Statcast Fastball Usage Studs and Duds for Week 19

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitchers advanced stats and StatCast studs and duds article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two studs and two duds, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. This week I will be using Statcast's pitch arsenal tab to look at starters' four-seam fastball […]

John Means Has Mediocre Return Start Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means had an ok start back from the IL in Wednesday's 14-2 loss to the Yankees. Means, who had been out with left shoulder inflammation, allowed four runs on five hits (including a three-run home run) and a walk with five strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings pitched. Fantasy owners should […]

Jonathan Villar Hits For Cycle Monday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar had a landmark game in Monday's 9-6 loss to the Yankees, hitting for the cycle in just the fifth time in O's history. Villar was left with just a single to go in his last at-bat but was facing Aroldis Chapman and was able to go the other way […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers - Buy or Sell for Week 19

Welcome back to the strikeout rate risers and fallers series for Week 19! Each week we will take a look at two K% risers and two fallers, analyze what is behind those changes, and then decide if they are actionable. A pitcher can best control their fate by generating swings and misses, so this exercise […]

Donovan Solano Stays Hot Sunday

San Francisco Giants middle infielder Donovan Solano continued to surprise with his bat in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Rockies, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 31-year-old now owns a .343 /374/.496 slash line with four HR and 18 RBI in 147 plate appearances. While he […]

Tyler Beede Gets Hit Hard Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede fell to 3-6 in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Rockies. Beede pitched just 3 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and two walks with three strikeouts. The 26-year-old now owns a 5.38 ERA with 69 strikeouts and 34 walks in 73 2/3 […]

Dereck Rodriguez Gets Hit Hard On Thursday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Dereck Rodriguez had a poor showing in Thursday's 10-2 loss to the Phillies. Rodriguez had been called up from Triple-A Sacramento for the start but lasted just three innings, allowing seven runs (four earned) on eight hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with no strikeouts. The 27-year-old has […]

Hanser Alberto Fouls Ball Off Shin, X-Rays Negative

Baltimore Orioles second/third baseman Hanser Alberto exited Thursday's game after fouling a ball off his shin in the seventh inning. He ended up hitting a single and was able to run the bases before leaving the game. X-rays came back negative, per MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko. This is a relief for both the O's and fantasy […]

Trey Mancini Belts 25th Home Run Of Season Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 11-2 loss to the Blue Jays. Mancini took Jason Adam deep in the eighth inning for his 25th HR of the season. He now has a career-high in HR with two months left in the season as well as a […]

Tyler Beede Takes Loss In Mediocre Start Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede fell to 3-5 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Giants. Beede pitched five innings, allowing four runs on 10 hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. The 26-year-old now has a 5.01 ERA with 66 strikeouts and 32 walks in 70 IP. While […]

Trey Mancini Plates Two Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini did his part in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Padres, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. The 27-year-old now owns a .282/.344/.534 slash line with 24 home runs and 55 RBI on the season. Mancini has been mentioned as the O's […]

Renato Nunez Caps Hot July Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez closed out a strong July in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Padres. Nunez went 2-for-5 with two singles, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 25-year-old has swung a hot bat all July, hitting .304 with seven home runs and 19 RBI. He has shown his power potential all […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds: Hard-Hit Rate for Week 18

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitchers Statcast studs and duds article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two risers and two fallers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. This stat is one that is similar to one I have written about before (exit velocity), and that stat […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers - Buy or Sell for Week 18

Welcome back to the strikeout rate risers and fallers series for Week 18! Each week we will take a look at two K% risers and two fallers, analyze what is behind those changes, and then decide if they are actionable. A pitcher can best control their fate by generating swings and misses, so this exercise […]

Mike Yastrzemski Plates Two On Four Hits Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski had a great day at the plate in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Padres, going 4-for-5 with two singles, two doubles, and two RBI. The 28-year-old has played well for the Giants this season and now has a .275/.322/.505 slash line with nine home runs and 31 RBI in […]

