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Catcher

Carlos Ruiz (Phillies) - Fantasy owners should keep an eye on the veteran's progress going forward, with him steamrolling into the All-Star break. Ruiz is a considerably better hitter in the second half of the season over his career, with an average 32 points better (.245-.277) with upped power numbers as well after the break. He is worth picking up as a back up to an underperforming catcher you might have right now. He is available in 77% of leagues.

Baseball - Pick Up Artist

Here is a look at the guys you want to pick-up for Week 8 of the Fantasy Baseball Season!!

Catcher

J. P. Arencebia (Blue Jays) - Arencibia has recorded at least two hits in four of his last seven games and has seen his average increase from .220 May 13 to .252 after Monday's performance. He continues to put up good production numbers as he now has eight home runs and 23 RBI overall. While the 25-year-old continues to struggle with his average, the fact that he is showing some solid pop in his bat as well as getting everyday starts behind the plate, makes him worth a look. He is available in 62% percent of leagues.

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Catcher

Alex Avila (Tigers) - Avila is seeing most of the catching duties with Victor Martinez on the disabled list with a strained right groin. Avila is batting .292 with three homers and 11 RBI over 48 at-bats this year. Even when V-Mart comes back Avila should remain as the catcher as V-Mart goes to the DH spot. He is available in 61% of leagues.

Baseball - Pick Up Artist

So, you’re looking at your team and you’re a little frustrated because you  might be getting your butt kicked because your big bats have yet to awaken or your just looking to just to stay ahead of the curve then you’ve come to the right place. The Pick-Up Artist is dedicated to making sure your team is on point with the hot pickups by position throughout the season!

Catcher

Carlos Ruiz (Phillies ) - Ruiz saw his eight-game hitting streak snapped Sunday, but he also drove in the go-ahead run in the Phils' 3-2 win with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly. Over the course of his eight-game hitting streak, Ruiz was 12-for-28 (.429) with two home runs and seven RBIs. One of his home runs broke up a perfect game, the other was a pinch-hit grand slam. Ruiz is hot right now and if you are struggling at catcher he is good dose of offense while he is hot! He is available in 56% of yahoo leagues.