Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Chase Rate For Week 19

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. This week I will focus on a metric that can have interesting implications for fantasy production: chase rate. Chase rate […]

Cedric Mullins Homers, Swipes Two Bags Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins played a big part in Monday's 7-1 win over the Yankees. Mullins went 2-for-5 with a single, a solo home run, a strikeout, and two stolen bases. The 26-year-old All-Star has done it all this season, slashing .322/.385/.549 with 18 HR, 37 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. He has been […]

Jorge Lopez Takes No-Hitter Into Sixth Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez turned in a stellar start in Monday's 7-1 win over the Yankees. Lopez took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a leadoff double and finished with 6 innings pitched, one run allowed on a hit and five walks with four strikeouts. The 28-year-old is now 3-12 with […]

Spenser Watkins Takes Second Straight Loss Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Spenser Watkins fell to 2-2- in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers. Watkins pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts. The 28-year-old rookie now has a 3.81 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across five starts. He looked good in his first few, but […]

Darin Ruf Plates Three Sunday, Heating Up

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf had another nice game at the plate in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Astros, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a two-run home run, three RBI, a strikeout, and a stolen base. The veteran has been hot since the All-Star break, slashing .310/.396/.619 with three HR and […]

Jake McGee Earns 23rd Save Of Season Sunday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee pick up his 23rd save of the season in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Astros. McGee entered the game in the ninth inning up by two and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. The veteran has been solid at the end of games […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Exits Sunday Game Early

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (back) exited Sunday's game against the Astros early with lower back tightness. Wade Jr. had gone 0-for-3 with a walk prior to exiting. Hopefully, Wade Jr. will not have to miss significant time, as he has provided a consistent bat in the […]

Logan Webb Earns Fifth Win Of Season Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb turned in another good start against a tough opponent in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Astros. Webb pitched 6 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits (including a two-run home run) and a walk with three strikeouts. The 24-year-old has pitched well this season, going 5-3 with a […]

Kris Bryant Homers In Giants Debut Sunday

San Francisco Giants corner outfielder/outfielder Kris Bryant made an impact in his Giants debut Sunday in a 5-3 win over the Astros. Playing third base, Bryant went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout. It was the 29-year-old's 19th long ball of the season. Bryant was a huge trade deadline acquisition for the […]

Alexander Wells Takes Loss Thursday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Alexander Wells fell to 1-1 in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers. Wells pitched 5 innings, allowing four runs on seven hits (including a two-run home run) and three walks with four strikeouts. The 24-year-old has now made two starts and two relief appearances for the O's this season and owns a […]

Aaron Sanchez Activated From Injured List Thursday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Aaron Sanchez was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday after recovering from right biceps tightness. Sanchez made just six starts for the Giants before landing on the IL in early May, but had a solid 3.18 ERA. He will shift to the bullpen with the Giants' rotation currently full, which […]

Brandon Crawford Plates Two In Thursday Return

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford had a nice game in his return from the injured list with a left oblique strain. The veteran went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Dodgers. The Giants and fantasy managers will be glad to have Crawford back, […]

Johnny Cueto Wins Tough Matchup Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto improved to 7-5 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Dodgers. Cueto pitched 5 2/3 innings scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks with five strikeouts. The veteran has put together a respectable 3.84 ERA through 17 starts but has been up and down throughout. It would make […]

Sammy Long Pitches Two Scoreless Innings In Wednesday Return

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sammy Long fired two scoreless innings in relief during Wednesday's 8-0 loss to the Dodgers. He allowed two hits and a walk with two strikeouts. This was Long's first appearance with the Dodgers since early July, when he landed on the injured list with a lower back strain. The 26-year-old did […]

Anthony DeSclafani Falls To Dodgers Again Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani fell to 10-5 in Wednesday's 8-0 loss to the Dodgers. DeSclafani pitched just 2 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts. The 31-year-old has pitched well this season with a 3.10 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. However, he has struggled mightily against […]

