John Means Takes No-Decision Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means pitched well in Friday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Yankees. Means pitched 5 innings, allowing two runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with five strikeouts. The 28-year-old has been the team's best starter and has been a useful fantasy pitcher this season, going […]

Thairo Estrada Hits Three-Run Homer Thursday

San Francisco Giants middle infielder Thairo Estrada made his one hit count in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Brewers, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. Estrada added some key insurance runs, launching an eighth-inning, two-out Devin Williams changeup into the left-field seats to extend the Giants' lead to four. He also made a diving […]

Tyler Rogers Earns Fifth Win Of Season Thursday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers picked up his fifth win of the season in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Brewers. Rogers entered the game in the eighth inning with the game tied at one and struck out the side. The Giants then scored four runs in the bottom half of the inning, making […]

Logan Webb Pitches Gem Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb played a large role in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Brewers, snapping the team's four-game losing streak. Webb pitched 7 innings, allowing a single run on four hits and a walk with 10 strikeouts. The 24-year-old has been fantastic this season, going 8-3 with a 2.56 ERA, 1.09 […]

Brandon Belt Hits 20th Homer Of season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Brewers. Belt took Brandon Woodruff deep in the sixth inning for his 20th HR of the season. The veteran has brought the power this season, slashing .247/.351/.552 with 41 RBI in 279 […]

Johnny Cueto Hit Hard Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto did not fare well in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Brewers. Cueto, who was placed on the injured list Monday with cold and flu-like symptoms, must have felt well enough to be reactivated, but the results were not good. He pitched 3 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on […]

Cole Sulser Earns Sixth Save Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cole Sulser picked up his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays. Sulser entered to pitch the ninth inning up by two and threw a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. The 31-year-old has pitched well this season, compiling a 3.12 ERA […]

Keegan Akin Earns Second Consecutive Win Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Keegan Akin picked up his second win of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays. Akin pitched 5 innings, allowing one run on two hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with five strikeouts. The 26-year-old has now strung together two solid starts, but his season […]

Giants Claim Jose Quintana Monday

The San Francisco Giants claimed pitcher Jose Quintana off waivers from the Angels on Monday. Quintana signed a one-year deal with the Angels this season, but compiled a 6.75 ERA and 1.78 WHIP over 53 1/3 innings pitched while dealing with shoulder inflammation. The 32-year-old was great in the beginning of his career, so the […]

Alex Wood, Johnny Cueto To Injured List Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitchers Alex Wood (COVID-19) and Johnny Cueto (undisclosed) were both placed on the injured list on Monday, per NBCSports.com's Alex Pavlovic. Wood was put on the IL on Monday after testing positive. Cueto was also feeling under the weather, but manager Gabe Kapler said he has been testing negative. Cueto was […]

Ryan Mountcastle Homers Again Monday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle stayed red-hot in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays, going 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, two RBI, and a walk. Mountcastle's first-inning blast was his 25th of the season and his second in the last two games. The 24-year-old now has a .349/.386/.762 slash line […]

Chris Ellis Turns In Decent Start Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Ellis turned in an encouraging start in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays. Ellis pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing a single run on two hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with two strikeouts. The 28-year-old has made just three appearances this season but has a 3.09 […]

Cedric Mullins Hits 24th Homer Of Season Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins went 2-for-5 with a single, a two-run home run, and a strikeout in Sunday's 12-8 loss to the Rays. Mullins turned on an eighth-inning Shawn Armstrong fastball, putting it into the right-field seats for his 24th HR of the season. The 26-year-old has had a slow August overall but has […]

Jorge Mateo Hits First Homer As Oriole Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Jorge Mateo stayed red-hot in Sunday's 12-8 loss to the Rays, going 1-for-5 with a two-run home run. The sixth-inning shot was Mateo's third of the season but first with the Orioles, who he joined in the beginning of August. Mateo has been highly effective since joining the O's, slashing .353/.380/.515 with […]

