. Longoria saw his production tail off last year (.261/.313/.424 with 20 home runs and 86 RBI) from his impressive 2016 season, but even those totals weren't far off from what he provided in 2014 and 2015. It is still early, so owners shouldn't jump ship and assume that this anemic production will stick all year. Longoria's teammate, Andrew McCutchen, proved that players can turn their early season slump around in just a game or two, so practice patience with your proven vets this early.
Apr 4 2018Longoria is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Longoria has just one hit to his name this season (albeit a homer in Tuesday's tilt), so he'll head to the bench for a day off. Pablo Sandoval will make his first start of the season to replace him at the hot corner.
Apr 3 2018Longoria went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 6-4 loss to Seattle.The veteran went 0-for-15 through his first four games with the Giants, so the monkey might finally be off his back after spending the first 10 years of his career with Tampa Bay. While the 32-year-old third baseman is probably past his prime, Longoria has also proven to be one of the more reliable mid-range assets at the hot corner over the past five years. He projects to turn in another serviceable campaign, and this could also end up proving to be a potential buy-low opportunity.
Mar 14 2018Longoria (ankle) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.Longoria had been battling ankle soreness since Saturday. Barring any setbacks, he should have enough time to be fully up to speed by Opening Day.
Mar 13 2018Longoria (ankle) participated in fielding drills and took batting practice Tuesday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Due to a bout of ankle soreness, San Francisco withheld Longoria from the lineup for a few days as a precautionary measure. After participating in Tuesday's workout without any issues, the Giants plan on having him play in Wednesday's game against the Mariners. Over six games this spring, Longoria has gone 4-for-14 (.286) at the dish and drawn three walks.
Mar 10 2018Longoria indicated Saturday he is battling left ankle joint soreness and is still considered day-to-day, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Longoria was scratched from Friday's Cactus League game with what was originally reported as a sore heel. Regardless, the injury doesn't appear severe as the 32-year-old said, "It's nothing to be nervous about...When I feel ready I'll play."
Mar 9 2018Longoria was scratched from Friday's Cactus League game with a sore heel, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.Longoria should be considered day-to-day and could be back in the lineup later this weekend, though the team may choose to give him a couple days off to rest. The third baseman is coming off a 2017 campaign where he slashed .261/.313/.424 with 20 home runs and 86 RBI with Tampa Bay. He was replaced by Pablo Sandoval in Friday's lineup.
Mar 3 2018Longoria went 2-for-2 with a home run, an RBI and a trio of runs scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Rangers.Like most of the Giants' veterans, Longoria has been eased into action this spring, logging just nine at-bats so far. The 32-year-old will be asked to take over everyday third base duties -- a position that was a black hole offensively for the Giants over the past couple of years -- after coming over from Tampa Bay via a trade this offseason. The slugger saw his power come back down to earth (20 home runs and a .163 isolated power rating) after his impressive 36-homer campaign in 2016. That decline in power combined with a move to cavernous AT&T Park could theoretically result in Longoria's first sub-20 homer season in over five years. That said, batting in the heart of the order in a station-to-station offense like San Francisco's could inversely result in more run-producing opportunities for the veteran.
Dec 20 2017Longoria was dealt to the Giants from the Rays in exchange for Denard Span, Christian Arroyo, Matt Krook and Stephen Woods on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The longtime Ray is set to move on from the organization that drafted him following 12 years with the club, and will immediately become the starter at the hot corner for the Giants in 2018. During this past season, Longoria slashed .261/.313/.424 with 20 home runs, 86 RBI and six stolen bases, and played in 156 games, which marked his lowest number of appearances in a season since 2012 when he dealt with a hamstring injury for most of the year. It was also the fifth straight year that Longoria hit at least 20 home runs, but he just barely got there, during the final week of the season. AT&T Park in San Francisco has been the worst park in baseball for home runs over the last four seasons.
Oct 1 2017Longoria went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Orioles.Longoria did his damage during a five-run eighth inning, driving in the frame's first run before eventually scoring from third thanks to Trevor Plouffe's bases-loaded walk. The soon-to-be 32-year-old third baseman finishes the season with a .261/.313/.424 line.
Sep 30 2017Longoria is out of the lineup against Baltimore on Saturday.Lorgoria will receive a day off following four straight starts, including a 1-for-4 day at the plate with a home run and two RBI during Friday's contest. In his place, Daniel Robertson will pick up a start at the hot corner.
Sep 30 2017Longoria went 1-for-4 with two RBI from a fielder's choice and a solo home run in Friday's 7-0 win over the Orioles.Longoria went deep for the second time in the last six contests and reached the 20-homer mark for the fifth consecutive season. The 31-year-old has seen a general power downturn in 2017, but he's at least enjoyed a bit of resurgence in that department in September. After blasting just one round tripper in August, he's tripled that figure this month.
Sep 24 2017Longoria is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Having started every game since Aug. 12, the Rays will give Longoria a well-deserved day off Sunday. Daniel Robertson will hit ninth and start at the hot corner in place of Longoria. The team has Monday off, so Longoria will likely be back in action for Tuesday's series opener against the Yankees.
Sep 23 2017Longoria went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-3 win over the Orioles.Longoria's 353-foot shot to left in the third extended the Rays' lead to 5-2, serving as his first round tripper since Sept. 6. and only his third since the calendar flipped to August. The veteran third baseman has had a solid month at the plate despite the lack of pop (four extra-base hits over 80 plate appearances), hitting .284 and driving in 11 runs.
Sep 18 2017Longoria went 2-for-4 with two RBI from a run-scoring single and infield single in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox.Longoria was nearly a one-man offense Sunday, giving the Rays an early 2-0 lead with his pair of timely hits. The 31-year-old has hits in four straight and five multi-hit efforts overall in September. The one notable difference in Longoria's production in the second half as compared to the first is in his power numbers, as his home run total (six) has been cut in half while his HR/FB rate has dropped from 12.0 percent to 7.8 percent.
Sep 6 2017Longoria went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss to Minnesota.The home run was Longoria's first since Aug. 1. In a season in which seemingly every MLB regular has 20 or more home runs, Longoria still sits with just 18 in 538 at-bats. He entered play Wednesday with a .164 ISO, down from .248 a year ago.
Sep 5 2017Longoria went 2-for-5 with three RBI from a pair of run-scoring singles in Monday's 11-4 win over the Twins.Longoria is only 4-for-22 over his last six games, yet he's compiled six RBI over that span thanks to some timely hitting. The veteran third baseman hasn't quite been able to replicate last season's resurgent numbers, but he's only three round trippers away from reach the 20-homer mark for the fifth straight season and ninth time in his 10 major-league campaigns.
Aug 25 2017Longoria went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jays.Longoria provided one of only two multi-hit efforts on the afternoon for the Rays, and he extended his hitting streak to four games in the process. The veteran third baseman has seen a notable power downturn in August, however, as he's smacked only one home run, even while sporting a solid 31.4 percent hard contact rate. Despite Longoria putting the ball in the air at a season-best 41.4-percent clip in August, his HR/FB rate has dropped from last month's 13.8 percent to a season-low 3.4 percent.
Aug 13 2017Longoria (thumb) will start at third base and bat third Sunday against the Indians, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.Longoria missed Saturday's game due to the bruised left thumb, but the Rays never feared the 31-year-old would be sidelined for long. Assuming Longoria endures no renewed soreness with the thumb coming out of the series finale, he should be worth keeping active in every format heading into the upcoming week.
Aug 12 2017Longoria is out of the lineup Saturday against the Indians as he recovers from a bruised left thumb, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria was lifted from Friday's contest after injuring his thumb while attempting to field a line drive in the fifth inning, but subsequent X-rays came back negative. Nonetheless, he will get a day to rest his ailing thumb and said he's available to pinch hit if necessary, so it's safe to expect him back in the lineup by Sunday at the earliest. Trevor Plouffe takes over at the hot corner in his stead.
Aug 2 2017Longoria hit for the cycle in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Astros, totaling three RBI from a two-run home run and a run-scoring triple and scoring twice.Longoria became only the second player in franchise history to accomplish the feat, getting the two toughest hits out of the way early by launching his 17th homer of the season off Mike Fiers in the first and then roping his first three-bagger of the season in the third. The veteran third baseman has now boosted his season average 21 points to .276 since July 1 while clubbing five round trippers and driving in 18 runs over that span.
Jul 27 2017Longoria went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Orioles.The 31-year-old's July tear continues, with Wednesday's production bringing his monthly line to .346/.345/.538. The homer was only the third of the month for Longoria, but he's added six doubles and driven in 14 runs overall during that stretch. Longoria's slow start to 2017 had his average right at the Mendoza Line on May 3, but he's slashed .296/.334/.481 with 21 doubles, 11 round trippers and 48 RBI in 320 plate appearances across 73 games since that point.
Jul 27 2017Longoria went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to the Yankees.The veteran entered the contest with a .346/.345/.538 slash line in July and only built on those numbers Thursday. Longoria is up to 16 homers, 62 RBI and 54 runs for the year, and with Tampa Bay making moves to improve around him, a strong finish to the season is well within reach.
Jul 19 2017Longoria went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored during Wednesday's loss to Oakland.The veteran has put together an encouraging stretch at the dish dating back to mid-June with a .317 batting average, six homers, 26 RBI and 21 runs through his past 32 games. For the year, Longoria still boasts a mediocre .773 OPS and projects to finish well short of last season's counting stats.
Jul 16 2017Longoria went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Angels.Longoria extended his hitting streak to nine games with his first three-hit effort since June 10. His average has jumped to .267 in that time, putting the career .270 hitter between .265 and .275 for the fourth time in five years. The 31-year-old third baseman's .444 slugging percentage still leaves much to be desired when compared to his .521 mark from 2016.
Jul 15 2017Longoria went 2-for-4 with a double and solo home run in Friday's 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Angels.Longoria got his second half of the season off to a fine start with a 418-foot shot to left center in the first off Ricky Nolasco and added his 23rd double later in the contest. The veteran third baseman extended the hitting streak he'd initiated back on July 4 to seven games and is now slashing .324/.316/.500 over the first nine games of July.
Jul 2 2017Longoria went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and two runs in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Orioles.Longoria opened the scoring on the day when he plated Mallex Smith with a first-inning single, and he went on to produce his third two-hit effort in the last four games. The 31-year-old has upped his batting average in each of the first three months of the season and has boosted his season figure a full 57 points since May 3.
Jun 29 2017Longoria went 2-for-5 with an RBI double and another two-bagger in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Pirates.The slugging third baseman now has hits in six straight, a span that includes five extra-base hits (three doubles, two homers). Longoria has also racked up a season-high 18 RBI in June, half of which have come in the last five games.
Jun 25 2017Longoria went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run during Sunday's loss to Baltimore.It was a huge series against the Orioles for the third baseman, as Longoria hit two homers, drove in eight runs and scored four times. He's posting another solid fantasy campaign with 12 round trippers, 46 RBI and 43 runs, but his .253/.318/.434 slash line certainly isn't turning any heads.
Jun 24 2017Longoria went 1-for-3 with four RBI from a two-run single, a sacrifice fly and a bases-loaded walk in Friday's 15-5 win over the Orioles. He also walked and scored twice.In what was a red-letter night for the Rays offense, Longoria tied Shane Peterson for the team lead in RBI. It was the veteran third baseman's second four-RBI effort of the season and represented a breakout effort in that department, considering he'd driven in only one run the previous seven games. Longoria's current .250 average represents a notable drop from last season's .273 figure, but his 17 percent strikeout rate is actually his lowest since he posted a 16.2 percent figure in 2011.
Jun 24 2017Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo homer Saturday against the Orioles.Longoria connected on his 11th bomb of the year to tie the game at three in the third inning of the game the Rays would go on to lose. Despite hitting in the middle of the Rays lineup, his .428 slugging percentage has made him a very disappointing player this season.
Jun 21 2017Longoria is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Reds, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.Manager Kevin Cash will take advantage of the Rays' open date in the schedule Thursday to give Longoria two full days of rest after the franchise cornerstone started the last 46 games at either third base or designated hitter. With Longoria sitting, the newly acquired Trevor Plouffe will cover the hot corner and bat fifth.
Jun 19 2017Longoria went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and three runs in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Tigers.Longoria broke out of a modest 0-for-7 slump that had encompassed his last two games in fine fashion, going deep for the first time since June 10 in the process. The slugging third baseman currently sports his lowest average (.253) since 2014 but has been trending in the right direction lately, raising that figure 16 points since May 30.
Jun 14 2017Longoria went 2-for-3 with a two-run double, two walks and two runs in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Blue Jays.Longoria continues to wield a scorching bat, as he's now hit .500 (8-for-16) with three doubles, a home run and six RBI over his last four games. The torrid stretch has the veteran third baseman's average up to a season-high .260, and he's now hit safely in nine of his first 11 games of June overall.
Jun 11 2017Longoria went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs during Saturday's win over Oakland in the first game of their doubleheader.The veteran is having another solid season with a .255/.320/.426 slash line, nine homers, 34 RBI and 33 runs, but it could prove difficult for him to repeat his 2016 numbers. Additionally, it appears last season was an outlier considering Longoria posted a .419 slugging percentage over the 2014 and 2015 campaigns. It's probably best to value Longoria as a middle-of-the-pack contributor and not a high-end third baseman.
Jun 4 2017Longoria (neck) went 3-for-3 in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Mariners.As expected, Longoria shook off the neck stiffness that had caused him to exit Friday's game early and responded with his first game with more than two hits since May 19. The veteran third baseman has hit Seattle pitching well over the first two games of the series in going 4-for-7 over that span, although all four hits have been singles. Barring any setbacks overnight, Longoria should be in the lineup again for Sunday's series finale.
Jun 3 2017Longoria (neck) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.Longoria's neck tightened up on him late Friday, leading to his early exit from the game, but it seems the discomfort has largely subsided. The 31-year-old's groundball rate is up significantly from a year ago and that has limited his power production to this point, but Longoria is trending in the right direction after a .272/.333/.456 month of May (.208/.296/.376 in April).
Jun 3 2017Longoria was removed from Friday's loss to the Mariners in the bottom of the seventh inning with a stiff neck, MLB.com reports.He lined out in the top of the inning before being lifted for a defensive replacement when the Rays took the field. There's no word yet on the severity of Longoria's injury, so consider him day-to-day heading into Saturday evening's contest.
Jun 1 2017Longoria went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a walk in Wednesday's 7-5 extra-inning win over the Rangers.The slugging third baseman went on an impressive tear over the last 13 games of May, compiling a .372 wOBA, three homers, 10 RBI and a 39.6 percent hard contact rate in his 60 plate appearances over that span. While his .242 average remains a work in progress, the veteran has lowered his strikeout rate from last season's 21.0 percent to 18.0 percent while upping his walk rate from 6.1 percent to 10.2 percent.
May 30 2017Longoria went 1-for-5 with four RBI from a groundout, a fielder's choice and a two-run home run in Monday's 10-8 win over the Rangers. He also scored once.Longoria's 421-foot shot to center in the fifth, his second in as many games, plated Steven Souza, Jr. and knotted the score at 5-5. The veteran third baseman has six RBI over his last two games and has seen a boost in hard contact rate from April's 33.8 percent to 39.4 percent in May.
May 28 2017Longoria went 2-for-6 with his seventh home run of the year, three runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Twins in 15 innings.Longoria hit the first of back-to-back home runs with Logan Morrison in the 15th inning to put the finishing touches on. He continues his dominance of Minnesota with 16 home runs and 57 RBI in 58 career games against them. His ninth-inning double snapped an 0-for-12 slump. Longoria has been off to a somewhat disappointing start, but his .268 BABIP should rise and help him improve his average as the weather heats up.
May 26 2017Longoria went 1-for-3 with two runs and a walk in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Angels.The veteran slugger has rediscovered his stroke in May, with Thursday's effort putting his monthly slash line at .292/.343/.438. Longoria has nine multi-hit efforts this month and has already matched the nine extra-base hits he posted in April. He's also been much more consistent with his contact, slicing his strikeout tally in half (28 to 14) in just 16 fewer plate appearances.
May 20 2017Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Yankees.The veteran third baseman continued to punish Yankees pitching Saturday, and he's now gone 6-for 9 with a homer, two RBI, a walk and three runs in the first two games of the series. Longoria has bounced back nicely from a lackluster April during which he hit .208, as he now boasts a .319 average over 79 plate appearances in May.
May 15 2017Longoria went 2-for-4 with two RBI from a run-scoring single and sacrifice fly in Sunday's 11-2 win over the Red Sox. He also walked and scored once.Following an 0-for-4 night on May 3 versus the Marlins, Longoria's average sat at the Mendoza Line. He's raised it 42 points since that game, courtesy of a .341 average and .387 wOBA over the subsequent 11 outings. Longoria is slashing .313/.352/.479 over 54 plate appearances overall in May and has already racked up six multi-hit efforts over that stretch.
May 12 2017Longoria went 2-for-4 with a double, home run and two RBI in Friday's win over Boston.Longoria launched his fourth homer of the season over the seats of the Green Monster in this contest, a welcome sight for fantasy owners who have seen Longoria struggle to the tune of a .234/.310/.387 slash line. The .697 OPS he currently holds through the first six weeks of the season is well off of his .830 career mark, but he still holds substantial fantasy value for his power potential.
May 6 2017Longoria went 3-for-4 with a double and a run in Friday's 8-4 loss to the Blue Jays.The veteran slugger was due for a breakout game after enduring a 4-for-37 slump over the prior nine games. It was Longoria's first multi-hit effort since the game prior to that slump on April 22, and his two-bagger served as only his seventh of the season after he racked up 41 in 2016.
May 5 2017Longoria is playing third base and batting third Friday against the Blue Jays.Longoria missed a couple games with a foot injury earlier in the week, so it's good to see the 31-year-old back in the field after serving as the Rays' designated hitter over the last two games (going 1-for-8 with a double and RBI). A healthy Longoria will look to turn around his slow start to the season that has him slashing .202/.282/.367 through 109 at-bats.
May 5 2017Longoria is 1-for-8 with a double and RBI in the two games since his return from a two-game absence due to a foot injury.The one hit during the stretch was a well-hit shot to deep right center that opened the fifth inning Thursday, but Longoria has been putting good wood on the ball overall, as evidenced by the 55.6 percent hard contact he's managed in those two contests. Small as that sample is, it could be an encouraging sign for a player who's seen precipitous drops across his slash line this season, as well as a 68-point reduction in BABIP to .234.
May 3 2017Longoria (foot) will be the designated hitter and hit third Wednesday against the Marlins, the Tampa Bay Times' Roger Mooney reports.He missed a couple games with a sore foot, and while he might not be quite ready to return to the field, he will return to the lineup as the DH against lefty Adam Conley. Longoria has gotten his strikeout issues in check, but is still slashing just .208/.296/.376 with four home runs in 115 plate appearances.
May 2 2017Longoria (foot) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.It was reported that Longoria's foot was feeling better Tuesday, so it's likely that the Rays are just erring on the side of caution with the veteran third baseman. However, if it turns out that Longoria has to miss a bit more time, Daniel Robertson is the likely option to start at third base.
May 2 2017Longoria (foot) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Previous reports stated that Longoria had hoped to return to action Tuesday, but the Rays will hold him out of the lineup for an additional day. At this point in time, there's yet to be any indication that Longoria is dealing with a significant injury so he should still be considered day-to-day. With Longoria sitting out Tuesday, Daniel Robertson will start at the hot corner.
