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 […]

Darin Ruf Falls Triple Shy Of Cycle Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf had a great day at the plate in Thursday's 19-4 win over the Reds. Ruf went 4-for-5 with a single, two doubles, a two-run home run, and a walk. The veteran has done a decent job at the plate in limited at-bats, slashing .250/.389/.556 with six HR and […]

Steven Duggar Hits Grand Slam Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar got in on the offensive onslaught in Thursday's 19-4 win over the Reds, going 2-for-5 with a single, a grand slam, and a strikeout. Duggar took a third-inning Michael Feliz fastball deep to straight-away center field to break the game open. Duggar now has a decent .256/.319/.488 slash line […]

Evan Longoria Homers, Plates Three Thursday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria had a nice day at the plate like many of his teammates in Thursday's 19-4 win over the Reds. Longoria went 3-for-5 with two singles, a two-run home run (his fifth of the season), three RBI, and a walk. The veteran started the season well but has cooled […]

Brandon Crawford Plates Six Thursday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford played his part in Thursday's 19-4 rout of the Reds, going 3-for-3 with two singles, a three-run home run, six RBI, and two strikeouts. Crawford's fifth-inning blast was his second HR in the last two games and his seventh of May. The veteran has been on fire at the […]

Johnny Cueto Cruises To Win Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto improved to 3-1 in Thursday's 19-4 win over the Reds. Cueto pitched 5 innings, allowing one run on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts. The veteran is having a nice bounce-back season and now owns a 3.34 ERA through six starts. Rostered in just 28 percent […]

Buster Posey Plates Three Wednesday, Continues To Hit

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey continued his hot season in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Reds, going 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, and three RBI. The veteran backstop is having quite the resurgent season at the plate, slashing an impressive .374/.451/.657 with eight home runs and 15 RBI. It is unlikely that Posey […]

Tyler Rogers Pitches Ninth Inning Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers took the mound in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Reds. The Giants had a one-run lead going into the ninth inning, so Rogers would have seen a save situation had they not scored three runs in the top of the inning. Rogers allowed a […]

Jake McGee Pitches Eighth Inning Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee earned his first hold of the season in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Reds. McGee entered the game to pitch the eighth inning with a one-run lead and pitched a 1-2-3- inning with no strikeouts. The interesting thing here is that manager Gabe Kapler elected to use McGee […]

Kevin Gausman Dominates Again Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman continued to look like the team's ace in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Reds. Gausman pitched six scoreless innings, allowing a single hit and two walks with eight strikeouts. He has built off of the success he found with the Giants in 2020 and is now 4-0 with […]

Adam Plutko Turns In Second Straight Poor Outing Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Adam Plutko did not pitch well and was charged with a blown save in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Rays. Plutko came on to pitch in the seventh inning up by three with one out and a runner on second. He gave up an RBI single, allowing the inherited runner to […]

Freddy Galvis Hits 100th Career Home Run Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Rays. Galvis took Ryan Yarbrough deep to left field in the second inning for his fifth HR of the season and the 100th HR of his career. The veteran has a decent .264/.328/.463 slash […]

Trey Mancini Homers Twice Wednesday, Plates Five

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini had a huge day at the plate in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Rays, going 4-for-5 with a single, a double, two solo home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout. The 29-year-old is really starting to pick things up and now has a .273/.337/.503 slash line with nine HR […]

John Means Turns In Mediocre No-Decision Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means turned in his worst start of the season in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Rays. Means pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits (including two home runs) and a walk with six strikeouts. The fact that this stat line is Means' worst start of the season […]

Yusniel Diaz Placed On Minor League Injured List Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz (hip) was placed on the Minor League seven-day injured list Tuesday with a right hip strain, per MLB.com's Joe Trezza. Diaz, the O's eighth-ranked prospect has already been sidelined for a week at Triple-A Norfolk due to the issue. The 24-year-old has gone 5-for-25 with one home run in […]