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I am a Data Analyst by trade and have been fortunate to apply those skills to my passion of baseball. As an east coast transplant, I always back my Birds (Orioles and Ravens) but have adopted California baseball. When I'm not diving into baseball stats I enjoy playing drums and trying out new restaurants and bars around Las Vegas.
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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.... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Wilmer Flores Hits Solo Home Run Monday
San Francisco Giants second/third baseman Wilmer Flores made his one hit count in Monday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers, going 1-for-5 with a solo home run. Flores went back-to-back with Buster Posey in the first inning, tagging a Tony Gonsolin fastball into the left-center field seats for his 10th HR of the season. Flores has... Read More
Buster Posey Homers In Monday Return
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey wasted no time in contributing in his first game back from the injured list in Monday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers. The veteran backstop, who had been dealing with a left thumb contusion went 2-for-5 with a single, a two-run home run, and a strikeout. Posey got the Giants... Read More
Kevin Gausman Tosses Short Outing Monday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman uncharacteristically did not pitch deep into Monday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers. Gausman pitched just 3 innings, needing 80 pitches while allowing two runs on three hits (including back-to-back home runs) and three walks with five strikeouts. He was off of his schedule, as his first second-half start... Read More
Reyes Moronta To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (flexor strain) was scheduled to throw a bullpen session at Triple-A Sacramento this past Sunday and is supposed to begin a rehab assignment early next week. Moronta missed the 2020 season with a right shoulder strain and has pitched just 4 innings this season before landing on the... Read More
Trey Mancini Collects Two Hits Monday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini went 2-for-4 with two singles, a walk, and two strikeouts in Monday's 6-1 win over the Rays. Mancini started the season strong but has cooled off over the past few months and is now slashing .258/.333/.457 with 16 home runs and 57 RBI. Hopefully, he can get a few... Read More
Pat Valaika Plates Two Monday
Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Pat Valaika went 1-for-4 with a two-RBI single and a strikeout in Monday's 6-1 win over the Rays. He delivered a big sixth-inning hit to double the O's lead. The 28-year-old had a solid 2020 season but has failed to replicate it in 2021, slashing .187/.249/.239 with one home run and... Read More
Spenser Watkins Turns In Another Strong Start Monday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Spenser Watkins turned in his third consecutive solid start in Monday's 6-1 win over the Rays. Watkins pitched 6 innings, allowing a single run on four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts. The 28-year-old rookie has looked great in a small sample this season for the O's, going 2-0 with... Read More
Orioles Sign First-Rounder Colton Cowser
The Baltimore Orioles signed first-rounder Colton Cowser (fifth overall) on Saturday to a contract worth $4.9 million. The Sam Houston State outfielder signed for roughly four-fifths of the slot value of the fifth overall pick ($6.2 million). Cowser was considered one of the top college bats in this season's draft and is known for his... Read More
Maikel Franco Taking Ground Balls, Playing Catch
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco (ankle) is feeling good and progressing after being placed on the injured list in late June with a right ankle sprain. Franco has been taking ground balls and playing catch with the team. Manager Brandon Hyde expects him to make a few rehab starts "somewhere" before returning to the... Read More
Grayson Rodriguez Strikes Out Career-High 12 Sunday
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez hit a career milestone in Sunday's Game 1 6-2 win over Double-A Erie. Rodriguez pitched 5 innings, allowing one unearned run on two hits and a walk with a career-high 12 strikeouts. The O's have been in desperate need of pitching help this season, but baseball's number 19 prospect... Read More
Ramon Urias Plates Two Sunday, Stays Hot
Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Ramon Urias continued to hit in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Royals, going 2-for-5 with two singles, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 27-year-old has been productive in limited playing time this season, slashing .287/.354/.435 with hour home runs and 16 RBI. However, his lack of power and the lineup around... Read More
Matt Harvey Earns Win Sunday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey turned in a solid start in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Royals. Harvey pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and a walk with two strikeouts. Strong starts have been very hard to come by for the O's pitching staff this season, and Harvey is now 4-10 with... Read More
