2 Days Baltimore Orioles Comment

Jim Johnson blew his second consecutive save in epic fashion Saturday as the Orioles fell to the Rays.

Johnson entered with the O's leading 6-4 and promptly surrendered five earned runs on three hits and two walks. He was among the best closers in baseball last season and started off strong this year, but his past two outings have been very troubling. The Orioles may want to give him a few days of mental rest.

6 Days Baltimore Orioles Comment

Jim Johnson blew his first save of the season Tuesday night in the Orioles' late loss to the Padres.

It snapped a franchise-record 35-game save streak. Johnson allowed four hits and two earned runs, coughing up Baltimore's 2-1 ninth-inning lead. The right-hander still has a stellar 1.80 ERA and 1.05 WHIP on the season and should be able to bounce back next time out.

16 Days Baltimore Orioles Comment

Jim Johnson earned his 11th save of the season Saturday as the Orioles beat the Angels in extra innings.

Johnson retired all three batters he faced in the bottom of the 10th inning. The 29-year-old right-hander has an incredible 1.13 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 14/4 K/BB ratio over 16 innings this season. He is a top fantasy closer.

26 Days Baltimore Orioles Comment

Jim Johnson took a loss after allowing a run in the 11th Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

It was Johnson's second loss this season, topping his total from 71 appearances last year, but also just the first earned run he's allowed. He should thank Brian Matusz, who stranded the bases loaded after taking over in the 11th. Johnson has worked three straight days, so the Orioles will likely give him Friday off. Pedro Strop might get a save chance in his place.

27 Days Baltimore Orioles Comment

Jim Johnson recorded his eighth save of the season Tuesday as the Orioles defeated the Blue Jays 4-3.

Johnson allowed a two-out single to Maicer Izturis but escaped without further harm, striking out J.P. Arencibia to end the game. Johnson still hasn't allowed an earned run this season, and he's struck out a batter per inning so far. He once again is proving to be one of the best closers in baseball.

1 Month Baltimore Orioles Comment

Jim Johnson saved his sixth game of the year Tuesday, securing a 5-4 victory for the Orioles over the Rays.

Johnson hasn't allowed an earned run yet and has converted all six of his save opportunities to this point. He doesn't strike out a ton of batters, but his heavy sinker continues to get the job done. After saving 51 games last season, Johnson is proving to be an incredibly reliable late-inning option.

1 Month Baltimore Orioles Comment

Jim Johnson earned his fifth save of the season on Saturday as the Orioles topped the Yankees 5-3.

Johnson owns a 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 6/2 K/BB ratio in six innings this season. The O's might not win as many games as they did in 2012, but the 29-year-old closer should remain a solid fantasy option throughout 2013.

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