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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).

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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.
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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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Shane Baz received a no-decision on Sunday against Atlanta, allowing one earned run on six hits and two walks over 4 1/3 innings.

Baz struck out two in the 90-pitch outing. He’s now given up just seven earned runs over his past four starts, but the strikeouts have fluctuated, and he allowed a high WHIP against the Braves on Sunday. Baz has been serviceable in deeper fantasy formats this season, but he hasn’t broken out following the offseason trade to Baltimore. He’s scheduled to pitch at home against the Phillies in his next start.
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Shane Baz allowed four runs — two earned — over six innings Monday in a no-decision against the Red Sox.

Baz struck out six and walked none. He’d walked at least one batter in 17 consecutive starts until last week, but now he’s posted a 15/0 K/BB in his last two starts, putting him at 105/42 in 117 2/3 innings overall. So, that’s rather encouraging. He’ll take a 4-9 record and a 4.13 ERA into his next start at home against the Braves.
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BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz racked up nine strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Royals on Sunday afternoon in Baltimore.

Baz allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits in the ballgame and did not allow a base on balls. The Royals scratched out single runs against him in the second and third innings, but Baz was able to evade any further damage. He couldn’t get the final out in the fifth inning though, and was ultimately pulled at 104 pitches after allowing a two-out double to Lane Thomas. He got a whopping 19 swings and misses on the afternoon — seven on his fastball and six on his knuckle curve — while posting a CSW of 28 percent. The 27-year-old righty wraps up his first half with a 4-9 record, 4.11 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 99/42 K/BB ratio over 111 2/3 innings in his 19 starts.
Shane Baz

BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz surrendered three runs in six innings Tuesday in a loss to the Cubs.

He gave up six hits, walked three and struck out three. Baz came into the night averaging 3.12 runs allowed and 5.94 innings in his 17 starts, but this is actually the first time he’s turned in a three-run, six-inning outing. Although he’s been adequate with his 4.12 ERA, he fell to 4-9 tonight and the Orioles dropped to 5-13 in his starts. He’ll face the Royals on Sunday.
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BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz was charged with two runs over seven innings on Monday in a no-decision against the White Sox.

Baz threw a career-high 109 pitches (66 strikes) and finished on a high note, retiring 12 of the final 14 batters he faced, to complete seven frames for the fifth time in his Orioles debut. He finished with six strikeouts and managed to avoid serious damage despite issuing four walks. He got some help from center fielder Colton Cowser, who took away a potential go-ahead solo shot from Miguel Vargas in the fifth. It was an encouraging rebound performance after giving up five runs to the lowly Angels his last time out. He holds a respectable 4.19 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 87/39 K/BB ratio across 101 innings through 17 starts. He’ll get a bit of a break before his next outing against the Cubs next Tuesday since the Orioles have two off days coming up.
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BAL Starting Pitcher #34

Shane Baz allowed five runs and struck out five batters over five innings in a loss against the Angels on Tuesday.

The Angels got to Baz in the first inning with a two-run blast by Nolan Schanuel. Baz tossed two scoreless innings, then gave up four straight hits and a sacrifice fly in the fifth, giving up two more runs. His day would be done after five with five strikeouts. The 27-year-old right-hander will take a 4.31 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and an 81/35 K/BB ratio across 94 innings into a start against the White Sox in Baltimore on Monday.
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Shane Baz posted a quality start in a loss to the Mariners on Thursday afternoon, allowing three runs on five hits over seven strong innings.

The 27-year-old right-hander punched out nine batters on the day while issuing a pair of free passes. All of the damage done against him came with two outs in the opening inning on a two-run double by Cole Young and an RBI single off the bat of Dominic Canzone. Aside from that, Baz was brilliant. He got 13 whiffs on 99 pitches on the afternoon, posting a solid CSW of 29 percent. Now 4-7 on the season, he’ll carry a 4.04 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 76/34 K/BB ratio (89 innings) into Tuesday’s matchup against the Angels in Los Angeles.

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Sal Stewart went 1-for-3 with a homer, a walk, and three RBI as the Reds defeated the Cardinals 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Stewart’s homer was a three-run shot off Matthew Liberatore in the bottom of the sixth. The hit gave him 94 RBI this season, which leads MLB. He’s also hitting .259 with 27 homers, 12 stolen bases, and 69 runs scored. He’ll enter 2027 with dual eligibility at first and third base, and he’ll even add second base on sites with a minimum of five games started for position eligibility.

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Chase Burns

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Chase Burns received a no-decision on Wednesday against the Cardinals, striking out eight while allowing two earned runs over five innings pitched.

Burns needed 104 pitches to record his 15 outs, allowing six hits and two walks along the way. He’s up to 136 innings this year after totaling 109 1/3 last season between the minors and majors. Burns has had some lower-velocity outings lately but continues to pitch effectively and pile up the strikeouts. He draws a favorable matchup on the road against the Giants next time out.

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Emilio Pagán allowed two runs in the ninth on Wednesday versus the Cardinals, holding on for his 16th save to secure the 5-4 win.

Pagán allowed a two-run homer to Jordan Walker before ending the comeback attempt. It marked the first runs he’s given up since July 19 as the veteran reliever has performed admirably since returning from injury. The Reds’ offense could limit save chances down the stretch, but Pagán remains Terry Francona’s go-to option in the ninth.

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Matthew Liberatore took the loss on Wednesday versus the Reds, allowing three earned runs on four hits hits over six innings pitched.

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Matt McLain went 3-for-3 with a double, two runs scored, and a stolen base as the Reds defeated the Cardinals 5-4 on Wednesday.

The steal was McLain’s 15th of the season as he’s pacing to top last year’s career-best of 18. The high-pedigree infielder hasn’t had a breakout season by any means, but he has enough of a power-speed foundation to warrant interest in deeper fantasy formats, though the batting average below .200 severely hurts his value. McLain has started every game for the Reds since coming off the IL on July 30th, but he’s exclusively hitting in the bottom of the order.

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Joshua Báez picked up his first two major-league steals in Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the Reds.

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Freeland left abruptly with two outs in the fourth inning after giving up a pair of homers earlier in the frame. The 33-year-old lefty was charged with four runs over 3 2/3 innings of work. He struck out five and issued one walk. There should be an update on his status and availability for his next start following the contest.
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Pasquantino was a key force for the Royals in this come-from-behind victory. He scored their first run in the fourth, homered for their next in the sixth, then drove in the first one in what became a seven-run eighth to take the lead. Just a few days off his most recent trip to the injured list, he has one extra-base hit in all three games and could desperately use a solid finish to what’s otherwise felt like a lost season.
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Steven Cruz

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Steven Cruz allowed two hits and two runs in an inning of work on Wednesday against the Athletics.

The good news is that the Royals opted to use Cruz with a four-run lead in the ninth inning. Given that he’s earned four of the team’s last five saves, it feels like he has a strong hold on the closer’s role. Yet, Max Muncy hit a long two-run homer off him in this ninth inning to make his night a bit more stressful than it needed to be.
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Seth Lugo allowed nine hits and five runs with zero walks and three strikeouts across six innings in a no-decision against the Athletics on Wednesday.

After letting up two runs in the first inning before recording an out, Lugo appeared to settle in nicely afterwards. Following three straight hits to start the game, he retired 12 of the next 13 hitters he faced and he picked-off the only one who reached. Then, the floodgates opened back up in the fifth when four straight singles turned into three more runs. Such is life for a pitcher like Lugo who doesn’t miss many bats anymore. On the season, he has a 4.71 ERA, 111 strikeouts, and 46 walks through 145 1/3 innings pitched. Next up, he’s scheduled for a two-start week against the Blue Jays and Guardians with both starts on the road.
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