Today’s recommended picks

Victor Martinez, C, Indians
.397 AVG in ’09; 5-for-11 (.455 AVG) lifetime vs. Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield

Nick Johnson, 1B, Nationals
.373 AVG in ’09; 4-for-6 (.667 AVG) lifetime vs. Phillies starter Joe Blanton

Dustin Pedroia, 2B, Red Sox
4-for-8 (.500 AVG) lifetime vs. Indians starter Cliff Lee; Lee: .327 AVG against in ’09

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

Yesterday’s results

And then there were three. That’s the number of fans who remained tied for first place, at 21 games, following Sunday’s action. The three front-runners barely stayed alive, as their selected players — Hanley Ramirez and Kevin Youkilis — each finished the day with one hit. Of course, that’s all it takes to stay alive, and many a lengthy streak throughout the nine-year history of BTS has been sustained by a lone hit.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 8.2%, 1-for-3
2. Magglio Ordonez (DET): 5.9%, 0-for-4
3. Miguel Cabrera (DET): 4.3%, 1-for-3
4. Evan Longoria (TB): 4.0%, 0-for-3
5. Hanley Ramirez (FLA): 3.4%, 1-for-4

 

Today’s recommended picks

Orlando Hudson, 2B, Dodgers
14-for-35 (.400 AVG) lifetime vs. Rockies starter Aaron Cook

Ryan Ludwick, OF, Cardinals
7-for-13 (.538 AVG) lifetime vs. Cubs starter Ryan Dempster

Jose Reyes, SS, Mets
14-for-35 (.400 AVG) lifetime vs. Nationals starter Scott Olsen

Saturday’s recommended picks

Bobby Abreu, OF, Angels
10-for-17 (.588 AVG) lifetime vs. Mariners starter Carlos Silva; Silva: .331 AVG against in ’08

Matt Kemp, OF, Dodgers
7-for-17 (.412 AVG) lifetime vs. Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez

Vernon Wells, OF, Blue Jays
17-for-32 (.531 AVG) lifetime vs. White Sox starter Mark Buehrle

Sunday’s recommended picks

Kevin Youkilis, 1B, Red Sox
9-for-20 (.450 AVG) lifetime vs. Yankees starter Andy Pettitte

Ian Kinsler, 2B, Rangers
.429 AVG lifetime at Baltimore

Jason Bay, OF, Red Sox
10-for-22 (.455 AVG) lifetime vs. Yankees starter Andy Pettitte

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

Yesterday’s results

Not all of front-runners were able to sustain their good fortune from the previous day, as nine participants fell from the top of the pack. That left a mere 10 people tied for first place in the BTS standings at 18 games. With the weather heating up, it’s a good time for hitters to get comfortable, which means we should see several long streaks continue with this weekend’s slate of action!

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Chase Utley (PHI): 7.1%, 0-for-4
2. Jermaine Dye (CWS): 5.8%, 1-for-4
3. Carlos Beltran (NYM): 5.2%, 3-for-5
4. Albert Pujols (STL): 4.9%, 3-for-4
5. Carlos Quentin (CWS): 4.0%, 0-for-3

 

Today’s recommended picks

Carlos Beltran, OF, Mets
7-for-16 (.438 AVG) since ’04 vs. Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse; hit safely in 13 of 14 G in ’09

Chone Figgins, 3B, Angels
5-for-6 (.833 AVG) lifetime vs. Tigers starter Edwin Jackson; Jackson: lifetime .374 AVG against at Angel Stadium

Nick Markakis, OF, Orioles
.417 AVG during 9-G hit streak; 3-for-8 (.375 AVG) lifetime vs. White Sox starter Bartolo Colon

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

Yesterday’s results

Amazingly, all 19 particpants tied for first place in the standings were able to extend their streaks to 17 games. If that kind of good fortune holds up, then this will turn out to be a record-breaking season of BTS play!

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Albert Pujols (STL): 7.6%, 2-for-3
2. Jose Reyes (NYM): 5.6%, 1-for-3
3. Ryan Theriot (CHC): 4.7%, 0-for-4
4. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 3.1%, 2-for-6
5. Chase Utley (PHI): 3.0%, 1-for-4

 

Today’s recommended picks

Ryan Theriot, SS, Cubs
.538 AVG (7-for-13) lifetime vs. Reds starter Johnny Cueto; .409 AVG in ’09

Mark Teahen, INF/OF, Royals
.382 AVG (13-for-34) lifetime vs. Indians starter Cliff Lee; Lee: .338 AVG against in ’09

Jose Reyes, SS, Mets
6-for-9 (.667 AVG) since ’04 vs. Cardinals starter Joel Pineiro; Pineiro: .354 AVG against in ’09

