Chris Tillman SP FA Mon 5/18/15 3:24 PM
Chris Tillman
SP FA
Tillman (back) is on track to return to the Orioles' rotation Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
The Orioles are currently listing Thursday's starter as "TBA," but Tillman's back is feeling much better, and he is expected to be able to take the hill that day. The Orioles figure to reveal their plans for Thursday's start in the next day or two.
Chris Tillman SP FA Sun 5/17/15 2:53 PM
Chris Tillman
SP FA
Tillman (back) said that his condition has improved, but it's still uncertain that he'll be able to make his scheduled start Tuesday versus the Mariners, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Mike Wright is making a turn in the rotation Sunday against the Angels in place of the injured Tillman, but it doesn't sound like the Orioles' ace is staring at a long-term absence. The club will likely reassess Tillman's condition Monday before offering confirmation on his availability for Tuesday's game.
Chris Tillman SP FA Sat 5/16/15 4:42 PM
Chris Tillman
SP FA
Tillman will not make his scheduled start Sunday due to lower back stiffness, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
The severity of Tillman's injury is uncertain, but the setback will prevent him from taking the mound Sunday. The Orioles have not announced who will start in Tillman's place, but they are considering going with one of relievers Mike Wright or T.J. McFarland, or bringing up a starter from Triple-A.
Chris Tillman SP FA Tue 5/12/15 11:31 PM
Chris Tillman
SP FA
Tillman gave up five earned runs on nine hits and one walk with four strikeouts in 6.2 innings Tuesday against the Blue Jays.
There's a chance that Tillman's early-season struggles are the product of his inability to perform against the Blue Jays. In three starts against Toronto this season Tillman has given up 19 earned runs over 14.2 innings, while giving up eight runs over his other four starts (24.2 innings). That's really the only way to paint this in a good light. Fortunately the Orioles don't face Toronto again until late-June, and Tillman would be in line to miss them in that series if he continues to pitch every fifth day.
Chris Tillman SP FA Tue 5/12/15 11:31 PM
Chris Tillman
SP FA
Tillman gave up five earned runs on nine hits and one walk with four strikeouts in 6.2 innings Tuesday against the Blue Jays.
There's a chance that Tillman's early-season struggles are the product of his inability to perform against the Blue Jays. In three starts against Toronto this season Tillman has given up 19 earned runs over 14.2 innings, while giving up eight runs over his other four starts (24.2 innings). That's really the only way to paint this in a good light. Fortunately the Orioles don't face Toronto again until late-June, and Tillman would be in line to miss them in that series if he continues to pitch every fifth day.
Chris Tillman SP FA Fri 5/8/15 1:25 AM
Chris Tillman
SP FA
Tillman gave up 10 hits, three walks, and four runs with three strikeouts in 5.2 innings Thursday against the Yankees.
Tillman gave up a sac fly to Alex Rodriguez and a RBI single to Mark Teixeria in the first, a solo homer to Rodriguez in the third, then an RBI double by Teixeira in the fifth. After starting the season 2-1, Tillman has now lost three straight games. He'll look to end that streak in his next scheduled start Tuesday against Toronto.
Chris Tillman SP FA Fri 5/1/15 11:46 PM
Chris Tillman
SP FA
Tillman surrendered two runs on three hits, walking two and striking out seven in a 0-2 loss to the Rays on Friday.
After being beat up over his first few starts this year, Tillman put a solid performance together on Friday. He couldn't get any run support from his offense, as the Rays got shutout. Tillman's ERA is still at 6.23, and he won't be a highly recommended fantasy option moving forward.
Chris Tillman SP FA Fri 4/24/15 3:25 AM
Chris Tillman
SP FA
Tillman was roughed up by the Blue Jays on Thursday, giving up seven runs on five hits and five walks while striking out three, in 4.1 innings.
Tillman is now 0-2 with an 18.00 ERA in two starts against Toronto. Luckily for Tillman and the Orioles, his next start will be against the Mets on Tuesday.
Chris Tillman SP FA Sat 4/18/15 8:33 PM
Chris Tillman
SP FA
Tillman got the win on Saturday, allowing just one run on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings, striking out five.
He was very inefficient, needing 105 pitches to record just 16 outs, but Tillman still managed to come away with his second win on the year. He'll need to be a lot sharper in his next start on the road against the powerful Jays.
Chris Tillman SP FA Mon 4/6/15 6:29 PM
Chris Tillman
SP FA
Tillman got the job done in his Opening Day start, earning the win by holding the Rays to one run in 6.2 innings Monday.
Tillman struck out four and was only blemished by an Evan Longoria home run in the seventh inning. Coming off a season in which he posted a 3.34 ERA, Tillman will look for his second win this weekend against the Blue Jays.