Justin Verlander owns interleague play. In fact, Justin Verlander owns everybody. The most dominant pitcher in the game threw a complete game, allowing one-run on four-hits. He pitched to contact today with only 5 K's, issuing a grand total of ZERO free passes. Verlander's 0.85 WHIP is frightening. 

Andrew McCutchen finished the weekend series against Cleveland 0-13 with a BB. Given that tidbit, it's no surprise the Pirates were swept away. Apparently he hasn't officially "seen the light" just yet. 

Jeff Karstens pitched seven more innings of strong baseball, allowing five-hits and one ER in a no-decision effort. His high-80's heater doesn't impress, but his 1.08 WHIP and 2.54 ERA can't be ignored. He hasn't allowed more than three ER in a start since April 17th. No, I really can't explain it.. but his walk total of 14 is a significant factor. 

Vernon Wells picked up three hits and a dinger in four at bats at Citi Field. He's now above the Mendoza line at .202. Feel free to applaud voraciously. 

Tyler Chatwood’s K:BB rate of 43:42 is staggeringly poor. The 21-year old is a bulldog though, and finds a way to limit the damage (3.84 ERA).

It was kind of Yovani Gallardo to give his team a chance in the Fenway Park finale. He allowed six first inning runs (only three were earned, but his error opened the floodgates) and eight total runs in three unacceptable innings of work. Gallardo throws in too many absolute clunkers to be considered a true rotation ace. 

James Shields has made two starts against the Marlins in the last calendar month: 18 innings, seven hits, zero ER and 23 strikeouts. That's pretty decent. Granted the fish can't win a game, but they have some bats in that lineup. 

BJ Upton has 18 stolen bases. Imagine if he ever got on base (.218 BA, .300 OBP).

Alcides Escobar has eight multi-hit games in his last nine (18/33). He added to the hit parade on Sunday with two hits and his first homer of the year. With his speed, any offensive production makes him an interesting commodity at SS. 

Yo, Danny Duffy — striking out nine is pretty sweet, but can you last more than 3 2/3 innings? No doubt the dude has great stuff; now it's time to learn pitch economy. 

Remember all that mumbo jumbo about Jeff Karstens? Well, the same can be applied to Jason Vargas, who tossed a complete game shutout masterpiece against the Phillies. He threw 120 pitches, surrendered just three singles and struck out six, all despite having no "stuff" to speak of. He's not afraid to throw inside, that much I'll give him. 

Dioner Navarro entered Sunday's game in a 2-30 June funk, but picked up two knocks including the GW homer in the 8th inning. With Rod Barajas headed to the DL, Navarro and his .175 BA will see regular playing time behind the plate. 

Written by Adam Ganeles exclusively for TheFantasyFix.com

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