May 1 2017Longoria is not in the Rays' lineup Monday against the Marlins because his left foot is bothering him, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The specifics of the injury aren't yet known, though it doesn't appear to be overly serious as Longoria said he is still hoping to play Tuesday. Longoria said the ailment was similar to the plantar fasciitis in his right foot that hobbled him during the 2013 season, so the Rays may want to take a cautious approach with the 31-year-old. He should be considered day-to-day until the Rays release more on his status.
May 1 2017Longoria is not in the lineup Monday against the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria will head to the bench for just the first time all season as Daniel Robertson takes over at the hot corner. The 31-year-old is off to an unremarkable start to the season, slashing just .208/.296/.376 with four homers and 13 RBI through 26 games.
Apr 22 2017Longoria went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI during Saturday's win over Houston.It's been a solid start to the campaign for the veteran, as Longoria has nine runs, three home runs and 12 RBI with a .250/.337/.444 slash line. While it might be difficult to repeat his 2016 numbers, he's locked in as a worthy starter at the hot corner in the majority of fantasy settings. Longoria is also sporting an active 7-for-17 stretch with four extra-base hits and six RBI over his past four games.
Apr 21 2017Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's loss to the Astros.Longoria smacked his third homer of the season to extend the Rays lead in the third inning of a game they'd go on to lose. Although he's gotten off to a slow start in the batting average department, he was finally able to post another bomb after going 12 games about one as he tries to follow up his 2016 season when he hit a career-high 36 homers
Apr 20 2017Longoria went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Tigers.It's his first multi-hit game since Opening Day, and even with Wednesday's big performance Longoria has still limped out to a .237/.343/.390 line through 16 games. He does have nine RBI but eight of them have come in only three games, as the 31-year-old has struggled to find any consistency early in the season.
Apr 19 2017Longoria went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Tigers.Longoria's average now sits at .200 following Tuesday's action, and he's gone just 2-for-15 over the last four games. He also has just one extra-base hit over the last seven contests and hasn't homered since April 7 versus the Blue Jays. The 31-year-old slugger enjoyed a resurgent season in 2016, but his strikeout rate (33.8 percent) and contact rate (60 percent) are currently sitting at career lows, a major factor in his struggles thus far.
Apr 12 2017Longoria went 0-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk during Wednesday's loss to the Yankees.Outside of going just 7-for-29 (.219 batting average), it's been a solid start for Longoria. The veteran has seven runs, two home runs and five RBI, but with an underwhelming supporting cast, he could have a tough time duplicating his 2016 numbers (81 runs, 36 home runs and 98 RBI with a .273/.318/.521 slash line). Still, Longoria is a set-and-forget option at the hot corner in the majority of leagues.
Apr 5 2017Longoria went 1-for-2 with two walks in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Yankees.On a night when the Rays only managed five hits, Longoria was on base more often than any of his teammates and has gotten 2017 off to an auspicious start. Factoring in Tuesday's production, he's reached safely in five of eight plate appearances and has an Opening Day home run and three RBI to his credit as well.
Apr 2 2017Longoria finished 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Yankees.Longoria drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning and knocked in two more with a line drive home run to left in the second. There was a bit of concern about a lingering neck issue heading into the season, but the slugger showed no signs of the ailment in the opener. Longoria launched a career-high 36 home runs last season and is off to a promising start to the 2017 campaign as he looks to rival that total.
Apr 1 2017Manager Kevin Cash announced that Longoria (neck) will be in the Rays' Opening Day lineup against the Yankees on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria has dealt with some neck stiffness at different stages of spring training this year and was given the day off Friday to rest. However, the issue is not severe enough to put Longoria's status for Opening Day in jeopardy. Look for Longoria to draw into the third spot in the order for Sunday's opener against Masahiro Tanaka and the Yankees.
Mar 31 2017Longoria has a stiff neck and will get Friday off, though he's still set to start on Opening Day, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The third baseman dealt with a similar issue when he was scratched from Grapefruit League action March 19, but while the recurrence may make fantasy owners take note, it seems to be a minor hurdle. Watch for further news on Longoria in the coming week, and perhaps he deserves a slight decrease in his draft-day price.
Mar 20 2017Longoria (neck) will play third base and bat third in the lineup in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Manager Kevin Cash said that Longoria was feeling better after fighting a stiff neck Sunday, so the veteran will return to the lineup after just a one-game absence. After slugging a career-high 36 homers last season, the 31-year-old showed that he's still capable of offering elite production, and with four straight years in which he's appeared in at least 160 games, durability doesn't seem to be much of a concern for Longoria as it was earlier in his career.
Mar 19 2017Longoria was scratched from the lineup with neck stiffness prior to Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria missed some time earlier in camp with an illness, but this is his first injury-related departure from the lineup. It doesn't appear to be anything too serious and he's considered day-to-day for now.
Mar 13 2017Longoria went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-2 Grapefruit League win over the Blue Jays.Despite a very good spring, Longoria had yet to homer prior to Sunday, when he launched a Brett Obelholtzer sixth-inning pitch down the left field line. Longoria seems primed to build on his resurgent 2016 thus far, as he's now slashing .400/.400/.550 with three RBI, although Sunday's blast was notably his first extra-base hit over 20 at-bats.
Mar 3 2017Longoria went 2-for-3 in Friday's 5-2 Grapefruit League win over the Tigers.The veteran slugger, coming off a career-high 36 home runs in 2016, has quietly been swinging the bat well this spring. Factoring in Friday's pair of singles, Longoria is hitting .500 (4-for-8) with one RBI over the three games he's seen action in.
Feb 22 2017Longoria (illness) was feeling better and returned to workouts Wednesday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The veteran third baseman had been dealing with a high fever recently, forcing him to miss the past two days of camp. Although he didn't miss much, he missed some conditioning and him and manager Kevin Cash will have to figure out when he's physically ready to make his Grapefruit League debut.
Feb 21 2017Longoria (illness) missed a second straight day of workouts Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Although he made an appearance in the clubhouse, Longoria was subsequently sent home due to the high fever he still was saddled with. He remains firmly day-to-day, and his availability for Friday's Grapefuit League opener would get murkier with each additional day he's sidelined.
Feb 20 2017Longoria (illness) missed Monday's workout, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria, who'd attended a season-ticket holder event in Tampa on Sunday, communicated to manager Kevin Cash that he had been ill throughout the night with a fever. All details point to the third baseman being back in action in the near future, although it's possible his absence could extend into Tuesday.
Feb 18 2017Longoria, who hit a career-high 36 homers in 2016, did a lot less hitting this offseason than in years past, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Instead, the veteran third baseman opted for a heavy dose of pilates alongside his wife, and feels the reduced workload this offseason was natural byproduct of him shortening his swing last season. Considering the standout campaign he enjoyed, that adjustment paid considerable dividends. Longoria remarked that his swing "has probably felt as good as it's ever felt coming into spring" and is excited about the upcoming season, despite the fact he'll no longer have close friend and former teammate Logan Forsythe in the clubhouse. "I think we were all a little bit upset by the loss of Logan, I was about as vocal as I've ever been on any given topic or move that we've made, but that being said some of the additions we did make are really good.''
Sep 21 2016Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 14-4 loss at the hands of the Yankees.Longoria has been white hot the past week, hitting four home runs in his last seven games. He now has 36 home runs on the season, extending his career high. Longoria also has 95 RBI, the most since 2011 when he hit 99.
Sep 17 2016Longoria went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Orioles.The veteran slugger took Ubaldo Jimenez deep in the first to open the scoring on the night, his 34th round-tripper on the season. Although he's only hitting .222 overall in 63 September at-bats, he's tallied three straight multihit efforts and has gone 5-for-9 with two home runs and seven RBI over the first two games of the current series versus the Orioles. His home-run total is a career high, while his 93 RBI represent his best number in that category since 2011.
Sep 16 2016Longoria went 2-for-5 with a home run and five RBI in Thursday's win over Baltimore.Longoria hit his career high-tying 33rd homer with two on in the first inning and added a two-run single in the fourth to notch a season-high five RBI while increasing his team-high RBI total to 91. Overall, the veteran slugger has struggled mightily in September. Longoria's .186 batting average this month is far and away his worst for any month this season.
Sep 6 2016Longoria (hand) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria was forced from Monday's game early after being struck by a pitch on the hand, but he apparently was no worse for the wear Tuesday. Longoria will play third and hit third like he regularly does.
Sep 5 2016Longoria left Monday's game due to what the team is describing as "right hand soreness," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria was hit on the hand with a pitch in the first inning, and ended up scoring after Logan Morrison left the yard. He did not make it to the dish again, however, as he was replaced in the game by Matt Duffy. Consider Longoria day-to-day heading into the second game of the series.
Sep 5 2016X-rays on Longoria's right hand have returned negative, Rich Dubroff of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.Longoria was an early exit Monday after getting hit in the right hand with a pitch, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. He'll likely rest a day or two before returning to action.
Aug 30 2016Longoria hit an eighth-inning solo blast off Boston reliever Clay Buchholtz that broke a 3-3 tie and proved to be the game-winner Tuesday.The big fly was Longoria's 31st of the year and flew an impressive 434 feet to left-center field. It also came after catcher Luke Maile tied the game with a two-run home run the inning prior, putting an emotional dagger in a Red Sox team that is fighting for a playoff spot. The Rays are just 56-75 this season, but Longoria has been great, hitting .287/.337/.549. The .549 slugging mark is a career best for Longoria, who turned 30 years old last October.
Aug 25 2016Longoria went 1-for-5 with a game-tying solo homer, his 30th, in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Red Sox.The slugging third baseman's 436-foot shot in the eighth was crucial to the eventual victory, as it knotted up the score at 3-3. Longoria's renaissance season now includes his first 30-homer tally since 2013, and fourth overall of his career. The 30-year-old also has three round-trippers over his last five games and seven overall in August.
Aug 22 2016Longoria provided all the offense for the Rays on Monday, connecting on a two-run home run in a loss to the Red Sox.Longoria has been a force at the plate this month, collecting 20 RBI with six home runs and 13 runs scored in August. The third baseman is enjoying his best season since 2013, having already posted more home runs and RBI than he did a season ago, with the highest batting average he's had since 2010.
Aug 21 2016Longoria went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, solo homer, walk and two runs overall in Saturday's 8-2 victory over the Rangers.He got the scoring on the day started by plating Corey Dickerson in the first with a single, and then blasted his second homer in the last four games in the sixth. Factoring in Saturday's production, Longoria is now just five homers away from equaling the career-best 33 he tallied back in a spectacular 2009 season.
Aug 14 2016Longoria went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and four RBI in Sunday's 12-3 romp over the Yankees.He's the career leader in hits (74) and RBI (47) among visiting players in the new Yankee Stadium and only Jose Bautista has hit more home runs there as a visitor than Longoria's 15. The Rays' third baseman padded those totals in impressive fashion this weekend, going 7-for-11 with a homer and six RBI over the three games. Fortunately for the Rays' third baseman and anyone with fantasy shares in him, he hasn't seen the last of Yankee Stadium this year -- Tampa Bay returns for a four-game set there in mid-September.
Aug 13 2016Longoria went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, solo homer and a walk in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees.The veteran third baseman continued his best season in years with a 403-foot solo shot to left to open the scoring in the first, and then followed up with an RBI single in the third that plated Bobby Wilson. Longoria now has multi-hit efforts in three of his last six contests and five RBI over the last three games.
Aug 7 2016Longoria went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in Saturday's 7-3 victory over the Twins.Longoria blasted a 383-foot shot in the third off Jose Berrios, his first round-tripper since July 27. The veteran third baseman is only slashing .190/.250/.381 in 21 August at-bats, but his 24 homers represent his best figure in that category since 2013.
Jul 27 2016Longoria went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in the 3-1 victory over the Dodgers on Wednesday.His home run in the fourth gave Tampa Bay the lead for good. Longoria has a modest four-game hitting streak and four home runs and 10 RBI in the last 10 games. He is slashing .292/.340/.545 with 23 home runs, 57 RBI and 52 runs in 391 at-bats this season.
Jul 20 2016Longoria homered and knocked in three runs in a 2-for-5 game Tuesday against the Rockies.Longoria is on fire over his last three games -- 6-for13 with three homers, two triples and six RBI. He now has 22 home runs, surpassing last year's total (160 games) and tying his mark from 2014 (162 games). He's having a resurgent season after two years where he was scarcely better than the league average. Longoria is now on pace for 36 home runs after this power surge, which would be a career high.
Jul 17 2016Longoria went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Sunday's win over the Orioles.He now has 21 HR on the season, putting him on pace to top his previous career high of 33 set back in 2009. Longoria is now just the third third baseman in MLB history to hit 20 or more homers in eight of their first nine seasons, joining Eddie Mathews and Scott Rolen.
Jul 9 2016Longoria went 4-for-5 with a solo homer, two RBI and a run in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox.Perhaps feeling a bit of extra motivation following his All-Star snub, Longoria is now 7-for-13 over his last three games, and his ninth-inning homer was his first since June 20. Despite the season-long malaise the Rays offense has been mired in, the 30-year-old slugger is on pace for his best homer total since hitting 32 in 2013.
Jun 29 2016Longoria has put together his best month of the season to date in June, and is 6-for-13 with a double and two runs over his last three games.The veteran has been progressively better each month this season, and has been at his best in June. After a 2-for-4 performance against the Red Sox on Tuesday that represented his second straight multi-hit effort, Longoria's June line is up to .309/.375/.649 with five doubles, nine homers, 17 RBI, 10 walks and 16 runs. The Rays offense continues to be starved for runs on most days, but the 30-year-old has managed to raise his average 14 points this month despite the team's struggles.
Jun 20 2016Longoria went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Monday in Cleveland.Longoria is having a major bounce-back season, slugging a career-high .551 with 18 homers in 66 games. The 30-year-old third baseman proved capable of such sustained production early in his career, so enjoy the ride.
Jun 17 2016Longoria (forearm) is back in the lineup playing third base and hitting third Friday against the Giants, the Tampa Tribune's Roger Mooney reports.There aren't a lot of details available regarding the nature of Longoria's forearm discomfort, but it's possible there could be lingering issues that he attempts to play through. Nonetheless, he should be deployed as usual in most formats now that he's back in the mix.
Jun 17 2016Longoria (forearm) is hopeful of returning to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener versus the Giants, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The veteran third baseman was forced from Wednesday's game versus the Mariners early due to the discomfort he felt in his left forearm, and the ailment also caused him to sit out Thursday's series finale. Longoria also conceded that the same issue was the culprit behind him sitting out a game against the D-backs on June 7, but feels that the recent rest will facilitate a Friday return to the lineup. "It's really just when I check swing it just gets sore," he said. "It's the same symptoms as it was last time. It feels pretty much identical. And it responded well the next day after that so that leads me to believe it will be hopefully the same thing."
Jun 16 2016Longoria (forearm) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria says that he's truly day-to-day. He expects to be able to be available to pinch hit Thursday and be back in the lineup on Friday. His backup, Steve Pearce, will stay at designated hitter while Taylor Motter will step in at third base and bat seventh.
Jun 15 2016Longoria departed Thursday's game in the 13th inning due to left forearm tightness, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.Fortunately, Longoria's forearm injury isn't on his throwing hand, which could have resulted in a long absence. The Rays get back at it Thursday against the Mariners, so it will be interesting to see if he is in the lineup for the contest. If not, Steve Pearce would be the likely candidate to start at third base.
Jun 14 2016Longoria hit a three-run home run, his 16th, in a 1-for-4 game in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.Longoria has two home runs in his past three games and four in his past seven as he continues to be Tampa Bay's biggest power threat. Only Manny Machado has a better slugging percentage than Longoria's .541 among American League third basemen. Longoria is striking out more than usual (23.3 percent), but the trade he has made of contact for power has worked out great -- he's on pace for his first 30 home run season since 2013.
Jun 13 2016Longoria, who leads the Rays in homers, RBI and batting average, has been particularly proficient over the last 14 games with men on base, Roger Mooney, correspondent for the Tampa Bay Times reports.The veteran slugger is enjoying a resurgent season overall, and has been particularly lethal with runners in scoring position over the last two-plus weeks. Longoria has hit .563 and driven in 17 runs with men on base over a 14-game span, raising his average 25 points to .279 in the process. The 30-year-old has driven in at least one run in 10 of those 14 contests, and has already amassed 11 RBI in the 10 June games he's participated in.
Jun 12 2016Longoria went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's win over the Astros.He's putting together an impressive month of June, hitting .359 (14-for-39) with six home runs, 11 RBI and nine runs scored. The Rays have won seven of their last nine in large part due to Longoria's surging bat, and while they remain in last place in the AL East, they're just 6.5 games back of the Orioles and Red Sox with plenty of time to make up ground.
Jun 8 2016Longoria is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.Longoria got his first day off of the season Tuesday, but the veteran will be back for Wednesday's series finale in the desert. The veteran third baseman was on a tear leading up to his much-deserved off-day Tuesday, clubbing five home runs in a four game span over the weekend. He'll bat third in the order Wednesday against Archie Bradley.
Jun 7 2016Longoria is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The 30-year-old will get what looks like a well-deserved rest day after starting 56 straight to open the 2016 campaign. Longoria has been red hot of late, hitting safely in 10 straight games (six home runs over that span) to raise his batting line to .281/.335/.540. He will replaced at third base by Taylor Motter.
Jun 5 2016Longoria went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored during Sunday's win over the Twins.Longo absolutely terrorized Minnesota over the four-game set, finishing with five homers, eight RBI and six runs scored. Additionally, he has a nine-game hitting streak in the works during which he has hit .457, and he is now on pace to have his best offensive season since 2013.
Jun 4 2016Longoria smashed a home run for the third straight game Saturday versus the Twins.It was a solo bomb, his second of the series against Minnesota. Longoria also had a two-run shot Thursday versus the Twins. The homer on Saturday extended Longoria's hitting streak to eight games, and he has four homers during that stretch.
Jun 3 2016Longoria went 1-for-4 with a home run during Friday's win over Minnesota.Longoria extended his hitting streak to seven games, and he's now gone yard thrice during his streak. The third baseman has hit safely in nine of the past 10 games, and with the blast he has 11 homers this year.
Jun 2 2016Longoria went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, three RBI and a strikeout Thursday against Minnesota.Longoria drove three of the Rays' four runs in this game, and he's been quite productive of late. The 30-year-old third baseman is quietly riding a six-game hitting streak, and he's had multi-hit performances in each of the last three contests. He's gone 11-for-23 (.478) with two homers and nine RBI during the streak.
May 28 2016Longoria went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and four RBI against the Yankees on Saturday.Longoria drove in a season-high mark in RBI in this game, and he looked locked in at the plate. The veteran third baseman has 12 extra-base hits during May, and he's slugging .511 over that span.
May 23 2016Longoria went 2-for-4 in Sunday's loss to the Tigers, extending his hitting streak to 10 games.He's hitting .357 (15-for-42) over the course of the streak, pushing Longoria's slash line for May to a robust .306/.363/.569 with four home runs, 10 RBI and 13 runs scored.
May 16 2016Longoria went 2-for-4 with a double and solo homer in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the A's.The veteran third baseman's modest hitting streak is now at four games, a stretch that has featured a double in each contest as well. The solo homer was Longoria's third of May and brings his monthly RBI total to nine, just one shy of equaling his April figure in that category.
