Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers - Buy or Sell for Week 6

Welcome back to the pitching strikeout rate risers and fallers article series! 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 holds […]

Ty Buttrey (RP, LAA) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: We have just over a month of baseball under our belts and the Closer Carousel is already in full swing. Relievers that could see save opportunities are some of the most frequent waiver wire adds, but also are some of the most frequent drops […]

Renato Nunez Goes Hitless Friday, Continues To Slump

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez went 0-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Rays. The 25-year-old, who had started off hot for the O's, is hitting a frigid .100 with no walks and just one extra-base hit in his last seven games. He also has 12 strikeouts in those 26 at-bats. Nunez's low walk […]

Dan Straily Hit Hard Again Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dan Straily fell to 1-2 in Friday's 7-0 loss to the Rays. Straily pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on nine hits (including a three-run home run) and three walks with two strikeouts. The 30-year-old has pitched poorly all season and now has a 7.43 ERA with eight HR allowed […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Undervalued Pitchers for Week 5

Welcome back to the pitching strikeout rate risers and fallers article series! A month of baseball is in the books, meaning that we have at least a decent chunk of data to start diving into. Understanding strikeout trends and the stats behind them can help you determine what a pitcher’s overall fantasy value may be […]

Hanser Alberto Continues To Hit Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles second/third baseman Hanser Alberto went 2-for-5 with two singles and a strikeout in Game 1's 5-4 win over the White Sox. The 26-year-old has had somewhat inconsistent playing time but has been receiving more starts lately, likely because he is hitting .329 in his 79 plate appearances. However, most of his hits have […]

Dwight Smith Stays Hot In Doubleheader

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith continued to produce at the plate in Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, going 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout in Game 1 and 3-for-4 with three singles, an RBI and a walk in Game 2. The 26-year-old has been a surprise all season long and […]

Jonathan Villar Tallies Four Hits Across Doubleheader

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Jonathan Villar had a solid day at the plate in both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a strikeout in Game 1 and 2-for-5 with two singles, a stolen base and two strikeouts in Game 2. The 27-year-old has been a […]

Mychal Givens Earns Multi-Inning Save Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens notched his second save of the season in Game 1's 5-4 win over the White Sox. Givens came into the game in the eighth inning to get the final out and pitched the ninth as well, allowing one hit and no walks with three strikeouts overall. He now leads […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Launch Angle (Week 5)

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitcher studs and duds article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two top performers and two underperformers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. The next stat we will use is one that has become immensely popular and important with the advent of […]

John Means Delivers Pedestrian Start In Monday's Loss

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means fell to 3-3 in Monday's 5-3 loss to the White Sox. Means pitched five innings, allowing four runs on six hits (including two home runs) and a walk with two strikeouts. Despite the lackluster start, Means has done well this season and now owns a 2.81 ERA with 25 […]

Mychal Givens Earns Ugly First Save Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens escaped with his first save of the season in Wednesday's 4-3 game against the White Sox. Givens pitched an uneventful eighth inning and stayed on to pitch the ninth with a two-run lead. He promptly gave up two doubles with an out in between, making it a one-run game. […]

John Means Earns Win In Start Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means pitched well and earned a win in Wednesday's 4-3 game against the White Sox. Means pitched five innings, allowing a single run on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts. The 26-year-old is not currently in the rotation, but based on manager Brandon Hyde's comments after Wednesday's game, it […]

Andrew Cashner Pitches Well, Earns Win Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner took advantage of a favorable matchup and turned in one of his best starts of the year in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the White Sox. Cashner pitched seven innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits and a walk with five strikeouts. The 32-year-old has been decent overall this season […]

Renato Nunez Hits Solo Home Run Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez was at it again offensively in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the White Sox, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. The 25-year-old has been a surprise for the O's this season and has been hot over his past seven games, hitting .296 with […]

Dwight Smith Hits Homer In Return To Lineup Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith seemed to be healthy in Tuesday's 9-1 route of the White Sox after sitting out of Monday's game with a quadriceps injury. Smith went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, his fifth of the season. The 26-year-old has been one of the O's top bats this season and has put together […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Exit Velocity for Week 4

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. The next stat we will use is one that has become immensely popular for hitters but can also be used […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers - Buy or Sell for Week 4

Welcome back to the pitching strikeout rate risers and fallers article series! 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 holds […]

Dylan Bundy Pitches Better But Takes Loss Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy turned in a good start despite taking the loss in Sunday's 4-3 game against the Twins. Bundy pitched six innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk with four strikeouts. Most importantly, Bundy gave up no home runs, which has been his issue since last […]

Jonathan Villar Steals Two Bases With Three Hits Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Villar had a solid offensive day in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Twins. Villar went 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, an RBI, and two stolen bases. The 27-year-old speedster has provided six steals this season, which is tied for sixth-most in baseball. He has also contributed offensively across the […]

Alex Cobb Gets Shelled In Start Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb got lit up in Saturday's Game Two 16-7 drubbing by the Twins. Cobb lasted just 2 2/3 innings, allowing nine runs on 10 hits (including three home runs, two of which came from former-O's Nelson Cruz and Jonathan Schoop) and no walks with two strikeouts. The 31-year-old now has […]

Renato Nunez Mashes Across Doubleheader Saturday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Renato Nunez had a huge offensive day across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins, totaling five hits and three home runs. Nunez went 2-for-5 with a single, a solo HR, and two strikeouts in Game One and 3-for-4 with a single, a solo HR, and a two-run HR in […]

Dwight Smith Jr. Hits Fourth Home Run Of Season Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. had another solid day at the plate in Saturday's Game One 6-5 loss to the Twins. The 26-year-old went 2-for-4 with a single, a two-run home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. Smith Jr. has been a surprise offensive contributor for the O's in all facets this season, as […]

Dan Straily Gives Up Three Home Runs Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dan Straily had a mediocre start in Saturday's Game One 6-5 loss to the Twins. Straily pitched five innings, allowing three runs on six hits (including three solo home runs) and three walks with four strikeouts. Things could have been much worse for Straily, given that all of the HR he […]

Andrew Cashner Pitches Well, Takes No-Decision Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner turned in a solid performance in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Rays. Cashner pitched five innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with six strikeouts. The 32-year-old now has a 3-1 record and a 4.97 ERA on the season with 15 […]

Dylan Bundy Takes Loss But Improves Performance Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy fell to 0-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Rays. Bundy allowed three runs on three hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with five strikeouts over five innings. It was Bundy's best start of the season so far, as it was his first start pitching at […]

Pitcher Studs and Duds - BABIP for Week 3

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. The next stat we will use is BABIP, or batting average on balls in play. BABIP is rooted in three […]

Strikeout Rate Risers and Fallers - Buy or Sell for Week 3

Welcome back to the pitching strikeout rate risers and fallers article series! Each week, we will take a look at two K% risers and two fallers among pitchers, analyze what is behind those changes, and then decide if they are actionable. This exercise is particularly useful for fantasy players because K% holds direct fantasy value […]

Dwight Smith Plates Four Runs Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith had another nice game at the plate in Monday's 8-1 win over the Red Sox. Smith went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and four RBI. The 26-year-old has been a pleasant offensive surprise for the O's, posting a .270/.324/.476 slash line with three home runs, 10 RBI and […]

Dan Straily Earns First Win With Orioles Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dan Straily rebounded nicely in Monday's 8-1 win over the Red Sox. Straily pitched five innings, allowing one run on two hits and a walk with two strikeouts. The 30-year-old now has a 10.24 ERA with two strikeouts, three walks, and four home runs allowed over 9 2/3 IP in his […]