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Shane Baz strikes out 10 in loss to Yankees

Shane Baz

BAL Starting Pitcher #34

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Shane Baz fanned 10 but took a loss after allowing three runs in 6 1/3 innings Tuesday against the Yankees.

Baz allowed one run through six before giving up singles to two of the three batters he faced in the seventh. Josh Walker took over then and allowed both inherited runners to score to get Baz tagged with his 13th loss to the year. That’s the most losses for an Orioles pitcher since Jorge López and Matt Harvey both lost 14 games in 2021. The good news is that Baz’s velocity was back tonight after a surprising dip last time out that he said was a result of mechanical issues. Apart from that start, he’s mostly pitched well of late, and his next outing will come against a familiar Rays lineup that he’s turned in two of his better performances again this year (1-0, 1.38 ERA in 13 IP).

- Matthew Pouliot

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Shane Baz

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Shane Baz had his final start against the Yankees rained out on Sunday.

Baz will still get to finish on a rather positive note, as he turned in a quality start last time out against the Jays and went without adding to his total of 15 losses in his final three outings. He’ll finish tied with Tanner Bibee and Brady Singer for the MLB lead in losses, though his 4.11 ERA and 154/63 K/BB ratio in 179 2/3 innings aren’t so bad.
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BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Blue Jays on Monday.

It was undoubtedly a positive sign to see Baz work deep into this one after taking a 105-mph line drive off his right arm during his previous start against the Mets last week. He struck out two and also issued three walks. It definitely didn’t seem like he was going to turn in a quality start when he surrendered three runs on three hits and a pair of walks in an ugly opening frame. However, he managed to settle in afterwards and silence the Blue Jays into the seventh inning. He’ll take the ball for the Orioles’ regular-season finale against the Yankees in New York on Sunday.
Shane Baz

BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz was removed from Tuesday’s start against the Mets after being hit on the right arm by a line drive.

The Orioles weren’t going to take any chances after Baz was struck on his pitching arm by a 105.1 mph comebacker from Bo Bichette in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old was charged with three runs on seven hits over four innings. He struck out two and also handed out a pair of free passes. He’ll undergo further evaluation, and possibly imaging, to determine whether he’ll take the ball for his next start against the Blue Jays on Monday.
Shane Baz

BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz won Wednesday despite allowing five runs in 5 2/3 innings against the Guardians.

Tanner Bibee, the qualified starter with the second worst run support in the league, couldn’t deal with a big early lead against the Orioles on Tuesday and was left with a no-decision. Baz, the qualified starter with the worst run support in the league, also had some issues tonight, but he managed to hang on after being backed by an eight-run third inning. The win makes him 6-15 with a 4.05 ERA. He’ll likely face the Mets on Tuesday.
Shane Baz

BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings and took the loss against the Red Sox on Friday.

Baz gave up four hits, walked two and struck out six. He fell to 5-15 with the loss. The only run Baz allowed came on a solo home run by the blazing hot Mickey Gasper. He’s lost six of his last seven starts while only allowing more than three runs in a start once in that span. Baz’ 3.91 ERA indicates he’s pitched better than his 15 losses. He’s lined up to face the Guardians at home next week.
Shane Baz

BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings and got the win in the Orioles’ 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Saturday.

Baz gave up five hits, walked three and struck out four. He improved to 5-14 with the win. Baz had lost his last five starts entering play Saturday, but rebounded with a solid performance as he was one out away from recording a quality start. Baz has a 4.01 ERA. He’s lined up to face the Red Sox at home next week.
Shane Baz

BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz took the loss on Sunday against the Rays, allowing three runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings pitched.

Baz struck out three and walked three in the 96-pitch outing. It was his third time facing his former team this season, but the first two went better than Sunday’s, with 15 strikeouts and two earned runs allowed across 13 frames. Baz appeared headed for another gem against them before three runs came around to score in the top of the sixth, ultimately handing him his league-leading 14th loss. He’ll look to rebound against the A’s in Sacramento next time out.
Shane Baz

BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz was pulled after giving up five runs and nine hits in three innings Wednesday against the Twins.

Something was well off with Baz today, as he averaged just 94.0 mph with his fastball. That’s two mph off his season average and one mph under his previous season low from June 7. He indicated after the game that the issue was likely mechanical, rather than anything injury related. Baz had been doing his best work of the season lately, allowing a total of five earned runs in his previous four starts. He’s due to face the Yankees next week.
Shane Baz

BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz allowed three hits and two runs with one walk and nine strikeouts in a rare eight-inning complete game in a tough-luck loss against the Rangers on Friday.

This was one of the best starts of Baz’s career. He cruised through the first five innings facing just one batter over the minimum with zero walks and eight strikeouts. Then, Elias Díaz reached on an infield single to start the sixth inning and Joc Pederson made Baz pay for a first-pitch cutter at the letters that he sent out for a long two-run home run. That was the only mistake Baz made as his fastball and changeup stymied the Rangers’ left handed batters while his fastball, cutter, and knuckle-curve decimated the righties. Starts like this make for us to recognize his still ridiculous talent. Don’t look now, but Baz has a 2.93 ERA in 15 starts since May 15th with 82 strikeouts and 27 walks across 92 innings. He’s scheduled to face the Twins next time out.
Shane Baz

BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings and took the loss against the Phillies on Saturday.