May 15 2016Longoria went 2-for-4 with a double in Saturday's 6-0 victory over the A's.The veteran third baseman now has a three-game hitting streak, with a double in each of those contests as well. Longoria is having a slightly better May than April, as he's slashing a respectable .262/.347/.524 line over 42 at-bats during the month.
Apr 18 2016Longoria went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Sunday's 3-2 victory over the White Sox.The veteran third baseman started off the season by hitting safely in six of his first seven games, a stretch that included three multi-hit outings and two homers. However, he's cooled off over the subsequent five contests, hitting only .200 (4-for-20) over that span with no homers, an RBI and a run scored. He has managed to hit safely in three of his last four, and is still slashing a respectable .265/.280/.429 line over his first 49 at-bats of the season. With the entire Rays offense stuck in a general malaise so far in 2016, Longoria's production is likely to receive a boost in conjunction with the rest of the lineup making greater contributions as the season unfolds.
Apr 12 2016Longoria hit a two-run home run, his second, in Tuesday's win against Cleveland as part of a 2-for-3 game.The home run came off Cleveland reliever Cody Allen, who served up just two home runs in 69.1 innings in all of 2015 -- no small feat. Longoria is off to a strong start, with a .310/.333/.586 batting line thus far in 30 plate appearances.
Apr 7 2016Longoria went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over the Blue Jays.The veteran third baseman now has two multi-hit games over the first four contests of the season, and has reached based in three of those outings overall. Although he's only driven in one run so far, Longoria should have plenty of RBI opportunities this season if he continues to slot into the three-hole in the Rays lineup.
Apr 3 2016Longoria was 2-for-4 with a double and RBI in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays.The veteran third baseman was responsible for the first run of the Rays season, plating Logan Forsythe with a two-out third-inning single off Jays starter Marcus Stroman. Longoria was also Tampa's first baserunner of 2016, as he doubled to right field in the first. Although he had a generally unremarkable spring at the plate, the former All-Star did manage two homers, and was able to get some rest days in the latter stages of the exhibition slate. Apparently refreshed for Opening Day, he appeared to be the only Rays hitter to figure out Stroman in an otherwise dominant performance by the Blue Jays ace.
Mar 30 2016Longoria is "fine" and will play one of the next two days according to manager Kevin Cash, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Cash described Longoria as "more or less resting", and emphasized that he's continued to do all of his regular work in the batting cage and the field despite not having participated in game action since last Sunday. The Rays' third baseman is fully expected to be in the starting lineup for Tampa's Opening Day tilt versus the Blue Jays.
Mar 20 2016Longoria (shin) went 2-for-3 with a homer and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-8 spring tie with the Orioles.The veteran launched a two-out third-inning shot to left field, following teammate Logan Morrison's two-run homer. It was the veteran third baseman's first long ball of the spring, as well as his first multi-hit game. Longoria is now hitting .269 over 26 spring at-bats.
Mar 17 2016Longoria left Thursday's exhibition game with a shin contusion, Steve Carney of 620 WDAE reports.Longoria was replaced by Richie Shaffer at third base after fouling a pitch off his lower leg in his first at-bat Thursday. He figures to receive treatment the rest of the day and the Rays could hold him out of Friday's game against Boston if he is still experiencing soreness before the game.
Mar 17 2016Manager Kevin Cash said that Longoria (shin) was sore but was walking around fine and could be the designated hitter Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Considering it's spring training, it wouldn't be surprising for a veteran like Longoria to take a day off to rest his ailment, but the injury appears to be minor enough that even a day at designated hitter wouldn't be problematic. His status for Friday's game should become clearer as game time approaches.
Oct 1 2015Longoria went 2-for-5 with an RBI double and a solo homer against the Marlins on Thursday.Longoria's production this year has come in fits and starts, as he's had some nice hot streaks, but at the end of the year, his numbers are mediocre by third-base standards. But hey, he's closing things out on a high note, with five hits in the last three games.
Sep 24 2015Longoria went 3-for-4 with his 20th homer in a win over the Red Sox on Thursday.It's nice to see Longoria hit that milestone, but his numbers are still lagging well behind those of the top third basemen in fantasy. This year was probably the last time we'll see fantasy owners pay a steep price for Longoria, as he's been consistently proving over the last two years that he doesn't belong in the upper echelon of hitting talent. On the bright side, September's been his best month of the year, with a .305 average, five homers, 13 RBI and 15 runs in 22 games.
Sep 11 2015Longoria went 2-for-4 with a RBI and two runs in Friday's win over Boston.Longoria's power numbers have been in steady decline in recent seasons, but he's experience a power surge in recent weeks. Over the past 15 games, Longoria has 13 RBI and 12 runs with six of his 18 hits leaving the park. He's not the stud he was a few years ago, but Longoria ranks in the top 10 among league third basemen in doubles, RBI, batting average and on-base percentage. You can feel comfortable starting him through the end of the season.
Sep 5 2015Longoria left Saturday's game against the Yankees with a bruised right forearm, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.Longoria was hit on the forearm by a Nathan Eovaldi fastball in the third inning. He initially remained in the game but was eventually lifted in the sixth inning with Richie Shaffer entering in his place. The Rays don't believe the bruise will keep Longoria out for an extended period of time, but his "day-to-day" designation indicates that he could miss a game or two with lingering soreness.
Sep 4 2015Longoria was 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a losing effort against the Yankees on Friday night.In what has been a generally disappointing season for the Rays' third sacker, he has shown flashes, albeit short-lived, of his formaer power stroke. He has now hit four long ones in his last four games, but has just 18 on the season to go with 62 RBI and a lackluster .268 average.
Sep 2 2015Longoria hit a pair of homers and drove in three runs Wednesday against the Orioles.Fantasy owners have mostly dealt with consistently mediocre production from Longoria this year, but he slumped through the second half of August before turning it back on over the last four games. He's 5-for-16 with three homers and a pair of walks in that span -- a nice turnaround from the previous 10 games, in which he went 6-for-43 (.140) with one homer and nine strikeouts.
Aug 5 2015Longoria went 3-for-5 with a double, solo homer and two runs scored, Wednesday against the White Sox.Longoria's 12th homer helped the Rays erase a five-run deficit before eventually losing the game. Despite a disappointing season, the righty could be starting to heat up, as he's gone 9-for-22 this month.
Jul 23 2015Longoria snapped an 18-at-bat hitless streak with a double in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.It's becoming increasingly clear that Longoria isn't quite the elite third baseman anymore. Since the beginning of 2014, he's hit .256/.325/.401, a far cry from the .275/.357/.512 line he hit in the first six seasons of his career. A player of his caliber can always turn it around, but it's going to require at least a sudden spike in power from the 29-year-old.
Jun 16 2015Longoria (wrist) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria was hit on the left wrist by a pitch during Monday's game against the Nationals, less than a week after returning from an injury to the same wrist. He was removed from Monday's game after the HBP, but X-rays came back negative.
Jun 15 2015Longoria is day-to-day after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch in Monday's game against Washington, Fox Sports Florida reports.Longoria went 1-for-1 with a walk, an RBI and a run before taking a Taylor Hill pitch to the wrist. X-rays were negative after the game, so he could be right back out there Tuesday. Longoria suffered an injury to the same wrist earlier this month, though, and was apparently hit more or less right on the spot that had been bothering him.
Jun 10 2015Longoria (wrist) is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Angels.Longoria came on to pinch hit Tuesday, but struck out. He had been out since Saturday due to a wrist injury, but will be back in the lineup Wednesday, batting third and playing third base.
Jun 9 2015Longoria (wrist) plans to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.At the very least, this is a good indication that Longoria isn't headed to the DL, but then again, the Rays wouldn't have likely used him as pinch runner if that were the case. Longoria's return would push Jake Elmore back to starting at first base and stop the Rays from playing guys like Nick Franklin and Rene Rivera out of position.
Jun 9 2015Longoria (wrist) will be available off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Angels, and he expects to rejoin the lineup Wednesday night, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.There is some cause for skepticism, seeing as Longoria was previously expected to rejoin the lineup Tuesday. Of course, even though his presence in Wednesday's lineup can't be guaranteed, he doesn't seem to be in danger of landing on the disabled list. It will be encouraging if he's used as a pinch-hitter or defensive replacement, as opposed to a pinch-runner, in Tuesday's game.
Jun 9 2015Longoria (wrist) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Angels, Steve Carney of 620 WDAE reports.Longoria continues to deal with a wrist injury, and he'll remain out of the lineup, despite the team saying earlier Tuesday that the third baseman was expected to return. A DL stint is still not anticipated, though Longoria's injury may be slightly more serious than the Rays have let on. At this time, it's unclear whether Longoria will be available as a pinch hitter.
Jun 7 2015Longoria (wrist) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria, who also sat out Saturday, acknowledged that his wrist has been bugging him for a few days, and after consulting with manager Kevin Cash, the third baseman decided it was for the best to sit out the rest of the weekend. It's expected that Longoria will be good to go for Tuesday's series opener against the Angels, so it may still make sense for those with weekly lineup moves to keep him active.
Jun 6 2015Longoria has a sore left wrist, which is why he is getting a day off Saturday, the Tampa Tribune's Roger Mooney reports.The injury has been bothering Longoria for a couple days, but it sounds like the plan is for him to just get a day off Saturday and get back in the lineup Sunday. That said, it is worth checking back on his status Sunday to make sure this was a one-game absence.
Jun 6 2015Longoria is out of the lineup Saturday.With Felix Hernandez, perhaps the best right-handed pitcher in the game, toeing the rubber for the Mariners, the Rays will use Saturday as a rest day for Longoria. Jake Elmore gets the start at third base and will hit seventh.
May 23 2015Longoria went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in Friday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.Longoria is now on a seven-game hitting streak and hitting .271/.352/.492 in 2015 with five home runs and 21 RBI. His move to the three-hole since May 9 figures to be permanent going forward.
May 17 2015Longoria went 2-for-6 with three RBI and a run in a win over the Twins on Sunday.Longoria raised his average to .274 to go along with four home runs and 17 RBI on the season. He hasn't been the superstar that he was a couple years back, but he still can provide solid fantasy production in most categories. He's now hit safely in five of his last six games.
May 10 2015Longoria continued a strong five-game hitting streak in Saturday's win against the Rangers by going 2-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk.After a rough performance as late as mid-April, Longoria has hit .349/.462/.605 in the last two weeks and retaken the third spot in the Rays' lineup.
May 8 2015Longoria (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Rangers, Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria was a late scratch from Thursday's lineup because of the illness, but it must have been a minor issue, as he'll rejoin it again Friday. Assuming nothing happens during the game, it shouldn't affect him moving forward.
May 8 2015Longoria (flu) is anticipated to be in the Rays' lineup Friday, MLB Network Radio reports.Manager Kevin Cash said they anticipate Longoria to be back in the lineup Friday, but it is not definite at this point. Owners should check back later in the afternoon Friday to get final confirmation on Longoria's status.
May 7 2015Longoria has been scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Rangers due to flu-like symptoms, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune reports.Longoria was previously in Tampa Bay's lineup as the designated hitter, but he'll be replaced by Joey Butler, with some other players shuffling around. Longoria has a well-earned reputation as one of MLB's most durable players, but with the illness likely first appearing Thursday afternoon/evening, he may have a hard time getting healthy by Friday night. The star third baseman will lose his MLB-best streak of 198 consecutive starts.
May 6 2015Longoria went 2-for-3 with two homers, two walks and three runs scored Wednesday against Boston.Generally a feared power hitter, Longo had homered just once in his first 27 games, which had to have fantasy owners feeling leery after he slumped to just 22 homers last season. He's not out of the woods yet, but Longoria's outstanding 18:20 BB:K points to a significantly improved approach -- and a .400 OBP.
Apr 27 2015Longoria stayed hot in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jays, going 3-for-3 with a walk and a run.That's now seven consecutive at-bats with a hit for Longoria, so maybe consider picking him up in daily leagues if the price isn't jacked up. Adam Warren of the Yankees could give Longoria trouble Monday though, as despite his 5.40 ERA, he's still held right-handed batters to a .229 average.
Apr 26 2015Longoria went 4-for-4 with a double and a run in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.Longoria has been scorching as of late, hitting .500 with three doubles in his last four games. He has a couple of decently favorable pitching matchups coming up too, drawing lefty Mark Buehrle then the Yankees' struggling Adam Warren.
Apr 17 2015Longoria (hip) is batting fourth and serving as the designated hitter for Friday's game against the Yankees, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune reports.Longoria left Thursday's game against the Blue Jays after a pitch hit his hip, but the diagnosis came back as nothing more than a bruise. While the Rays will take a cautious approach by keeping their star third baseman out of the field, Longoria should return to the hot corner within the next few days, assuming he doesn't aggravate his hip.
Apr 16 2015Longoria is suffering from a bruised hip and is considered day-to-day, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune reports.Longoria was hit by a pitch late in Thursday's game, finishing the contest 1-for-3. Fortunately for owners, it appears his removal was precautionary, and he'll likely rejoin the lineup within the next few days.
Apr 16 2015Longoria left Thursday's game after getting hit by a Marco Estrada pitch, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.Longoria finished Thursday's game 1-for-3, but the biggest concern deals with the severity of his issues. Reports differentiate on where exactly he was hit, but most indicate it was in the hip. However, the team should provide an update on his status at some point in the near future.
Apr 4 2015Longoria went 1-for-2 in Friday's spring training game after missing Thursday's game due to an illness.It doesn't look like this ailment will cause him to miss any time when the regular season begins.
Apr 2 2015Longoria (illness) was scratched from Thursday's spring game, Steve Carney of 620 WDAE reports.Longoria awoke Thursday morning feeling a bit under the weather, so the Rays will turn to Jake Elmore for a spot start at the hot corner. The 29-year-old Longoria is highly unlikely to see his symptoms carry over to the regular season, however. He had been having a strong spring, slashing an impressive .298/.321/.511 with 10 RBI in just 47 at-bats. Longoria started all 162 games last season, and should be poised for another productive fantasy campaign.
Nov 18 2014Longoria was removed from Tuesday's game in Japan after being hit by a pitch on the left forearm, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Although he left the game after the incident, Longoria appears to be OK upon departing. His availability for the rest of the exhibition series in Japan is uncertain.
Nov 18 2014Longoria left Tuesday's game in Japan after being hit by a pitch and suffering an undisclosed injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Given that the series in Japan is an exhibition, Longoria's removal may have been strictly precautionary. Further details will likely surface within the coming days to offer up more information about Longoria's ailment.
Nov 18 2014Longoria suffered only a bruise on his left forearm after being hit by a pitch during Tuesday's game in Japan, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Nothing much to see here, as Longoria fortunately avoided any type of moderate-to-severe injury after being plunked on the left forearm.
Sep 18 2014Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, two RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Yankees.Longoria is going through a bit of a power surge here in the last month of an otherwise frustrating campaign. Over his last 14 games, dating back to September 3, the three-time All-Star has slugged .554 while belting five roundtrippers and driving in a dozen runs.
Sep 3 2014Longoria was 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in a losing effort against Toronto on Wednesday night.The Rays looked listless and found themselves behind 6-0 after five innings before mounting a mild threat later in the game. Longoria lead the charge with a run-scoring single and a two-run home run, his 18th, but it was too little, too late. Longoria is hitting a tepid .254 and has logged just the 18 home runs, but he has been productive with 81 RBI on the season.
Aug 28 2014Longoria smacked a solo homer and finished with a couple of RBI in Thursday's loss at Baltimore.Longoria played DH on Tuesday due to forearm soreness, but has manned third base in each of the last two games. It's been a disappointing season for Longoria, who is slashing just .255/.325/.394 in 518 at-bats.
Aug 26 2014Longoria is manning DH on Tuesday at Baltimore because his forearm has been sore for about five days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria will receive a day off from playing the field but expects to return to third base Wednesday. During that five-day stretch, he was hit or miss at the plate, batting .190 (4-for-21) with one home run, five RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one walk versus seven strikeouts.
Aug 24 2014Longoria was 1-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in the Rays' win over Toronto on Sunday.He was responsible for both Tampa Bay runs - the first with a groundout in the first inning, and the last with a single in the tenth to propel the Rays to the win. The two RBI give him 72 on the year, and he even swiped a bag (his fifth) in this one, to further help his fantasy owners.
Aug 22 2014Longoria was 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run, and three RBI in the Rays win over Toronto on Friday night.When the Rays are playing well, Longoria is typically a key component of their success. He now has 16 long ones and 70 RBI to go with a rather disappointing .254 average, but there is still time for him to reel off a not streak.
Aug 14 2014Despite leaving Wednesday's game after seven innings and serving as the DH Thursday, Longoria is not dealing with any health issues, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.It would be fair to question Longoria's health with him taking it easy the last couple days, but it appears manager Joe Maddon is just looking for ways to get him rest while keeping him in the lineup. Longoria has started every game this season, and he figures to continue playing every day unless the Rays fall out of the playoff hunt.
Jul 25 2014Longoria had just one hit in four at bats, but it was a based-loaded double that plated three runs and propelled the Rays to a win over the Red Sox on Friday night.Like virtually all of the Tampa Bay bats, his was quiet for much of the season until recently. Now on a hot streak, the Rays are winning, and he has now accumulated 53 RBI on the year.
Jul 23 2014Longoria went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored, while clubbing his 12th home run of the year Tuesday in the Rays' 7-2 win over the Cardinals.Longoria has been catching fire of late, going 7-for-20 in his last five game with six RBI and three runs scored. However, it's been mostly a struggle this year for Longoria (at least by his standards), as his .262/.336/.400 slash line can attest to. If his .736 OPS stands as it, it would be the worst mark of his career.
Jul 20 2014Longoria went 2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Twins.Longoria has come out of the All-Star break swinging a hot bat for the Rays. After going 5-for-13 with three doubles this weekend versus the Twins, the 28-year-old slugger could be currently paving the way for a big second half.
Jun 14 2014Longoria provided all the offense for the Rays on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in a loss to the Astros.That's eight bombs and 32 steaks on the year for Longoria, who -- like the last-place Rays -- has largely underwhelmed this season. On the bright side, his average of .265 is just eight points off his career mark of .273. Look for Longoria to eventually heat up in the power department as the 26-43 Rays should inevitably get better as the season progresses.
May 26 2014Longoria went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and a double in Sunday's win over the Red Sox.The third baseman had looked utterly lost at the plate the last few weeks, but has begun to establish some positive momentum with three straight multi-hit games. The pair of extra-base hits in Sunday's contests were his first in 14 games, putting an end to one of the longest power droughts of his career.
May 25 2014Longoria appears to have moved into the second spot in the order.Longoria has been in the second spot for the past five games, a move that seems to be sticking. Ben Zobrist is beginning a rehab assignment soon, so the lineup may change again when he makes his return.
May 23 2014Longoria went 3-for-4 with three singles in Friday's 1-0 win over the Red Sox.Longoria broke out of a prolonged slump Friday night, coming up with as many hits as he had over the previous seven games combined. The All-Star third baseman has suffered through an awful funk during the last couple of weeks and is dealing with a complete power outage this month. Maybe a solid night at the plate like this will get him going. Longoria has a long track record of prime production and could possibly be a nice "buy-low" candidate at the present time.
May 6 2014Longoria went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles.Longoria's two-run blast off Chris Tillman in the bottom of the opening frame was the first in the last 10 games for the All-Star third baseman. He got a off to a hot start, but heading into Tuesday, Longoria had just seven hits in his last 38 at-bats. Maybe he has found his stroke.
