BAILEY OBER NEWS

Twins rookie Bailey Ober starts against Astros ace Zack Greinke Houston had the best record in the American League until the Twins won Thursday's series opener.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Could see reduced workload Minnesota is considering reducing Ober's workload the rest of the season since he didn't pitch in 2020 and has never thrown more than 78 innings in a season, the Minneapolis Star T...

Impact The Twins are limiting him to about 80 pitches per start and could give him extra rest between starts late in the season. Even though he sports a 4.94 ERA, Ober has been a pleasant surprise for the Twins with a 9.7 K/BB and 2.7 BB/9. He could put himself in position for a spot in the 2022 rotation with a strong finish to the season.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out six in no-decision Ober allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk with six strikeouts through four innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Ober inherited an early 7-0 lead Saturday night and did his part to ensure the Cardinals couldn't stage a comeback. The only damage against his line came on a Harrison Bader RBI base hit in the fourth inning. Saturday marked his first start since in which he didn't allow multiple earned runs since July 5. His six strikeouts were one shy of his career high. The rookie has been a reliable option for the Twins since joining the rotation full-time in June. However, Minnesota's reluctance to allow Ober to go deep into ballgames limits his ability to accrue wins.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in no-decision Ober allowed two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out four across 5.1 innings in the loss to the Angels on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Ober surrendered a fifth-inning home run to Max Stassi to tie the game. He was relieved with one out in the sixth inning. It was his longest start of the season. The 25-year-old has a 5.19 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP over 43.1 innings. His next start is scheduled for Saturday in St. Louis.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed results against White Sox Ober allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings against the White Sox on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Ober picked up his first major league victory after tossing five shutout innings against the White Sox earlier this month but was not as sharp this time out. The White Sox got to him for two quick runs in the first inning and then Yoan Moncada delivered a big blow with a two-run homer in the third to make it a 4-1 ballgame. Ober has yet to go more than five innings in any of his nine starts and is averaging just over 70 pitches per outing, making it difficult for him to be in line for a win. The 25-year-old currently owns a 5.45 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB over 38 innings. He's currently lined up for a meeting with the Angels over the weekend.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ober expected to start for the Twins against White Sox

The Twins will start Bailey Ober on Tuesday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Dallas Keuchel

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start this weekend Ober won't start during the three-game series against the Tigers this weekend, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander was originally penciled in as Saturday's starter, but he'll be pushed back following the postponement of Friday's doubleheader. Charlie Barnes and Kenta Maeda will start in Saturday's twin bill, while J.A. Happ pitches Sunday. The Twins have another doubleheader on tap Monday versus the White Sox, so Ober should be back on the mound before too long.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ober expected to start for Minnesota against Detroit

The Twins will send Bailey Ober to the mound Saturday and the Tigers will give Kyle Funkhouser the start

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects first win Ober (1-1) picked up the win Monday, giving up two hits and three walks over five scoreless innings in an 8-5 victory over the White Sox. He struck out seven.

Impact The rookie right-hander turned in his best start yet, tossing 57 of 93 pitches for strikes as he recorded his first career win in the majors. Ober has yet to pitch longer than five innings in a start, however, which will make it difficult for him to return to the win column even when he pitches well. On the season, he has a 4.85 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 33:9 K:BB through 29.2 innings.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ober wins 1st, Kepler hits 2 homers, Twins top White Sox 8-5

Rookie Bailey Ober pitched five scoreless innings for his first major league victory, Max Kepler homered twice and the Minnesota Twins held off the Chicago White Sox 8-5

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ober expected to start for Minnesota against Chicago

The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Monday and the Twins are expected to counter with Bailey Ober

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roughed up by Pale Hose Ober (0-1) was handed his first career loss after giving up five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three across 3.1 innings in a 13-3 defeat at the hands of the Wh...

Impact Four of the five runs Ober allowed came via the long ball, with all of Brian Goodwin, Andrew Vaughn and Jose Abreu taking him deep between the second and third innings. The rookie right-hander has now served up seven home runs in 24.2 innings, taking most of the shine off a strong 26:6 K:BB.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in no-decision Ober gave up four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.1 innings during Tuesday's 10-7 loss to the Reds. He had two strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Impact The 25-year-old only allowed a solo homer to Tucker Barnhart through four frames, but the Reds tagged him for three runs during the fifth inning, prompting his exit. It breaks a run of three strong starts for the right-hander, as he surrendered three runs over his previous 13 frames. Ober has a 4.64 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB over 21.1 innings this season.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Without Byron Buxton, Twins finish series against Reds with Bailey Ober on mound Gilberto Celestino was promoted from Class AAA St. Paul to replace Byron Buxton, who broke a finger on Monday night.

JUNE 22, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Tosses four scoreless frames Ober didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Mariners after tossing four scoreless innings, giving up one hit and fanning six.

Impact Ober entered this game having allowed three home runs in just 13 innings, but he managed to keep the ball in the park and delivered his best outing of the campaign. While it remains to be seen if manager Rocco Baldelli wants to keep him in the rotation going forward, this outing was certainly a step in the right direction for the young hurler. He owns a 3.71 ERA in 17 innings across four starts.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soft-tosser no more: Bailey Ober's velo breakthrough has Twins dreaming big about 6-foot-9 starter "Some people would call him an outlier," Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson said of Bailey Ober.

JUNE 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nelson Cruz and Bailey Ober lift Twins over Mariners 7-2 Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer against his former team, rookie starter Bailey Ober struck out six and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattl...

JUNE 17, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Stays in rotation Ober is scheduled to stay in the Minnesota rotation for at least one more start, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "I'd like for Bailey to get on a nice routine right now," manag...

Impact Ober will take the place of Matt Shoemaker, who has moved to the bullpen. Ober has a solid 10.4 K/9 and 1.4 BB/9, but has given up three home runs in 13 innings. He'll need to keep the ball in the park to keep a spot in the rotation. With the Twins far behind in the standings, they're likely to give Ober and other young pitchers extended trials in the rotation.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out seven over five frames Ober did not factor in the decision Friday versus Houston, pitching five innings and allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven.

Impact In the third start of his career, Ober made it through five innings for the first time and racked up a career-best seven punchouts. He gave up seven hits -- including a fifth-inning homer off the bat of Jose Altuve -- but threw 52 of 72 pitches for strikes and issued only one free pass. Given the strength of the outing against baseball's top run-scoring offense, Ober figures to be lined up for another start. If he gets that opportunity, it is tentatively scheduled to take place at Seattle on Wednesday.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gleeman: Twins announce that Bailey Ober, not Matt... - The Athletic Twins announce that Bailey Ober, not Matt Shoemaker, will start tonight vs. the Astros. Shoemaker, who has a 7.28 ERA in 11 starts this seas...

JUNE 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Receives starting nod Friday Ober will start Friday's game against the Astros, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 25-year-old allowed one run over four frames during his previous start June 6, and he'll receive another look Friday while Matt Shoemaker shifts to the bullpen. Ober figures to remain in the rotation with another solid performance, though he'll have a tough matchup versus Houston.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey Ober gets nod over Griffin Jax for Twins' series finale against the Royals In his second big-league start, Bailey Ober gave up one run on five hits in four innings while striking out four. The 6-9 righthander did no...

JUNE 7, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Allows one run in no-decision Ober allowed a run on five hits over four innings in Sunday's win over the Royals. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Sunday was Ober's first MLB appearance since he was tagged for four runs in as many innings on May 18. The only run to score on him came on a fourth-inning single by Andrew Benintendi. The 6-foot-9 rookie has shown some promise with Triple-A St. Paul this season, registering a 2.81 ERA with 21 strikeouts in four appearances. Ober may not get another turn in the rotation but could continue making spot starts as necessary.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled ahead of Sunday start Ober was officially recalled from Triple-A St. Paul prior to his start against the Royals on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The Twins announced Saturday that Ober would take the ball Sunday, and now he's been officially added to the major-league roster. The right-hander will be looking to improve on his previous big league start, in which he allowed four runs across four innings against the White Sox on May 18. Shaun Anderson (blisters) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding roster move.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ober scheduled to start for Minnesota against Kansas City

The Royals will roll out Brady Singer to the mound Sunday and the Twins plan to give Bailey Ober the start

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS