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| Oct 5 2023 | Hill plans to continue his playing career in 2024, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill made the revelation on Bradford's "Baseball Isn't Boring" podcast. The 43-year-old left-hander didn't have a great 2023 campaign, posting a 5.41 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 129:58 K:BB over 146.1 innings for the Pirates and Padres. Hill will turn 44 shortly after Opening Day next year but should be able to find a club willing to give him a one-year contract. |
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| Oct 1 2023 | Hill (8-14) picked up the win in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning game against the White Sox. He allowed one run on two hits while striking out three over two innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Hill's second appearance out of the bullpen since going unclaimed on waivers September 14, and his first win since he was starting for the Pirates in June. The southpaw wrapped his season with a 5.41 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 146.1 innings with 129 strikeouts. The 43-year-old Hill enters free agency with uncertainty regarding his future role; however, his 3.38 ERA in a limited sample of 10 innings as a reliever may be enticing enough to teams looking to bolster their bullpen with a multi-inning arm. |
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| Sep 12 2023 | Hill was placed on waivers by the Padres on Tuesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego will hope to get a bit of salary relief on the veteran left-hander, but he could very well pass through waivers unclaimed. Hill, 43, has struggled to a 9.27 ERA in 22.1 innings (five starts, two relief appearances) since being acquired from the Pirates at the Aug. 1 trade deadline. |
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| Sep 11 2023 | Hill worked in relief Sunday in the Padres' 12-2 loss to the Astros, striking out three while giving up one hit and two walks over three innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After failing to escape the second inning while serving up six earned runs in his most recent start Sept. 4 versus the Phillies, Hill was bypassed for the start Sunday in favor of Matt Waldron. Though Waldron was dealt the loss after giving up four earned runs in five innings, he might have performed well enough to maintain the rotation spot over Hill, who lowered his ERA on Sunday but needed 55 pitches just to record his nine outs. Since joining the Padres in an Aug. 1 deal with the Pirates, Hill has gone 0-4 with a 9.27 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 19:10 K:BB across 22.1 innings over seven appearances (five starts). |
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| Sep 5 2023 | Hill (7-14) took the loss against Philadelphia on Monday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three batters over 1.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was in trouble from the get-go, allowing four of the first five batters he faced to reach base and yielding three first-inning runs on a bases-clearing double by Alec Bohm. The veteran hurler was allowed to return to the mound for the second, but things got even worse for him, as he surrendered four straight hits -- including a pair of homers -- to lead off the frame. Hill was pulled with a 6-1 deficit after just 1.1 innings, marking his shortest start of the season. Since joining the Padres on Aug. 1, the southpaw has struggled immensely, posting a 10.71 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB over 19.1 frames while losing four times in six decisions. His rotation spot may be in jeopardy despite the fact that Yu Darvish (elbow) was recently placed on the IL. |
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| Aug 31 2023 | Hill took a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Cardinals after striking out two while allowing three earned runs on five hits and one walk across four innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw had made his most recent appearance out of the bullpen this past weekend in Milwaukee after opening his tenure with the Padres with three straight poor starts, but Hill reclaimed a spot in the San Diego rotation this week with Yu Darvish (elbow) heading to the 15-day injured list. Though Hill was spared the loss Wednesday, his performance didn't inspire much confidence that he'll be able to hold down a rotation spot once Darvish is back in the fold. Through five outings with San Diego since being acquired from Pittsburgh on Aug. 1, Hill has gone 0-3 with an 8.50 ERA and 1.61 WHIP over 18 innings. |
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| Aug 29 2023 | Hill is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Cardinals in St. Louis. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-3 with 9.53 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over his first three starts with the Padres following his acquisition from the Pirates at the trade deadline, Hill had his turn in the rotation skipped last week. He ended up working in relief in Friday's loss to Milwaukee, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks over 2.2 innings. Despite his continued poor results, Hill will get a chance to step back into the San Diego rotation this week, filling the vacancy that was created when Yu Darvish (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday. |
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| Aug 24 2023 | Hill is no longer lined up to make his next turn through the rotation this weekend in Milwaukee, as the Padres have instead named Pedro Avila their starter for Saturday's game against the Brewers, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres haven't formally announced that Hill will be removed from the rotation, but the veteran southpaw will have at least one turn skipped after going 0-3 with a 9.53 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in three starts since being acquired from the Pirates on Aug. 1. Hill should be available out of the bullpen this weekend and could even piggyback Avila on Saturday. Whether Hill will rejoin the rotation or continue working out of the bullpen next week will likely hinge on how Avila fares in Milwaukee. |
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| Aug 17 2023 | Hill (7-13) took the loss against Arizona on Thursday, allowing three runs on two hits and one walk while striking out three batters over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill had gone a total of 6.1 frames and surrendered nine runs over his first two appearances since joining San Diego, so his five-inning, three-run outing Thursday was a step forward. The veteran hurler retired the first 10 batters he faced and gave up only three baserunners in total, but all three scored, with homers by Tommy Pham and Gabriel Moreno responsible for the damage. Hill has lost all three of his starts as a Padre, posting a 9.53 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB over 11.1 frames during that stretch. |
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| Aug 13 2023 | Hill (7-12) took the loss against Arizona on Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four batters over 3.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill allowed four extra-base hits among the seven knocks against him, including a Christian Walker two-run homer. The veteran hurler was pulled after racking up 83 pitches through 3.1 frames, going just one out longer than in his Padres debut, when he allowed six runs over three innings. The pair of outings are Hill's two shortest among his 23 starts this season, so it goes without saying that he's not providing the rotation boost San Diego was hoping for when it acquired him at the trade deadline. Michael Wacha (shoulder) is slated to return Tuesday, but the Padres may need to continue to roll out Hill every five days since Joe Musgrove (shoulder) isn't likely to rejoin the rotation until at least mid-September. |
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| Aug 6 2023 | Hill (7-11) allowed six runs on four hits and a walk over three innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Dodgers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers plated six runs in the first two innings against Hill, capped off by Freddie Freeman's three-run blast. It was Hll's first outing as a Padre and he gave up six runs for the first time since May 29. The veteran southpaw posted a 5.70 ERA across six July starts and his season ERA has jumped to 5.09. Hill's next start is projected to be in Arizona. |
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| Aug 3 2023 | Hill is scheduled to make his Padres debut Sunday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was acquired from the Pirates -- along with Ji-Man Choi -- on Tuesday in exchange for Jackson Wolf, Estuar Suero and Alfonso Rivas. The veteran left-hander had posted a rather underwhelming 4.76 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 104:47 K:BB through 119 innings (22 starts) this season with Pittsburgh, but he can still work deep in games and miss a few bats at age 43. |
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| Aug 1 2023 | San Diego acquired Hill and Ji-Man Choi from the Pirates on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill doesn't carry the "wow" factor of a Justin Verlander or Eduardo Rodriguez, whom the Padres have also been connected to, but the 43-year-old left-hander can be a steadying force for the Padres as they try to make up ground in the NL Wild Card hunt. He had registered a 4.76 ERA and 104:47 K:BB through 119 innings (22 starts) this season with Pittsburgh. San Diego will be his 13th different major-league club, one shy of Edwin Jackson's record of 14. |
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| Jul 30 2023 | Hill did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over five innings against the Phillies. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill kept the Phillies off the board until the fourth inning Sunday, when Alec Bohm broke a scoreless tie with a two-run homer. Still, it was a step in the right direction for the 43-year-old southpaw after he'd pitched to a 6.30 ERA over his previous four outings. Overall, Hill is 7-10 through 22 starts (119 innings) this season with a 4.76 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 104:47 K:BB. His next start is currently lined up for next week against the Brewers. |
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| Jul 25 2023 | Hill (7-10) took the loss Tuesday in San Diego after he allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks across 4.1 innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander gave up fewer than three runs for the first time since June 9, but he was unable to make it through the fifth inning versus the Friars. Hill has a 1-5 record in his past eight starts with a 5.83 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 30:21 K:BB over 41.2 innings during that span. The 43-year-old tentatively lines up to face the Tigers next week, which could put him on the streaming radar despite the recent struggles. |
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| Jul 20 2023 | Hill did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk over 5.2 innings against Cleveland while striking out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill cruised through the first three innings before allowing three consecutive singles with one out in the fourth, which led to the first run of the game coming across for Cleveland. The veteran righty again found himself in trouble in the fifth after giving up a leadoff single to Myles Straw to open the frame. He would go on to allow three runs in the inning as the Pirates fell behind 4-2. Hill has allowed at least three runs in each of his last seven starts and now holds a 6.53 ERA in July after maintaining a 3.86 ERA during June. He's also lost four of his last five decisions. |
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| Jul 14 2023 | Hill did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings against the Giants. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was not the most impressive quality start you'll ever see, but Hill met the QS requirements, marking his first such start since June 9. At 43 years old, Hill is the stereotypical crafty veteran lefty getting by with his curveball, guts and moxie. He can still be useful, but it's best to avoid him in tough matchups. Hill will head into his next start with a 4.76 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 104 innings this season. |
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| Jul 8 2023 | Hill (7-9) took the loss Friday, allowing five runs on seven hits and four walks over four innings against Arizona. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill continued his struggles Friday, as he has now allowed at least three runs in five straight starts. The southpaw's ERA of 4.78 would be his highest mark since 2013. The veteran's next chance to redeem himself is tentatively slated to be against the Giants at home after the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 2 2023 | Hill (7-8) took the loss Sunday, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks over five innings against the Brewers. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All the damage against Hill came on William Contreras' three-run homer in the third inning. The 43-year-old southpaw has struggled a bit over his last four starts, pitching to a 5.48 ERA in that span. Hill now sports a 4.50 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and 88:35 K:BB across 17 starts (94 innings) this season. Hill is currently lined up for a road matchup with the Diamondbacks in his next outing. |
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| Jun 27 2023 | Hill (7-7) earned the win Tuesday, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks over six innings against the Padres. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing three runs in the second inning, Hill settled down to hold the Padres to one run over his final four frames as the Pirates rallied for a 9-4 victory. The 43-year-old Hill has struggled a bit of late, pitching to a 5.51 ERA over his last three starts. He has a 4.45 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP and 80:33 K:BB through 16 starts (89 innings) this season. Hill currently lines up to face the Brewers at home in his next outing. |
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| Jun 21 2023 | Hill (6-7) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs (three earned) on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Cubs. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Hill allowed just four hits on the day, three were extra-base hits, highlighted by a two-RBI triple by Nico Hoerner and a two-RBI double by Ian Happ. The untimely hits resulted in Hill's seventh loss of the season, tied for the fifth most in MLB. Despite boasting a 6-7 record through 15 starts (83 innings), Hill has allowed more than three earned runs just four times all year with a 4.34 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and a 76:31 K:BB. The 43-year-old is tentatively scheduled to make his next appearance at home against the Padres. |
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| Jun 16 2023 | Hill (6-6) allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits and six walks over five innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milwaukee jumped on Hill early, plating three runs in the first inning. He gave up just one more over the next four frames but walked a season-high six batters. It was the first time he walked more than three in a start, and he failed to complete six innings for the first time since May 23. Hill's ERA is up to 4.31 with a 73:28 K:BB through 14 starts. He's currently lined up for a home matchup with the Cubs next week. |
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| Jun 10 2023 | Hill (6-5) earned the win Friday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings against the Mets. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was dominant throughout the evening, throwing 72 of his season-high 119 pitches for strikes and inducing 11 swinging strikes. The veteran southpaw did not allow a runner past first base after the third inning. Hill has looked great over his last two starts, tossing 13.2 innings while allowing just three runs and striking out 12. The 43-year-old will be looking for his third consecutive quality start next week on the road against the Cubs. |
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| Jun 4 2023 | Hill (5-5) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over 6.2 innings against the Cardinals. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill had given up 11 earned runs over his past two starts, so his quality start Sunday was definitely a step in the right direction. Aside from a few blowup outings, the veteran left-hander has been solid to start his age-43 season and sports a 4.41 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 61:21 K:BB over 12 starts (65.1 innings). Hill will look to make it back-to-back quality starts next time out, which is tentatively scheduled during a three-game weekend set versus the Mets. |
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| May 29 2023 | Hill (4-5) allowed six runs on nine hits and a walk over six innings Monday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was cursed by a disastrous second inning in which he gave up five runs. He allowed a home run for the first time since May 5 and saw his ERA jump to 4.76 through 58.2 frames. Hill has been charged with at least four runs in three of his last five starts, including 11 total runs in his last two appearances. He's currently lined up for a weekend start at home against the Cardinals. |
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| May 23 2023 | Hill (4-4) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Rangers. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill settled down after allowing two runs in the first inning, blanking the Rangers over his next four frames. However, he'd unravel in the sixth, allowing three more runs on three hits and a walk. Overall, Hill's been solid in his age-43 season. He's tallied seven or more strikeouts in five of his 10 starts this year, sporting a 4.27 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP through 52.2 innings. |
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| May 17 2023 | Hill (4-3) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one hit and two walks over six scoreless innings against the Tigers. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill allowed just one hit in the contest, a leadoff single to Matt Vierling in the first inning, before retiring 15 of his last 17 batters faced. The 43-year-old Hill has now recorded quality starts in five of his nine outings this year. He lowered his ERA to 3.80 with a 1.35 WHIP and 43:15 K:BB over 47.1 innings. |
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| May 10 2023 | Hill did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks over 3.2 innings against the Rockies. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill made it through three innings unscathed but ran into trouble in the fourth when the Rockies posted three runs on four hits, a walk and an error. The 43-year-old Hill has failed to make it through six innings in either of his last two starts after logging three quality starts in his previous four outings. The veteran left-hander sports a 4.35 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB through his first 41.1 innings this season. |
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| May 6 2023 | Hill (3-3) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on eight hits and two walks over 5.1 innings as the Pirates fell 4-0 to the Blue Jays. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 43-year-old southpaw allowed more than three runs for only the second time in seven starts, but he continues to live dangerously as he served up his eighth homer in only 37.2 innings on the season. Hill will take a 4.54 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 32:11 K:BB into his next outing, which could come at home next week against the Rockies. |
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| Apr 29 2023 | Hill (3-2) earned the win over Washington in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing three runs (two earned) on hits and no walks while striking out five batters over 6.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was initially tabbed to start Friday before that contest was postponed due to rain. The 43-year-old wasn't fazed by the adjustment, as he logged a season-high 6.1 innings and tossed an efficient 75 of 103 pitches for a strike. Hill induced 13 whiffs in the outing and didn't walk any batters for just the second time this season. He appears to have located the Fountain of Youth, as he's been very good over his past four starts, allowing just five earned runs and posting a 19:7 K:BB over 23.1 frames. |
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| Apr 28 2023 | Hill's start was pushed back to Saturday after the Pirates' matchup Friday with the Nationals was postponed, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill will now toe the rubber for one of the Pirates' two contests Saturday during a doubleheader against Washington. The left-hander will look to continue his hot stretch after posting a 2.12 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 14 strikeouts in 17 innings over his last three outings. |
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| Apr 1 2023 | Hill (0-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks over five innings against the Reds. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Opposing pitcher Nick Lodolo labored in the first inning but ended up outpitching Hill to spoil the veteran's Pirates debut. While the seven strikeouts look okay, Hill only induced six swinging strikes on 84 pitches, and he served up a pair of home runs. The 43-year-old southpaw is now with his 12th different major-league team and looking to ride his trademark curveball to one more winning season. It will be tough on this Pirates team, but he did it last year (8-7) for a last-place Red Sox club. |
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| Mar 26 2023 | Hill has been scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League today against Atlanta due to illness, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill will miss Sunday's start against Atlanta, and Wil Crowe will be on the bump in his place. The left-handed hurler should be fine for the regular season barring something unforeseeable. |
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| Mar 9 2023 | Hill has allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out four across five innings of Grapefruit League action. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill signed a one-year deal with the Pirates over the winter and was brought on in part to mentor the team's young starting staff. However, so long as he is healthy, Hill should be a consistent member of the rotation. He's looked fairly sharp early in camp and will be looking to improve on the 4.27 ERA and 1.30 WHIP that he posted across 124.1 innings in 2022. |
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| Dec 27 2022 | Hill signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Pirates on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is coming off a season with the Red Sox which saw him put up a 4.27 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 109 strikeouts over 124.1 innings covering 26 starts. He'll turn 43 in March but has remained mostly effective in recent years, albeit with a drop in strikeout rate. Hill will be a candidate to be traded to a contender at the deadline if he's healthy and pitching well. |
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| Oct 3 2022 | Hill pitched six innings, surrendering three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out six in Monday's win over the Rays. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill gave up a solo home run to Wander Franco in the top of the first inning before Manuel Margot took him deep for a two-run shot in the bottom of the fourth frame after an error extended the inning. The homers accounted for all the damage against him in the contest and the left-hander notched his second consecutive quality start. Hill will finish his season with a 4.27 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 109 strikeouts over 124.1 frames in 26 starts. |
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| Sep 28 2022 | Hill (8-7) earned the win Wednesday, allowing no runs on five hits and one walk with nine strikeouts over six innings against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 42-year-old turned back the clock Wednesday as he fired six masterful innings. His nine punchouts were his second highest of the season, and the quality start his first since Aug. 27. The strong outing lowered Hill's ERA to 4.41 on the season, which would be his highest since 2013. He likely next lines up to face Tampa Bay next week. |
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| Sep 24 2022 | Hill didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Yankees, giving up four runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 42-year-old lefty lasted five innings for only the second time in five September outings, and he's coughed up at least four runs in four of those. Hill's 6.75 ERA and 1.72 WHIP on the month suggest he has very little left in the tank right now, and if he does return for a 19th MLB campaign in 2023, it seems highly unlikely he'll be asked to fill a traditional starting role. |
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| Sep 18 2022 | Hill (7-7) took the loss against the Royals on Saturday, allowing four runs on eight hits while striking out four and walking none over 4.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill had a rough day on the mound, tossing 58 of 81 pitches for strikes across 4.2 frames and allowing four runs to score, all of which came via RBI singles or doubles. This has been a tough month for the veteran, who has allowed 13 earned runs across 17.2 innings for a 6.62 ERA. Saturday's outing raised his season ERA to 4.70. |
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| Sep 11 2022 | Hill (7-6) allowed two hits and three walks over five innings Sunday, striking out seven and earning a win over Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill let just one Oriole reach scoring position during his dominant victory. Since his last win Aug. 27, the veteran southpaw was tagged with nine runs over eight frames in two appearances. He lowered his ERA to 4.56 alongside an 86:33 K:BB across 22 starts this season. Hill is expected to face the Royals at home next week. |
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| Sep 6 2022 | Hill (6-6) took the loss Tuesday in Tampa Bay, allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out three in four innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Randy Arozarena deposited an 0-2 pitch into the seats for a three-run homer in the first inning against Hill to get the scoring started for the Rays. In the third, Harold Ramirez plated two runs with a single to put Tampa Bay up 5-2. Ten of the 20 batters Hill faced reached safely and the 42-year-old was removed after four innings with only 64 pitches thrown. He's allowed four runs or more in four of his last six starts and has a 6.33 ERA and 1.48 ERA in 27 innings in that span. |
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| Sep 1 2022 | Hill pitched four-plus innings in a no-decision against Texas on Thursday. He allowed four runs on five hits and four walks while striking out two batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill pitched his best game of the season his previous time out, striking out 11 batters over seven scoreless innings against Tampa Bay. He couldn't carry over that momentum, however, as he tied a season high with four walks and was lifted after allowing the first three batters he faced in the fifth frame to reach base. Hill hasn't had many big blowups this season, but he's allowed at least four runs in six of his 20 outings, leading to a mediocre 4.52 overall ERA. He no longer strikes out batters on a consistent basis, further dampening his value in fantasy. |
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| Aug 27 2022 | Hill (6-5) earned the win Saturday, allowing zero runs on three hits and one walk over seven innings in a 5-1 win over the Rays. He struck out 11. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill did not allow an extra-base hit in his outstanding performance against the Rays. The lefty has had a tough stretch following his return from a knee injury, recording a 7.50 ERA and allowing 16 hits over 12 innings in the three starts prior to this contest. The 42-year-old veteran currently has his highest ERA (4.32) since 2013 when he recorded a 6.28 ERA in 38.2 innings as a reliever. |
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| Aug 24 2022 | Hill is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Rays at Fenway Park, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Alex Cora had previously suggested that Hill could piggyback Brayan Bello in the latter's start Wednesday against the Blue Jays, but Hill may only be available in relief in an emergency now that he's been confirmed to make his next start this weekend. When he takes the mound Saturday, Hill will be pitching on nine days' rest after having made his previous start Aug. 17 in Pittsburgh. |
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| Aug 18 2022 | Hill (5-5) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and zero walks over five innings against Pittsburgh. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill surrendered a two-run homer to outfielder Bryan Reynolds with nobody out in the first inning, but he otherwise kept Pittsburgh off the board. The 42-year-old has been vastly better on the road with a 3.44 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP in 52.1 innings compared to a 6.82 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP in 30.1 innings at home. The lefty has not been built for longevity this season as he has pitched five innings or more just eight times in 18 starts. |
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| Aug 15 2022 | Hill will start Wednesday against Pittsburgh, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill's posted a 10.29 ERA in two starts off the injured list and appeared in danger of losing his spot in the rotation, but the left-hander will be given at least one more start. Josh Winckowski moves to the bullpen and will piggyback Hill against the Pirates. |
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| Aug 9 2022 | Hill did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk over four innings against Atlanta. He struck out zero. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Austin Riley got things off with a bang against Hill, with an RBI triple to score Ronald Acuna in the first inning. The Braves then tagged hill for three more runs in the third inning before manager Alex Cora pulled him from the game. Hill has now gone three straight games allowing three or more runs while failing to reach five innings and holds a 4.75 ERA on the season. He next lines up to face the Yankees this weekend. |
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| Aug 4 2022 | Hill (4-5) took the loss to the Astros on Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits while striking out one and walking three over three innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill threw 40 of 58 pitches for strikes across three frames and allowed four runs thanks to a groundout, a sac fly and a two-run homer. The veteran lefty has not been sharp this year and has especially struggled in his past eight outings with a 5.12 ERA. |
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| Aug 3 2022 | Hill (knee) is scheduled to start Wednesday's game in Houston, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boston activated Hill from the 15-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener, but manager Alex Cora declined to define what the veteran southpaw's role would look like upon his return. After he wasn't needed out of the bullpen either of the last two days, Hill will end up slotting back into the rotation as a replacement for Brayan Bello, who had previously been listed as Wednesday's starter. Since Hill covered only three innings and 56 pitches in his lone minor-league rehab outing prior to being activated from the IL, he could be capped at around 75 pitches Wednesday, which could make it difficult for him to factor into any decision. |
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| Aug 1 2022 | Hill (knee) was activated from the 15-day injured list Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox have confirmed starters for the next few days, and it was reported earlier in the day that Hill would not start for the big club Wednesday as scheduled, so perhaps he is going to work out of the bullpen as a piggyback option for now. He gave up one run on four hits and zero walks while striking out five in three innings in his rehab outing last week. |
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| Jul 29 2022 | Hill (knee) hopes to start Tuesday's game against the Astros, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has been sidelined since early July due to a knee injury, but he made a rehab start at Double-A Portland on Thursday and allowed a run on four hits and no walks while striking out five in three innings. If the southpaw is cleared to return from the injured list to make Tuesday's start, he'll likely have his pitch count monitored since he tossed just 56 pitches during Thursday's rehab outing. |
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| Jul 28 2022 | Hill (knee) is scheduled to make a rehab start Thursday for Double-A Portland, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is expected to throw around four innings in the rehab outing, and the Red Sox will likely see how his knee is feeling after a bullpen session over the weekend before deciding on his next steps. Depending on how he fares in the rehab start, Hill could be activated from the 15-day injured list and slot back into the rotation as soon as next Tuesday's game in Houston. If he's activated for the series with the Astros, however, Hill would likely be on a limited pitch count. |
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| Jul 25 2022 | Hill (knee) will likely begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill threw a three-inning simulated game Friday and felt good a day after, so he'll likely return to game action with a minor-league affiliate this week. The left-hander has been on the injured list since July 2, and it's possible that he'll be cleared to rejoin the Red Sox after just one or two rehab starts. |
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| Jul 24 2022 | Hill (knee) felt good Saturday after throwing a three-inning simulated game Friday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill will throw a bullpen session Sunday, then the Red Sox will decide on next steps for the left-hander. He and Michael Wacha (shoulder), who will throw a simulated game Monday, are on the injured list, which has contributed to the disarray in Boston's faltering rotation. |
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| Jul 23 2022 | Hill (knee) will throw a bullpen session Sunday and could begin a rehab assignment soon, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill threw a three-inning simulated game Friday and will throw off a mound two days later. If the left-hander is able to begin a rehab assignment this week, he'll likely be in the mix to rejoin the Red Sox sometime in early August. |
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| Jul 22 2022 | Hill (knee) threw a three-inning simulated game Friday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill resumed mound work late last week and took another significant step in his recovery by facing live hitters Friday. It's not yet clear whether the left-hander will require a rehab assignment before rejoining Boston's rotation. |
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| Jul 15 2022 | Hill (knee) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill keeps hitting checkpoints, first throwing off flat ground followed by a bullpen session. It's unknown if the lefty will need a rehab assignment, but one is likely given that Hill hasn't thrown in a game environment in two weeks. |
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| Jul 13 2022 | Hill (knee) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran left-hander returned to throwing off flat ground last week after a brief shutdown due to the knee sprain, and he'll progress to mound work Thursday. Hill landed on the shelf July 2 with the injury, and it's unclear if he'll require a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the Red Sox's rotation after the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 6 2022 | Hill (knee) threw off flat ground Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, and it was encouraging to see him throw shortly after sustaining his injury. He said that his knee felt good following his throwing session, and it seems as though he's trending toward a relatively brief IL stint. |
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| Jul 4 2022 | Hill (knee) could return in 2-to-4 weeks, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill underwent an MRI over the weekend, and some tearing was found in a knee ligament. However, there is a chance he could return to action before July comes to a close. |
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| Jul 2 2022 | Hill (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The results of Hill's MRI have not been disclosed, so the extent to which he injured his left knee in Friday's game remains uncertain. His initial diagnosis was a left knee sprain. Phillips Valdez was recalled to take Hill's spot on the active roster for the time being. |
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| Jul 1 2022 | Hill left Friday's game against the Cubs with a left knee sprain, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander completed 4.2 innings on 75 pitches prior to exiting, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out three. His status is up in the air, but this is the type of injury that typically forces a player to the injured list, and Hill is 42 years old. |
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| Jun 26 2022 | Hill (4-4) earned the victory Sunday in Cleveland, striking out five in six innings while allowing a run on five hits and four walks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite allowing nine baserunners, Hill limited the damage thanks to three double plays. The lone run against him came in his final frame in the form of a run-scoring groundout. The lefty likely made his last appearance in June, in which case he will have ended the month going 3-1 with a 3.00 ERA and 26:8 K:BB in 27 innings over five starts. The 42-year-old's next start will likely be next weekend against the team that drafted him in 2002, the Chicago Cubs. |
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| Jun 22 2022 | Hill (3-4) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up three runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings in a 5-4 victory over the Tigers. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 42-year-old southpaw wasn't efficient, needing 90 pitches (57 strikes) to complete the minimum number of frames necessary to qualify for a win, but Hill got just enough run support to be rewarded for his efforts. He continues to give the Red Sox solid outings even if he does make the bullpen work a little harder, posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB through 21 innings over four starts in June. |
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| Jun 16 2022 | Hill (2-4) allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and no walks while striking out four in 5.2 innings to take the loss in Thursday's game against the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill displayed improved results over his last two starts, striking out 11 while allowing three runs in 10.1 innings. Although he provided decent length during Thursday's start, he struggled to hold the Athletics' offense in check and was charged with his fourth loss of the season. The southpaw now has a 4.42 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 55 innings over his first 12 starts of the season. Hill projects to make his next start at home against the Tigers on Tuesday. |
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| Jun 10 2022 | Hill allowed two runs on five hits and two walks with six strikeouts in 4.1 innings versus the Mariners on Friday. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill needed 89 pitches (58 strikes) to get 13 outs Friday, exiting after Jesse Winker hit a game-tying two-run home run in the fifth inning. This was the seventh time in 11 starts Hill has failed to complete five innings. He now has a 4.38 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB through 49.1 innings. The veteran southpaw lines up for a favorable home start versus the Athletics next week. |
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| Jun 5 2022 | Hill (2-3) earned the win during Sunday's 5-2 victory over Oakland, allowing one run on three hits with five strikeouts in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill surrendered one run on two hits in the first inning and proceeded to retire the next 16 batters before permitting a leadoff single in the seventh, prompting his removal. By game score, Sunday's start was the 42-year-old's second best performance of the season and only his second quality start in 10 turns. Hill carries a 4.40 ERA and 1.18 WHIP into a projected start next weekend against Seattle. |
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| May 30 2022 | Hill (1-3) allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts in four innings, taking the loss Monday versus the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox mustered just four hits and a walk as a team, giving Hill no support in a game where he wasn't his sharpest. The 42-year-old southpaw has completed five innings in just three of his nine starts this season, though Monday's was arguably one of his worst games. He's at a 4.85 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 29:11 K:BB across 39 innings this season. Hill's next start is projected for this weekend in Oakland, which gives him a favorable chance at a bounce-back effort. |
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| May 25 2022 | Hill (1-2) got the loss Wednesday after he pitched five innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk while striking out a batter versus the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill pitched four hitless innings to open the contest, but ran out of steam in the fifth frame. Jose Abreu doubled to open the inning and after AJ Pollock reached on an error, Jake Burger took the left-hander deep for a three-run homer. It was the second straight start where the 42-year-old had an inning where he surrendered three or more runs after allowing two total runs over his prior four outings. Hill will carry a 3.86 ERA and 1.17 WHIP into his next start, which tentatively projects to be Monday against the Orioles at home. |
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| May 21 2022 | The Red Sox believe Hill was tipping his pitches during Thursday's start against the Mariners, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill put together a nice run to start the season, pitching to a 2.89 ERA over 28 innings as Boston's fifth starter, but the left-hander experienced adversity against Seattle on Thursday. He allowed five hits during a four-run second inning, including a three-run home run and two doubles, before exiting the game having thrown just 56 pitches. "We're looking. We always look," manager Alex Cora said. "It doesn't mean that if you get hit, you're tipping. But there's a few things we saw that we have to correct. Probably, he was doing it before when he was being successful. Just a few things that we noticed and we just have got to make adjustments." Hill will look to figure out his tipping issues ahead of his next start, which is expected to come Tuesday in Chicago against the White Sox. |
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| May 19 2022 | Hill allowed four earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two and walking one across two innings Thursday against Seattle. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill began his outing with little incident, though he surrendered a three-run home run in the second inning to sour his outing. He was pulled after 56 pitches for his shortest start of the season, though he had worked at least five innings in each of his last two appearances. The outing inflated Hill's ERA to 3.90 on the camapign, and he has also maintained a 23:8 K:BB across 30 frames. |
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| May 14 2022 | Hill was activated from the COVID-19 injured list as expected ahead of his scheduled start Saturday against the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill tested positive for the virus is early May but returns after missing just one start. Whether or not he'll be on a reduced pitch count after his brief absence is uncertain. He hasn't pitched deep into games to begin with, as he's reached five innings in just one of his five starts thus far. Kutter Crawford was optioned to clear space on the roster. |
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| May 13 2022 | Hill (illness) has rejoined the Red Sox and will start Saturday against the Rangers, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill tested positive for COVID-19 last Friday and was away from the team for a week. However, he threw on his own while isolating and has been cleared to start on the road against the Rangers on Saturday. The left-hander tossed a season-high five innings during his last start, and he should be able to handle a relatively normal workload since he kept throwing during his time on the COVID-19 IL. |
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| May 11 2022 | The Red Sox hope Hill (illness) will return from the COVID-19 injured list to start Saturday at Texas, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 42-year-old is no longer symptomatic after testing positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, and he's expected to rejoin the rotation this weekend. Even if Hill isn't ready for this coming Saturday, he could still pitch in Sunday's series finale. The veteran lefty went a season-high five innings last time out May 5 and didn't allow a run with a 6:1 K:BB. |
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| May 7 2022 | Hill has tested positive for COVID-19, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill landed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, but it wasn't originally clear whether he'd tested positive himself. Now that it's known that he has, it's safe to assume that he'll miss more than just a few days. Garrett Whitlock will step into the rotation in his absence. |
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| May 6 2022 | Hill was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill hasn't yet tested positive for COVID-19 but is experiencing symptoms and will isolate from the team as a precautionary measure. While he'll be eligible to return as soon as he clears the league's protocols, his timetable depends on whether he ultimately tests positive. He started Thursday's game against the Angels, so his next turn through the rotation tentatively lines up for Wednesday in Atlanta. However, the Red Sox have a pair of off days next week, so Hill could be pushed back in the rotation if he isn't cleared to return by Wednesday. |
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| May 5 2022 | Hill didn't factor into the decision after allowing one hit and one walk across five scoreless innings during Thursday' 8-0 loss to the Angels. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was masterful, scattering two base runners across five innings, but as expected, the veteran only threw 68 pitches and was relieved by Tanner Houck, who surrendered seven runs. After allowing seven runs over his first two starts, Hill has found his groove, tossing 13 straight scoreless innings over his last three starts. During that stretch, he's allowed just five hits and four walks while striking out 11. Thursday was the first time this season he's completed five innings as he remains in search of his first win. |
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| May 4 2022 | Manager Alex Cora said Hill will likely be piggybacked by Tanner Houck during his upcoming start Thursday against the Angels, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill and Houck previously worked in a tandem during the former's most recent start April 29 in Baltimore. The pairing yielded favorable results, as Hill submitted four scoreless innings and allowed one hit and no walks before Houck stepped in to deliver three scoreless frames. Unfortunately for Hill, it was Houck who came away with the win, and the latter may continue to have the clearer path to factoring into the decision Thursday by virtue of working later in the contest. Cora said that the Red Sox will reassess their rotation setup next week, at which point it's possible that Houck reclaims a starting role of his own while Garrett Whitlock moves back into the bullpen. |
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| Apr 25 2022 | Hill didn't factor into the decision in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Rays after striking out one batter over four scoreless frames while scattering four hits and three walks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Hill kept the Rays off the board through four innings, the Red Sox weren't willing to extend him deep into the game, which has been a recurring theme for the southpaw this season. Through his first three starts, Hill hasn't topped 80 pitches or five innings. Heading into the season, manager Alex Cora teased the idea of Hill making regular tandem starts with Garrett Whitlock, so the 42-year-old lefty isn't necessarily a safe bet to see his workloads increase as the campaign rolls along. |
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| Apr 24 2022 | Boston activated Hill (personal) from the bereavement list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As anticipated, Hill makes his way back from the bereavement list without missing a start, after Boston had deactivated him one day after his most recent turn through the rotation in Monday's loss to the Twins. The Red Sox deployed Hill as a tandem starter in front of Garrett Whitlock in the former's season debut April 12 in Detroit, but Hill should be in store for a more traditional start Sunday as he takes the hill for the third time in 2022. |
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| Apr 21 2022 | Hill (personal) will start Sunday's game against the Rays with Tanner Houck slated to operate in a piggyback role, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has been on the bereavement list since Tuesday, and he'll return to the mound as Sunday's starter since the Red Sox are shuffling their rotation ahead of their road trip to Toronto. In his first two starts of the season, Hill posted a 7.00 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in nine innings. |
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| Apr 19 2022 | The Red Sox placed Hill on the bereavement list Tuesday, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he was able to make his scheduled start in Monday's loss to the Twins, Hill will take some time off to be with his family following the death of his father late last week. Hill will have to spent a minimum of three days on the list, but the expectation is that he'll rejoin the team before his next turn in the rotation comes up Saturday at Tampa Bay. |
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| Apr 18 2022 | Hill (0-1) picked up the loss after he pitched 4.2 innings, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two in Monday's defeat to the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All the damage against the 42-year-old came via the long ball, as he surrendered a two-run shot to Kyle Garlick in the first inning and another two-run homer to Jorge Polanco in the third. Hill has pitched nine innings this season in his second stint with the Red Sox, giving up seven runs and 11 hits over two starts. With Hill working in tandem with Garrett Whitlock this season, he'll likely not last long enough into contests to pick up a win very often. His next projected start will come on the road Saturday versus the Rays. |
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| Apr 4 2022 | Manager Alex Cora announced Monday that Hill will begin the season in Boston's rotation as the fifth starter in a piggyback arrangement with Garrett Whitlock, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In pairing Hill and Whitlock together, the Red Sox will simultaneously ease the workload on a veteran starter who hasn't proven durable over his career while managing the innings for one of the top young arms in the organization. The 42-year-old Hill is coming off a 2021 campaign in which he posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 158.2 innings, the second-highest total of his career. Assuming Boston sticks with the tandem starter arrangement for a large portion of 2022, Hill will likely see his innings count take a significant hint. Additionally, pitching in front of Whitlock could hurt Hill's chances of factoring into a decision during his starts. |
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| Mar 29 2022 | Hill allowed one hit and struck out three over three scoreless relief innings in Sunday's spring training game against Minnesota. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill made his second Grapefruit League appearance, but he pitched in bulk relief behind starter Garrett Whitlock. The roles were reversed in his previous appearance; Hill started while Whitlock threw multiple relief innings. The two are expected to pitch in the same game Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Hill and Whitlock are vying for the final spot in the rotation, which could last as long as it takes Chris Sale (rib) to return from injury. Either way, each pitcher is expected to have a role on the staff, whether that be as a starter or high-leverage reliever. |
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| Dec 1 2021 | Hill agreed to a one-year contract with the Red Sox on Wednesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will be the veteran left-hander's third stint with the Red Sox after tossing 158.2 innings last season, which marks his highest innings total since 2007. Hill split 2021 between the Mets and Rays and posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 150:55 K:BB in 32 outings. He should be a solid mid-rotation piece for Boston if he can stay healthy in his age-42 campaign. |
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| Sep 30 2021 | Hill (7-8) went five innings and allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks to earn the win over the Marlins on Thursday. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill finally notched his first win as a Met and did it in his final start of the 2021 season. Miami did the bulk of its damage on a Lewis Brinson two-run homer in the third inning, but Hill was able to hang around long enough to leave the game with a 6-3 lead. The 41-year-old left-hander logged a 3.86 ERA in 158.2 innings between the Mets and Rays, putting up a 150:55 K:BB. |
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| Sep 25 2021 | Hill (6-8) allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out six in five innings, taking the loss Saturday versus Milwaukee. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is 0-4 in his Mets tenure, although he's rarely pitched poorly with his new team. He's allowed four or more runs just once in 12 appearances since he was traded from Tampa Bay. The 41-year-old has a 3.87 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 144:52 K:BB across 153.2 innings overall. Hill lines up for one more start this season, which projects as a home date versus Miami next week. |
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| Sep 19 2021 | Hill got a no-decision in Sunday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in 4.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill permitted some traffic on the bases but limited the damage to a single run in the first and fifth innings. The start is his shortest since back on Aug. 16 and Hill has been solid of late despite not pitching deep into games with a 2.49 ERA in four starts this month. |
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| Sep 14 2021 | Hill (6-7) took the loss Monday as the Mets were downed 7-0 by the Cardinals, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: St. Louis did most of its damage long after Hill had left the mound, but a lack of run support still saddled him with the loss, giving Hill an 0-3 record as a Met. The veteran lefty has not pitched poorly since coming over from the Rays, posting a 3.88 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 40:11 K:BB through 48.2 innings over 10 appearances (nine starts), but he hasn't gotten into the win column since June 23. |
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| Sep 4 2021 | Hill didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-2 extra-inning win over the Nationals, allowing three hits and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran lefty tossed 53 of 85 pitches for strikes and appeared headed for his seventh win of the season until Edwin Diaz blew the save in the ninth inning. Hill settled for his sixth quality start -- and first since May 25 -- instead, and he'll carry a 3.92 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 119:45 K:BB through 133 innings into his next outing. |
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| Aug 28 2021 | Hill (6-6) took the loss Friday as the Mets fell 2-1 to the Nationals, giving up two runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran left-hander tossed 62 of 91 pitches for strikes in a strong effort, but he got little run support. Hill's performance has taken a step backward since the trade from the Rays, as he's gone 0-2 to begin his Mets' tenure with a shaky 4.83 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 24:7 K:BB through 31.2 innings. |
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| Aug 21 2021 | Hill (6-5) took the loss Saturday versus the Dodgers. He allowed three runs on six hits and struck out two in five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the 41-year-old's first loss as a Met. All three runs Hill allowed came on solo home runs. It's the second time in his last five starts Hill's allowed multiple homers, although he kept the ball in the yard in the other three outings. For the year, he owns a 4.13 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 107:43 K:BB across 122 innings. The southpaw lines up for a home start versus Washington during next weekend's three-game series. |
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| Aug 17 2021 | Hill went 3.2 innings in Monday's 7-5 loss to the Giants, allowing two runs on six hits with two strikeouts. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill faced just 10 batters through the game's first three innings but permitted five hits and two runs in the fourth before being lifted. MLB's current oldest player has now surrendered no more than four runs in all five appearances with New York, though he's also failed to surpass five innings in any of those and owns a 4.98 ERA across 21.2 innings. |
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| Aug 12 2021 | Hill covered three innings and gave up three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Nationals, a game New York and Washington resumed Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Fantasy managers who kept Hill active this week were dealt a tough hand when Tuesday's series opener versus Washington was suspended in the second inning due to inclement weather. Rather than having Hill start the game originally scheduled for Wednesday -- which was later postponed to Thursday -- the Mets turned to him to take the hill for the resumption of Tuesday's contest. Hill was already facing an uphill battle to pick up the win due to the game resuming with the Mets trailing 3-1, and though New York was able to overcome a pair of three-run deficits Wednesday, the team didn't take the lead until after Hill departed the contest. The veteran southpaw has largely underwhelmed since being traded to the Mets on July 23, posting a 5.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 18 innings across four outings. |
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| Aug 11 2021 | Hill will serve as the Mets' opening pitcher for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, which will pick up in the second inning after the contest was suspended Tuesday due to inclement weather, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets initially planned on having Marcus Stroman take the hill for the suspended contest, but he'll instead swap spots in the pitching schedule with Hill and start the originally scheduled game in the nightcap. Hill's projected workload shouldn't change as a result of being moved to the suspended contest, but because the Nationals were up 3-1 before the game was postponed, he'll be at an immediate disadvantage when it comes to qualifying for a potential win. |
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| Aug 10 2021 | Hill will start Thursday against the Nationals rather than Wednesday as previously expected, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets are opting to swap Hill and Stroman's start days in order to keep the latter on normal rest. The shuffle sets Hill up to take the ball on six days of rest after allowing just one unearned run across five innings in his previous outing against Miami. |
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| Aug 5 2021 | Hill allowed one run (unearned) on three hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings during Thursday's loss to the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rich's only run allowed was unearned due to an error by Michael Conforto. Otherwise, Hill turned in his best outing since being acquired from Tampa Bay. As a Met, the lefty has registered no-decisions in his first three starts, allowing six earned runs over 15 innings thus far. Overall this season, Hill has put together a 3.92 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. The 41-year-old is projected to make his next start at home next week against the Nationals. |
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| Jul 31 2021 | Hill logged a no-decision Saturday against the Reds, going five innings and allowing four runs on five hits and a walk with four strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill kept Cincinnati off the board for the first three innings until Eugenio Suarez got to him for a three-run home run in the fourth. Kyle Farmer added a solo blast in the next frame to give the Reds a 4-1 cushion. Hill has logged a pair of no-decisions in his first two starts since being acquired from Tampa Bay, allowing six earned runs over 10 innings with a 5:3 K:BB. |
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| Jul 25 2021 | Hill yielded three runs on three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings in Sunday's win over Toronto. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill dealt five shutout innings before running into trouble in the sixth. He was removed after putting the first three batters on base and was charged with three runs when they all came around to score. The veteran lefty threw just 62 pitches (39 strikes) before turning the ball over to the bullpen. Hill is now sporting a 3.95 ERA with a 92:38 K:BB through 100.1 innings this season. He's lined up to face the Reds at home next weekend. |
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| Jul 24 2021 | Hill is scheduled to make his debut with the Mets on Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 41-year-old lefty was acquired by New York after posting a 3.87 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 95.1 innings with the Rays this season. If he does start Sunday, Hill will draw a tough matchup in Toronto's righty-heavy lineup, against whom he allowed three runs in four innings July 11, walking three and striking out two. |
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| Jul 23 2021 | Hill was traded from the Rays to the Mets in exchange for Tommy Hunter (back) and Matthew Dyer on Friday, pending medical review, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unusual for a contender like the Rays to trade a member of their starting rotation, though they've been mixing and matching starters all season, with 12 different pitchers making at least one start thus far. Hill fills a need for the injury-plagued Mets and could see a small boost to his value from the move to the National League. The 41-year-old has fallen off a bit from his late-thirties peak, as his 3.87 ERA comes with a modest set of peripherals including a 23.4 percent strikeout rate and a 4.55 FIP, but he's still a useful starter for a team that desperately needs innings. |
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| Jul 18 2021 | Hill didn't factor into the decision during a win over Atlanta on Sunday, allowing three earned runs on six hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran left-hander was far from sharp and needed 83 pitches to record just 12 outs before getting the hook. After an excellent first two months of the season, Hill has now given up multiple earned runs in four of his last six starts, pitching to a 5.22 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 2.1 HR/9 over the 29.1 innings encompassing the entirety of that span. Having dropped two straight decisions, Hill will look to bounce back in a road start against Cleveland either Friday or Saturday. |
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| Jul 11 2021 | Hill (6-4) took the loss Sunday versus Toronto. He allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw gave up a solo home run to Danny Jansen in the third inning, and Toronto was able to scrape together another pair of runs in the fourth. That was enough to stick Hill with the loss, running his winless streak to three starts. The 41-year-old closes the first half of the season with a 3.74 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 87:34 K:BB across 91.1 innings. |
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| Jul 5 2021 | Hill allowed a run on three hits and a walk over 3.2 innings in Monday's win over Cleveland. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill rolled through three scoreless frames to start the contest before coughing up an RBI single to Franmil Reyes in the fourth. It was his shortest appearance since tossing just three innings May 2, but he managed to lower his ERA to 3.65. It was the second time in his last five starts that he allowed fewer than four runs. Hill is lined for another home start this weekend against the Blue Jays. |
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| Jun 29 2021 | Hill (6-3) was charged with the loss Tuesday at Washington after giving up four runs on eight hits with two strikeouts and a walk over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw surrendered three homers over the first two frames and appeared destined for a short outing, though he settled down and was able to keeps the Nationals off the board for the next four innings. Hill has scuffled across his past four outings with 13 runs allowed with a 17:10 K:BB, though Tuesday was the first time he's been tagged for a loss in over a month. He has a 3.70 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 80:30 K:BB over 82.2 innings this season. |
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| Jun 24 2021 | Hill (6-2) picked up the win in Wednesday's 8-2 victory over the Red Sox, allowing one run on three hits and five walks over five innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran lefty got the hook after 97 erratic pitches (58 strikes), as he also hit a batter and uncorked a wild pitch, but he was able to keep Boston from cashing in his free passes and notch the victory. Hill will carry a 3.52 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 78:29 K:BB through 76.2 innings into his next outing. |
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| Jun 18 2021 | Hill didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Mariners after allowing four runs on six hits and a walk while fanning five across five innings. He also allowed two home runs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has given up a homer in four of his last six appearances and has also allowed at least four runs in back-to-back contests. The veteran owns a 4.91 ERA across three starts this month and is scheduled to take the mound against the Red Sox at home next week. |
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| Jun 12 2021 | Hill did not factor in the decision against Baltimore on Saturday, pitching 4.2 innings and allowing four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander came into the contest having yielded two or fewer runs in eight straight outings, but that streak came to an end when Austin Wynns scorched Hill for a grand slam in the fifth inning. The veteran contributed to his own demise by issuing two walks and allowing a single prior to the long ball, and the start was his shortest since May 2. Hill still carries a solid 3.38 ERA on the season, and he's slated to make his next start at Seattle next week. |
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| Jun 5 2021 | Hill (5-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Rangers, allowing two hits and a walk over five scoreless innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw has won two straight starts and four of his last five, and Hill extended his scoreless streak to 12 innings with this performance, dating back to the final two frames of his outing against the Royals on May 25. Since the beginning of May, Hill has a dazzling 0.68 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 39:13 K:BB through 39.2 innings. |
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| May 31 2021 | Hill (4-2) picked up the win in Monday's 3-1 victory over the Yankees, allowing three hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran lefty wasn't in peak form, tossing 37 of 56 pitches for strikes before exiting and falling well short of the 13 punchouts he racked up in his last start, but Hill still got the job done against a reeling New York offense. He'll take a 3.32 ERA and 60:19 K:BB through 59 innings into his next outing. |
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| May 26 2021 | Hill (3-2) took the loss Tuesday as the Rays were downed 2-1 by the Royals, giving up two runs on six hits over eight innings. He struck out a season-high 13 without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second time this year the veteran southpaw has fanned double-digit batters, and Hill fired 74 of 99 pitches for strikes in an impressive outing marred by a lack of run support. He'll take a 3.63 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 58:17 K:BB through 52 innings into his next start. |
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| May 20 2021 | Hill (3-1) allowed one earned run on two hits and four walks while striking out four across six innings to earn the win Thursday against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill put together another strong performance and has now allowed only three earned runs across his last 27.2 innings of work. His four walks indicate some shakiness, though he still managed to record 56 strikes on 90 total pitches. He also began 13 of the 23 batters he faced with a strike. For the season, Hill has a 3.89 ERA with a 45:17 K:BB across 44 frames. He's projected to take the ball for his next outing Tuesday against the Royals. |
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| May 14 2021 | Hill (2-1) earned the win Thursday against the Yankees after tossing 6.2 scoreless innings, giving up three hits and three walks while fanning nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has posted three straight scoreless appearances after beginning the season on a down note, and he owns a 9.8 K/9 with two quality starts over that three-game stretch. Hill's next start is scheduled to come next week on the road against the Orioles. |
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| May 7 2021 | Hill held Oakland scoreless over six innings but did not factor in the decision versus Oakland on Friday. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was at the top of his game Friday, allowing only two singles and two walks. Hill has dominated Oakland hitters this season, hurling a combined 12 innings and allowing only two runs while striking out 14, but he has an 0-1 record against the team to show for it. After registering an unsightly 8.82 ERA through his first four outings, Hill has turned things around by allowing only two earned runs across 15 innings covering his past three appearances. He'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come against the Yankees at home next week. |
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| May 2 2021 | Hill allowed one hit and a walk over three scoreless innings during Sunday's win over Houston. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was expected to have a short outing Sunday and he made the most of it. He issued a walk in the first inning and allowed a hit in the second but no Astro made it into scoring position. The veteran lefty lowered his season ERA to 6.39 across 25.1 innings. Hill is expected to take the mound in Oakland next weekend. |
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| May 1 2021 | Hill (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was dealing with side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine Friday, but he was able to return from the injured list after just one day. The southpaw will likely be available to make his next start, and he tentatively lines up to start Sunday. Right-hander Trevor Richards was sent down in a corresponding move. |
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| Apr 30 2021 | Hill was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday while experiencing side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move creates some roster space for the Rays while the veteran southpaw manages the side effects, and he can be activated within a day or two if he's feeling better. Hill was tentatively scheduled to start Sunday and could still make his regular turn through the rotation. |
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| Apr 26 2021 | Hill (1-1) took the loss Monday, giving up two runs on two hits and two walks over six innings as the Rays fell 2-1 to the A's. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran lefty made only one real mistake, but Sean Murphy drove it into the seats in the fourth inning for a two-run homer. Hill still came through with his best start, and first quality start, of the season as he tossed 93 pitches (59 strikes), but he'll still carry a 7.25 ERA and 24:7 K:BB through 22.1 innings into his next outing Saturday at home against the Astros. |
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| Apr 20 2021 | Hill allowed four runs on four hits and a walk over two innings in a no-decision against Kansas City on Tuesday. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw made it through his first two frames unscathed but exited in the third after the first five Royals reached base, resulting in four runs crossing the plate. Hill has given up exactly four runs in each of his four starts this season, but he has pitched past the fifth inning only once, and Tuesday's outing was his shortest of the campaign. His ERA now stands at an inflated 8.82, though he has yet to be tagged with a loss. Hill will strive for a better outcome when he takes on Oakland at home Monday in his next scheduled start. |
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| Apr 16 2021 | Hill allowed four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out a pair over 4.1 innings Thursday. He did not factor in the decision in the loss to the Rangers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill surrendered a pair of home runs to Nick Solak and Charlie Culberson causing the bulk of his damage. Hill has allowed four runs in each of his three starts. The veteran southpaw was less effective in striking out batters Thursday, with only two punchouts. He is scheduled for a date with the Royals next week. |
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| Apr 9 2021 | Hill (1-0) allowed four runs on four hits over six innings Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Yankees. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While his line doesn't look terribly impressive, the only damage on Hill came during a four-run fourth for the Yankees that included a two-run Aaron Hicks homer. Sandwiched between that nightmare inning were five perfect frames with five punchouts. The 41-year-old lefty will carry a 7.20 ERA into Wednesday's home contest against Texas. |
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| Apr 4 2021 | Hill allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks across four innings in a loss to the Marlins on Saturday. He struck out four and did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran left-hander worked up to 71 pitches in his planned tandem start with Chris Archer and gave up a run apiece in each of his four frames. Hill was able to get 52 of his offerings into the strike zone, but his penchant for allowing hard contact -- he surrendered a pair of doubles and a solo home run -- helped lead to the relatively poor outing. Adam Berry of MLB.com reports Hill is slated to make a conventional start in his second turn through the rotation, which currently lines up for either Friday or Saturday against the dangerous Yankees. |
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| Mar 29 2021 | Hill, who threw 63 pitches in a Grapefruit League win over the Orioles on Monday, will make his first regular-season start Saturday against the Orioles but work in tandem with Chris Archer, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill allowed three earned runs on five hits, two walks and a hit batsman during Monday's outing, but he came away pleased after seeing an increase in his fastball velocity and getting some swings and misses on his curve as well during his five frames. The veteran southpaw and Archer are likely to be separated and make conventional starts their second turns through the rotation according to manager Kevin Cash, but the tandem arrangement for Saturday's game could certainly affect Hill's ability to pitch long enough to qualify for a potential win. |
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| Mar 20 2021 | Hill allowed three earned runs on five hits over 2.2 innings in a Grapefruit League loss to the Red Sox on Friday. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander stretched out to 58 pitches while getting tagged for multiple earned runs for the second time in three spring starts. Despite some of the struggles, Hill has managed to avoid the long ball thus far through 6.2 Grapefruit League innings, continuing his career-long trend of doing a good job keeping the ball in the park. He lines up for at least one more start before the regular season commences. |
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| Mar 14 2021 | Hill fired three scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League loss to the Twins on Saturday, allowing just a hit and a walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: About the only blemish on Hill's performance was his failure to record a strikeout, but otherwise, the left-hander turned in a polar-opposite effort of what was a rough Grapefruit League debut on March 5. Adam Berry of MLB.com reports Hill threw 23 of 36 pitches for strikes and actually outpaced his planned two-inning workload due to his level of efficiency. "Just really the conviction behind every pitch, that was the biggest difference," Hill said. "Getting on top of the ball, throwing the ball downhill, committing to the pitch and the task at hand right there." |
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| Mar 6 2021 | Hill allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits, two walks and a wild pitch across one inning in a Grapefruit League loss to the Red Sox on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw threw 28 pitches overall and unsurprisingly was significantly dissatisfied with his performance, with Adam Berry of MLB.com reporting that Hill emphasized after the outing that he holds himself to a higher standard. Hill did say he felt "great" physically during his time on the mound, and although he blamed himself for leaving a lot of fastballs and curveballs up in the zone, he also labeled the issue a "simple fix." that he'll look to implement in his next start. |
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| Mar 2 2021 | Hill gave a solid accounting of himself in a live batting practice session Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw is being counted on to help stabilize a starting rotation that lost both Blake Snell and Charlie Morton this offseason, so any indications the soon-to-be 41-year-old is already rounding into shape is certainly encouraging. Manager Kevin Cash reported Hill spun his breaking balls from different arm angles and looked "totally game-ready", but it's likely he gets another crack at pitching to his own teammates before making his Grapefruit League debut. |
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| Feb 18 2021 | Hill's one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Rays was made official Wednesday after the two sides agreed to terms Friday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Deemed an "A-plus competitor" by Rays general manager Erik Neander, Hill is believed to be an integral part of the team's back-end rotation plans this season after Tampa dealt Blake Snell to the Padres and saw Charlie Morton sign with the Braves. Despite his extensive injury history, Hill demonstrated he had plenty left in the tank last season with the Twins, posting a 2-2 record, 3.03 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across eight starts after going a combined 39-19 with a 3.00 ERA and 517 strikeouts over 437.1 innings in the previous four seasons (83 starts). |
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| Feb 12 2021 | Hill signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Rays on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill made eight starts for the Twins on a one-year deal last season, posting a 3.03 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 38.2 innings during that time. The 40-year-old could claim a starting job with Tampa Bay following several effective seasons late in his career. |
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| Dec 31 2020 | Hill (elbow) signed with the Twins on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill will make $3 million on a one-year deal, with the potential for an additional $9.5 million in performance bonuses, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. The veteran lefty, who will turn 40 prior to Opening Day, underwent elbow surgery in late October and won't be ready to pitch until June or July, but the Twins have good reason to believe that he'll be a valuable member of the rotation down the stretch. While he hasn't made more than 25 starts in a season since 2007, his performances have remained quite strong, as he finished the 2019 campaign with a 2.45 ERA and a 29.8 percent strikeout rate in 13 starts for the Dodgers. |
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| Sep 29 2020 | Hill is not part of the Twins' wild-card roster, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill's exclusion is presumably due to the fact that he started Sunday against the Reds. He therefore won't be ready to pitch at any point in the Wild Card Round, which ends Thursday. If the Twins advance, he could certainly play a role, as he cruised to a 3.03 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in eight starts this season. |
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| Sep 27 2020 | Hill allowed one run on two hits and three walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty got the better of Sonny Gray in what was potentially the 40-year-old's final MLB start -- the Twins are going with Michael Pineda as their No. 3 starter in the postseason. However, the bullpen couldn't hold the lead Sunday and thus the Twins were stuck with their first series loss at Target Field this season. Hill closes out the 2020 regular season with a 2-2 record, 3.03 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 31:17 K:BB in 38.2 innings around a stint on the IL with shoulder trouble. |
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| Sep 18 2020 | Hill (2-2) was charged with the loss against the Cubs on Friday, allowing just one run on three hits and a pair of walks while striking out five across seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill got off to a tough first inning but managed to only allow one run to score on an RBI single by Willson Contreras. The southpaw blanked Chicago the rest of the way during his longest outing of the season, but unfortunately, the lone run he surrendered was enough to land him the loss. Hill, who was coming off a season-high seven strikeouts, has now allowed only five runs across his last 17 innings -- striking out 17 and walking only four during that span. The 40-year-old will take the mound next Wednesday against Detroit. |
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| Sep 12 2020 | Hill (2-1) allowed two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven across five earnings to earn the win Saturday against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill held Cleveland scoreless in four of the five innings he pitched, the only blemish coming in the fourth frame. He struck out a season-best seven batters, while working five innings for his second consecutive start. Hill's results were a bit uneven early on, but he has now allowed only four earned runs across his last 10 innings -- striking out 12 and walking only two. He'll look to keep things going his next turn through the rotation, currently projected to come Friday at the Cubs. |
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| Sep 6 2020 | Hill allowed two earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out five across five innings Sunday against the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill allowed a run in each of the first two innings, but settled in from there to hold the Tigers scoreless in his last three frames. He generated only five swinging strikes, but still managed to rack up five punchouts on the strength of 19 called strikes on a total of 77 pitches. Hill has worked five innings in three of his five starts this season, and now has given up more than two runs on only one occasion. He's currently projected to draw his next start Sunday against Cleveland. |
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| Sep 1 2020 | Hill didn't factor into the decision in Monday's contest between the Twins and the White Sox. He allowed two runs on three hits and four walks while fanning two across 3.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is yet to pitch past the fifth inning this season, and the results haven't been encouraging -- he has registered more walks than strikeouts in two of his last three outings. He owns a 10:10 K:BB and 1.44 WHIP in 16 innings across four starts. |
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| Aug 25 2020 | Hill hurled five innings against Cleveland on Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was shaky in the first inning, giving up a run on a trio of singles and a pair of stolen bases. However, he turned things around thereafter, holding Cleveland scoreless on a pair of walks and a single over the next four frames. The southpaw ended his outing on a high note, striking out the side in the fifth inning before he was lifted. Hill threw 78 pitches in the performance, a positive sign after he tossed only 53 his last time out. The 40-year-old is still working his way back from an early-season bout of shoulder fatigue, but he could be given a longer leash moving forward if he feels good the next few days. He is next scheduled to pitch Sunday in a road contest against Detroit. |
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| Aug 19 2020 | Hill (1-1) allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings in a loss to the Brewers on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shoulder fatigue pushed Hill to the injured list after one start. The Twins were hoping he could give them some length despite the missed time. "We're hoping he goes out and pitches like he normally would and gets us into the middle of the game," manager Rocco Baldelli told the Minneapolis Star Tribune prior to Wednesday's contest, "and hopefully we can win the game because he's pitched well and gotten us to that point." As it turned out, Hill couldn't get out of the third and was pulled after 53 pitches, although there has been no mention of a setback with the shoulder. The lefty lines up for road starts in Cleveland and Detroit next week. |
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| Aug 16 2020 | Hill (shoulder) is a candidate to return from the 10-day injured list to start at some point during the Twins' three-game home series against the Brewers, which begins Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is lobbying to return to the rotation after telling the Twins' staff that his sore left shoulder responded well to the 60-pitch simulated game he completed Friday at the organization's alternate training site in St. Paul. The Twins likely wouldn't be inclined to bring Hill back from the IL on less than four days' rest, so Wednesday or Thursday are probably more realistic target dates for his return to the rotation than Tuesday. While Hill and Homer Bailey (biceps) have both been on the shelf, the Twins haven't appointed a new pitcher to the rotation, instead opting for bullpen games when a fifth starter has been needed. |
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| Aug 14 2020 | Hill (shoulder) threw a 60-pitch bullpen session Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill threw five scoreless inning in his lone start of the year before landing on the injured list with shoulder soreness. The fact that he's already throwing 60 pitches seems to suggest that he'll be back soon, and he's reportedly pushing to do so. |
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| Aug 12 2020 | Hill (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Everything went well during Tuesday's BP session, clearing the way for Hill to face live hitters during Minnesota's upcoming homestand, which begins Friday against the Royals. The veteran left-hander's return date should come into focus following his live BP session. |
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| Aug 8 2020 | Hill (shoulder) could be available for next weekend's series against the Royals, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw resumed throwing Friday and is expected to throw a bullpen session during the upcoming three-game series in Milwaukee, which begins Monday. Hill landed on the injured list with shoulder fatigue and mid-back soreness last Monday, but it appears he may not be spending too much time on the shelf. |
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| Aug 7 2020 | Hill (shoulder) returned to the team Friday and is going through his throwing progression, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has been sidelined since Monday with shoulder fatigue, but he appears to be on the right track toward a return as he was able to throw for the first time Friday. A timeline for the southpaw's return to game action hasn't been announced, but he could presumably return sometime next week if all goes well with his throwing plan. |
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| Aug 4 2020 | Hill (shoulder) hasn't thrown a bullpen session since his last start back on July 29 and won't throw one until Friday at the earliest, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill will get a long rest between his first two starts of the year, as he landed on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder fatigue Monday. He expects to be able to pitch sometime next week, though the Twins have yet to announce a timeline for his return. |
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| Aug 3 2020 | Hill was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with shoulder fatigue, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will be able to return early next week. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that because the roster size drops from 30 to 28 players soon, the team wanted to make this move now to maintain its pitching depth, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. He will continue to throw while on the IL, but he would not have been ready to make a start during this weekend's series in Kansas City. With Jake Odorizzi (back) joining the rotation this weekend, he can slot in for Hill's turn and Lewis Thorpe could conceivably make one more start before potentially being replaced by Hill next week. |
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| Jul 29 2020 | Hill (1-0) earned the win against St. Louis on Wednesday, completing five scoreless innings and allowing two hits and one walk while striking out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was efficient in his five frames, throwing 41 of 68 pitches for strikes and limiting the Cardinals to a pair of singles and a walk. He racked up only two strikeouts, but fantasy managers who drafted Hill with the hope that he will thrive with his new team have to be pleased with his opening performance. The southpaw has averaged over a punchout per inning every season since 2011, so there's good reason to expect increased strikeouts moving forward. Hill's next scheduled start will come on the road against Pittsburgh on Monday. |
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| Jul 25 2020 | Hill threw a bullpen session Saturday without any issues, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was scratched from Saturday's start for an undisclosed reason, but manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that the move was made to give the 40-year-old a few extra days of rest. The Twins initially planned to start Hill in the fifth game, and Baldelli determined that it was best to keep him on the team's initial schedule rather than rushing him out for the second game of the year. His bullpen Saturday is more evidence his health isn't an issue despite the last-second change of plans. |
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| Jul 24 2020 | Hill (undisclosed) is doing well and is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Cardinals, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was scratched from Saturday's start for an undisclosed reason, but manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that the move was made to give the 40-year-old a few extra days of rest. The Twins initially planned to start Hill in the fifth game, and Baldelli determined that it was best to keep him on the team's initial schedule rather than rushing him out for the second game of the year. Hill recorded a 2.45 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 13 starts with the Dodgers as he battled various injuries. |
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| Jul 11 2020 | Hill threw the equivalent of 5.1 scoreless innings on only 60 pitches in Saturday's scrimmage, MLB.com reports. "We actually had to extend his outing a little bit out there because he was so efficient," manager Rocco Baldelli said | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill had elbow surgery in October wasn't expected to be ready until June or July, so summer camp represents his first return to full speed action. So far the reports in summer camp have been glowing, as he looks set not only to begin the season in the rotation but could be in top form. |
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| Jul 6 2020 | Hill threw four simulated innings Monday and could begin the season in the starting rotation, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "If Rich is feeling good and ready to go, we can see him in our rotation to start the season," manager Rocco Baldelli said. "But we still have some time and we really want to see how [the starting pitchers] are throwing the ball and how they feel." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill had been targeting a return in June or July since undergoing elbow surgery back in October, and apparently his workouts during the pandemic have him on track. The Twins may use a six-man rotation to begin the season, which would allow Hill to slowly ramp up his workload. |
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| Jul 3 2020 | Hill (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill underwent elbow surgery back in October, but the delayed season has bought him the time he needs to get back to health without missing any time. He's considered fully healthy, though just what kind of workload he's able to handle early on remains to be seen. His performances on a per-inning basis should be quite strong, however, as he cruised to a 2.45 ERA in 13 starts for the Dodgers last season. |
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| Jun 25 2020 | Hill (elbow) is expected to be ready for the start of next week's training camp, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill had been targeting a return in June or July since undergoing elbow surgery back in October, so it would make sense that he may be back to full speed. However, Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey told Aaron Gleeman of TheAthletic.com that the Twins may use a six-man rotation to begin the season, which could mean Hill will slowly ramp up his workload. |
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| May 15 2020 | Hill (elbow) expects to be ready when spring training resumes, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When exactly play resumes remains to be seen, though reports suggest that won't happen before mid-June at the earliest. That fits with Hill's timeline, as he's been targeting a return in June or July since undergoing elbow surgery back in October. He's been able to throw throughout the shutdown, allowing him to stay on his original timetable. |
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| Mar 19 2020 | Hill (elbow) is continuing his rehab at home while baseball remains shut down and is still on track to pitch in June, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Depending on when play is able to resume, it's possible Hill won't wind up missing any games due to his offseason elbow surgery. He's expected to be able to maintain a similar rehab schedule from home, so his timeline won't be significantly impacted. |
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| Feb 19 2020 | Hill (elbow) appeared to be a full participant in fielding drills during Wednesday's full-squad workout, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is recovering from October surgery for his left elbow and is slated to open the season on the injured list, but he'll still be able to do most non-pitching drills this spring while he advances slowly through his throwing program. Park relayed last week that Hill has been able to play catch off flat ground, and the southpaw plans to progress to long toss in the outfield in the next week or so. Hill thinks he'll be ready to begin a month-long rehab assignment in May before making his Twins debut at some point in early June. |
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| Jan 24 2020 | Hill (elbow) is expected to begin baseball activities within the next week, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill underwent surgery on his left elbow in October, and he's not expected to be cleared for game action until either June or July. Per Park, the 40-year-old southpaw is aiming for a return in early-June if all goes according to plan. |
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| Nov 25 2019 | Hill (elbow) underwent surgery in late October and won't be ready to pitch until June or July, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Injuries have limited Hill's availability over the past several years, and he will be forced to miss most of the first half of 2020 after undergoing primary and revision surgery in late October. The 39-year-old was effective last season with his limited availability, recording a 2.45 ERA with a 72:18 K:BB over 58.2 innings pitched. The southpaw has expressed interest in returning to the Dodgers, but his status in free agency will likely be linked to his recovery status. |
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| Oct 1 2019 | Manager Dave Roberts said Hill will start Game 4 of the NLDS should it be necessary, | Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. |
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| Oct 1 2019 | Manager Dave Roberts said Hill will start Game 4 of the NLDS should it be necessary, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill wouldn't be cleared for a full workload, as Roberts indicated he would be expected to throw about four innings. The veteran lefty covered three innings during his final outing of the regular season Sunday, so it's no surprise he'd be on a pitch count. Game 4 is scheduled for Monday, so Hill could also make a brief appearance out of the bullpen Thursday or Friday. |
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| Sep 29 2019 | Hill pitched three scoreless innings and let up just one hit while striking out four and walking two in the Dodgers' 9-0 win over the Giants on Sunday. Hill did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill ended the regular season on a high note as the veteran left-hander pitched five scoreless innings and had nine strikeouts over two outings. Hill has decent playoff experience and should line up as the team's fourth starter for their championship run. The 39-year-old finishes the regular season with a 2.45 ERA and a 72:18 K:BB through 58.2 innings this season. |
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| Sep 28 2019 | Hill (knee) tossed an encouraging bullpen session Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Roberts described the bullpen session as "electric" and indicated that Hill will start Sunday as planned with a target of three innings. Should the southpaw emerge from that outing without suffering any setbacks, he has an excellent chance of making the postseason roster. If that happens, Hill could start a potential fourth game in the NLDS, though he would be on a limited pitch count. |
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| Sep 25 2019 | Hill (knee) is expected to pitch three innings and make around 45 pitches against the Giants on Sunday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill threw a strong two-inning outing against the Padres on Tuesday, striking out five and holding San Diego hitless and scoreless over two innings. Despite moments during which Hill appeared to be in physical pain on the mound and while covering first base, the 39-year-old made it through the outing without suffering any setbacks and even logged a double in his only plate appearance. While it was a positive step in Hill's quest to make the NLDS roster as a potential Game 4 starter, he'll need to pass one more test Sunday to prove he's physically capable of contributing in the postseason. |
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| Sep 24 2019 | Hill threw two innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Tuesday, striking out five and walking two while giving up no hits as the Dodgers eventually prevailed 6-3. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers gave Hill two innings in his first appearance back from the injured list with a knee injury, and he looked sharp in striking out five of the seven batters he faced. Health is always the question mark with Hill, but the 39-year-old has performed when he's been on the field this season, with a 2.59 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 12 starts. |
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| Sep 20 2019 | Hill (knee) is expected to pitch the first two innings of Tuesday's game against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill tossed a successful bullpen session, and he's now in line to return to game action early next week. He's pitched in just one big-league game since mid-June, tossing 0.2 innings Sept. 12 against Baltimore. |
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| Sep 18 2019 | Hill (knee) will face live hitters Friday and hopes to return to game action as a reliever Tuesday against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill's MRI results showed no structural damage to his strained left knee, opening the door for the southpaw to continue pitching as long as he is able to tolerate pain. Hill wore a brace and threw a 22-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, so he is clearly determined to do whatever it takes to be ready for the postseason. Should his live session go well Friday, Hill would likely make a one- or two-inning appearance Tuesday before potentially building up his pitch count in a starting role in the regular-season finale Sept. 29 in San Francisco. |
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| Sep 17 2019 | Hill's MRI on his left knee did not reveal any structural damage and it will be a matter of pain tolerance going forward, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He threw a bullpen session Tuesday after getting the results of his MRI. Hill is trying to return before the end of the season in an attempt to win a spot on the playoff roster. |
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| Sep 16 2019 | Hill (knee) is planning to throw off a mound Tuesday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is in a race against time to return to game action before the playoffs, though he suffered a similar knee injury in spring training and was sidelined for multiple weeks. For what it's worth, Hill suggested that he may be able to continue pitching immediately with a brace and a modified delivery, though the Dodgers are certain to quell any such discussion until reviewing the results of his MRI set for Monday. |
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| Sep 15 2019 | Hill (knee) threw on flat ground Saturday and suggested that a change in his foot placement could allow him to continue pitching this season, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill exited Thursday's start after two-thirds of an inning with a strained left MCL but was out playing catch and throwing from a windup in New York on Saturday. He wore the brace that helped him get through his first three starts while recovering from the same injury early in the season and made an adjustment to his delivery to put less stress on his ailing knee. Despite Hill's admirable determination to do whatever it takes to return to the mound -- either as a reliever or a starter -- before the end of the season, manager Dave Roberts was less enthused, indicating that he would adhere to the results of Hill's MRI set for Monday, along with the advice of the medical and training staff, to determine his status moving forward. |
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| Sep 14 2019 | Hill (knee) played catch on the field prior to Saturday's game, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is an encouraging sign after Hill left Thursday's game -- his first game back from a forearm injury -- with left knee discomfort. His preliminary diagnosis was a left MCL strain. The Dodgers will have Hill undergo an MRI on Monday to get a better read on the issue. |
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| Sep 13 2019 | Hill will undergo an MRI on his left knee Monday in Los Angeles, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was diagnosed with a left MCL strain after leaving Thursday's start against the Orioles, which was his first outing in nearly three months after dealing with a forearm strain. The MRI should help determine the severity of the injury and provide a timetable for his return, though his status for the rest of the season -- including the playoffs -- is already in jeopardy. |
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| Sep 12 2019 | Hill has been diagnosed with a left MCL strain, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was making his first start since returning from a strained forearm, and he could be headed right back to the IL after suffering a left MCL strain in the first inning against Baltimore. The veteran suffered the exact same injury in spring training, and it sidelined him until the end of April. His status for the remainder of the regular season and the postseason is in jeopardy at this point. |
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| Sep 6 2019 | Hill (forearm) will return from the 60-day injured list to start Thursday in Baltimore, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill missed most of April with a knee injury and only made it into mid-June before being shut down with a forearm strain. He's finally ready to get back on the mound, though he'll likely be limited at first, as he's only gotten up to 30 pitches in a simulated game Friday. He'll have time to make four starts before the end of the regular season as he prepares to help the Dodgers in October. |
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| Sep 4 2019 | Hill (forearm) is scheduled to throw a 30-pitch, two-inning simulated game Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill will face live batters for the first time since going down with the left forearm strain in mid-June. Assuming the veteran left-hander avoids a setback, he could rejoin the Dodgers and pitch out of the bullpen next week, per Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. |
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| Sep 2 2019 | Hill (forearm) is set to face live hitters after successfully throwing a bullpen | session Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. |
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| Aug 30 2019 | Hill (forearm) will toss his next bullpen session Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. | |
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| Aug 27 2019 | Hill (forearm) completed a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday that included about | 10 curveballs, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. |
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| Aug 26 2019 | Hill (forearm) threw some curveballs from flat ground and tossed five from a mound | Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. |
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| Aug 24 2019 | Hill (forearm) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Saturday morning,Jorge Castillo | of the Los Angeles Times reports. |
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| Aug 22 2019 | Hill (forearm) tossed "a handful of pitches" off the mound Thursday, Bill Plunkett | of The Orange County Register reports. |
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| Aug 20 2019 | Hill (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday, David Vassegh of | AM 570 LA Sports reports. |
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| Aug 15 2019 | Contrary to previous reports, the plan is for Hill (forearm) to return as a starter, | Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. |
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| Aug 11 2019 | Hill (forearm) won't have enough time this season to build back up to a starting | role, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports. |
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| Aug 5 2019 | Hill (forearm) played catch from 75 feet Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports | reports. |
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| Aug 4 2019 | Hill (forearm) said Sunday he expects to start throwing bullpen sessions in three | weeks, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. |
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| Jul 18 2019 | Hill (forearm) began a throwing program Thursday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 16 2019 | Hill (forearm) is scheduled to play catch Thursday for the first time since going on the injured list June 20, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 16 2019 | Hill (forearm) is scheduled to play catch Wednesday for the first time since going on the injured list June 20, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 14 2019 | Hill (forearm) is set to resume throwing Thursday in Philadelphia and is targeting a September return, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 12 2019 | Hill (forearm) will resume throwing next week, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 3 2019 | Hill (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 20 2019 | Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers plan to place Hill (forearm) on the 10-day injured list Thursday, ESPN.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 20 2019 | Hill (forearm) said it will likely be 3-4 weeks before he can resume throwing, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 20 2019 | Hill (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 20 2019 | Hill was diagnosed with a flexor strain, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 19 2019 | Hill exited Wednesday's start against the Giants with left forearm discomfort, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 19 2019 | Hill was removed from Wednesday's start versus the Giants with an apparent injury, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 14 2019 | Hill (4-1) earned the win in Friday's 5-3 win over the Cubbs, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out seven. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 9 2019 | Hill (3-1) picked up the win Saturday in a 7-2 victory over the Giants, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings while striking out six. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 2 2019 | Hill (2-1) held Philadelphia scoreless over seven innings Sunday, taking the win and allowing only three hits and three walks while striking out nine. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 28 2019 | Hill pitched well but did not factor into the decision against the Mets on Tuesday, tossing six innings and allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 22 2019 | Hill didn't factor into the decision against the Rays on Wednesday, giving up one earned run on five hits over six innings, striking out seven and walking two as the Dodgers eventually lost 8-1. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 17 2019 | Hill (1-1) threw six shutout innings while striking out 10 with no walks and two hits to earn a victory against the Reds on Friday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 12 2019 | Hill will make his next start Friday at the Reds, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 12 2019 | Hill will have his next start pushed back, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 9 2019 | Hill (0-1) took the loss against the Nationals on Thursday, giving up three earned runs on five hits over five innings, striking out five and walking two as the Dodgers fell 6-0. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 9 2019 | Hill (0-1) was hit with the loss against the Nationals on Thursday, giving up three earned runs on five hits over five innings, striking out five and walking two as the Dodgers fell 6-0. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 20 2018 | Hill (3-4) surrendered one run on five hits and four walks while fanning nine across six innings Friday as he notched the win against Milwaukee. | Hill sailed through seven strong frames, as he allowed just a single run in the fifth on a Christian Yelich RBI double. Hill has been inconsistent over his previous two starts (six runs across 12 innings) although he managed to put it together in the Dodgers' first game back from the All-Star break. He sits with a 4.26 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with a 69:24 K:BB over 61.1 innings in 2018. |
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| Jul 20 2018 | Hill will start Friday's game against the Brewers. | The Dodgers rolled out a six-man rotation the week before the All-Star break, which resulted in Hill briefly moving to the bullpen and making a relief appearance July 14 against the Angels. With manager Dave Roberts resetting the rotation for the second half, Hill will be back on the bump for the series opener and will look to maintain the strong form he has displayed since coming off the disabled list June 19. In his six outings since that time, Hill has supplied a 3.23 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 35:7 K:BB in 30.2 innings. |
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| Jul 13 2018 | Hill won't make his scheduled start Saturday, though he'll be available out of the bullpen during the Dodgers' weekend series against the Angels, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | Alex Wood will take Hill's place in the rotation as he'll get the nod Saturday. Hill isn't dealing with any injuries, so Walker Buehler's return from the disabled list is likely the sole factor in this decision. There's a good chance the Dodgers could turn to a six-man rotation following the All-Star break, although a more concrete plan should come into focus in the near future. |
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| Jul 10 2018 | Hill (2-4) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out seven over seven innings against the Padres. | Hill left his last start with neck tightness, but showed no lingering effects in this one. The lefty was ultimate done in by the long ball, as he allowed a three-run blast and a solo homer in the fifth inning for all the damage on his ledger. The 38-year-old added seven more strikeouts Tuesday, giving him 58 versus 18 walks over 54.1 innings. He's now sporting a 4.64 ERA on the season, and may not see his next start until after the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 8 2018 | Hill (neck) completed his normal pre-start bullpen session Sunday and is scheduled to make his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Padres, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Hill had been planning to throw off the mound Saturday, but with his neck still a little stiff, he elected to wait an extra day. Assuming he escaped Sunday's session without any setbacks, Hill shouldn't face any restrictions while starting Tuesday on his normal rest. Hill tentatively lines up for a two-start week, with a second turn coming in the Dodgers' final game before the All-Star break July 15 against the Angels. |
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| Jul 7 2018 | Hill (neck) is still sore but expects to be available for Tuesday's scheduled start against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Hill exited Wednesday's game against the Padres with neck tightness after sliding into home plate, but currently appears on track to pitch Tuesday. The 38-year-old's injury history provides some reason for skepticism, but how the veteran lefty feels come Sunday and Monday should give a better idea of how likely he is to pitch. |
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| Jul 4 2018 | Hill left Wednesday' game against the Pirates with neck tightness after sliding headfirst into home plate, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports. | Hill was pitching well prior to the injury, allowing two runs in five innings, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out five. He's considered day-to-day, but given his injury history, the Dodgers may elect to be extra careful. If he doesn't need to miss a start, he'll next take the hill Tuesday against the Padres. |
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| Jun 29 2018 | Hill (1-3) took the loss against the Rockies on Friday, giving up one earned run on six hits over 6.2 innings, striking out 10 and walking none as the Dodgers fell 3-1. | It was pretty much the definition of a hard-luck defeat for the left-hander, who ended up getting the short end of a great pitcher's duel with Tyler Anderson despite logging his first double-digit strikeout effort of the season. Health is always a concern with Hill, but if he can stay on the field going forward he certainly has the ability to make a fantasy impact, although his 4.68 ERA through 42.1 innings remains off the pace of the 3.32 mark he posted last season. He's scheduled to take the mound next against the Pirates on July 4. |
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| Jun 24 2018 | Hill gave up four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five in five innings Sunday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision. | He was much less effective in his second start off the DL than he was in his first start earlier this week, when he tossed six scoreless innings against the Cubs. This inconsistency coupled with his well-documented fragility is why Hill can be a very frustrating player in fantasy. His next start will come next weekend at home against the Rockies. |
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| Jun 20 2018 | Hill (finger) tossed six scoreless innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Cubs, allowing three hits and two walks with six strikeouts. | Hill made his first start in a month after battling finger issues, but he was no worse for the wear in this one. The left-hander threw 72 percent of his pitches for strikes, racking up four one-two-three innings as he delivered his first scoreless start since Apr. 1. Hill supposedly tweaked some mechanics during his most recent stint on the DL, and although the sample size is tiny, the results were excellent in a tough matchup. His next start is scheduled for Monday at home against the Cubs once again. |
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| Jun 19 2018 | Hill (finger) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs. | Hill will slot back into the Dodgers' rotation after missing the past month with a blister on his left middle finger. The southpaw struck out 10 while not allowing an earned run over four innings in a rehab start with High-A Rancho Cucamonga last week. He'll carry a 6.20 ERA over 24.2 innings into his Tuesday start. |
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| Jun 18 2018 | Hill (finger) changed his mechanics during his rehab work, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt noticed on video that Hill's alignment toward home plate during his delivery was faulty, so he suggested Hill transfer the weight on his back foot from his toe to his heel. | The kinetic adjustment in the southpaw's left foot seems to have cleaned up Hill's balance during his pitching motion and, to the delight of his fantasy shareholders, might've brought the alluring bite back to his Statcast darling of a curveball. "[The adjustment has] helped me get back that efficient spin rate I had the last three years," Hill said. "When I was on my toe, I would dive across [the first-base side of the mound]. On my heel, I'm able to stay more in line toward the plate. It's very subtle, but credit to Rick, being the best pitching coach in the business." This alteration was on full display when Hill struck out 10 batters without a walk in 4.2 innings for High-A Lake Elsinore on Thursday. Of course, the most important thing to watch during his impending return Tuesday against the Cubs (and beyond) is whether the treatments on the "super blister" that's plagued his left middle finger will hold up under the duress of a major-league outing. Still, this new development could brighten Hill's immediate future and prompt a significant turnaround from his atrocious 6.20 ERA in abbreviated 2018 action. |
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| Jun 14 2018 | Hill (finger) threw 4.2 innings for High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, striking out 10 batters while allowing two unearned runs on four hits across 75 pitches, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. Hill is set to be activated from the disabled list to start against the Cubs on Tuesday. | The southpaw recorded a strikeout on all but four of the outs he recorded and is in line to return to the majors next week. The finger issues appear to be in control for the moment, but such things are prone to resurfacing with pitchers, especially those with Hill's history. Either way, this form will make his shareholders more optimistic that Hill can improve his 6.20 ERA in significant fashion. |
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| Jun 13 2018 | Hill (finger) will make a rehab start for High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports. | Hill has been cleared to begin a minor-league rehab stint after getting through a four-inning simulated game with no issues over the weekend. He'll throw four or five innings and run his pitch count up in the 60-to-75 range. If all goes well during Thursday's outing, Hill's next start could be for the Dodgers. |
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| Jun 9 2018 | Hill (finger) successfully completed a four-inning simulated game Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Prior to the simulated game it was speculated Hill's next outing after Saturday could be his return to the Dodgers, but Gurnick also reports he is scheduled for a bullpen session in a few days. A return against the Giants next weekend seems possible for the 38-year-old, but the team could also opt for a minor-league rehab appearance instead following the bullpen session. |
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| Jun 8 2018 | Hill (finger) could join the Dodgers' rotation next weekend against the Giants, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports. | He will throw a four-inning simulated game Saturday, and if all goes well, his next outing will be in the big leagues. Hill has been getting up to nine laser treatments per day on his blister, which have expedited the healing process, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. The Dodgers only play five games next week, so Hill could theoretically return Friday, Saturday or Sunday against San Francisco, if all goes well. |
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| Jun 5 2018 | Hill threw 60-to-100 pitches with his finger uncovered Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | Hill said that he was confident in his finger being healed after he experienced no issues during Tuesday's session. The southpaw even said he would be open to pitching out of the bullpen if it helps him return sooner. The Dodgers will likely wait and see how Hill's finger responds in the coming days before determining the next step in his rehab, but he's certainly trending in the right direction. |
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| Jun 1 2018 | Hill (finger) played catch without tape on the middle finger of his pitching hand Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | After throwing without any medical tapped wrapped around his blister, Hill hopes to throw a bullpen Saturday also without the tape. If he's able to progress to pitching to hitters with the finger uncovered, he may be able to return faster than initially thought. |
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| May 26 2018 | Hill (finger) is still "a ways away" from being able to pitch without his blister-prone finger uncovered, which he would need to do before returning to the big-league rotation, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Manager Dave Roberts didn't give a firm timetable, but it should be weeks, not days before Hill returning to game action is a realistic possibility. In the meantime, Brock Stewart will get at least one more turn, while Ross Stripling may be pitching his way into a rotation spot even after Hill gets healthy. Clayton Kershaw (biceps) could return to the rotation Thursday, which would likely result in Stewart getting sent to Triple-A. |
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| May 25 2018 | Hill (finger) will pitch against live hitting Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Hill will likely require around four more weeks until he can get back into a big-league game, but it's positive news that he's been able to continue pitching. He'll have successfully thrown in three out of the last five days (all with the blister wrapped in medical tape) following Saturday's session. |
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| May 23 2018 | Hill (finger) threw another bullpen session Wednesday, but manager Dave Roberts said he's still expecting the veteran to miss around four weeks, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. "I don't know Rich's plan," the manager said. "I'm still going to stick with my 4 weeks to get him back into a big league game." | Hill has thrown for three straight days -- with medical tape on his finger -- despite landing on the disabled list with a blister over the weekend. He's petitioned the league to allow him to wear the medical tape in games, which would allow him to return sooner, but it's not yet known if MLB will allow it. Either way, Hill is hoping his continued throwing will help him return before his initial four-week timetable, though his manager is less optimistic. |
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| May 22 2018 | HIll (finger) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Hill is supposedly out for a month with a blister, yet he's already throwing a bullpen session. He's reportedly asked MLB for permission to wear medical tape on his finger in games. It's not yet known whether or not he will indeed be able to wear the tape, which would presumably shorten his recovery time, but it's at least allowed him to keep throwing while he remains sidelined. |
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| May 21 2018 | Hill (finger) played catch Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports. | Hill was throwing with his left middle finger wrapped in medical tape, and the veteran pitcher said he intends to ask MLB for permission to wear the tape in games. Even if the league doesn't allow the 38-year-old to wear the tape in games, Ardaya notes that Hill believes it will help shorten his recovery by allowing him to continue throwing regularly. He's currently expected to miss the next month of action. |
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| May 20 2018 | Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Hill (blister) will be out at least four weeks, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | Hill was placed on the 10-day DL after his blister popped just two pitches into his outing Saturday. The Dodgers will give him ample time to heal up with the hope that he can put this issue to rest for good. A replacement for Hill in the rotation has not yet been named, but the team may consider Dennis Santana, who struck out 11 over six innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. |
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| May 19 2018 | Hill is expected to miss significant time after his blister ripped open during Saturday's start against the Nationals, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports. "This is as bad as I've seen it," manager Dave Roberts said. | Hill's troublesome history with blisters on his pitching hand resurfaced Saturday as he lasted just two pitches before being pulled. The Dodgers haven't officially place Hill on the disabled list, but Roberts alluded to the veteran needing a rehab assignment before he can get back on a major league mound. With that, look for Hill to be sidelined for some time and for the Dodgers to make the official roster move before Sunday's series finale. |
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| May 19 2018 | Hill threw only two pitches before leaving Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader in Washington with an apparent blister, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | Hill's status was questionable early in the week after exiting last Sunday's start with a blister on the inner part of his middle finger, but he experienced no issues in Wednesday's bullpen session. The game broadcast showed Hill as he was being examined by the training staff, and it appeared to be the same issue as last week. The veteran left-hander has another five days of rest before his next expected start against the Padres on Friday, but the Dodgers could also opt for a quick stint on the disabled list to try and avoid a lingering issue. |
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| May 16 2018 | Hill (finger) experienced no issues during Wednesday's bullpen session and will take the hill against Washington on Saturday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. | Hill was forced to exit his previous start versus the Reds this past weekend due to a blister on the inner part of his middle finger, but manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that he will be good to go for Saturday's outing. Earlier in the week Hill stated that he will be fine to pitch, so even though he's had previous troubles with blisters in the past, there shouldn't be any concern over his availability. |
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| May 13 2018 | Hill left Sunday's start with a blister on the inner part of his middle finger, and he has not yet been ruled out for his next start, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports. | This early departure, in the top of the sixth inning, was not related to the fingernail that gave him trouble earlier this season, but owners familiar with Hill's prior blister trouble won't be breathing a sigh of relief. He has missed several turns in the rotation due to blisters in the past, so it should not come as a surprise if he is unable to make his scheduled start Friday in Washington. Hill gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits and four walks while striking out four in 5.2 innings, taking his second loss of the year. |
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| May 13 2018 | Hill (blister) says he will be fine to start Saturday in Washington, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports. | It would be understandable to pessimistic about Hill taking the ball for his next start after exiting Sunday's game against the Reds with a blister on the inner part of his middle finger, given his injury history, particularly with blisters. However, he claims the issue will not force the Dodgers to skip his turn. Hill gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits and four walks while striking out four in 5.2 innings, taking his second loss of the year. |
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| May 13 2018 | Hill exited Sunday's start against the Reds in the top of the sixth inning with an apparent finger injury, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. He gave up three runs (two earned) on six hits and four walks while striking out four in 5.2 innings, and left with the Dodgers trailing 3-1. | Of all the pitchers who could leave a start with a finger issue, Hill would probably evoke the least amount of confidence among fantasy owners that the injury may not cost him a start. He missed time already this season with a fingernail issue and has famously missed chunks of time with blisters in the past. His status will be updated as the team announces the exact nature of the injury. |
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| May 9 2018 | Hill gave up five runs on seven hits in a no-decision against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, striking out five and walking two in four innings. | Hill allowed three home runs Tuesday, including two two-run shots. This was Hill's first start since April 14, and he threw a total of 79 pitches (45 for strikes). Hill is coming off a 2017 campaign in which he went 12-8 with a 3.32 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and had 166 strikeouts in 135.2 innings. It's been a rough start to 2018, and he'll look to get back in the win column in his next start against the Reds at home. |
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| May 8 2018 | Hill (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday and will start against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. | As expected, Hill is set to return to the mound after spending the past three weeks on the DL with a finger issue. Now that he's healthy, the 38-year-old will look to shake off his slow start (6.00 ERA across 15 innings) as he matches up against Zack Godley and the Diamondbacks. Brock Stewart was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City to clear a roster spot for Hill. |
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| May 6 2018 | Hill (finger) will make his next start Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports. | Hill was originally supposed to start Sunday in San Diego, but was scratched due to a finger issue and will be replaced by Ross Stripling. Hill is no stranger to blisters, but it's unclear if that's the problem here. In any case, the push back appears to be merely precautionary, as Hill will get the nod after a team day off Monday. |
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| May 5 2018 | Hill (finger) has been scratched from Sunday's start against the Padres, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports. | Hill is on the 10-day disabled list with a finger issue. He was expected to return to the mound for Sunday's series finale, but the Dodgers are worried about the humidity -- the game is being played in Monterrey, Mexico -- so Ross Stripling will get the ball instead. No setback has been reported at this point, and Hill said he's "good to go," according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, so it sounds like he'll be ready to pitch during the team's upcoming series against the Diamondbacks. |
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| May 1 2018 | Hill (finger) will start Sunday against the Dodgers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | After suffering an infection in his finger and having his activation from the disabled list delayed, it seemed likely that Hill would miss at least one more turn through the rotation. However, the 38-year-old southpaw's condition seems to have improved, as he'll start Sunday's game against the Padres in Monterrey, Mexico. Hill has started three games this season, allowing 10 runs on 17 hits and seven walks over 15 innings. |
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| Apr 30 2018 | Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Hill (finger) will likely miss another start or two beyond his originally scheduled outing Monday against the Diamondbacks, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Though he missed two starts last week with a cracked nail on the middle finger of his throwing hand, Hill looked like he would be ready to return from the 10-day disabled list Monday after completing a four-inning simulated game April 24 without any reported complications. However, it was revealed Sunday that Hill developed an infection in the finger that would require treatment through antibiotics and keep him sidelined for a third consecutive turn. It looks like Hill will miss additional time beyond Monday while he waits for the treatment to take full effect, so Ross Stripling will make a spot start for the series opener in Arizona while Walker Buehler is in line to be recalled from High-A Rancho Cucamonga to start in Hill's place during the upcoming weekend series with the Padres in Monterrey, Mexico. |
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| Apr 29 2018 | Hill won't be activated off the 10-day disabled list in time for Monday's game against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | Hill's finger is infected, so he'll be scratched from Monday's scheduled start. He tossed a 58-pitch simulated game Tuesday, but has since been diagnosed with an infection that won't allow him to return just yet. It's unclear how much time Hill will be forced to miss after his latest setback. |
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| Apr 24 2018 | Hill (finger) said he expects to start Monday against the Diamondbacks, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Hill said his four-inning, 58 pitch simulated outing Tuesday went off without a hitch, clearing the way for him to return from the disabled list to make his next start for the Dodgers. Prior to landing on the shelf with a cracked fingernail, Hill compiled a 6.00 ERA through three starts (15 innings). |
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| Apr 23 2018 | Hill (finger) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Hill has been able to steadily increase his level of activity lately. He threw a bullpen session without any restrictions Sunday and will move up to tossing a simulated game Tuesday. Although it's unclear when Hill will come off the disabled list, information should become available in the near future. |
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| Apr 22 2018 | Hill (finger) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Hill has reportedly felt great after recent workouts and was able to pitch without any restrictions during Sunday's bullpen session. Due to his solid progress, Hill is being viewed as an option to start a game during the Dodgers' upcoming series against the Giants next wekend. |
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| Apr 20 2018 | Hill (finger) played catch Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | The veteran hurler reportedly felt great after the session, stating that he "could start today" if given the chance. It seems like the issue is behind him, but given Hill's previous finger issues, his status is worth monitoring as he ramps up his activity. |
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| Apr 18 2018 | Hill (finger) said he's dealing with a cracked nail on his middle finger, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | Hill suffered the injury while throwing his fastball during his previous start. The veteran right-hander didn't seem too worried about the issue, however, noting that his placement on the disabled list was simply "precautionary," and that he expects to only miss one turn in the rotation while sidelined. Since his placement on the disabled list is backdated to Sunday, Hill will be eligible to rejoin the Dodgers on April 25, which seems possible at this point barring any setbacks. |
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| Apr 18 2018 | Hill was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with left third digit inflammation. | It's unclear when Hill picked up the injury, which the Dodgers are currently calling left middle finger inflammation, but it could help explain his poor outing against the Diamondbacks over the weekend that saw him concede seven runs through just five innings. The veteran right-hander has dealt with blister issues in each of the previous two seasons, though it's not yet known if his current ailment is related. Hill remains without a timetable for his return at the moment, but he'll be eligible to return from the disabled list April 25 if he proves ready. With the way off days work out, the Dodgers won't need a fifth starter until then, so it's possible he only misses one turn in the rotation if his stay on the shelf is minimal. |
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| Apr 14 2018 | Hill (1-1) allowed seven earned runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out five across five innings to take the loss Saturday against the Diamondbacks. | Hill made it through two clean innings prior to giving up multiple runs in each of the next three innings. He didn't allow an excessive number of baserunners but was hit hard, surrendering two home runs and two doubles. It hasn't been the sharpest of starts to the season for Hill as he has allowed three or more earned runs in each of his past two starts and has managed to pitch six innings only once. |
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| Apr 7 2018 | Hill allowed three earned runs on five hits while walking two and striking out six across four innings Saturday against the Giants. | Hill avoided disaster but didn't have a strong outing Saturday against the Giants, allowing seven batters to reach base in just four innings. He has been pulled around the 80 pitch mark in each of his two starts this season, which would limit his upside to work deep into games if it were to persist. However, he was handled similarly at the beginning of last season before ultimately being allowed to work deeper into games as the season wore on, so there's no need to panic yet. |
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| Apr 7 2018 | Hill will take the mound against the Giants on Saturday, Chris Haft of MLB.com reports. | Following Friday's rainout, manager Dave Roberts elected to skip Kenta Maeda's turn in the rotation and keep Rich Hill on the rubber for Saturday's game. Hill faced the Giants during his first start of the season last weekend, going six scoreless innings while picking up a win. He projects to make his next start against Arizona on Friday following his outing against San Francisco. |
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| Apr 4 2018 | Hill's next start date is unknown as the Dodgers' have yet to announce a starter for Friday and Saturday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Hill's first start of the season came Sunday against the Giants, so his next start would naturally come on Friday. That would require the Dodgers to skip Kenta Maeda, which they might do regardless of whether or not he's needed as bullpen insurance Wednesday. A further complicating factor is the threat of rain which hangs over Friday's game. If Friday's contest is rained out (or if a significant threat of rain causes the team to not want to waste one of their top starters), expect Hill to take the mound Saturday, likely setting him up for a rematch against the Giants' Chris Stratton. |
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| Apr 1 2018 | Hill (1-0) tossed six shutout innings and allowed just five hits and three walks with five strikeouts over six innings in a win Sunday over the Giants. | Hill tossed just 15 first pitch strikes, but despite nibbling at times, he only needed 82 pitches to finish six innings. Don't expect Hill to go much deeper into games as the season progresses. At 38 years old, the Dodgers will be careful with Hill. As good as he was in 2017, with a 3.32 ERA, Hill averaged just 5.4 innings per start. Expect him to remain effective, but Hill can't be counted on for high volume innings. |
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| Mar 28 2018 | Hill will begin the 2018 campaign as the Dodgers' fourth starter, toeing the mound at home against the Giants on Sunday. | While Hill's 3.32 ERA in 2017 would suggest he is the Dodgers' third best pitcher, manager Dave Roberts likely wanted to slot his only right-handed starter, Kenta Maeda, smack dab between all four of his southpaws. The 38-year-old took a step back in production from his shocking breakout in 2016, but he still maintained his ability to miss bats at a high clip (11.0 K/9) without suffering a huge dip in control (3.3 BB/9). The main culprit of the jump in ERA from 2.12 to 3.32 was a 1.2 HR/9, his worst mark since his time with the Cubs in the early 2000's when he was a fantasy afterthought. Hill dealt with lingering blister issues, which may have factored in to the slight regression, but even the numbers he posted over 135.2 innings last year were good enough to warrant consideration in most formats. |
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| Mar 6 2018 | Hill held the Indians to one run on one hit while striking out four over three innings in his spring training debut Monday. | Spring training stats for a veteran with a secure rotation spot like Hill has shouldn't move the needle, but the 37-year-old has notoriously been poor in exhibition games over his career (5.57 ERA in 61 career spring training appearances), so seeing him in twirl a gem off the bat should help boost the confidence of those looking to invest in the southpaw this season. Hill took a slight step back last year after his breakout 2016 campaign, but he still managed to post strong numbers with a 3.32 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and stellar 11.0 K/9 in 25 starts. After two full seasons of fantasy-relevant ratios, there is little doubt regarding his renaissance. The true challenge for the soon-to-be 38-year-old will be his ability to stay off the disabled list after failing to top 135.2 innings in either of his previous two seasons as a full-time starter. |
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| Oct 31 2017 | Hill was confirmed as the starting pitcher for Game 6 of the World Series against the Astros on Tuesday. | As expected, Hill will match up against Justin Verlander in what is an elimination game for Los Angeles. The veteran southpaw was pulled after just 60 pitches in an otherwise effective Game 2 start. Hill owns a 2.76 ERA this postseason with 19 strikeouts in 13 innings. |
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| Oct 23 2017 | Hill will start Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday against the Astros, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Hill has thrown nine innings over two games this postseason, both of which were starts. In that time he's allowed three runs on six hits and four walks. He'll take on a Houston club that's poised to send Justin Verlander to the hill Wednesday. |
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| Oct 14 2017 | Hill has been named the starter for Game 2 of the NLCS against the Cubs, David Vassegh of AM 570 in Los Angeles reports. | It'll be a matchup of lefties Sunday in Los Angeles with Hill going against Jon Lester and the Cubs. Hill lasted just 4.0 innings in his start against the Diamondbacks in the NLDS, allowing two earned runs and walking three batters. |
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| Sep 27 2017 | Hill (12-8) held the Padres scoreless on two hits and two walks while striking out 10 over seven innings to pick up his third straight win Wednesday. | So ends a relatively typical regular season for Hill -- effective, but shortened by injury, though this season's 135.2 innings represent his biggest workload since 2007. The 37-year-old lefty's 3.32 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 166:49 K:BB are all high-end marks, and they've made him indispensable when healthy. He'll now go to work trying to help the Dodgers make a deep playoff run. |
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| Sep 23 2017 | Hill (11-8) earned the win over the Giants on Friday, allowing only one run on five hits and a walk over six innings while striking out nine. | The lefty is putting together a strong September, posting a 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 30:6 K:BB in 22 innings over four starts. Hill will close out his regular season Wednesday at home against the Padres before heading into the playoffs as a key part of the Dodgers rotation. |
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| Sep 16 2017 | Hill (10-8) earned the win Saturday, allowing just one hit -- a solo homer -- over five innings against the Nationals. He struck out seven and issued two walks. | He was lifted for a pinch hitter after a mere 74 pitches, but manager Dave Roberts told Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register after the game that Hill's early exit was not due to any sort of physical issue. Rather, Roberts simply wanted to try to extend the Dodgers' lead with two runners on and one out in the frame. Hill has now allowed at least one homer in nine consecutive starts, but with a 60:15 K:BB in that span, he's been able to minimize the damage. Assuming the Dodgers stick with a six-man rotation, Hill will face the Giants at home his next time out. |
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| Sep 10 2017 | Hill (9-8) took the loss Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings against the Rockies. | Nolan Arenado got the better of Hill on two occasions, singling in the first and homering in the third, accounting for all of the runs against the lefty. Hill has mostly been very good since the All-Star break, but the home runs have become a bit of an issue lately (10 allowed in his last eight starts). He lines up to face the Nationals in Washington his next time out. |
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| Sep 4 2017 | Hill (9-7) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk with nine strikeouts over six innings but still took the loss Monday against the Diamondbacks. | Hill pitched excellently for most of the night, but he became one of what would eventually be four home run victims of Diamondbacks outfielder j.D. Martinez. The lefty has a strong 3.01 ERA since July but has given up home runs in each of his past seven starts. Perhaps that's to be expected from a pitcher shoving his fastball at an average 89.0 MPH, but it does put a ceiling on Hill's value. |
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| Aug 30 2017 | Hill (9-6) took the loss after serving up six runs on eight hits while walking one and striking out four over 3.2 innings against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. | Hill came back down to Earth after flirting with perfection in his last start. The 37-year-old only threw 99 pitches in his impressive start against the Pirates last Wednesday, so fatigue can be ruled out as a possible explanation for Tuesday's implosion; he simply got beat. Hill hasn't been as dominant as he was during his 2016 renaissance, but he has provided enough fantasy value with a 3.74 ERA and 10.6 K/9 through 20 starts. The veteran southpaw will get a chance to redeem himself against these very same Diamondbacks next Monday. |
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| Aug 24 2017 | Hill (9-5) suffered a heartbreaking loss at the hands of the Pirates on Wednesday, striking out 10 while pitching a perfect game through nine innings before giving up a leadoff homer to Josh Harrison in the bottom of the 10th. | It's extraordinarily rare to see a starting pitcher take the mound for the 10th inning, and even rarer to see him do so in the midst of a no-hitter -- which would have been a perfect game if not for an error by Logan Forsythe in the ninth. Unfortunately for Hill, the Dodgers' typically high-octane offense went quiet in this one, and Harrison finally broke through with his walkoff shot on the veteran lefty's 99th pitch of the night. It has to be a massive disappointment for Hill, but fantasy owners won't find much cause to complain about this outing. He'll look to get back in the win column Tuesday in Arizona. |
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| Aug 18 2017 | Hill (9-4) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five across five innings to earn the win Friday against the Tigers. | Hill allowed a pair of first-inning runs before settling down while the offense provided him seven runs before his exit. He hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his last 10 starts, and he continues to be a very solid lineup option. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Pirates. |
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| Aug 11 2017 | Hill struck out nine and allowed just two runs on five hits and three walks over six innings but took home a no-decision Friday against San Diego. | Hill had an injury scare when he was hit by a pitch at the plate, but X-rays following the game were negative, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports. Hill hasn't gone deep in games reliably, but that has been his only flaw of late. He now owns nine straight starts of allowing three or fewer earned runs, with a 72:14 K:BB over 54 innings in that span. |
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| Aug 5 2017 | Hill (8-4) allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out eight across five innings in a no-decision against the Mets on Saturday. | Hill gave up three solo homers in the first inning before settling down over the next four innings, and although he left the contest with a 3-0 deficit, the Dodgers came up with enough runs to take him off the hook for a potential loss. This was the first time in over a month in which he's allowed more than two runs in an outing, and he now owns a 3.47 ERA to go along with a 1.19 WHIP. He'll make his next start Saturday against the Padres. |
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| Jul 29 2017 | Hill (illness) will be Saturday's starter against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | Hill has been battling a respiratory ailment over the past week, but appears good to go for Saturday's game. The left-hander was dealing with the illness during his previous start against the Braves last Saturday, but was able to provide an excellent outing, allowing just two runs while striking out eight over 6.1 innings. |
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| Jul 29 2017 | Hill (8-4) allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.2 innings to earn the win Saturday against the Giants. | Hill allowed a solo homer to Hunter Pence, but otherwise held the Giants in check while receiving just enough run support to earn the victory. He's held opponent to two or fewer earned runs in each of his five starts this month while collecting four wins, and with an overall ERA of 3.35, he's been a strong fantasy option. He'll make his next start Friday against the Mets. |
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| Jul 22 2017 | Hill, who struck out eight over 6.1 innings Saturday against the Braves to pick up his seventh win of the season, revealed after the game that he is dealing with a respiratory ailment, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Considering he was dominant against the Braves, despite battling an illness, and is not in line to pitch until next Friday or Saturday against the Giants, it doesn't seem likely that Hill will miss a start. Nonetheless, it is worth keeping an eye on his status in advance of weekly lineups locking next week. |
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| Jul 22 2017 | Hill gave up two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight in 6.1 innings Saturday against the Braves, improving to 7-4 on the season. | He has now given up three runs or less in six straight starts while striking out 52 in 37.1 innings over that stretch, reestablishing himself as one of the top starting pitchers in baseball. Of course, he has struggled at times this season and has famously missed plenty of time with injuries over the years, so there's no telling how long it will last, but for now, he appears to be matchup proof. Hill will start next weekend at home against the Giants. |
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| Jul 16 2017 | Hill (6-4) allowed just one run on five hits while striking out nine batters through five innings during Sunday's win over Miami. | Hill has now collected 44 strikeouts through just 31 innings over his past five starts, and the lefty has surrendered only six runs during that dominant stretch. He's clearly settling in on the mound and has posted tremendous fantasy numbers when healthy over the past two seasons. Everything appears to be trending in the right direction for an impressive stretch drive from Hill, and he projects to face the Braves at Dodger Stadium in his next start. |
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| Jul 6 2017 | Hill allowed just a single run on two hits with nine strikeouts through seven innings during Thursday's win over Arizona. He didn't factor into the decision. | Hill has now allowed just five runs through 26 innings with 35 strikeouts over his past four starts. It's an encouraging stretch, and he appears poised to return to being a high-end fantasy asset moving forward. Additionally, aside from a hiccup against Cleveland at Progression Field, he's been exceptional dating back to late May. Hill takes a 3.69 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 10.3 K/9 into the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 1 2017 | Hill (5-4) was dominant in his start against the Padres on Saturday, tossing seven shutout innings while allowing just four hits and recording 11 strikeouts. | It marked a career high in strikeouts for Hill, who owns a 1.89 ERA and a 26:6 K:BB over his last three outings. The veteran southpaw allowed Manuel Margot to reach third base after a double in the third inning, but went on to retire 13 of the next 14 hitters en route to his fifth win of the season. Hill's 4.78 FIP indicates there may be some regression following this recent hot streak, but this strong close to the first half of the season is a nice development. He'll have a chance to keep it going next Saturday against Kansas City. |
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| Jun 26 2017 | Hill (4-4) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks and struck out seven over seven innings in a loss Monday against the Angels. | The start was Hill's longest of the season, as he has a knack for running up late counts in part due to his excellent swing and miss ability. That ability was on display Monday night, as Hill racked up 15 swinging strikes in 99 pitches. Hill now has 15 strikeouts in 12 innings over his previous two starts. His ERA sits at a mediocre 4.60, but it's hard to ignore someone flashing stuff that nasty. |
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| Jun 21 2017 | Hill (4-3) struck out eight Mets over five innings Wednesday, giving up just a single run on four hits and three walks in an 8-2 victory. | The victim of a seven-run smashing in Cleveland his last time out, Hill bounced back in this one, but he again failed to pitch more than five innings. Now nine starts deep into his 2017 campaign, Hill has yet to get a game's 16th out. That's cause for some concern, but the strikeout and ratio ability the veteran lefty showed off last year will keep fantasy owners on the hook for a while yet. |
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| Jun 15 2017 | Hill (3-3) allowed seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four over four-plus innings in Thursday's loss to the Indians. | The lefty began his day with three straight singles allowed, followed by a hit batsman, in what turned out to be a 40-pitch first inning. He allowed two baserunners to reach base to begin the fifth and was mercifully pulled after 105 pitches. Hill has looked nothing like the pitcher we saw when he was on the mound last season, and of course there is always the lingering injury concern with a player who has exceeded 111 innings just once in his career. |
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| Jun 10 2017 | Hill (3-2) went five innings while giving up one run and striking out five in Friday's win over the Reds. | Hill struggled with his pitch count (98 pitches), but he still managed to turn in second win in three starts. The southpaw's inability to go deep into games (no start past five innings) and a lack of control (6.1 BB/9) has severely limited his fantasy value. That said, his blister issues seem to be behind him and the potential the 37-year-old flashed last season keep him in the conversation in fantasy circles in the event he can recapture last season's dominance. |
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| Jun 3 2017 | Hill allowed three runs -- just two earned -- on three hits and four walks while striking out five batters through only four innings during Saturday's win over Milwaukee. He didn't factor into the decision. | Hill has been limited to just six starts and 26 innings this season, and he's only been mediocre when toeing the rubber. The veteran sports a 2-2 record with a 4.15 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 9.0 K/9, but he showcased the upside to be an elite hurler when healthy over the past two seasons. Hill projects to face Cincinnati at home in his next start. |
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| Jun 3 2017 | Hill allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and four walks while striking out five batters over four innings in Saturday's win over Milwaukee. He didn't factor into the decision. | Hill has been limited to just six starts and 26 innings this season, and he's only been mediocre when toeing the rubber. The veteran sports a 2-2 record with a 4.15 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 9.0 K/9, but he's showcased the upside to be an elite hurler when healthy over the past two seasons. Hill projects to face Cincinnati at home in his next start. |
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| May 30 2017 | Hill (2-2) turned in a solid outing Monday, holding the Cardinals to one run over five innings and striking out four in a 5-1 win. | The veteran showed a marked improvement over his disastrous outing in his previous start where he walked seven batters and allowed five runs. Hill cited a mechanical adjustment that led to Monday's improved control on the mound. Blister issues and inconsistency have diminished he 37-year-old's fantasy value, but his dominance last season should keep fantasy owners intrigued as they wait for the southpaw to put it all together. Hill will look to carry his success into his next start when he faces the Brewers on Saturday. |
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| May 25 2017 | Hill said that his lingering blister issues were not present during Wednesday's rough outing against the Cardinals, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. | The veteran southpaw was out of sorts Wednesday, walking a season-high seven batters while giving up five runs over four innings. Hill owned up to the poor outing, not using his blister issues as an excuse. With a 4.76 ERA through four starts, the 37-year-old will have to show good health and stronger outings going forward in order to stick in the Dodgers' crowded rotation. |
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| May 17 2017 | Hill (finger) returned from the disabled list and tossed five innings of one-run ball against the Giants. He walked none and struck out six in a 2-1 loss. | The veteran southpaw made a successful return to the mound both in results and health, experiencing no lingering issues with the blistered finger that landed him on the disabled list twice this season. With Tuesday's solid outing, it appears that Hill has avoided a demotion to the bullpen. That could change if his blister troubles resurface, but it looks like the 37-year-old will take the mound for his next scheduled appearance against the Cardinals next Tuesday. Make sure that Hill wasn't left on the waiver wire after his recent DL stint, as he has been effective when healthy this season (2.77 ERA and 9.0 K/9 in three starts). |
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| May 16 2017 | Hill (finger) was activated from the disabled list Tuesday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Hill will make his third start of the season Tuesday night against the Giants. However, Hill isn't guaranteed a spot in the Dodgers' rotation moving forward and may be used in relief situations, as his trouble with injuries has allowed Alex Wood and Julio Urias to become solid starters for Los Angeles. |
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| May 12 2017 | Per manager Dave Roberts, Hill (finger) may be moved to the bullpen if his start Tuesday against the Giants doesn't go well, MLB Network Radio reports. | The veteran southpaw has only appeared in two games this season, and given the success of the other players who filled in for him while he was hurt, Roberts seems inclined to make Hill earn his way back into the rotation. This is still dependent on how Tuesday's start goes, however, so this situation is worth monitoring over the next week. |
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| May 11 2017 | Hill (finger) will start Tuesday's game against the Giants, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Since the season began, Hill has started just two games and pitched eight innings. In that time he's allowed three earned runs on seven hits, two of which were home runs. Hill threw five shutout frames in a rehab game at High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday. |
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| May 11 2017 | Hill (finger) recorded five shutout innings (68 pitches) in his Wednesday rehab start for High-A Rancho Cucamonga, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports. | The tidy performance likely puts him on track to return to the big club Tuesday, though it'd make sense for the Dodgers to continue managing Hill's workload, considering how often his blister issues have popped up. Even with a bullpen role in consideration for the future, the southpaw deserves a spot on nearly all fantasy teams merely for his elite skills. |
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| May 8 2017 | Hill (finger) will make his final rehab start Wednesday for High-A Rancho Cucamonga before rejoining the rotation, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. | Hill was originally scheduled to make this rehab start Tuesday, but it has been pushed back one day. Andy McCullough of The Los Angeles Times reports Hill hopes he can start next Tuesday at San Francisco. |
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| May 5 2017 | Hill (finger) will make one final rehab start for High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday before rejoining the rotation, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Hill managed just two outs before hitting his pitch count last time out on Thursday, but he is on pace to return by next weekend's series in Colorado should everything go well Tuesday. Knowing Hill's history, though, that's far from a sure thing. |
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| May 4 2017 | Hill (finger) was removed from his rehab start with High-A Rancho Cucamonga in the first inning, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports. | Hill was originally expected to pitch four innings Thursday, so his early departure is certainly concerning. The veteran hurler wasn't sharp in his limited action, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk. He was only able to record two outs. It's unclear as to why he was removed early, but common knowledge (and recent history) suggests that it probably had to do with the finger blister that has plagued the 37-year-old for the better part of the past year. We'll wait for more information to follow Thursday's contest with regards to Hill's status. |
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| May 4 2017 | Hill (finger) was removed early from his rehab start Thursday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga due to a pitch count limit, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports. | It was originally feared that Hill was removed from Thursday's rehab start due to an injury, but it turns out that the team had an inning pitch count limit that he reached in the first inning. Following his departure, Hill headed to the bullpen to get in some additional work, J.P. Hoornstra reports. It's positive news that the hurler was not injured, but his poor performance (two runs in two-thirds of an inning) is a bit concerning. |
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| Apr 29 2017 | Hill (finger) is scheduled to throw a three-inning simulated game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports reports. | It's the next step in the path to recovery for Hill, who has missed the better part of April while recovering from a blister injury. The southpaw could return to action as a long reliever, though that decision likely won't be made by manager Dave Roberts until he's good to go. Hill has dealt with blister injuries throughout his career, limiting his overall effectiveness as a starter. |
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| Apr 29 2017 | Manager Dave Roberts said Hill (finger) will make a rehab start Thursday for High-A Rancho Cucamonga, David Vassegh of 570 AM LA Sports reports. | Hill threw a simulated game Saturday, so it appears he's improving fast enough to warrant a shot at regular action. Roberts added that Thursday's start will last four innings or 60 pitches and the long-term goal is to bring him back as a starter, so expect the southpaw to see a couple appearances of this nature before he returns to the rotation. Alex Wood will likely return to the minors or be sent to the bullpen when that happens, though the Dodgers will initially carry six starters for their series next weekend in San Diego. |
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| Apr 27 2017 | Hill (finger) could pitch out of the bullpen when he's activated from the disabled list, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Manager Dave Roberts seems inclined to keep Alex Wood in the rotation following his excellent outing Wednesday, which could leave Hill out of the rotation for a bit if all else stays the same. Things could change in the meantime, but Hill's value would diminish a bit if he isn't starting ballgames, so monitor this situation as the veteran lefty nears a return to action. |
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| Apr 26 2017 | Hill is scheduled to toss 30-35 pitches Saturday in either a simulated game setting or a minor-league game, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Hill tossed 30 pitches with his finger uncovered and said he was "ready to go," though manager Dave Roberts said his pitch quality wasn't where it needs to be be. If all goes well Saturday, he could be on track for an early-May return, though it's hard to be optimistic given his past struggles with blisters. |
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| Apr 24 2017 | Hill (finger) will throw without the bandage covering his blister on Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Hill has been throwing with a bandage for the last few days. This bullpen session will likely determine whether or not Hill is ready to go on a rehab assignment. If so, an early May return to the rotation is possible, but given the consistent struggles Hill has had with blisters since last season, it's hard to be optimistic until his return is confirmed. |
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| Apr 22 2017 | Hill (finger) will need to go on a rehab start before returning for the big-league club, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. | He threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday with a band-aid covering his blister and expects to throw off a mound without covering the blister in the next few days. The Dodgers want to send him on a rehab assignment to see how the blister holds up before he rejoins the rotation. This suggests that Hill will not be an option to return to the rotation until May. Meanwhile, Julio Urias may make his next start in the majors next week against the Giants. |
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| Apr 22 2017 | Hill (finger) threw off the bullpen mound Saturday, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. | He also played catch -- something he has been doing for much of the week. His timetable for returning to the rotation is unclear, but it sounds like he's making progress. Alex Wood will remain in the rotation for now. |
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| Apr 18 2017 | Hill (finger) played catch Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | The Dodgers have yet to outline a potential return for Hill, but the fact that he's participating in some level of baseball activity is a step in the right direction. However, he only pitched three innings in his most recent start and has dealt with blisters since the 2016 season, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see the club proceed with caution with the 37-year-old southpaw. |
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| Apr 17 2017 | Hill was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday due to blisters, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Hill has been dealing with constant blister issues since last season, and this already marks his second trip to the disabled list over blisters in 2017. Thanks to the new 10-day DL, Hill may miss just one start, but considering how much time he has missed recently to blisters, it's hard to be that optimistic about Hill going forward. To add another reason for concern, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has said that the bullpen is an option for Hill, and Hill says he is open to the arrangement. Alex Wood will start in Hill's place Friday against Arizona. |
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| Apr 16 2017 | Hill (finger) is listed as the starting pitcher for Sunday's matchup against the Diamondbacks, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. | Hill's presence in the starting lineup means that the Dodgers have activated him from the 10-day DL, as expected. The left-hander will make his second start of 2017, squaring off against Taijuan Walker and the Diamondbacks. |
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| Apr 16 2017 | Hill left Sunday's game in the fourth inning after aggravating the blister on his finger, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Hill can't seem to shake his blister-related health issues. After having a blister hinder his time with the Dodgers in 2016, he had one flare up early in the stages of the 2017 season. Hill came off the disabled list to pitch Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, but only managed to throw 54 pitches over three innings. Owners will want to monitor his status, as another DL stint could be in order depending on the severity of his ailment this time around. |
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| Apr 14 2017 | Hill (finger) threw a flat ground session Friday, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. | It appears that Hill was able to get through Friday's session without incident, which suggests that he could be on track to return from the disabled list to start Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He landed on the disabled list with a blister issue on his throwing hand prior to Los Angeles' series against the Rockies last week, but he may be back on the mound when he's first eligible to come off the DL. The Dodgers will have further confirmation on Sunday's potential starter later in the weekend. |
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| Apr 13 2017 | Hill (finger) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Thursday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports. | The southpaw was placed on the 10-day disabled list April 7, and if all goes well, Hill could return when first eligible on April 16. His fantasy owners had to prepare themselves for these types of absences in exchange for getting performance that's frequently elite when he's healthy. Either way, the waiting game continues. |
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| Apr 7 2017 | Hill was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday with a blister on his left middle finger. | Here we go again. The left-hander's issues with blisters, which ruined an otherwise brilliant 2016, continue, and fears that he'll have a limited workload this season already are coming to fruition. Hopefully, this new 10-day DL will make things more flexible, but Hill owners were hoping he'd at least give them a few more starts before having to plan for an absence once more. We'll have more on what the Dodgers do to replace him, but instead of a tantalizing option like calling up Julio Urias, it may just be a temporary solution. Perhaps Scott Kazmir (hip) will return when first eligible sometime next week. |
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| Apr 6 2017 | An X-ray on Hill's wrist, that was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's game, came up negative, the LA Daily News reports. | It was a strong, albeit short outing for Hill, though his exit after 75 pitches was pre-planned by manager Dave Roberts and not a result of getting hit by the pitch. Hill carries some added injury risk, given his history, but it appears this is nothing to worry about. |
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| Apr 5 2017 | Hill will get an X-ray on his right wrist, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Hill was hit on his right wrist during Wednesday's game against the Padres, though he wasn't removed afterwards which likely means the X-rays are simply precautionary. He allowed one run and three walks while striking out five across his five-inning debut. Expect an update on his status some time Thursday after his test results are disclosed. |
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| Apr 1 2017 | Hill made his final start of spring training Friday, tossing 3.2 shutout innings in a win over the Angels. | Hill struggled this spring (6.19 ERA) -- as he historically has -- but manager Dave Roberts noted that Friday's start was best he's seen from the veteran since last season. His earlier struggles may have been the result of the 37-year-old not feeling like he had anything to prove in exhibition games. Whatever the case, the southpaw has picked things up at the right time as we near Opening Day. He will look to replicate last year's breakout season when he posted a sparkling 2.12 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 110.1 innings. |
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| Mar 14 2017 | Hill held the Reds to one run (zero earned) on one hit while walking three and striking out three in Tuesday's spring training win. | The veteran lefty bounced back nicely after getting roughed up in his first two appearances in March. He still struggled with his control (10 walks in 8.2 spring innings), but the strong results are an encouraging sight for his fantasy owners. Age and durability over the course of a whole season remain a concern, but Hill proved that he can be a dominant force on the mound last season, and he should be treated as such until the results tell us otherwise. |
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| Mar 9 2017 | Hill struggled with his control Wednesday, walking four batters and allowing three runs over 1.2 innings in a loss to Milwaukee. | Hill has put up two clunkers after his sharp Cactus League debut. His spot in the rotation is safe, but fantasy owners would like to see better results from the soon-to-be 37-year-old. The veteran southpaw did have an 11.25 spring training ERA last year before going on his unexpected dominant run in the regular season, so we shouldn't overreact to his current exhibition struggles. |
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| Feb 27 2017 | Hill faced the minimum in his two innings of work Sunday, striking out two and picking off the only batter he allowed on base in a 10-8 win over the Brewers. | Despite his advanced age and lack of consistency throughout his career, the Dodgers re-signed Hill this past offseason with hopes that he could repeat last year's 2.12 ERA across 110.1 innings. While relying on a 36-year-old late bloomer in fantasy sounds risky, it is hard to argue against the numbers. The combination of his 3.9 K/BB, 0.3 HR/9 and a 2.26 FIP all scream "fantasy ace." The biggest downside to Hill would have to be his durability. 2016 was the first time the southpaw has thrown over 100 major league innings since 2007, so there is some concern surrounding whether he will hold up for the entire season. |
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| Dec 5 2016 | Hill signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Dodgers on Monday, Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports reports. | Hill will turn 37 years old before next season begins, but the Dodgers are confident he has a few good years left in him and decided to extend what was a brief stint with the club at the end of last season. It remains to be seen exactly where Hill will slot into what figures to be a deep Dodgers rotation in 2017, but -- if healthy -- he is seemingly the favorite to head into the year as the No. 2 starter behind ace Clayton Kershaw. |
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| Dec 4 2016 | Hill appears to be close to resigning with the Dodgers, according to Peter Gammons. | The rumored deal would be for three years and $40M, a nice lift from the $6M, one-year deal he had for the 2016 season. Hill will turn 37 before the start of the 2017 season. His numbers were even better after being traded to the Dodgers, sporting a 1.83 ERA and 0.79 WHIP over six starts. |
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| Oct 15 2016 | Hill will start Game 3 of the NLCS on Tuesday, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. | This comes as no surprise after Clayton Kershaw was announced as the Game 2 starter. Hill can start Game 3 on normal rest and would line up to start a potential Game 7. |
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| Oct 11 2016 | Hill will start Game 5 of the NLDS on Thursday against the Nationals, David Vassegh of AM 570 Los Angeles Sports reports. | There had been speculation that Julio Urias would take the mound for the Dodgers if they arrived at Game 5. However, they'll deploy Hill for the second time this series in the upcoming winner-take-all contest. In his first outing versus Washington in the NLDS, Hill picked up a loss while allowing four runs over 4.1 innings. |
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| Sep 30 2016 | Hill allowed two runs on six hits, struck out four and walked one over five innings against the Giants on Friday. | When he left the game, the game was tied, but Brandon McCarthy came in and yielded six runs and didn't record an out in the sixth. In 82 pitches, Hill threw 58 strikes and induced nine swing-and-misses in what was a pretty solid postseason tune up. Hill finishes the regular season with a 12-5 record, 2.12 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, .194 batting average against and 129 strikeouts in 110.1 innings with the Dodgers and Athletics. |
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| Sep 27 2016 | Hill (blister) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. | Hill was scratched from Sunday's outing but it was a precautionary measure, with the Dodgers hoping to put his blister issues firmly in the rearview mirror before the postseason gets underway. The lefty said he will be fine moving forward. He lines up to start Friday and then in Game 2 of the NLDS. |
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| Sep 24 2016 | Hill will have his scheduled start Sunday skipped as a precaution due to his previous blister issue, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. | Brandon McCarthy will come off the DL to make the start Sunday, but Hill is still expected to start either next Saturday or Sunday against the Giants. This is a bummer for owners who were banking on two more starts from Hill this season, but it's understandable from the Dodgers' perspective, as they have the division wrapped up. |
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| Sep 22 2016 | Hill is tentatively scheduled to start Sunday against Colorado, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Although Hill is believed to be healthy, manager Dave Roberts didn't fully confirm him as the starter when asked Thursday. If Hill does not start Sunday, the Dodgers could have a "bullpen game" or use a spot starter in his place against the Rockies. |
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| Sep 21 2016 | Hill (3-2) allowed one run on six hits and a walk with seven strikeouts over five innings in a loss Tuesday to the Giants. | Hill was solid, as he drew 10 swinging strikes over 77 pitches in five innings, but the Dodgers couldn't score a single run for him. He was pinch-hit for after just five innings, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Dodgers pinch-hit for him early again down the stretch. Hill has a 1.53 ERA, but he has made just five starts since returning from injury and the Dodgers have a large bullpen thanks to expanded rosters if they're facing a close game, as they were Tuesday night. |
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| Sep 15 2016 | Hill (blister) has been confirmed as Thursday's starter against the Diamondbacks. | The blister issues that have plagued Hill throughout the second half returned last weekend, ending his perfect-game bid after seven innings. However, the Dodgers were just playing it safe with the big picture in mind and his Thursday start was never believed to be in serious jeopardy. Hill has yet to allow an earned run in three starts since being traded from Oakland (six hits in 19 innings). |
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| Sep 15 2016 | Hill (12-4) took his first loss as a Dodger on Thursday, giving up four runs on four hits and a walk while striking out eight in Arizona. | All but one of the runners he put on base came all the way around, so Hill had some tough luck in this one after leaving his prior start with a blister issue. He hadn't given up a single run in his first three starts with Los Angeles, which isn't a big surprise to his fantasy owners and A's fans, who've seen what he's capable of when healthy this year. Unfortunately, this was only Hill's 18th start, as the lefty has lived up to his brittle reputation. |
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| Sep 11 2016 | Hill (blister) left Saturday's game as a precautionary measure, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | Hill was seven innings and 89 pitches into a perfect game Saturday before he was pulled due to complications with his blister. Manager Dave Roberts then said that if the game had been earlier in the season, Hill would have likely stayed in. At this point in time, there's no indication that Hill won't make his next scheduled start Thursday. |
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| Sep 10 2016 | Hill was removed from Saturday night'g game due to a blister after pitching seven perfect innings, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Manager Dave Roberts' decision to remove Hill after seven perfect innings made him a popular target on Twitter, but Hill has been dealing with a blister that forced him to miss a start two weeks ago. |
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| Sep 4 2016 | Hill (11-3) threw six shutout innings, allowing just one hit over six innings in a victory over the Padres on Saturday. He also struck out eight and walked two. | The left-hander walked the first batter of the game, but then retired the next 14 batters, and he didn't allow a hit until the sixth. Hill has thrown 12 shutout frames in two starts in Los Angeles. With the Dodgers and Athletics combined, he is 11-3 with a 1.94 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 101 strikeouts in 88 innings. His next start will be Friday versus the Marlins. |
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| Sep 3 2016 | Hill (blister) is set to take the mound Saturday against the Padres, the Los Angeles Times' Andy McCullough reports. | He is in the official lineup Saturday, so owners should feel safe going ahead and deploying him against San Diego's bottom-five offense. It has been a rare sight to see Hill on the mound in the second half, but he has been one of the best pitchers in baseball on a per-pitch basis, and if the blister is truly healed, there should be more of the same Saturday. |
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| Sep 2 2016 | Hill (finger) is scheduled to start Saturday against the Padres, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Since being traded to the Dodgers on Aug. 1, Hill has pitched just one game as he's dealt with a lingering blister over the last month. Although he's scheduled to start Saturday, there's reason to be skeptical, as he was scratched from Wednesday's outing when his blister was irritated during a pregame bullpen session. |
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| Aug 31 2016 | Manager Dave Roberts said there is some concern for Hill's finger, but he is still tentatively scheduled to start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. | The concern stems from the fact that Hill threw 40 pitches while warming up for his scheduled start Tuesday, only to have the game postponed and moved to a doubleheader Wednesday. This notorious blister/finer issue with Hill seems to be back. While it seems he will still start the nightcap Wednesday, owners in daily leagues will need to check back on his status closer to the 8:10 p.m. ET scheduled start time. More information may not be available until after the conclusion of the day game. |
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| Aug 31 2016 | Hill (finger) has been scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Wednesday marks yet another setback for Hill and the blister issues that have plagued him since the All-Star break. According to MLB.com's Ken Gurnick, manager Dave Roberts alluded to the possibility of Hill merely being pushed back to the weekend. However, Hill's track record of setbacks makes him difficult to rely upon at this point of the season. Bud Norris is set to take the mound in place of Hill on Wednesday. |
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| Aug 30 2016 | Tuesday's scheduled start was postponed and Hill will now start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Rockies on Wednesday, the Southern California News Group's J.P. Hoornstra reports. | While this will give Hill an extra day of rest, it won't allow him to start two games this week. He will still have to pitch in Coors Field on Wednesday and he will line up to start again Monday at home against the Diamondbacks. Ross Stripling will start Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader. |
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| Aug 24 2016 | Hill (10-3) had a terrific Dodgers debut Wednesday, holding the Giants scoreless on five hits over six innings in a 1-0 win. He struck out three and didn't issue a walk while throwing only 81 pitches. | Manager Dave Roberts clearly wanted to be cautious with the freshly returned veteran lefty, who missed a stunning amount of time with a hand blister, going more than a month between starts. Hill was traded to Los Angeles back at the deadline after sparkling when healthy in the Oakland rotation (2.25 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 90 strikeouts in 76 innings), and with the Dodgers' rotation so banged up, the 36-year-old will be relied upon heavily over the season's final month-plus -- provided he can stay out there. |
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| Aug 24 2016 | Hill (blister) was activated from the DL and is starting Wednesday against the Giants. | Hill last pitched July 17 and has since been dealing with a lingering blister. The 36-year-old has a phenomenal 2.25 ERA and 1.09 WHIP for the year and is finally set to make his Dodgers debut, and the timing couldn't be better, as Los Angeles is fighting with the Giants for first place in the NL West. |
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| Aug 20 2016 | Hill (blister) is the scheduled starter for Wednesday's game against the Giants, AM 570's David Vassegh reports. | We've been down this road far more than once, and at this point Hill's owners probably won't believe he is taking the mound again until the ball actually leaves his hand in a big league game. Still, Wednesday is the targeted return date, so brave or desperate owners in weekly leagues can take a chance on deploying him next week. |
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| Aug 19 2016 | Hill (hand) successfully threw a 75 pitch bullpen session Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. | The plan is still for Hill to start his first game as a Dodger in their upcoming series against the Giants. When he returns, it will have been over a month since his last start, which was July 17. |
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| Aug 17 2016 | Hill (hand) will throw a simulated game Thursday in Arizona, Andy McCullough of the LA Times reports. | Hill has been recovering from a blister since July 17, but the team is hoping that he'll be able to make his Dodgers debut during next week's series against San Francisco. More information regarding a definitive return date for Hill should be known after his upcoming workout. |
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| Aug 15 2016 | Hill (blister) will travel to the Dodgers' training complex in Arizona this week to continue his recovery process, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. | It's the latest development in what has been a tumultuous rehabilitation for Hill, who has yet to see game action since being acquired by the Dodgers at the trade deadline. The team hopes that the dry air will aid in the healing process. After pitching a bullpen session Sunday, it's likely that Hill's team debut won't come until August 22 at the earliest. |
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| Aug 14 2016 | Hill (blister) pitched a bullpen session Sunday, essentially ruling out a rehab start Monday for Triple-A Oklahoma City, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com report | Hill's progress has been slow, with his pushed back rehab start being the latest of many hangups (assuming he doesn't make it). The southpaw was considered a candidate to rejoin the rotation next weekend but that possibility continues to shrink. |
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| Aug 13 2016 | Hill (blister) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Friday and will make a rehab start Monday, MLB.com's Jack Baer reports. | Hill said he does not know where the rehab assignment will take place, but if he does indeed make a rehab start Monday, that would put him on track to join the big league rotation next Saturday in Cincinnati. Given the amount of delays throughout this process, this news means very little until Hill actually takes the mound in a game for a minor league affiliate. If Hill is able to return to the rotation next weekend, it would presumably push all of the other starters back, with Ross Stripling losing his spot in the rotation the following week. |
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| Aug 10 2016 | Hill (blister) will not start Friday and is without a timetable to join the Dodgers' rotation, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. | The frustration surrounding Hill's blister is reaching a fever pitch for all parties involved, as he has now been pushed back twice since joining the Dodgers, and more than that if we go back to his time with Oakland. Ross Stripling will start Friday's game in his stead and manager Dave Roberts admitted that he does not know when Hill will be ready to join the rotation. When healthy, Hill is one of the best starters in baseball, and given the seemingly short-term nature of his injury, his owners have no choice but to try to remain patient in most formats. |
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| Aug 9 2016 | Hill (hand) threw on flat ground Tuesday and plans to start Friday, Jon Weisman of Dodgers Insider reports. | Hill was expected to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, but decided to be careful and play catch on flat ground. The club still intends for the 37-year-old southpaw to make his Dodgers debut Friday against the Pirates. If Hill does in fact start, it will be his first outing since July 17. |
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| Aug 7 2016 | Hill (blister) indicated Sunday that his next scheduled start will come Friday and he's expected to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports. | Hill was initially scheduled to make his debut with the Dodgers Sunday, but the blister hadn't healed enough for him to do so. The start will be pushed back nearly a week but he should be a regular member of the rotation moving forward. Brandon McCarthy will start Sunday but Monday's starter remains a mystery. |
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| Aug 6 2016 | Hill (hand) will not start Sunday, Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times reports. | Hill was hopeful that he would be able to make his Dodgers debut Sunday, but he still felt the effects of a blister while throwing in the bullpen Friday, so he will remain on the disabled list for now. He may be able to start at some point later next week, but it will now be Brandon McCarthy getting the start Sunday. |
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| Aug 4 2016 | Hill (blister) played catch on Thursday without any issues and hopes to start for the Dodgers on Sunday against the Red Sox, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Although the start has not been confirmed, this is great news for Hill owners. The 36-year-old was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday without any issues. Hill has not pitched since July 17 when he was still a member of the Athletics. The Dodgers desperately need Hill in their rotation as they continue to chase down the Giants in the division. |
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| Aug 3 2016 | Hill (hand) is throwing a bullpen session Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Hill hasn't pitched since July 7 but appears to be close to returning. The Dodgers will hope he can continue the success he found in Oakland when he went 9-3 with a 2.25 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in his first 14 starts of the season. More information should be released once his session is complete. |
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| Aug 3 2016 | Hill (blister) said his finger was fine during a 50-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. | He has been using laser therapy twice a day for the last two weeks in an effort to promote the healing of his blister, and everything seems to be trending in the right direction. Hill is without a timetable to join the Dodgers' rotation, but it would seem like he is getting close. Continue to monitor his status in the coming days for a better idea of when he will make his debut for the Dodgers. |
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| Aug 2 2016 | Hill (hand) may go on a brief rehab assignment before joining the Dodgers' rotation, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. | Although Hill's blister is healing well, the team may opt to have him do a rehab start before making his debut with the Dodgers. Hill had been going on a tear before being injured, as he threw for a 1.67 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 10.3 K/9 over his last five starts. |
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| Aug 2 2016 | Hill (hand) threw long toss Tuesday, David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports reports. | Hill will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, so it looks as if he's still on track to return later this week. Before being placed on the DL, the 36-year-old southpaw had been enjoying a strong season, posting a 2.25 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 14 starts. |
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| Aug 1 2016 | Hill has been traded to the Dodgers, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports. | Although he's currently on the DL, Hill is expected to be ready for activation later this week as he's been closed by a blister on his pitching hand since the All-Star break. A rash of injuries in the rotation for the second straight year has left the Dodgers in a position to seek out arms at Monday's non-waiver trade deadline, and Hill's turnaround going back to the end of last season in Boston made him one of the top options available on the market. Hill leaves Oakland with a 90:28 K:BB, 2.25 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP over 76 innings (14 starts) this season. |
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| Jul 31 2016 | Hill (hand) is tentatively slated to make his next start Friday against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | The Athletics' rotation plans could be a moot point by Monday, as Hill, who has been dealing with a blister on his pitching hand since the All-Star break, is a top trade target for several contending clubs. Hill has thrown all of five pitches in the second half, denying interested parties opportunities to scout him, but with the Athletics clearly indicating that he's on the mend, perhaps a deal could still be reached. As an over-30 player on an expiring contract, Hill has little value to the non-contending A's, so the team may even be willing to deal the veteran hurler at a discount. Should he remain in Oakland after the deadline, Hill would toss a bullpen session Tuesday as a final hurdle before getting cleared to start Friday. |
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| Jul 30 2016 | Hill was placed on the 15-day DL Saturday with a hand blister, retroactive to July 20. | Hill was scratched from his start Sunday due to a blister that's been bothering him for several weeks and it is now revealed that he'll require a DL stint to fully recover. Dillon Overton was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to start Saturday and will add some depth to Oakland's short-handed pitching staff. |
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| Jul 30 2016 | The A's plan to have Hill (hand) start either Thursday or Friday of next week, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports. | After a bit of a setback Friday landed Hill on the DL, the veteran southpaw was able to get through a 60-pitch bullpen session. He has been battling an issue with a blister on his pitching hand, but Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Hill was able to throw a decent portion of the bullpen session without a protective covering on his blister. While it's encouraging that Hill could be back as soon as August 4, there's no guarantee he'll still be wearing an A's uniform by that time with the trade deadline looming on Monday. |
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| Jul 29 2016 | Hill (hand) will not make his scheduled start Sunday against the Indians, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. | This marks yet another setback for Hill as he tries to work his way around a blister on one of the fingers on his pitching hand. The blister burst in his start back on July 17 and there appeared to be more complications Friday. Hill threw a long toss session in Cleveland but he only lasted a little while before the training staff came out to check on his finger. The training staff ultimately pulled the plug on Hill starting Sunday, marking another frustrating development for the veteran lefty right before the trade deadline. The A's have not provided a timetable for a potential return for Hill and Sonny Gray will start in his place Sunday. |
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| Jul 27 2016 | Hill said Wednesday that his blister is healing and he thinks he will pitch Sunday, the Bay Area News Group's John Hickey reports. | He said the new skin on his finger feels thin and hopes it will toughen by Sunday, so he's far from a lock to take the ball against the Indians. That said, Tuesday's bullpen session seems to have gone well. He made 20 throws, playing catch, without the protective covering on his finger, then threw a regular bullpen session with the covering on his finger. It will all come down to Hill's bullpen session Friday, as he is expected to throw with no protection on the finger. He might be traded before Monday's deadline regardless of whether he makes Sunday's start, but it would go a long way toward reassuring his potential buyers that he is healthy for the stretch run if he gets cleared to make one last start for the A's. |
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| Jul 26 2016 | Hill (blister) could get the start Sunday against the Indians after throwing a bullpen Tuesday without a bandage on his finger, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. | Hill tossed 20 pitches without any covering on his finger in the bullpen, and followed that up by throwing 50 more during batting practice with a bandage over the finger. Manager Bob Melvin left open the possibility of Hill pitching during the weekend, with Sunday being the most likely scenario. Hill is still being valued as a potential trade candidate and Sunday's game would fall on July 31, just a day before the deadline. |
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| Jul 25 2016 | Hill (blister) is still unable to throw without a protective covering on his left middle finger but the club is optimistic he can start sometime on their upcoming road trip, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | Hill's next start is still to be decided, but a disabled list trip seems unlikely at this point. "We're keeping him on the roster for a reason," manager Bob Melvin said. The road trip in question runs from Monday through next Thursday, so unfortunately that leaves a big window of uncertainty for Hill's owners, but he should be expected to make his return at some point before the Athletics return home August 5 against the Cubs. |
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| Jul 23 2016 | Hill (blister) will throw a bullpen session Sunday with a covering on his finger, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | Saturday's bullpen will allow Hill to keep his arm loose but it's not really a sign that he's closer to game action, as the lefty still needs time to let the blister fully heal. He may end up not starting another game for the A's, as the team could end up moving Hill before he's ready to return. While Hill has been excellent when on the mound this season, his extensive injury history may scare off many potential suitors. |
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| Jul 21 2016 | Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that Hill is not close to getting on the mound, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | Hill (blister) played catch Wednesday and Thursday, but will not return to the mound until the blister has fully subsided. Hill is one of the top starting pitchers available as we get near the trade deadline, and this will no doubt impact the Athletics ability to move him. Jesse Hahn will start in Hill's place on Sunday. |
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| Jul 20 2016 | Hill (blister) is unlikely to be ready for his next scheduled start Sunday, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | The A's options are limited, as putting Hill on the DL would prevent him from pitching again before the August 1 non-waiver trade deadline. Jesse Hahn and Zach Neal are believed to be the most likely options to slot in for Sunday's turn in the rotation against the Rays in Oakland, but their availability will hinge on their workload at Triple-A Nashville in the coming days. |
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| Jul 17 2016 | Hill exited Sunday's start after just five pitches after a blister on his pitching hand popped, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | Hill threw a bullpen session earlier in the week with no trouble, but the blister that had initially put Sunday's start in jeopardy resurfaced to end this outing early. Hill was visibly frustrated prior to his removal, as his chances to show off his skills to potential contenders prior to the trade deadline are fading fast. Fortunately, this injury doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, but it's worth getting confirmation on Hill's status before utilizing the right-hander in his next scheduled start. |
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| Jul 17 2016 | Hill (hand) is listed on the lineup card and will start Sunday against the Blue Jays. | Hill was initially slated to lead off the second-half schedule for the A's and start Friday, but a blister on his pitching hand ended up nixing those plans. Even so, the issue was never considered anything major, and after Hill successfully completed a bullpen session, he's been cleared to take the ball. While the matchup against a powerful Blue Jays attack makes Hill a sketchy DFS play, those in season-long leagues can probably roll the left-hander with confidence. |
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| Jul 15 2016 | Hill (hand) expects to start Sunday against the Blue Jays, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | While the A's have yet to formally announce a starter for Sunday, Hill declared himself ready after a successful bullpen session Friday, and the team has every incentive to maximize his number of starts before the trade deadline. The 36-year-old showed no lingering effects from the groin injury that cost him over a month in his first two starts of July, allowing three runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out 16 in 12 total innings. |
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| Jul 15 2016 | Hill (blister) threw a full bullpen session Friday, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports. | According to the report, Hill has a "decent chance" to start Sunday against the Blue Jays after being scratched from his scheduled start Friday, as he did not appear to be affected by the blister during his bullpen session. The lefty missed a good chunk of the first half with a groin issue but has been excellent when on the mound, going 9-3 with a 2.25 ERA in 13 starts. If he had enough innings to qualify, Hill would rank fourth among all starters with a 2.57 FIP. |
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| Jul 14 2016 | Rich Hill has been scratched from his scheduled start on Friday due to a blister, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. | Hill had been lined up to make the first start for the A's after the break, but now will wait for his blister to subside before taking the mound. Hill has been very strong so far in 2016 with a 2.25 ERA over 13 starts with a sparkling 10.7 K/9. He is likely to the be at the center of many trade rumors for the next two weeks as the trade deadline approaches. |
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| Jul 14 2016 | Hill has been scratched from his scheduled start on Friday due to a blister, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. | Hill had been lined up to make the first start for the A's after the break, but now will wait for his blister to subside before taking the mound. He has been very strong so far in 2016 with a 2.25 ERA over 13 starts with a sparkling 10.7 K/9. Hill is likely to be at the center of many trade rumors for the next two weeks as the trade deadline approaches. |
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| Jul 8 2016 | Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that Rich Hill will make the first start for Oakland against Toronto after the All-Star break, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | Hill ended the first half of the season with a 2.25 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 76 innings. Despite this report, expect to hear Rich Hill's name thrown out in trade rumors over the next couple of weeks. |
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| Jul 7 2016 | Hill improved to 9-3 with Thursday's win over the Astros, allowing just one run with 10 strikeouts compared to just two walks across six strong innings. | Hill was a strike-throwing machine Thursday, as he pounded the zone at a 65% clip and induced 11 swinging strikes while notching 10 punchouts for the third time this season. He has picked up right where he left off after a month-long layoff, allowing just three runs with 16 strikeouts in 12 innings across a pair of starts since returning, and he will take a shiny 2.25 ERA into his next start after the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 2 2016 | Hill (groin) was activated from the 15-day DL on Saturday. | With Hill's groin injury behind him, hopefully he will pick up where left off before landing on the DL. He has a 2.25 ERA that is backed up by a 74:24 K:BB in 64 innings, and is going to be one of the top trade targets among contending teams looking to add an impact arm to their rotation at the deadline. Hill will face rookie Chad Kuhl and the Pirates on Saturday. Andrew Triggs was optioned to Triple-A as a corresponding move. |
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| Jul 2 2016 | Hill, who was activated off the disabled list to start Saturday, will be on a pitch count, Joe Stiglich of CSN Bay Area reports. He had missed the last month due to a groin injury. | A's manager Bob Melvin said he expected Hill to be on a similar pitch count as Sean Manaea was in first start off the disabled list earlier this week. Manaea threw 83 pitches against the Giants on Wednesday. |
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| Jun 28 2016 | Hill (groin) said that he will be starting Saturday against the Pirates, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. | Hill has been out since May 29 with a groin injury, but will be making his return Saturday after missing a month of action. He was pitching well before going on the DL, posting a 2.25 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP during 64 innings of work this season. Hill made a rehab start with High-A Stockton on Monday, allowing one earned run on four hits while striking out six in three innings. |
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| Jun 22 2016 | Hill (groin) will make a rehab start at High-A Stockton on Monday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. | If everything goes smoothly, Hill could rejoin the Oakland rotation for his next start. The 36-year-old owns a 2.25 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through 11 starts this season and will look to help improve the A's pitching staff, which ranks 27th in the MLB with a 4.65 ERA, upon his return. More information regarding his timetable for return should be released following his start. |
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| Jun 19 2016 | Hill (groin) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Sunday, John Hickey of the San Jose Mercury News reports. | Hill has now completed two bullpen sessions without any apparent issues, so his next step will be pitching in a simulated game to test out his groin. The Athletics still haven't provided a timetable for Hill's return, but there appears to be some optimism that he'll be back before the All-Star break. |
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| Jun 17 2016 | Hill (groin) threw a 10-pitch bullpen session Friday, Connor Letournau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. | The A's are opting to play it cautious with Hill while he recovers from a groin injury. He last pitched May 29 before being placed on the 15-day DL. He sported a 2.13 ERA during the month of May. His next step will be to make a rehab start. The timetable for that is currently unknown. |
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| Jun 15 2016 | Hill (groin) is still at least a week away from throwing off a mound, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports. | He was shut down last weekend in an attempt to give him some time to get right before ramping up baseball activities. This situation seems fairly fluid, but it's worth noting that the A's will do everything in their power to get Hill healthy before returning him to the rotation, as they need to showcase him and convince potential buyers that they are not trading for damaged goods at the deadline. Considering he won't be throwing off a mound for at least a week, it's safe to say Hill won't return until at least early July. |
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| Jun 10 2016 | Hill will be shut down for a week in an effort to give him ample time to recover from his groin injury, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports. | Hill has apparently not shown much progress since landing on the disabled list with his groin injury, so the A's will try and see if rest helps him get healthy again. Hill will be eligible to come off the disabled list in just a few days, but with him being shut down, he is now looking at a target return date sometime later this month at the earliest. |
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| Jun 9 2016 | Hill (groin) was officially placed on the DL on Thursday, retroactive to May 30. | Hill has been nagged by a groin injury for the past week-and-a-half, keeping him off the mound since May 29. The DL move will allow the A's to bring up a temporary replacement, and Hill will be eligible to return as early as June 14, given the retroactive date. On the year, Hill holds a tidy 2.25 ERA across 64.0 innings. Prior to the groin injury, Hill had gone at least six innings into seven of his last eight starts. |
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| Jun 8 2016 | Hill (groin) has been scratched from his next scheduled start on Saturday against the Reds after suffering a setback during a bullpen session, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday. | This is concerning news for Hill as this marks the second time in a row he's had his turn skipped in the rotation due to a groin issue. According to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle, Hill suffered the setback at the very end of his bullpen session Wednesday and said that it felt very similar to when he initially suffered the injury on May 29. The A's will now need to find a spot starter for Saturday and possibly beyond in the event that Hill's MRI reveals a significant injury. More information on Hill's outlook figures to be made available following Thursday's MRI. |
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| Jun 7 2016 | Hill (groin) will most likely pitch Saturday against the Reds, John Hickey of the San Jose Mercury News reports. | If Hill is able to get through his bullpen session Wednesday without any setback, he will likely be on the mound against Cincinnati on Saturday. He has been out since leaving a game on May 27 after appearing to tweak his left leg on a pitch. Hill was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday since the A's have proceeded cautiously with this injury and will see how he feels after throwing a bullpen. |
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| Jun 4 2016 | The A's are targeting next weekend's series against the Reds as a potential return date for Hill (groin), Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports. | Hill had his turn in the rotation officially skipped this weekend as Kendall Graveman was tabbed as Saturday's starter and Sonny Gray was announced as the starter for the series finale. However, the hope is that Hill's groin injury will only cost him one start. The A's are targeting next weekend's interleague series against the Reds as the return date for Hill, but the veteran lefty will likely need to test out his injury with a bullpen session before he's given the green light to rejoin the rotation. |
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| Jun 4 2016 | Hill (groin) will not start Sunday against the Astros, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. | Hill was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday, but manager Bob Melvin did allude to the possibility of the veteran lefty taking the mound for the series finale Sunday. However, the A's will be cautious with Hill and skip his turn in the rotation completely. Hill is set to rest Saturday and play catch Sunday before the club makes a decision on when he will start next. Sunday's starter for the A's is still undecided. |
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| Jun 3 2016 | A's manager Bob Melvin said Hill (groin) could start Sunday if he feels better Saturday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. | For now, the A's haven't revealed a replacement for Hill if he's unable to go Sunday, but Kendall Graveman will slide into Hill's previously scheduled spot Saturday against Houston. |
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| Jun 3 2016 | Hill (groin) will not start Saturday's game against the Astros, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. | Hill experienced some soreness while throwing off flat ground Friday and ultimately his session was cut short, which led to questions about his availability for Saturday. The A's have since opted to take the cautious route with their ace, pushing him back and penciling Kendall Graveman in as the starter Saturday. Oakland has yet to announce its starter for Sunday, so there's a chance that Hill's next scheduled start will only be pushed back by one day. |
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| Jun 3 2016 | Hill said he's still working through the effects of the groin injury and is not a 100 percent lock to start Saturday's game against the Astros, the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports. | It still sounds like Hill is a good bet to take the ball Saturday, but his comments Friday certainly put a whiff of doubt in the air. Make sure to check on his status Saturday before deploying him in daily leagues. The Astros have been heating up at the plate, but Hill is still a relative must-start in full-season formats. |
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| Jun 2 2016 | Hill's (groin) bullpen session Wednesday went according to plan, and he'll be in line to start Saturday against the Astros, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports. | Hill left his previous start Sunday against the Tigers early with the mild groin strain, but pitched effectively during his time on the mound, holding the opposition to two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out nine in his 6.1 innings. It seems Hill's early removal was just precautionary, so the 36-year-old shouldn't face any restrictions in Saturday's outing. While Hill might not make for the safest DFS play against an Astros offense that's lived up to its vast potential of late, he should still rack up plenty of strikeouts against one of the majors' most whiff-prone teams. |
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| May 31 2016 | Hill (groin) is set to throw a bullpen Wednesday before the A's determine whether he'll make his next scheduled start over the weekend, John Hickey of the San Jose Mercury News reports. | Although Hill is improving, according to Hickey, he'll still need to come out of Wednesday's bullpen without too much lingering soreness in order to make his next scheduled start. He'll already have an extra built-in day off this week, but it's unclear at this point whether that added time off will be enough to get him back on the hill. Wednesday's bullpen session figures to shed more light on Hill's status heading into the weekend. |
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| May 30 2016 | Hill (groin) will have an extra day off between starts thanks to an off-day in the A's schedule Thursday, John Hickey of the San Jose Mercury News reports. It's unclear, however, if the A's will use another off-day June 6 to simply skip Hill this time through the rotation. | Kendall Graveman, who is scheduled to start Monday against Minnesota and Sunday at Houston, could start on regular rest Saturday against the Astros, allowing Eric Surkamp (Tuesday's starter) to get a turn in the weekend series with Houston on Sunday. In that scenario, the A's could use their June 6 off-day, along with their June 9 off-day, to keep Hill out of their rotation until after the series against the Reds, which runs from June 10 through June 12. Regardless of how they choose to operate, the A's have the luxury of adjusting their schedule in a way that gives Hill plenty of rest for his groin injury, even if they don't end up giving him a brief stint on the DL. |
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| May 29 2016 | Hill exited Sunday's game in the seventh inning after appearing to tweak his left leg on a pitch. | Hill was in the middle of an at-bat against Jose Iglesias when he appeared to awkwardly land after a pitch. He could be seen telling manager Bob Melvin that he wanted to stay in the game, but with Hill at 104 pitches already Melvin leaned to the side of caution. Hill was very effective in his 6.1 innings, allowing only two earned runs while striking out nine Tigers. |
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| May 29 2016 | Hill suffered a mild groin strain during Sunday's game against the Tigers, CSN California's Joe Stiglich reports. | Hill was removed from the game during the middle of an at-bat in the seventh inning, after he appeared to injure his plant leg while throwing a pitch. Though the injury isn't initially thought to be serious, Oakland's surprising ace may not be ready for his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for Saturday in Houston. Hill still managed to earn his eighth win of the season, giving up two runs on five hits and three walks over 6.1 innings, with nine strikeouts on 104 pitches. |
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| May 23 2016 | Hill (7-3) allowed just eight hits while striking out six without surrendering a walk over eight scoreless innings Monday against the Mariners. | Control continues to be the key to Hill's success, as he has pitched 15 scoreless frames in his two walk-less starts this season. The veteran is now riding a four-game winning streak, and has allowed just a measly five runs over 25.2 innings in that span. He'll look to keep the good times rolling in his next start Sunday against the Tigers. |
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| May 14 2016 | Hill (5-3) surrendered four hits, three earned runs and four walks over six innings in Friday's 6-3 victory over the Rays. He struck out seven. | The veteran gave up some timely hitting to the Rays but was otherwise effective, notching his fifth quality start of the year. Hill's control is the main factor in preventing him from being even better overall, as he's issued multiple walks in three straight starts. He's only surrendered eight hits over that 17.2-inning span otherwise, and just a pair of gopher balls on the season. He's also amassed an impressive 10.92 K/9 rate, with 53 whiffs in 43.7 innings. |
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| May 7 2016 | Hill surrendered two hits, an earned run and three walks over 5.2 innings in Saturday's 8-4 victory over the Orioles. He struck out five. | The veteran southpaw was solid for the fourth straight start, despite once again displaying shaky control. Hill has flirted with trouble over the last two trips to the mound by issuing seven free passes over the last 11.2 innings. However, he's been able to limit the damage in both outings, and has allowed only four earned runs over the last four starts. The 36-year-old's recent string of success has netted a 2.39 season ERA over 37.2 innings, and he'll attempt to keep the momentum going next Wednesday in Fenway versus the Red Sox. |
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| May 6 2016 | Hill will not make his scheduled start Friday as the game has been postponed due to rain. | The A's and O's will play two Saturday to make up for the rainout, so Hill figures to just move back a day. With three straight quality starts under his belt and 41 strikeouts in 32 innings this season, Hill looks like a viable option in nearly all formats, but it would be nice to see the walks come back down (9.6 percent walk rate). |
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| May 6 2016 | Hill will start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Orioles, Rich Dubroff of CSNmidatlantic.com reports. | The Orioles have altered their rotation order in light of Friday's rainout, with Mike Wright starting the matinee Saturday and Ubaldo Jimenez following in the nightcap. |
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| May 2 2016 | Hill (3-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits and four walks over six innings while striking out four as the A's fell 2-1 to the Astros. | It's the third time in his last four starts that Hill has walked at least three batters, a troubling sign, but he still sports a 2.53 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 41:13 K:BB in 32 innings and six starts on the year. He'll next take the mound Saturday, in a tough road matchup against the slugging Orioles. |
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| Jun 24 2015 | Hill was released by the Nationals organization Wednesday, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports. | Hill was assigned to Triple-A Syracuse after failing to make the Nats' Opening Day roster, and he's posted a 2.91 ERA with 32 strikeouts across 21.2 innings. He'll look to catch on with another team in hopes of returning to the big leagues after making a combined 16 MLB appearances for the Angels and Yankees in 2014. |
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| Apr 2 2015 | Hill is in a battle with Xavier Cedeno for the final spot in the Nationals' bullpen, the Washington Post reports. | Cedeno is out of options and would have to clear waivers to get sent to Triple-A, which likely gives him an edge, but Hill has been the slightly more effective pitcher this spring. Whoever wins the job will primarily be used as a LOOGY, and would have limited fantasy value. |
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| Feb 27 2015 | Hill signed a minor league contract with the Nationals on Friday that includes an invite to spring training. | Hill will turn 35 in March and owns a 4.72 ERA and 1.39 WHIP for his major league career (471 innings), but he's always been fairly tough on opposing lefties (.216/.337/.335) and the Nationals aren't exactly loaded with bullpen lefties as they are everywhere else. Matt Thornton, Jerry Blevins, Xavier Cedeno and Matt Grace are the team's top southpaw relief options. |
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| Sep 2 2014 | The Yankees selected Hill's contract Tuesday. | Hill has been on point at every level across two organizations this season. In 45 combined outings, he's posted a 3.02 ERA, 1.322 WHIP and 59:26 K:BB in 47.2 innings. The 34-year-old lefty will likely serve in middle relief. |
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| Aug 29 2014 | Hill has been designated for assignment by the Yankees, Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News reports. | After just six appearances with the big club, the Yankees are sending Hill packing -- at least back to Triple-A -- assuming he passes through waivers. Josh Outman will replace Hill on the roster. |
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| Aug 5 2014 | Hill's contract was selected by the Yankees on Tuesday. | Since inking a minor league deal with the Yankees in mid-July, Hill blanked the opposition on two hits and one walk while striking out 10 in four innings at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Considering he boasts a 11.51 K/9 at two Triple-A affiliates this season (also, Pawtucket), he should act as a fair middle-relief option for the Yankees. |
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| Jul 10 2014 | Hill was released by the Angels on Thursday. | Hill was acquired from the Red Sox in a trade less than two weeks earlier, but after walking three batters while failing to record an out in two appearances with the Angels, he was quickly let go. He'll look to land a minor league deal with another organization. |
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| Jul 5 2014 | Hill was designated for assignment Saturday. | Traded from the Red Sox to the Angels on Tuesday, Hill will likely be placed on waivers, after failing to retire any of the four batters he faced in two appearances. Michael Roth has been called up from Double-A Arkansas to take Hill's palce on the 25-man roster. |
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| Jul 1 2014 | The Red Sox traded Hill to the Angels on Tuesday. | Hill has not appeared in a major league game this season, but after completing the trade, the Angels added him directly to their 25-man roster. Hill did not have much success in the majors last season, but the Angels are hoping he can at least function as a situational left-hander, as he limited opposing lefties to just a .196 average and no extra-base hits with Triple-A Pawtucket this season. |
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| Mar 24 2014 | Hill was reassigned to minor league camp by the Red Sox, The Boston Globe reports. | Hill made just three appearances this spring, without allowing a run, after missing time for the death of his infant son. The veteran lefty will likely get an opportunity to contribute in the majors out of the bullpen later in the season. |
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| Mar 15 2014 | Hill made his first appearance of spring training, throwing a scoreless inning in Friday's exhibition game against Toronto. | It was an emotional and somewhat philosophical Hill after the game. The left-hander lost a newborn son over the winter, which is the reason his training was delayed. He's a long shot to make the 25-man roster, but he should provide bullpen depth if he begins the season at Triple-A Pawtucket. |
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| Mar 12 2014 | Hill threw a bullpen session Wednesday and is expected to appear in a major-league game this weekend, the Providence Journal reports. | Boston pitching coach Juan Nieves said Hill will be stretched out gradually, making a mid-inning appearance, then a full inning and eventually getting up to four or five outs by the end of spring. |
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| Mar 6 2014 | Hill arrived in training camp after having been back in Boston tending to a medical situation with his newborn son, WEEI.com reports. | Sadly, Hill's son was born with multiple health issues and eventually passed away. He's now in camp, looking to focus on baseball and is pleased to be back in a clubhouse. Hill is unsure how his pitching progression will be from here on out, but we suspect he'll open the season at Triple-A Pawtucket. |
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| Feb 1 2014 | Hill's contract with Boston includes three opportunities to opt out of the deal, WEEI.com reports. He can opt out at the end of spring training, on May 15 and on Jun. 30. | Hill will compete as a left-handed depth option in the bullpen during spring training along with the recently signed Jose Mijares and prospect Drake Britton. Boston's bullpen figures to have Craig Breslow and Andrew Miller as its lead lefties. |
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| Jan 31 2014 | Hill has signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. | The 33-year-old southpaw was clobbered to the tune of 27 earned runs over 38.2 innings out of the Cleveland bullpen last season, but he did have success with the Red Sox in 2012 (1.83 ERA). Hill's deal is not said to include an invite to spring training, however, but he has the ability to opt out of his contract if not in the majors by May 15. |
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| Jan 31 2014 | Hill's contract with the Red Sox includes an invitation to spring training, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports. | Initial reports left out this fact, but Hill will get a chance to compete for a roster spot in major league camp in the spring. The 33-year-old struggled with Cleveland last season (6.28 ERA), but he's held opposing southpaws to a .215/.333/.338 batting line for his career. |
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| Mar 25 2013 | Hill will open the season as a member of the Cleveland bullpen, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. | Hill's pitched well this spring and landed himself a spot in the bullpen as a result. The Indians have a deep bullpen with most of the high leverage innings going to closer Chris Perez and setup men Vinnie Pestano and Joe Smith. |
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| Mar 11 2013 | The Indians added Hill to their 40-man roster Monday. | Hill was invited to spring training by the Indians in February, and the club decided to add him to its roster after watching him throw 5.2 scoreless innings and strike out eight batters over his first six appearances of the spring. As long as he does not implode over the rest of the spring, it appears there is a good chance Hill will open the season in the Indians' bullpen. |
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| Dec 31 2012 | Hill signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox on Friday, the Boston Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill's 2011 season ended with Tommy John surgery in June, but Hill is confident he can return by Opening Day. He'll get an invite to spring training to show what he can do. |
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| Nov 30 2012 | The Red Sox did not tender Hill a contract Friday, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports. | Hill spent most of his first two seasons with Boston in the minors, but he impressed in his 25 appearances last season. The 32-year-old lefty allowed just four runs and fanned 21 batters over the course of his 19.2 innings, and while the Red Sox will let him explore his options, there's always a chance he re-signs with the club. |
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| Sep 2 2012 | Hill, who was activated from the disabled list Saturday, threw two-thirds of an inning Saturday night in Boston's loss to Oakland. | Hill walked one batter and struck out two. He had been sidelined with a tendon strain in his elbow since June. |
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| Sep 1 2012 | Hill (elbow) will be activated in time for Saturday night's game against Oakland, the Boston Globe reports. Hill just finished up an eight-game rehabilitation stint. | It's been a long three years for Hill, who has undergone and returned from shoulder and elbow surgeries. In between, he's changed himself into a side-arm specialist and has pitched effectively as a reliever for Boston, until he suffered a tendon strain in his elbow this season. "Everything has been feeling good. I've been able to go out there and pitch with conviction and have the ball go the way I want and have it come out of my hand the way I want to," he said Friday after rejoining the team. "I'm looking forward to pitching." |
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| Aug 31 2012 | Hill (elbow) rejoined the Red Sox on Friday and is expected to be activated Saturday, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports. | Hill's strained flexor muscle has kept him out of action since June, but the 32-year-old southpaw appears ready for a major league return. Hill has allowed just one run on three hits and has fanned 10 in eight innings of relief since his rehab moved to Triple-A Pawtucket. |
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| Aug 29 2012 | Hill (elbow) is expected to pitch for Boston in September, the Red Sox' official site reports. | Hill tossed a perfect inning for Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday. "I think he's ready," said Boston manager Bobby Valentine. "I think he'll be ready to pitch here on Sept. 1. He pitched the back to back days, felt good afterwards and he's had very good results." |
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| Aug 25 2012 | Hill (elbow) pitched for a second consecutive game Friday, working a scoreless inning with two strikeouts for Triple-A Pawtucket. | Being able to throw in back-to-back games is a milestone for pitchers rehabbing an arm injury. We suspect Hill will be part of the September roster expansion. |
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| Aug 17 2012 | Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was pleased with the reports of Hill's (elbow) latest rehab outings for the Gulf Coast League Red Sox, the Boston Globe reports. | Hill, who had just pitched a scoreless inning with a pair of strikeouts, will be moving his rehab to Double-A Portland on Friday. "He threw the ball well," Valentine said. "He still needs some time, but he had no negative aftereffects from what I gather." |
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| Aug 13 2012 | Hill (elbow) is set to begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment Monday in the Gulf Coast League, the Boston Globe reports. | Hill has been out since early June with a strained flexor tendon in his left elbow. It's very likely he remain on rehab until rosters expand Sept. 1. |
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| Aug 8 2012 | Hill (elbow) will report to Boston's training facility in Fort Myers (Fla.) to throw batting practice, the Boston Globe reports. | A few sessions of batting practice will prepare Hill for a rehabilitation assignment. |
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| Aug 6 2012 | Hill (elbow) threw a bullpen session Sunday and is on track to begin a rehab assignment soon, the Boston Herald reports. | Boston's bullpen looks a bit shaky right now, but should improve with both Hill and Andrew Bailey expected to return within the next month. Hill's been out for nine weeks now, so a lengthy rehab assignment could be in order. |
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| Jul 20 2012 | Hill (elbow) made about 60 throws from 150 feet Thursday, the Boston Globe reports. | The southpaw has been able to long toss, but it remains to be seen when he'll will work from a mound. "Everything feels good right now," Hill said. |
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| Jul 6 2012 | Hill (elbow) has been transferred to the 60-day DL, Sean McAdam of Comcast Sports Net reports. | Hill played long toss earlier this week. He was moved to the 60-day DL in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Pedro Ciraco. |
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| Jun 29 2012 | Hill (elbow) is a week to 10 days away from throwing in the bullpen, the Boston Globe reports. | Hill, who has a strained flexor tendon in his left elbow, said his "arm feels great" while playing catch. He needs to build up some strength before getting on a mound. |
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| Jun 13 2012 | Hill said Dr. James Andrews laid out a timeline of six weeks for his elbow injury, the Providence Journal reports. | The plan now calls for Hill to rest two weeks without throwing before being re-evaluated. The six-week timeline puts his return at sometime in late July. |
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| Jun 11 2012 | Hill (elbow) will travel to Florida to be examined by Dr. James Andrews, the Boston Globe reports. | Hill, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of tightness in his elbow, underwent Tommy John surgery a little more than a year ago. He'll be examined by the same doctor that performed the surgery. |
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| Jun 11 2012 | Hill (elbow) has been diagnosed with a strained flexor muscle, WEEI.com reports. | Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine estimates that Hill will be out for at least a month. |
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| Jun 10 2012 | Hill has been placed on the DL due to left elbow/forearm soreness, the Boston Globe reports. | Hill, who recorded a 11:7 K:BB ratio in 13.2 innings over 17 games with the Red Sox, will be replaced in the Boston bullpen for now by Mark Melancon. |
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| May 17 2012 | Hill was struck on the left arm during batting practice Wednesday, the Boston Globe reports. | Hill left the field and was checked out, but is OK. |
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| May 13 2012 | Hill threw another scoreless inning of relief Sunday, striking out two in a win over Cleveland. | Hill hasn't given up a run in his six appearances in 2012. He has struck out seven in six innings. |
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| May 2 2012 | Hill struck out three batters in 1.2 innings of relief Tuesday night in Boston's loss to Oakland. | Hill, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, was activated by Boston over the weekend and had a rocky debut Sunday when he gave up a run on two walks and a hit in a loss to the White Sox. |
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| Apr 29 2012 | Hill made his season debut Sunday, giving up one run on two walks and a hit in 0.2 innings in Boston's loss to the White Sox on Sunday. | Hill, who underwent elbow surgery last year, was magnificent during his rehabilitation assignment, getting both left-handed and right-handed hitters out. There's hope he can provide some stability to the pen, despite Sunday's results. Hill could emerge as the bullpen's top lefty. |
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| Apr 27 2012 | Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said "it's conceivable" that the team will activate Hill (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list this weekend, the Boston Herald reports. | Hill has passed all the tests and challenges the Red Sox wanted him to while he was on his rehabilitation assignment. He's pitched on back-to-back days; he's entered games with men on base; he's thrown to left-handed and right-handed hitters. And Hill has been effective in the minors. His activation likely means Justin Thomas will be optioned to Triple-A. |
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| Apr 27 2012 | Hill (elbow) has been activated from the 15-day DL, WEEI.com reports. | He'll work out of the bullpen again for the Red Sox, while the team cleared space on the 25-man roster for Hill by sending Justin Thomas to Triple-A Pawtucket. |
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| Apr 26 2012 | Hill (elbow) may rejoin the Red Sox this weekend, the Boston Globe reports. | Hill struck out another two batters Wednesday while pitching a perfect inning for Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday, his second appearance in two days and eighth overall while on his rehabilitation assignment. Hill has allowed two runs on five hits in nine innings with two walks and 18 strikeouts. |
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| Apr 22 2012 | Hill struck out two batters and gave up a homer in one inning for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, the Providence Journal reports. | Hill was making his first rehab appearance with Pawtucket after having successful rehab outings at lower levels. He struck out both lefties faced and the homer was a wind-aided job. |
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| Apr 20 2012 | Hill, who is still on a rehabilitation assignment to recover from elbow surgery, has been promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket, the Boston Globe reports. | Hill has been very good in five rehab games at Low-A Greenville and High-A Salem, having allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out 13 batters in six innings. |
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| Apr 19 2012 | Hill (elbow) struck out the side Wednesday in a one-inning rehab appearance for High-A Salem, the Roanoke Times reports. | Hill, who was pitching on one day of rest, hit 94 mph on the stadium gun. |
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| Apr 17 2012 | Hill (elbow) made his second rehab appearance with High-A Salem on Monday, allowing a walk and hitting batter but also striking out two and getting out without giving up a run, the Roanoke Times reports. | Hill's fastball hit 94 mph on the stadium gun and he threw plenty of curve balls in his second rehab appearance for Salem. Fifteen of his 24 pitches went for strikes. |
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| Apr 14 2012 | Hill (elbow) pitched two scoreless innings for High-A Salem as he continues his rehabilitation assignment, the Boston Globe reports. | For now, Hill will remain with Salem and has another three weeks of eligibility on his rehab assignment. He's struck out eight batters in his four rehab innings. |
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| Apr 8 2012 | Hill (elbow) struck out all three batters faced in his first rehabilitation outing at Low-A Greenville, the Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An impressive outing for Hill, who underwent Tommy John surgery less than 11 months ago. Both Hill and Andrew Miller began rehab assignments for the Drive on Saturday. For pitchers, rehab assignments can extend to 30 days, so the Red Sox can, at worst, expect these two back around May 7. |
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| Apr 7 2012 | Hill (elbow) will begin his rehab assignment at Greenville on Saturday, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's likely that Hill will be back in the Red Sox's bullpen in a couple of months, but the team should be able to provide more details regarding his expected return once he makes it through a few rehab appearances without incident. |
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| Mar 26 2012 | Hill (elbow) threw one inning in a simulated game Saturday, the Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is progressing nicely after Tommy John surgery in 2011, though he has no shot of heading north with the parent club. |
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| Mar 17 2012 | Hill (elbow) felt good Friday, a day after throwing batting practice for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, the Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is hoping to appear in a game before spring training ends, but he'll need to accumulate more experience in competitive situations before he's able to help the Red Sox out of the bullpen. The Red Sox will have a reconstituted bullpen this season and Hill is working toward becoming part of it later in the season. |
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| Mar 9 2012 | Hill (elbow) has been cleared to throw breaking balls again, WEEI Boston reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill, who is still recovering from 2011 Tommy John surgery, will take another step in his rehab after throwing a 45-pitch bullpen session last time out. Though he is making progress, Hill is still not expected to see any game action during spring training. |
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| Feb 20 2012 | Hill (elbow) will not throw in a game this spring, the Providence Journal reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said Hill has recovered from Tommy John surgery, but indicated the plan was for Hill to start pitching in competitive situations sometime in May. |
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| Feb 10 2012 | Hill, whose 2011 season was ended in June when he underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, has reported to Fort Myers (Fla.) early and threw 20 pitches off a mound Thursday, the Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill, who converted to a side-arm delivery last season and was effective before the elbow injury, was slinging it from a three-quarters delivery for now as it causes less stress on the arm and elbow. He wants to go back to a side-arm angle, but it's something Hill and his doctors are still discussing. "That's something we92ll be talking about," Hill said. "I've felt really good throwing over the top throughout the whole rehab process, but it's really going to be about what's needed for the team." |
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| Dec 13 2011 | The Red Sox non-tendered Hill (elbow) on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is not a huge shock - Hill is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and was hardly a lock to make the team even fully healthy. |
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| Jun 19 2011 | Hill was told by Dr. James Andrews, the physician that performed Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, that the injury didn't occur because he changed his arm angle to a sidearm delivery in the past year, WEEI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dr. Andrews said the stress on one's arm is the same from an over-the-top arm slot and a sidearm delivery. 93I actually asked that question to Dr. Andrews. He said, 91No, it had nothing to do with your arm slot. You stress your elbow 96 everybody stresses their elbow the same way,9294 recounted Hill. That being the case, Hill will rehab and work his way back towards a career as a sidearm pitcher. |
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| Jun 3 2011 | The MRI on Hill's elbow revealed a 93three-quarters94 tear of the ulnar collateral ligament, the Boston Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill plans to seek a second opinion, but it looks like he's in line for Tommy John surgery, as is teammate Daisuke Matsuzaka. |
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| Jun 2 2011 | Hill reportedly has a serious arm injury and is likely to require season-ending surgery, the Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A second opinion is likely on tap for Hill, but his MRI evidently revealed something bad and the Sox will now have to look elsewhere for lefty bullpen help. |
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| Jun 1 2011 | The Red Sox announced that Hill sustained a left forearm injury during Wednesday's game, the Boston Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill appeared to suffer an elbow injury, but apparently he passed all preliminary tests for ligament damage in his elbow and is dealing with a forearm issue instead. Though the injury itself is not good news, it is encouraging to hear that Hill likely avoided a much more serious elbow injury. Expect another update on Hill's status after the results of his MRI are released. |
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| May 30 2011 | Hill tossed a scoreless inning of relief Sunday, giving him 14 straight appearances with a run allowed in a Boston uniform. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox are getting some good relief work from guys like Hill and Matt Albers (two innings Sunday) while Dan Wheeler and Bobby Jenks struggled out of the gate. |
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| May 26 2011 | Hill came on in the seventh inning Tuesday with two outs and men on first and third and got out of the jam. He went on to throw 1.1 scoreless innings and picked up his third hold of the season in Boston's win over Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Daniel Bard was not available for use Tuesday night and it was interesting to see Red Sox manager Terry Francona go with Hill, who has been rock steady out of the pen for Boston. In seven appearances, he hasn't allowed a run with 10 strikeouts and two walks in 7.0 innings. |
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| May 11 2011 | Hill pitched 1.1 scoreless innings Tuesday night in Boston's loss to Toronto. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill came on in the sixth inning with one out and two men on and got out of that jam. Ten of his 15 pitches were for strikes and he's not been scored on in his three appearances since being called up. |
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| May 9 2011 | Hill had his second straight scoreless appearance in Saturday's win over the Twins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill pitched himself into and then out of trouble in the sixth inning. After a walk and a hit-batsman, he induced a 3-6-1 double-play and struck out a batter to preserve Boston's 2-0 lead. |
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| May 6 2011 | Hill, who was called up to Boston on Thursday, pitched 1.1 scoreless innings in the Red Sox' loss to the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander gave up one hit and struck out two. Hill becomes Boston's second lefty out of the pen and could work his way into a bigger role as Hideki Okajima has not been special since his callup. |
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| May 5 2011 | Hill has been called up by the Red Sox, Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: No word yet as to how the Red Sox are clearing a space on the 40-man roster for him, but Hill will join a Red Sox bullpen that placed Bobby Jenks and Dan Wheeler on the 15-day DL Thursday. |
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| Mar 26 2011 | Hill will open the season at Triple-A Pawtucket, the Boston Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has changed his delivery to a side-arm one and he's still adjusting to the transition. "I think he needs to stay with it," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said of Hill's sidearm motion. "It's still a little bit of a work in progress. It would be hard not to be, but I think there's enough there to really like. Just (needs) some repetition and some consistency." |
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| Mar 12 2011 | Hill, who is changing to a sidearm delivery this spring, is still keeping an over-the-top breaking ball in his arsenal, the Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "He's experimenting a little bit throwing the breaking ball up top," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "That's been the one he's left up. I've seen it four times now, but it's something he wants to keep in his arsenal but he's going to have to command it." Hill pitched a scoreless inning Friday, giving up a hit but also inducing a ground ball out on the curve. |
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| Mar 7 2011 | Hill retired six of the seven batters he faced in Boston's exhibition loss to the Mets on Sunday, the Boston Globe reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has changed up his arm-angle in 2011, going to a sidearm delivery, but is still getting comfortable with it. He's still fighting it a little, but the lefty has shown some promise with it and the Red Sox envision it being hard on left-handed hitters. "The consistency will be a big thing with Rich to try and repeat because he has that different arm slot. So the more we get him out there... he's got some life on that fastball and with the arm slot, the breaking ball has a chance to give lefties some trouble," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. |
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| Feb 24 2011 | Hill is throwing exclusively sidearm to start the 2011 season, the Boston Globe reports. Hill toyed around with the idea late last year at the suggestion of former Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is definitely in the mix for one of the final two bullpen spots as Boston searches for at least one left-hander to head north as part of the relief corps. |
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| Dec 16 2010 | Hill has re-signed with the Red Sox and has received an invite to spring training, reports the Boston Globe. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill threw four scoreless innings with the Red Sox in 2010, but more indicative of his current standing is his 5.36 BB/9 rate from Triple-A. If he demonstrates some level of control during spring training, he could be a bullpen option for the team, but don't expect him in a major league rotation or closing role at any point next year. |
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| Oct 12 2010 | The Red Sox outrighted Hill, the Boston Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Hill may opt for free agency next month. |
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| Sep 13 2010 | The Red Sox purchased Hill's contract from Triple-A Pawtucket in time for Monday night's game in Seattle, ESPN Boston reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was signed by Boston as a minor-league free agent after leaving the Cardinals organization in June. He posted a 3-1 record with 55 strikeouts in 53 innings over 19 appearances (six starts) for the PawSox. To make room for Hill, Boston transferred Kevin Youkilis to the 60-day disabled list. |
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| May 19 2010 | Hill has been converted into a reliever for Triple-A Memphis, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If the Cardinals need a lefty in their bullpen later this year, Hill could be the man, but he could elect to become a free agent on June 1 if he's not yet in the majors. |
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| Mar 24 2010 | Hill's start Wednesday may have been his last chance to prove that he belonged in the St. Louis rotation, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill lasted just three innings, throwing 62 pitches and walking three. Kyle McClellan pitched three sparkling innings in relief of Hill. With Jaime Garcia also pitching well this spring, it looks like Hill is headed to Triple-A very soon. |
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| Mar 18 2010 | Hill walked five in three innings Thursday. He also gave up a long home run to Chipper Jones. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill threw 79 pitches, but only 41 were for strikes. He's still in the running for the fifth spot in the rotation, but he's going to have a hard time catching Kyle McClellan if he keeps pitching like this. |
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| Mar 13 2010 | Hill allowed one run on four hits and a walk in two innings of relief Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He faced two batters in his third inning of work, letting up a double and issuing his sole walk. Kyle McClellan, Hill's primary competition in the race for the fifth starter gig, retired the final seven batters he faced in a "B" game. The race is still too early to prognosticate. |
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| Mar 7 2010 | Hill's debut with the Cardinals Sunday was a mixed bag. Though he struck out two and walked none in his two innings of work, he also gave up a home run to light-hitting Brett Carroll. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: More importantly, Hill's competition for the fifth spot in the rotation, Kyle McClellan, was nearly flawless. In three scoreless innings, McClellan struck out four, walked none, and only gave up one hit. Round one of this battle goes to McClellan. |
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| Mar 3 2010 | Hill will make his St. Louis debut on Sunday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill's chief competition for the fifth spot in the rotation, Kyle McClellan, will start Sunday's game, with Hill following him. |
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| Feb 16 2010 | Hill threw from the mound for new pitching coach Dave Duncan on Monday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was once an up-and-comer with the Cubs, but has fallen on hard times the last few years. He'll compete for the fifth spot in the St. Louis rotation this spring. |
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| Jan 26 2010 | Hill has signed a minor league deal with St. Louis that includes an invitation to spring training, the Cards' official site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If anyone can help Hill get back on track and rediscover his 2007 form, it's Cards pitching coach Dave Duncan. He'll be an intriguing player to watch during the spring, especially since improved command could make him worth a look in deeper NL-only leagues, but the low-risk nature of his contract and his lengthy injury history should serve as a reminder that nothing will be guaranteed to him. |
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| Nov 4 2009 | Hill (shoulder) refused his assignment to Triple-A and became a free agent, MASN Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A reunion with the Orioles is possible, but Hill is going to test the free-agent waters to see if there's a better opportunity for him elsewhere. He's struggled to stay healthy over the last two seasons, posting a 61:58 K:BB ratio in 77.1 innings between the Cubs and Orioles around mixed results at Triple-A. |
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| Nov 1 2009 | Hill has been outrighted and removed from the 40-man roster, reports the Baltimore Sun. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill passed through waivers, but has the option of declining the assignment to the minors and becoming a free agent. With his surgery this past August, Hill's arm unlikely to be ready before the start of next season. |
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| Aug 13 2009 | Hill (shoulder) is going to Baltimore's spring training complex, MASN Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill may just be working on some strengthening exercises, but he should be done for the season. |
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| Aug 9 2009 | Hill (shoulder) had successful surgery to repair a tear in his labrum on Friday, the Orioles' official site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He could be ready to throw again when spring training starts up for the 2010 season, but it's unclear if he'll be far enough along to compete for a spot in the rotation or bullpen for Opening Day. |
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| Aug 1 2009 | Hill is leaning toward undergoing surgery on his left shoulder after an arthrogram and MRI revealed a displaced labrum tear, MASN reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill may seek a second opinion, but if he opts for surgery (as seems likely), he'll need six to eight months to recover. Even if he decides to postpone or bypass the surgery, he's still probably done for the year. |
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| Jul 30 2009 | Hill (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day DL Wendesday, the Star Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has been struggling in Baltimore this season with just a 7.80 ERA in 14 games. He said it hasn't been easy pitching with a torn labrum. Right hander Chris Tillman will make his major league debut Wednesday night against the Royals in Hill's place. |
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| Jul 29 2009 | Hill says he's been bothered by shoulder tendinitis and is likely to be placed on the DL, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill may have been a candidate to be sent to the minors or released with his recent struggles (9.53 ERA in July), so a move to the DL where he can rehab in the minors seems likely. |
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| Jul 28 2009 | Hill lasted just 2.1 innings in Monday's game against Kansas City, allowing three runs, four hits and three walks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has struggled this season with an ERA of 7.80 and he may have pitched himself out of a rotation spot with Chris Tillman poised to start on Wednesday. |
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| Jul 25 2009 | Hill will likely get at least one more turn in the rotation, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Trembley met with president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail and pitching coach Rick Kranitz on Friday, and the group apparently decided to give Jason Berken and Hill another chance. Triple-A Norfolk pitcher Chris Tillman will remain in the minors for now. |
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| Jul 24 2009 | Hill's status with the Orioles will be determined Friday, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "You have to be able to perform at this level to continue to pitch," pitching coach Rick Kranitz said. "I don't know if he's going to be back starting again or not. But I do know that you've got to be able to give your team a chance. You've got to be able to go out there and throw the ball over the plate and get us through five, six, seven innings. He hasn't done it, and that's disappointing." Manager Dave Trembley's words were not much more encouraging, a further sign that Hill will at least lose his spot in the rotation. He could move into the bullpen or be released, but we should know more on Friday. |
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| Jul 23 2009 | Hill's rotation spot is in question, MASN Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dave Trembley and President of Baseball Operations Andy MacPhail will meet on Thursday's off day to discuss the future of the rotation. |
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| Jul 22 2009 | Hill was ineffective Tuesday, allowing five runs on three hits and four walks against the Yankees on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill had a difficult task pitching in Yankee Stadium, but he has been awful for a while. He could lose his rotation spot at any moment, but so could Jason Berken. |
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| Jul 19 2009 | Hill will start on Tuesday against the Yankees, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill's appearance out of the bullpen was just to give him an inning to tie him over after several days off. Still, don't use him unless you have to. Hill and Yankee Stadium may not be a good match. |
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| Jul 8 2009 | Hill's next turn in the rotation will be skipped, leaving him with no start before the All-Star break, according to MASN Sports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill will be evaluated after the All-Star break, but he is out of options. The long term outlook is not good given Chris Tillman should be ready any time. |
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| Jul 1 2009 | Hill was pounded for nine runs - seven earned - in 3.1 innings on Tuesday. He coughed up seven hits and three walks and it looks like his spot in the rotation will come with some scrutiny. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has put just one good start together and otherwise he has been ineffective. No way any fantasy player in his right mind will start Hill right now. |
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| Jun 26 2009 | Hill was knocked around for six runs on eight hits in Thursday's loss to Florida. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He did strike out six and walk only one -- the first time all year he didn't walk two or more batters -- but was sunk by two-run homers from Cody Ross and Dan Uggla. There may be a serviceable fantasy pitcher lurking within Hill. The question is whether the Orioles will be patient enough with him to find out. |
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| Jun 20 2009 | Hill allowed two runs in 6.2 innings Friday against the Phillies. He was credited with the win, improving his season record to 3-1. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He walked four, but Hill otherwise stymied a potent Philadelphia lineup. He even drove in a run in the second inning to help his cause. Hill is quite inconsistent, as evidenced by the two poor starts previous to this one, but can be useful in AL-only leagues with the right matchup. |
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| Jun 14 2009 | Hill gave up four runs on five hits over four innings against Atlanta on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He walked three and needed 80 pitches to get through the outing, but Hill failed to provide the Orioles with a quality start for the fifth time in six attempts this season. Until Baltimore brings up their younger arms later on this season, Hill's place in the rotation appears to be safe given the lack of viable alternatives. |
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| Jun 9 2009 | Hill failed to make it out of the first inning in Sunday's start. He faced eight batters, retiring just two of them. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was all over the place, walking four and hitting a batter. This is the reason why the Cubs gave up on him. |
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| Jun 2 2009 | Hill shut out the Mariners over seven innings to get his second win of the year on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill bounced back from a rough start last week to dominate the Mariners. He struck out seven while allowing just two hits and three walks. |
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| May 27 2009 | The Blue Jays had a field day at Hill's expense on Wednesday, blistering him for seven runs - six earned - on six hits and three walks. He was exiled from the game after 3.1 innings and had three strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Adam Eaton released and Koji Uehara heading to the disabled list, Hill's spot is safe for now. He seems to be all over the place with 16 hits allowed and nine walks in 14.2 innings and there is no way to justify starting him at this point. |
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| May 16 2009 | Hill allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks through 5.2 innings against the Royals Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was able to throw strikes, and he showed flashes of that curveball that got everyone excited back in 2007. He faced the minimum number of batters through three innings. The two runs came on a curveball that hung a little too much. Other than that, there was a lot to get excited about. |
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| May 15 2009 | Hill (elbow) will start Saturday's game at Kansas City, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill will make his season debut, but there is doubt over his ability to be efficient. While he had solid numbers in three starts for Triple-A Norfolk (1.35 ERA, 1.05 WHIP) he still walked nine in 13.1 innings. We figure major league hitters will do better than five hits in 13.1 innings. This is not to say he can't be serviceable, but exercise caution and don't expect the Rich Hill circa 2007 to magically make an appearance. However, AL-only leagues should keep him in the queue at the least. |
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| May 13 2009 | Hill could start this weekend but there is no open spot in Baltimore's rotation, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has been productive in four minor league starts, but nine walks in less than 17 innings are still a concern. The Orioles are content to stick with Adam Eaton, Mark Hendrickson and Brad Bergesen in the middle and back of the rotation, but that is tentative. |
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| May 10 2009 | Hill gave up just two hits over six innings with seven strikeouts in a start for Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill could be activated from the DL and return to the rotation next weekend, but it's not clear who he'd replace. |
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| May 2 2009 | Hill will make another rehabilitation start for Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill looked good in Thursday's start, despite the loss -- he struck out five and walked only one. His rehab line thus far: 8 K / 1 BB, .091 BAA. Norfolk isn't exactly a pressure cooker, so it remains to be seen whether Hill can keep his head screwed on right when he returns to the major leagues. The talent is certainly there. |
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| Apr 25 2009 | Hill (elbow) threw three efficient innings in his first rehab assignment, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill allowed one run on one hit and hit a batter, but his velocity was only in the mid-80s. That probably will not be enough for him to click at the major league level. |
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| Apr 22 2009 | Hill (elbow) will throw 60 to 65 pitches in his rehab debut Friday, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His rehab process begins at High-A Frederick, and he should make a few starts at the higher minor league levels. He could be eying the O's rotation in mid-to-late May. |
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| Apr 21 2009 | Hill (elbow) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday or Friday, MASN Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: No word yet as to which affiliate he'll begin with, but the Orioles will almost certainly give Hill a chance in their rotation later on this season if he's healthy and his command is anywhere near what it once was with the Cubs. Don't be surprised if he's on the assignment for something close to the 30-day maximum. |
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| Apr 17 2009 | The Orioles are pleased with a two innings stint Hill (elbow) threw in extended spring training and he could be on his way to minor league rehabilitation, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baltimore's rotation is already fizzling, as Alfredo Simon is hurt and Mark Hendrickson and Adam Eaton have been ineffective. There could certainly be a spot for Hill, but he won't be ready until early-May at the earliest. |
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| Apr 14 2009 | Hill (left elbow) threw a side session before Tuesday's game against the Rangers, according to the Associated Press. Manager Dave Trembley said Hill showed good command throughout the session. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is scheduled to make a pair of two-inning extended spring training appearances starting Friday, with a two-day rest in between. His status will be reevaluated after the weekend, but he could pitch in a minor league game as early late next week. |
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| Apr 9 2009 | Hill (elbow) will throw a side session in Texas next week in front of pitching coach Rick Kranitz before pitching several games in extended spring training, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eventually Hill will need to go on a minor league rehab assignment after extended spring training, so we're looking at a pretty long cycle before he returns. |
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| Mar 29 2009 | Hill (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day DL, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He continues to build his arm strength and may not be ready for a few months. |
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| Mar 23 2009 | Hill (elbow) has officially been ruled out for a spot in Baltimore's rotation at the beginning of the season, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has not pitched in a game this season and the Orioles will try to build up his arm strength in hopes he can crack the rotation in the first few months of the season. |
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| Mar 20 2009 | Hill (elbow) has been inconsistent in his recent bullpen sessions, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill probably won't even be ready for the start of the season and might not be worth touching in any format. Anyone who is throwing a pitch over the head of his pitching coach while the coach stands in the box is not going to be a favorite for a rotation spot. |
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| Mar 16 2009 | Hill (elbow) feels fine after his Sunday bullpen session and is on schedule to throw again on Tuesday, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is still running out of time to compete for a rotation spot, but other candidates have been dropping like flies. |
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| Mar 12 2009 | Hill (elbow) is increasing his workouts and should be ready for his spring debut next week, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has his work cut out for him. He will pitch a side session on Sunday and will have to hurry to impress a skeptical Dave Trembley in time to prove he is worthy of a spot. Manager Trembley has said he doesn't know if Hill will pitch enough this spring in order to make an adequate impression. |
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| Mar 10 2009 | Manager (elbow) Dave Trembley said Hill needs to be back in game action soon in order to have a shot at making the rotation, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This reclamation project appears to be heading south. He isn't even worth that AL-only dollar unless he pitches again in the near future. |
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| Mar 4 2009 | Hill's (elbow) MRI revealed swelling and fluid build-up, but no structural damage, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll play catch on Wednesday, which should help the coaching staff determine a more clear timetable for his return to game action. |
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| Mar 2 2009 | X-rays on Hill's elbow came back negative on Monday, but he'll undergo a precautionary MRI, MASN Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "There's nothing on the X-ray," manager Dave Trembley said. "Now they're going to go with an MRI to rule out every possibility. The guy's getting the whole kitchen sink. They're giving him every conceivable workup possible to rule out everything. The X-ray, nothing, so now they're going to move to an MRI to make sure that's clean, as well." Hill isn't going to pitch on Tuesday regardless of what the MRI reveals, so we'll await the results to see if he'll be healthy enough to compete for job this spring. |
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| Mar 1 2009 | Hill was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday due to stiffness in his left elbow, the team's official site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill, who seems to have an inside track in landing one of the O's three vacant rotation slots, doesn't seem too worried about his elbow issue. "It's just precautionary," said Hill. "We're going to wait another day. Everything's fine, though. I threw [Saturday], played catch. There's no real big concern." |
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| Feb 19 2009 | Hill has had three bullpen sessions in camp and was pleased with his most recent one, MASN reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill couldn't keep the ball down in his second session, but he seems to be working well with pitching coach Rick Kranitz. |
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| Feb 2 2009 | Hill was traded by the Cubs to the Orioles on Monday, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was traded for a player to be named later. This might be the best thing for Hill because he might have a good shot at a spot in the rotation. He though needs to show that he is healthy and has regained his control. He had back spasms last season and a lack of control that kept him in the minors. Hill though did not show that his control was back during the winter league season. At one time Hill had one of the best curve balls in the National League. |
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| Jan 30 2009 | Hill could be traded by the Cubs to the Orioles as early as next week, the Baltimore Sun reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite a horrendous 2008 and winter league performance in Venezuela, there are reportedly three teams interested in the lefty including the Orioles and the Mariners. With former Cubs' official Andy MacPhail now the Orioles president, the two teams have traded recently, mainly with reserve players like outfielder Felix Pie who was traded from the Northsiders to Baltimore earlier this winter. Hill was considered to have one of the best curve balls in the National League a couple of years ago, but was hurt last season because of back spasms and control problems. If he ever gets his control problems in check and is healthy, he could be in the Orioles rotation as early as this season. |
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| Jan 28 2009 | Hill is being sought by three teams who are willing to trade for the lefty hurler with the Cubs, ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If Hill was a righty, would there be this much interest in him3F Probably not especially since he struggled in the Venezuelan winter league again with his control. When Hill was on with the Cubs, he had one of the best curve balls, but he struggled significantly with his control and back problems in 2008. There is no report of which teams are looking to trade for Hill and the Cubs have been talking about moving ahead in 2009 without him in their plans. |
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| Dec 9 2008 | Hill has struggled in the Venezuelan winter league, walking a batter an inning, the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: At this point, his career is in some jeopardy, as he hasn't regained his command since the end of 2007. |
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| Sep 21 2008 | Hill will pitch the first half of the winter league season, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Key for Hill this winter will be to throw strikes and stay healthy. His return next season could bolster an already strong Chicago rotation. |
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| Sep 1 2008 | Hill (back) was recalled by the Cubs and subsequently placed on the 15-day DL on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the off chance that he's able to return this season, the Cubs would be in a position to deploy him as a reliever. |
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| Aug 5 2008 | Hill (back spasms) has been placed on the minor-league DL, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's becoming more and more apparent that Hill, whom many fantasy owners drafted in the middle rounds thinking they may have stolen an ace, will not get back into the MLB this season. |
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| Jul 26 2008 | Hill got through five innings of one-hit ball for High-A Daytona on Thursday, but not before walking five - including two leading off the second inning, followed by a wild pitch and leading to the only run he allowed, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill's not close to being ready for a call-up, and at this point in the year, it's hard to expect much for 2008. |
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| Jul 22 2008 | Hill continues to battle control problems at High-A Daytona, but he insists his problems aren't mental and says he doesn't feel forgotten after the Cubs traded for right-hander Rich Harden, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Hill told the Boston Globe his command problems have nothing to do with ''Steve Blass Disease,'' the mysterious and sudden inability to throw strikes. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: ''I don't even know what Steve Blass Disease is,'' said Hill. ''I hurt my back. You can ask anyone who's ever played the game that when you suffer an injury, especially a pitcher, it throws your mechanics off. That's what happened to me. I don't have anything structurally wrong with my back, but I've had back spasms and I've had to do my rehab and stretching. I'm much better.'' In three minor-league stops Hill has walked 36 batters in 39 2/3 innings. But Hill told the Globe none of his problems are mental. ''Absolutely not,'' he said. ''I can still throw strikes. When I had the back issues, I couldn't throw my changeup where I wanted. Now I'm getting my rhythm back. I'm becoming more aggressive. I know I'm only pitching at 'A' ball, but that doesn't matter. It feels better. I'm more in control. I just feel like I'm getting back to where I was.'' The Cubs plan to move him up the system as his success allows, but there is no timetable for his return. |
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| Jul 19 2008 | Hill's struggles with his command continued into his first start for High-A Daytona Friday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He walked three and gave up six runs (five earned) on six hits in 4 1/3 innings, also striking out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is still a long way away from rejoining the team's rotation. It would probably take at least three or four outstanding minor league starts for the team to consider promoting him. |
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| Jul 10 2008 | Hill, who has been working on his command issues in Arizona, is scheduled for one more start for Rookie-A Mesa before an expected move back to Triple-A Iowa or another minor-league affiliate, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was sharp in his last outing but still has a long way to go before returning to the Cubs. |
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| Jul 6 2008 | Hill threw four scoreless innings for the Mesa rookie league team Sunday, giving up one hit and one walk while striking out six, the Cubs' web site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's still got a long way to go to get back to the majors, but this is the first positive sign from Hill in a while. |
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| Jul 1 2008 | Hill had an awful start for the Cubs Rookie League team in Arizona on Tuesday and might just get shut down indefinitely, the Arlington Daily Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill went one-third of an inning, giving up five runs (four earned) on a hit, three walks and a hit batter. "They've actually discussed that; it might be just best to shut him down totally," manager Lou Piniella said. "I don't know if that's going to happen, but it's been discussed, yes. It's a shame, it really is. This came out of nowhere this spring and fed on itself. The amazing thing is about it is I never even realized he had a problem. I just saw him last year, and he pitched so well. Last spring, he never walked a hitter." |
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| Jun 23 2008 | The Cubs have pulled Hill from the rotation at Triple-A Iowa and sent him to Mesa, Ariz., where he'll work on mechanics in side sessions, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. The team has no timetable for a return to competition, GM Jim Hendry said. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill's had terrible command all season, and at this point, just needs to take a mental health break from competition. It's anyone's guess if and when he'll work these issues out. |
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| Jun 1 2008 | Hill (back) worked three innings for Triple-A Iowa on Friday, giving up three runs to Memphis on a three-run homer, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He gave up two other hits, struck out five and walked three. ''I feel like I'm throwing the ball as well as I have in a long time,'' Hill told the Des Moines Register. ''It's been a couple weeks since I've been in a game, but I feel good after not being able to get into a rhythm since Day 1 of spring training.'' | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He wasn't overpowering, but it's a start. A couple dominant outings at Triple-A is probably all he needs to jump back into the rotation. |
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| May 24 2008 | Hill, who is on Iowa's disabled list with back spasms, was able to throw 50 pitches on the side Thursday, the Cubs' web site reports. The left-hander, who opened the year in the Cubs' rotation, will throw a simulated game on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "We'll see where he's at," manager Lou Piniella said of Hill. If Hill pitches well in his next few starts, he should back in the team's rotation before too long. |
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| May 20 2008 | Hill was placed on Triple-A Iowa's seven-day disabled list Monday because of spasms in his upper back. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This doesn't sound serious, but it will delay Hill's ability to make it back to the majors. |
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| May 17 2008 | Hill left during the third inning of his start at Triple-A Iowa on Friday due to back stiffness, the Cubs' official site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Speaking prior to Saturday's game, Cubs manager Lou Piniella and pitching coach Larry Rothschild were uncertain just how serious Hill's injury is. His overall numbers have been better since the demotion, but Hill has issued eight free passes in just 13.1 innings and it sounds like he's going to be down there until June even if he's healthy. |
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| May 15 2008 | Manager Lou Piniella indicated that Hill will likely stay with Triple-A Iowa for at least a few more starts, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Hill has a 1.69 ERA in his two starts with Iowa, the Cubs want to see him improve his control. Though Hill struck out eight in his last start, he also walked four batters in the game. |
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| May 7 2008 | Hill made his first start for Triple-A Iowa since his demotion Saturday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk in five innings, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill's K:BB ratio in this game bodes well in that it seems his command problems are likely mental rather than injury-related. If he has a few more decent starts, he should be called back up within a few weeks. |
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| May 4 2008 | The Cubs sent Hill to Triple-A prior to Saturday's game against the Cardinals, the Daily Herald reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "We need some innings," said Cubs manager Lou Piniella. "At the same time, we need to get Rich straightened out. I think the consensus was pitching down in Triple-A with much less pressure is the right thing to do. We had a nice talk with him, told him we're holding a rotation spot for him as soon as he gets himself straightened out." Hill's command has been erratic since spring training, but the Cubs seem to be holding out hope that he'll return to their rotation at some point this season. Jon Lieber will become a starter for the time being, while Sean Gallagher has been recalled and he's currently slated to take Lieber's spot in the bullpen. |
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| May 3 2008 | Hill had to be pulled Friday after walking four of the six batters he faced, the Cubs' web site reports. Hill had his last start skipped due to command problems, but clearly that only made matters worse. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's a decent chance that Sean Marshall takes Hill's job in the rotation at this point. It's not merely a matter of Hill pitching poorly - he's overtaxing the entire bullpen almost every time out. |
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| Apr 25 2008 | Hill said being skipped in the rotation for the second time this month won't affect the progress he thinks he has made in his last two starts, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ''It won't make a difference,'' said Hill, who also went eight days between starts after a short, rough outing April 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill still hasn't displayed the excellent command he had in 2007, but we'd be patient for now. |
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| Apr 24 2008 | With Monday's off day, Hill will be skipped the next time through the rotation, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. In fact, the decision to skip Hill had already been made before his outing in Colorado Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That pushes Hill back to May 3 at St. Louis -- giving him nine days off between starts. Essentially, it keeps the other four starters on their regular rest and gives Hill, whose command has been spotty early on, a break. Also, it ensures that he'll miss the Brewers who have hit well against lefties so far this season. |
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| Apr 24 2008 | Hill had a no decision going five innings against the Rockies on Wednesday night giving up three hits, four walks, three strikouts and two earned runs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It took Hill another 80+ pitch count to get through his five innings. This is his second decent outing and Hill should have no worries about his spot in the rotation for now. |
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| Apr 18 2008 | Despite shaky command, Hill held the Pirates to one run on three hits over five innings to pick up his first win of the season Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He needed 82 pitches to get through the five innings, while 46 were thrown for strikes and he issued three free passes. Hill hasn't completely turned the corner, but since he was able to limit the damage on Friday he'll likely stick in the rotation. |
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| Apr 17 2008 | Hill will rejoin the Cubs' rotation on Friday against Pittsburgh, the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was temporarily moved to relief duty after two poor starts but didn't make an appearance while in the bullpen. Hill will receive another chance on Friday, but Jon Lieber and Sean Marshall are waiting in the wings should Hill's struggles continue. |
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| Apr 12 2008 | Hill will rejoin the Cubs' rotation Friday or Saturday against the Pirates, the Cubs' web site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs are going to try to use him in relief sometime during the week just to get him straightened out. Hill hasn't lost his rotation slot yet, but he's on thin ice at this point. That said, even if he were to lose his job, he'd likely get it back if he were able to pitch well in relief. The bottom line is that Hill could be a good buy-low candidate, especially if he gets temporarily bounced from the rotation. |
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| Apr 11 2008 | Hill allowed three earned runs on three hits and four walks Thursday night against Pittsburgh, the Cubs' web site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill needed 72 pitches to complete three innings against the Pirates on Thursday. He struck out three batters but was never able to display much command with his pitches, throwing just 34 for strikes. The Cubs will try to get him straightened out between starts, but there's no indication that he's hurt or that his job is in jeopardy. |
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| Apr 5 2008 | Hill allowed two runs in six innings Friday against the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill walked three batters and hit another, including a costly free pass issued to Mark Loretta with two outs in the fourth. J.R. Towles made him pay with a two-run shot in the next at-bat. |
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| Mar 26 2008 | In his best outing of the spring, Hill allowed just two runs on five hits and a walk over five innings Tuesday. He struck out six. Hill has reworked his delivery over the last four days in an attempt to simplify things. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After battling with his command for most of the spring, Hill finally seemed comfortable on the mound. He'll make his first regular season start on April 4 against the Astros. |
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| Mar 21 2008 | Hill walked six and gave up one hit in 1.1 innings of an abbreviated start against the Rockies Thursday, the Cubs' web site reports. Hill's struggled with his command all spring and has now walked 14. "The ball was really coming out of his hand," manager Lou Piniella said. "He had good velocity, good rotation. He just couldn't throw strikes." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barring a total meltdown in his last two spring starts, there's almost no way Hill won't lock down a rotation spot even though Jason Marquis, Ryan Dempster and Jon Lieber are pitching well. At this point, we wouldn't discount Hill at the draft table. |
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| Mar 16 2008 | Hill gave up two runs on three hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings against the White Sox Saturday, the Cubs' web site reports. He was removed after reaching his pitch count, and developing a little blister under his nail. "I think we're going in the right direction," Hill said. "I'm not concerned about anything. This spring training, it's taken longer to get everything together. I just have to go with it and not hit the panic button." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill's struggled with his command all spring, but at this point, we're not overly worried. He has no health complaints, so it seems likely it's just a matter of Hill finding his groove. |
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| Mar 15 2008 | Hill has struggled mentally this spring, the Cubs' web site reports. "He hasn't had a good spring," manager Lou Piniella said. "He's not throwing the ball nearly as well in spring training as he did last year at this time. It's time for Hill to step it up a little bit." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: We're not overly worried about Hill - he's a lock for the rotation, and as long as he stays healthy, we expect him to right the ship before long. |
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| Mar 12 2008 | Hill got knocked around Monday, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks in two and two-thirds innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: We wouldn't be overly concerned with a poor spring outing in this case - Hill's not battling to make the team, so these early starts are more about him working on pitches and getting a feel. |
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| Mar 1 2008 | Hill is working to improve the timing of his delivery in an attempt limit baserunners from stealing against him, the Cubs' official site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "It's not 100 percent there, but it's a good step in the right direction," Hill said Friday. "Obviously, it was a little erratic trying to get used to being quick to home. The fastball was coming out well, I was locating well with the fastball, and that's always the first thing you work for, and want to see." Cutting down baserunners can only help Hill's ERA and he's quicker to home plate now than he was a year ago. Unless the mechanical tweaks he makes have a negative effect on his command, Hill appears to be on the brink of a breakout season. |
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| Sep 30 2007 | Hill allowed one hit over six shutout innings in Saturday's win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A nice tune-up for Hill leading into the playoffs, while he caps of a breakout 2007 campaign. Hill finishes the regular season with an 11-8 record, along with a 3.92 ERA and 183:62 K:BB ratio. |
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| Sep 12 2007 | Hill allowed three hits and one run over seven innings, striking out seven, in earning his ninth win of the season on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill had lost his previous two September starts -- including a start against Houston. It was only his third win in his last 11 starts. |
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| Aug 24 2007 | Hill allowed just two runs on six hits and a walk Wednesday. He struck out 10 and walked just one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the second straight strong start for Hill. As long as he displays this kind of command, the home runs he tends to allow will be tolerable. |
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| Aug 18 2007 | Hill allowed just one run on three hits and two walks in seven innings Friday. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A strong outing for Hill who's command has been good all year. His one weakness is the long ball, but a solo shot to Albert Pujols was all he allowed on Friday. |
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| Aug 12 2007 | Hill gave up a career-high seven runs in 5.2 innings in Saturday's loss to the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The big hit against Hill was a pinch-hit grand slam by Jamey Carroll. You can safely write this outing off as a Coors Field casualty. |
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| Aug 6 2007 | Hill allowed one run on three hits in seven innings walking two and striking out six in Monday night's loss to the Astros. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has pitched well lately but hasn't received much help from the Cubs offense. He has four consecutive no decisions with a 2.83 ERA in those games walking 12 and striking out 25. |
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| Jul 21 2007 | Hill labored through six innings in Saturday's loss to Arizona, throwing 115 pitches despite holding the Diamondbacks to two runs -- one earned -- on six hits. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struck out six and matched his season-high by walking four, but Arizona didn't pull ahead for good until Stephen Drew homered off Bobby Howry in the eighth inning. Hill has shown good command overall this season (105:38 K:BB), but he's given up too many fly balls and home runs. The key for Hill is to cut down on the long balls and make sure most of the ones he does give up are of the solo variety. |
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| Jul 16 2007 | Hill allowed two runs on four hits in eight innings in Monday night's win over the Giants. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill pitched much better after allowing 11 runs in nine innings in his previous two starts. He had good command and threw just 95 pitches, 66 for strikes. He had been winless in his previous five starts until breaking that streak Monday. |
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| Jul 5 2007 | In his last four starts, Hill's lasted just three innings twice and given up 17 runs over 17 2/3 innings for an 8.66 ERA, the Cubs' Web Site reports. Hill most likely will not pitch in the first series after the All-Star break against Houston. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Lou Piniella is going to talk with him about keeping his cool when things aren't going well, but Hill will remain in the rotation likely taking his turn four or five days after the break. |
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| Jul 4 2007 | Hill gave up six runs on 10 hits and a walk over six innings Wednesday. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Once again the long ball did him in - he allowed a solo shot and a grand slam. Hill's command has been very good this year (more than a 3:1 K:BB ratio), but the 18 home runs allowed have really done him in. Until he learns to generate more ground balls, this will continue to be his Achilles' heel. |
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| Jul 1 2007 | Of the 92 pitches Hill threw over three innings Friday, the Brewers fouled off 37, the Cubs' web site reports. Hill's tinkered with his delivery so far, and thought he was tipping his pitches. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "It's been kind of a roller coaster, up and down," he said of his season. "I've had some really good games, some really bad games. We're working on trying to get consistent. I think we're pretty close." Hill's strikeout rate and strikeout to walk ratio are very good, but the 16 home runs allowed have hurt him. Expect Hill to be okay going forward, but brace yourself when the wind's blowing out at Wrigley or the Cubs play in a hitter's park. |
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| Jun 29 2007 | Hill gave up five earned runs in three innings Friday. He allowed five hits and walked two, and struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There appears to be no in-between for Hill. When opposing teams have gotten to him, they have done it early. Hill has gone three innings in two of his previous three starts. Meanwhile, he threw 92 pitches in just the three innings Friday. His high pitch counts have allowed him to go more than seven innings just twice this season. |
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| Jun 23 2007 | Hill pitched 5.2 innings and gave up only one run on six hits on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill looked like he had fully recovered from the shelling he received in his last start, striking out six batters and lowering his ERA to 3.13. Despite his .500 record Hill has pitched well this season with an 85:29 K:BB ratio and an opponents' batting average of .205. |
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| Jun 18 2007 | Hill gave up five runs and lasted just three innings in Sunday's loss to the Padres. He gave up three home runs and struck out just one batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An ugly outing for Hill, but he had four quality starts in a row before Sunday after a rough stretch in May. We wouldn't get too concerned. |
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| Jun 8 2007 | Hill pitched eight dominant innings Thursday, allowing just one run on three hits and a walk, while striking out 11. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill allowed a solo homer to Andruw Jones, and nine of his 13 ball-in-play outs were fly balls, but when you only walk one and strike out 11, you can get away with that. Hill's going to give up home runs, but with a 3:1 K:BB ratio, most of them will come with the bases empty. |
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| Jun 2 2007 | Hill struck out six over seven innings on Saturday but did not factor in the decision in a loss to the Braves. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Braves were able to put up three runs (just one earned) off of Hill, who allowed just four hits while issuing one walk. Hill's had back-to-back solid starts, but the Cubs have scored just four runs in those games, which, combined with poor bullpen efforts, has kept Hill away from win No. 5. |
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| May 22 2007 | Hill gave up four home runs, and five earned runs overall in a 5-1 loss to San Diego Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has given up 14 runs in 17 innings in his past three starts. He is one of the players who started so hot that there was no where to go but down. He now has four starts allowing four earned runs or more, and five starts allowing less than three runs. |
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| May 5 2007 | Hill gave up one run on six hits to improve to 4-1 on the season in Saturday's win over the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Once again, Hill showed good command as he struck out four and walked just one. His season ERA sits a a tidy 1.73 while he's turned in a quality start in five of his six trips to the hill thus far. |
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| May 1 2007 | Hill pitched well again on Monday, allowing two runs on six hits in seven innings, but the Cubs fell to the Pirates, 3-2. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The loss was no fault of Hill's, who struck out six and walked just one. Zach Duke stymied the Cubs' hitters after giving up two early runs to match Hill's performance. It was good to see Hill bounce back after having his first rough outing of the season against the Brewers. |
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| Apr 25 2007 | Hill gave up four runs on six hits and three walks over 6 2/3 innings Tuesday, the Cubs' Web Site reports. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill gave up home runs to Prince Fielder and Kevin Mench, and eight of the 14 balls put in play off him were in the air. Hill's robust strikeout rate and typically good control should make him valuable all year, but the fly balls and home runs are his Achilles' heel. |
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| Apr 20 2007 | Hill pitched another strong game on Thursday, allowing no runs on just four hits and two walks over seven innings against the Braves. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has allowed only one earned run in 22 innings this season, striking out 18 and walking six. He won't keep this up all year, of course, but the strong start is largely supported by most of his peripheral numbers. Of some concern is that Hill's GB/FB ratio was just .55 heading into the game, but of the 17 balls put into play off him Thursday, only six were in the air. Whether Hill can reduce his tendency to give up fly balls will probably go a long way in determining whether he emerges as one of the top starters in the National League this season. |
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| Apr 14 2007 | Hill tossed seven shutout innings to improve his record to 2-0 in Saturday's win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young lefty finally walked a batter for the first time since last season, issuing four free passes while striking out five on Saturday. Still, he allowed just three hits and avoided trouble when needed while pitching with just a 2-0 lead until he left the game after the seventh inning. He's been impressive in his first two outings this season and is a must pickup in all formats. |
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| Apr 11 2007 | Hill's start on Wednesday against the Astros was postponed due to rain and snow. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game will be made up against the Astros on July 12, the first day after the All-Star break. Hill will have his start pushed back until Saturday, with Carlos Zambrano scheduled to start for the Cubs on Friday. |
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| Apr 6 2007 | Hill took a perfect game into the sixth inning and ended up giving up just one run over seven innings with six strikeouts and no walks in Friday's win over Milwaukee. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: We were high on Hill before the season started due to his strikeout rate and his first start only adds to that outlook. He also showed no signs of the blister problem that plagued him at the end of spring training, but we'll see how his hand feels the next few days. |
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| Apr 4 2007 | Hill's blister passed its test Wednesday, and the Cubs pitcher says he's ready to make his first start of the season Friday against the Brewers, the Cubs' Web Site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The blister, located on the tip of the middle finger on his left hand, forced Hill to end a scheduled throwing session on Sunday in Mesa, Ariz., after one inning. He was able to throw before batting practice on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park. "I'm ready to go," Hill said. Like Ted Lilly, Hill's a big strikeout pitcher who really only needs to avoid giving up the longball to have consistent success. |
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| Apr 3 2007 | Hill, who will start Friday in Milwaukee, was scheduled to throw Sunday in Mesa, Ariz., in a minor league game, but his session lasted one inning, and was cut short because of a blister on the middle finger of his left hand, the Cubs' Web Site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "It'll be all right," Hill said. "It happened twice last year." The problem is that spot is the last part of his hand that touches the ball. He was not going to pick up a baseball Monday, and try to play catch on Tuesday. Hill should be OK, but we'll keep an eye on this nonetheless. |
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| Feb 19 2007 | Hill has a "leg up" on the fourth spot in the Cubs' rotation, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That Hill doesn't have a spot cemented is absurd given his excellent second half last year and the fact that Jason Marquis has for some reason already been awarded the number three slot. There's even talk that if Wade Miller and Mark Prior were healthy, Hill might pitch in long relief. Nonetheless, Miller and Prior both being healthy is a long shot, and it's likely Hill would outpitch Marquis before long in any event. Expect Hill to begin the season in the rotation, with the only concern being his propensity to give up the long ball - especially when the wind is blowing out at Wrigley. |
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| Sep 23 2006 | Hill gave up four runs on four hits in five innings Friday, but struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is a shoo-in to be in the Cubs' rotation next season, and if he stays healthy, could well be among the league leaders in strikeouts. |
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| Sep 16 2006 | Hill threw a two-hit shutout on Saturday and struck out 10 batters as the Cubs beat the Reds, 4-0. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being recalled at the end of July, Hill has gone 6-2 with a 2.65 ERA in 11 starts. He also has 62 strikeouts in 68 innings over that stretch. |
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| Sep 12 2006 | Hill pitched five and two thirds innings Monday, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill won his fifth game of the year, but for some reason, he was permitted to throw 120 pitches for the last place Cubs. |
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| Sep 7 2006 | Hill pitched seven and a third dominant innings Wednesday, allowing just one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out 11. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill is on a very nice run that should vault him into the Cubs rotation next season. If Mark Prior can ever get healthy, a Carlos Zambrano/Prior/Hill rotation front-end would almost guarantee that the Cubs lead the league in strikeouts. |
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| Sep 2 2006 | Hill had another strong start Friday, allowing just one run on five hits and a walk in eight innings. Hill struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has pitched well since his latest callup, and he's got an excellent chance to open 2007 as a member of the Cubs permanent rotation. |
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| Aug 12 2006 | Hill allowed six runs on six hits and five walks in four and two third innings Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A rough outing for Hill after two strong ones, though to be fair, this one took place at Coors Field. While Coors isn't playing as the extreme park it has in the past, that Hill relies heavily on a big breaking curve makes him a candidate to struggle in the thin air. |
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| Aug 7 2006 | Hill gave up just one run on five hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "It's definitely just a mental thing," Hill told the Cubs' Web Site. Hill got shelled in four May starts with the Cubs. "It was the mental side of being able to go out and pitch like I was in Iowa and just attack. That's the bottom line." It looks like Hill might finally be starting to turn the corner in the majors. Given his strikeout upside, he warrants an immediate pickup in NL leagues. |
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| Aug 1 2006 | Hill picked up his first career win on Tuesday, allowing three runs and six hits over eight innings. He issued just one walk and struck out a season-high six batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill entered the game with an ERA of 9.53 in five starts for the Cubs after going 7-1 with an ERA of 1.80 in 15 starts for Triple-A Iowa. |
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| Jul 28 2006 | Hill continued to struggle at the major league level, giving up four runs on six hits and three walks in 3 1/3 innings Thursday, the Cubs' Web Site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dusty Baker said Hill would get another start, though we'd recommend stashing Hill on your bench until he shows any sign that his outstanding minor league numbers translate at the big league level. |
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| Jul 24 2006 | The Cubs will likely call up Hill for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, the Cubs' Web Site reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill posted his second straight 14-strikeout game in Triple-A Iowa's 3-0 win over Memphis on Saturday. The left-hander gave up one hit over 7 1/3 innings to win his sixth straight decision. Hill leads the Pacific Coast League with 135 strikeouts in 100 innings. Despite the great minor league numbers, Hill has had trouble making the transition to the big leagues. He made four starts in May with the Cubs, and was 0-4 with a 9.31 ERA, giving up 23 hits and walking 15 over 19 1/3 innings. There's a lot of upside here, but Hill will have to show better command at the big league level. Given his track record, we'd wait to see how he fares on Thursday before deciding whether to use him. |
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| May 21 2006 | The Cubs optioned Hill to Triple-A Iowa Sunday, the Associated Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill fell to 0-4 with a 9.31 ERA after giving up seven runs in a loss to the White Sox Saturday. Michael Wuertz will replace Hill on the roster. |
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| May 5 2006 | Hill gave up five runs on six hits and two walks in four innings Thursday. He struck out one batter and gave up two home runs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After dominating at Triple-A in April, Hill's command deserted him again in the majors. This has been his pattern since last season, and it remains to be seen whether he'll stay in the rotation for another start. |
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| May 2 2006 | Hill is expected to arrive Monday from Triple-A Iowa and replace Glendon Rusch in the starting rotation Thursday at Arizona, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has been outstanding at Triple-A early on (33/7 K/BB rate in 25 IP), but in the past he's had control problems when arriving in the majors. There's a lot of upside here if Hill can throw strikes and do a better job of keeping the ball in the park. |
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| May 1 2006 | Hill could get called up soon to take over Glendon Rusch's spot in the Cubs' rotation, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unless Hill blows everyone away, this would likely only be temporary as Kerry Wood and Mark Prior are due back in the next few weeks. Hill has been lights out at Triple-A so far, striking out 33 in 25 innings and walking just seven batters. |
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| Mar 30 2006 | Hill was optioned to Triple-A Iowa Wednesday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's still a chance he could be called up when the Cubs need a fifth starter on April 15. |
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| Mar 27 2006 | In his last two outings, Hill has given up one run on five hits over seven innings, the Cubs' Web Site reports. Hill has worked quicker and been more aggressive dealing with hitters during those outings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill had used a quicker tempo in the minors, and for some reason had slowed things down in the big leagues. It remains to be seen whether being quicker and more aggressive will help him over the long haul. For now, he's battling for the fifth starter slot, which won't be needed until April 15. |
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| Mar 21 2006 | Hill allowed no runs or hits with three walks and five strikeouts in three innings Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill's issue has always been control, so the three walks are a red flag despite the otherwise dominant performance. He'll be in the running to be called up for an April 15 start, the first time the Cubs will need a fifth starter. |
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| Mar 17 2006 | The Cubs plan to go with a four-man rotation until April 15, the first time a fifth starter is required, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dusty Baker named Sean Marshall, Angel Guzman, Jae Kuk Ryu and Hill as candidates for that slot. All four are likely to open the season in the minor leagues, with one of them recalled just before April 15 to make the start. We think Hill, the only one with major league experience, would be the most likely choice. |
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| Mar 11 2006 | Hill made his second spring start Friday and gave up four runs on four hits and a walk over two innings, the Cubs' Web Site reports. He served up two home runs and struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "For me, personally, if I keep the ball down and locate my fastball, that's it, I'll have success," Hill said. "Today, a few pitches were up and went out of the park." "He has improved," manager Dusty Baker said. "He made some very good pitches today. Probably the only mistake he made was the 3-1 fastball to [Angels' Chone] Figgins. He got the ball up. He's keeping the ball down better. His curveball was good. He has improved big time from last year at this point to this year. That's what you like to see. We're very pleased and impressed with where he is right now." Hill, who has also been experimenting with a changeup this spring, is likely to start the season at Triple-A. |
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| Mar 1 2006 | Despite Hill's poor showing in the majors last season, the Cubs are still high on him and unlikely to trade him, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has a devastating curveball which was largely responsible for an off-the-charts strikeout rate in the minors last year, but he'll need to improve his command before he has another shot at contributing to the Cubs. |
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| Aug 6 2005 | Hill gave up seven runs on seven hits and two walks in just one and one-third innings Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has great stuff, but his erratic command will result in outings like this from time to time. He's certainly worth stashing away in a keeper league, but he's a big risk for teams looking to make a run down the stretch. |
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| Jul 27 2005 | Manager Dusty Baker wasn't ready Tuesday to commit to Hill as Kerry Wood's permanent replacement, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "I don't know yet, but I don't know why not either," Baker said. "We'll see." Glendon Rusch or Sergio Mitre could also get a start, but given that Hill pitched fairly well, we'd consider him the favorite to make at least one more start. Just keep in mind that Hill has command issues and as such is a big risk. |
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| Jul 26 2005 | Hill pitched decently in his first start for the Cubs Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five batters in five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill was a strikeout machine in the high minors, but he'll have to throw more strikes and keep the ball in the park to have success in the majors. Just 61 of Hill's 98 pitches went for strikes Monday, and given his high minor-league home run rate, Hill's command hasn't caught up to his stuff. Consider Hill a high-upside prospect with a lot of short-term risk. |
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| Jul 24 2005 | Hill will start Monday for the Cubs in place of the injured Kerry Wood, the Associated Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill, who is pitching at Triple-A Iowa, was called up by the Cubs for a stint in June. He made three relief appearances, including 4 1/3 scoreless innings against Milwaukee on June 22. In seven starts at Iowa, Hill was 3-1 with a 4.53 ERA. |
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| Jul 22 2005 | Hill, Sergio Mitre or Glendon Rusch could see some starts for the Cubs in place of the ailing Kerry Wood. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has been a strikeout machine in the high minors this season, but he's given up far too many home runs. Certainly worth a look in keeper leagues, but he'll have to stop leaving pitches over the middle of the plate to succeed in the majors. |
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| Jun 17 2005 | The Cubs planned to talk further about whether Jerome Williams or Hill should be plugged into the No. 5 rotation slot Tuesday in Milwaukee, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Williams allowed four runs (one earned) in six innings Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa against New Orleans. Hill was recalled from Iowa before the Cubs' game Wednesday against Florida and allowed two runs in one inning. Our guess is that Williams will get the nod due to his major league experience, but no decision has been made yet. |
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| Jun 15 2005 | Hill was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and gave up two runs in an inning against Florida on Wednesday. He struck out two batters and walked none. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill will pitch in relief for the Cubs and is a candidate to start when Chicago needs a fifth starter on June 21. He's a good keeper league reserve pickup even if his role is small with the Cubs. He moved up from Double-A this season and has a 116/27 K/BB ratio between the two levels. |
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| Jun 8 2003 | Hill (elbow) is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery with Dr. James Andrews on Thursday, Comcast SportsNet reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hill has a three-quarters tear of his ulnar collateral ligament that needs to be repaired. Following surgery, Hill will have to undertake an exhaustive rehab program that usually takes upwards of a year or longer before a pitcher is ready to return to the majors. |
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