Apr 25 2014Longoria was 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in a losing cause against the White Sox on Friday night.He put his bid in to be the hero by launching his third home run of the season in the top of the ninth inning to break a 4-4 tie, but as has happened too frequently this season, he missed opportunities for a really big night by leaving seven runners on base. Longoria is hitting a very solid .315 but the power just hasn't been there so far. However, with his exceptional skill set, that could change at any time.
Apr 19 2014Longoria's second bomb of the season in Saturday's 16-1 rout of the Yankees made him the Rays' all-time franchise leader with 164. It also ended a 13-game homerless drought.His blast was one of four off Yankees' starter Ivan Nova and five total by the Rays. Longoria finished the game 2-for-3 with two runs and four RBI and now has two hits in each of the last three games.
Apr 18 2014Longoria was 3-for-3 with a walk and a couple of runs scored as the Rays came from behind to defeat the Yankees on Friday night.He's now hitting a cool .333 on the season and remains a significant force in the middle of the Rays lineup. There are enough pieces around him in this lineup to set him up for a very big year.
Apr 14 2014Longoria provided all the offense for the Rays in a loss Monday, singling home a run in the sixth inning.Longoria is hitting for a nice average early on, but hasn't had much luck in the RBI department. His RBI tonight was just his sixth this year, with three of them coming in the same game. As long as the average stays up, he should start producing runs soon.
Apr 8 2014Longoria went 3-for-4 with two singles and a double in Monday's 4-2 loss versus the Royals.Longoria continued his scorching start to the 2014 season with this performance. The three-time All-Star now has a .414/.500/.621 slash with four RBI and five runs scored through eight games.
Apr 3 2014Longoria went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Thursday's win against Toronto.It was the first home run of the season for Longoria, who hit 32 long balls in 2013. As long as Longoria stays healthy, he should be primed for a big season as one of the best fantasy third basemen.
Feb 28 2014Longoria had one at-bat and started at third base in Friday's exhibition game against the Orioles.Longoria enters the 2014 season completely healthy and returns as the anchor in the batting order. Coming off his third 30-homer season of his career, having a developing star in Wil Myers near him in the batting order should only help Longoria see better pitches to hit.
Sep 30 2013Longoria carried the Tampa Bay offense during Monday's tiebreaker game, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.Longoria's big night should be about as surprising as the Rays' win. The star third baseman and his team seem to have a flair for the dramatic, with Longoria memorably hitting a total of five Game 162 home runs in 2011 and 2012. He now has a Game 163 dinger for his highlight reel, with a play-in game against the Indians scheduled for Wednesday. Should the Rays win that contest, they'll go on to face Boston in the ALDS. As for Longoria, he finishes the season with a .269 batting average, 32 home runs, 91 runs, 88 RBI, and one stolen base.
Sep 23 2013Longoria (illness) is back in the lineup Monday against the Orioles, the Tampa Tribune reports.Longoria was scratched from Sunday's lineup for having flu-like symptoms. He was able to rest during the early part of the game and felt well enough to enter the game late as a defensive replacement. He appears set to play this week as the push for the playoffs is in full swing.
Sep 22 2013Longoria has been scratched from Sunday's lineup with flu-like symptoms, the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports.Longoria will likely be day-to-day, and the Rays probably won't hesitate to put him back in the lineup, as the team is still fighting to earn a spot in the postseason. Kelly Johnson will get the start at third base in Sunday's game.
Sep 17 2013Longoria went 3-for-4 with one RBI and a run scored in Monday's win over the Rangers.Longoria has been seeing the ball well over his last 13 games, hitting .320/.414/.500 over that stretch. He also has one home run and five RBI. He was stuck in a slump at the plate at the end of August into the early part of September, but seems to have found his groove again. With a hot-swinging Wil Myers protecting him in the order, both players could benefit as the Rays try to finish off a playoff push.
Aug 19 2013Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run against the Orioles on Monday.Longoria has recorded two hits in five of his last six games to increase his batting average from .264 to .273. He has also hit three homers over that stretch to reach 25 home runs for the season. If he can stay healthy, he has a good chance of hitting at least 30 home runs for the third time in the last five seasons.
Aug 19 2013Longoria went 2-for-4 and belted his 24th home run of the season Sunday in a win against the Blue Jays.Longoria went through a bit of a drought at the plate in the first part of the month of August, but has turned around with two hits in four of his last five games. Included in that stretch are two home runs and four doubles. He will be a key component down the stretch for the Rays and could see a boost in hittable pitches if the Rays continue to bat their young slugger Wil Myers in the cleanup spot to protect Longoria in the order.
Aug 6 2013Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.Longoria accounted for the Rays' lone run in Tuesday's contests. On the season, the he's now slashing .267/.344/.494 with 22 homers and 60 RBI.
Jul 24 2013Longoria was moved up to second in the batting order Wednesday and responded with a 1-for-5 day at the plate.The lineup move was made in an effort to get Longoria better pitches to hit. He has hit three home runs over his previous five games, but was hitting just .136 in his previous 18. His average sits at .276 and he has never really been an extremely high average hitter, so his owners should have nothing to worry about so long as he still has the power stroke working.
Jul 6 2013Longoria expects to slot in at third base going forward, after his foot emerged unscathed from manning the position Friday against the White Sox, the Tampa Tribune reports.Longoria reached base four times Friday, as he went 1-for-2 with three walks. Since his three-game absence due to plantar fasciitis, he has supplied three singles and five walks in 13 at-bats, with two RBI and one run scored, across the last four contests. Nevertheless, he will be back at his regular position, which could provide further comfort at the plate.
Jul 5 2013Longoria will enter the Rays' lineup at third base Friday, which will be a day-to-day decision depending on how he feels, the Tampa Bay Times reports.The discomfort due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot has lessened enough for Longoria to take the field for the first time in a week. However, his place in the lineup will be determined by his pain threshold on a given day, meaning he will likely split time at the hot corner and designated hitter for the time being. He does not appear to be in danger of requiring regular rest.
Jul 4 2013Longoria is expected to remain at DH for the foreseeable future, the Tampa Tribune reports.Manager Joe Maddon indicated he's just happy to have Longoria bat in the lineup, and seemed content about the fact that the team will have to "wait to get [Longoria] on the field." Longoria said his foot responded well in his return to the lineup Tuesday, and he take a day-to-day approach in regards to a return to third base, but the team understandably doesn't want him to aggravate his plantar fasciitis.
Jul 3 2013Longoria is acting as the Rays' DH on Wednesday at Houston, the Tampa Bay Times reports.After a 2-for-4 performance, Longoria's plate presence is clearly still intact. However, the plantar fasciitis in his right foot is still limiting his mobility and keep him from his normal spot at the hot corner.
Jul 2 2013Longoria (foot) will be a day-to-day decision for the Rays, as he is still limited by plantar fasciitis, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria is in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Astros but is still unable to run at full speed. The Rays will likely use him at the DH spot as much as possible in order to limit stress on the foot.
Jul 2 2013Longoria (foot) is in the lineup Tuesday at designated hitter against the Astros, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria is still limited in his mobility by the plantar fasciitis in his foot but is feeling strong enough with the bat to return Tuesday. He has been fielding grounders the last few days but could remain in the DH spot until he is a little more comfortable moving around at the hot corner. The injury has been nagging for much of the season so if he can manage it, he should be able to continue producing at an elite level.
Jul 1 2013Longoria (foot), who fielded groundballs at third base for about five minutes Monday, expects to be back in the lineup within "the next few days," the Tampa Tribune reports.Longoria (and the Rays) believe that a stint on the disabled list will be avoided, but his ultimate return is at the mercy of the plantar fasciitis currently ailing his right foot. Along with taking groundballs, he will test out the foot by running Monday, whose success (or failure) will relay how much progress has been made.
Jul 1 2013Longoria (foot) will remain out of the Rays' lineup Monday, but may be allowed to pinch-hit if the opportunity presents itself, the Tampa Bay Times reports.The plantar fasciitis in Longoria's foot was feeling better Sunday, and the Rays are still hoping he will be able to avoid a stint on the DL. "It's kind of encouraging," manager Joe Maddon said of Longoria's progress Sunday. "A lot of the pain was different. It wasn't nearly as severe, so we'll see. We might be able to use him in Houston like we had thought." Maddon expressed doubt Longoria would have to go on the DL, but wasn't willing to say for sure. At least for now, Longoria's role in Houston won't be enough to start him in most leagues. But if he continues progress like he saw Sunday, he could still play in several games before the All-Star break.
Jul 1 2013Longoria (foot) took groundballs at third base during pregame drills Monday in Houston, the Tampa Tribune reports.Longoria will remain sidelined for a third consecutive game, but the fact that he is attempting to field groundballs is an encouraging sign for a somewhat prompt return to the lineup. If he continues his current progress with his case of plantar fasciitis, a DL stint appears less and less likely to come about, but his eventual first game back is currently up in the air.
Jul 1 2013Longoria (foot) might be able to pinch hit Monday against the Astros, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.Manager Joe Maddon indicated he's been given the green light to use Longoria off the bench Monday, if absolutely necessary. The 27-year-old fielded some grounders at third base Monday, and said afterward that he expects to be back in the lineup within the next few days.
Jun 30 2013Longoria (foot) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria's plantar fasciitis issue seemed to improve after he was given the day off Saturday, so he'll receive a little more rest with the hope that it allows him to return to the lineup Monday against the Astros. Kelly Johnson will receive another start at third base in place of Longoria.
Jun 29 2013Longoria's right foot feels improved Saturday, and he hopes that he'll only be out of the lineup for a few days, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria, who aggravated the plantar fasciitis in his right foot Friday, admitted that his eventual return date is unclear. On a positive note, he will not land on the disabled list, at least at the moment, but Kelly Johnson and Ryan Roberts figure to hold down the fort at third until Longoria is able to take the field.
Jun 29 2013Longoria (foot) is expected to miss Saturday's game against the Tigers and most likely Sunday's game as well, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Manager Joe Maddon ruled Longoria out for Saturday and all but declared him out for Sunday too. He left the ballpark Friday in a walking boot as he aggravated the plantar fasciitis in his right foot. His return should become more certain when he is evaluated Saturday, and the team will see if the soreness improved in his foot.
Jun 28 2013Longoria's injury has been diagnosed as an irritation of the plantar fasciitis in his foot, the Tampa Tribune reports.Longoria will be evaluated Saturday by the Rays, at which point the severity of the issue should be better articulated. A previous bout with plantar fasciitis earlier in the month didn't cost Longoria any game action but relegated him to designated hitter duties for a few days.
Jun 28 2013Longoria was removed from Friday's game against the Tigers in the second inning with an undisclosed injury, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Though the Rays haven't yet provided a reason for Longoria's removal, he did appear to pull up a little lame while running to first base during an at-bat in the bottom of the second. It's possible the injury was related to the plantar fasciitis issue he was battling two weeks prior, but the team should provide official word on the injury in the coming hours.
Jun 20 2013Longoria swatted a pair of home runs and finished with three RBI in Thursday's win over the Yankees.Longoria has picked things up in the power department lately, hitting five homers over his last 11 games. For the season, he's got 16 home runs and 46 RBI.
Jun 18 2013Longoria stated that his foot has improved, but he expects to be the Rays' DH during Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader in Boston, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria is playing his typical third base in the first game of the day, but the additional strain with two outings on the docket will force him to just a hitting role in the nightcap. A minor bout with plantar fasciitis held him to DH duties in the Rays' previous four tilts, but an 0-for-2 performance Sunday nonetheless stopped an eight-game hitting streak.
Jun 15 2013Longoria (foot) is back in the Rays' lineup Saturday against the Royals, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria is currently experiencing some plantar fasciitis symptoms in his right foot. Consequently, manager Joe Maddon expects Longoria to act as the team's DH on Sunday as well, after which he'll play third base in one game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Boston. In any case, Longoria is not expected to miss any time with the injury, at least for the moment.
Jun 14 2013Longoria is dealing with some plantar fasciitis in his right foot and may be restricted to designated hitting duties during this weekend's series against Kansas City, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports.Longoria is in the lineup Friday and it sounds like the Rays are hoping the plantar fasciitis will subside if he doesn't have to play the field for a few days. Given his injury history and prominent status, this looks like a situation worth monitoring if Longoria is on your fantasy team. The good news is that manager Joe Maddon doesn't seem to be too worried about his star third baseman.
Jun 3 2013Longoria went 2-for-5 with his 10th home run of the season and three RBI on Saturday against the Indians.Longoria has now reached 10 home runs in every season of his career and is playing at an All-Star level again this season. His current slash line is an impressive .305/.361/.527 and also has 34 RBI. He is one of the top options at the hot corner in all of baseball right now.
May 20 2013Longoria went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run scored and one double Monday against Toronto.Longoria is currently on a 14-game hitting streak that has seen his batting average increase from .301 to .331. There is no question that Longoria is an elite fantasy option when healthy, but the key is for him to remain healthy for the duration of the season.
May 10 2013Longoria was 2-for-4 with an RBI in the Rays win over San Diego on Friday night.He has been on a tear of late, and now has his average up to .336 while contributing 24 RBI. Longoria, when healthy, is capable of carrying the Rays, or a fantasy team, and right now he is in a zone with no major injuries to hold him back. The fireworks could be spectacular.
May 6 2013Longoria went 2-for-5 with a grand slam Monday against Toronto.Longoria is now hitting .305 this season with seven home runs and 19 RBI. There is no question that he is an elite fantasy option when healthy, but injuries have been a major problem throughout his career.
May 4 2013Longoria went 1-for-4 with a run scored and the game-winning RBI during the Rays extra-inning victory over the Rockies on Friday.It was a fairly quiet night for the Rays' third baseman until his late-inning heroics, but overall, the season has been good for Longoria and his owners. He's now hit safely in six of his last seven games, going 12-for-30 (.400) with a home run, five RBI and six runs scored and is now batting .305 on the season.
Apr 26 2013Longoria was 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a losing cause against the White Sox Friday night.He's been on a bit of a power binge recently, and now has six long ones on the year to go with 12 RBI. Longoria is hitting a modest .277, but his power potential makes him an intriguing play if he can stay healthy all season.
Apr 24 2013Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth against the Yankees on Tuesday and extended his hit-streak to 10 games. He also has a 34-game on-base streak dating back to last season.While Longoria hasn't had a multi-hit game since April 8, he's at least seen a power increase over this 10-game streak of his. All five of his home runs have come in his last nine games and he's got seven RBI in that span. As the rest of the Rays heat up, Longoria should see a nice spike in his RBI total.
Apr 19 2013Longoria was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tampa Bay's 8-3 win over Oakland Friday night.His average has slipped a bit recently (now at .281), but the dip has come with a spike in power. The home run in this one was his fourth of the season, but all four have come in the past five days. He has just nine RBI, but if the power surge continues, certainly a possibility, the RBI production will follow.
Apr 17 2013Longoria went 1-for-3 with a walk and launched a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles.Longoria homered for the second game in a row, this time off Orioles' reliever Pedro Strop, for his only hit of the day. The Rays as a team had been going through quite a power outage with the bats to start the season, but Longoria seems to have found his swing. He has collected a slash of .302/.404/.442 through 13 games this season, proving his elite status among fantasy players at the hot corner.
Apr 15 2013Longoria clubbed his first home run of the season Monday afternoon off of Ryan Dempster.The homer was Longoria's only hit in four trips on the afternoon. Longoria is hitting a healthy .300 this season, but has only four RBI and that lone extra-base hit to his name. The power should come for Longoria as long as he manages to stay healthy.
Apr 14 2013Manager Joe Maddon plans to hit Longoria third in the batting order against left-handers and fourth against right-handers, the Tampa Bay Times reports.The Rays have been struggling on offense to start the season especially when runners are in scoring position. The hope is that this lineup plan will give Longoria more protection against left-handers with Ben Zobrist hitting behind him and then giving him more chances to drive in runs against right-handers.
Apr 8 2013Longoria went 3-for-3 with a run and a walk in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Rangers.Longoria is 10-for-24 this season, and yet somehow he still does not have an extra-base hit. That should change soon, so long as he continues to make solid contact.
Apr 8 2013Longoria is 7-for-21 (.333) with a pair of RBI through six games this season.With Ben Zobrist locked into the No. 3 spot, Longoria has been the Rays' cleanup hitter in each of the first six games this season. Longoria doesn't seem to have any limitations out of the gate after a hamstring injury limited him to just 74 games last season.
Mar 28 2013Longoria went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored, and two walks in Thursday's exhibition game against the Orioles.Longoria has hit for a sizzling .391 batting average this spring and hit his first two home runs in Grapefruit League play in two of his past three games. He has been able to play more regularly the last few weeks and his power is starting to show. As long as he stays healthy, he is an elite fantasy third baseman to covet.
Mar 8 2013Longoria (hamstring) is 6-for-13 with an RBI through five games this spring.That he was able to play in games on back-to-back days last weekend for the first time this spring is encouraging, though Longoria has only played once in the four days since. Nevertheless, he's apparently healthy after hamstring injuries limited him to 74 games last season.
Feb 26 2013Longoria (hamstring) went 2-for-2 with a RBI and a run scored in the Rays' rain-shortened exhibition win over the Astros on Tuesday.Longoria was making his first start of spring training in the game and made a nice showing with two singles. He was thrown out trying to score from second and reportedly was not running full speed but said his hamstring felt fine. As long as he isn't hampered by the hamstring this season, he should return to his elite hitting status at the hot corner.
Feb 24 2013Longoria (hamstring) is slated to play his first Grapefruit League game of the spring Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Times reports.The fact that Longoria is able to participate in a game before February draws to a close is an encouraging sign for his ultimate health heading into the regular season. His recovery from offseason surgery on his left hamstring appears to be going swimmingly, and prospective owners can rest assured that he'll be ready for Opening Day.
Feb 12 2013Longoria does not have a timetable for when he'll be able to play in a spring training game, but he should take part in the Rays' season opener, the Tampa Tribune reports.Longoria had a minor surgery performed on his left hamstring on Nov. 20 but should soon be ready to take the field. While he was held to just 74 games in an injury-riddled 2012 campaign, his past performance should not allow him to drop past the second round of standard league drafts.
Feb 3 2013Longoria said his surgically repaired hamstring feels good, the Tampa Bay Times reports. "The leg is ready," Longoria said.Longoria underwent a minor operation on his hamstring on November 20, but it isn't expected to impact him during the regular season. The Rays may limit him early during spring training since Longoria only played in 74 games last season, but expect him to enter the regular season with a clean bill of health.
Nov 26 2012Longoria signed a six-year, $100 million contract extension with the Rays on Monday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.With the new deal, Longoria will be a member of the Rays through the 2022 season with an option for the 2023 season that will average an annual salary of $16.6 million per year over the extension length. Longoria is the star the Rays have built around. He signed a team-friendly extension in 2008 shortly after his major league debut, and now he is being rewarded for his three All-Star appearances and two Gold Gloves over that period. As third baseman go, when he is healthy, Longoria is among the elite hitters and fielders in the league.
Oct 3 2012Longoria hit three solo home runs in Wednesday's season finale against the Orioles.Longoria seems to have a knack for coming up big in Game 162, but this time it didn't help his team make the postseason. He finishes the year with a .289 batting average, 17 homers, 55 RBI, and 39 runs in 273 at-bats.
