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 […]

Thairo Estrada Continues Hot Start Sunday

San Francisco Giants second baseman/shortstop Thairo Estrada continued to produce at the plate in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and two strikeouts. He also stole his first base of the season. The 25-year-old has been solid since getting called up from Triple-A Sacramento, slashing .339/.403/.536 […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Homers Twice Sunday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. had a huge day at the plate in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates, going 3-for-5 with a double, a pair of solo home runs, and a strikeout. The 27-year-old has been a nice surprise at the plate this season, slashing .264/.349/.581 with 12 HR and 27 […]

Alex Wood Earns Ninth Win Of Season Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood picked up his ninth win of the season in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates. Wood pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing a single run on five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts. The 30-year-old has been solid for the Giants and fantasy managers this season, posting a […]

Maikel Franco Hits 10th Homer Of Season Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Nationals. Franco lined a second-inning Paolo Espino breaking pitch into the left-field seats for his 10th HR of the season. Franco has hit for some power this season but has been highly disappointing overall, slashing .218/.263/.379 […]

Ryan McKenna Does It All Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan McKenna played a huge role in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Nationals. He went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run (the first of his career), and a strikeout. He also made a great diving catch in the sun and scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth […]

Trey Mancini Hits 18th Homer Of Season Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini played his part in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Nationals, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. Mancini kicked off the scoring by obliterating a Paolo Espino fastball beyond the first section of center-field seats in the first inning. Mancini has been having a […]

John Means Takes No-Decision Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means did not factor in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Nationals. Means pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits (including a three-run home run) and a walk with two strikeouts. While his two matchups since returning from the injured list have been tough, Means has looked rusty, […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits 10th Homer Of Season Saturday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. provided half of his team's runs in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Pirates, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. Wade Jr. launched a sixth-inning Wil Crowe offering over the right-field wall for his 10th HR of the season. The 27-year-old has […]

Kevin Gausman Turns In Rare Poor Start Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman produced his worst start of the season in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Pirates. Gausman pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits (including a solo home run) and four walks with two strikeouts. It was one of his few poor starts this season, as he […]

Jorge Lopez Pitches Well In No-Decision Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez fell one out short of being eligible for a win in Friday's 6-1 win over the Nationals. Lopez pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing a single run on four hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with three strikeouts. The 28-year-old has been inconsistent this season and now […]

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 […]