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Cal Quantrill's scoreless outing
Cal Quantrill tosses five scoreless innings and strikes out three in an impressive outing against the Cardinals
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Joey Wentz's seven strikeouts
Joey Wentz collects seven strikeouts across six and a half innings in his start for the Braves
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Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer: Dylan Cease makes for an attractive buy-low candidate for strikeouts
Last week, we looked at hitters who could help fantasy baseball teams in specific categories down the stretch. This week we will turn our attention to pitchers who have a specific area of excellence and could be acquired for a reasonable return. Please note that I did not recommend anyone to help in the wins category, as chasing specific pitchers to provide more wins would be a fool's errand. Rather, those who want to improve in wins should do their best to stream starters with decent skills and favorable matchups. [Smarter waivers, better trades, optimized lineups — Yahoo Fantasy Plus unlocks it all] Strikeouts Dylan Cease, San Diego Padres Cease has appeared in my trade column more than once this season, as he continues to be one of the most frustrating and unlucky pitchers in baseball. His .323 BABIP and 68.5% strand rate are among the highest marks of any starter, and his ERA estimators are all more than a full run lower than his 4.79 ERA. But there is one thing that Cease can do in spades — strike batters out. His 153 punchouts rank fourth in baseball, which makes him an attractive buy-low candidate for those need to take a chance on a high strikeout starter with massive upside. Jesús Luzardo, Philadelphia Phillies Luzardo is a poor man's version of Cease. One could make a case that Luzardo is the more attractive hurler to add. Unlike Cease, he has had some dazzling stretches this season. Still, Luzardo's penchant for ugly outings surely has frustrated many managers, as he has allowed four or more earned runs in six of his past 11 starts. His strikeout total (140) ranks 11th in baseball, making the southpaw a smart buy-low option for those who need to make a move in that category. ERA Eury Pérez, Miami Marlins Pérez has been an ERA asset throughout his brief career, evidenced by his lifetime 3.13 mark. The right-hander struggled in his initial starts following Tommy John surgery, but has allowed four runs across his past five starts. His 32:5 K:BB ratio over those outings supports his outstanding run prevention, and his 2.68 xERA is the third lowest of any pitcher who currently holds a rotation spot. Hunter Greene, Cincinnati Reds Some managers may have forgotten how well Greene has pitched this season since we haven't seen him in action for nearly two months. He was dominant in his 11 starts, logging a 2.72 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 73:14 K:BB ratio. His groin injury is less of a concern than an arm injury, which means that he could be a dominant ace for the stretch run. Greene could return to fantasy baseball lineups in a week or two. WHIP Matthew Boyd, Chicago Cubs There is no doubt that Boyd has pushed through his ceiling so far in 2025 since his current ratios (2.47 ERA, 1.06 WHIP) are likely unsustainable. He is not worth acquiring if his current manager values him as an ace, but that shouldn't be the case in many leagues. Boyd has two characteristics that should lead to a low WHIP the rest of the way — he generates plenty of fly balls and rarely issues walks. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Zack Littell, Tampa Bay Rays Littell is a poor man's version of Boyd. He doesn't generate enough strikeouts (6.0 K/9 rate) and is too hittable, which is a result of living inside the strike zone. Still, the lack of walks usually leads to a low WHIP, and this year Littell has turned his impressive 3.3% walk rate into a 1.11 WHIP. Both Boyd and Littell are ERA risks for the stretch run, but they could post an ERA over 4.00 and still help in the WHIP category. Saves Will Vest, Detroit Tigers The Tigers not only have one of the best records in baseball, but also have a favorable schedule for the stretch run, thanks to plenty of series against division opponents below .500. Vest has a modest saves total this year (16), but could skyrocket up that category if his team capitalizes on their schedule and logs several narrow victories. My plan with Vest would be to make a trade offer as soon as the MLB trade deadline passes on Thursday.
