Bailey Ober
SP MIN
Sun 8/27/23 7:04 PM

Ober allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out four over four innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Ober's winless streak reached seven outings, and this was the first time in August he failed to complete five innings. He gave up a solo home run to J.P. Martinez and a grand slam to Jonah Heim in the contest, continuing a stretch of eight straight starts in which Ober has allowed a homer. For the season, the right-hander has a 3.67 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 120:26 K:BB through 122.2 innings over 22 starts. He's projected for a road rematch against the Rangers next weekend.

Bailey Ober
SP MIN
Tue 8/22/23 11:30 PM

Ober did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks over five innings against the Brewers. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
All the damage against Ober came early, with Willy Adames launching a two-run home run in the first inning to mark Ober's seventh consecutive start allowing a long ball, a streak that dates back to the All-Star Break. He also tied his season high in walks and was pulled after 78 pitches despite holding the Brewers to a pair of hits. The outing continued a mildly concerning stretch of brief starts for Ober, who has gone five or fewer frames in five consecutive appearances. He'll likely have a tough time pitching deep in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come against the Rangers.

Bailey Ober
SP MIN
Wed 8/16/23 9:20 AM

Ober did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over five innings against the Tigers. He struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
Ober scattered five hits but issued three walks, which tied a season-high. The 28-year-old allowed two runs, which both came on Miguel Cabrera's 509th career home run in the second inning. After a stellar first half, Ober has struggled in his six starts since the All-Star break, posting a 5.52 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP despite an impressive 34:4 K:BB across 31 innings during that span. He is currently lined up to face the Brewers on the road early next week.

Bailey Ober
SP MIN
Thu 8/10/23 12:10 AM

Ober (6-6) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs (four earned) on 11 hits and a walk over five innings in a 9-5 loss to the Tigers. He struck out nine.
EDGE Analysis
Ober tallied a season high in strikeouts, though he surrendered 11 hits for the second time in his last three starts as he fell to the Tigers. The 28-year-old Ober is now 1-2 with a 5.88 ERA over his previous five starts. Overall, his ERA is up to 3.40 with a 1.11 WHIP and 107:19 K:BB across 19 starts (108.2 innings) this season. Ober will look to get back on track in his next outing, currently scheduled as a home rematch with Detroit early next week.

Bailey Ober
SP MIN
Sat 8/5/23 8:00 AM

Ober yielded two runs on six hits over five innings in Friday's win against Arizona. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Ober coughed up a solo homer in the second inning and another run in the fourth. While the three strikeouts were his lowest total since June 2, he's turned in four straight starts without issuing a walk. Ober lowered his ERA to 3.21 alongside a 98:18 K:BB across 103.2 frames. He's projected to take the mound in Detroit next week.

Bailey Ober
SP MIN
Sun 7/30/23 8:22 AM

Ober (6-5) took the loss Saturday, surrendering six runs on 11 hits over four innings as the Twins were downed 10-7 by the Royals. He struck out five without walking a batter.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander was maybe catching a bit too much of the plate in this one, as homers by Bobby Witt in the first inning and Michael Massey in the second helped dig an early hole. Ober hadn't given up more than four runs in a start all season coming into Saturday, but keeping the ball in the park is becoming an issue, as 10 of the 13 home runs he's served up have come in his last nine starts -- a stretch in which he has a 3.96 ERA despite a strong 1.11 WHIP and 55:7 K:BB through 52.1 innings. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, likely to come at home next weekend against Arizona.

Bailey Ober
SP MIN
Mon 7/24/23 4:10 AM

Ober did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks over six innings against the White Sox. He struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
Ober gave up two solo home runs early as the Twins fell behind only to rally to tie the game in the ninth inning and win in the 12th. The right-hander has allowed just six earned runs in his last four starts (2.16 ERA) with a 24:3 K:BB ratio, and he's delivered a quality start in each of his past seven outings.

Bailey Ober
SP MIN
Wed 7/19/23 1:12 AM

Ober (6-4) allowed three runs on seven hits and a hit batsman and struck out five without walking a batter over six innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Ober had a rough first inning, in which he allowed six of the seven hits he gave up. He settled in after that and retired 12 of the last 13 batters he faced to walk away with his sixth straight quality start. The right-hander now has a 2.74 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 84:18 K:BB through 88.2 innings over 15 starts in what's been a quietly impressive campaign. Ober is projected for a home start versus the White Sox this weekend.

Bailey Ober
SP MIN
Fri 7/7/23 11:35 PM

Ober allowed a run on four hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings in a no-decision versus the Orioles on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Ober limited the damage to a sixth-inning sacrifice fly from Cedric Mullins. This was Ober's fifth straight quality start -- in that span, he's given up nine runs over 31 innings with a 32:5 K:BB. The right-hander now has a 2.61 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 79:18 K:BB through 82.2 innings across 14 starts this season. His first start after the All-Star break is expected to be on the road, either in Oakland or Seattle.

Bailey Ober
SP MIN
Sun 7/2/23 10:09 AM

Ober (5-4) earned the win Saturday against the Orioles after he allowed just two hits and no walks across seven scoreless innings. He struck out eight.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old needed only 85 pitches to get through seven frames, and the Minnesota bullpen maintained a 1-0 advantage to give him his second win in his past eight starts. Despite the lack of victories during that stretch, Ober has pitched well of late with quality starts in five of his last six outings, and he has a 37:4 K:BB during that six-start span. A rematch at home versus Baltimore likely awaits next weekend for the right-hander.