Maikel Franco Goes Hitless In Friday Return

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco returned from the injured list Friday, going 0-for-3 in the 6-1 win over the Nationals. Franco had been out since July 7 with a sprained ankle, but should resume his regular duties at third base now that he has been activated. Franco had a great 2020 season but is […]

Ramon Urias Plates Two Friday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Ramon Urias continued to produce at the plate in Friday's 6-1 win over the Nationals, going 1-for-4 with a single, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 27-year-old has done a nice job at the plate this season, slashing .285/.350/.415 with four home runs and 20 RBI. However, he doesn't hit for […]

Pat Valaika Hits Two Homers Friday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Pat Valaika went yard twice in Friday's 6-1 win over the Nationals, going 2-for-3 with a solo home run in the fifth inning and another solo HR in the seventh. Valaika has now hit three HR in the last two games. Despite that, he still carries a disappointing .196/.257/.298 slash line […]

Mike Yastrzemski Homers In Second Straight Game Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski continued to flex his muscle in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts. Yaz got things started for the Giants in the first inning by hammering a Julio Urias fastball into the right-field seats for his second HR in the […]

Wilmer Flores Plays Hero With Homer Wednesday

San Francisco Giants second/third baseman made his one hit count in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers, going 1-for-4 with a two-run, go-ahead home run. Down 2-1 in the ninth inning, Flores clobbered a Kenley Jansen fastball into the left-field seats to put the Giants up 3-2. The 29-year-old has done a serviceable job at […]

Tyler Rogers Earns Redemption Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers got back on the right track in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers, picking up his 11th save of the season. Rogers, who blew the save in the previous game, came on to pitch the ninth inning up by two and pitched a 1-2-3 inning. The side-armer has […]

Logan Webb Turns In Decent Start Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb took a no-decision in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers. Webb pitched 5 innings, allowing two runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with five strikeouts. The 24-year-old has looked good in his three starts since returning from the injured list in July, […]

Ryan Mountcastle Homers, Plates Two Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle had a solid day at the plate in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Rays, going 2-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, two RBI, and a walk. The 24-year-old has picked things up after a very slow start to the season and now has a .251/.298/.443 slash line […]

Alexander Wells Makes Serviceable Spot Start Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Alexander Wells had a successful spot start in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. Wells was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to fill in for Keegan Akin (Covid-19), pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing three runs on five hits (including two home runs) and two walks with seven strikeouts. The 24-year-old has only […]

Mike Yastrzemski Hits Two-Run Homer Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski picked up his 15th home run of the season in Tuesday's 8-6 loss to the Dodgers, going 1-for-4 with a two-run shot. Yaz smashed a fifth-inning Josiah Gray off-speed pitch into the right-field bullpen to extend the Giants' lead to 6-1. The 30-year-old has posted lackluster numbers this season, […]

Tyler Rogers Implodes Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers blew the save and took the loss in Tuesday's 8-6 game against the Dodgers. Rogers came on to pitch the ninth inning up a run. He clearly did not have his stuff, walking the first two hitters before serving up a slider in the middle of the plate […]

Alex Wood Takes Tough No-Decision Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood gave his team a chance to win but came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 8-6 loss to the Dodgers. Wood pitched 5 innings, allowing three runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts. He left the game with a lead, […]

Keegan Akin, Anthony Santander On Covid-19 Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed starting pitcher Keegan Akin and outfielder Anthony Santander on the Covid-19 injured list Wednesday, per BaltimoreBaseball.com's Rich Dubroff. Akin, who was scheduled to start, will be replaced by left-hander Alexander Wells. Ryan McKenna, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday to make room for John Means was recalled as well. […]

John Means Hit Hard In Tuesday Return

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means looked rusty in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Rays. Means, who had not pitched in the big leagues since early June while recovering from a left shoulder strain, allowed five runs on seven hits (including two home runs) and no walks with two strikeouts over 5 innings pitched. It […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Second Half Preview

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. I have covered both Statcast and Fangraphs metrics to help identify hidden value as well as sell-high candidates. The […]

Thairo Estrada Plates Two Monday

San Francisco Giants utility man Thairo Estrada had another nice day at the plate in Monday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, and two RBI. The 25-year-old has hit well in limited playing time so far this season, slashing .343/.410/.486 with one home run and 10 RBI in 39 […]

