It didn’t look like Jose Urena would have much of an impact on the Marlins’ rotation, but his first two starts proved otherwise. He’ll make his third start of the season today as he counters Mike Leake and the St. Louis Cardinals in Miami. Over his last two starts, Urena has pitched 11.2 innin[...]

Mike Leake has recorded double-digit strikeouts in consecutive outings for the first time in his career. Should we be buying into his success?

Looks like starting pitcher Mike Leake has no plans to rest on his laurels this season after reaching his career statistical average mid-season, something he has made very clear in July. After holding the Padres to one run while striking out 11 over six innings Monday, he is 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA, 1.1[...]

The Detroit Tigers have activated Justin Upton from the bereavement list, and he is in the lineup today batting sixth against Ricky Nolasco and the Twins. Melvin Upton Jr. is leading off for the Padres today playing center field. The Padres face the Cardinals and Mike Leake. These brothers have been[...]

Starting pitcher Mike Leake made up for a bad start last time out with his victory Sunday. He held the Brewers to one run on six hits over seven innings, striking out 10. He finishes the first half 6-7 with a 4.14 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 76 strikeouts in 111 innings. [...]

Starting pitcher Mike Leake suffered his seventh loss of the season Tuesday as the Cardinals fell to the Pirates 5-2. He gave up five runs on nine hits while striking out three. The Cardinals travel to Milwaukee for Leake's next start in a matchup favoring the Brewers. He is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in t[...]

Starting pitcher Mike Leake wasn't his best Wednesday, but he was far from his worst as the Cardinals beat the Royals 4-2. He allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk, striking out four. He enters July with a 5-5 record, 4.13 ERA and 1.21 [...]

Kendrys Morales has been raking recently and draws a favorable matchup against the struggling Mike Leake tonight.

Starting pitcher Mike Leake was unable to stretch his good start streak to three as he was bounced early from Saturday's start. He gave up four earned runs on nine hits and two walks over 3.1 innings, striking out one. The Cardinals will welcome the Royals to Busch Stadium for Leake's next start, a [...]

Starting pitcher Mike Leake has finally settled into a rhythm this season after starting off as shaky as a starter gets. That continued Sunday as he held the Rangers in check, limiting them to two earned runs over six innings while striking out five. Since getting tagged for six runs in his first st[...]