ALEX COBB NEWS

Betting on mechanical changes Cobb visited Driveline Baseball over the offseason and worked on some mechanical changes, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Angels need the 33-year-old to be something other than he's been thus far in his 30s, as he's struggled to a 5.10 ERA over the last three seasons. Driveline has a deserved reputation for making pitchers suddenly more productive, though a trip there doesn't guarantee anyone's problems will be instantly solved. The report perhaps makes Cobb more interesting than most pitchers his age with his recent track record, but he'll have to demonstrate a new level of performance on the field before he becomes a truly compelling fantasy option.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AL West teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani, Angels agree on $8.5 million, 2-year contract

Shohei Ohtani agreed to an $8.5 million, two-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, avoiding arbitration

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles to sign RHP Félix Hernández to minor league deal

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to sign veteran right-hander Félix Hernández to a minor league contract

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On move to Halos The Angels acquired Cobb in a trade with the Orioles on Monday, Dan Connolly and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report.

Impact The exact terms of the trade remain unknown, but Baltimore is unlikely to get a major prospect in return, assuming the Angels are covering a portion of the $15 million Cobb is owed in 2021. Over his three seasons in Baltimore, Cobb didn't emerge as the frontline starter the Orioles had hoped they were getting after inking him to a four-year, $57 million deal in the 2017-18 offseason. In addition to missing extended time due to injuries, Cobb wasn't particularly effective when he was healthy enough to pitch, submitting a 5.10 ERA (5.22 FIP), 1.42 WHIP and 6.1 K/9 in 41 starts for Baltimore. With his new organization, the 33-year-old right-hander won't be assured a rotation spot, as the Angels already have Dylan Bundy, Shohei Ohtani, Andrew Heaney, Griffin Canning and Jose Quintana on hand as starting candidates.

FEBRUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to second win Cobb (2-5) picked up the win in Thursday's 13-1 rout of the Red Sox, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over seven innings, He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander gave up his only run in the fifth inning, at which point the O's already held an 8-0 lead. Cobb finished the season on a high note, delivering quality starts in each of his final two outings, and with one year remaining on his current contract his 4.30 ERA and 38:18 K:BB through 52.1 innings should keep him in Baltimore's rotation plans to begin 2021.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hays, Orioles bash Red Sox 13-1 to avoid last in AL East

José Iglesias, Pat Valaika and Austin Hays homered, and Alex Cobb pitched seven effective innings to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the Boston Red Sox 13-1 in a struggle for last...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Cobb dominates, Orioles bats wake up in 13-1 win over Red Sox Alex Cobb’s effort in the Orioles' 13-1 win over the Red Sox on Thursday night to avoid a series sweep was the seventh of his 10 starts in w...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Blue Jays top Yanks, back in playoffs for 1st time since '16

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston's Verdugo puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Orioles

Verdugo takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with Orioles

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eovaldi's solid outing, Devers' hit lift Sox over O's 9-1

Nathan Eovaldi struck out eight over six scoreless innings, Rafael Devers hit a three-run double that capped a six-run third and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-1 o...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore Orioles Alex Cobb Better in Second Post-IL Outing The Baltimore Orioles ended Friday night with a 2-1 loss, their 18th one-run game of the season. Unfortunately, this Baltimore Orioles have...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Modest effort in loss Cobb (1-5) allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five across six innings as he took the loss Friday against the Rays.

Impact Cobb was able to keep his team in the game the whole way through as his only mistakes were allowing RBI singles to Nate Lowe in the first inning and Brandon Lowe in the third inning. Unfortunately for him, Tyler Glasnow and the Rays' bullpen were locked in all night and would only allow the Orioles to muster up one run on the night. Cobb has not won a game since his first start of the season but has kept his numbers in check with a 4.76 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 45.1 innings. The southpaw is set to take the mound Thursday in a road matchup against the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Glasnow fans 10 in 5 innings to help Rays beat Orioles 2-1

Tyler Glasnow struck out 10 over five innings to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat Alex Cobb and the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Friday night

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pujols moves past Mays on HR list; A's clinch playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cobb scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Tyler Glasnow on Friday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Alex Cobb

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Date in Baseball

This Date in Baseball for Sept. 21, 2020

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles place Alex Cobb on injured list The Orioles scratched right-hander Alex Cobb prior to Friday’s doubleheader against the Yankees, tabbing righty Thomas Eshelman in his place...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Orioles place Alex Cobb on injured list The Orioles scratched right-hander Alex Cobb prior to Friday’s doubleheader against the Yankees, tabbing righty Thomas Eshelman in his place...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Orioles place Alex Cobb on injured list Manager Brandon Hyde said of Cobb’s injured list move, "We’re just following protocol."

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • CAMDENCHAT.COM

Lands on injured list Cobb was placed on the injured list for unspecified reasons Friday.

Impact The 32-year-old was scheduled to start Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees, but he's now sidelined by the undisclosed issue. Given the lack of information regarding his status, it's unclear when Cobb is expected to return.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders four earned runs Cobb (1-3) allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out two across four innings to take the loss Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Cobb ran into trouble immediately, getting two outs in the first inning before allowing three consecutive batters to reach base and two runners to cross the plate. He settled in until the fourth frame, when he was tagged for three additional runs -- only two of which were earned. Cobb has largely been effective this season, surrendering three or fewer earned runs in five of his seven starts. On the other hand, he's now been charged with 11 runs across his last last three outings, spanning 15.2 frames. Overall, he has a 4.33 ERA with a 24:12 K:BB across 35.1 innings for the season. Cobb is in line to take his next turn through the rotation Friday against the Yankees.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Walker sharp in Blue Jays debut, a 5-0 win over Orioles

Taijuan Walker pitched six shutout innings in his Toronto debut and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio each had two-run singles as the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees beat Mets 2-1 to stop 7-game slide

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles take 3-game skid into matchup with Blue Jays

Baltimore will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Orioles take on Toronto

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS