Mauricio Dubon Hits Two-Run Home Run Sunday

San Francisco Giants second baseman/outfielder Mauricio Dubon had a nice day at the plate in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers, going 2-for-3 with a single, a two-run home run, a walk, and a strikeout. Dubon clobbered a first-inning Clayton Kershaw fastball deep down the left-field line to increase the Giants' lead to three. The […]

Jake McGee Earns Shaky Save Sunday, Closer Role In Flux

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee picked up his 12th save of the season in ugly fashion in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers. McGee, who had not seen a save opportunity in several games, entered the ninth inning up by three. Cody Bellinger reached first on a throwing error made by McGee to […]

Evan Longoria Homers Again Saturday, Stays Hot

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria had another nice day at the plate in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers, going 2-for-5 with a single, a solo home run, two RBI, and two strikeouts. The HR was Longo's eighth of the season and his fourth in the last eight games. The veteran has been […]

Logan Webb Pitches Well In Saturday Win

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb had a great first start back from the injured list after recovering from a right shoulder strain, earning the win in Saturday's 11-6 game against the Dodgers. Webb pitched five innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on a hit and no walks with seven strikeouts. The 24-year-old has […]

John Means Takes Tough Loss Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means fell to 4-1 in Saturday's Game 2 3-1 loss to the White Sox. Means pitched 5 innings, allowing three runs on five hits (including two home runs) and two walks with four strikeouts. It was a decent start overall, but a subpar one for Means, who has been outstanding […]

Anthony DeSclafani Takes No-Decision In Short Start Friday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani took a no-decision in Friday's 8-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. DeSclafani pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and four walks with three strikeouts. It was a decent start given the tough matchup, but fantasy managers have come to […]

Jarlin Garcia Earns First Save Of Season Friday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jarlin Garcia picked up his first save of the season in Friday's 8-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. Garcia entered the game in the 10 inning up by three with Albert Pujols starting on second base. He got the first two outs, then balked Pujols to third, but got Mookie […]

Tyler Rogers Blows Save, Earns Win Friday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers had an interesting night in Friday's 8-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. Rogers came on to pitch the ninth inning up three. He got the first out, allowed back-to-back singles, got the second out, then allowed a pinch-hit home run to Austin Barnes to tie the game. He […]

Donovan Solano Hits First Home Run Of Season Thursday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers. Solano turned on a sixth-inning Victor Gonzalez fastball and put it into the left-field short seats to tie the game at three. Solano has had a disappointing season by his standards […]

Evan Longoria Hits Seventh Home Run Of Season Thursday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers. It was Longo's second HR in the last three games and his third in the last six. The veteran is having a decent season once again, slashing .257/.352/.465 with 22 RBI. His days of […]

Alex Wood Hurt By Long Balls Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood fell to 5-2 in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers. Wood pitched six innings, allowing four runs on six hits (including three home runs) and no walks with eight strikeouts. It was Wood's worst start of the season in a tough matchup, which is a testament to how […]

Cesar Valdez Allows Three Runs In Non-Save Situation Thursday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cesar Valdez continued his string of disappointing outings in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the White Sox. Valdez entered the game to pitch the seventh inning down by one. He allowed a leadoff double, got a strikeout, walked a hitter, then allowed an RBI double and a two-RBI single before being removed […]

Freddy Galvis Hits Seventh Homer Of Season Thursday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop provided the team's only run in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the White Sox, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts. Galvis tagged a fourth-inning Dylan Cease hanging breaking pitch just over the right-field fence for his seventh HR of the season. The veteran has done a serviceable job at […]

No Further Testing Scheduled For Trey Mancini's Elbow

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that no further testing is currently scheduled for first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (elbow), per MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko. Mancini exited Thursday's game against the White Sox in the first inning after being struck in the right elbow by a pitch. This is an encouraging sign for both Mancini and fantasy […]

Bruce Zimmermann Turns In Decent Start Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann kept his team in the game while he was on the mound during Thursday's 5-1 loss to the White Sox. Zimmermann pitched five innings, allowing a single run on six hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with six strikeouts. Unfortunately, the bullpen imploded once he left […]

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 […]