Will Smith Earns Ugly Save Sunday

San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith escaped with his 26th save of the season in Sunday's 7-6 game against the Padres. Smith came on to pitch the ninth inning up by three and proceeded to allow a single and a two-run home run before getting the third out. He also struck out a batter. Despite […]

Madison Bumgarner Earns Win Before Trade Deadline

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner improved to 6-7 in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Padres. Bumgarner pitched seven innings, allowing four runs on four hits (including a three-run home run) and two walks with six strikeouts. Bumgarner now has a 3.74 ERA with 140 strikeouts and 29 walks in 139 2/3 IP this […]

Dylan Bundy Puts Forth Another Mediocre Start Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy turned in yet another lackluster start in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Angels. Bundy pitched five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits (including two home runs) and two walks with three strikeouts. The 26-year-old continued to disappoint and now owns a 5.24 ERA with a 2.01 HR/9 rate. […]

Mychal Givens Takes Loss Sunday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens fell to 1-5 in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Angels. Givens entered the game with one out and nobody on in the bottom of the ninth and the game tied. After working the count full, Givens allowed a walk-off home run to Matt Thaiss to lose the game. Givens […]

Jonathan Villar Plates Two, Steals Base Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan had a nice overall game in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Angels, going 3-for-4 with two singles, a double, two RBI, and a stolen base. The 28-year-old has been a serviceable fantasy option this season, posting a .262/.326/.421 slash line with 13 home runs, 47 RBI, and 22 stolen bases. […]

John Means' MRI Shows Normal Wear And Tear

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means' MRI came back showing minor rotator cuff inflammation Sunday, per MLB.com's Joe Trezza. There was no structural damage, leading the O's to hope that Means could return to the team when eligible next weekend. Means was the team's only All-Star and has an 8-6 record with a 3.12 ERA, […]

Anthony Santander Doubles, Homers Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander stayed hot in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 24-year-old has done quite well this season and now has a .299/.345/.513 slash line with eight HR and 25 RBI in 169 plate appearances. Santander is certainly fantasy-relevant […]

John Means Takes Loss In Short Wednesday Outing

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means lasted just 3 1/3 innings in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks, allowing three runs on six hits (including a three-run home run) and three walks with four strikeouts. The All-Star has started slow since the break, posting a 6.46 ERA over his last three starts. Unfortunately, it looks […]

Stephen Vogt Picks Up Three Hits Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Stephen Vogt stayed hot in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Cubs, going 3-for-4 with a single, two doubles, an RBI, and a strikeout. The veteran has been on fire since the All-Star break, batting .357 with eight extra-base hits and six RBI. He is worth a look in two-catcher leagues given […]

Tyler Beede Takes Loss Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede fell to 3-4 in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Cubs. Beede pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on 10 hits (including three home runs) and one walk with seven strikeouts. The 26-year-old has been inconsistent all season due to his command issues and now has a 4.85 […]

Dwight Smith Jr. Hits Three-Run Home Run Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. went 2-for-4 with a single, a three-run home run, and a strikeout in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks. Smith Jr. took Merrill Kelly deep in the third inning for his 12th HR of the season. The 26-year-old has cooled off considerably after his hot start to the season […]

Renato Nunez Homers In Second Straight Game Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez continued to flex his muscle in Tuesday's . 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-3 with an RBI single, a solo home run, and a walk. The second-inning laser was Nunez's third in his last seven games and his 24th of the season. The 25-year-old is on another […]

Dylan Bundy Pitches Well In Win Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy improved to 5-11 in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks. Bundy pitched six innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks with five strikeouts. The 26-year-old now has a 5.14 ERA with 102 strikeouts and 35 walks in 98 IP. He just hasn't been good this season, […]

Pitcher Studs and Duds - BABIP for Week 17

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitchers risers and fallers article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two risers and two fallers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. I wrote about this stat early in the season, but it is worth revisiting now that we have much more […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers - Buy or Sell for Week 17

Welcome back to the strikeout rate risers and fallers series for Week 17! I skipped week 16 due to the shortened week, but we now have over a full week of data since the All-Star break. Each week we will take a look at two K% risers and two fallers, analyze what is behind those […]