Adam Wainwright Wins Despite an Average Start on Wednesday rotoballer.com Wed 7/24/19 11:29 PM
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright earned a win on Wednesday despite not pitching particularly well. He went five innings, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks while striking out five. He was helped out by the Cardinals offense and a 14-run explosion. Wainwright evened his record at 7-7 with the victory and will take a 4.63 ERA into his next start.
Adam Wainwright Struggles on Friday rotoballer.com Fri 7/19/19 10:28 PM
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright struggled on Friday, allowing seven runs on nine hits in 3 1/3 innings. He didn't issue a walk and struck out four, allowing one home run. The Cincinnati Reds jumped on Wainwright for four runs in the third inning and three in the fourth after "[...]
Adam Wainwright Throws Seven Scoreless Innings rotoballer.com Sun 7/14/19 9:36 PM
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright threw seven scoreless innings on Sunday, allowing just four hits and a walk while striking out seven. Wainwright was originally scheduled to start on Friday but was scratched from the lineup due to a back injury. The Cardinals insisted it wasn't serious, and it must not have been, as "Waino" looked like his old self on Sunday. He threw 97 pitches and improved to 6-7, dropping his ERA to a respectable 3.99.
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 rotoballer.com Sun 7/14/19 7:30 AM
With the news that Max Scherzer is heading to the injured list with back issues, many fantasy owners are left combing the waiver wire for a replacement. Obviously, nobody you can pick up for free is going to give you what Mad Max can, but there are plenty of respectable options out there, no matter your league depth.[...]
Adam Wainwright Could Start Sunday rotoballer.com Fri 7/12/19 10:52 PM
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that starting pitcher Adam Wainwright's (back) injury isn't very serious and there's a chance he could start on Sunday against the Diamondbacks. Wainwright was scratched on Friday due to spasms in favor of Daniel Poncedeleon. The good news is that it doesn't look like the veteran right-hander will need to go on the injured list. The 37-year-old has been hit or miss with a 4.31 ERA, 1.38 [...]
Adam Wainwright Scratched from Friday's Start rotoballer.com Fri 7/12/19 4:32 PM
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright will not be able to make Friday's start due to a recurrence of back spasms. Daniel Poncedeleon will make the start in his place. For now, it is unclear just how serious Wainwright's back issue is. Outcomes range from having his start pushed back, missing a turn in the rotation, or even a stint on the injured list. The Cardinals will hopefully provide a more detailed update after Friday's game. [...]
Daniel Ponce de Leon to Make Spot Start Tonight rotoballer.com Fri 7/12/19 2:49 PM
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon will start in place of Adam Wainwright who has been scratched due to back spasms for tonight's game. Ponce de Leon started three games for the Cardinals earlier this season, recording a 2.66 ERA before being placed in the bullpen. Ponce de Leon has a high strikeout upside, boasting an 11.2 K/9 and 2.16 ERA in six appearances. He has been especially good at Busch Stadium this season, recording a 0.82 ERA in two appearances.
Rest-of-Season Starting Pitcher Rankings (Midseason Update) rotoballer.com Thu 7/11/19 8:30 AM
The Midsummer Classic has come and gone, leaving us without baseball for what seems like the longest week of the calendar year. Before the second half of the 2019 MLB season gets underway, the RotoBaller staff has updated our fantasy baseball rankings for the remainder of the year.RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition and know that rankings don't stop mattering once your draft is over.Starting pitchers have been the bane of f[...]
You Don't Know Jack (Flaherty) rotoballer.com Thu 7/11/19 8:15 AM
Never a lauded prospect as he made his way through the St. Louis Cardinals' system, starting pitcher Jack Flaherty nevertheless made a splash in 2018, taking advantage of the playing time afforded to him by injuries to rotation mainstay Adam Wainwright.Part of a loaded 2018 rookie class in the National League, which included supposed generational talents Ronald Acua and Juan Soto as well as ascending ace [...]
Adam Wainwright Pitches Well in Wednesday's Loss rotoballer.com Wed 6/26/19 11:53 PM
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched well on Wednesday but took the loss. He tossed 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk. He struck out nine and threw 105 pitches on the night. Despite his efforts, Wainwright was given his seventh loss, dropping to 5-7. His ERA stands at 4.35.