More Rizzo-like deals?

Anthony Rizzo, who began the season with less than a year of big-league service time, received a long-term contract from the Chicago Cubs, reported Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.

Updated fantasy rankings are out

The ESPN Fantasy staff has published its mid-May rankings -- their top 250 players for the rest of the season. It's always interesting to see the different opinions. Everybody agrees on guys like Miguel Cabrera and Ryan Braun, but here are some guys where the rankings differ or have changed from preseason projections: Bryce Harper (14th overall, up from No.

MLB - Jean Segura vs LHP

Epic shortstop era comes into focus

We're at the start of a short but very powerful spike in the quality of shortstops in baseball right now, with several highly gifted shortstops debuting in the majors over the past 12 months and several impact prospects in the minors at that position, as well.

Bits: Segura now tops on Player Rater

While rehabbing Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke gets the headlines for the possibility he will come off the disabled list and pitch Wednesday, the relatively unknown shortstop prospect acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Los Angeles Angels for Greinke’s rights last summer had another big night Monday, and now boasts the honor of being fantasy’s top player.

Segura Hits And Steals

From Elias: Jean Segura, with three hits and three stolen bases on Monday night, now has nine hits and five steals over his last three games. The only other major-league player in the last four seasons who registered at least nine hits and five or more stolen bases over a three-game span was Cameron Maybin in July 2011.

MLB - Segura ties Brewers GIDP record

Jean Segura tied a Brewers franchise record with 3 double plays grounded into vs the Cardinals. The record was set by Robin Yount in 1984 and then tied by Ryan Braun in 2012.

MLB - Jean Segura Up and Down Game

Jean Segura (MIL): went 2-5 with a HR and grounded into 3 double plays... * The last player to get 2 hits and ground into 3 double plays in the same game was Javier Valentin (TB) on June 17, 2003. * The last player to homer and ground into 3 double plays in the same game was Matt Diaz (ATL) on August 4, 2009. * Segura's HR came in his 1st AB... The last player to homer AND THEN ground into 3 double plays in the same game was Scott Rolen (STL) on August 27, 2002.

Fantasy Facts - Segura expands zone

Jean Segura has seen only 49.6 percent of pitches in the strike zone this season, but he has expanded his zone to find success. His 10 hits on pitches outside the strike zone are more than any player in the league.