COLE SULSER NEWS

Falters in Monday's loss Sulser (4-4) took the loss Monday versus Kansas City. He allowed two runs on four hits with one strikeout in one inning.

Impact The 31-year-old was responsible for Kansas City's two-run rally in the eighth inning that erased a narrow Baltimore lead. Sulser has allowed runs to score in four of his last seven outings, and he's taken a 1-2 record with a save and two blown saves in that span. For the year, he owns a 3.27 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 67:21 K:BB in 52.1 innings with six saves, three blown saves and three holds. Save chances have been rare in Baltimore this year, and Sulser's recent inconsistency adds another layer of risk for fantasy managers despite his solid season ratios.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benintendi's hit, catch lead Royals over Orioles 3-2

Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, then reached above the left field wall to take away a potential tying home run in the ninth, sending the Kansas City R...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akin, Orioles to face Kluber, Yankees

The Yankees will roll out Corey Kluber to the mound Sunday and the Orioles will give Keegan Akin the start

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects win Saturday Sulser (4-3) struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Saturday over the Yankees.

Impact The right-hander got Anthony Rizzo to fly out in the eighth inning, and Baltimore went ahead in the ninth. Sulser had no trouble in the bottom of the ninth, securing his first win since July 25. The 31-year-old lowered his ERA to 2.98 with a 1.17 WHIP and 66:21 K:BB through 51.1 innings. He'll continue to see high-leverage usage over the final month of the season, as he's logged six saves and three holds in 50 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

O's rally against Chapman, win after nearly no-hitting Yanks

Aroldis Chapman gave up Pedro Severino’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees lost to Baltimore 4-3 after the last-place Ori...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cortes Jr. expected to start for the Yankees against the Orioles

The Yankees will send Nestor Cortes Jr. to the mound Friday and the Orioles will give John Means the start

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches sixth save Sulser struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his sixth save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact The 31-year-old remains the top closing option in the O's bullpen by default, but Tuesday's save was Sulser's only one in August. On the season, he sports a 3.12 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 63:21 K:BB through 49 innings.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akin wins consecutive starts, leads Orioles past Jays 4-2

Keegan Akin allowed one run through five innings and won consecutive starts for the first time, Ramón Urías hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes third loss Sulser (3-3) took the loss Saturday versus Tampa Bay. He allowed two runs on two hits and a walk with one strikeout in one inning.

Impact Sulser surrendered a two-run home run to Randy Arozarena in the eighth inning, turning a one-run lead into a one-run deficit. It'll count as Sulser's second blown save of the year. He's given up five runs in 8.2 innings across nine outings in August. The right-hander has a solid 3.19 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 62:21 K:BB through 48 innings overall, but he's been trending slightly in the wrong direction lately. He's added five saves and three holds in 47 outings.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena HR in 8th, Rays keep pecking away at Orioles

Randy Arozarena hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bays Rays continued their dominance over the Baltimore Orioles with a 4-3 victory

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bundy expected to start for the Angels against Orioles

The Angels will start Dylan Bundy on Tuesday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Spenser Watkins

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs scoreless inning Sulser struck out one and walked one in a scoreless inning during Thursday's 7-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact While Sulser has seen high-leverage work as recently as late July, Baltimore's 15-game losing streak has left him little opportunity to pitch with the team ahead. The 31-year-old has given up two runs on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings through six August appearances. He owns a reasonable 2.80 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 56:20 K:BB across 45 innings while adding five saves and three holds this year.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillips' slam caps Rays' comeback in 9-6 win over Orioles

Brett Phillips capped his first career two-homer game with a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-6 for a thr...

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rizzo delivers again for new team, Yankees rout Orioles 10-3

Recently acquired Anthony Rizzo homered again,  DJ LeMahieu drove in four runs and the New York Yankees cruised to a 10-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Wednesday Sulser (3-2) allowed a run on one hit and a walk with one strikeout in one inning, taking the loss versus the Yankees on Wednesday.

Impact The right-hander worked efficiently in the sixth inning, but he walked the first batter he faced in the seventh. Paul Fry came on in relief and allowed the inherited runner to score the go-ahead run, which resulted in Sulser getting charged with the loss. The 31-year-old has seen more high-leverage work lately, but he made a rather early appearance in a tied game, and his scoreless streak ended at 6.2 innings over eight appearances. He has a 2.90 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 55:19 K:BB through 40.1 innings overall.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs fifth save Sulser struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over Detroit.

Impact The right-hander has produced a 6.2-inning scoreless streak in eight appearances since the All-Star break. Sulser has also matched the career-high five saves he posted last season. He appears to be the favorite for closing duties in Baltimore currently, and he sports a 2.75 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 54:18 K:BB through 39.1 innings on the year.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Means, Franco lead Orioles to 5-2 win over Tigers

John Means struck out six in six strong innings, Maikel Franco homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures fourth save Sulser struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his fourth save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Tigers.

Impact Paul Fry closed out the seventh inning while Dillon Tate had to bail out Tanner Scott in the eighth, leaving closing duties to Sulser. The 31-year-old has reeled off seven straight scoreless appearances, picking up one win, one save and one hold over that stretch, and on the season he sports a 2.82 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 52:18 K:BB through 38.1 innings.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harvey, Severino power Orioles to 4-3 win over Tigers

Matt Harvey extended his shutout streak to 18 1/3 innings and Pedro Severino homered twice as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win Sulser (3-2) tossed a perfect third of an inning to earn the win over the Nationals on Sunday.

Impact Sulser entered Sunday's game with runners on first and second in the top of the ninth inning. The right-hander was able to record the final out of the inning to keep the deficit at one run, and he earned his third win of the year when the Orioles came back in the bottom half of the frame. Sulser hasn't allowed a run in 3.2 innings across his last five appearances, and he should continue to see high-leverage opportunities.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles complete three-game sweep of Nationals with 5-4 win

Ryan McKenna scored on a grounder by Ramon Urías for the winning run as the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 5-4 victory

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore rookie Watkins pitches Orioles to 6-1 win vs Rays

Rookie right-hander Spenser Watkins gave up one run in six innings as the Baltimore Orioles tied a season high with their third consecutive win, 6-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes blown save Sulser allowed a run on one hit in two-thirds of an inning, taking a blown save versus the White Sox on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander's strong June put him in the closer conversation in Baltimore, but he's now allowed five runs in just two innings across three July appearances. Sulser entered Sunday's game in the sixth inning and gave up a three-run home run to Andrew Vaughn, with two of those runs charged to Paul Fry. Through 32.2 innings overall, Sulser has a 3.31 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB. He'll likely continue to see time in high-leverage roles, as Baltimore has few dependable arms in its bullpen.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Engel's HR in 10th propels White Sox to season sweep of O's

Adam Engel hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox rolled into the All-Star break with a 7-5 victory over Baltimore to complete a season sweep of the Ori...

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers first loss of 2021 Sulser (2-1) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out a batter over a third of an inning as he took the loss Sunday against the Angels.

Impact Sulser was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth and completely imploded. He walked the leadoff batter and proceeded to give up back-to-back singles before Juan Lagares ended the game with a two-run double. Sulser had previously put up five consecutive scoreless outings before Sunday's meltdown and now owns a 2.61 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 44:13 K:BB over 31 innings.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE