Today’s recommended picks

Matt Kemp, OF, Dodgers
13-for-25 (.520 AVG) lifetime vs. Giants starter Barry Zito

Rafael Furcal, SS, Dodgers
6-for-14 (.429 AVG) since ’04 vs. Giants starter Barry Zito

Fred Lewis, OF, Giants
7-for-9 (.778 AVG) lifetime vs. Dodgers starter Eric Stults

BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56

Yesterday’s results

A total of 396 users celebrated Tax Day by pushing their BTS streaks to double digits. Perhaps one fan will be able to sustain that good luck and have a little extra income to declare on his or her form next year!

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. David Wright (NYM): 6.7%, 1-for-4
2. Derek Jeter (NYY): 6.0%, 2-for-4
3. Miguel Cabrera (DET): 5.8%, 3-for-5
4. Albert Pujols (STL): 4.4%, 1-for-5
5. Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 4.0%, 1-for-4

Today’s recommended picks

David Wright, 3B, Mets
5-for-6 (.833 AVG) lifetime vs. Padres starter Kevin Correia

Vladimir Guerrero, OF, Angels
11-for-26 (.423 AVG) since ’04 vs. Mariners starter Jarrod Washburn

Hanley Ramirez, SS, Marlins
8-for-14 (.571 AVG) lifetime vs. Braves starter Derek Lowe

BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56

Yesterday’s results

The pack at the top of the leaderboard is slowly but surely dwindling, as 459 users remain tied for first place with a nine-game streak. How many can reach double digits in this early stage of the season? Stay tuned…

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Bobby Abreu (LAA): 8.6%, 2-for-5
2. Albert Pujols (STL): 6.9%, 2-for-5
3. Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 5.2%, 2-for-5
4. Ian Kinsler (TEX): 4.2%, 2-for-5
5. Howard Kendrick (LAA): 4.1%, 0-for-3

Today’s recommended picks

Bobby Abreu, OF, Angels
9-for-14 (.643 AVG) since ’04 vs. Mariners starter Carlos Silva

Howard Kendrick, 2B, Angels
5-for-7 (.714 AVG) lifetime vs. Mariners starter Carlos Silva

Magglio Ordonez, OF, Tigers
10-for-17 (.588 AVG) lifetime vs. White Sox starter John Danks

BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56

Yesterday’s results

With a little over a week’s worth of action in the books, a hearty 704 users share the lead with an eight-game hitting streak. Let’s see how many can keep it going and make a run at the $1,000,000 grand prize!

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Albert Pujols (STL): 12.9%, 1-for-4
2. Freddy Sanchez (PIT): 4.5%, 3-for-5
3. Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 4.1%, 2-for-4
4. Chase Utley (PHI): 3.7%, 0-for-4
5. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 3.6%, 1-for-4

Today’s recommended picks

Freddy Sanchez, 2B, Pirates
7-for-13 (.538 AVG) since ’04 vs. Astros starter Brian Moehler

Alex Gordon, 3B, Royals
8-for-16 (.500 AVG) lifetime vs. Indians starter Fausto Carmona

Albert Pujols, 1B, Cardinals
11-for-32 (.344 AVG) lifetime vs. D-backs starter Doug Davis

BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Chipper Jones (ATL): 12.7%, 2-for-3
2. Chase Utley (PHI): 5.7%, 2-for-3
3. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 5.4%, 1-for-5
4. Derek Jeter (NYY): 3.8%, 0-for-4
5. Albert Pujols (STL): 3.7%, 0-for-3

Today’s recommended picks

Chipper Jones, 3B, Braves
.399 home batting average in ’08

Torii Hunter, OF, Angels
7-for-16 (.438 AVG) since ’04 vs. Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield

Chase Utley, 2B, Phillies
6-for-13 vs. (.462 AVG) vs. Rockies starter Jason Marquis

Saturday’s recommended picks

Orlando Cabrera, SS, Athletics
15-for-30 (.500 AVG) lifetime vs. Mariners starter Felix Hernandez

