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| Joe Saunders didn't last long in his final start of the 2009 season. He was chased in the fourth inning after allowing three runs, and the Yankees went on to win 5-2 to clinch the ALCS. |
Our View: Saunders was staked to a 1-0 lead in the third inning but gave it back and then some in the fourth. He allowed seven hits and five walks in just 3.1 innings, and one has to wonder why Mike Scioscia didn't pull him sooner.
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| According to the Twitter page of the New York Post's Joel Sherman, MLB officials are in discussion with the Yankees and the Angels about whether to call Game 6 before the gates open due to weather. |
Our View: There is a 90 percent chance of rain tonight, and MLB is considering just pushing the game back before everyone gets to the park. We will keep you updated as they day goes on, but don't be shocked if this one gets rained out.
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| Joe Saunders had a solid start for the Angels on Saturday, but after a wild game that saw a little bit of everything the Halos eventually fell in 13 innings. The 4-3 loss put them in a 2-0 ALCS hole and gave the Yankees a very cushy situation. |
Our View: Saunders allowed just two runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings. He fanned five, but didn't receive a decision for his efforts. The Angles are in trouble, but none of the blame should be directed at Saunders, who did everything the team asked of him.
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| Joe Saunders earned his 16th victory in the Angels regular season finale on Sunday. He allowed two runs on six hits and three walks over five innings in a 5-3 win over the A's. |
Our View: The win total for Saunders is nice, but fantasy owners were likely expecting a better ERA than the 4.60 mark he wound up with. Last season he posted a 3.41 showing, but that season is looking more and more like an aberration.
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| Joe Saunders held the A's to three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings on Sunday, and improved to 15-7 with the 7-4 win. |
Our View: Saunders hasn't been all that impressive this season, but has turned it on in September, going 4-0 with a 2.78 ERA. He has now totaled 32 wins over the last two seasons.
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| Joe Saunders only allowed two earned runs on seven hits over 8.1 innings in Monday's 5-2 win over the Yankees at Angel Stadium. He had no walks with three strikeouts, and both runs came on solo homers. |
Our View: Saunders earned his 14th win of 2009, and is 5-0 over his last six starts. He has allowed two or less earned runs in each outing over that span as well.
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| Joe Saunders gave up five runs (only two earned) on eight hits over 5.2 innings in Wednesday's 9-8 loss at Boston. He had three walks with five strikeouts. |
Our View: The Angels took a 7-5 lead in the top of the seventh, so Saunders took a no-decision rather than a loss. Saunders was 4-0 over his previous four starts heading into tonight, and allowed two or less earned runs in each outing over that span.
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| Joe Saunders only surrendered one earned run on three hits over seven innings in Friday's 7-1 win over the White Sox at Angel Stadium. He had one walk with three strikeouts. |
Our View: Saunders collected a win in each of his last four starts, and is 13-7 for 2009. He trimmed his ERA to 4.81 as well.
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| Joe Saunders allowed 11 baserunners in just 5.1 innings on Sunday, but more importantly allowed only two runs, as the Angels beat the Royals 7-2. |
Our View: Saunders is now 12-7 with a 4.97 ERA in 2009. He likely won't be starting any playoff games for the Angels this fall.
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| Joe Saunders only surrendered three hits over seven scoreless innings in Monday's 10-0 win at Seattle. He had three walks with four strikeouts. |
Our View: Saunders was in control as he claimed his 11th win of 2009. He is now 2-0 over two starts since returning from the DL (shoulder tightness).
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| Joe Saunders only surrendered two earned runs on four hits over five innings in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Tigers at Angel Stadium. He had two walks and six strikeouts. |
Our View: This was a solid performance for Saunders in his first start back from the DL (shoulder tightness). He earned his 10th win of 2009, and trimmed his ERA to 5.27.
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| Joe Saunders has been activated from the 15-day DL following his recovery from tightness in his left shoulder, according to TSN. Shane Loux was designated for assignment to make room on the roster. |
Our View: He started Wednesday's game against Detroit. He is not pitching as well as he did in 2008 when he won 17 games with a 3.41 ERA, as he is currently 9-7 with a 5.33 ERA.
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| Joe Saunders (left shoulder tightness), who has not pitched since August 7, could return next Thursday against the A's, according to the Orange County Register. |
Our View: That would have him taking Sean O'Sullivan's spot. In 23 starts this season, Saunders is 9-7 with a 5.33 ERA.
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| MLB.com reports that Joe Saunders could return to the Angels rotation as soon as next week. |
Our View: Saunders is recovering from left shoulder stiffness and threw a successful simulated game on Friday. He is slated to have another session on Sunday or Monday and will be reevaluated after that. He's currently 9-7 with a 5.33 ERA in 23 starts this season.
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| Joe Saunders is progressing from stiffness in his left shoulder, but Angels' skipper Mike Scioscia does not expect him to come off the DL Sunday in Toronto, according to MLB.com. Scioscia said, "He made major strides Monday in his long toss. You make sure you have got a couple of days of that and see how you respond. Then you get to flat ground and the mound. We hope by the end of the week he is on the mound."
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Our View: Saunders is close, but will need to throw a bullpen session or two before returning to the Angels' rotation. Scioscia is hopeful Saunders will return soon, and shall remain stashed in AL-only leagues.
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| The Angels have placed starter Joe Saunders on the 15-day DL with tightness in his left shoulder, according to the OC Register. In a corresponding move, the team recalled pitcher Jose Arredondo from Triple-A. |
Our View: Saunders came out of the game last night because of the injury, and apparently he has been pitching with it for most of the season. No word yet on who will take his place in the rotation, but likely candidates include Shane Loux and Matt Palmer.
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| Joe Saunders gave up four earned runs on nine hits over six innings in Saturday's 11-6 win at Minnesota. He had one walk and two strikeouts. |
Our View: Saunders snapped a six-game skid without claiming a win, and improved to 9-6 for the season. He has allowed four or more earned runs in each of his last seven starts, and is only worth employing in deeper fantasy leagues though.
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| Joe Saunders was roughed up for six earned runs on nine hits over 5.2 innings in Wednesday's 9-6 win at Kansas City. He had two walks and two strikeouts. |
Our View: Saunders had a terrible outing, and should be happy he ends the night with a no-decision rather than a loss. He is winless over his last five starts, and allowed five or more earned runs four times over the span. He should only be considered in deeper AL-only leagues for his next trip to the mound.
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| Joe Saunders was hit with another loss on Friday as the Angels fell to the A's by a score of 7-3. Saunders went six innings and allowed four runs on six hits while walking six and striking out two. |
Our View: Saunders has been bad lately, and he really needs to pick it up if the Angels are going to stay on top of the division. He has the stuff, but right now he is not a good fantasy option. Stay away if possible going forward.
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| Joe Saunders was bad on Friday, five earned runs in five innings, but Joba Chamberlain was worse, as the Angels beat the Yankees 10-6 at home. |
Our View: Saunders hasn't been good for the better part of a month now, and is really more of a spot starter than roster filler. There are better options out there.
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| Joe Saunders was torched for six runs (five earned) on seven hits over 5.1 innings in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Orioles at Angel Stadium. He issued three walks with two strikeouts, and gave up two homers. |
Our View: Saunders had a disastrous outing, and should be happy he was dealt a no-decision rather than a loss. He was a disappointment after only allowing one earned run against the Rockies in his last start.
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| Joe Saunders was gunned down for eight earned runs on six hits over a mere 3.2 innings in Tuesday's 9-5 loss at the Rangers. He had five walks and two strikeouts, and gave up four homers. |
Our View: Saunders suffered his worst loss of the season, and should remain an erratic fantasy hurler. He allowed four or more earned runs in four of six starts in June.
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| Joe Saunders enjoyed a strong outing in Wednesday's 11-3 win over the Rockies at Angel Stadium, as he only allowed one earned run on four hits over six innings. He had one walk and fired six strikeouts. |
Our View: He nailed down his team-leading eighth win of the season, and is back on track after giving up four earned runs against the Dodgers in his last start.
