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Casey Blake

Third Baseman
Position
3B
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed through 2008

  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 210 lbs
  • Born: Aug 23, 1973

  • Debut: August 14, 1999

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Newsbreakers

September 26, 2009

MLB.com reports that Casey Blake has been scratched from Saturday's game against the Pirates with tightness in his left hamstring.

Our View:

Blake was expected to return Saturday from the hamstring injury that has plagued him all season, but due to soggy weather conditions in Pittsburgh the Dodgers wanted to be careful with him. Expect him to get back into the lineup on Sunday.

September 25, 2009

Casey Blake, who has been dealing with hamstring issues for most of the season, is hopeful of returning to the lineup Saturday, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Blake sat out Thursday and is not in tonight's lineup, and is optimistic that resting now will allow him to be healthy for the playoffs - when the Dodgers will need him the most.

September 12, 2009

Casey Blake went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 10-3 win at San Francisco. He hit a single and a two-run homer off Matt Cain.

Our View:

Blake hit his first homer since August 25 (at Colorado), and now has 17 for 2009. He snapped an eight-game skid without any RBI as well.

August 2, 2009

According to the LA Times, Casey Blake is not in Sunday's lineup due to a hand injury.

Our View:

Blake injured himself on Saturday, but played through it. When it continued to bother him Sunday in batting practice, the Dodgers pulled him and had him sent for X-rays. Mark Loretta gets the start at third in his stead.

June 17, 2009

Casey Blake went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 win over Oakland at Dodger Stadium. He had a double and a single.

Our View:

Blake raised his season average to .302, and extended his hitting streak to seven games. He has 41 RBI for the season as well, just a few behind team-leader James Loney (44).

June 14, 2009

Casey Blake had a huge day on Sunday as the Dodgers beat the Rangers 6-3. Blake went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored, and four RBI in the win.

Our View:

Blake continues to impress, and he is starting to look like he is for real. If you need a third baseman and Blake is available, you should probably jump on him at this point.

June 3, 2009

Updating a previous report, Casey Blake did get into the lineup and play third base in Tuesday's game, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.

Our View:

Blake has been dealing with a sore hamstring and after resting it for three games appears good to go from here on out.

June 2, 2009

MLB.com is reporting that while manager Joe Torre is "reluctant" to play Dodgers starting 3B Casey Blake, who has been nursing his right hamstring, Tuesday night, he acknowledged that he could play and that there is a likelihood he will pencil him in.

Our View:

Sounds like Blake is about ready to return from his three game hiatus, but if you have a viable alternative option you may want to consider benching Blake one more game.

June 1, 2009

The L.A. Times is reporting that Casey Blake will not be available to play Monday. Manager Joe Torre believes that it may be a few more days before Blake returns.

Our View:

Blake has been a pleasant surprise for the Dodgers so far this season, but he needs to stay on the field to be a fantasy producer. The injury doesn't sound serious, but expect him to be out for a few more days.

May 30, 2009

The L.A. Times reports that Casey Blake was held out of Saturday's starting lineup due to a tight hamstring. The injury occured as he fielded a ground ball in Friday's 2-1 loss. Manager Joe Torre was hopeful he would return to the lineup on Sunday.

Our View:

Blake is having a good season as he is hitting .302 and leads the Dodgers with nine home runs. While he could conceivably keep up the good power numbers, it seems a good bet that his batting average takes a significant hit.

May 26, 2009

Casey Blake was 2-for-5 with a bases loaded double that drove in three in the Dodgers' 7-1 win over the Rockies on Tuesday.

Our View:

Blake is now hitting .309 on the season with 32 RBI and is looking like one of the more promising fantasy third baseman in the league this season. He's hitting .372 in May.

May 20, 2009

Casey Blake returned to the Dodgers' lineup with a bang on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI in the Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Mets.

Our View:

Blake's hammy must be feeling much better now, especially after he took a nice leisurely jog around the bases after his home run in the sixth inning. Expect him to stay in the lineup unless he tweaks the hammy again, and hopefully he will have more nights like this in the future.

May 19, 2009

According to MLBlogs.com, Casey Blake returned to the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

Our View:

Blake has been dealing with a sore hamstring, but after testing it out in practice he deemed himself fit to play. Be sure to get him back in the lineup as he's been on a nice run lately and already has eight home runs.

May 18, 2009

According to MLB.com, Casey Blake has been scratched from the Dodgers' lineup on Monday with a strained left hamstring. He will be replaced by Juan Castro at third base.

Our View:

Blake indicated that this injury isn't serious, and manager Joe Torre said that he was available tonight if they needed him. Owners shouldn't worry too much about this injury, but keep tabs on his status over the next few days.

May 15, 2009

Casey Blake had a home run and a double in the Dodgers 6-4 win over the Marlins on Friday. Blake finished the game 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI.

Our View:

Blake hasn't hit for much average this season, but he has managed to hit six homers on the year. He can have soe value in NL-only leagues, but probably not beyond that.

May 15, 2009

Casey Blake commented on suspended teammate Manny Ramirez, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. Blake said, "He knows he made a mistake. I forgive him. It is his business. I do not think anyone was really looking for an apology. It was something he wanted to do and I think it was heartfelt."

Our View:

Ramirez apologized to the team during a meeting today. The Dodgers are managing fine without him so far, as they still lead the AL West with a 24-12 mark, and have won two straight games.

May 13, 2009

Casey Blake was 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in the Dodgers' 9-2 win over the Phillies on Wednesday.

Our View:

Blake now has seven bombs on the year and after a slow start has turned it on lately. Maybe he's feeling the pressure with Manny out of the lineup. Whatever it is, he raised his batting average from .225 to .268 since May 6th.

April 28, 2009

Casey Blake was 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored in the Dodgers 5-4 loss to the Giants on Monday.

Our View:

Blake has slugged five home runs this season, but his batting average has been a negative all season long. Do to the hot hitters surrounding him, he has been involved in a lot of run production. As a result, he remains a steady producer without a whole lot of upside.

April 2, 2009

Casey Blake hit his fourth home run of the spring Thursday against the Angels' Dustin Moseley.

Our View:

Barring injury, Blake, who will be the man at third for the Dodgers in 2009, should be a solid performer in deep mixed leagues and NL-only leagues. He will provide excellent value for a player expected to be taken in the later rounds.

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