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Fri Feb 212:58Mets Agree With Jake Diekman
The New York Mets agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent left-handed reliever Jake Diekman on Friday, pending a physical. It was reported that the two sides were close to a deal on Thursday. The Mets also added Japanese right-hander Shintaro Fujinami to their bullpen on Friday. The 37-year-old Diekman will give the Mets another experienced left-handed reliever alongside Brooks Raley in 2024. Diekman wasn't very good with the Chicago White Sox early on last year before being released and landing with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he excelled to the tune of a 2.18 ERA with 53 strikeouts and 25 walks in 45 1/3 relief innings. Diekman has the ability to generate plenty of swings and misses with an 11.4 career K/9 in 12 big-league seasons, but he also has control issues (5.3 career BB/9), which can get him in trouble at times. Diekman has a career 3.82 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 15 career saves.
Source: SNY - Andy MartinoRotoBaller.com
Thu Feb 112:00Mets Close To Adding Jake Diekman
The New York Mets are close to an agreement with free-agent left-handed reliever Jake Diekman on Thursday, according to league sources. Diekman is an affordable lefty veteran who has had some success in the majors. The 37-year-old southpaw was great after joining the Tampa Bay Rays in May, posting a 2.18 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 50 strikeouts in 45 1/3 innings. Prior to joining Tampa, he had a terrible 7.94 ERA in 13 appearances with the Chicago White Sox. In his 12-year career, Diekman has a 111 ERA+ and 3.82 ERA. Brooks Raley is currently the Mets' top lefty option in the bullpen. Diekman would give New York another experienced left-hander to pair with Raley, but he won't have much fantasy appeal in 2024.
Source: The Athletic - Will SammonRotoBaller.com
Thu May 25 202309:06Jake Diekman To Return Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jake Diekman is expected to come off the paternity list on Thursday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The 36-year-old hasn't pitched since May 21 and hit the paternity list on May 22. Diekman's seen better days, as he owns a 7.20 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and 18.3% strikeout rate over 15 innings split between the Boston Red Sox and the Rays. The club has many options for late-inning work, so don't expect the 12-year-vet to factor into any save situations or add much to the three holds he has this season.
Source: Marc TopkinRotoBaller.com
Mon May 22 202314:33Jake Diekman Placed On Paternity List
The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Jake Diekman on the paternity list on Monday and recalled right-hander Zack Burdi from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Diekman could be away from the team for up to three days this week. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw reliever began the 2023 campaign with the Chicago White Sox before joining Tampa's bullpen. In 17 total appearances in relief, he has a rough 7.20 ERA (6.29 FIP), 1.80 WHIP, 14 walks and 13 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched. Diekman has been slightly better in four relief appearances for the Rays, allowing two runs on two hits while walking one and striking out two in 3 2/3 frames.
Source: Bally Sports Florida - Ryan BassRotoBaller.com
Wed May 10 202300:13Rays Working On Deal With Jake Diekman
The Tampa Bay Rays are working to finalize a deal with left-handed reliever Jake Diekman, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The 36-year-old was designated for assignment and released last week by the White Sox. He is expected to join the team Wednesday or Thursday. The Rays recently lost Garrett Cleavinger (knee) to season-ending knee surgery, so the hope is that Diekman would fill that role. Diekman has been a useful reliever throughout his career but had a bloated 7.94 ERA and 2.12 WHIP in his 11 1/3 innings with the White Sox.
Source: Marc Topkin - Tampa Bay TimesRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 1 202221:45Jake Diekman Headed To White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are acquiring left-hander Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox. Diekman will head to Chicago to help solidify the bullpen while the White Sox send catcher Reese McGuire to Boston in exchange. The 35-year-old Diekman has been solid out of the pen for the Red Sox in 2022, posting a 5-1 record, 4.23 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, one save, 12 holds, and 51 strikeouts in 38 1/3 innings of work. Look for him to settle into a setup role with his new team.
Source: Robert Murray on TwitterRotoBaller.com
Thu May 5 202200:29Jake Diekman Blows Save On Wednesday
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jake Diekman was unable to hold his own versus the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Right-hander Hansel Robles came in the begin the ninth inning. He struck out the leadoff hitter, but then allowed back-to-back walks. Manager Alex Cora decided to hand the ball over to Diekman with two runners on and two outs in the ninth. He allowed left-handed slugger Jared Walsh to tie the game, but got out of the inning. Right-hander Matt Barnes came in after that and allowed three earned runs in what ended up being a loss for the Red Sox. This is a tough situation all around, but Robles appears to be the best option for saves in Boston right now.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Apr 10 202223:56Jake Diekman Dominates In Ninth Inning
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jake Diekman was tasked with coming in to close the door in the ninth inning on Sunday. Normally, Matt Barnes (back) would be the closer, but he has been unavailable due to injury. Manager Alex Cora turned to Matt Strahm in the seventh inning and Hansel Robles in the eighth. Diekman came into the ninth inning with a one-run lead over the New York Yankees. He struck out the side and helped the Red Sox get the 4-3 victory. It wouldn't be surprising to see Diekman get more chances in the ninth even after Barnes returns.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Mar 13 202223:36Red Sox Sign Jake Diekman
The Boston Red Sox will sign free-agent left-hander Jake Diekman, pending a physical, according to a source. It's believed to be a multi-year deal, but the exact details of the contract are unknown. The southpaw reliever had a 3.86 ERA, .211 batting average against and a 1.34 WHIP in 67 relief outings (60 2/3 innings) for the Oakland Athletics in 2021. He also averaged 11.5 strikeouts and 5.0 walks per nine innings and struck out 31.7% of the hitters he faced. In 529 major league outings, Diekman has a 3.73 ERA. Along with fellow lefty Matt Strahm, who was also signed Sunday, Diekman will be a valuable left arm in Boston's bullpen in 2022. Diekman will mainly be a setup man, but he could have some appeal for his high whiff rate in deeper AL-only leagues.
Source: Mass Live - Chris CotilloRotoBaller.com
Thu Nov 4 202115:12Jake Diekman Hits Open Market
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman will be looking for a new home in 2022, as the Athletics declined to pick up his $4 million option. They'll instead pay the left-hander a $750,000 buyout. This is a surprising move, as Diekman pitched effectively with a 3.86 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, 83 strikeouts and seven saves across 60 2/3 innings in 67 appearances in 2021. With a 3.73 ERA in 529 appearances over his 10-year career, Diekman has established himself as one of the most reliable relievers in the league, and he stands to fill a setup role wherever he lands.
Source: MLBPA CommunicationsRotoBaller.com
Sat Aug 28 202111:01Jake Diekman Whiffs Two In Perfect Inning Versus Yankees
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman needed only 10 pitches to toss a clean innings versus the Yankees on Friday while collecting two strikeouts. Diekman has been a quality relief arm for Oakland this season as he's sporting a 2.96 ERA with a ton of whiffs, 65 K's across 48 2/3 innings to be exact. Despite pitching well, Diekman seems to have fallen in the A's bullpen pecking order as fellow-lefty Andrew Chafin has seen higher-leverage situations since being acquired from the Cubs at the trade deadline. Diekman's role had diminished anyway; he picked up his sixth save of the season back in May but he only has one since as Lou Trivino has earned more of a traditional closer role. Diekman has value in leagues that reward holds, but most managers can leave the lefty on waivers.
Source: ESPN.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 2 202110:51Jake Diekman Whiffs Two Angels In Clean Inning
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman pitched a clean eighth inning with two strikeouts in a win over the Angels on Sunday. Diekman has been strong in a setup role for Oakland as he's got eight holds, a 3.18 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, and 55 strikeouts in 39 2/3 innings. His 32% strikeout rate should keep him pitching in high-leverage situations as he's the best reliever in the Oakland bullpen when the A's need a strikeout. Right-hander Lou Trivino gets the bulk of the saves, but Diekman has seven saves on the season as he will get the occasional save chance if the opposition has lefties due up. Diekman is a must-roster reliever in leagues that reward holds and has deep league value for his strikeout upside from the RP spot.
Source: ESPN.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 24 202103:13Rafael Devers homers twice, Red Sox beat Yankees 6-2
BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers hit two home runs, including a go-ahead blast in the fifth inning, to help the Boston Red Sox best New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole for the second straight time at Fenway Park in a 6-2 victory Friday night. Devers followed his two-run with a three-run homer in the seventh — the 100th of his career — to help Boston improve to 9-2 against New York this season. The Red Sox maintained their one-game AL East lead over Tampa Bay and increased their lead to nine games over the third-place Yankees. Yacksel Rios (3-0) got the victory, pitching two scoreless innings to cap a strong night from the bullpen after starter Eduardo Rodriguez left in the second inning after experiencing migraine symptoms. Cole (10-5) started strong for New York, but was pulled after fiving innings, giving up three runs off six hits, striking out eight and walking two. METS 3, BLUE JAYS 0 NEW YORK (AP) — Tylor Megill threw six scoreless innings for his first big league victory and got his first... [More]
Fri Jul 9 202101:29Rookie pitcher hits slam off Scherzer, Padres overtake Nats
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie reliever Daniel Camarena hit a stunning grand slam off Washington ace Max Scherzer and the San Diego Padres overcame an eight-run deficit, finally beating the Nationals 9-8 Thursday night on Trent Grisham’s RBI single in the ninth inning. The Padres matched the biggest comeback in franchise history, helped by Fernando Tatis’ 28th home run and Grisham’s two-out hit. But it was Camarena’s blow that really jolted the crowd at Petco Park. Camarena, who went to San Diego’s Cathedral Catholic High, was called up earlier in the day for his second stint with the Padres. He replaced Yu Darvish starting the fourth inning and allowed Trea Turner’s second homer of the game, a two-run drive that gave the Nationals an 8-0 lead. With the Padres’ bullpen taxed in recent days, manager Jayce Tingler had Camarena bat for himself against the struggling Scherzer with the bases loaded and two outs in the fourth. The left-hander drove a 1-2 fastball into the right-field stands to send... [More]
Fri Jul 9 202100:19Uras becomes MLB's 1st 11-game winner, Dodgers beat Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Julio Urías allowed Jazz Chisholm’s leadoff homer, then pitched shutout ball through the seventh inning for his major league-leading 11th win, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep. Urías (11-3) gave up just four more hits, struck out nine and walked two. Chris Taylor’s RBI single tied the score in the fourth. Matt Beaty singled in the go-ahead run in the fifth, chasing Sandy Alcantara (5-8_, and Will Smith hit a sacrifice fly off David Hess. Miami announced Don Mattingly will return for a seventh season in 2022. PHILLIES 8, CUBS 0 CHICAGO (AP) — Brad Miller hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career and Philadelphia routed the sinking Cubs. Miller hit a solo drive in the third inning and added two-run homers in the fifth and seventh innings. With a chance at joining the other 18 players who have hit a record four home runs in a game, Miller popped up in the ninth. Zach Eflin (4-6) tossed six crisp innings... [More]
Thu Jul 8 202119:38Uras becomes 1st 11-game winner, Dodgers beat Marlins 6-1
MIAMI (AP) — Julio Urías allowed Jazz Chisholm’s leadoff homer, then pitched shutout ball through the seventh inning for his major league-leading 11th win, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep. Urías (11-3) gave up just four more hits, struck out nine and walked two. Chris Taylor’s RBI single tied the score in the fourth. Matt Beaty singled in the go-ahead run in the fifth, chasing Sandy Alcantara (5-8_, and Will Smith hit a sacrifice fly off David Hess. Miami announced Don Mattingly will return for a seventh season in 2022. MARINERS 4, YANKEES 0 SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie Logan Gilbert (3-2) pitched one-hit ball over seven innings, struck out a career-high eight and retired his final 18 batters. Kyle Seager and Dylan Moore homered off Jordan Montgomery (3-4) as Seattle salvaged the final game of the three-game set. Paul Sewald struck out a pair in the eighth and Kendall Graveman finished. New York was held to one hit for the first time since... [More]
Tue Jun 15 202101:57Indians extend Orioles' road woes, win 4-3
CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez picked up a pair of RBIs — made possible by Baltimore blunders in the field — and the Cleveland Indians extended the Orioles’ road losing streak to 16 games with a 4-3 victory on Monday night. Ramírez drove in a run off Dean Kremer (0-6) in the first inning when Baltimore left fielder DJ Stewart slipped in the wet grass going after a routine fly. Ramirez added an RBI double in the sixth after Orioles second baseman Stevie Wilkerson dropped his foul pop, giving him another try. Indians rookie reliever Nick Sandlin (1-0) picked up his first career win by striking out three of the five batters he faced. Emmanuel Clase worked a 1-2-3 ninth for his 10th save. RAYS 5, WHITE SOX 2 CHICAGO (AP) — Austin Meadows, Brandon Lowe and Randy Arozarena homered and Tampa Bay beat Chicago for its fourth straight win. Tampa Bay improved to 43-24, 1 1/2 games ahead of the White Sox for the best record in the majors. The Rays have won seven of eight. Tampa Bay starter Tyler Glasnow... [More]
Sat Jun 12 202102:16DeGrom exits with elbow injury in Mets' 3-2 win over Padres
NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom was pulled from a do-it-all gem with right flexor tendinitis, a troubling diagnosis for the New York Mets that clouded a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. DeGrom (6-2) faced the minimum over six innings and ripped a two-run single, giving him five RBIs this season — compared to four earned runs allowed. He struck out 10 in the abbreviated outing. DeGrom left after 80 pitches and extending his scoreless streak to 22 innings. He had a no-hit bid until Wil Myers beat the shift with a weak grounder in the fifth. Billy McKinney drove in a run with the first of his two doubles in the fifth, and deGrom followed with his two-run hit. San Diego dropped its third straight. Blake Snell (2-3) allowed three runs in four-plus innings, and the Padres couldn’t do enough damage against New York’s bullpen. CUBS 8, CARDINALS 5 CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a tying home run in the sixth inning on the 14th pitch of his at-bat against Daniel Ponce de Leon.... [More]
Sat Jun 12 202101:36DeGrom exits with elbow injury in Mets' 3-2 win over Padres
NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom was pulled from a do-it-all gem with right flexor tendinitis, a troubling diagnosis for the New York Mets that clouded a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. DeGrom (6-2) faced the minimum over six innings and ripped a two-run single, giving him five RBIs this season — compared to four earned runs allowed. He struck out 10 in the abbreviated outing. DeGrom left after 80 pitches and extending his scoreless streak to 22 innings. He had a no-hit bid until Wil Myers beat the shift with a weak grounder in the fifth. Billy McKinney drove in a run with the first of his two doubles in the fifth, and deGrom followed with his two-run hit. San Diego dropped its third straight. Blake Snell (2-3) allowed three runs in four-plus innings, and the Padres couldn’t do enough damage against New York’s bullpen. CUBS 8, CARDINALS 5 CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a tying home run in the sixth inning on the 14th pitch of his at-bat against Daniel Ponce de Leon.... [More]
Thu May 27 202101:34Gallegos ordered to switch caps by ump in Cards' 4-0 loss
CHICAGO (AP) — St. Louis pitcher Giovanny Gallegos, clinging to a one-run lead and two on in the seventh inning, was ordered by umpire Joe West to switch caps because there apparently was sunscreen on the bill. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt, thinking his player was unfairly singled out, got ejected during an animated argument in St. Louis' 4-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.” Tommy Edman connected against Carlos Rodón (5-2) in the third and Aaron Bummer in the eighth for a 2-0 lead. Edmundo Sosa added a two-run single in the ninth, and the NL Central-leading Cardinals came away with the win after losing four of five. John Gant (3-2) dodged bases-loaded jams in the first and third innings while pitching into the sixth. TWINS 3, ORIOLES 2 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miguel Sanó hit a three-run homer off Jorge López (1-6), and Minnesota completed a three-game sweep of the major league-worst Orioles, who have lost nine straight. Michael Pineda (3-2) allowed one run and three hits over six... [More]
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