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| Joe Saunders gave up four earned runs on six hits over 6.1 innings in Friday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers at Angel Stadium. He had three walks, four strikeouts, and was tagged for two homers. |
Our View: Saunders did not pitch well, and he is lucky he was handed a no-decision rather than a loss. He remains at 7-4 for the season, with four of his wins coming on the road.
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| Joe Saunders was in command in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Padres at Angel Stadium, as he only allowed one earned run on eight hits over 8.1 innings. He had one walk and five strikeouts. |
Our View: Saunders is back on track after going winless over his previous three starts. He now leads the Angels with seven wins, with three coming at home.
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| Joe Saunders had a tough outing in Sunday's 9-6 loss at Detroit, as he gave up four earned runs on seven hits over six innings. He had five walks and five strikeouts. |
Our View: Saunders has now gone three straight starts without a win, and allowed 10 earned runs over his last two outings. He still leads the Angels with six wins, and should remain active in fantasy lineups.
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| Joe Saunders was rocked for six earned runs on nine hits over 5.1 innings of work in Tuesday's 6-4 loss at Toronto. He had no walks with four strikeouts. |
Our View: Saunders has lost two straight starts, and gave up five or more runs for the third time this season. He still holds a 3.77 ERA, and has been solid overall.
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| Joe Saunders pitched pretty well on Tuesday, but he was hit with the loss as the Angels fell to the White Sox 4-2. Saunders went 6.2 innings and allowed three runs on seven hits while walking three and striking out four. |
Our View: Saunders is now 6-3 on the year, but he has pitched very well. He is one of the better fantasy pitchers in baseball, and he should continue that going forward. He is a strong play in all leagues, so keep him going.
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| Joe Saunders tossed seven shutout innings en route to his sixth win of the season on Thursday. He allowed just four hits and three walks as the Angels blanked Seattle 3-0. |
Our View: Saunders has been solid this season and stepped up with a lot of big arms on the DL for the Angels. Today's start lowered his ERA to 3.17 and he's had a quality start in six of his nine outings this season.
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| Joe Saunders got roughed up the the Rangers on Friday, going 5.1 innings and allowing seven runs on eight hits while walking two and striking out four. |
Our View: Saunders has been very good this season, so this one bad start is nothing to worry about. He is an elite fantasy pitcher, so don't read too much into this start.
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| According to MLB.com, Joe Saunders' start has been pushed back to Friday. |
Our View: The Halos just want Saunders to get an extra day of rest after throwing a complete game his last time out. Adjust your lineups accordingly.
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| Joe Saunders out pitched Zack Greinke on Saturday and earned his fifth win with a complete game shutout of the Royals. He allowed just five hits and a walk and struck out six. |
Our View: Saunders is now 5-1 and has been the ace that the Angels desperately needed to step up with all their injury woes. He's been stellar with a 2.66 ERA and just 11 walks in 47.1 innings this season.
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| Joe Saunders got the win on Tuesday, but was a shaky in doing so. He allowed four runs (two earned) on ten hits and a walk over just six innings of the Angels' 7-5 clipping of the Orioles, and wound up with the victory. |
Our View: Saunders is now 3-0 with a 3.41 ERA this season, and despite allowing 11 hitters to reach base on Tuesday has a sparkling 1.09 WHIP in his previous four starts. The Angels are counting on him to be the ace until their money arms get healthy. So far he's doing alright.
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| Joe Saunders was hit hard in the Angels' loss to the Tigers on Wednesday. Saunders went five innings, allowing five runs on seven hits with two walks and only one strikeout. |
Our View: Saunders has been the ace of the Angels' depleted staff so far in 2009, and this one outing is an anomaly. Saunders is very good and will continue to be a quality fantasy pitcher.
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| Joe Saunders was excellent against the Mariners on Thursday, notching the win after giving up one run off three hits and one walk with three strikeouts in seven innings. |
Our View: While Saunders wasn't great in his second start against Boston, he's looked excellent in his other two. He'll never be a great strikeout guy, but it appears that his All-Star year in 2008 may not have been a total fluke and that he could again be good for a nice number of wins with a fine ERA and WHIP.
