| 4/20/2013 8:54:00 PM |
Description: Tigers starter Rick Porcello allowed nine hits and nine earned runs in the first inning Saturday against the Angels and was pulled after getting just two outs. | Insight: There's absolutely no reason to own Porcello. He has a career K/9 under 5.0 and hasn't posted an ERA below 4.59 since 2009. | | |
| 3/18/2013 11:29:00 AM |
Description: Detroit SP Rick Porcello still hasn't been traded due to a high asking price and it appears he'll be the No. 5 starter heading into Opening Day. | Insight: Porcello has talent, but hasn't cracked the 4.50 ERA mark since his rookie season. With the Tigers' offense he could still win 12-14 games, but he's going to hurt your ERA and WHIP and his career 5.0 Ks per nine innings is nothing to write home about. Fantasy owners should seek starting pitching help elsewhere. | | |
| 3/6/2013 4:37:00 PM |
Description: Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Wednesday that he doesn't think using Rick Porcello as a closer is a "far-out idea" but also said it is "highly unlikely." SOURCE: Jason Beck, MLB.com | Insight: Leyland mentioned Tuesday that Porcello at closer is "not necessarily a wild thought" but it seems like Porcello is more likely to be a long reliever in Detroit's bullpen. With Bruce Rondon struggling with his control, look for the Tigers to either trade for a closer or use some combination of Joaquin Benoit, Phil Coke and Octavio Dotel. | | |
| 12/15/2012 9:12:00 PM |
Description: Danny Knobler from CBS Sports reports the Angels have been in contact with Detroit about trading for righthander Rick Porcello. | Insight: Now that the Tigers have re-signed Anibal Sanchez, they'll need to kick one of their other starters to the curb and it seems like Porcello (10-12, 4.59 ERA in 2012) is the one most likely to go. Pittsburgh and San Diego have also inquired about the 23-year-old. | | |
| 7/21/2012 6:26:00 PM |
Description: Tigers starter Rick Porcello held the White Sox to one run on five hits in eight innings Saturday. | Insight: Porcello (7-5, 4.40) doesn't follow any discernable pattern with his starts. You never know what you're going to get from the right-hander, as he can get bombed against a poor offense like Minnesota in one start and shut down one of the best hitting clubs like Texas in another. He's really an "own at your own risk" player at this point. | | |
| 7/5/2012 4:18:00 PM |
Description: Tigers starter Rick Porcello didn't make it out of the fourth inning Thursday against Minnesota. Porcello allowed 12 hits but was able to hold the Twins to three runs. | Insight: Porcello came in having allowed three runs on 20 hits in his last 20 innings. If you own the Tigers right-hander, you know what to expect by now. He gives up a ton of hits (128 in 96 2/3 innings), doesn't walk many batters and you really don't know what to expect from start to start. | | |
| 5/6/2012 4:17:00 PM |
Description: Rick Porcello tossed 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball against the White Sox on Sunday, giving up four hits and two walks while striking out five to pick up his third win of the year. | Insight: Porcello came into the season with a 2-4 career record and 6.91 ERA in seven starts against the White Sox, but he's 2-0 with two runs allowed in two starts against them this season. | | |
| 5/6/2012 11:34:00 AM |
Description: Rick Porcello is 3-4 with a 6.02 ERA in eight career starts against the White Sox. | Insight: The RHP hasn't pitched as poorly as his 5.64 ERA indicates, as he gave up eight runs on 10 hits in one inning of work against Texas on April 21. In his other four turns this year, his ERA stands at 3.38 with a WHIP of 0.99. Though he's struggled against the White Sox in his career, he did beat Chicago on April 15, going 7 2/3 innings and allowing one run on five hits. If you do roll with Porcello on Sunday, just be aware of his history against Chicago and temper your expectations. | | |
| 2/17/2012 10:18:00 AM |
Description: Reports have Tigers' pitcher Rick Porcello beginning his throwing program as of December 1st, a full month before previous seasons. | Insight: Porcello has a career 4-7 mark in March/April with an ERA of 6.04, so perhaps this is his strategy for getting off to a faster start. He was 14-9 with an ERA of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.407 last season. | | |
| 5/5/2011 3:13:00 PM |
Description: Rick Porcello went and only allowed two runs on eights hits and improved to 2-2 on the season as the Tigers are picking up steam | Insight: Porcello's strikeout numbers are usually around 4.5 but he is missing more bats in 2011 and is just a hair under 7k/9. | | |
| 4/20/2011 5:26:00 PM |
Description: Rick Porcello looked pretty good today against the anemic offense that is the Seattle Mariners. Nonetheless he went 6 2/3 and struck out six while only allowing one run. | Insight: Porcello lowered his ERA to 4.76 today and I wouldn't run out and pick him up because it was against the lowly M's offense and their are much better options. However, he is still young and hasn't reached his ceiling yet so monitor his starts as the season progresses. | | |
| 3/29/2011 4:49:00 PM |
Description: Rick Porcello looked the sharpest he has been all spring on Tuesday. The young right hander went 5 1/3 innings and allowed one earned run on four hits. | Insight: The Tigers are hoping that Porcello takes his game to the next level in 2011 as they make a run at the AL Central title. | | |
| 2/14/2011 10:22:00 AM |
Description: Tigers SP Rick Porcello has worked harder this off-season, trying to mimic Roy Halladay.
SOURCE: Detroit Free Press | Insight: Porcello was sent to the minors last year so he should be able to be drafted cheaply in 2011. Don't be afraid to take a flier on him late. | | |
| 2/14/2011 9:03:00 AM |
Description: The Detroit Free Press reports Porcello brought more intensity to his offseason training, seeking to learn from Roy Halladay's example. | Insight: Porcello went 10-12 with a 4.92 ERA in 2010 and recovered nicely from a rough start. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 9/27/2010 12:04:00 PM |
Description: Porcello allowed one run on four hits over eight innings against the Twins on Sunday. | Insight: Porcello improved to 10-11 with a 5.01 ERA on the season after a very rough start. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 9/26/2010 3:45:00 PM |
Description: Rick Porcello held the Twins to one run over eight innings today. | Insight: The Twins rested several regulars today and figure to do so often in the final week. Don't be afraid to use opposing starters. | | |
| 9/9/2010 6:03:00 PM |
Description: Porcello allowed three runs on four hits over eight innings against the White Sox on Thursday. | Insight: Porcello got a win, and is now 9-11 with a 5.10 ERA this season. (RapidDraft.com) | | |
| 8/30/2010 10:01:00 AM |
Description: Porcello allowed one run on three hits over seven innings against Toronto on Sunday. | Insight: Porcello improved to 7-11 with a 5.20 ERA on the season. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
| 8/29/2010 3:11:00 PM |
Description: Rick Porcello beat Toronto by holding them to one run over seven innings today. | Insight: He is 3-1 with four quality starts in his last five appearances. It's time to use him in mixed leagues once again. | | |
| 8/24/2010 11:05:00 PM |
Description: Porcello pitched seven shutout innings, allowing just two hits, against the Royals on Tuesday night. | Insight: Porcello got a win, and is now 6-11 with a 5.43 ERA on the season. (SportsBuff.com) | | |
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