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

Yesterday’s results

With Monday’s rains subsiding in most areas, fans had nearly a full slate of games to choose from. However, because three of the day’s Top 5 most selected players went hitless, only 19 people were able to extend their streaks to a BTS-best 16 games. The ever-reliable Albert Pujols came through for four of those 19 survivors, as he did for a BTS-high 10.8 percent of overall participants.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Albert Pujols (STL): 10.8%, 1-for-4
2. Hanley Ramirez (FLA): 5.0%, 1-for-4
3. Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 4.9%, 0-for-0
4. Brian Roberts (BAL): 4.6%, 0-for-3
5. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): 3.3%, 0-for-4

 

Today’s recommended picks

Albert Pujols, 1B, Cardinals
10-for-26 (.385 AVG) lifetime vs. Mets starter Oliver Perez

Brian Roberts, 2B, Orioles
.404 AVG in ’09; 11-for-30 (.367 AVG) lifetime vs. White Sox starter Jose Contreras

Matt Kemp, OF, Dodgers
13-game hitting streak to start season; .383 AVG in ’09

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

Yesterday’s results

Thanks to a couple of rainouts that shrunk an already light slate of games, only 31 fans were able to extend their streaks to a BTS-best 15 games. Of course, those who picked hit machines Derek Jeter and Chase Utley from the postponed games simply held steady with their current streaks, so they’ll get another chance to move forward if Mother Nature cooperates with the schedule today.

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 8.6%, 1-for-2
2. Miguel Tejada (HOU): 8.4%, 0-for-3
3. Derek Jeter (NYY): 6.6%, 0-for-0
4. Chase Utley (PHI): 6.0%, 0-for-0
5. Robinson Cano (NYY): 5.9%, 0-for-0

 

Today’s recommended picks

Miguel Tejada, SS, Astros
11-for-27 (.407 AVG) lifetime vs. Reds starter Bronson Arroyo

Carlos Lee, OF, Astros
10-for-28 (.357 AVG) lifetime vs. Reds starter Bronson Arroyo

Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3B, Padres
5-for-12 (.417 AVG) lifetime vs. Phillies starter Jamie Moyer

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

Yesterday’s results

Thanks in part to a hitless performance from Mets third baseman David Wright — yesterday’s most popular BTS selection — we’re down to 64 users tied for first place at 14 games. Congratulations to those who made flawless selections through the first two weeks of action. And for those who found themselves starting from scratch on at least one occasion — it’s a long season, so don’t give up!

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. David Wright (NYM): 7.8%, 0-for-4
2. Albert Pujols (STL): 4.4%, 0-for-0
3. Derek Jeter (NYY): 4.2%, 1-for-4
4. Kevin Youkilis (BOS): 3.9%, 1-for-2
5. Miguel Cabrera (DET): 3.7%, 2-for-4

 

Today’s recommended picks

Conor Jackson, OF, Diamondbacks
9-for-12 (.750 AVG) lifetime vs. Giants starter Jonathan Sanchez

Curtis Granderson, OF, Tigers
8-for-15 (.533 AVG) lifetime vs. Mariners starter Felix Hernandez

Michael Young, 3B, Rangers
12-for-27 (.444 AVG) since ’04 vs. Royals starter Gil Meche

Saturday’s recommended picks

Brian McCann, C, Braves
9-for-14 (.643 AVG) lifetime vs. Pirates starter Ian Snell

Orlando Hudson, 2B, Dodgers
13-for-33 (.393 AVG) lifetime vs. Rockies starter Aaron Cook

Aramis Ramirez, 3B, Cubs
7-for-11 (.636 AVG) since ’04 vs. Cardinals starter Kyle Lohse

Sunday’s recommended picks

Carlos Guillen, OF, Tigers
17-for-35 (.486 AVG) lifetime vs. Mariners starter Carlos Silva

Chipper Jones, 3B, Braves
8-for-16 (.500 AVG) lifetime vs. Pirates starter Zach Duke

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

Yesterday’s results

One by one, the ranks continue to thin at the front of pack. A total of 311 users were able to extend their streaks to a BTS-best 11 games yesterday. Good luck to those looking to make it to 14 through the weekend’s action!

Yesterday’s Top 5 most selected players

1. Matt Kemp (LAD): 12.1%, 1-for-3
2. Derek Jeter (NYY): 8.8%, 1-for-3
3. Chase Utley (PHI): 7.8%, 1-for-3
4. Albert Pujols (STL): 6.8%, 1-for-3
5. Manny Ramirez (LAD): 3.6%, 0-for-4

 

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