Sep 27 2012Longoria hit a homer in the ninth inning of Thursday's game to help Tampa Bay beat the White Sox.Longoria's 14th homer of the season came off reliever Brett Myers to break a 2-2 tie and give the Rays the win. He's homered in two of his last five games, and has gone deep five times in 23 games during the month of September.
Sep 22 2012Longoria was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in the Rays battering of Toronto on Saturday night.His home run was the first of four for the Rays on the night, and ignited the crowd as well as his teammates as Tampa Bay pushed hard for a spot in the playoffs. He has been hampered by injuries much of the year, but his presence in the lineup is a huge boost to the Rays, and their chances of playing beyond the regular season's end.
Sep 17 2012Longoria is not in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, the Tampa Bay Times reports.There's been no reason given for the absence as of yet, so perhaps it's just a day off. Jeff Keppinger will get the starting nod at third base.
Sep 15 2012Longoria hit his 12th home run of the season in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees.Longoria was one of few Rays batters to break through against Yankees starter Ivan Nova, who held the Rays to four hits over six innings. Longoria started at DH Saturday but has been seeing more time at third base as of late.
Sep 5 2012Longoria will start at DH Wednesday but should return to his normal third base spot Friday, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Manager Joe Maddon is feeling increasingly comfortable with Longoria's lateral movement after just under a month since his return from the disabled list. Once he returns to third base, Longoria will likely play there on most nights for the duration of the season.
Sep 3 2012Longoria said he was just dealing with fatigue Monday will be good to go for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, the Tampa Bay Times reports.It appears there's nothing to see here, as it's not unusual for a player to grow weary after starting eight games in as many days without any off days in between, especially if they're recently removed from a hamstring injury, as Longoria is.
Sep 3 2012Longoria left Monday's game against the Yankees in the seventh inning, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.It's unclear whether Longoria is hurt, or if manager Joe Maddon just wants to rest his legs. It seems troubling that Longoria was removed from a game tied 3-3, but we'll await further word on his status.
Sep 3 2012Longoria was removed from Monday's game for precautionary reasons, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.After the Rays traveled from Toronto back to Tampa, the team just wanted to give Longoria a rest. They're reporting that he's fine.
Aug 31 2012Longoria is likely to get a day off Saturday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.Longoria reported feeling good after Thursday's game, so he'll start at third base Friday, marking the first time he's been at the position on back-to-back days since returning from the DL. It sounds like the Rays don't want to push their luck, so Longoria could sit Saturday.
Aug 29 2012Longoria bopped a pair of homers in Wednesday's win over Texas, driving in three runs.He certainly enjoyed his visit to Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, hitting three homers in the three-game set. That's a good sign, as Longoria hasn't quite looked like himself since returning from an extended absence due to a hamstring injury.
Aug 27 2012Longoria hit a two-run home run in the first inning Monday night, giving him seven on the season.Longoria also added a single in the contest. After missing all of May, June, July, and the first week of August, Longoria seems to have gotten his swing back. He's got three home runs and seven RBI since August 16.
Aug 23 2012Longoria, who played his first game at third base since returning from the DL Tuesday, is ready to play third everyday, Marc Topkin on the Tampa Bay Times reports.Rays manager Joe Maddon said that for the rest of the week, they will try to ease Longo back by starting him at third every-other-day. But he seems to only be getting healthier at this point and while his bat is still behind (12-for-51 since his return) he should be back to his old self soon.
Aug 22 2012Longoria is expected to return at third base Thursday, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Manager Joe Maddon said he intends to use Longoria at designated hitter Friday and at third base again Saturday. The team has been careful in easing Longoria back to full-time duties at third base since he returned from the DL, as he was removed from third prior to the eighth inning of Tuesday's game.
Aug 21 2012Longoria was removed from Tuesday's game prior to the eighth inning, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Smith wisely pointed out that Rays manager Joe Maddon had said to expect Longoria wouldn't play nine innings at third base right away. He should be fine to go Wednesday.
Aug 21 2012Longoria will play third base and bat cleanup in Tuesday's game against the Royals, according to Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times.Longoria has been limited to DH duty since being activated from the disabled list a couple weeks ago, but he will return to the hot corner Tuesday night. Consider this a sign that Longoria's hamstring, if he wasn't before, is now back at 100 percent.
Aug 20 2012Longoria is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Royals, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria has played the last six days, swatting two home runs and driving in five runs over that span. Though he has been serving as the DH on most nights, he figures to return to third base potentially this week. However, he'll be rested on this night, with Ben Zobrist taking over DH duties.
Aug 18 2012Longoria may move back to third base as soon as next week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.It's nice to hear that Longoria keeps improving and almost feeling healthy enough to play his position again. In 10 games since his return, Longoria is batting just .243 with 15 strikeouts, but as he regains his rhythm, he could be a big bat for fantasy teams down the stretch.
Aug 16 2012Longoria hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning of Thursday's game against the Angels.Due to Longoria missing so much time on the disabled list, it was his first homer since April 27.
Aug 13 2012Longoria is not in Tuesday's lineup, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.Longoria was expected to get the day off, so there's no cause for concern here.
Aug 13 2012Longoria went 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout Sunday against the Twins.More importantly, he played in his sixth straight game since returning from a three-month DL stint. It's likely that Longoria will get a day off sometime soon, but it's encouraging that he's been able to play consistently since his return. He's 6-for-23 since rejoining the Rays with four RBI and eight strikeouts.
Aug 9 2012Longoria is in the lineup Thursday, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Rays skipper Joe Maddon has apparently changed his mind, because he said Wednesday he planned to sit Longoria on Thursday. Maddon did say the plan could change, so it's not that much of a surprise. So far, Longoria's 1-for-7 with an RBI since returning from the DL on Tuesday, but he's 4-for-6 with three homers lifetime against right-hander Henderson Alvarez, Thursday's starter for Toronto.
Aug 8 2012Rays manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday that the plan, as of now, is to sit Longoria on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Apparently that plan could change depending on how Wednesday goes.
Aug 7 2012Longoria went 1-3 with a RBI Tuesday against the Blue Jays in his first game back from the DL.Longoria (hamstring) had not played in a game for the Rays since Apr. 30, so it's encouraging to see him get a hit and knock in a run in his first game back. The Rays should be able to keep Longoria's bat in the lineup by using him a lot as the designated hitter, which they did Tuesday.
Aug 6 2012The Rays activated Longoria (hamstring) from the disabled list Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria has not played for the Rays since Apr. 30, but he will be on the field when the Rays return to action Tuesday night. Despite Longoria's lengthy layoff, he figures to bat third and play every day almost immediately, so fantasy owners who have anxiously been awaiting his return should still garner some value from him the rest of the way.
Aug 5 2012Longoria (hamstring) will DH for Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The plan was for Longoria to take Sunday off, but he'll play again before being re-evaluated Monday. If everything checks out with the doc Monday, there's a chance Longoria's activated in time for Tuesday's game against right-hander Carlos Villanueva and the Blue Jays.
Aug 5 2012Rays manager Joe Maddon says Longoria (hamstring) has a 50-50 chance of returning to the lineup Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Times reports.Maddon said a decision on activating Longoria is contingent upon how he feels at the plate with Triple-A Durham over the next two days. He served as the DH for Durham on Sunday and will be re-evaluated by doctors Monday before game time.
Aug 4 2012Longoria (hamstring) went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout Friday in his sixth rehab game with Triple-A Durham, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.He's just 3-for-19 over six games with Triple-A Durham, but he has reported no setbacks - which is the most important thing. Rays manager Joe Maddon said Friday that Longoria could possibly return to the Rays for the Blue Jays series which starts Tuesday. He is expected to DH for a while upon his return.
Aug 4 2012Longoria (hamstring) will be reevaluated Monday, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune reports.Longoria will play Saturday for Triple-A Durham before taking the day off Sunday. If the Rays are satisfied with his progress after Monday's evaluation, he could be back in action as soon as Tuesday. Those in leagues with weekly lineups should be sure to pay close attention to Longoria's status over the next few days.
Aug 2 2012As expected, Longoria (hamstring) will be in the lineup for Triple-A Durham on Thursday, the Tampa Bay Times reports.After feeling sore after Monday's game with Durham, the Rays opted to rest Longoria the past two days. It looks like his rehab is now back on track, but he remains unlikely to return until after the weekend series with the Orioles.
Jul 31 2012Longoria (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday for Triple-A Durham, Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria was removed after nine innings of Monday's 12-inning contest, after he went 1-for-3 with a walk. Rays skipper Joe Maddon said after the game that he's "encouraged" with Longoria's progress, so his absence from Tuesday's lineup looks precautionary at this point.
Jul 31 2012Longoria (hamstring) will not play Tuesday or Wednesday for Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The Rays said Longoria was sore after playing nine innings Monday, so he'll rest the next two days. Longoria is expected to play for Durham on Thursday, and a return date to the Rays has not yet been set.
Jul 31 2012Longoria (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a walk in his fourth rehab game with Triple-A Durham Monday.He's now 2-for-12 so far during his rehab assignment, and while the numbers aren't great, his results have been encouraging. "It's moving along pretty nicely," said Rays manager Joe Maddon according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. "It's very exciting. I am encouraged." While there's no official timetable for his return, it seems that Longoria could return this week - probably Friday at the earliest, when the team returns home for a series against the Orioles.
Jul 30 2012Longoria (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his third rehab game with Triple-A Durham Sunday.Longoria might return this week if everything goes as planned. Rays manager Joe Maddon said that "he's feeling pretty good," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Jul 29 2012Longoria (hamstring) will DH for Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Rays skipper Joe Maddon said Longoria was feeling good Sunday, and that he will DH for Durham. Longoria was out of the lineup Saturday after playing Thursday and Friday, but it looks like he was held out as a precaution.
Jul 28 2012Longoria (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria played Thursday and Friday for Durham, but he'll get what appears to be a breather Saturday. It seems there's a good chance he'll continue his rehab Sunday.
Jul 28 2012Longoria (hamstring), who played in his second rehab game Friday, might not return until the Rays' next homestand Friday - August 3, Roger Mooney of the Tampa BayTribune reports.It's also possible that he returns before then, or after then. Rays manager Joe Maddon has described the situation as a "day-to-day thing."
Jul 27 2012Longoria (hamstring) went 0-for-3 with a walk in his first rehab game with Triple-A Durham Thursday.He served as DH, as he will with the Rays for a while when he returns. It's unclear how long Longoria's rehab assignment will last right now. Early indications where three or four games, but it could be longer if Longoria doesn't feel right by then. Either way, it shouldn't be too long until he's back with the Rays.
Jul 25 2012Longoria (hamstring) was assigned to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Rays skipper Joe Maddon said he's unsure how long the rehab stint will last, as he's leaving it up to Longoria to decide how he feels. Longoria will work strictly as a DH during his time with Durham.
Jul 25 2012Following an encouraging workout, Rays manager Joe Maddon indicated that Longoria (hamstring) could start a rehab assignment during the Rays current nine-game road trip, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Maddon noted that the assignment would be a maximum of 3-4 games, and the plan would be to bring Longo back as the Rays primary DH for a while. He will be re-evaluated Wednesday after another workout.
Jul 24 2012Longoria (hamstring) had an encouraging workout Tuesday and is nearing a rehab assignment, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.It's interesting that the update from manager Joe Maddon followed the Rays' decision to transfer Longoria to the 60-day DL to create a 40-man roster spot for Sam Fuld. Still, we don't expect to see Longoria back in game action for the Rays until August.
Jul 24 2012Longoria (hamstring) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Tuesday, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The move was made to open up a 40-man roster spot for Sam Fuld. Longoria is still expected to return at some point in August.
Jul 23 2012Longoria (hamstring) will join the Rays on their upcoming road trip and increase his on-field activity, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Rays manager Joe Maddon noted that Longoria is "really doing well." He's been doing hitting, fielding, and running drills for some time now, but there's still no timetable for a rehab assignment. He's expected to return at some point in August.
Jul 19 2012Rays manager Joe Maddon said that Longoria's hamstring is "getting better," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.There's still no timetable for his return or a rehab assignment, but it's nice to hear that he's at least improving. "He's feeling less strain on different movements," Maddon said. "If you watch him hit, you would never know it. If you watch him just pick up a normal ground ball you would never know that he's bothered. But he still is." Longoria has been doing hitting and fielding drills for a while now, but is still having trouble with some fielding plays, backhands specifically.
Jul 16 2012Longoria (hamstring) will likely travel with the Rays on their upcoming road trip, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.That road trip for the Rays begins Tuesday, July 24 in Baltimore. Longoria could leave the team while on the west coast for a rehab stint.
Jul 14 2012Longoria said that his season is not over "by any means," Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria also noted that he's been swinging "pain-free," and doing some jogging. Apparently what's really holding him back at this point is his fielding. He's having trouble making backhanded plays. Longoria won't take the next step in his recovery until he can field and run more consistently.
Jul 14 2012Longoria (hamstring) took swings in early batting practice and was fielding grounders prior to Saturday's game, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.That Longoria was in the field working on his defense is a very encouraging sign. We'll await further details from the Rays, but it's a big step toward what could be a lengthy rehab assignment as he tries to get back into the lineup during the second half.
Jul 8 2012Longoria (hamstring) isn't expected to rejoin the Rays until August, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.While this is bad news, it isn't exactly surprising. The real question is when in August will he return? Longoria won't resume baseball activities for at least another week, and the Rays will undoubtedly take a patient approach during his rehab.
Jul 7 2012Longoria (hamstring) will not resume baseball activities until after the All-Star break, arc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.A few days ago, it seemed that Longoria was ready to resume baseball activities but that apparently is not the case. The Rays are being patient with their star third baseman and it seems that he's still several weeks from returning to the Rays. There's no official timetable for Longo's return, but as Rays manager Joe Maddon said, it's "not right around the corner."
Jul 4 2012Longoria (hamstring) will stay in St. Petersburg to continue rehabbing when the Rays travel to Cleveland, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria has been working out and is hoping to start a rehab assignment soon after the All Star break. There is still no timetable for his return, but he's making progress.
Jun 30 2012Longoria (hamstring) has been cleared to resume baseball activities, the Rays official website reports.There is still no timetable for his return to the Rays, but this is a very significant step in the process. Longoria will do hitting, fielding, and running drills until he is ready to start another rehab assignment.
Jun 29 2012Longoria (hamstring) has accelerated workouts in the past couple of days, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.While it's good to hear that he's feeling well enough to workout, he still hasn't resumed baseball activities. Rays manager Joe Maddon noted earlier that he doesn't expect much progress from Longoria in the "near future," so he's probably still some time away from another try at a rehab assignment.
Jun 29 2012Rays manager Joe Maddon said that he doesn't expect "a whole lot of advancement right now in the near future," in Longoria's hamstring recovery, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria still hasn't resumed baseball activities and has been completely shut down since his setback on June 18. The Rays have been cautious throughout this entire process, so don't expect to see Longoria back in the lineup in the near future.
Jun 19 2012Longoria said Tuesday that he doesn't view his removal from Monday's rehab game "as a huge setback," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Though Longoria is optimistic about his status, he also noted he is "pretty sore." The Rays have not updated Longoria's return timetable, but Monday's setback will push him back at least a few days and possibly more.
Jun 19 2012Rays manager Joe Maddon says it will realistically be a couple days before they know how the extent of Longoria's (hamstring) setback, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria left Monday's rehab game with a "pretty sore" hamstring, but doesn't see it "as a huge setback." It looks like his fantasy owners will have to wait a few days before knowing just how much longer Longoria will be out.
Jun 18 2012Longoria (hamstring) was pulled in the third inning of his second rehab game with Triple-A Durham Monday, The Tampa Bay Times reports.No official word on the nature of his departure, but it's hard not to speculate that he tweaked his hamstring at some point. Longoria was serving as designated hitter for the second time, and he got the day off Sunday. He grounded out in his first and only at-bat, so it's possible that something happened as he ran it out. Stay tuned.
Jun 18 2012Updating a previous item, Longoria's (hamstring) rehab assignment has been suspended indefinitely after he experienced discomfort in his hamstring Monday with Triple-A Durham, Joe Smith of The Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria pulled himself from the game because he didn't want to push it. He will join the Rays in Washington Tuesday and continue rehabbing there. This is bad news for all fantasy owners that were expecting to possibly get their star third baseman back this week. The Rays have already been taking things slow with Longoria, so it's hard to imagine he returns any time soon. We'll wait for the Rays to announce a timetable, but this could significantly set things back.
Jun 17 2012Longoria went 1-for-4 in his first rehab game with Triple-A Durham on Saturday.According to the Rays official website, Longoria said he felt good and "didn't feel any pain or soreness or grabbing." He served as DH in his first game action since May 1, and though not in the Durham lineup Sunday, he should be back and in the field Monday. He will be examined Tuesday, and we'll have a better idea of his timetable then. It's possible, if all goes well, that Longoria is back with the Rays in the next week.
Jun 15 2012Longoria (hamstring) could return to the Rays by the middle of next week, Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham Saturday. It is unclear how many games it will take for the third baseman to get back to game speed. Longo's been hitting and fielding for a while now, so his timing probably isn't too far off, but Rays manager Joe Maddon has stressed patience in bringing his star back. Maddon initially estimated 7-10 games, but even he admitted "It could be possibly less if everything goes well." The Rays will evaluate Longoria's progress Tuesday and we'll know more then.
Jun 14 2012Longoria (hamstring) is set to begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Durham, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.Longoria will open in a DH role in order to ease back into playing every day. He was less than 100 percent just a couple days ago, but having reported no setbacks of late, the Rays are confident that he is ready for game action. It's not clear how long Longoria will stay with Durham, but it's possible that he could rejoin the big club as soon as next week.
Jun 12 2012Longoria (hamstring) went through normal batting practice Tuesday and fielded grounders at third base, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.He continues to make progress in his workouts, and Longoria is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the coming days.
Jun 9 2012Longoria (hamstring) said he "felt good" running the bases Saturday and hopes to start a rehab assignment Wednesday or Thursday, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.He will run again Tuesday at Tropicana Field and, if all goes well, begin a rehab assignment soon after that. Longoria believes he will only need a few games of rehab, but Rays manager Joe Maddon said he thinks it will be more like 7-10 games.
Jun 9 2012Longoria (hamstring) will run at Marlins Park under supervision Saturday, Roy Cummings of the Tampa Bay Tribune reports.This is the "biggest test since he suffered the injury," Cummings said. If all goes well, Longoria may start a rehab assignment soon. Rays manager Joe Maddon won't give a timetable for Longoria until he sees him run successfully, so "that will tell us a lot," he said. Longoria previously said he'll start a rehab assignment soon, so he seems confident about his recovery. He also doesn't believe he will need a long rehab stint.
Jun 6 2012Longoria (hamstring) said he will begin a rehab assignment soon and could possibly rejoin the Rays by the middle of June, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria was originally expected to start a rehab assignment around June 15 and return by the end of the month, so this is certainly encouraging news that he's a bit ahead of schedule. He also doesn't believe he will need a long rehab stint as he's been hitting and has felt comfortable swinging the bat. Longoria noted that his "big tests" will be acceleration and baserunning drills, but he hopes to start a rehab assignment by the end of the Rays' road trip.
