John Mayberry went 2-for-3 with a walk Thursday versus the Twins. Dominic Brown's early performance is getting a lot of attention in Phillies camp, but Mayberry is off to a solid 9-for-32 start with a homer and five RBI. Even if Brown locks up a starting job, Mayberry is pretty much assured a roster spot. Manager Charlie Manuel will have to decide whether to play him regularly or to platoon him with left-hander Darin Ruf initially.

John Mayberry had three hits and drove home three runs, leading the Phillies to a 12-6 victory over the Astros in Houston on Friday. He finished the night 3-for-5 with a double, run scored and three RBI. He singled home a run to cap off the four-run fourth inning, then added a two-run single in the fifth to increase the Phillies lead to 7-3. He hasn't quite lived up to the lofty expectations this season, but is still hitting a respectable .260/.315/.429 with 14 homers and 46 RBI.

John Mayberry delivered a walk-off RBI single in the 11th inning on Thursday, leading the Phillies to a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Reds. Mayberry entered the game in the eighth inning as a pinch-hitter, and finished the evening 2-for-3. The Phillies loaded the bases with no outs in the 11th, and after Domonic Brown bounced into a fielder's choice that forced a runner at home, Mayberry stepped up with a critical RBI single to left off Alfredo Simon. A popular preseason sleeper option, Mayberry has struggled this season, hitting just .238 with 11 homers and 32 RBI while striking out 81 times in 311 at-bats.

John Mayberry hit a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's 12-inning win over the Giants. Mayberry took Barry Zito deep in the fourth before tagging him again in the eighth. His seventh and eighth bombs of the season were his first since June 19. Mayberry is off-the-radar in shallower mixed leagues.

John Mayberry, Jr. clubbed a three-run homer Saturday against the Blue Jays. Mayberry has gone deep in two out of his last three games. While it's a positive sign, he has just four homers and a .612 OPS over 158 at-bats this season. He'll need to sustain a long hot streak before returning to relevancy in mixed fantasy leagues.

John Mayberry Jr. went 0-for-3 in his start in left field Saturday against the Nationals. Mayberry has been limited to playing against lefties lately, and he hasn't done much with what at-bats he's gotten. He's down to .207, and he has a dreadful 19/1 K/BB ratio in 58 at-bats. His last RBI came on April 15.

Starting for the first time in four games, John Mayberry doubled and singled Monday against the Diamondbacks. It'd help the Phillies a lot if Mayberry could get hot, but tonight's start was just his third in nine games. Maybe it will lead to more action. Besides the two hits, he also collected an outfield assist. Juan Pierre hasn't had one of those since 2002.

John Mayberry is not in the Phillies' lineup Sunday for the sixth time in the last eight games. Juan Pierre has basically turned into the Phillies' everyday left fielder, while Mayberry has been relegated to occasional time in left and at first base. The 28-year-old has struggled out of the gate with a .179/.179/.205 batting line following a mini-breakout last season. He should be on fantasy benches until further notice.

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Wednesday that John Mayberry Jr. "will get every chance in the world to be a regular player" next season. And there's every reason to believe it will happen, as Raul Ibanez is set to hit free agency, Ryan Howard is recovering from Achilles tendon surgery and Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. indicated Tuesday that he would like Domonic Brown to spend another year in the minor leagues. While Mayberry did most of his damage against left-handed pitching this season, he batted .273/.341/.513 with 15 homers, 49 RBI and an .854 OPS over 296 plate appearances. He'll open 2012 as a legitimate sleeper in fantasy leagues.

John Mayberry Jr. is starting in left field Tuesday night in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cardinals. Raul Ibanez, who struggles against left-handed pitchers, will start the game on the bench against Cardinals southpaw Jaime Garcia. He'll be available to pinch hit. Mayberry Jr. batted .306 with eight homers and a .953 OPS against lefties during the regular season.