Mike Pelfrey allowed just one run over seven innings but the Twins lost to the Rangers on Saturday. Pelfrey was excellent, fanning seven batters without giving up a walk and surrendering only six hits. He was also sharp last Sunday against the Indians and will look to continue building up value before he heads to free agency this winter. The 29-year-old right-hander is scheduled to face off against the Blue Jays at home next week.

Mike Pelfrey surrendered only one run on two hits and six walks over five innings of a no-decision against the Tribe on Sunday. Pelfrey struck out three of the first four batters he faced, but he didn't whiff a batter after that. It was another frustrating start by the tall right-hander, who attacked the zone in the first two innings and then appeared to suffer a confidence crisis and began nibbling. The Twins had plenty of opportunities to win Pelfrey the game thanks to a bevy of silly mental errors by the Indians' defense (four errors), but they couldn't convert. Minnesota ends a 27-game in 27-day stretch; they have an off-day Monday.

Mike Pelfrey allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings in a win over the Tigers on Tuesday. Pelfrey allowed seven hits and a walk, managing to hold the Tigers' bats mostly in check for his first win since July 6. Even with the victory, Pelfrey is just 5-10 with a 5.19 ERA on the season. He'll look to keep some momentum rolling in Cleveland against the Indians on Sunday.

Mike Pelfrey revealed that he takes Adderall to treat ADHD while discussing the Miguel Tejada situation with the media. Tejada was reportedly slapped with the third-longest non-lifetime suspension in baseball history for using the medication. Pelfrey renews his therapeutic use exemption every year, while Tejada allowed his own exemption to lapse. Pelfrey believes Adderall could act as a performance-enhancer to players that haven't been diagnosed with ADD: "When you don't need it, it acts like a true amphetamine," he said. "I don't get all amped up on it. I'm probably more laid back when I'm on it. My thought process is toned down to one thing instead of 20 different things. Without it I'm pretty hyperactive and running around." The 29-year-old starter is 4-10 with a 5.26 ERA in 22 starts this season.

Mike Pelfrey coughed up five runs -- four earned -- in five innings Saturday in a loss to the White Sox. Pelfrey was awful, yielding five walks and four hits while fanning only one. He's now 4-10 with a 5.32 ERA.

Mike Pelfrey surrendered two earned runs on seven hits over five innings Sunday in a no-decision against the Astros. He struck out four and walked three. Pelfrey has dropped his ERA from 6.66 to 5.23 since the beginning of June, but he's dropped off recently, allowing six runs in nine innings over two starts. The big right-hander is 4-9 with a poor 1.57 WHIP.

Mike Pelfrey surrendered four earned runs on eight hits over four innings Tuesday in a loss to the Royals. He struck out four and walked two. Pelfrey's results had been impressive recently as his velocity ticked up: He'd allowed three runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts coming into this evening. Tonight's start doesn't help his trade value, but Minnesota is surely working the phones hoping to cash Pelfrey (4-9, 5.31 ERA) into a prospect.

Mike Pelfrey took a tough loss after allowing one run over six innings Wednesday against the Angels. Pelfrey's velocity has been creeping up, and the results have been pretty good; he's allowed three runs or fewer in seven of his last eight starts. It's possible he'll be traded by the Twins, if not before the deadline then in August.

Mike Pelfrey surrendered two earned runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings Friday in a no-decision victory against the Indians. Pelfrey struck out five and walked three. He exited with a 2-0 deficit, but lucked out in avoiding a loss as an error led to Minnesota's comeback. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 5.40 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 88 1/3 innings this season. He should be avoided in fantasy.

Mike Pelfrey surrendered three earned runs in six innings Thursday as the Twins fell to the Rays. Pelfrey did not issue a single walk, but he yielded eight hits and two of those were home runs. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 5.55 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 82 2/3 innings this season. He is not a fantasy guy.