Keegan Akin Takes Loss Friday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin took his first loss of the season in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Rays. Akin pitched four innings, allowing three runs on five hits (including a two-run home run) and three walks with two strikeouts. It was just Akin's third start of the season, so it is not that surprising […]

Austin Hays Returns From Injured List Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday and will bat fifth against the Rays. Hays has been out of action while recovering from a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old has slashed .252/.319/.455 over 32 games, so both the O's and fantasy managers will be happy to see him back. Ryan […]

Adley Rutschman Extends On-Base Streak To 19 Games

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman stayed red hot in Thursday's 7-4 win over Double-A Binghamton, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. The number 2 overall prospect now has a six-game hitting streak and a 19-game on-base streak. He also has nine HR on the season, three of which have come in the last […]

Matt Harvey Hit Hard By Former Team Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey did not fare well against the Mets in Wednesday's 14-1 rout. Harvey pitched just three innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and a walk with two strikeouts. The season had started off well for Harvey, but he has now relapsed back into the poor […]

Chadwick Tromp Hits Solo Home Run Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Chadwick Tromp had a nice day at the plate in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Rangers, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. Tromp followed up teammate Jason Vosler's fifth-inning solo shot with one of his own to put the Giants up 2-0. The 26-year-old […]

Jake McGee Takes Loss Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee took his second loss of the season in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Rangers. McGee entered to pitch the bottom of the 11th inning with the game tied and an automatic runner on second. He got the first two batters out, intentionally walked Isiah Kiner-Falefa, then gave […]

Tyler Roger Blows Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers blew his fourth save of the season in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Rangers. Rogers came into the game to pitch the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single to Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who then stole second base. Rogers got the first out on […]

Brandon Belt Collects Three Hits In Tuesday Return

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt had an encouraging first game back from the injured list in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers. Belt went 3-for-4 with three singles and a walk. The Giants will be glad to see Belt (who was dealing with an oblique injury) back in the lineup, as they are […]

Mike Tauchman Hits Grand Slam Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Tauchman made his lone hit count in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers, going 1-for-4 with a grand slam. Tauchman put the Giants ahead in the eighth inning by lining a Josh Sborz offering just over the right-field wall. It was a big moment for Tauchman, but he has struggled […]

Alex Wood Turns In Mediocre Start Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood turned in a middling performance in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers. Wood pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with two strikeouts. The 30-year-old has been solid for the Giants and fantasy managers overall this season, […]

Brandon Crawford Has Historic Day Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford achieved several career milestones in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers. He set a franchise record by making his 1,326th career appearance at shortstop for the Giants and also had his fifth career multi-homer game, going 2-for-3 with a pair of two-run HR and two walks. The veteran has […]

Pat Valaika Plates Three Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Pat Valaika had a big day at the plate in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mets. Valaika went 2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI, and a strikeout. The 28-year-old had a decent 2020 season but has struggled at the plate this season, slashing just .183/.227/.268 with limited playing time. He offers […]

Anthony Santander Hits Solo Homer Tuesday, Heating Up

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander continued to get things going at the plate in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mets, going 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, a walks, and a strikeout. Santander smashed an eighth-inning Drew Smith offering into the right-center seats for his fourth HR of the season. Santander had missed […]

Maikel Franco Hits Three-Run Home Run Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco did his part in Tuesday's 10-3 rout of the Mets, going 2-for-3 with a double, a three-run home run, and a strikeout. Franco broke the game open in the fifth inning by obliterating a Robert Gsellman fastball deep into the left-field seats. Franco has had a disappointing season despite […]

Bruce Zimmermann Earns Win Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann turned in a solid start in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mets. Zimmermann pitched five innings, allowing two runs on two hits (including a two-run home run) and two walks with seven strikeouts. The 26-year-old now has a 4-3 record with a 4.83 ERA on the season. His next […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Playing Right Field Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. will bat leadoff and play right field in Tuesday's game at the Rangers. The 27-year-old had been playing first base but will shift to his natural outfield position with Brandon Belt being activated from the injured list. Wade Jr. has hit well in his limited time with […]

Brandon Belt Activated Tuesday, Batting Fourth

The San Francisco Giants activated first baseman Brandon Belt from the 10-day injured list Tuesday ahead of their matchup with the Rangers on the road. The veteran had been recovering from an oblique injury but will play first base and bat fourth. Belt's return will be welcomed by the Giants, who are currently dealing with […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Changeup Profiles for Week 11

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. Last week I started taking a look into pitchers' relative success of certain pitches using Statcast's pitch movement […]

Brandon Belt To Return From Injured List Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (oblique) is expected to be activated from the injured list for the team's upcoming road trip against the Rangers Tuesday, per NBC Sports' Alex Pavlovic. Belt's return will be a welcome site for the Giants, who are currently dealing with a host of injuries. The veteran hasn't hit […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits Leadoff Homer Sunday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. had another nice day at the plate in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks, and two strikeouts. Wade Jr. got the game started for the Giants by taking a Kyle Hendricks fastball to the opposite field just over […]

Johnny Cueto Takes Loss In Close Game Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto fell to 4-2 in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs. Cueto pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits (including two home runs) and two walks with four strikeouts. The veteran has pitched well overall this season and now has a 3.70 ERA and […]

No Structural Damage Found In John Means' Shoulder

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Sunday that an MRI exam on starting pitcher John Means' (shoulder) left shoulder revealed no structural damage, per MLB.com's Joe Trezza. Means was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day after experiencing shoulder fatigue in his Saturday start. The good news is that the injury is […]

Ryan Mountcastle Continues To Heat Up Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle continued to produce at the plate in Sunday's 18-5 win over the Indians, going 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 24-year-old started the season off very slowly but has been on fire lately and now has a .254/.282/.447 slash line with eight home […]

Maikel Franco Plates Two Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco contributed in Sunday's 18-5 win over the Indians, going 2-for-5 with two singles and two RBI. Franco has been a huge fantasy disappointment after a great 2020 campaign and now owns a poor .203/.247/.346 slash line with six home runs and 28 RBI. It is possible that he could […]

Anthony Santander Plates Three Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander played his part in Sunday's 18-5 trouncing of the Indians, going 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, and three RBI. The 26-year-old has started to pick things up since returning from the injured list with an ankle sprain and now owns a .269/.297/.420 slash line with three home runs and […]

Jorge Lopez Earns Win Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez improved to 2-6 in Sunday's 18-5 win over the Indians. Lopez pitched five innings, allowing three runs on four hits (including a two-run home run) and three walks with two strikeouts. The 28-year-old has a 5.30 ERA on the season, but has pitched much better lately. His ERA through […]

Cedric Mullins Homers Again Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins stayed red hot in Sunday's 18-5 win over the Indians, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a solo home run, two RBI, and two walks. The leadoff blast was Mullins' third HR in the last two games. The 26-year-old has hit well overall this season but has been on […]

John Means Placed On Injured List Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left shoulder strain. The move comes a day after he exited his start after getting just two outs and allowing two home runs. Left shoulder issues also sidelined Means at the start of the 2020 season. This comes […]

Ryan Mountcastle Homers In Second Straight Game Saturday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle homered in his second straight game and hit his third HR in his last four games in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Indians. Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run. The 24-year-old has been heating up lately and now owns a .245/.275/.438 slash line with […]

Cedric Mullins Homers Twice Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins had a huge day at the plate in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Indians. Mullins went 5-for-5 with three singles and two solo home runs. The 26-year-old has had a huge season for the O's, slashing .314/.379/.511 with eight HR, 16 RBI, and nine stolen bases. He has been a […]