Hammel takes the mound Friday: Baltimore starting pitcher Jason Hammel was in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Kansas City after dealing with a knee issue earlier this week. Hammel had his knee drained on Monday, but told reporters he would be available to pitch after the minor procedure. (Updated 05/25/2012)
Injury Report
Knee - Probable for May 25 vs. Kansas City (Updated - 5/23/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Hammel (5-1) was not expected to miss Friday's game as he looks to rebound from a pair of lackluster performances. The right-hander has allowed four runs in each game -- against the Yankees and Nationals -- as his ERA has ballooned to a season-high 3.12. He still ranks among the AL leaders in wins and is considered a quality Fantasy option against the Royals. He is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in three home starts this season. (Updated 05/25/2012).
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.
05/19/2012 22:37 Jones, Markakis lead O's to fifth straight
Adam Jones and Nick Markakis hit two-run homers and the Baltimore Orioles matched a season high with their fifth straight win, 6-5 over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.
05/14/2012 23:19 Teixeira's two-run HR lifts Yankees
Mark Teixeira hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning, Curtis Granderson also connected, and the New York Yankees got three hits from Alex Rodriguez in an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
05/13/2012 23:32 The Lineup: A grand Mother's Day
All of baseball celebrated Mother's Day on Sunday. All of Cincinnati and Miami celebrated walk-off grand slams on Sunday.
The Orioles traded front-line starter Jeremy Guthrie to the Rockies for starter Jason Hammel and reliever Matt Lindstrom late in the winter. Hammel will likely jump right into Guthrie's role, though he's no lock to start on opening day. Hammel went 7-13 over 27 starts and 32 appearances for the Rockies last season with an ERA of 4.76. He's never finished a season with an ERA below 4.33 (2009 with Colorado). He'll likely have an easier go pitching in Baltimore over Coors Field but does hold a career 0-2 record with a 6.28 ERA in three starts at Camden Yards back when he was with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles will ask the 29-year-old to be an innings eater like the man he was traded for, but Hammel has never topped 177 2/3 innings in a season. He'll get his opportunities with the Orioles but should be considered no better than an AL-only Fantasy option to begin the year. (Updated 2/17/12)
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