Jake McGee Earns 13th Save Of Season Monday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee shut the door in Monday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks, earning his 13th save of the season. McGee entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by three and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. The veteran is now in the top-10 […]

Alex Wood Back On Track With Monday Win

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood had a nice bounce-back start in Monday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks. Wood pitched six innings, allowing two runs on four hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts. Wood's previous three starts had been relatively poor after a hot start to the season, […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Slider Profiles for Week 12

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I will select an advanced stat, choose two top performers and two under-performers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. For the past two weeks I have looked at pitchers' various movement profiles for curveballs and changeups using Statcast's […]

Cedric Mullins Swipes Two Bags Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins stayed busy on the base paths in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Indians. Mullins went 1-for-3 with a single, a walk, a strikeout, and two stolen bases. The 26-year-old has displayed average, power, and speed this season, slashing .321/.389/.524 with nine home runs, 19 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. He […]

Dean Kremer Remains Winless Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer continued to find poor results in his return to the lineup in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Indians. Kremer fell to 0-6, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits and no walks with two strikeouts through 5 1/3 innings pitched. The 25-year-old just hasn't managed to pitch well […]

Johnny Cueto Allows Two Homers In Loss Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto fell to 4-3 in Sunday's 5-0 loss to the Nationals. Cueto pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits (including two home runs) and three walks with two strikeouts. The veteran has pitched relatively better overall this season but has been inconsistent and now […]

Adley Rutschman Homers Again Sunday

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman stayed hot in Double-A Bowie's 10-0 win over Binghamton. The number 2 prospect in baseball played first base and went 3-for-6 with a solo home run, his 10th of the season, and two RBI. Rutschman has performed as well as anyone could have hoped to this point, slashing .298/.428/.571 […]

Bruce Zimmermann Takes Loss Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann fell to 4-4 in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Rays. Zimmermann turned in a decent start, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks with three strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings. However, his offense couldn't give him much run support. The 26-year-old has been uninspiring this season, compiling […]

Buster Posey Hits 11th Homer Of Season Friday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey provided the only run the Giants needed in Friday's 1-0 win over the Nationals, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. Posey took a fourth-inning Paolo Espino breaking ball just over the left-center wall to give the Giants the lead. The veteran is having […]

Anthony DeSclafani Tosses Another Complete-Game Shutout

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani was excellent in Friday's 1-0 win over the Nationals. DeSclafani pitched all nine innings, allowing just two hits and a walk with eight strikeouts. It was his second complete-game shutout of the season, bringing his overall record to 6-2 and his ERA to 3.09. Like several other Giants […]

Trey Mancini Hits 12th Homer Of Season Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini produced both of the team's runs in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Rays, going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk. Mancini golfed a third-inning Ryan Yarbrough offering into the left-field corner for his 12th HR of the season and 46th and 47th RBI. Mancini has been […]

Keegan Akin Takes Loss Friday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin took his first loss of the season in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Rays. Akin pitched four innings, allowing three runs on five hits (including a two-run home run) and three walks with two strikeouts. It was just Akin's third start of the season, so it is not that surprising […]

Austin Hays Returns From Injured List Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday and will bat fifth against the Rays. Hays has been out of action while recovering from a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old has slashed .252/.319/.455 over 32 games, so both the O's and fantasy managers will be happy to see him back. Ryan […]

Adley Rutschman Extends On-Base Streak To 19 Games

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman stayed red hot in Thursday's 7-4 win over Double-A Binghamton, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. The number 2 overall prospect now has a six-game hitting streak and a 19-game on-base streak. He also has nine HR on the season, three of which have come in the last […]

Matt Harvey Hit Hard By Former Team Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey did not fare well against the Mets in Wednesday's 14-1 rout. Harvey pitched just three innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and a walk with two strikeouts. The season had started off well for Harvey, but he has now relapsed back into the poor […]

Chadwick Tromp Hits Solo Home Run Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Chadwick Tromp had a nice day at the plate in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Rangers, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. Tromp followed up teammate Jason Vosler's fifth-inning solo shot with one of his own to put the Giants up 2-0. The 26-year-old […]

Jake McGee Takes Loss Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee took his second loss of the season in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Rangers. McGee entered to pitch the bottom of the 11th inning with the game tied and an automatic runner on second. He got the first two batters out, intentionally walked Isiah Kiner-Falefa, then gave […]

Tyler Roger Blows Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers blew his fourth save of the season in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Rangers. Rogers came into the game to pitch the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single to Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who then stole second base. Rogers got the first out on […]

Brandon Belt Collects Three Hits In Tuesday Return

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt had an encouraging first game back from the injured list in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers. Belt went 3-for-4 with three singles and a walk. The Giants will be glad to see Belt (who was dealing with an oblique injury) back in the lineup, as they are […]

Mike Tauchman Hits Grand Slam Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Tauchman made his lone hit count in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers, going 1-for-4 with a grand slam. Tauchman put the Giants ahead in the eighth inning by lining a Josh Sborz offering just over the right-field wall. It was a big moment for Tauchman, but he has struggled […]

Alex Wood Turns In Mediocre Start Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood turned in a middling performance in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers. Wood pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with two strikeouts. The 30-year-old has been solid for the Giants and fantasy managers overall this season, […]

Brandon Crawford Has Historic Day Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford achieved several career milestones in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers. He set a franchise record by making his 1,326th career appearance at shortstop for the Giants and also had his fifth career multi-homer game, going 2-for-3 with a pair of two-run HR and two walks. The veteran has […]

Pat Valaika Plates Three Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Pat Valaika had a big day at the plate in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mets. Valaika went 2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI, and a strikeout. The 28-year-old had a decent 2020 season but has struggled at the plate this season, slashing just .183/.227/.268 with limited playing time. He offers […]

Anthony Santander Hits Solo Homer Tuesday, Heating Up

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander continued to get things going at the plate in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mets, going 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, a walks, and a strikeout. Santander smashed an eighth-inning Drew Smith offering into the right-center seats for his fourth HR of the season. Santander had missed […]

Maikel Franco Hits Three-Run Home Run Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco did his part in Tuesday's 10-3 rout of the Mets, going 2-for-3 with a double, a three-run home run, and a strikeout. Franco broke the game open in the fifth inning by obliterating a Robert Gsellman fastball deep into the left-field seats. Franco has had a disappointing season despite […]

Bruce Zimmermann Earns Win Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann turned in a solid start in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mets. Zimmermann pitched five innings, allowing two runs on two hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with seven strikeouts. The 26-year-old now has a 4-3 record with a 4.83 ERA on the season. His next […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Playing Right Field Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. will bat leadoff and play right field in Tuesday's game at the Rangers. The 27-year-old had been playing first base but will shift to his natural outfield position with Brandon Belt being activated from the injured list. Wade Jr. has hit well in his limited time with […]

Brandon Belt Activated Tuesday, Batting Fourth

The San Francisco Giants activated first baseman Brandon Belt from the 10-day injured list Tuesday ahead of their matchup with the Rangers on the road. The veteran had been recovering from an oblique injury but will play first base and bat fourth. Belt's return will be welcomed by the Giants, who are currently dealing with […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Changeup Profiles for Week 11

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I will select an advanced stat, choose two top performers and two under-performers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. Last week I started taking a look into pitchers' relative success of certain pitches using Statcast's pitch movement […]

Brandon Belt To Return From Injured List Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (oblique) is expected to be activated from the injured list for the team's upcoming road trip against the Rangers Tuesday, per NBC Sports' Alex Pavlovic. Belt's return will be a welcome site for the Giants, who are currently dealing with a host of injuries. The veteran hasn't hit […]