Ramon Urias Doubles Twice Wednesday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Ramon Urias continued to produce at the plate in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Marlins. Urias went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI, and a walk. The 27-year-old has hit for a nice average this season, slashing .284/.353/.418 with four home runs and 23 RBI. However, his lack of power and […]

Pedro Severino Hits Three-Run Homer Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino made his one hit count in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Marlins, hitting a three-run home run with a strikeout. The second-inning blast put the O's on the board and was Severino's sixth HR of the season. Unfortunately, he has not provided much fantasy value this season, slashing just .229/.306/.348 […]

Trey Mancini Hits 19th Homer Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Marlins. Mancini smashed a third-inning Jordan Holloway pitch into the left-center seats for his 19th HR of the season. He has hit well this season after missing the 2020 season, slashing […]

Jorge Lopez Hit Hard In Wednesday Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez lasted just 2 innings in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Marlins. Lopez allowed five runs on seven hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with two strikeouts. The 28-year-old has had a poor season, going 2-12 with a 6.19 ERA through 21 starts. His next start will […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Day-To-Day With Leg Contusion

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (leg contusion) exited Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers with a right lower leg contusion, per manager Gabe Kapler. He is considered day-to-day. Wade Jr. had gone 0-for-4 with four strikeouts before exiting. The Giants have dealt with various injuries this season, so hopefully Wade Jr.'s won't […]

Jake McGee Earns 21st Save Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee picked up his 21st save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. McGee pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to preserve a one-run lead with no strikeouts. The veteran has been a solid presence in the Giants' bullpen and in fantasy managers' lineups, converting all but […]

Tyler Rogers Earns Win Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers picked up his second win of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. Rogers entered to pitch the top of the eighth inning with the game tied. He allowed no runs on a single and a double with a strikeout. The Giants were able to score […]

Logan Webb Turns In Another Strong Start Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb was solid on the mound once again in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. Webb pitched 6 innings, allowing a single run on three hits and a walk with five strikeouts. The 24-year-old has been great since returning from the injured list in the beginning of July, compiling […]

Austin Hays Hits 10th Homer Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Marlins. Hays crushed a fourth-inning Sandy Alcantara offering into the left-center seats for his 10th HR of the season. Hays has slowly started to pick things up, slashing .249/.305/.443 with 36 RBI. He hasn't […]

Cedric Mullins Hits 17th Homer Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins continued his stellar season in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Marlins, going 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run. Mullins turned on a sixth-inning 99-MPH Sandy Alcantara fastball and put it just over the center-field wall for his 17th HR of the season. The All-Star is slashing .319/.380/.545 […]

Giants Talking To Cubs About Kris Bryant, Joey Bart

The San Francisco Giants have talked with the Chicago Cubs about a potential trade for third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, sources told MLB.com's Jon Morosi on Tuesday. Per Morosi, the Cubs have expressed interest in the Giants' number 2 catching prospect Joey Bart. However, it sounds as though the Giants would want more than just Bryant […]

Spenser Watkins Takes First Loss Of season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Spenser Watkins fell to 2-1 in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Marlins. Watkins pitched 4 innings, allowing four runs on nine hits (including a three-run home run) and a walk with a strikeout. It was the 28-year-old's first stumble this season, who has put together an impressive 3.10 ERA through his […]

Bruce Zimmermann Throws Scoreless Rehab Inning Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann (biceps) threw a scoreless inning in a Monday Florida Complex League game, allowing one hit with a strikeout. The game was later suspended due to rain. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since mid-June with left biceps tendinitis, but he is expected back with the O's by […]

Tyler Wells Could Close When Healthy

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Tyler Wells (tendinitis) said that he would like to get the chance to close games for the O's when he returns from the injured list with right wrist tendinitis, per MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko. The 26-year-old's last four appearances prior to his IL stint all came in the ninth inning, though none […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - BABIP For Week 18

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. With the second half now under way, I will get back to picking specific metrics to dive into. This […]