Darin Ruf Hits 10th Homer Of Season Sunday
San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf provided the team's only run in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals, going 1-for-1 with a solo homer and a walk. Ruf smashed a fourth-inning Wade LeBlanc offering into Big Mac Land for his 10th HR of the season. The veteran has been a surprising contributor at the... Read More
Johnny Cueto Pitches Well, Takes No-Decision Sunday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto turned in a solid start in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals. Cueto pitched 5 innings, allowing a single run on two hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with five strikeouts. Unfortunately, the Giants weren't able to generate much on the offensive side. The veteran... Read More
Pedro Severino Collects Three Hits, Homers Friday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino had a nice day at the plate in Friday's 9-2 loss to the Royals. Severino went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, and a solo home run. The 27-year-old has been underwhelming this season, slashing just .230/.307/.348 with five HR and 18 RBI. This has limited his fantasy value, even... Read More
Keegan Akin Turns In Poor Start Friday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Keegan Akin fell to 0-5 in Friday's 9-2 loss to the Royals. Akin pitched just 3 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks with two strikeouts. The 26-year-old has struggled mightily this season and now has an 8.19 ERA and 1.80 WHIP. It remains to be seen when... Read More
LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits Three-Run Home Run Friday
San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. made his one hit count in Friday's 7-2 win over the Cardinals, going 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a strikeout. Wade Jr. lined a fifth-inning Adam Wainwright curveball just over the right-field wall to give the Giants a three-run lead. The 27-year-old has done a... Read More
Mike Yastrzemski Homers Twice Friday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski had a huge night at the plate in Friday's 7-2 win over the Cardinals. Yaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a three-run HR, a walk, and a strikeout. This was an encouraging second-half start for Yastrzemski, who has slashed just .238/.339/.492 with 14 HR and 38 RBI... Read More
Logan Webb Pitches Well Friday With Limited Pitches
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb turned in a good start in Friday's 7-2 win over the Cardinals. Webb pitched four innings and threw 60 pitches, allowing one run on five hits and a walk with two strikeouts. It was the 24-year-old's second start back from the injured list with a right shoulder strain,... Read More
Evan Longoria Transferred To 60-Day Injured List
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday with a left shoulder sprain. The veteran was anticipated to return from the IL at the end of July, but that will no longer be the case. This comes as a blow to both the Giants and fantasy managers,... Read More
Logan Webb Recalled, Starting Friday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento Friday and will start the evening contest against the Cardinals. Kevin Gausman (family emergency) was scheduled to start, but was placed on the family medical emergency list. Webb has pitched well this season overall with a 3.63 ERA and 26.6% strikeout rate and... Read More
Kevin Gausman Scratched From Friday Start
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman was placed on the family medical emergency list prior to Friday's game against the Cardinals. Gausman was scheduled to start the contest, but he will not start because his wife is pregnant and expecting a child. Manager Gabe Kapler said that it is a day-to-day situation. Logan Webb was... Read More
Keegan Akin To Start For Orioles Friday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Keegan Akin will man the mound for the team's Friday matchup at the Royals, per BaltimoreBaseball.com's Rich Dubroff. The 26-year-old has not been inspiring so far this season, going 0-4 with a 7.54 ERA and 1.68 WHIP. His 4.39 SIERA is a good deal lower than his ERA, but fantasy managers... Read More
Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Midseason Review
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. With... Read More
Trey Mancini Finishes Second In Home Run Derby
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini had a great showing in Monday's 2021 Home Run Derby, finishing second to defending champion Pete Alonso. He hit 22 long balls in the final round and 59 throughout the entire competition, but it wasn't enough to beat the Polar Bear. It was a memorable evening for fans and... Read More
Curt Casali Hits Three-Run Home Run Sunday
San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali produced all three of his team's runs in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Nationals, going 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, two walks, and a strikeout. Casali blasted a second-inning Erick Fedde fastball over the center-field wall for his fourth HR of the season. The veteran has slashed just... Read More