Jun 2 2012Rays' manager Joe Maddon said that Longoria (hamstring) has been doing daily hitting and fielding drills, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.He's still on schedule to begin rehab games in two weeks and return around the end of June, but it's encouraging to hear that he's doing drills. Maddon said he's most concerned with Longo's ability to play nine innings comfortably. "I'm not worried about the bat and hitting or fielding ground balls, he's doing a lot of that stuff," Maddon said. "The big thing would be, how does my leg feel being out there for three hours, standing around and running the bases a couple of times? That part of the rehab shouldn't be that long."
Jun 1 2012Longoria (hamstring) could resume playing in minor league games by June 15, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.Presumably, he'll take a couple of weeks on a rehab assignment before returning to the Rays lineup around the end of June barring a setback.
May 29 2012Manager Joe Maddon thinks Longoria (hamstring) is about three weeks away from beginning intense baseball activities, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Tribune reports.If Maddon's estimate holds true, Longoria is still about a month away from returning to action. However, it appears fantasy owners can now plan on him being back before the All-Star break, barring any setbacks.
May 22 2012Longoria (hamstring) ran arcs around the outfield grass between first and second base Tuesday prior to taking batting practice, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.If the early end of the Rays' initial six-to-eight week timetable for Longoria's return holds up, he could be ready to rejoin the lineup in approximately three weeks.
May 1 2012Longoria will miss 6-to-8 weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in Monday's game, the Tampa Bay Times reports.The report has not been confirmed by the team, but the length of the potential absence would be a big blow to both the Rays and fantasy owners alike.
May 1 2012The Rays have placed Longoria (hamstring) on the 15-Day DL, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Longoria is out out 6-8 weeks with the injury, with Will Rhymes on the way up from Triple-A to bolster the Rays' infield depth.
May 1 2012Longoria has a partially torn left hamstring and will miss the next six-to-eight weeks, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports.The Rays essentially confirmed the initial timetable for Longoria's return. For now, Elliott Johnson and Sean Rodriguez are expected to share time at third base for Tampa Bay, while he'll likely be placed on the DL in the near future.
Apr 30 2012Longoria was removed from Monday's game after awkwardly sliding into second base on a stolen base attempt.We're awaiting further details regarding the location and extent of Longoria's injury, but Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that Longoria was grabbing the inside of his left knee after the play.
Apr 30 2012Rays manager Joe Maddon said that Longoria was "a little bit sore behind the knee," after leaving Monday's game. He'll likely have an MRI when he undergoes further tests Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.It sounds like Longoria is questionable at best to play Tuesday, but clarity regarding the extent of the injury he suffered should come following Tuesday's tests.
Apr 27 2012Longoria went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored, a home run and four RBI during Friday's win over the Rangers.Longoria's three-run homer in the first inning set the tone for the night as the Rays pummeled Texas pitching for 16 hits on the night. He also added an RBI-single in the fourth. He's now batting .319 with four home runs and 18 RBI through the first 20 games of the season.
Apr 22 2012Longoria went 2-for-3 with a walk and a steal Sunday against the Twins.He added his 11th run of the season and is now hitting .339. Longoria is batting .444 since moving to the cleanup spot and he's hit safely in six straight.
Apr 20 2012Longoria was 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tampa bay's 5-4 loss to Minnesota Friday.It was back-to-back nights with a home run for him as he appears to be breaking out of a mini-slump. Having not homered since Opening Day prior to Thursday's blast, he now has three long ones and is batting .327 on the year.
Apr 19 2012Longoria had one of his best games of the season Thursday against Toronto, collecting three hits, including a home run and a double, with four RBI.Longoria hadn't homered since the first game of the season, and was scuffling in general with just three hits in his previous 24 at-bats. On a negative note from Thursday's game, Longoria had another tough night in the field, committing his fourth error of the week.
Apr 17 2012Longoria was 1-for-4 Tuesday night, but committed three errors which contributed to three Blue Jays runs in a 7-3 Rays loss.The normally sure fielding third sacker had two fielding errors and added an errant throw. Two of the errors were part of a three-run third inning that gave the Jays the lead, and the other happened in the sixth inning after the Rays had cut the Toronto lead to one in the fifth. Look for him to shake off the rough night.
Apr 6 2012Longoria got his 2012 off on the right foot, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and a run batted in against the Yankees in Tampa on Friday afternoon. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He reached base in all five of his plate appearances, adding two walks to the third inning solo homer and the two singles.
Mar 18 2012Longoria (hand) got his first hit of the spring Sunday, a solo home run off the Red Sox's Clay Buchholz, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria struggled a bit in his first week of exhibition play, but it looks like he's getting comfortable again. The 26-year-old batted .244/.355/.495 with 31 home runs and 99 RBI last season, and is expected to produce at a high level again in 2012.
Mar 11 2012Longoria (hand) reported no problems after taking batting practice Saturday, the Tampa Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is in line to make his exhibition debut on Sunday. It doesn't appear the bruised hand should be an issue going forward.
Mar 10 2012Longoria (hand) took batting practice and did fielding drills Friday and hopes to return in a few days, Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria said he felt "great" Friday, and will take live batting practice Saturday against Matt Moore. Longoria appears on track to return to full spring training activities by next week.
Mar 9 2012Manager Joe Maddon says that Longoria (hand) is getting better, but noted that the third baseman will have to take batting practice a couple times before he plays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria remains in the day-to-day category, but it's encouraging, at least, that he seems to be inching his way back to a return to the Rays' lineup.
Mar 8 2012Longoria (hand) hit off a tee Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria said "we're going in the right direction," but also admitted the slow recovery is frustrating. He didn't mark a timetable for his return, but the fact that he is hitting is a good sign that he'll return sooner rather than later.
Mar 6 2012Longoria (hand) likely won't make his Grapefruit League debut until Thursday, the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was forced to shut down Monday's workout due to the bruised right hand. He's going to take it slow but it shouldn't be a concern beyond this week.
Mar 3 2012Longoria (hand) is hoping to return to action Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's hand is still a little swollen after he was struck by a pitch Thursday, but he said he is feeling better. While there is a chance Longoria could return Monday, expect him to take the extra day and get back on the field Tuesday.
Mar 2 2012Longoria said X-rays taken Thursday on his injured hand came back negative, but he will likely sit out at least one spring training game as a precautionary measure, Tampa Bay Online reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria suffered the injury Thursday when Matt Bush's errant fastball hit his hand during the intrasquad game. Longoria said his hand is sore, but he is taking a day-to-day approach to the injury and does not seem overly concerned.
Mar 1 2012Longoria (hand) has been diagnosed with a bruise, but Rays manager Joe Maddon said he may have an X-ray as a precaution, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There does not seem to be much concern about the severity of Longoria's injury, and it remains possible that he'll be back on the field Friday. Still, we'll keep an eye out for word of anything unexpected if he does in fact have X-rays taken.
Feb 26 2012Longoria, who underwent offseason surgery to correct a nerve condition in his left foot, says that he feels good physically, the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The reports adds that a change in his workout program has left Longoria leaner and more flexible, all of which could add up to the third baseman doing some more damage on the base paths this season. "This year above all I feel from top to bottom really good and I'm excited to get back out there," said the Rays' slugger, who swiped just three bases in 2011, after recording 15 steals in 2010.
Feb 12 2012Longoria underwent foot surgery this offseason to fix a painful condition called "Morton's neuroma," The Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The surgery is not expected to significantly alter Longoria's offseason plans, and he should be 100% by spring training. Longoria hit 31 home runs in just 133 games last season, and could be primed for a huge year in 2012.
Sep 28 2011Longoria went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Wednesday92s walk-off win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria posted a career-low batting average (.244) but managed to post respectable numbers (31 home runs, 99 RBI) considering he missed most of April.
Sep 16 2011Longoria was 2-for-3 with a first inning home run and all three Tampa Bay runs batted in, but it was not enough as the Rays dropped a 4-3 decision to New York Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He now has 28 homers and 91 runs batted in on the year as he tries to keep Tampa Bay in the playoff hunt, however opposing pitchers have become increasingly unwilling to give him much to hit in critical situations (he also walked twice in the game - once intentionally).
Aug 26 2011Longoria continued his August power-surge, going 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Tampa Bay's 6-1 win over Toronto Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has now collected 10 home runs on the month (he has 24 for the year) to go along with 23 runs batted in. His average is still suffering (.237), but the power numbers are certainly beginning to look like what we have come to expect from the exceptionally talented third sacker.
Aug 13 2011Longoria was 2-for-5 with his 18th home run of the year in a Rays victory over the Yankees Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's average has suffered due to an uncharacteristically low .233 BABIP, but his power hasn't: 18 homers in only 379 plate appearances is a tremendous mark for anybody, let alone a third baseman in the low run environment of 2011.
Aug 9 2011Longoria went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and four RBI in the Rays' win over the Royals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was his sixth straight game with a hit, but a 7-for-26 stretch has not put much of a dent into his .225 batting average. At least three of those seven hits have left the yard, and he now has 17 home runs on the year despite spending a month on the DL.
Aug 4 2011Longoria hit a big three-run homer in Thursday's win over the Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria entered the game in a 3-for-33 slump, and even with the homer Thursday he went 1-for-6 in the extra-inning win. He's now hitting a disappointing .224 with 15 homers on the season.
Jul 22 2011Longoria went 1-for-3 with a run scored, two RBI and hit his 13th home run of the season Friday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has now hit safely in six of his last seven games and has gone deep in the last two. He still has a ways to go to improve his batting average, but it's nice to see the power returning.
Jul 21 2011Longoria went 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and solo homer in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: CC Sabathia pitched pretty well, but he had a lot of trouble getting out Longoria, who homered for the first time since July 6.
Jul 6 2011Longoria (foot) went 3-for-6 with a homer and four RBI in Wednesday's win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It sounds like the pain in his foot will be an issue he's going to play through. Longoria entered Wednesday on a 1-for-15 slide, so perhaps the big game will help him find his stride against the plate.
Jul 4 2011Longoria is back in the Rays' lineup Monday against the Twins, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is back in there after sitting out Sunday's game to rest from what manager Joe Maddon called a series of bumps and bruises.
Jul 3 2011Longoria isn't in the starting lineup for the Rays on Sunday, the Tampa Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longo hasn't had a day off since June 6th, so rest is appropriate here -- especially for a player who missed most of the first month with an injury.
Jun 29 2011Longoria went 1-for-4 with a game-winning home run Tuesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run was Longoria's fifth of his last eight games. Even though his batting average to this point has not lived to up to his fantasy pedigree as a first-round draft pick, his strikeout rate has dipped precipitously while his BABIP remains 60 points below his career average.
Jun 28 2011Longoria homered twice while going 4-for-6 with five RBI in Sunday's win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went sans batting gloves over the weekend against the Astros and merely had eight hits, three homers and 10 RBI over the three games. Sunday marked his first multi-homer game since 2009.
Jun 25 2011Longoria provided much of the offense going 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a run scoring single as the Rays defeated the Astros 5-1 Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has been somewhat inconsistent at the plate, hitting just .232 on the season, but he has collected hits in four of his last seven games including two multi-hit games.
Jun 13 2011Longoria hit his first career inside-the-park homer in Tampa Bay's 9-6 win over Baltimore on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria hit a liner to center that curled past Baltimore's hard-charging Adam Jones, and the ball rolled to the wall as Longoria circled the bases in the eighth. It was the third inside-the-park homer in the 20-year history of Camden Yards; Butch Davis did it for Texas in 1993 and Detroit92s Shane Halter hit one in 2003, the Associated Press reports.
Jun 8 2011Longoria (illness) is not in the Rays' lineup Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sean Rodriguez will make the start at third with Longoria still sick. B.J. Upton returned to the lineup Tuesday after he sat Monday with the same bug as Longoria, so Longoria's immune system must just need a day or two to recoup.
Jun 7 2011Longoria has been scratched from Monday's lineup with a stomach illness, the Tampa Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was originally listed in the lineup at third and batting third, but he and B.J. Upton are both out of the lineup with a stomach bug that's been making its way through the clubhouse. On a positive note, Longoria is presumed to be over the sore left side issue that kept him out of the starting lineup Sunday.
Jun 6 2011Longoria (left side) confirmed that he will start the day on the bench Sunday as a precautionary move, adding that he plans to play Monday, the Tampa Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "It92s one of those things where I don92t want to miss a whole lot of days," said Longoria, who was able to go through his normal pregame drill Sunday. "I told them I92d be available off the bench to pinch-hit today or for defense later in the game. I92m 100 percent I92ll start (Monday)."
Jun 5 2011Longoria left Saturday's game with tightness in his left side. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury is not considered serious, and Longoria is listed as day-to-day.
May 31 2011Longoria went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in the Rays' win over the Rangers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He spent a couple of days over the weekend as the Rays' leadoff hitter, and it looks like his success at the plate has carried down into a lower lineup slot. He now has a hit in four straight, and three of his six hits have gone for extra bases.
May 29 2011Longoria is back in the leadoff spot Sunday against the Indians, the Indians official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went 2-for-4 with a homer and walk as the Rays' leadoff hitter on Saturday. Hitting leadoff equals more plate appearances, which is good for owners.
May 29 2011Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run as the Rays' leadoff hitter Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Joe Maddon told the Associated Press he used the unconventional lineup placement in an effort to shake Longoria from his funk. It worked, at least for one day. There's a chance Maddon pulls this card again Sunday, but Longoria's long-term home will be in the heart of the order.
May 23 2011Longoria went 2-for-4 and scored a run in Sunday's win over the Marlins, breaking a 1-for-18 slump. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A good hitter breaks a slump - dog bites man. There's not much to see here that we haven't seen before - move along.
May 15 2011Longoria went 0-for-4 Saturday, lowering his batting average to .293. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It must be rough when an off day lowers you to .293. Until Saturday, Longoria was raking since his return from the DL. Until this game, he had gone 10-for-27 (.370) with seven runs and a stolen base over his previous seven games. The stolen base is a great sign that he's back to 100 percent if you thought the strong hitting wasn't enough.
May 10 2011Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the Rays' loss to the Indians on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run was his second in three games, and five of his nine hits since returning form the DL have gone for extra bases.
May 4 2011Longoria (oblique) made his return Tuesday night, going 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The two strikeouts shouldn't be a huge surprise considering he is still working on his timing with the bat after being out for a while. The good news is Longoria reported no discomfort with his oblique and looked like he hadn't lost a step on defense. It shouldn't be long before he heats up at the plate.
May 3 2011Longoria (oblique) is back in the lineup Tuesday and batting third for the Rays, Marc Tompkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Longoria back in the picture, the Rays' offense will get a much-needed shot in the arm. Feel free to activate him from your injury list immediately as he should be ready to roll after missing one month of action.
May 2 2011Longoria said he'll be just about 100 percent physically when he returns Tuesday from an oblique injury, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria said he'll be about 85 percent comfort-wise in the batter's box. He started his rehab assignment last week and looks ready to return Tuesday.
Apr 26 2011Longoria (oblique) will actually begin his rehab assignment Thursday, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was originally reported that Longoria would start his assignment Friday, but he will instead appear in a minor league game a day earlier. Since the Rays are off Monday, this change will not affect Longoria's targeted return Tuesday.
Apr 24 2011Longoria (oblique) took batting practice Sunday, reports Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This represents a big step forward for Longoria, who will hit again on Monday and then begin a short rehab assignment. He is on schedule for his expected return on April 29.
Apr 22 2011Longoria (oblique) says he's 95 percent sure he'll return for the Rays' next homestand at the end of April, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's return will be welcome for those who have suffered through the first few weeks without their all-star at third base. It seems safe to rely on an April 29 return for Longoria.
Apr 21 2011Longoria (oblique) continues to hit off a tee and is reporting no discomfort, according to the Tampa Tribune. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team is taking it slow with his oblique injury, which has a tendency to linger around much longer than it is welcome. He is targeting a return on April 29.
Apr 18 2011Longoria (oblique) will take some swings Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is making good progress and is currently targeting an April 29 return to the lineup.
Apr 14 2011Longoria (oblique) says he feels good and is progressing ahead of schedule, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While that's good news it's unlikely he'll return before his April 24 target date. Look for Longoria to return shortly thereafter provided he doesn't suffer a setback.
Apr 3 2011The Rays placed Longoria (oblique) on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is expected to be out of action for at least three weeks, a tough break for fantasy owners who spent a high draft pick on him. Sean Rodriguez figures to get most of the playing time at third base in Longoria's absence, but Felipe Lopez - just called up from Triple-A Durham - will likely see action there as well.
Apr 2 2011Longoria (oblique) said he will hopes to miss no more than a week, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Joe Maddon said a DL stint is not out of the question for Longoria, and we should know more about what the team is thinking after they re-evaluate him Sunday. Sean Rodriguez and Dan Johnson played third Saturday after Longoria left, and Ben Zobrist and Elliot Johnson could also see at-bats while third base is vacant.
Mar 23 2011Longoria is in the Rays' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He battled cramps due to dehydration last week, but Longoria appears to be fine and will be ready to man third base for the Rays next week when the regular season begins.
Mar 13 2011Longoria, who said that he was dehydrated and had cramps, was scratched from the Rays' lineup Sunday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria noted that if it was the regular season he would have gotten an IV and played, so consider him day-to-day with this apparently minor issue.
Feb 26 2011Longoria homered in the Rays' first exhibition game Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nice to see Longo get off to a good start. Longoria has hit third for most of his career and only moved to cleanup last year when Carlos Pena struggled. He'll likely be in the three spot on Opening Day with Manny Ramirez batting fourth and providing protection for his new teammate.
Feb 17 2011Longoria added 10 pounds of muscle during the offseason, the the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hopefully the added weight will help his power stroke and not slow down his bat speed. This doesn't change his projections but is a nice note if you're a Longoria owner.
Oct 5 2010Longoria (quad) says he's at 85-90 percent heading in the playoffs, according to ESPN.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria missed the final 10 games of the season with a strained left quadriceps, but there's almost no chance he'd miss the playoff opener Wednesday against the Rangers. "I think holding back that last series was the best thing for it," Longoria said. "In the last four days, it's probably progressed the most. I'm excited to be back."
Oct 2 2010Longoria (quad) won't return to the lineup until Wednesday's playoff opener, Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria probably helped a lot of teams with his 22 homers, 104 RBI, 96 runs and 15 steals this season, but that'll do it for his regular season stats. Even though a division title would be nice, with a playoff spot locked up, there's no reason to rush Longoria back into the lineup.
Oct 1 2010Longoria (quad) remains out of the lineup Friday, according to MLB.com's Marc Topkin. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was a chance Longoria returned to action Friday, but the Rays will continue to hold him out due to his injury. Monitor Longoria's status the next couple days to see if you can use him again before this season is over.
Sep 30 2010Longoria (quad) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals, the St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria will sit out yet again, but the Rays presumably want to get him a few at-bats at some point before the end of the regular season, so he'll likely return to the lineup Friday or Saturday.
Sep 29 2010Longoria (quad) took batting practice prior to Wednesday's game, Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game, but he is on track to return sometime in the next couple days barring any setbacks.
Sep 28 2010Longoria (quad) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, according to the St. Petersburg Times. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria continues to sit out so he can rest his strained leg muscle. Expect Longoria to return before the end of the regular season.
Sep 27 2010Longoria (quad) took swings off a tee Monday, but remains a couple of days away, the St. Petersburg Times' Joe Smith reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's strained left quad is progressing, but it's still not healthy enough for him to play just yet. He remains day-to-day.
Sep 25 2010Longoria said his strained left quads felt great before Saturday's game, but he will miss the remainder of the weekend series, the Rays' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An MRI Friday revealed no tear, so Longoria should be able to return to the lineup after a checkup scheduled for Monday. Dan Johnson started at third Saturday.