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| Joe Saunders struggled against the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks over seven innings. He was tagged with the loss as the Angels fell 5-4. |
Our View: Saunders was great in his first start this season, but took a step back on Saturday. His low K-rate is a concern as well. He has only struck out four batters in his 13.2 innings this season.
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| The Angels have decided to move Joe Saunders' start up to Saturday against Boston after the postponement of their game on Thursday due to the tragic death of Nick Adenhart, according to the Orange County Register. |
Our View: The Angels have elected to skip Shane Loux's turn in the rotation for now, going with Saunders on Saturday and Dustin Moseley on Sunday. After an off day, they'll go with Loux, Jered Weaver, Saunders and Moseley before deciding on a replacement for the late Adenhart next Saturday. The Angels are still waiting on the returns of John Lackey, Ervin Santana and Kelvim Escobar, all of whom could be back by the end of the month.
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| Joe Saunders threw 40 pitches during a bullpen session Thursday, and feels ready to go for opening day, according to the Los Angeles Times. He has been dealing with a tired arm earlier in camp. |
Our View: Saunders wants to pitch the opener, but skipper Mike Scioscia is yet to name the starter.
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| Joe Saunders allowed three hits, one walk, and no runs, while striking out one in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Cubs. |
Our View: Saunders managed to win 17 games last season, but few of his peripherals indicate that he is due to be so successful once again. He his fairly hittable and does not strike out many hitters.
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| Joe Saunders is still dealing with residual effects related to the shoulder tightness that hindered him earlier in spring camp, according to the LA Times. |
Our View: He does not believe the ailment is serious. The Angels cannot afford to lose another pitcher with Ervin Santana expected to miss the start of the season.
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| Joe Saunders threw two scoreless innings against South Africa, allowing two hits and striking out three. He did not walk a man. |
Our View: Saunders' shoulder didn't appear to be bothering him as he cruised on Wednesday. He is a solid fantasy starter and should be able to come close to last year's numbers if he remains healthy.
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| Joe Saunders is experiencing a bit of tightness in his throwing shoulder, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
Our View: Saunders didn't appear to be too concerned about the discomfort. "It happens every year, something gets sore, nothing is hurt," said Saunders. "Last year it was my elbow. This year it's my shoulder's turn, I guess." Still, there is plenty of reason for fantasy owners to be concerned about a repeat of his All-Star season from last year.
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| Joe Saunders has decided not to represent Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, according to HalosHeaven.com. |
Our View: The lefty received his invite late and believes he is only at 80 percent and not ready to go. Teammate John Lackey will not be participating either.
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| Joe Saunders allowed four runs on five hits and four walks while lasting just 4.2 innings in a no-decision in Game 3 against the Red Sox. |
Our View: While the line looks poor, three runs scored on a catchable ball that dropped between Howie Kendrick and Torii Hunter in an embarrassing display of defense. Saunders deserved better than he got on this night.
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| Joe Saunders was impressive in his final start of a nice season. He struck out nine batters in six innings of work. He allowed no runs and just two baserunners. |
Our View: Saunders went 17-7 for the playoff-bound Angels in 2008. He with a 3.41 ERA but just 103 strikeouts in 198 innings.
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| Angels hurler Joe Saunders has finally passed his kidney stones and will make the start for the team in their final regular season game on Sunday, according to the L.A. Times. |
Our View: Saunders will throw a bullpen session to get ready for the start, and is still in line for Game 3 of the ALDS.
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| Kidney stones are still plaguing Angels hurler Joe Saunders, who had yet to pass them Tuesday, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Hopefully, Saunders gets through this extremely unpleasant experience as soon as possible - for his and the team's benefit. He is scheduled to throw on Sunday in the team's final game if all is well at that time.
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| Joe Saunders will not make his next scheduled start due to kidney stones, but the club hopes that he will be able to start next Sunday in their regular season finale, according to the Los Angeles Times. "We're going to hold him off and not pitch him just for the fact of we don't know where his condition is going to be," manager Mike Scioscia said. "We're anticipating he's going to be fine in a day or two..." |
Our View: Saunders already has 16 victories to go along with a 3.52 ERA, and one more tune up before the playoffs seems apropos for Saunders and the Angels.
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| Angels pitcher Joe Saunders has a kidney stone, and he will not make his scheduled start on Tuesday, according to the AP. |
Our View: The team will not need another starter until Thursday, as Jon Garland and Jered Weaver are moving up one day in the rotation.
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| Joe Saunders was hospitalized Friday night due to a kidney stone, according to the AP. |
Our View: He was expected to pass it before tonight's game against the Rangers. He is still penciled in to start Tuesday against the Mariners, but his status remains in question.
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| On Thursday, Joe Saunders won his 16th game of the year against the Athletics, 6-4. Saunders went seven shutout innings while giving up six hits. |
Our View: Saunders looks like he is over a tough stretch he had over the last two months. Today's win was only his second since late July. Thursday's start was what fantasy owners had gotten used to from Saunders in 2008.
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| After a rough end to the month of August, Joe Saunders has had a much better September, and continued that Sunday by leading the Angels to a 3-2 win over the White Sox. Saunders went 7.1 innings and surrendered two earned runs on four hits. |
Our View: This is the Saunders fantasy owners are more used to seeing. It looks like he is over his struggles, and now has 15 wins on the year.
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| Joe Saunders did not have a good night for the Angels, and allowed six earned runs in 5.1 innings of work, and he picked up his sixth loss after falling to the Twins 9-0. |
Our View: Bad night for Saunders, but he is allowed one every once in a while. He has provided a lot for fantasy owners this season, and has 14 wins.
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| Joe Saunders issued three earned runs on eight hits over five innings in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Cleveland, with two walks and two strikeouts. The game was tied 3-3 when Saunders exited, so he was dealt a no-decision. |
Our View: Saunders has now bern handed a no-decision in each of his last three starts, but has not suffered a loss in his last six outings.
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| Los Angeles Angels LHP Joe Saunders picked up another strong win this evening, leading his team to the 9-2 win over Boston. Saunders pitched six innings, allowing two runs on five hits with three walks and two strikeouts. |
Our View: Saunders now sits at 14-5 on the season with an ERA at 3.09. He is 3-1 through July with just 12 earned runs allowed over five starts.
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| Joe Saunders won his 13th game of the season, throwing 6.2 innings and allowing three earned runs in the Angels 6-5 win over Baltimore. |
Our View: Saunders ERA is 3.10 and he continues to be a great asset for fantasy owners.
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| According to the LA Times, Joe Saunders said he was "still trying to come down from the high" of the birth to their daughter on Saturday night. Included in the recent highlights, the southpaw threw a scoreless inning in Tuesday night's All-Star game in Yankee Stadium. |
Our View: Saunders is scheduled to take the mound on Sunday versus Boston and Time Wakefield.
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| Joe Saunders went one inning for the American League without allowing a run. He only allowed one hit, to Florida's Hanley Ramirez. |
Our View: Saunders made his first appearance at an All-Star Game a good one, inducing two ground balls in the process.
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| Joe Saunders will miss today's start as rumored, confirms the Los Angeles Times. His wife gave birth to a baby girl during Saturday night's game. |
Our View: This is just for today, but make sure to make the appropriate lineup changes on your fantasy team if necessary.
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| The Angels report LHP Joe Saunders is likely to miss his scheduled start on Sunday, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Saunders' wife is going into labor, and thus if the baby is not born by the end of the game on Saturday, he is likely to remain home with his wife. If Saunders can't go, the Angels will call up a Minor League pitcher for a spot start. Starter Jered Weaver would be available in relief, but Scioscia said any replacement starter "would be somebody from down under."
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| Joe Saunders is expected to make his start tonight at Texas, according to the OC Register. His pregnant wife is due for delivery, but Saunders said everything is still on hold. The baby can be born any day now, and Saunders said, "If it comes, I'm out of here." |
Our View: Saunders, who is 12-4, should be in your lineups tonight, but keep in mind the risk that he could be called away at any time.