Hanley Ramirez, SS, Marlins
5-for-11 (.455 AVG) lifetime vs. Mets starter Livan Hernandez

Edwin Encarnacion, 3B, Reds
12-for-30 (.400 AVG) lifetime vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm

Sunday’s recommended picks

Jorge Posada, C, Yankees
6-for-12 (.500 AVG) since ’04 vs. Royals starter Gil Meche

Dustin Pedroia, 2B, Red Sox
7-for-18 career (.389 AVG) vs. Angels starter Joe Saunders

Chipper Jones, 3B, Braves
12-for-21 (.571 AVG) lifetime vs. Nationals starter Scott Olsen

BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Albert Pujols (STL): 11.5%, 1-for-4
2. Derek Jeter (NYY): 9.5%, 0-for-4
3. Jacoby Ellsbury (BOS): 6.3%, 1-for-4
4. Jose Reyes (NYM): 4.6%, 2-for-5
5. Grady Sizemore (CLE): 4.1%, 2-for-5

Today’s recommended picks

Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, Red Sox
6-for-13 career (.462 AVG) vs. Rays starter Matt Garza

Akinori Iwamura, 2B, Rays
9-for-24 (.375 AVG) vs. Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka

Andre Ethier, OF, Dodgers
5-for-10 lifetime (.500 AVG) vs. Padres starter Kevin Correia

BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Albert Pujols (STL): 12.1%, 1-for-3
2. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 9.6%, 1-for-4
3. Derek Jeter (NYY): 8.7%, 2-for-4
4. Hanley Ramirez (FLA): 5.6%, 2-for-4
5. Jose Reyes (NYM): 3.7%, 1-for-4

Today’s recommended picks

Ryan Doumit, C, Pirates
5-for-11 (.455 AVG) vs. Cardinals starter Todd Wellemeyer

Dustin Pedroia, 2B, Red Sox
14-for-25 career (.560 AVG) vs. Rays starter Scott Kazmir

Albert Pujols, 1B, Cardinals
10-for-22 career (.455 AVG) vs. Pirates starter Zach Duke

BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Albert Pujols (STL): 15.4%, 2-for-3
2. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 9.6%, 1-for-3
3. Derrek Lee (CHC): 7.8%, 1-for-3
4. Chipper Jones (ATL): 6.8%, 2-for-4
5. Hanley Ramirez (FLA): 5.9%, 0-for-3

Today’s recommended picks

Derrek Lee, 1B, Cubs
11-for-22 career (.500 AVG) vs. Astros starter Wandy Rodriguez

Howard Kendrick, 2B, Los Angeles Angels
.388 career hitter in April

Skip Schumaker, 2B, Cardinals
10-for-18 career (.556 AVG) vs. Pirates starter Ian Snell

BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players
 
1. David Wright (NYM): 14.6%, 1-for-3
2. Albert Pujols (STL): 13.1%, 3-for-4
3. Derek Jeter (NYY): 8.2%, 3-for-5
4. Hanley Ramirez (FLA): 6.4%, 2-for-3
5. Victor Martinez (STL): 4.4%, 1-for-4

Opening Day recommended picks

Albert Pujols, 1B, Cardinals

• 8-for-16 career (.500 AVG) vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm
• .411 batting average vs. left-handed pitchers in ’08

David Wright, 3B, Mets

• 5-for-7 career (.714 AVG) vs. Reds starter Aaron Harang
• 5-for-13 (.385 AVG) at Great American Ball Park in ’08

Carlos Lee, OF, Astros

• 17-for-46 (.370 AVG) since ’04 vs. Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano
• .325 home batting average in ’08

BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56

Welcome back to the Beat the Streak Report.

With Spring Training winding down and the 2009 regular season rapidly approaching, it’s time to start preparing to compete for $1,000,000 — by far the largest grand prize for any fantasy baseball game.

Be sure to check back on Opening Night for the lowdown on the best picks for Opening Day. Until then.