BAILEY OBER NEWS

3 Twins takeaways: Bailey Ober cuts up, Carlos Santana thaws out, Jhoan Duran closes in After hitting rock bottom at 7-13, the Twins are riding a seven-game winning streak and have Carlos Correa ready to return.

APRIL 29 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ober dazzles in Twins' series-opening victory ANAHEIM -- If momentum in baseball is only as good as that day’s starting pitcher, the Twins, fresh off a four-game sweep of the White Sox,...

APRIL 27 • MLB.COM

Bailey Ober pitches Twins past Angels in series opener Ober had a no-hitter through five innings and fanned eight over 7 1/3 innings overall.

APRIL 27 • SI.COM

Ober stays hot, Santana homers to help Twins beat Angels 5-3 for 5th straight victory

Bailey Ober took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Carlos Santana homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to five games, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 o...

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bailey Ober helps Twins squeeze past Tigers Bailey Ober logged six strong innings and the Minnesota Twins held off the Detroit Tigers for a 4-3 victory in Minneapolis on Saturday after...

APRIL 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ober throws 6 solid innings as Twins stop 5-game slide by edging Tigers 4-3

Bailey Ober pitched six solid innings, and the Minnesota Twins stopped a five-game slide by edging the Detroit Tigers 4-3

APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'One of those days': Ober looking past rare rough start KANSAS CITY -- The Twins made an uncharacteristic show of doing on-field workouts before Sunday’s game as part of a renewed effort to improv...

MARCH 31 • MLB.COM

2023 MLB playoffs highlights: Rangers, Astros, Phillies, D-Backs get Game 1 wins

The 2023 MLB playoffs continue with Game 1 of all four division series Saturday. Follow along with all the action here!

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Ober to start for Twins against Verlander and Astros in Game 1 of ALDS

Bailey Ober will start for the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Saturday against Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets call for Game 1 Ober will start Saturday against the Astros in Game 1 of the ALDS, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ober wasn't even on the Twins' AL Wild Card Series roster, but he'll be entrusted with the series opener in Houston. The big right-hander was sent to the minors following a midseason swoon, but he returned in September to post a 2.08 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 21.2 innings of work. Ober will be opposed by Justin Verlander in Game 1.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Under consideration for Game 1 Ober is being considered as the Twins mull their starting pitcher options for Saturday's Game 1 of the ALDS in Houston, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Joe Ryan was going to start a potential AL Wild Card Series Game 3 for the Twins, so he's also a candidate for Game 1 of the ALDS and perhaps the favorite for the start. Kenta Maeda is also in the mix. Ober wasn't even on the AL Wild Card Series roster because the team needed only three starters, but he told Hayes that the Twins "have dropped hints he'll pitch at some point" during the ALDS. Ober held a 2.08 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 21.2 innings since rejoining the club on Sept. 15 following a stint in the minors.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sunday's Twins-Colorado game recap Bailey Ober gave up two hits and one run over 6⅔ innings. He struck out nine without issuing a walk.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Punches out nine Ober allowed one run on two hits over 6.2 innings during Sunday's loss to Colorado. He struck out nine and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Ober was terrific aside from coughing up a solo shot to Nolan Jones in the fourth inning. Ober matched his season high with nine punchouts while forcing a season-high 22 whiffs. He gave up two or fewer runs in each of his final four starts of the regular season, registering a 2.08 ERA and a 26:3 K:BB during that stretch. Ober ended the year with a strong 3.43 ERA and 146:29 K:BB through 144.1 innings.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Athletics Ober (8-6) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two hits over five scoreless innings against the Athletics. He struck out eight.

Impact While Ober didn't go deeper than five innings for a ninth consecutive start, he turned in one of his best starts of the season, tying his season high in strikeouts while not allowing a homer for the first time since mid-July. Ober could have a tougher time in his next projected start, which will come Sunday against the Rockies at Coors Field.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two runs in no-decision Ober did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks over five innings against the Reds while striking out three.

Impact Ober surrendered just two runs on the afternoon despite allowing the leadoff man to reach base in three of the five innings in which he appeared. He's now allowed two runs in four of his last five starts and has surrendered at least one homer in 10 straight. It also marked the third time in his last five outings that he's issued at three walks, though he still carries a solid 9:3 K:BB through two September starts to along with a 3.60 ERA.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking in rotation Ober will make a start during the team's upcoming series against the Reds, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Ober made an effective start Friday night against the White Sox, which was enough to convince the Twins to keep him in the rotation. He'd line up to retake the mound Wednesday on full rest, though the team hasn't made it official which day he will start. Dallas Keuchel will shift to a relief role.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects win in return to rotation Ober (7-6) picked up the win Friday, giving up two runs on five hits over five innings in a 10-2 victory over the White Sox. He struck out six without walking a batter.

Impact Ober tossed 60 of 93 pitches for strikes as he made his first start in the big leagues since Aug. 27 and recorded his first MLB win since July 18, blanking Chicago for four frames until Elvis Andrus tagged him for a two-run homer in the fifth. Ober may have only been making a spot start, but with Dallas Keuchel stumbling to an 8.03 ERA through his first three outings in September, the Twins may elect to keep the right-hander in the rotation for the last couple weeks of the regular season instead.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled for spot start Ober was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Ober will make a spot start for the Twins on Friday against the White Sox as the Twins given their regular rotation members a little breather in the final month of the regular season. The tall right-hander struck out three over five innings of one-run ball in his last start for St. Paul. Ober posted a 2.61 ERA for the Twins in the first half but was demoted after holding a 5.85 ERA in eight starts after the break.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With Bailey Ober back, Twins try to keep White Sox reeling Following a surprise sojourn to Triple-A for the past two weeks, Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober will return to the rotation Friday...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Bailey Ober back in Twins rotation after brief demotion to St. Paul, will start Friday Ober, who had been in the rotation for most of the season, made only one start with the Saints as the Twins attempt to limit his workload.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Could get start Friday Ober could start for the Twins on Friday versus the White Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pablo Lopez would be on regular rest, but the Twins have TBA listed and it looks like they'll use it as an opportunity to give their regular rotation members some extra rest. Ober last pitched for Triple-A St. Paul on Sept. 9, so he would be on five days' rest Friday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins option Ober to Triple-A, activate Funderburk MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota rotation saga has taken another unexpected turn. The Twins optioned Bailey Ober to Triple-A St. Paul ahead of M...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Twins option Bailey Ober to Triple-A, Dallas Keuchel likely to take rotation spot Left-hander reliver Kody Funderburk, a 15th-round draft pick in 2018 who started the season at Class AA Wichita, has been called up in Ober'...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins option starting pitcher Bailey Ober down to Triple-A with his workload in mind

The Minnesota Twins have optioned starting pitcher Bailey Ober to Triple-A St. Paul

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down Ober was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Twins have sent Ober to the minor leagues to make room for Kody Funderburk. Ober has struggled in five August starts, posting a 5.63 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with a 25:8 K:BB across 24 innings. The right-hander will be a candidate to rejoin the squad when rosters expand, given his 3.67 ERA through 22 starts (122.2 frames) so far this season.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE