| 3/27/2013 6:53:00 PM |
Description: Righthander Jason Hammel will get the start in Baltimore's season opener Tuesday against Tampa Bay. | Insight: After three painful seasons in Colorado, Hammel finally enjoyed a breakout year with the Orioles in 2012. His 3.43 ERA in 118 innings was the lowest of his career. Hammel's 1.24 WHIP last season was also a personal best. | | |
| 2/26/2013 1:55:00 PM |
Description: Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel (knee) is expected to make about six starts this spring, according to Baltimore Sun beat writer Eduardo A. Encina. | Insight: Injuries derailed Hammel late in the season but early on he was as good as any pitcher in the major leagues going 6-1 with a 2.78 ERA in his first nine starts. Expect the 30-year-old to have a strong year in 2013. | | |
| 2/9/2013 4:06:00 PM |
Description: The Orioles avoided arbitration with righthander Jason Hammel by reaching a one-year, $6.75 million deal. | Insight: Injuries derailed Hammel late in the season but in the first half, he was as good as any pitcher in the major leagues (8-5, 3.47 ERA). Expect the 30-year-old to have another strong year in 2013. | | |
| 1/19/2013 12:59:00 PM |
Description: Baltimore starter Jason Hammel told MASN.com that he would be ready for spring training without restrictions after mid-July knee surgery limited him to just two September starts. | Insight: Hammel had a solid postseason, compiling a 3.18 ERA in two appearances. He was an early breakout fantasy starter after going 6-1 through May 25 with a 2.78 ERA and 1.127 WHIP. | | |
| 10/13/2012 9:39:00 PM |
Description: Baltimore starter Jason Hammel isn't expected to undergo any additional knee operations during the offseason. | Insight: Though knee issues limited the 30-year-old to just three second half starts, Hammel came back to have a strong postseason, compiling a 3.18 ERA in two appearances. As long as Hammel doesn't suffer any setbacks, we'd expect him to open next season as the team's No. 1 starter. | | |
| 10/6/2012 5:20:00 PM |
Description: Orioles righthander Jason Hammel has been chosen to start Sunday's ALDS Game 1 versus New York. | Insight: Hammel (8-6, 3.43 ERA) hasn't pitched since September 11th because of a knee injury so it will be interesting to see if he shows any rust on Sunday. He's 0-1 with 14 strikeouts in 16 innings this year against the Yankees. | | |
| 9/13/2012 6:20:00 PM |
Description: Baltimore righthander Jason Hammel (knee) doesn't have a new injury, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com. | Insight: Hammel (8-6, 3.43 ERA) left Wednesday after experiencing pain in his knee and he underwent an MRI Thursday. He could return soon but if you need immediate help to win pitching categories or are in a head-to-head league you might want to pick up another option. | | |
| 9/11/2012 9:02:00 PM |
Description: Baltimore righthander Jason Hammel reinjured his left knee and had to leave the game Tuesday night against Tampa Bay. | Insight: Hammel (8-6, 3.43 ERA) allowed one run in three and two thirds innings before exiting. There's a strong chance that Hammel is done for the year. | | |
| 9/6/2012 10:42:00 PM |
Description: Orioles starter Jason Hammel returned from a lengthy absence to fire five innings of one-run ball Thursday against the Yankees. | Insight: Hammel had arthroscopic knee surgery in mid-July. He scattered six hits, walked two and struck out six Thursday while staying in the game after taking a line drive off his elbow. He should be owned in most formats. | | |
| 9/4/2012 8:08:00 PM |
Description: According to the Associated Press, Orioles starter Jason Hammel (knee) will rejoin the rotation Thursday against the Yankees. | Insight: Hammel had arthroscopic knee surgery in mid-July. The right-hander should be owned in all formats, as he could make a big difference down the stretch for pitching poor fantasy squads. | | |
| 9/1/2012 8:41:00 PM |
Description: According to Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun, Orioles starter Jason Hammel (knee) threw five scoreless innings for Class-A Frederick Saturday, striking out seven and walking one. | Insight: Hammel had arthroscopic knee surgery in July. The right-hander should be stashed in all formats, as he should be able to return within the next 10 days. | | |