Wilmer Flores Hits Solo Home Run Monday

San Francisco Giants second/third baseman Wilmer Flores made his one hit count in Monday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers, going 1-for-5 with a solo home run. Flores went back-to-back with Buster Posey in the first inning, tagging a Tony Gonsolin fastball into the left-center field seats for his 10th HR of the season. Flores has […]

Buster Posey Homers In Monday Return

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey wasted no time in contributing in his first game back from the injured list in Monday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers. The veteran backstop, who had been dealing with a left thumb contusion went 2-for-5 with a single, a two-run home run, and a strikeout. Posey got the Giants […]

Kevin Gausman Tosses Short Outing Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman uncharacteristically did not pitch deep into Monday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers. Gausman pitched just 3 innings, needing 80 pitches while allowing two runs on three hits (including back-to-back home runs) and three walks with five strikeouts. He was off of his schedule, as his first second-half start […]

Reyes Moronta To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (flexor strain) was scheduled to throw a bullpen session at Triple-A Sacramento this past Sunday and is supposed to begin a rehab assignment early next week. Moronta missed the 2020 season with a right shoulder strain and has pitched just 4 innings this season before landing on the […]

Trey Mancini Collects Two Hits Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini went 2-for-4 with two singles, a walk, and two strikeouts in Monday's 6-1 win over the Rays. Mancini started the season strong but has cooled off over the past few months and is now slashing .258/.333/.457 with 16 home runs and 57 RBI. Hopefully, he can get a few […]

Pat Valaika Plates Two Monday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Pat Valaika went 1-for-4 with a two-RBI single and a strikeout in Monday's 6-1 win over the Rays. He delivered a big sixth-inning hit to double the O's lead. The 28-year-old had a solid 2020 season but has failed to replicate it in 2021, slashing .187/.249/.239 with one home run and […]

Spenser Watkins Turns In Another Strong Start Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Spenser Watkins turned in his third consecutive solid start in Monday's 6-1 win over the Rays. Watkins pitched 6 innings, allowing a single run on four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts. The 28-year-old rookie has looked great in a small sample this season for the O's, going 2-0 with […]

Orioles Sign First-Rounder Colton Cowser

The Baltimore Orioles signed first-rounder Colton Cowser (fifth overall) on Saturday to a contract worth $4.9 million. The Sam Houston State outfielder signed for roughly four-fifths of the slot value of the fifth overall pick ($6.2 million). Cowser was considered one of the top college bats in this season's draft and is known for his […]

Maikel Franco Taking Ground Balls, Playing Catch

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (ankle) is feeling good and progressing after being placed on the injured list in late June with a right ankle sprain. Franco has been taking ground balls and playing catch with the team. Manager Brandon Hyde expects him to make a few rehab starts "somewhere" before returning to the […]

Grayson Rodriguez Strikes Out Career-High 12 Sunday

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez hit a career milestone in Sunday's Game 1 6-2 win over Double-A Erie. Rodriguez pitched 5 innings, allowing one unearned run on two hits and a walk with a career-high 12 strikeouts. The O's have been in desperate need of pitching help this season, but baseball's number 19 prospect […]

Ramon Urias Plates Two Sunday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Ramon Urias continued to hit in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Royals, going 2-for-5 with two singles, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 27-year-old has been productive in limited playing time this season, slashing .287/.354/.435 with hour home runs and 16 RBI. However, his lack of power and the lineup around […]

Matt Harvey Earns Win Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey turned in a solid start in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Royals. Harvey pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and a walk with two strikeouts. Strong starts have been very hard to come by for the O's pitching staff this season, and Harvey is now 4-10 with […]

Darin Ruf Hits 10th Homer Of Season Sunday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf provided the team's only run in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals, going 1-for-1 with a solo homer and a walk. Ruf smashed a fourth-inning Wade LeBlanc offering into Big Mac Land for his 10th HR of the season. The veteran has been a surprising contributor at the […]

Johnny Cueto Pitches Well, Takes No-Decision Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto turned in a solid start in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals. Cueto pitched 5 innings, allowing a single run on two hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with five strikeouts. Unfortunately, the Giants weren't able to generate much on the offensive side. The veteran […]