Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 25 rotoballer.com Fri 9/10/21 8:00 AM
There's only a couple more weeks left in the season. So only a few more opportunities left for two-start streamers.As we near the end of the line, we'll recap the past two weeks. Chris Flexen was the winning pick in Week 23, but that's not saying much as he posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.371 WHIP with eight strikeouts over 11 2/3 innings of work. As for Week 24, Steven Matz is the frontrunner after allowing one run on seven hits while striking out six over six innings against the Yankees to earn the ...
Chris Flexen Grinds Into Sixth Inning rotoballer.com Tue 8/31/21 1:29 PM
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen didn't have his best stuff against the Houston Astros Monday, but he still found a way to make it 5 2/3 innings. He allowed two runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four. He did not factor into the decision. Flexen has become a very consistent starter for the Mariners, giving him equity in fantasy despite his lack of strikeouts. He now has an 11-5 record with a 3.52 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 99 strikeouts in 145 2/3 innings.
Chris Flexen Earns 11th Win rotoballer.com Tue 8/24/21 11:48 PM
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen earned his 11th win of the season in a 5-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics Tuesday. Flexen allowed one run on six hits and a walk in 6 1/3 innings. He struck out five batters. Flexen now has four quality starts in five August outings and has easily been the most consistent Seattle starter this season. With a 3.54 ERA and 1.24 WHIP on the year, he's worthy of a roster spot in most formats despite only having 95 strikeouts in 140 innings.
Chris Flexen Throws Gem Against Rangers rotoballer.com Fri 8/20/21 12:00 PM
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen had another outstanding start Wednesday night, throwing seven strong innings against the Texas Rangers. He allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk with five strikeouts. He left in position for a win before a bullpen meltdown in the ninth left him with a no-decision. Flexen has been very effective and consistent in terms of run prevention all season, with a very solid 3.65 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. The lack of strikeouts could hold him ...
Chris Flexen Exits After Six Innings With Quality Start rotoballer.com Sat 8/14/21 11:33 AM
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen (hamstring) was removed after just 74 pitches Saturday, having delivered a quality start. He allowed two runs on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts. Flexen later said he wasn't feeling very comfortable on the mound in the last few innings. It remains to be seen whether Flexen misses any time, but he did not seem overly concerned. For the year, Flexen has a 10-5 record with a 3.78 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 85 strikeouts in 126 1/3 innings. ...
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 21 rotoballer.com Sat 8/14/21 10:58 PM
TIM FREAKING ANDERSON. That's all that needs to be said about the Field of Dreams Game. Man, what an ending!That matchup sure lived up to the hype, but how did the pitchers on the last two columns hold up? Going back to Week 19, Chris Flexen was the clear winner from that column, going 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.542 WHIP and 13 strikeouts. And now in Week 20, J.A. Happ is the frontrunner after taking a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and finishing with one run allowed on one hit and two walks with ...
Chris Flexen Strikes Out Seven Yankees rotoballer.com Sun 8/8/21 12:39 AM
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen has been the most consistent rotation option for Seattle this year, with his only downside in fantasy being his lack of strikeouts. On Saturday, Flexen lasted five innings against the New York Yankees, giving up three runs on eight hits and one walk. He allowed two home runs and struck out seven batters. It wasn't the outing Flexen wanted, but he did strike out more than a batter per inning for just the second time this season. If that rate ...
Chris Flexen Earns 10th Win Over Rays rotoballer.com Mon 8/2/21 11:17 PM
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen reached the 10-win plateau Monday in an 8-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Flexen allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings. He struck out six batters. By pitch count, it was his longest outing of the season at 113 pitches. Flexen has put up strong ratios all year, with a 3.75 ERA and 1.26 WHIP, but those numbers are not superlative enough to make up for just 75 strikeouts in 115 1/3 innings. Fantasy managers should look ...
Chris Flexen (SP, SEA) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups rotoballer.com Sun 8/1/21 9:00 AM
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teamsROSTERED IN: 47% of leaguesANALYSIS: After several years of struggling with the Mets, Flexen finally seems to be figuring things out this year with the Mariners after spending 2020 in the KBO. Over 19 starts this year, he has gone 9-5 with a 3.81 ERA and 1.252 WHIP over 108 2/3 innings of work, although he's provided minimal strikeout value as he owns a 15.5 percent strikeout rate.He'll be on the road for both starts this week, which could spell trouble as...
Chris Flexen Gives Up Seven Runs Tuesday rotoballer.com Wed 7/28/21 2:38 PM
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen had a poor outing Tuesday night, allowing seven runs on nine hits and no walks to the Houston Astros in four innings of work. He also struck out three batters, and was saddled with his fifth loss of the year. Flexen offers very little in the way of strikeouts, so run prevention is key in maintaining his fantasy value. With a 3.81 ERA and 1.25 WHIP on the season, he's best used as a streaming option in favorable matchups or two-start weeks.