Sep 24 2010Longoria suffered a quadriceps strain during Thursday's game and will likely miss this weekend's series against the Mariners, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria had been heating up again recently, but unfortunately it looks like he will be held out for a few games so the injury does not become more serious. Expect Longoria to return to action sometime next week so he can play in a few games before the playoffs begin.
Sep 10 2010Longoria went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After stealing 13 bases in his first 87 games, Longoria hasn't been as active on the basepaths since the All-Star break with just two steals in his last 52 contests. Ultimately, we're just being nitpicky as his overall numbers this season will place him among the league's elite at third base when all is said and done.
Aug 18 2010Longoria went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in the Rays' victory over the Rangers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's home run was his first since July 28. He has cooled off a bit the last couple months, but he has recorded a hit in nine of his last 10 games and looks to be heating up as the Rays make charge towards a postseason berth.
Aug 17 2010Longoria went 3-for-4 on Tuesday night, missing the cycle by a home run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the return of Carlos Pena, Longoria has stayed in the cleanup spot and done nothing but rake. For the season, he's batting .313 with nine homers from the cleanup spot and only .271 with six homers from the three spot.
Aug 11 2010Longoria went 2-for-5 on Tuesday night with one RBI. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was moved to the cleanup spot on Monday to try and help him break out of his recent slump (.236 BA since the All-Star break). While it's obviously a small sample size, he's now 4-for-10 since the switch.
Jul 29 2010Longoria broke out of a mini-slump with a 3-for-4 effort with his 15th home run of the season on Wednesday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria had gone 2-for-16 over his last five games. We'd expect many more games like this going forward.
Jul 19 2010Longoria had another fine night at the plate Monday as the Rays defeated the Orioles, 8-1. He finished 3-for-5 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is currently on a six-game hitting streak, two of which have been three-hit games. The stolen base was his 14th of the season, leaving him two shy of his combined total of 16 steals for 2008 and 2009.
Jul 7 2010Longoria hit his 13th home run on Wednesday, a solo shot off of Tim Wakefield. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run was his first since June 15, the longest drought of his career. We expect him to pick up the homer pace in the second half.
Jul 4 2010Longoria went 3-for-5 with three RBI in the Rays' victory over the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has knocked in seven runs over his last six games.
Jun 24 2010Longoria went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In addition to the expected contributions in the power categories, Longoria has surprised fantasy owners with 11 steals through 71 games thanks in large part of manager Joe Maddon's aggressive tendencies on the basepaths. With Alex Rodriguez battling his lingering hip issues, Longoria has ascended to the top of the rankings at third base.
May 29 2010Longoria went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has raised his average to .328 thanks to three consecutive multi-hit games. The Rays' franchise player has surprised the fantasy world this year by swiping nine bags through the first two months of the season.
May 28 2010Longoria went 2-for-3 on Friday with his ninth stolen base of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria now boasts a .321 batting average with 10 home runs and nine stolen bases. He has firmly established himself as the top fantasy third baseman over Alex Rodriguez and David Wright.
May 27 2010Longoria went 2-for-4 with a homer, his 10th of the season, and stolen base in Thursday's 5-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: We all expect the power from Longoria, but the steals have been a nice bonus. With eight stolen bases through 47 games, Longoria is on pace to shatter his career high of nine.
May 24 2010Longoria is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, the Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After playing in the Rays' first 43 games, Longoria finally received a day off Sunday. Now rested, he's back in the cleanup spot Monday night.
May 23 2010Longoria is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hank Blalock will get the start at third for Longoria, who has just two hits in his last 11 at-bats. The St. Petersburg Times reports that Rays' manager Joe Maddon has been searching for a day to give Longoria a break, as he had played in all 43 games prior to Sunday. He should be back in the lineup for Monday's home date with Boston.
May 19 2010Longoria had another great game on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and two stolen bases. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: OK, this makes seven stolen bases this year. The Rays as a team typically run but this is just gravy if you're a Longoria owner. He's firmly establishing himself as the elite fantasy third baseman.
May 14 2010Longoria was the lone bright spot for the Rays on Friday, belting his ninth homer. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The stud third baseman is now hitting .326 with 31 RBIs and is on pace to easily eclipse last year's totals.
May 4 2010Longoria blasted his seventh home run on Tuesday, a solo shot off of Justin Vargas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria finished the night going 3-for-4 and his batting average is now at .364. He's primed to be a candidate for the AL MVP.
May 2 2010Longoria went 2-for-3 with a home run in the Rays' victory over the Royals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's solo shot in the fourth inning provided the only run that crossed home plate in the game. Longoria has three home runs over his last five games.
Apr 30 2010Longoria went 2-for-3 on Friday night, hitting his fifth home run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was the only player on the Rays that could figure out the conundrum known as Brian Bannister. Longo missed a game-winning three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth by less than two feet as Scott Podsednik made a leaping catch against the wall to rob him. He remains on pace to battle for the top fantasy third baseman this year.
Apr 28 2010Longoria went 2-for-5 on Wednesday night, hitting his fourth home run of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went back-to-back with Carlos Pena. Pena has gotten off to a solid start with five home runs which helps provide Longoria with solid protection so pitchers are not inclined to pitch around him.
Apr 18 2010Longoria went 1-for-2 on Saturday night, hitting his third home run of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria also walked twice in the game, giving him five total over his last four games. He's also gone 2-for-3 in the stolen base department and should crack double-digits there on top of producing excellent power numbers.
Apr 7 2010Longoria went 2-for-4 on Wednesday night, hitting his second home run of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: We mentioned in his season outlook that there was a MVP-caliber season coming at some point. We're aren't saying it's this season but hitting cleanup in a great lineup, it could happen.
Apr 6 2010Longoria started the season off on a positive note, going 1-for-4 with his first home run of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Expect more of the same this year for Longoria who is now hitting cleanup for the Rays. All three hitters in front of him had OBPs of at least .364 last season, so a bump in RBIs should be expected this year.
Mar 22 2010Longoria would hit fourth in manager Joe Maddon's newest lineup, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He would be sandwiched between Ben Zobrist and Carlos Pena in the lineup's current incarnation. Longoria spent 143 days in the three hole last season, but he would probably be able to adjust.
Oct 5 2009Longoria ended his season on a high note Sunday, connecting for his 33rd home run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria finishes the season batting .280 with 113 RBI and nine stolen bases. He's going to turn 24 in a few days, so there's no reason not to expect him improve these gaudy stats next year.
Sep 29 2009Longoria hit his 32nd home run Monday night against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria also stole his ninth base and now has 110 RBIs for the year.
Sep 20 2009Longoria hit his 31st home run of the season on Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is in the middle of another hot streak, going 7-for-14 over his last four games. Look for Longo to tee off on Ricky Romero and his 5.81 second-half ERA on Saturday.
Sep 9 2009Longoria went deep for his 30th homer on Tuesday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's now up to four games in a row with a home run. Even more encouraging for owners was his move to the third spot in the batting order. The RBIs should start to come with Jason Bartlett and Carl Crawford hitting in front of him.
Sep 8 2009Longoria hit his 29th home run of the season on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is now three games in a row with a homer, four in his last six. It would be nice to see Joe Maddon make a corresponding move to this production and move him to the cleanup spot, or at least higher than sixth in the batting order.
Sep 6 2009Longoria went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in the Rays' loss to the Tigers Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His 27 home runs on the year ties last year's mark, and he has driven in 11 over his past eight games (34 at-bats). He has a hit in each of those games, and is slugging .853 over that stretch.
Sep 3 2009Longoria hit his 26th home run on Wednesday night, a two-run shot in the eighth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longo has been on fire since Sunday, going 8-for-18 (.444) over his last four games. The Rays are going to need him to keep this up if they want to make a run at a playoff spot.
Aug 31 2009Longoria went 1-for-4 on Sunday, hitting his 25th homer of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been dismal in the second half, batting only .228 since the All-Star break, dropping his overall average to .267 for the season. Hopefully Sunday's game will help get him back on track.
Aug 5 2009Longoria went 2-for-6 with two home runs, including a walkoff homer on Tuesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was feast or famine, as he also drew an intentional walk but struck out four times. It's not every day a player wears a golden sombrero and hits a walkoff in the same game.
Jul 30 2009Longoria went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Rays' loss to the Yankees Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struggled in his first three at-bats against Joba Chamberlain, but he was able to recover once the Yankees' bullpen took over. Longoria has now homered in consecutive games.
Jul 29 2009Longoria hit his 20th home run of the season on Tuesday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays will need his bat if they are going to make a run at the playoffs. He appears over his finger injury and should be 100 percent going forward.
Jul 18 2009Longoria (finger) went 2-for-5 on Friday night, including the game-winning, two-run homer. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run should give owners some optimism, after Longo hit only .233 in June and came into this game at only .175 for July. If he is really over his hamstring and finger injuries, expect big things for the second half of the season.
Jul 17 2009Longoria (finger) is now "probably a solid 50-50, maybe 60-40" to play on Friday night, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria attended the ESPY awards in Los Angeles and did not get a chance to meet with the Rays medical staff on Thursday. A decision on his availability will not be made until Friday afternoon. This season the Rays have erred on the side of caution with their players, so it would not be surprising to see him be held out of the lineup on Friday night.
Jul 16 2009Longoria (finger) gives himself a "95 percent" chance of being ready to play on Friday night, according to the St. Petersburg Times. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was disappointed to miss out on the All-Star game on Tuesday night. "Obviously, me and Joe went back and forth on what to do,'' Longoria said. "Being here and being with the American League club it would be a disservice to them to go out there and try to play and win a game when I'm not up to full health. Me and Joe talked about it last night and ... I was okay with it. I think we need a good team here. Obviously, priority one is the Rays and being healthy for Friday's game." Expect to see him in the lineup for Friday's game.
Jul 15 2009Longoria has been scratched from Tuesday's All-Star Game because of an infection in his right ring finger, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Michael Young will start at third in place of Longoria and Chone Figgins will take Longoria's place on the AL roster. The Rays expect Longoria to be fine for Friday's game against Kansas City.
Jul 14 2009Longoria is dealing with an infection on his right ring finger, according to the St. Petersburg Times. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infection is considered nothing serious, and Longoria should start the All-Star game at third base and bat seventh for the American League.
Jul 11 2009Longoria went 1-for-5 with a home run in Friday's win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been dealing with a hamstring injury, which is likely part of the reason for his 5-for-22 (.152) mark at the plate this month. Friday's long ball was promising, however, and the upcoming All-Star break should provide a chance for him to gear up for a strong second half.
Jul 2 2009Longoria returned to the Rays' lineup against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria sat out Tuesday to rest a sore left hamstring, likely as a precaution. There shouldn't be anything to worry about here.
Jul 1 2009Longoria is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Joe Maddon is just giving Longoria a day off, as his left hamstring is not 100 percent. Maddon also may have chosen to give him the night off with the Rays having an early afternoon game on Wednesday.
Jun 27 2009Longoria, who missed Thursday's game due to a sore hamstring, is in the lineup Friday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria thought he could play Thursday but manager Joel Maddon decided to play it safe after he tweaked him hamstring in Wednesday's game. Keep an eye on Longoria's status the next few days.
Jun 26 2009Longoria (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria had said on Wednesday that he expected to play on Thursday, but manager Joe Maddon has a tendency to play it safe with his players. Expect him to be back in the lineup on Friday or Saturday, at the latest.
Jun 25 2009Longoria (hamstring) said he should play Thursday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He said the hamstring did not feel as bad as it did earlier in the month when he missed six games. He may not be 100 percent, but he should be in the lineup as soon as manager Joe Maddon will let him.
Jun 18 2009Longoria connected for his 16th bomb of the year on Wednesday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Two nights in Colorado, two home runs. He collected his 60th RBI, good for second in the AL and raised his batting average to .308.
Jun 17 2009Longoria hit his 15th home run of the season on Tuesday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was his second home run in the last six days. Everything points to him being over his hamstring injury; expect big things out of him going forward.
Jun 9 2009Longoria (hamstring) struck out three times on Monday in his first start in nearly a week. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria did draw a walk, but was understandably rusty on Monday. The good news is that he appears to be OK moving forward.
Jun 7 2009Longoria (hamstring) is not the in the starting lineup for Sunday's game, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The good news is that manager Joe Maddon said that Longoria would "more than likely" be back in the starting lineup on Monday. Deploy him as usual for the upcoming week.
Jun 6 2009Longoria (hamstring) made a pinch-hit appearance for the Rays on Saturday afternoon. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was promptly given an intentional walk and Andy Sonnanstine then pinch-ran for him. Check back tomorrow to see if he's back in the starting lineup.
Jun 5 2009Longoria (hamstring) is optimistic about returning to the lineup Saturday against the Yankees, but his status will not be determined until Saturday morning, the Rays' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria sat out Wednesday and Thursday and was not in Friday's lineup before the game was rained out. Because Longoria has never dealt with a hamstring problem before and can't easily tell exactly how limited he is, the Rays are being extra cautious, which could lead to him being kept out an extra day. Saturday's game is the first scheduled game of the day, so those in daily leagues should be able to check Longoria's status before the first pitch and adjust lineups accordingly.
Jun 4 2009Longoria (hamstring) could return to the starting lineup by Saturday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He left Tuesday's game with tightness in his left hamstring. Longoria will be available to pinch-hit on Friday.
Jun 3 2009Longoria (hamstring) is not in the lineup on Wednesday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's expected to miss a few games, but it appears as though Longoria won't require a trip to the DL. Willy Aybar will start at third base for the Rays on Wednesday night.
Jun 2 2009Longoria left Tuesday's game with a hamstring strain, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was already the DH because of elbow soreness, but it's unclear if this is going to be serious enough to require a trip to the DL for Longoria. Either way, the Rays continue to be snakebitten by injuries this season. Gabe Gross took over for Longoria on Tuesday.
May 29 2009Longoria went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria homered for the second time in the last three days and boosted his MLB-high RBI total to 54.
May 27 2009Longoria hit his 12th homer of the season on Wednesday night and collected his 51st RBI. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria had been hitless in his last two games, but that long streak ended. Expect nothing but great things from him going forward.
May 24 2009Longoria (elbow) is in the Rays' starting lineup on Sunday, according to the Tampa Tribune. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had left Saturday's game after getting hit by a pitch. Feel free to deploy him as usual.
May 23 2009Longoria left Saturday's game after getting hit in the elbow by a pitch, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He looked to be OK after the game, but manager Joe Maddon said Longoria may sit Sunday as a precautionary measure. That makes a lot of sense with the Marlins series firmly in hand. Willie Aybar should play third.
May 17 2009Because of a mix-up on the lineup card, pitcher Andy Sonnanstine was forced to replace Longoria as the No. 3 hitter and bat for himself Sunday, the Bradenton Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lineup card originally listed both Ben Zobrist and Longoria as the Rays' third baseman, when in fact Longoria was supposed to be the DH. As a result of that error, the team was forced to go without a DH, sending Longoria to the bench.
May 13 2009Longoria went 0-for-6 from the plate on Wednesday night against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is not a typo, he is actually human. Unfortunately for owners of MLB's RBI leader, he left seven men on base. Expect him to make up for the poor performance in the near future.
May 9 2009Longoria went 2-for-4 with a homer and five RBI in Saturday's win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's now driven in a league-leading 44 runs for the season. Longoria's been red-hot out of the gates with a .367 average and 11 homers to go along with the large RBI count. He's making a strong early-season case to be the AL MVP in the wake of winning the Rookie of the Year award last season.
May 7 2009Longoria went deep twice on Thursday against the Yankees. He now has 10 home runs, 38 RBI and a .368 batting average. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: We've been saying all along that he could end up the top fantasy third baseman this season. After winning AL player of the month for April, he's got four homers, 14 RBI and a .367 batting average for the month of May.
May 5 2009Longoria went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Tuesday's win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria struck out twice, but that was about the only negative of the day for the MLB leader in RBI. B.J. Upton also broke out of an 0-for-20 skid Tuesday, which hopefully means he'll start getting back on base to set the table for Longoria.
May 1 2009For the second night in a row, Longoria went deep, this time for a grand slam against the BoSox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maybe it's the prescence of Boston, but Longoria has been on his game the last two days. At this rate, he will contend this season as the top third baseman in all of fantasy.
Apr 30 2009Longoria went 3-for-5 on Thursday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He hit his sixth homer of the season as well as his 11th double of the year. There's no reason to expect him to slow down his production going forward.
Apr 22 2009Longoria picked up the 100th RBI of his career in the Rays' win over the Mariners Wednesday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria was only beat by two men in terms of speed to 100 RBI - Albert Pujols and Ryan Braun. In other news, Longoria went 3-for-4 Wednesday with his seventh double of the season and notched RBI number 14, 15 and 16. There don't seem to be any lingering effects from Sunday's foot tweaking.
Apr 19 2009Longoria tweaked his foot in pregame warmups and was limited to DH duty on Sunday, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The artificial surface in the Trop probably doesn't help matters. The Rays hit the road this week and play on grass at both Seattle and Oakland, and helpfully for Longoria they also get Monday off as a travel day.
Apr 17 2009Longoria returned to the Rays' lineup Friday against the White Sox, going 1-for-4 and extending his hitting streak to nine games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria missed two games because of a death in the family, but you can safely get him back in your lineup.
Apr 15 2009Longoria will return on Friday due to an death in his family, the St. Pete's Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Just an FYI, Longoria will not miss more than two games this week.
Apr 10 2009Longoria went deep twice on Friday, connecting for his third and fourth homers of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An injury will be the only factor that stops Longoria from being a top 15 fantasy player this season. Remember that last year's stats included time lost in the minors and on the DL.
Mar 20 2009Longoria has officially been added to Team USA's roster for the semifinal round of the WBC, the Ray's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was expected with Chipper Jones hurt and David Wright fouling a pitch off his big toe on Wednesday.
Mar 19 2009Longoria is willing to step in and play for the USA in the WBC now that Chipper Jones is hurt, according to the Ray's offical site. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A team cannot add a player until they finish the round. Team USA is now in the semis and might want to add a guy who has posted a 1.057 OPS this Spring.
Jan 20 2009Longoria is listed on Team USA's preliminary roster for the World Baseball Classic, but he doesn't expect to get picked, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With both David Wright and Chipper Jones already confirmed on the roster, Longoria likely wouldn't get many at-bats even if he was picked; if that's the case, the Rays won't mind if he stays in camp.
Jan 16 2009Longoria has turned down an invitation to play for Mexico at the World Baseball Classic. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria would prefer an invitation to play for Team USA instead, but the squad has just one roster spot left for a non-catcher position player, and with third basemen David Wright and Chipper Jones already on the team, Longoria might not get much work even if he was picked.
Sep 19 2008Longoria clubbed three homers in Thursday's loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's pretty safe to say he's feeling 100 percent these days. Enjoy the ride.
Sep 10 2008Longoria (arm) took 30 swings at balls thrown by a Rays' trainer on Wednesday, and he may be able to return to action as soon as Friday or Saturday after taking live BP on Friday, the Tampa Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria said he felt great after his session Wednesday, and stated he might even be able to make one rehab appearance at Triple-A Durham sometime this week (the Bulls are currently playing in the IL finals). It's unclear how many at-bats Longoria would get this weekend at New York, but it certainly appears he'll be back in the starting lineup when the Rays start a seven-game homestand against Boston and Minnesota on Monday.
