Today’s recommended picks

Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Nationals
.364 AVG during 28-G hit streak

Justin Upton, OF, Diamondbacks
.393 AVG during 17-G hit streak; 8-for-21 (.381 AVG) lifetime vs. Cincinnati

Joey Votto, 1B, Reds
.376 AVG in ’09; .410 AVG vs. right-handers in ’09

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

Yesterday’s results

There’s been upheaval at the top of the BTS standings following an exciting weekend of action. First, the streak of last week’s leader, bj_hotfox_22, was snapped on Friday night at 28 games. That left room for two contestants, eagles08 and jenner43wilson, to take over first place.

Both stayed in the top spot long enough to set a BTS season-high mark of 29 games, but those streaks came to a sudden end yesterday. For eagles08, Torii Hunter’s defensive wizardry wasn’t enough to make up for a 0-for-3 effort at the plate, and jenner43wilson simply caught the previously hot-hitting Miguel Cabrera on an off day.

As a result, we enter the work week with tyrules667 holding down first place with a 26-game streak. jpburnett232 is in second place at 25 games, and two more are tied for third at 24 games.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Ryan Theriot (CHC): 5.9%, 0-for-2
2. Miguel Cabrera (DET): 5.0%, 0-for-3
3. Chipper Jones (ATL): 4.1%, 0-for-3
4. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): 4.0%, 1-for-5
5. Hanley Ramirez (FLA): 4.0%, 2-for-4

 

Today’s recommended picks

Matt Kemp, OF, Dodgers
14-for-29 (.483 AVG) lifetime vs. Giants starter Barry Zito

Magglio Ordonez, OF, Tigers
15-for-41 (.366 AVG) lifetime vs. Indians starter Cliff Lee

Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Nationals
38-for-107 (.355 AVG) during 25-G hit streak

Saturday’s recommended picks

Dustin Pedroia, 2B, Red Sox
15-for-27 (.556 AVG) lifetime vs. Rays starter Scott Kazmir

Curtis Granderson, OF, Tigers
11-for-26 (.423 AVG) lifetime vs. Indians starter Fausto Carmona

Hanley Ramirez, SS, Marlins
At Coors Field: .340 AVG lifetime, 8-for-20 (.400 AVG) in ’08

Sunday’s recommended picks

Ryan Theriot, SS, Cubs
8-for-18 (.444 AVG) lifetime vs. Brewers starter Jeff Suppan; .411 AVG lifetime at Miller Park

Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, Red Sox
8-for-19 (.421 AVG) lifetime vs. Rays starter Matt Garza

Chipper Jones, 3B, Braves
9-for-22 (.409 AVG) lifetime vs. Phillies starter Brett Myers

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

Yesterday’s results

The hit streak of bj_hotfox_22 is up to 28 games, marking the second time this season that a fan has reached the halfway point to Joe D.’s hallowed record. The streak was extended with the pick of Atlanta’s under-the-radar shortstop Yunel Escobar (1-for-4), perhaps a sign that this participant has the know-how to keep this streak going for a long time.

In second place, eagles08 extended his streak to 27 games with the selection of Ian Kinsler (1-for-4), and jenner43wilson is also up to 27 games after tabbing Dustin Pedroia (2-for-4). Two more contestants enter the weekend with 23-game streaks.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Miguel Cabrera (DET): 7.4%, 0-for-4
2. David Wright (NYM): 7.1%, 3-for-3
3. Albert Pujols (STL): 5.2%, 0-for-2
4. Manny Ramirez (LAD): 4.0%, 0-for-0
5. Placido Polanco (DET): 2.9%, 2-for-4

 

Today’s recommended picks

Placido Polanco, 2B, Tigers
12-for-29 (.414 AVG) lifetime vs. White Sox starter Mark Buehrle

David Wright, 3B, Mets
14-for-36 (.389 AVG) lifetime vs. Phillies starter Jamie Moyer

Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Nationals
ML-high 24-G hit streak; 11-for-21 (.524 AVG) in May

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

Yesterday’s results

A hitless performance from Ichiro Suzuki derailed many of the front-runners Tuesday, but that didn’t stop the ensuing crop of leaders from selecting him yesterday. Their faith was rewarded, as the Mariners speedster went 2-for-5 to push the streak of bj_hotfox_22 to a BTS-best 27 games, and to keep jenner43wilson in second place at 26 games. Both remain in the running to top baltimore20’s season-high streak of 28 games.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Carlos Beltran (NYM): 9.4%, 0-for-4
2. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): 6.7%, 2-for-5
3. Albert Pujols (STL): 5.3%, 4-for-4
4. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 4.5%, 0-for-4
5. Jason Bay (BOS): 4.4%, 0-for-3

 

Today’s recommended picks

Nick Markakis, OF, Orioles
Reached base safely in 35 of 36 G; .411 AVG at home in ’09

Carlos Beltran, OF, Mets
.443 AVG during 16-G hit streak

Magglio Ordonez, OF, Tigers
15-for-28 (.536 AVG) lifetime vs. White Sox starter Mark Buehrle

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

Yesterday’s results

You know the part in “Airplane” where everybody on the plane gets sick from eating the fish for dinner, except for Leslie Nielsen, who ate lasagna? That pretty similar to what happened at the top of the BTS leaderboard.

First off, the 28-game streak of BTS leader baltimore20 came to an end with the pick of Ichiro Suzuki, who went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks vs. Texas. But the selection of Ichiro also spelled an end to the lengthy streaks of nico27945 (26 games) and rbcaliguy009 (25 games). That left room for bj_hotfox_22, who had the foresight to take Hunter Pence (2-for-6) over Ichiro, to slide into first place at 26 games.

Who knew that picking Hunter Pence would be the BTS equivalent of enjoying a lasagna dinner?

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): 15.2%, 0-for-2
2. Albert Pujols (STL): 5.5%, 1-for-5
3. Carlos Beltran (NYM): 5.1%, 2-for-4
4. Adrian Gonzalez (SD): 4.4%, 2-for-3
5. Robinson Cano (NYY): 4.0%, 0-for-4

 

Today’s recommended picks

Victor Martinez, C, Indians
.422 AVG during 12-G hit streak

Ichiro Suzuki, OF, Mariners
20-for-37 (.541 AVG) lifetime vs. Rangers starter Vicente Padilla

Adrian Gonzalez, 1B, Padres
Reached base safely in 14 of 15 games; 10-for-26 (.385 AVG) lifetime vs. Rockies starter Aaron Cook

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

Yesterday’s results

It’s still early in the season, but we’ve already reached a milestone of sorts: With the selection of Ichiro Suzuki (1-for-5), baltimore20 extended his hit streak to a BTS-high 28 games, the halfway point to Joltin’ Joe’s hallowed record. Immediately behind baltimore20, the leaderboard held steady. nico27945 pushed his second-place streak up to 26 games, and bj_hotfox_22 and rbcaliguy009 remained tied for third at 25 games.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Manny Ramirez (LAD): 7.5%, 2-for-3
2. Albert Pujols (STL): 7.5%, 0-for-3
3. Evan Longoria (TB): 7.2%, 1-for-4
4. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): 6.7%, 1-for-5
5. Chipper Jones (ATL): 3.4%, 1-for-3

 

Today’s recommended picks

Ichiro Suzuki, OF, Mariners
25-for-58 (.431) lifetime vs. Rangers starter Kevin Millwood

Manny Ramirez, OF, Dodgers
8-for-10 (.800 AVG) lifetime vs. Diamondbacks starter Doug Davis; .349 AVG in ’09

Bill Hall, 3B, Brewers
16-for-28 (.571 AVG) vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm

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

Yesterday’s results

baltimore20 continued to lead the BTS charge, getting just enough from Cleveland slugger Victor Martinez (1-for-4) to extend his streak to a season-high 27 games. baltimore20 also achieved some separation from the pack, as the immediate competition for second place fell off over the weekend. nico27945 currently ranks behind the leader with a 25-game streak, while two more are tied for third at 24 games.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Albert Pujols (STL): 6.6%, 0-for-0
2. Aaron Hill (TOR): 5.1%, 0-for-4
3. Evan Longoria (TB): 3.5%, 1-for-4
4. Nick Markakis (BAL): 3.5%, 1-for-4
5. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 3.4%, 1-for-4

 

Today’s recommended picks

Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Nationals
19-G hit streak; opposing Cardinals starter Todd Wellemeyer: .389 AVG against in ’09

Carlos Lee, OF, Astros
6-for-15 (.400 AVG) lifetime vs. Braves starter Derek Lowe; has reached base in 8 of past 10 G

Garrett Atkins, 3B, Rockies
4-for-10 (.400 AVG) vs. Giants starter Randy Johnson; .357 AVG vs. left-handers in ’08

Saturday’s recommended picks

David Wright, 3B, Mets
14-for-35 (.400 AVG) lifetime vs. Phillies starter Jamie Moyer; .382 AVG vs. left-handers in ’08

Justin Morneau, 1B, Twins
7-for-18 (.389 AVG) lifetime vs. Royals starter Brian Bannister; Bannister: .294 AVG against in ’08

Joey Votto, 1B, Reds
9-for-21 (.429 AVG) lifetime vs. Pirates starter Ross Ohlendorf; .346 AVG in ’09

Sunday’s recommended picks

Nick Markakis, OF, Orioles
16-G hit streak; .381 AVG in ’09

Magglio Ordonez, OF, Tigers
13-for-37 (.351 AVG) lifetime vs. Indians starter Cliff Lee; .333 AVG vs. left-handers in ’09

Aaron Hill, 2B, Blue Jays
4-for-11 (.364 AVG) lifetime vs. Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie; .365 AVG in ’09

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

Yesterday’s results

It was another successful day for the BTS leader, baltimore20, who is up to 24 games thanks to the selection of Texas catalyst Ian Kinsler (1-for-4). Four more remain close behind at 23 games, which means we could have a couple of fans across the 25-game plateau by the close of the weekend’s action.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Albert Pujols (STL): 12.4%, 2-for-4
2. Jacoby Ellsbury (BOS): 9.1%, 1-for-4
3. Robinson Cano (NYY): 8.5%, 1-for-4
4. Ian Kinsler (TEX): 6.2%, 1-for-4
5. Derek Jeter (NYY): 5.5%, 2-for-4

 

Today’s recommended picks

Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, Red Sox
7-for-16 (.438 AVG) vs. Rays starter Matt Garza; multiple hits in 7 of 12 G

Robinson Cano, 2B, Yankees
25-for-71 (.352 AVG) during 16-G hit streak

Ian Kinsler, 2B, Rangers
.489 AVG at home in ’09; 2-for-4 (.500 AVG) lifetime vs. A’s starter Dallas Braden

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

Yesterday’s results

Three entered the day tied for first place at 22 games, but only baltimore20 was able to make it 23, thanks to the selection of the O’s Brian Roberts (1-for-3). paquitos held steady at 22 with Ian Kinsler and the Rangers having their game postponed, but skyswat saw his lengthy streak come to an end with the completion of Ryan Braun’s 0-for-4 performance. Altogether, 17 fans finished the day with hitting streaks of at least 20 games.

 

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): 7.6%, 1-for-4
2. Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 5.5%, 0-for-0
3. Ryan Braun (MIL): 4.7%, 0-for-4
4. Ryan Howard (PHI): 4.0%, 2-for-4
5. Albert Pujols (STL): 3.2%, 2-for-4

 

Today’s recommended picks

Ryan Braun, OF, Brewers
.552 AVG in past 8 G; 3-for-8 (.375 AVG) lifetime vs. Pirates starter Ian Snell

Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Nationals
17-G hit streak; 11-for-30 (.367 AVG) lifetime vs. Phillies starter Brett Myers

Ichiro Suzuki, OF, Mariners
4-for-8 (.500 AVG) lifetime vs. White Sox starter Gavin Floyd; .331 AVG lifetime at U.S Cellular Field in Chicago

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

Yesterday’s results

It was a short-lived stay at the top of the mountain for www.martymuzic, who saw his 22-game hit streak come to an end with Albert Pujols’ 0-for-3 performance. It was generally a tough day for many fans, as the three most popular selections — Pujols, Ian Kinsler and Jose Reyes — all went hitless. Still, there was success to be found within the BTS ranks, and with the careful selections of Bobby Abreu and Alex Rios, three participants took over a share of first place at 22 games.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Albert Pujols (STL): 15.7%, 0-for-3
2. Ian Kinsler (TEX): 4.6%, 0-for-4
3. Jose Reyes (NYM): 4.5%, 0-for-5
4. Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 3.4%, 1-for-4
5. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): 3.1%, 2-for-10

 

Today’s recommended picks

Mike Cameron, OF, Brewers
11-for-18 (.611 AVG) lifetime vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm; 6-for-14 (.429 AVG) in past 4 G

Bill Hall, 3B, Brewers
14-for-25 (.560 AVG) lifetime vs. Pirates starter Paul Maholm

Orlando Hudson, 2B, Dodgers
Hit safely in 12 of 13 G; 5-for-13 (.385 AVG) lifetime vs. Giants starter Jonathan Sanchez

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

Yesterday’s results

With the regular season a little over three weeks old, there is finally one participant standing alone at the top of the Beat the Streak standings. www.martymuzic took over sole possession of first place at 22 games with his selection of Washington’s Nick Johnson, who extended his own hit streak to 11 games with a home run vs. the Phillies yesterday. Let’s see if our current BTS champion can continue to make sweet music with his picks, as the nine second-place contestants tied at 21 games are just waiting for their chance to slide into first.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 8.2%, 0-for-3
2. Brian Roberts (BAL): 6.6%, 1-for-4
3. Derek Jeter (NYY): 4.1%, 1-for-4
4. Albert Pujols (STL): 3.9%, 1-for-5
5. Evan Longoria (TB): 3.8%, 2-for-3