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2 days ago
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Reds rookie Chase Burns achieves strikeout milestones, but still seeks first big-league win
Chase Burns has reached some elite company in his first six starts in the majors. However, the Reds rookie right-hander is still seeking his first big-league win. Burns became the second Cincinnati pitcher since 1900 with three straight games with at least 10 strikeouts on Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, he also allowed three runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings as the Dodgers posted a 5-2 victory. 'I feel like every start I'm kind of learning and getting better,' said Burns, who is 0-3 with a 6.26 ERA. 'I mean, the numbers don't show, but you know it's been really fun to go through the process and learn.' Burns — who had 10 strikeouts against the Dodgers — joined Raisel Iglesias as the only Reds pitchers with three straight double-digit strikeout outings. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Burns is the eighth Major Leaguer age 22 or younger and the first since Pittsburgh's Oliver Perez in 2004 to post three straight 10-strikeout games since the mound was moved to its current distance in 1893. He's also the seventh rookie to do it in three straight games and the fifth big leaguer to have at least 10 punchouts in three of his first six games. 'We're trying to build for the future with him and win now with him. I think the kid is doing a good job,' Reds manager Terry Francona said. Burns — the second overall pick in the 2024 MLB amateur draft — has faced some of the toughest lineups in the majors since being called up in late June. Two of his six starts have come against last year's World Series participants. His debut was against the Yankees on June 24, and he faced the defending champion Dodgers on Monday night. Burns' second start was at Fenway Park in Boston as the Red Sox jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first inning. The 22-year old went only one-third of an inning and allowed seven runs (five earned) on five hits. 'Yeah, it's why I play the game, dream about playing (and) facing these guys like that, going against a lineup like that. So I'm having a lot of fun,' Burns said. 'I'm blessed to be up here, and I just want to keep learning and get better.' The one thing the Reds could help Burns with is run support. They have plated only four runs when he has been on the mound in his starts, and in only one of his outings has he left with Cincinnati in the lead. 'You don't have time to sit up here and learn slow, honestly,' Burns said. 'The boys want to playoff push, and I want to be a part of that, so I got to go out there and perform.' Despite the record, Francona doesn't see any frustration from Burns. 'I think he's fine. He's a very mature kid or he wouldn't be here,' Francona said. It doesn't get easier for Burns. His next start is likely to be Saturday against the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Speedway Classic at Tennessee's Bristol Motor Speedway, where more than 85,000 tickets have been sold. The major league attendance record is 84,587 at old Cleveland Stadium on Sept. 12, 1954, when Cleveland faced the New York Yankees. Burns played two seasons at the University of Tennessee and went to high school in Hendersonville, Tennessee, at Beech High School.
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2 days ago
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Reds rookie Chase Burns achieves strikeout milestones, but still seeks first big-league win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Chase Burns has reached some elite company in his first six starts in the majors. However, the Reds rookie right-hander is still seeking his first big-league win. Burns became the second Cincinnati pitcher since 1900 with three straight games with at least 10 strikeouts on Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, he also allowed three runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings as the Dodgers posted a 5-2 victory. 'I feel like every start I'm kind of learning and getting better,' said Burns, who is 0-3 with a 6.26 ERA. 'I mean, the numbers don't show, but you know, it's been really fun to go through the process and learn.' Burns — who had 10 strikeouts against the Dodgers — joined Raisel Iglesias as the only Reds pitchers with three straight double-digit strikeout outings. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Burns is the eighth Major Leaguer age 22 or younger and the first since Pittsburgh's Oliver Perez in 2004 to post three straight 10-strikeout games since the mound was moved to its current distance in 1893. He's also the seventh rookie to do it in three straight games and the fifth big leaguer to have at least 10 punchouts in three of his first six games. 'We're trying to build for the future with him and win now with him. I think the kid is doing a good job,' Reds manager Terry Francona said. Burns — the second overall pick in the 2024 MLB amateur draft — has faced some of the toughest lineups in the majors since being called up in late June. Two of his six starts have come against last year's World Series participants. His debut was against the Yankees on June 24 and he faced the defending champion Dodgers on Monday night. Burns' second start was at Fenway Park in Boston as the Red Sox jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first inning. The 22-year old went only one-third of an inning and allowed seven runs (five earned) on five hits. 'Yeah, it's why I play the game, dream about playing (and) facing these guys like that, going against a lineup like that. So I'm having a lot of fun,' Burns said. 'I'm blessed to be up here, and I just want to keep learning and get better.' The one thing the Reds could help Burns with is run support. They have plated only four runs when he has been on the mound in his starts and in only one of his outings has he left with Cincinnati in the lead. 'You don't have time to sit up here and learn slow, honestly,' Burns said. 'The boys want to playoff push, and I want to be a part of that, so I got to go out there and perform.' Despite the record, Francona doesn't see any frustration from Burns. 'I think he's fine. He's a very mature kid or he wouldn't be here,' Francona said. It doesn't get easier for Burns. His next start is likely to be Saturday against the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Speedway Classic at Tennessee's Bristol Motor Speedway, where more than 85,000 tickets have been sold. The major league attendance record is 84,587 at old Cleveland Stadium on Sept. 12, 1954, when Cleveland faced the New York Yankees. Burns played two seasons at the University of Tennessee and went to high school in Hendersonville, Tennessee, at Beech High School. ___ AP MLB:
