Austin Slater Hits Pinch-Hit Home Run Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater played his part in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, tying the game in the eighth inning with a pinch-hit two-run home run. Entering the game to hit with a runner on second, Slater launched an Alex Young breaking ball into the second deck in left field for his […]

Jason Vosler Hits Pinch-Hit Go-Ahead Homer Wednesday

San Francisco Giants utility man Jason Vosler made his return to the team count in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, hitting a pinch-hit solo home run to put the Giants ahead for good. Joining the team since Brandon Belt (oblique) landed on the 10-day injured list, Vosler entered the game to bat in the […]

Tyler Rogers Earns Shaky Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers held on to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Rogers entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by a run. He allowed two singles, got an out, but then allowed another single to load the bases. He was then able to get […]

Jake McGee Pitches Clean Eighth Inning Wednesday, Earns Hold

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee pitched a 1-2-3- eighth inning with no strikeouts in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, earning his second hold of the season. McGee had started the season as the team's closer and had done a nice job, but several bumpy outings have led to him not seeing save […]

Johnny Cueto Turns In Mediocre Start Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto took a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Cueto pitched five innings, allowing four runs on eight hits and no walks with five strikeouts. The veteran has had a nice season overall, going 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP, and a 20.3% strikeout rate. […]

Trey Mancini Collects Another Home Run, RBI Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini continued to produce at the plate in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Twins, going 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, and two strikeouts. Mancini obliterated a first-inning Michael Pineda breaking pitch into the left-field seats for his 11th HR and 42nd RBI of the season. Mancini has […]

Jorge Lopez Pitches Quality Start, Takes Loss Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez fell to 1-6 in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Twins despite turning in a decent start. Lopez pitched six innings, allowing three runs on four hits (including a three-run home run) and four walks with three strikeouts. Like most of the O's starters, Lopez has been ineffective overall this […]

Brandon Crawford Stays Hot, Plates Three Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford continued his hot May in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-5 with a single, a double, three RBI, and a strikeout. The veteran has had an incredible month, slashing .328/.417/.721 with seven home runs and 22 RBI. He is currently rostered in 67 percent of leagues, so […]

Evan Longoria Homers, Plates Four Tuesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria had a big night at the plate in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The veteran went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a three-run home run, four RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. Longoria has been consistent at the plate as per usual, slashing 257/.357/.456 with six […]

Kevin Gausman Cruises To Win Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has another great start in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Given an early lead, Gausman pitched five scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks with nine strikeouts. The 30-year-old has played the part of the team's ace of staff very well this season, going 5-0 with […]

DJ Stewart Homers In Second Straight Game Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart was at it again in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Twins, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. Stewart took an eighth-inning Alex Colome offering into the center-field bullpen for his second HR in two days and his fourth of the season. The back-to-back HR […]

Dean Kremer Has Another Rough Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer fell to 0-5 in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Twins. Kremer pitched four innings, allowing five runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with five strikeouts. The 25-year-old showed some promise in limited action in 2020, but it simply has not translated this season, […]

Cedric Mullins Plates Two Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins had a nice day at the plate in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Twins, going 2-for-5 with a single, a double, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 26-year-old had a hot April, but has had a more pedestrian May, batting .250 with five RBI and four stolen bases. He has […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hit By Pitch In Hand Tuesday, Exits Game

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle (hand) exited Tuesday's game against the Twins in the sixth inning after being hit by a pitch in the left hand. Mountcastle was struck with a sinker from Jose Berrios. He ran the bases but was replaced in the field the next half-inning. X-rays taken on his hand were […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Swinging-Strike Rate Analysis for Week 9

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. Some metrics may seem simpler than others, but that does not mean that they are less informative. One […]

Jose Marte Promoted To Double-A Richmond Monday

San Francisco Giants minor league relief pitcher Jose Marte was promoted from High-A Eugene to Double-A Richmond on Monday, per Giants reporter Kerry Crowley. The 24-year-old has pitched well this season, compiling 14 strikeouts, three hits and no walks in 6 1/3 innings pitched. The Giants have found success overall this season at the end […]

DJ Stewart Hits Mammoth Two-Run Home Run Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Twins. Stewart got things going after a rain delay by demolishing an eighth-inning Jorge Alcala fastball deep over the right-field wall to give the O's a 3-2 lead. While the HR tonight was certainly impressive, Stewart has […]

Cesar Valdez Blows Fourth Save Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles closer Cesar Valdez had a meltdown in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Twins. Valdez came into the game in the eighth inning up a run with runners on first and third and one out. He allowed a sacrifice fly to tie the game, then gave up a single, a two-RBI double and another RBI […]

Tanner Scott Takes Loss Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Tanner Scott fell to 2-3 in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Twins. Scott came in to pitch the eighth inning up by one run. He allowed a leadoff walk, threw a wild pitch to advance the runner to second, got a strikeout, and allowed a single to put runners on first […]

John Means Has Strong Start Go To Waste Monday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means turned in another solid start in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Twins. Means pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including two solo home runs) and no walks with five strikeouts. However, the O's bullpen gave up six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, putting […]

Buster Posey Hits Ninth Homer Of Season Saturday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey continued his power surge in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. Posey took Alex Vesia deep in the eighth inning for his ninth HR of the season. The veteran has been a huge power asset this season, slashing .355/.430/.645 with 17 RBI. […]

Scott Kazmir Makes First Start In Five Years Saturday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Scott Kazmir made his first big league start in five years in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers. Kazmir took the loss but pitched well, allowing one run on two hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with two strikeouts over four innings. Kazmir said about his start, "I'm […]

Bruce Zimmermann Gets Hits Hard Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann turned in another poor start in Saturday's 12-9 loss to the Nationals. Zimmermann pitched just three innings, allowing five runs on seven hits (including a grand slam) and a walk with two strikeouts. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, compiling a bloated 5.59 ERA across seven starts. His next […]

Anthony Santander Collects Three Hits, Homers Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander had an encouraging day at the plate in Saturday's 12-9 loss to the Nationals. Santander went 3-for-3 with two singles, a solo home run, and a walk in his second game back since being activated from the injured list with an ankle injury. The 26-year-old now has a .234/.271/.406 slash […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hits Grand Slam Saturday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle had a big game at the plate in Saturday's 12-9 loss to the Nationals, going 2-for-4 with a double, a grand slam, and a strikeout. Mountcastle smashed a first-inning bases-loaded Jon Lester fastball into the bullpen to give the O's a 5-0 lead. The 24-year-old has had an inconsistent […]

Ryan McKenna Optioned To Triple-A Norfolk Thursday

The Baltimore Orioles optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, per BaltimoreBaseball.com's Rich Dubroff. The move was made to clear a roster spot for Anthony Santander (ankle), who is expected to be activated off of the injured list Friday after recovering from a left ankle sprain. The 24-year-old has struggled with the O's […]

Cesar Valdez Pitches Eighth Inning Thursday

Baltimore Orioles closer Cesar Valdez got in an inning of work in the eighth inning of Thursday's 10-1 blowout loss to the Rays. Valdez allowed no runs on two hits and a walk with a strikeout. Per BaltimoreBaseball.com's Rich Dubroff, manager Brandon Hyde did not want to pitch Valdez today but had no other choice. […]

Maikel Franco Goes Hitless Again Thursday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco continued to struggle at the plate in Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Rays, going 0-for-4. Franco has failed to produce like many of his teammates and has a disappointing .192/.250/.321 slash line this season after having a very productive 2020. Unfortunately, Franco is not worth rostering for fantasy managers […]

Trey Mancini Homers For Third Time In Last Two Games Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini provided the O's only run in Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Rays, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. Mancini took a fourth-inning Rich Hill fastball just over the right-field wall for this third HR in the last two games and his 10th on […]

Dean Kremer Gets Roughed Up Again In Thursday Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer turned in another poor start in Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Rays. Kremer pitched just three innings, allowing four runs on five hits (including two home runs) and four walks with three strikeouts. Things have not gone smoothly for the 25-year-old this season, who is now 0-4 with a […]