Baz gave up six hits, walked one and struck out four. He fell to 4-10 with the loss. The only run Baz gave up came on a two-out single to Bryan De La Cruz in the fifth inning. Still, with no run support, the 27-year-old right-hander took the loss. Baz has a 3.86 ERA. He’s lined up to face the Rangers on the road next Friday.

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Aaron Gleeman reports that former Twins general manager Derek Falvey turned down an interview request for the Athletics’ general manager job.

The A’s are prepping for their pending move to Las Vegas and looking for someone to guide the ship when they open their indoor stadium in 2028. So far, Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported that Philadelphia Phillies president of business operations Sam Fuld and Chicago Cubs assistant general manager Jared Banner are among the names being discussed. There are additional reports that Milwaukee Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine and Boston Red Sox assistant general manager Taylor Smith are also involved in the process, but it appears Falvey has taken himself out of consideration. A decision is expected to be made this week.
- Eric Samulski

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Sam Antonacci is starting at DH and batting leadoff in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Guardians.

What makes this interesting is that the Guardians are starting right-hander Daniel Espino as the opener for left-hander Foster Griffin. Antonacci usually doesn’t play against lefties, and his being the DH means that the White Sox have more flexibility to pinch-hit for him. There’s a chance that he gets his at-bat in the first inning and then, when his spot in the order comes up again, he could be replaced by Tommy Pham or Brenton Doyle, both of whom started in Game 1, to hit against the left-handed Griffin.
- Eric Samulski

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Andrew Benintendi is not in the lineup for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Guardians.

The Guardians are starting Daniel Espino as an opener, but Foster Griffin, who is a left-handed pitcher, will follow him, so the White Sox will bench the left-handed-hitting Benintendi for Randal Grichuk. Chase Meidroth will move up in the batting order and hit fifth, while Grichuk starts in left field and bats eighth, which makes it likely his first at-bat will not be against the right-handed Espino.
- Eric Samulski

Source: Chicago White Sox
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Walker Buehler will start for the Padres in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Brewers.

Buehler posted a 4.63 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 131/57 K/BB ratio in 153 2/3 innings for the Padres this season. He was better in the second half, registering a 3.62 ERA across 64 2/3 innings, and he has a good track record of postseason success with a 3.04 ERA and nearly 30 percent strikeout rate in 94 2/3 innings. The Padres will hope for another postseason gem from the 32-year-old.
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William Contreras went 3-for-4 with a homer in a loss to the Padres in Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday.

Contreras got the Brewers on the board with a shot off Nick Pivetta in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old also drew a walk in the ninth inning, but the Brew Crew were unable to score and picked up their first postseason loss. Contreras has homered twice in this series with a slash of .364/.462/.909 over the first three games.
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Jake Cronenworth hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning of a Game 3 win over the Brewers on Tuesday in the NLDS.

Cronenworth went deep off left-hander JoJo Romero to give San Diego a 3-2 lead in the must-win game. The 32-year-old also singled and is now hitting .200/.250/.400 in the postseason. He’ll have a chance to help San Diego stave off elimination again in Game 4 against the Brewers on Wednesday.
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Michael King went the final two innings to pick up save in Game 3 of the NLDS to help the Padres to a 4-3 win over the Brewers on Tuesday.

With no Mason Miller and still no Adrian Morejon, the Padres were limited in options for the final few frames, and they turned to their Game 1 starter. The right-hander issued a pair of walks in the bottom of the ninth with one out, but a terrific play by Xander Bogaerts turned into a double play, and the Padres stay alive for at least one more game. Game 4 will take place in San Diego on Wednesday, and while King won’t be available for that game — one would think, anyway — he should be a multi-inning option for Game 5, should it come.
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Nick Pivetta gave up two runs in 4 1/3 innings while not factoring in the decision Tuesday in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers.

Pivetta allowed five hits, and one of them was a homer from William Contreras. The veteran right-hander was able to strike out five four without issuing a walk in a solid — if unspectacular — start that helps the Padres stay alive for at least one more day. Pivetta won’t be available for Game 4 come Wednesday, but likely could give San Diego an inning or two in Game 5 come Friday, if necessary.
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Dustin May went three innings and allowed two runs while not picking up a decision Tuesday against the Padres in Game 3 of the NLDS.

May struggled to locate in his three innings, and while he was able to keep the Padres off the board in the first two frames, he gave up a pair in the third in a less-than-spectacular outing for the 29-year-old. He walked a pair while allowing three hits, and threw just 27-of-52 pitches for strikes. May would likely be available to pitch in Game 5 if necessary.
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Alex Cora, expected to be the Phillies’ top managerial target this winter, told the team he’s taking 2027 off, according to USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale.

Nightengale attributes the info to a high-ranking Phillies executive. Cora is still getting paid by the Red Sox for one more year, so another season with the fam sounds like a good idea. It was reported that Cora previously turned down the Phillies in late April after he was fired by Boston, causing the Phillies to go with Don Mattingly as Rob Thomson’s replacement this year. Cora and Phillies president Dave Dombrowski previously worked together in Boston and won a World Series in 2018.

- Matthew Pouliot

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