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| Joe Saunders could miss his Tuesday start against the Rangers due to the upcoming birth of he and his wife Shanel's first child, this according to MLB.com. |
Our View: It's obvious by the report that Saunders is distracted by the pregnancy. The lefty is anticipating boarding a plane back to Orange County at any time. The baby was due today [Monday].
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| Joe Saunders allowed four runs (only two earned) on six hits over 6.1 innings in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Athletics, with two walks and five strikeouts. |
Our View: Saunders claimed his 12th win of the season tonight. He is 3-1 over his last four starts.
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| Joe Saunders allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits over five innings in Friday's 6-0 shutout loss to the Dodgers, with four walks and four strikeouts. |
Our View: It wasn't a bad outing for Saunders, but the Angels provided no run support to give him a chance to win. He falls to 11-4, and is 4-3 over his last seven starts.
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| Joe Saunders just keeps on winning. The lefty allowed only two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over seven innings Saturday to run his record to 11-3. |
Our View: We continue to remain as skeptical as we can with Saunders' low K and hit rate, but it's becoming harder and harder to be a non-believer.
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| Joe Saunders will be shooting for his 11th win of the season tonight when he takes the mound against the Phillies in Philadelphia, according to MLB.com. Saunders is 10-3 with a 3.06 ERA and strong 1.13 WHIP. This will be his first appearance against the Phillies, but holds a 5-1 record with a 1.77 ERA on the road this season.
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Our View: Saunders is coming off another great outing, as he threw 7.1 scoreless innings against Atlanta, with only six hits allowed. That was the seventh time he allowed one or no runs in a start.
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| Joe Saunders hurled 7.1 scoreless innings, with six hits allowed, in Sunday's 2-0 win over Atlanta, with no walks and three strikeouts. |
Our View: Saunders improves to 10-3 and trimmed his ERA to 3.06. He was rocked for eight runs in his previous start (against Tampa Bay), but bounced back nicely tonight.
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| Joe Saunders rebounded from his worst outing of the year with a superb effort Tuesday. The lefty allowed one run on six hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings. He moved his record to 9-2 on the year. |
Our View: Saunders continues to defy the odds with such a low strikeout rate. He'll get pounded at times, but it's clear at this point that you should start him every time out.
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| Joe Saunders will be targeting his ninth win of the season tonight when he takes the hill against the Mariners in Seattle, according to MLB.com. Saunders is 3-1 with a 5.67 ERA in five career outings against the Mariners.
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Our View: Saunders is 8-2 this season with a strong 2.76 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, and should remain penciled into your roto-rotation. He is coming off his worst start of the season when he was lit up for five runs over five innings against the Tigers on May 28, but he allowed two or fewer earned runs in each of his previous four outings, and should bounce back fine.
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| Joe Saunders suffered through his worst outing of the year Wednesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five over five innings. |
Our View: The five strikeouts actually tied a season high, which is pretty amazing for a guy who's 8-2.
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| Joe Saunders had his Thursday start pushed back a day because of the flu, but it was hard to tell Friday that he had been under the weather. The southpaw allowed just one run on three hits and three walks while striking out four over 8 1/3 innings in a 3-1 win over the White Sox. Saunders improved to 8-1 on the season and lowered his ERA to 2.31. |
Our View: It's hard to believe Saunders' 29/19 K/BB rate over 70 innings won't eventually catch up with him, but you can't argue with his results thus far.
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| Joe Saunders sounds ready to start on Friday against the White Sox. He was scratched on Wednesday due to fatigue and cold symptoms, but he felt better on Thursday, the Los Angeles Times reports. |
Our View: Fantasy owners in daily transaction leagues will want to check the lineup one more time tonight, but it sounds like Saunders is safe to use.
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| Joe Saunders has been scratched from Thursday's start due to flu-like symptoms, according to the AP. Ervin Santana will make the start in his place. |
Our View: Saunders is expected to pitch on either Friday or Saturday.
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| Joe Saunders is feeling under the weather and may be scratched from scheduled start Thursday, according to MLB.com. He said Wednesday he had "congestion, a headache and no energy." Manager Mike Scioscia said he is prepared to start Ervin Santana Thursday on his normal four days' rest and hold Saunders back for a start this weekend in Chicago. |
Our View: This wouldn't really disrupt the Angels rotation, so a switch seems likely. We'll update you on Saunders' condition tomorrow.
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| Joe Saunders enjoyed another solid outing in Friday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers, as he only allowed two runs on five hits over 7.1 innings of work, with two walks and one strikeout. Both runs against came on an Andre Ethier two-run homer. |
Our View: Saunders is 7-1 for the season, with a 2.48 ERA. His strikeouts are low at only 25 over 61.2 innings, but he has been strong in the other stat categories. He also held a 1.12 WHIP prior to tonight's game.
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| Angels LHP Joe Saunders watched a good effort go to waste as his teammates failed to produce any semblance of run support, falling 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays. Saunders pitched six innings, allowing just one run on four hits, walking four and striking out three. |
Our View: Saunders left with the loss, his first of the season.
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| Joe Saunders can thank his teammates on Sunday. The southpaw improved to 6-0 despite serving up 12 hits over five innings. Saunders allowed four runs, walked none, and struck out one. |
Our View: The O''s obviously didn't take advantage of all their chances, but Saunders deserves some of the credit. He has arguably been the most surprising fantasy contributor this year.
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| Joe Saunders will be looking to remain unbeaten when the Angels host the Orioles tonight, according to MLB.com. Saunders is 5-0 with a 2.08 ERA and excellent 0.95 WHIP this season, and was 2-0 against Baltimore with a 4.91 ERA in 2007. |
Our View: Saunders only has 20 strikeouts over 43.1 innings, but he is strong in the other important categories, and should remain in your lineups if you were lucky enough to land him.
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| Joe Saunders continues to roll along for the Halos. The left-hander tossed eight shutout innings Tuesday, allowing just four hits and a walk while striking out five to pick up his fifth win of the year. |
Our View: Saunders has been lucky to post the numbers he has so far with the low strikeout and hit rates, but it's clear that you shouldn't think about taking out of your lineup.
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| Joe Saunders improved to 4-0 thanks to holding the Red Sox to three runs in six innings on Thursday. On the afternoon, Saunders allowed seven hits, three walks and struck out three. |
Our View: Saunders has been great to start the year, especially that 2.55 ERA and 1.02 ERA, and he has more than justified the team's faith in him when, well, they honestly didn't have any better options with Kelvim Escobar and John Lackey out injured.
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| Joe Saunders is performing very well so far and is notably the first Angels' starter to pitch at least eight innings in each of his first two starts of a season since Jack Lazorko in 1987, according to the LA Times. Saunders is 1-0 with a 0.56 ERA over 16 innings (with nine strikeouts), and his fantasy stock should continue to rise. |
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| LHP Joe Saunders was a guiding light in his first start of the season, throwing just 80 pitches in eight full innnings of work to lead the Angels to a 2-0 win over Minnesota. Saunders threw 52 strikes to make quick work of the game, allowing no runs on just four hits with one walk and four strike outs on the evening. This is a great start for the Angels, getting a strong contribution from a pitcher that could be huge for them this season. |
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| Joe Saunders had a solid outing on Thursday as he went scoreless over four innings of work, while only surrendering two hits and two walks. He seemingly has a firm grasp on a rotation spot as he has only allowed one run over nine innings of work this spring. |
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| Joe Saunders has added 10 pounds of muscle during the offseason, according to MLB.com. He also focused on shoulder maintenance in the hope that it will help keep him off the disabled list this season. He'll have a spot in the rotation, at least until Kelvim Escobar gets healthy or until Saunders breaks down again. |
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| Joe Saunders will compete with Ervin Santana for the No. 5 starter job this spring, according to the LA Times. Should Santana come away with the starting gig, Saunders, who held a 4.44 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 18 starts last season, will likely start the year in the minors. |
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| Joe Saunders was recalled from Triple-A Saturday, in preparation for his Sunday turn against the Twins. He's expected to keep a regular spot in the Angels rotation going forward. |
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| Joe Saunders is expected to rejoin the Angels in time to start Sunday's game against Minnesota, and he's expected to be back in the rotation going forward, taking the spot of Ervin Santana, the AP reports. Saunders has been effective in five starts with the Angels this year (three wins, 2.97 ERA), though his other numbers aren't as impressive (1.42 ratio, 12 walks, 14 strikeouts over 30 1/3 innings). |
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| Joe Saunders was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake after his spot start Friday, but he has remained with the Angels in case they need him to fill in for Jered Weaver on Wednesday. Weaver missed his last start because of a bruised shoulder but could be scratched from tomorrow's outing due to possible strep throat, according to the LA Times. |
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| The Angels recalled Joe Saunders from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Friday's game. He started in place of the ailing Jered Weaver, and allowed four runs on seven hits and no walks over six innings. |
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| The Angels will recall Joe Saunders from Triple-A Salt Lake to start on Saturday in place of the injured Bartolo Colon, according to the LA Times. Saunders held a 1.96 ERA in three starts with the Angels earlier this year. He hasn't pitched as well for Salt Lake, posting a 5.06 ERA in seven outings. |
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| Bartolo Colon and Jered Weaver are progressing well from their injuries, but Joe Saunders is expected to make at least one more start for the Angels, according to the AP. That start will most likely come on Monday or Tuesday. Saunders holds a 2.92 ERA in his two starts this year. |
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| Joe Saunders threw in the bullpen Sunday and will start Wednesday against Arizona, the Los Angeles Times reports. Saunders was scratched from his last start because of elbow tightness. |
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| Joe Saunders was scratched from his start on Friday because of mild tightness in his left forearm, according to the LA Times. The Angels did not order an MRI, and the Angels expect Saunders to make his next start on Wednesday. |
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| While many players lose weight during the offseason, Joe Saunders actually gained 15 pounds in the hope that it will keep him from battling the fatigue problems he had late last season, according to the LA Times. "I lost some pounds during the season, and that may have contributed to my lack of endurance," said Saunders. "I really worked on my legs and my core. I've been eating good and working out, and hopefully that will help me." |
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| Joe Saunders, who was hammered for seven runs in just 2 2/3 innings Wednesday, indicated that he felt fatigued during the outing, according to the LA Times. "I had no command — I couldn't get ahead of anyone and was walking the house," Saunders said. "My arm might be a little tired. Hopefully, I can get some rest and come back strong in my next start." |
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| Joe Saunders threw seven scoreless innings for the Angels on Sunday to improve to 3-0. Saunders allowed just three hits, struck out six and walked two. He could be in the rotation for the rest of the year because of Bartolo Colon's injury. |
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| Joe Saunders could be in the Angels rotation for the rest of the season now that Bartolo Colon looks to be done for the year. Saunders is 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in major league starts this year. |
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| The Angels recalled Joe Saunders to start on Tuesday night, according to MLB.com. He pitched seven innings while surrendering two earned runs to pick up his second victory of the season. |
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| The Angels will recall Joe Saunders from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Tuesday's game in place of the injured Bartolo Colon, according to the LA Times. Saunders is 10-4 with a 2.67 ERA and 97 strikeouts in 135 innings over 21 Triple-A games (20 starts) this season. |
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| If Bartolo Colon's irritated elbow causes him to miss his next start Sunday, Joe Saunders is likely to get the nod, according to the LA Times. Saunders has already been scratched from Saturday's scheduled start at Triple-A. In his lone start for the Angels this year, Saunders went seven innings, allowing just one run. |
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| The Angels optioned Joe Saunders to Triple-A Salt Lake. Saunders won his spot start in place of Kelvim Escobar on Tuesday, pitching seven innings and allowing just one earned run. He out-pitched Monday's spot starter, Dustin Mosely, and could be first in line the next time the Angels need another starter. Saunders could also be trade bait. |
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