Johnny Cueto Activated Thursday, Pitches In Relief

The San Francisco Giants activated starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) off the injured list prior to Thursday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Scott Kazmir started the game for the Giants but exited with a hamstring strain after recording just a single out. Cueto was called upon in the third inning for his first career relief […]

Grayson Rodriguez Earns Pitching Prospect Of The Year

Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez was announced as MLB Pipeline's Pitching Prospect of the Year Thursday. The number 8 overall prospect and top pitching prospect in baseball compiled a 2.36 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and crazy 40.5% strikeout rate over 23 starts between High-A and Double-A. Rodriguez is just 21 years old, so his […]

Cedric Mullins Goes Hitless Again Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox. The 27-year-old has had a fantastic season overall but is not pulling through in the final week of the season, managing just one hit with seven strikeouts. Mullins has been a huge fantasy asset and one of […]

Alexander Wells Ends Season With Win Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alexander Wells improved to 2-3 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox. Wells pitched 6 innings, allowing one run on three hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with two strikeouts. The 24-year-old had a poor 6.75 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and 13.2% strikeout rate through 42 2/3 IP […]

Ryan Mountcastle Crushes 33rd Homer Of Season Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle continued to put his power on display in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox, going 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. Mountcastle turned on a third-inning Nick Pivetta fastball, launching it into the O's bullpen to put them ahead. The 24-year-old has had […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hits 32nd Homer Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle went yard again in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox, going 1-for-4 with a two-run HR and three strikeouts. The 24-year-old rookie destroyed a sixth-inning Chris Sale offering into the left-field seats to tie the game. Mountcastle has had a great season for the O's and fantasy managers, […]

Cole Sulser Earns Eighth Save Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cole Sulser picked up his eighth save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox. Sulser entered the game to pitch the ninth up by two and pitched a 1-2-3 inning through the middle of the lineup without any strikeouts. While not all that fantasy relevant, Sulser has […]

Bruce Zimmermann Solid In Tuesday Return

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann had an encouraging start in his return from the injured list Tuesday, taking a no-decision in the 4-2 win over the Red Sox. Zimmermann pitched 4 innings, allowing one run on two hits (including a home run) and two walks with two strikeouts. The 26-year-old had been on the […]

Johnny Cueto Could Be Activated Soon

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) is coming along "really well" in his rehab and could be activated soon, manager Gabe Kapler said Tuesday. The veteran has been on the injured list since the end of August with a right elbow strain, but he had an encouraging rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Sep. […]

Buster Posey Collects Two More Hits Tuesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey continued his great season in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, an RBI, and a walk. The 34-year-old is having one of the best offensive seasons of his career, slashing .302/.388/.501 with 18 home runs and 51 RBI. After posting mediocre numbers […]

Tyler Rogers Allows Two Runs In Eighth Inning Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers had a rare poor outing in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Rogers came on to pitch the eighth inning up by four and allowed two runs on two hits and a walk with a strikeout. The side-armer has been fantastic for the Giants this season despite this […]

Camilo Doval Earns First Career Save Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval picked up his first career save in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks. With Jake McGee (oblique) on the injured list, the closer role has typically been assigned to Tyler Rogers. However, Rogers came in to pitch the eighth inning and allowed two runs, leaving the Giants only […]

Logan Webb Takes No-Decision Tuesday In Strong Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb turned in another great start in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Webb pitched 5 innings, allowing one run (none earned) on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts. The 24-year-old has been a rotation anchor for the Giants in the second half and is now 10-3 […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - End of Season Review

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Every week I have selected an advanced stat, chosen two top performers and two under-performers, and analyzed what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. I have covered both Statcast and Fangraphs metrics to help identify hidden value as well as sell-high candidates. With […]

Tommy La Stella Hits Leadoff Homer Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second/third baseman Tommy La Stella got things going in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Padres, going 1-for-5 with a leadoff home run and a strikeout. La Stella lined a 2-2 Joe Musgrove breaking pitch just over the right-field wall to give the Giants an early lead. The veteran has slashed .241/.299/.401 with […]

Tyler Rogers Earns 13th Save Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers notched his 13th save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Padres. Rogers entered the game in the ninth inning up by one. Wil Myers reached first to start the inning on a fielding error, then Rogers struck out Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake Cronenworth singled. […]

Kevin Gausman Stumbles Again Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in his second straight subpar start in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Padres. Gausman pitched just 4 innings, allowing four runs on nine hits (including three home runs) and no walks with three strikeouts. Gausman's last two starts have both been against the Padres and he has […]

Heston Kjerstad Takes Batting Practice Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad (heart) took part in baseball activity Tuesday for the first time in over a year, taking batting practice at the O's complex in Florida. The O's No. 2 overall pick in 2020 has been inactive for the past year as a result of his heart condition, so this is […]

Anthony DeSclafani Takes Tough Loss Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani fell to 12-7 in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Braves. DeSclafani pitched 6 innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including a two-run home run) and no walks with six strikeouts. Despite the loss, he has pitched very well all season and now has a 3.23 ERA and […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - SIERA For Week 26

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I have selected an advanced stat, chosen two top performers and two under-performers, and analyzed what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. As the season winds down, I'll revisit one of my favorite metrics: SIERA.  SIERA is a great metric […]

Evan Longoria Hits 13th Homer Of Season Thursday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria was at it again in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Padres, going 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run. Longo launched an eighth-inning Tim Hill offering into the left-field seats for his 13th HR of the season. The veteran has hit well when healthy this season […]

Kevin Gausman Takes Sixth Loss Of Season Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman fell to 14-6 in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Padres. Gausman pitched 5 innings, allowing four runs on eight hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts. It was one of his worst starts of the season in terms of runs allowed, which speaks […]

Austin Hays Hits Walk-Off Single Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays made his one hit count in Thursday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Yankees, going 1-for-5 with an RBI single to win the game and a strikeout. Hays came to the plate in the bottom of the 10th inning with one out and the bases loaded. With the infield in, he […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hits 29th Homer Of Season Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Thursday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Yankees. Mountcastle demolished a sixth-inning Jordan Montgomery pitch over the center-field wall for his 29th HR of the season. The 24-year-old now holds the O's record for most HR by a rookie. […]

Chris Ellis Has Mediocre Start Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Ellis turned in a middling start in Thursday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Yankees. Ellis pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and four walks with three strikeouts. While he hasn't pitched deep into games, Ellis has pitched well for the O's, […]

Austin Hays Homers Twice Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays had a huge game in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a two-run HR, and two strikeouts. Hays smashed his two HR in the sixth and eighth innings for his 19th and 20th long balls of the season. The 26-year-old has been on […]

John Means Takes No-Decision Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means did not factor in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees. Means pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. He was in line for the win going into the ninth inning with the O's up 3-2. […]

Brandon Belt Stays Hot With Another Homer Wednesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt continued to hit for power in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Padres, going 2-for-5 with a single, a solo home run, and two strikeouts. Belt's seventh-inning HR was his 25th of the season and his fifth in the last eight games. The veteran has been a contributor all […]

Kris Bryant Hits 25th Homer Of Season Wednesday

San Francisco Giants corner infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant hit one of the team's four home runs in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Padres, going 1-for-2 with a solo shot and two walks. Bryant took Joe Musgrove deep in the sixth inning for his 25th HR of the season. Bryant has been pretty much in line with […]

Tommy La Stella Collects Two More Hits, RBI Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second/third baseman Tommy La Stella continued his hot streak in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Padres, going 2-for-4 with two singles, an RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. The veteran has picked things up at the plate lately, slashing .308/.379/.615 with two home runs and eight RBI in his last seven games. […]