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Ryan Helsley Notches Fifth Save Of Season Monday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley picked up his fifth save of the season in Monday's 7-5 win over the Pirates. Helsley entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Bullpen mate Giovanny Gallegos has seen the most save opportunities this season […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoMatt Moore Earns First Save Of Season Monday
Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Moore picked up his first save of the season in Monday's 5-3 win over the Astros. The veteran came in to pitch the ninth inning up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts. Joe Barlow has served as the team's clear closer this season, but he had pitched […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoOzzie Albies Exits With Fractured Left Foot Monday
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (foot) left Monday's 9-5 win over the Nationals in the fifth inning after he fractured his left foot, per the Atlanta Braves via Twitter. Albies fell while trying to run up the first-base line after a swing. Orlando Arcia came in to replace Albies. It will remain to be […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoPitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - xERA For Week 10
Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. There are many ERA skill indicator metrics that fantasy managers can use to understand how […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoGregory Soto Earns 11th Save Of Season Tuesday
Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto picked up his 11th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Pirates. Soto entered to pitch the ninth inning up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 27-year-old has done a good job limiting walks of late, which was an issue for him […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoKenley Jansen Earns Save No. 15 Tuesday
Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen notched his 15th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Athletics. The veteran entered to pitch the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. Jansen has been a reliable fantasy option once again this season, converting all […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoCorey Knebel Earns Shaky Save Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies closer Corey Knebel managed to pick up his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Brewers. Knebel entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead. He walked the leadoff hitter, got the first two outs on fly outs, allowed back-to-back walks to load the bases, […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoJosh Hader Blows First Save Of Season
Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader finally blew his first save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies. Hader came in to pitch the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff solo home run to Alec Bohm to tie the game, got the first out on a fly out, then […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoBrandon Crawford Exits With Right Quad Tightness
San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quad) exited Tuesday's contest against the Rockies with right quad tightness, per SF Chronicles' Susan Slusser. The veteran went 0-for-2 before being removed from the game. More will likely be known after the game or in the next day or so, but it would be a defensive blow to […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoLuis Arraez Exits Tuesday With Right Shoulder Tightness
Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez (shoulder) exited Tuesday's game against the Yankees with right shoulder tightness, per The Athletic's Dan Hayes. He went 2-for-4 with two singles before exiting. Jose Miranda came in to replace Arraez. He should be considered day-to-day until more is known. Miranda, who has gotten off to a hot start […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoStarling Marte Exits Tuesday's Game With Left Quad Tightness
Updating a previous report, New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (quadriceps) was removed from Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres with left quad tightness, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Marte injured his leg in the first inning when he was caught trying to steal second base. This appears to be good news overall for the […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoPete Alonso's X-Rays Negative On Tuesday
New York Mets' first baseman Pete Alonso's (hand) X-rays on his right hand came back negative Tuesday night, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Alonso exited Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres after being hit in the right hand with a pitch. This is good initial news for Alonso and fantasy managers, although he will undergo […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoPitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Brls/BBE% For Week 9
Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. With two months in the books, fantasy managers can start building more accurate profiles of […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoJulio Rodriguez Hits Two-Run Home Run Monday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez continued to build on a strong rookie campaign in Monday's 7-4 win over the Astros. Rodriguez provided some late insurance, going 2-for-5 with a single, a ninth-inning two-run home run, and two strikeouts. The 21-year-old has converted on the hype surrounding him overall to this point, slashing .277/.332/.432 with seven […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoRobbie Ray Allows Three Homers But Gets Win Monday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray was not sharp despite earning the win in Monday's 7-4 game against the Astros. Ray pitched 5 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits (including three home runs) and three walks with three strikeouts. The 2021 American League Cy Young winner has not looked anywhere close to […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoDiego Castillo Earns Third Save Of Season Monday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo picked up his third save of the season in Monday's 7-4 win over the Astros. Castillo entered to pitch the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He got the first two outs on a ground out and line out, walked a batter, and then got the final out on […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoNoah Syndergaard Takes Tough Loss Monday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard pitched well but took the loss in Monday's 1-0 game against the Red Sox. Thor pitched 6 innings, allowing a single run on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts. He has compiled a respectable 4-4 record with a 3.69 ERA over his first nine starts and […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoMichael Wacha Pitches Complete-Game Shutout Monday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha turned in an excellent start in Monday's 1-0 win over the Angels. He out-dueled Noah Syndergaard, pitching a complete game shutout with three hits, a walk, and six strikeouts. The 30-year-old hasn't struck many hitters out this season but has been very solid otherwise, compiling a pristine 1.99 […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoTyler Stephenson Plates Two Monday, Stays Hot
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old backstop went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, two RBI, and a walk. Stephenson has hit well this season, slashing .306/.365/.455 with four home runs and 28 RBI. His numbers may not be the flashiest, […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoHunter Greene Dominates In Monday's Win
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene looked very sharp in Monday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Greene pitched 7 innings before the game was called due to rain, allowing no runs on a single hit and no walks with eight strikeouts. It was one of the 22-year-old's best starts of the season and showcased why […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoMadison Bumgarner Gets Hit Around In Monday Loss
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner fell to 2-5 in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Reds. MadBum pitched 5 innings, allowing four runs on eights hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with four strikeouts. The 32-year-old veteran has pitched decently overall on the surface this season, compiling a 3.64 ERA with 41 […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoLucas Giolito Allows Six Runs Tuesday, Takes Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito was not at his sharpest in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays. Giolito pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and two walks with eight strikeouts. The 27-year-old is now 3-2 with a 3.61 ERA, 12.54 K/9 rate, and 3.61 […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoKevin Gausman Earns Fifth Win Of Season Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman improved to 5-3 in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the White Sox. Gausman pitched five innings, allowing three runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with five strikeouts. The 31-year-old has been a top fantasy pitcher to this point, posting a 2.51 ERA with […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoJordan Romano Records 16th Save Of Season Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano converted his 16th save of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the White Sox. Romano entered to pitch the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He allowed back-to-back singles but then got a groundball double play and a strikeout to end the game. Romano has now converted all […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoEric Lauer Lasts Just Four Innings In Tuesday's Start
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer was not efficient in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Cubs. Lauer needed 89 pitches to get through 4 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with six strikeouts. The 26-year-old has been surprisingly strong in his first nine starts, […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoDavid Robertson Earns Seventh Save Of Season Tuesday
Chicago Cubs closer David Robertson picked up his seventh save of the season in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Brewers. The veteran came on to pitch the ninth inning up by a run and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Robertson has had a throwback season to this point, converting seven of nine save […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoEvan Lee To Start For Nationals Wednesday
Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez announced Tuesday that left-handed pitcher Evan Lee will start Wednesday's game at the Mets, per MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman. The 24-year-old has a 3.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 29.4% strikeout rate over seven starts with Double-A Harrisburg. Despite his good numbers, Lee will draw a very difficult first career start and […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoNolan Gorman Out Tuesday With Lower Back Stiffness
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (back) was not available for Tuesday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Padres due to lower back stiffness, per beat writer Jeff Jones. Gorman experienced similar stiffness in the spring, but has seen regular playing time of late and has slashed an impressive .387/.472/.677 in his first 10 games […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoJason Alexander Will Start For Brewers Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Jason Alexander will make his first big-league start in Wednesday's game at the Cubs, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. The Brewers have had several injuries in their rotation, and the 29-year-old will be called upon in a good matchup. Alexander has compiled a 2.64 ERA with a 1.09 WHIP and 17.5% strikeout […]
Connelly Doan 3 years agoJean Segura Fractures Right Index Finger Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi said the X-rays revealed that second baseman Jean Segura (finger) fractured his right index finger in Tuesday's 7-4 extra-innings loss to the Giants. Segura was squaring up to bunt and was struck in the right hand. Nothing has been mentioned about Segura needing to spend time on the injured list, […]
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