| 8/21/2012 7:06:00 PM |
Description: Baltimore right-hander Jason Hammel (knee) will throw a simulated game Friday at Camden Yards, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun. | Insight: Hammel threw 41 pitches in a side session Tuesday and also took fielding practice. If he doesn't have a setback Friday, he could start a minor league rehab assignment within the next 10 days. | | |
| 7/15/2012 3:50:00 PM |
Description: Baltimore righthander Jason Hammel will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Monday. He's expected to miss three to four weeks. | Insight: Hammel's replacement in the rotation is anyone's guess, especially after Brian Matusz went ahead and made his scheduled start Sunday for Triple-A Norfolk. With the trade deadline just a little over two weeks away, expect the pitching-starved Orioles to push hard for either Milwaukee's Zack Greinke or one of the two Cubs starters currently on the trading block (Ryan Dempster and Matt Garza). Even Philadelphia's Cole Hamels might be a possibility. | | |
| 7/15/2012 11:11:00 AM |
Description: Orioles starter Jason Hammel says he is leaning towards knee surgery following the injury he suffered pitching Friday against the Tigers. | Insight: This news pretty much guarantees a DL stint for the 29-year-old righthander. Recently demoted starter Jake Arrieta (3-9, 6.13 ERA) seems like the most likely candidate to fill Baltimore's vacant slot in the starting rotation. | | |
| 7/14/2012 7:58:00 PM |
Description: Orioles starter Jason Hammel will miss his next start Wednesday versus the Twins. Hammel reinjured his right knee in Friday's game against Detroit. | Insight: The results of Hammel's MRI should determine whether or not a DL stint is necessary for the Baltimore righthander. | | |
| 7/13/2012 10:11:00 PM |
Description: Baltimore starter Jason Hammel left the game in the fourth inning Friday after injuring his right knee. | Insight: Hammel (3.54 ERA) allowed two runs in three innings before leaving the game. He's now lost four in a row after starting the year 8-2. For now, consider the Orioles righthander day-to-day. | | |
| 6/27/2012 10:08:00 PM |
Description: Orioles starter Jason Hammel looked like a completely different pitcher when he stepped on the hill against the Angels Wednesday. Hammel came in having allowed zero earned runs on six hits in his last two starts, but he left after 3 1/3 innings Wednesday after getting pummelled by the Angels | Insight: Hammel served up eight hits and eight earned runs, one less than he allowed in his previous six starts combined. However, he's earned your trust this season, so don't hesitate to insert him into your lineup for his next start. | | |
| Hot | 6/22/2012 10:36:00 PM |
Description: Orioles starter Jason Hammel was back on the mound Friday against Washington after he threw a one-hit shutout his last time out against the Braves. Hammel provided a dominant encore, holding Washington to one unearned run on five hits in eight innings. He walked none and struck out 10. | Insight: Hopefully you took our advice and held onto Hammel after his hot start. The right-hander is now 8-2 with a 2.61 ERA and 87 strikeouts in 89 2/3 innings this season. | | |
| 6/16/2012 9:56:00 PM |
Description: Orioles starter Jason Hammel threw a masterpiece Saturday night in a win over the Braves. He tossed nine shutout innings and allowed just one hit, striking out eight and walking two. | Insight: Hammel took a no-hitter into the seventh before losing the bid on a single by Jason Heyward. We keep waiting for Hammel (7-2, 2.87 ERA) to falter but he still hasn't and it's starting to look more and more like he's a legitimate fantasy ace. | | |
| 6/10/2012 7:06:00 PM |
Description: Orioles starter Jason Hammel gave up four runs on six hits in six inning Sunday against the Phillies. Hammel walked five and struck out four. | Insight: Hammel's performance has regressed after a strong start to the season. The right-hander has allowed four earned runs in four of his last six starts. Despite that, he still has a solid 3.22 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 6-2 record. | | |
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