Paul Maholm allowed one hit over seven innings and struck out seven in the Braves' 2-0 win over the Marlins on Monday. Eric O'Flaherty and Craig Kimbrel finished the two-hitter. Maholm has yet to allow a run in 12 2/3 innings this season. He's now fanned 72 batters in 81 1/3 innings since last summer's trade to the Braves. That's a big step forward from where he ever was as a Pirate. Just once in his career has he topped even 120 strikeouts in a season.

Paul Maholm went 5 2/3 scoreless innings in the Braves' win over the Phillies on Wednesday. It was a typical start for the southpaw, who spread six hits and a walk over his 5 2/3 frames. Maholm, 30, had a great season split between the Cubs and Braves in 2012, registering a 3.67 ERA and winning 13 games in the process. He will never be an elite option for anything, but he gives fantasy owners a little of everything.

Paul Maholm pitched four innings and combined with five Braves relievers on a shutout of the Astros on Thursday. Maholm moved to 4-1 with a 1.53 ERA. He'll get the Phillies in his first regular-season start next week. It's a pretty good matchup for a left-handed pitcher, so he's worth using in all formats.

Paul Maholm blanked the Nationals for five innings in the Braves' 7-2 victory Monday. Maholm allowed two hits, walked one and struck out five. He entered with a 5.40 ERA and a 4/6 K/BB ratio in 8 1/3 innings. Maholm can't be expected to match his 2012 totals this year, but he's certainly a better bet now than he was as a Pirate or a Cub. He should be a steady, if unspectacular, NL-only pitcher.

Paul Maholm tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. Maholm allowed three hits and was wild, walking four, but he was able to escape damage. The left-hander now has a 5.40 ERA over his first three appearances this spring.

Braves exercised LHP Paul Maholm's $6.5 million club option for 2013. Maholm, 30, posted a solid 3.67 ERA over 189 innings this season between the Cubs and Braves while averaging a career-best 6.7 K/9. Now that the option has been picked up, the Braves project to have Maholm, Tim Hudson, Kris Medlen, Mike Minor, Tommy Hanson, Julio Teheran and Randall Delgado in the mix for rotation spots. The Braves could use their starting pitcher surplus to upgrade in other areas of need, such as center field and third base.

Paul Maholm had little trouble with his former team Monday, limiting the Pirates to two runs while striking out eight over seven innings. Unfortunately, Jeff Locke only gave up one run, and a Starling Marte longball in the fifth proved to be the difference. Maholm has proved to be a nice pick-up for the Braves and finishes the year with a 3.67 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. He'll be part of their postseason rotation. With the Braves' loss, the Nats are officially the NL East champs.

Paul Maholm scattered five hits across 6 2/3 scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Marlins. Maholm fanned six and walked none in improving to 13-10 on the year, and 4-4 as a Brave. He's now the owner of a 3.71 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 132/50 K/BB ratio across 176 innings pitched. The ERA will tie his career best if it holds through his final start, while the strikeouts are already a new personal high.

Paul Maholm got roughed up in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers, allowing eight runs (six earned) on nine hits and two walks in 4 1/3 innings of work. Maholm tossed four scoreless innings before getting lit up in the fifth, where he was charged for all eight of his runs. His biggest mistake was a three-run bomb off the bat of Rickie Weeks. Maholm has now allowed at least seven runs in two of his past three starts, ballooning his ERA from 3.44 on August 31 to 3.90. He'll look to get on track against the Marlins in Miami next week.

Paul Maholm was roughed up for seven runs in two-plus innings by the Phillies on Sunday. Maholm entered with a 2.45 ERA in five starts for the Braves, but he turned in his worst start of the season today. Given that he wasn't very impressive in his two previous starts either, mixed leaguers would be smart to look for a replacement.