Atomic RoadRunners | Andrew Flynn’s High-Energy Fantasy Baseball

Jason Bergmann allowed one run in seven innings, but didn’t factor into Monday night’s decision. Bergmann left with a 2-1 lead, but Saul Rivera allowed two runs - one earned - in the eighth to take the loss and the blown save. Bergmann was very solid, though, allowing just six hits, striking out six and not issuing a walk. In his last two starts, Bergmann has allowed just two earned runs in 13 innings, but a quick look through his game log shows he’s been too inconsistent to trust. This was Bergmann’s first truly ‘good’ start in June, so you might want to see him do it again before you put him back in your active lineup. “That’s the way it happens sometimes,” Bergmann said. “Seldom do you ever have an inning where it’s just a clean hit here, a clean hit there for one run. Usually there’s an error or something involved. That’s just the way baseball is.” Analysis: Bergmann took the no-decision rather well for someone who hasn’t gotten much help all season. He has now allowed one earned run or less in five of his 10 starts but has only one win to show for it. The sinkerballer can be downright unhittable one start and a complete disaster the next, limiting his Fantasy appeal to deeper leagues. (Rotoworld, Rotowire, CBS Sports)

Jason Bergmann allowed three runs - one earned - in six innings Wednesday night, but didn’t factor into the decision as the Nationals lost. It’s an encouraging performance considering Bergmann had allowed 25 hits and 13 runs in his previous 15 2/3 innings. He had three poor outings followed by three excellent ones followed by three poor ones before tonight. Perhaps he’ll have two more decent efforts, but don’t bet on it against the Angels next week. (Rotoworld)

FAAB Acquisitions:

• P Charlie Morton, Braves [$9 bid, add to actives]
• P Seth McClung, Brewers [$6 bid, add to actives]
• P Josh Johnson, Marlins [$0 bid]

Up:

• 3B/OF Chase Headley (to Utility)
• OF John Bowker
• P Jorge Campillo
• P Mike Gonzalez

Down:

• P Jason Marquis
• P Carlos Villanueva
• P Todd Wellemeyer
• P Jason Bergmann
• OF Ryan Spilborghs
• 3B Blake DeWitt

Cut:

• P Manny Acosta
• P Greg Reynolds
• P Doug Brocail

Jason Bergmann struggled again Thursday, allowing six runs (four earned) in 4.2 innings. He gave up eight hits and a walk while striking out two. After reeling off a 19.2 innings scoreless streak in May Bergmann is just reeling right now, with a 7.47 ERA over his last three starts. Sit him down until he fixes whatever is wrong. (Rotowire)

Jason Bergmann: Playing for the lowly Nationals has been rough on young Bergmann, who has at times pitched better than his record suggests. Bergmann went three straight starts from May 15 to May 26 without giving up a run, but has since let nine men score in his last two outings. He looked like a must-add in all Fantasy formats for a while, but has since come down to Earth. Continue to use Bergmann in NL-only formats and keep watch to see if he can bounce back. (CBS Sports)

Greg Reynolds: Reynolds, the second overall pick in the 2006 draft, had his sinker working, breaking four Brewer bats as he picked up his first win in six starts. He remains, however, only a stopgap option for the Rockies and should only be starting in NL-only Fantasy leagues. Reynolds next starts Friday at the Chicago White Sox. (CBS Sports)

Aaron Miles: Miles was coming off a nice series against Tampa Bay, and he is batting .458 (22-for-48) in interleague play the last two seasons and .349 (61-for-175) for his career. Manager Tony La Russa continues to rotate Adam Kennedy, Brendan Ryan and Miles at second and hit them in the No. 2 hole in front of Albert Pujols. However, it hurts their Fantasy value since none of them have an everyday role. All three players are just NL-only Fantasy options. (CBS Sports)

FAAB Acquisitions:

• SP Jason Bergmann, Nationals [$2 bid, Add to Actives]
• SP Greg Reynolds, Rockies [$0 bid, Add to Actives]
• 2B Aaron Miles, Cardinals [$0 bid]

Up:

• P Carlos Villanueva
• OF Ryan Spilborghs

Down:

• OF John Bowker
• P Brett Myers
• P Reynel Pinto
• P Manny Acosta

Cut:

• P Nelson Figueroa
• P Chuck James
• OF Matt Murton

Note:

New acquisition Jason Bergmann was released by Misogynistic Padres on May 6th. He had originally been selected in the 4th Round of the 2008 WBRL Minor League draft (with $10 assigned salary).