Sep 9 2008Rays manager Joe Maddon said Monday that Longoria (arm) was available to pinch-hit in Monday night's game at Boston, but it's now not certain if Longoria can return to the starting lineup as soon as Friday, as previously reported, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to the report, Longoria said he felt fine after hitting soft toss on Monday. However, it now appears he might not take live BP until Friday, which likely means he would not be able to get back into the starting lineup until Sunday or so, after having taken BP for a couple of days.
Sep 7 2008Longoria (arm) took 60 swings prior to Sunday's game and is on track to take live BP by Tuesday, the Tampa Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to the report, Longoria took 30 swings off a tee, 15 dry swings with a regular bat and 15 with a fungo bat. On this timetable, Longoria likely would return to the Rays' starting lineup by Friday's game at New York; he'll be limited to pinch-running and ninth-inning defensive play until then. That means it's very unlikely Longoria will get any at-bats during the Rays' three-game series at Boston starting Monday.
Sep 6 2008Longoria (broken arm near wrist) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Saturday after taking 30 swings with a regular bat, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "I don't know how much better it could get," Longoria said. "It felt great today." Manager Joe Madden is expected to use Longoria as a defensive replacement for a few days, giving him time to work in batting practice before he returns to the lineup. He is probably safe to activate in weekly leagues for next week.
Sep 5 2008Longoria (broken arm near wrist) is scheduled to take BP for the Rays prior to Saturday's game, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been out since early August due to the injury. The Rays have asked Longoria to rest his wrist over the past four days, and after feeling good and getting a thumbs-up from team doctors, he'll try swinging the bat on Saturday. Presuming that BP session goes well, Longoria would then be on track to return to action for the Rays by Monday or Tuesday.
Sep 4 2008Longoria (broken arm near wrist) has yet to take BP and may not return to the Rays in time for their series at Boston starting Monday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria, who has been out of action since August 7 due to the injury, is ready to play defense and pinch-run, but he has yet to swing anything other than a wiffle bat or broomstick. Manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday the Rays would want two or three day's worth of pain-free BP from Longoria before he's activated, but no one is sure when Longoria would be able to swing a real bat and face live pitching.
Aug 26 2008Longoria (broken ulna near wrist) is hopeful of returning to action by September 2, and the Rays seem to feel that's a reasonable prognosis as well, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria received a green light to resume baseball activities after a positive X-ray on Monday. He was seen throwing into a sock on Tuesday and hopes to start taking part in actual infield drills on Wednesday; however, Longoria also said Tuesday said he won't start swinging a bat until there is no pain in his arm, but expects to start taking cuts later this week.
Aug 26 2008The follow-up X-ray on Longoria's wrist was moved from Friday to Monday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has been out since August 7 with a fracture at the end of his ulna near his wrist after he was hit by a pitch. Presuming Monday's X-ray looks good, the Rays likely will start trying to get Longoria some at-bats with the goal of activating him on or about September 1.
Aug 18 2008Longoria said Monday his wrist is feeling better and he may be able to return to action by September 1, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's wrist is still in a splint. He'll have another x-ray done on Friday and get re-evaluated at that time. Longoria has been out since taking a pitch off his wrist on August 7.
Aug 12 2008Longoria has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a fractured wrist, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Further tests revealed the fracture, as initial X-rays after the game on Thursday were negative. The Rays are getting thunderstruck by crucial injuries right now, as Longoria joins Carl Crawford on the DL. Willy Aybar figures to receive most of the starts at third base in Longoria's place.
Aug 9 2008Longoria is out of Friday's lineup because of a bruised hand, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A J.J. Putz pitch hit Longoria in the bottom of his right hand Thursday night. X-rays were negative, but Longoria felt pain when he tried swinging a bat before Friday's game. The Rays don't think the injury is serious, but manager Joe Maddon said it's possible Longoria could miss Saturday's game as well.
Aug 4 2008Longoria will start at third base and not shortstop for Tampa Bay on Monday, even though Jason Bartlett (finger) is unavailable. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Willy Aybar will play shortstop instead, as Rays manager Joe Maddon said he did not want to risk disputing Longoria's current run at the plate by making him concentrate on playing shortstop as well. Tough break for those looking to make Longoria middle-infield eligible in two-to-five-game threshold leagues.
Aug 3 2008Longoria might start at shortstop for the Rays on Monday, as regular shortstop Jason Bartlett (bruised right index finger) may be held out of action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has already made one appearance at shortstop for the Rays so far this season.
Aug 2 2008Longoria tied a club record for home runs by a rookie by hitting his 21st homer Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went 3-for-5, adding an RBI double. He has seven extra-base hits in his last nine games.
Jul 22 2008Longoria (ankle) is back at third base in Tampa Bay's starting lineup Monday night against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria hit three separate foul balls off his ankle on Saturday night; he did not leave that game, but was limited to DH duty on Sunday. Since he's back at the hot corner for Monday's game, we'll presume he's OK. Longoria has homered in each of the Rays' last two games, including a game-clinching grand slam off Toronto's Roy Halladay in a 10-pitch at-bat on Saturday that included a couple of those foul balls off his leg.
Jul 20 2008Longoria was the Rays' starting DH Sunday after taking a few foul balls off his ankle Saturday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Willy Aybar manned third for the day. Longoria should be back in the field Monday or Tuesday.
Jul 19 2008Longoria hit his first career grand slam on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has struggled recently, going 3-for-23 with no RBI in his previous seven games. He also fouled two balls off his left ankle and underwent treatment after the game, but he expects to play Sunday.
Jul 6 2008Longoria went 1-for-3 in Sunday's win over the Royals, including a two-run home run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The home run was his 16th of the season, and his ninth since the beginning of June.
Jul 3 2008Longoria went 3-for-4 with three RBI for Tampa Bay against Boston on Wednesday, including a go-ahead two-run single in the Rays' six-run seventh. Longoria now has 50 RBI this season, leading all AL third basemen. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Over his last 10 games, Longoria is hitting .419/.458/.837 (18-for-43) with four homers and 15 RBI. He's also making a clutch play on defense at third base seemingly every night (he ranks third among all full-time AL third basemen with a .976 BA). The Rays' decision to call up Longoria on April 12, rather than waiting until May or June, has turned out to be one of the significant reasons why the Rays currently lead the AL East; at this moment, on both offense and defense, Longoria is the most productive third baseman in the AL not named Alex Rodriguez.
Jul 2 2008Longoria collected three hits and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There are a lot of excellent third basemen in the game today, but Longoria has been particularly good of late, and is on the verge of joining the elite class at the position.
Jun 27 2008Longoria went 4-for-5 with a three-run homer to lead Tampa Bay to a 10-5 win over Pittsburgh on Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria extended his current hitting steak to five games including homers in his past three. During the steak Longoria is hitting .500 (12-for-24) with four homers and 11 RBI. Longoria has become 200892s Ryan Braun.
Jun 20 2008Longoria filled in at shortstop for the Rays on Thursday, according to the St. Petersburg Times. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria had been preparing for this possibility for a few weeks, and when Jason Bartlett fouled a ball off his foot during batting practice, possibility became reality. Longoria might start another game or two at short in the future as Bartlett's wife is set to give birth to the couple's first child in a few weeks.
Jun 9 2008Longoria went 3-for-4 with two homers, four runs scored and three RBI during the Rays' win Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's 10 homers are the most among AL rookies. He's going to be a good one.
May 28 2008Longoria could see some spot action as a backup shortstop for the Rays if Willy Aybar replaces Ben Zobrist on the roster this week, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aybar (hamstring) is due to come off the DL soon. He'd probably replace Zobrist in a utility role; however, Zobrist is a natural shortstop, and Aybar is not, which raises the question of who would spell regular shortstop Jason Bartlett if Aybar replaces Zobrist on the roster. The answer may be Longoria; he's not only a superior defender at third base, but he played some shortstop at high school, junior college and Long Beach State (filling in for Troy Tulowitzki when he was hurt there). If Longoria winds up being middle-infield as well as corner-infield eligible in low-threshold leagues, his fantasy value would get a significant boost.
May 26 2008Longoria went 2-for-5 for Tampa Bay on Sunday, including a walk-off RBI double in the ninth. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria is now hitting .308/.333/.596 with three homers and 12 RBIs in his last 13 games, including game-winning hits in three of the Rays' last six games. Longoria is also leading all AL regular third basemen in fielding percentage (.982, two errors in 40 games) and is fourth in range factor (2.76), so he's aiding the Rays' defensive renaissance as well.
May 24 2008Longoria went 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and six RBI in Saturday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The two-homer game was the first of Longoria's career, as he continues to show signs of heating up after a bumpy first six weeks in the big leagues. Entering play on Saturday, Longoria's 70 percent contact rate was significantly lower than his marks at other levels, so his .241 batting average should begin to rise if he can make the necessary adjustments to the pitching at this level and cut back on his strikeouts.
May 20 2008Longoria went 3-for-6 for Tampa Bay against Oakland on Monday, including a game-winning two-run homer in the top of the 13th inning off Oakland's Chad Gaudin. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After seeing his average dip to .211, Longoria has picked it up of late at the plate, hitting .333 (11-for-33) with a homer and four doubles over his last eight games.
May 10 2008Longoria, who won Friday night92s game with a two-run, ninth-inning homer, drove in the first run against the Angels on Saturday night when he grounded into a force play with the bases loaded in the first inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has hit the game winning RBI in the last two Rays games.
May 9 2008Longoria went 1-for-3 with a walk and walk off two-run home run in Friday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He broke out of a 3-for-27 slump with the home run, so hopefully this gets him going.
May 8 2008Longoria (routine day off) is not in Tampa Bay's starting lineup on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria has started in each of the Rays' 23 games since his callup in mid-April, and he's in a 2-for-22 slump; you do the math. Longoria is expected to be back in the lineup for the Rays on Friday. Eric Hinske will start at third for the Rays on Thursday.
Apr 28 2008Longoria homered off of Josh Beckett and made a couple very slick defensive plays at third late in Sunday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's play helped punctuate a great weekend for the Rays, who swept the Red Sox.
Apr 18 2008Longoria has reached agreement on a nine-year, $44-million contract with the Rays (including options), the team web site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria's new contract, the longest in Rays franchise history, is guaranteed for six years and $17.5 million. The contract includes a one-year club option for 2014 and a two-year club option for the 2015-16 seasons. The value of those options push the total potential contract value to $44 million; not bad for a player with exactly six career MLB games under his belt. This follows in the footsteps of contracts the Rays have negotiated with Carl Crawford, Rocco Baldelli and James Shields over the past few seasons, deals that will keep Crawford and Shields with the Rays inexpensively for a relatively long period, while allowing the club to opt out of a long payout stream with the injured Baldelli relatively cheaply. While the Rays play in a very tough division where titles will be hard to come by, it's very clear this organization now "gets it" in terms of payroll management.
Apr 15 2008Longoria hit his first major league home run Monday, going back-to-back with B.J. Upton in the seventh inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria went 2-for-3 and scored two runs. You can safely deploy him as your starting third baseman in almost any league. He's almost certainly here to stay at the major league level, barring a complete collapse.
Apr 12 2008Longoria, who will make his major league debut for Tampa Bay on Saturday night, stayed in the minors just long enough to delay his arbitration eligibility one more season, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Longoria was very impressive in spring training, the Rays sent him to Triple-A Durham to start the season. After an 0-for-14 start at Durham, Longoria had gone on a 5-for-11 run just prior to his callup. According to the report, Longoria did stay in the minors long enough (13 days, two more than necessary under the rules) to insure that his eligibility for free agency, even if he doesn't return to the minors later this season, should be delayed an extra year, until after the 2014 season. The Rays said that wasn't part of the rationale for initially sending Longoria down, but whether it was or wasn't, they'll now reap that benefit.
Apr 11 2008The Rays are expected to call up Longoria in time for Saturday night's game against Baltimore, the Tampa Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Willy Aybar (hamstring) may be headed to the DL, and Longoria was scratched just before Friday night's game at Triple-A Durham. In addition, the Tribune reports "a person familiar with the situation" at Durham has confirmed Longoria's imminent callup. Longoria would likely immediately take over as the Rays' starting third baseman. After an 0-for-14 start at Durham, Longoria had been on a 5-for-11 streak through Thursday. Stand by to potentially activate Longoria ASAP in keeper leagues.
Mar 24 2008Longoria was reassigned to the Rays' minor league camp on Monday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This would seem to be a purely economic move that will allow the Rays to maintain control of Longoria's rights an extra year, even if the third baseman spends only a month or so at Triple-A. Longoria, who many consider to be baseball's top prospect, batted .262 with three home runs and 10 RBI this spring. Look for the Rays to potentially promote Longoria to the majors sometime during the first half of the year, perhaps as soon as early May. This means Willy Aybar likely will start the season at third base for Tampa Bay, although Eric Hinske is also a possibility.
Mar 22 2008Rays manager Joe Maddon said Saturday that Longoria's roster fate likely would not be settled until Monday at the earliest, the Tampa Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays' brass had told themselves they would settle on where Longoria would start the season by this weekend, but Maddon admitted that the decision was taking longer than they thought. The Rays have been hinting all spring that they probably would send Longoria to Triple-A to start the season and then call him up in May, a decision that would delay Longoria's arbitration eligibility by one full season. However, Longoria has been extremely impressive this spring, giving the Rays absolutely no excuse they could use as a fig leaf to cover up the economic benefit of that unpopular decision.
Mar 19 2008Longoria went 1-for-2 for the Rays against the Phillies on Wednesday, hitting a solo homer in the fifth that broke up Cole Hamels' perfect game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: So far this spring, Longoria is hitting .333 (10-for-30) with three homers, and he has unquestionably established himself as the Rays' third baseman of the future. The only question remaining is whether that future starts on Opening Day, or in early May, as the Rays are still deciding whether or not to buy themselves another season's worth of future contract stability by delaying Longoria's MLB debut past the end of April for arbitration eligibility reasons.
Mar 14 2008Longoria hit a two-run, pinch-hit homer off Jeremy Accardo to help key the Rays' 8-4 comeback win over the Jays Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's Longoria's second homer of the spring, and at this point, it's going to be very difficult for the Rays to keep Longoria off the Opening Day roster.
Mar 13 2008Longoria was hit on the arm by a pitch from the Yankees' Heath Phillips in the first inning of Wednesday's Rays-Yankees game, but did not leave the contest. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria said after the game he was not seriously hurt and did not believe Phillips' pitch was intentional, despite the bench-clearing brawl that appeared one inning later after Shelley Duncan's high slide on Akinori Iwamura. Longoria is in Tampa Bay's starting lineup for Thursday's game.
Mar 11 2008Longoria hit a pinch-hit home run, his first of the spring, high off the left-center field scoreboard off Juan Rincon in the eighth inning of Tuesday's Rays-Twins game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Evan Almighty has not done much wrong so far in his quest to make the Rays' Opening Day roster. So far this spring, Longoria is hitting .389 (7-for-18, two doubles, one triple, five RBI, four walks, two strikeouts, 2-for-2 in steal attempts).
Mar 2 2008Longoria hit a monstrous go-ahead two-run pinch-hit triple to the right-center gap for the Rays on Saturday, and his early spring performance has teammate Jason Bartlett calling Longoria "Evan Almighty," the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria dew a walk later in the contest, which means he's reached base in three of his first four spring plate appearances, driving in three runs. He's certainly turning heads in his bid to nail down the starting third base job by Opening Day.
Mar 1 2008Longoria started at third base for the Rays against the Reds in their spring opener on Friday, and he went 1-for-2 with a towering RBI double off Edison Volquez in the fourth. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria hasn't seen much game action yet, of course, but so far, he's done absolutely nothing in camp to let the Rays build a case that he shouldn't be the Opening Day starter.
Feb 13 2008The Rays will give Longoria a chance to win the regular third-base job in spring training, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: At a civic luncheon on Tuesday, Rays manager Joe Maddon said "we're just going to watch it as it progresses and we'll make our decision ... we're not going to just pre-set it before camp." There had been rumblings that the Rays would decide before camp opened not to call up Longoria before May, regardless of his spring progress. However, based on Maddon's comments, Longoria will indeed get a chance to make the Opening Day roster. According to the report, the Rays likely will not make a final decision on Longoria starting on Opening Day before mid-March at the earliest. Longoria is not yet on Tampa Bay's 40-man roster, but he will be invited to major league spring training.
Feb 3 2008The Rays might decide before the start of spring training whether or not Longoria will begin the season with them instead of in Triple-A Durham, the St. Petersburg Times reports. If they do, the prevailing wisdom is that he'll begin the year in Durham. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team has hinted at their choice of direction by citing the examples of Ryan Braun (who started in Triple-A and excelled upon getting called up) and Alex Gordon (who struggled while spending the entire year at the major league level).
Jan 12 2008The Rays will invite Longoria to major league spring training as a non-roster invitee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It appears he'll get every opportunity to win the regular third base job in spring training, with incumbent Akinori Iwamura going to second base.
Nov 28 2007Although the Rays will ask Akinori Iwamura to spend most of the spring at second base, Iwamura could still start the season at third base if Longoria can't win the third base job in the spring, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria, who starred for Team USA at the World Cup in Taiwan in November, will get every opportunity in the spring to show he's ready to be the Opening Day starter at third base. However, the job won't be handed to Longoria, and the Rays appear ready to reluctantly let Longoria start the year at Triple-A if he doesn't prove he's ready during the spring. Longoria is not on the Rays' 40-man roster, but he'll almost certainly get a non-roster spring training invite.
Sep 27 2007Rays manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday there was a "50-50" chance Longoria could be the team's starting third baseman on Opening Day 2008, the St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays had already announced Tuesday they'd move Akinori Iwamura from third base to second base next spring to clear room for Longoria. The Rays still need to decide if they'll allow Longoria to start Opening Day if he's ready, or delay his arrival to the majors by a month or so. Maddon said Rays officials hope to make that call before spring training, so the decision isn't made on how well or poorly Longoria might play in the spring.
Sep 26 2007Rays manager Joe Maddon has asked Akinori Iwamura to put in some offseason work at second base, a move that could clear the Rays' major league third base position for Longoria next season, the Tampa Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Iwamura has very little experience at second, but he was receptive to the move, and Iwamura looks like the type of player that could pull off this position switch. Maddon also said Iwamura's move was not set in stone, as Longoria will have to show in spring training that he's ready for major league pitching, and the Rays will also have to decide whether to start Longoria's arbitration clock on Opening Day 2008, or later in the season. Still, this move does signal that Longoria may have a shot to win the third base job in spring training. Meanwhile, Longoria will report to the Arizona Fall League in October.
Jun 6 2006Picking third overall, the Devil Rays selected Long Beach State infielder Longoria. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will probably move to third base from his current position of shortstop. He is similar to Bobby Crosby and Troy Tulowitzki.
Jun 10 2003Longoria (illness) is in the starting lineup Friday against Baltimore, the Tampa Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's been wiped out by the flu recently, but Longoria has finally improved enough where he can gut it out as the Rays open up a three-game set with the Orioles on Friday night.
Jun 8 2003Longoria has "felt like death" the last two days from dealing with a stomach bug, The St. Petersburg Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Longoria woke up Wednesday morning and reported he felt much better. He'll be available to pinch-hit Wednesday night and plans to return to the starting linup Thursday. One possible note of importance here is that he lost seven pounds due to the illness, which could affect him at the plate the next few days.