Ryan Mountcastle Collects Four Hits Sunday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle stayed hot at the plate in Sunday's 12-8 loss to the Rays, going 4-for-5 with three singles and a solo home run. The third-inning shot was his 24th of the season. The 24-year-old has really picked things up in August, slashing .349/.386/.762 with seven HR and 14 RBI. He […]

Spenser Watkins Allows Three Homers Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Spenser Watkins turned in another poor start in Sunday's 12-8 loss to the Rays. Watkins pitched 5 innings, allowing six runs on seven hits (including three home runs) and a walk with four strikeouts. The 29-year-old has struggled mightily since his first few starts and now owns a 2-7 record with […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Strikeout Rate For Week 23

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 another broader stat that can has a direct influence on a pitcher's fantasy value: […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Doubles, Steals Base Sunday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. was the only Giants player to find offensive success in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Braves, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, and a stolen base. The 27-year-old has had a nice season overall, slashing .249/.317/.514 with 17 home runs, 43 RBI, and five stolen bases. […]

Sammy Long Hit Hard Sunday Out Of Bullpen

San Francisco Giants pitcher Sammy Long did not offer much resistance as the bulk reliever in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Braves. Long pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with three strikeouts. The 26-year-old has spent time as a starter and out of […]

Anthony DeSclafani Pulled Early In Return Start Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani lasted just 3 innings in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Braves. DeSclafani was activated from the injured list prior to Sunday's start after dealing with a right ankle sprain. He allowed three runs on six hits (including two home runs) and no walks with four strikeouts. He did […]

Ryan Mountcastle Plates Two Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle got in on the action in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Angels, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. The 24-year-old has been a fantasy staple since his slow start to the season and is now slashing .264/.311/.493 with 23 home runs […]

Pedro Severino Plates Six Thursday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino had a massive game at the plate in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Angels. Severino went 2-for-5 with a single, a grand slam, six RBI, and a strikeout. Severino turned on a fifth-inning Jake Petricka fastball, putting it into the O's bullpen to give the O's a 7-1 lead. Despite […]

Keegan Akin Pitches Rare Gem Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Keegan Akin found his groove in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Angels. Akin pitched 7 innings, allowing one run on three hits (including a leadoff home run to Shohei Ohtani) and two walks with six strikeouts. It was the first start all season for Akin in which he pitched 6 innings, […]

Tyler Rogers Earns 12th Save Of Season Thursday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers notched his 12th save of the season in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Mets. Rogers entered the game in the ninth inning up a run and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts to close out the game. The side-armer has pitched very well this season, posting a […]

Alex Wood Pitches Well Thursday, Takes No-Decision

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood took a no-decision in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Mets. Wood pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with five strikeouts. The 30-year-old has had a nice season overall, going 10-4 with a 4.08 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, […]

Kris Bryant Hits Two-Run Homer Thursday

San Francisco Giants corner infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant kept showing his power in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Mets, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and three strikeouts. Bryant clobbered a fourth-inning Carlos Carrasco fastball into the left-field seats for his 24th HR of the season and second in the last two games. The 29-year-old […]

Anthony Santander Collects Three More Hits Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander stayed hot at the plate in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Angels. Santander went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, and a solo home run. The 26-year-old has been on fire in August, slashing .360/.385/.747 with eight HR and 13 RBI. Fantasy managers knew Santander could hit like this based […]

Cedric Mullins Plates Three Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins had a big day at the plate in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Angels. Mullins went 2-for-4 with a single, a leadoff home run, three RBI, and a strikeout. It was nice to see the production from the 26-year-old, as he has been slumping by his standards in August, slashing […]

Brandon Crawford Hits Go-Ahead Double Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford made his one hit count in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Mets. Crawford went 1-for-4 with a go-ahead, two-run double in the eighth inning and a strikeout. He was also caught stealing. The veteran has been a surprise fantasy force this season, slashing .299/.366/.530 with 19 home runs, 73 […]

Jake McGee Earns Exciting Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee made things interesting in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Mets. McGee came on to pitch the ninth inning up by a run. He struck the first hitter out, allowed a single, had another runner reach on a fielding error, got the second out on a pop-out, and then […]