Apparently Ben Roethlisberger isn’t living with his fiancee because of religious beliefs. I was under the impression it was to keep the girlfriends and the fiancee separate. Hmm Big Ben may be onto to something here…

Sophomore stud Marlin Mike Stanton was aiming to return from a hamstring injury today, but made a guest appearance last night striking out in the 9th.

Also returning today is Jose Bautista who has taken a personal leave since Tuesday. Fantasy owners in head-to-head match-ups have greatly missed the big bat and hot start.

In an absolute pitchers duel, the Red Sox lost their 6th straight and are still winless in 2011. Fausto Carmona in his first game against the White Sox gave up 10 runs, but yesterday shutdown Beantown on 7 strong and only 2 hits. Wouldn’t it be great if Fausto could just decide whether he was a good pitcher or not? It would save thousands of wasted waiver wire moves over the course of the season. Jon Lester on the other side pitched a gem as well, giving up only 3 hits, zero runs and nine K’s.

Boston is not the only team that can’t get their act together, Tampa Bay is winless as well. And of course, Baltimore is in the top spot at 5-1 in the AL East. Wait what?? Again, further proof the world as we know it is ending.

In another battle, the A’s Trevor Cahill edged out Ricky Romero in a 2-1 win. Both pitchers in each of their first two games have given up only one run per contest. 

Mental-case A.J. Burnett pitched good enough to get the win over Francisco Liriano and now is 2-0. We’ll see if the therapy sessions have helped.

As further proof that Made in America is better than Made in Japan, Tsuyoshi Nishioka broke his left fibula when Nick Swisher slid into him at 2B. No timetable yet for his return. Matt Tolbert will play second in his absence.

Shaun Marcum redeemed himself (1-1) in his 2nd start and got the win over Tommy Hanson who is now 0-2. After his 4-run opening day blowup, John Axford has cooled down or should I say heated up, and pitched the last three games without giving up a run (2 for saves).

Edwin Jackson apparently really loves his new home in Chicago. Jackson pitched 8 innings, giving up 4 hits, 1 run and 13 Ks! Edwin apparently didn’t care that he was going up against last year’s AL Cy Young runner up, David Price, who is now 0-2. Was Price over-pitched in 2010 (he had an 80 inning increase from 2009 to 2010)?

After those 5 delicious pitching match-ups on Thursday, the only real one to watch for today is Tim Hudson vs Cliff Lee.

According to CBS Sports Zack Greinke was cleared to throw a bullpen session and is on track for a late April or early May return.

Written by Evan Marx exclusively for TheFantasyFix.com

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(March 31, 2011 – Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America)