Arrieta drops third straight decision: Orioles starting pitcher Jake Arrieta dropped a third straight decision during Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. Arrieta (2-5) was locked in a 2-all game before surrendering a solo homer to Daniel Nava in the sixth inning. Arrieta was lifted after allowing a Scott Podsednik single. He was replaced by Luis Ayala, who immediately served up a two-run homer to Kelly Shoppach. Arrieta was charged with four runs on eight hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out two. "Well, I think four out of my six innings I allowed the leadoff guy on base," Arrieta said. "When you're pitching with a guy on and no outs to start off an inning, you put yourself in a tight situation." (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Arrieta has certainly had his issues on the hill lately, allowing four or more runs in three of his last four starts. He was coming off a solid performance against the Nationals (one ER in seven innings), but Arrieta unfortunately wasn't as sharp Wednesday. Arrieta has low-end Fantasy appeal at this time. He will be back on the hill Tuesday at Toronto. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/23/2012 12:42 Zach Britton to make rehab start Saturday
Orioles starting pitcher Zach Britton will make his first injury rehab start Saturday in Double-A, according to manager Buck Showalter (via School of Roch). He will make at least two rehab starts before the Orioles consider the next step. Britton has been on the shelf all season with a shoulder injury.
05/20/2012 08:36 Top 70 starters for Week 8
A lot to take into consideration before setting your pitching staffs for Fantasy Week 8. Our Al Melchior runs through his Top 70 starting options and has all the matchups.
05/18/2012 22:57 Markakis' HR in 11th wins it for Orioles
Nick Markakis homered into the second deck in right field to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win in 11 innings over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
05/17/2012 17:55 O's top Royals, make it 7 in row on road
Adam Jones hit a two-run homer, J.J. Hardy also drove in a pair of runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Thursday for their seventh straight road win.
05/14/2012 20:31 Jake Arrieta is on the who's not list
Baltimore pitcher Jake Arrieta lands on the who's not list for Week 7. The Fantasy Baseball 360 crew has all the analysis.
Jake Arrieta made solid strides last season for the Orioles after going 6-6 over 18 starts in 2010. Last season he made 22 starts and went 10-8 with a 5.05 ERA for the Orioles. He struck out 93 over 119 1/3 innings and displayed nasty stuff at times. He did all that while pitching through the constant threat he could break down due to loose bone spurs in his pitching elbow. He had that taken care of via surgery in the offseason and should be back to full health in 2012. That puts some uncertainty on his arm, but could also help him realize his vast potential. Arrieta will turn 26 early in the spring and has plenty of sleeper value in AL-only and deeper mixed Fantasy leagues if he can get started on the right track. (Updated 2/6/12)
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