JACK FLAHERTY NEWS

Suffers sixth loss Flaherty (7-6) took the loss Friday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings against the Cubs. He struck out six.

Impact Aside from a four-run third, Flaherty was sharp, but during that tumultuous inning, the right-hander allowed two home runs and an RBI double -- all to left-handed hitters. Coming into the contest, Flaherty had surrendered just three runs over his previous three outings (18.2 innings) and posted a 16:7 K:BB during that stretch. He'd also given up just one home run over his past 10 appearances, and Friday's outing was the first time this season he allowed multiple long balls in the same game. Flaherty started just 32 games from 2020-2022, so it's encouraging to see him pitching on a regular basis in 2023, but he's been a hit-or-miss fantasy option thus far.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fourth consecutive win Flaherty (7-5) got the win over the Nationals on Sunday after allowing three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings.

Impact Flaherty served up a solo home run to Keibert Ruiz in the second but then went on to retire 12 of the next 13 batters before the Nationals eventually tacked on two more in the sixth. It was Flaherty's third straight quality start although it was also the fifth time in his last six outings he's issued multiple walks. The 27-year-old is working with a 4.29 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 96:51 K:BB in 98.2 innings this year. He tentatively lines up to face the Cubs on the road this upcoming week.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flaherty wins 4th straight start and Cardinals beat Nationals 8-4

Jack Flaherty won a fourth straight start for the first time in two years, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Washington 8-4 to open the second half by taking two of three from the N...

JULY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

10 MLB storylines to track in second half of 2023 season

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JULY 13, 2023

Attacking early, Flaherty flashes elite stuff for win MIAMI -- Attacking right from the beginning of games has been a point of emphasis for weeks for Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty, but it...

JULY 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

Tosses another gem Flaherty (6-5) earned the win Thursday, allowing nine hits and two walks over 6.2 scoreless innings against the Marlins. He struck out five.

Impact Flaherty did an incredible job limiting damage Thursday, keeping the Marlins off the scoreboard despite giving up nine hits. The outing marked Flaherty's second consecutive scoreless appearance, showcasing that he's fully recovered from a hip injury that forced him to miss a turn in the rotation in late June. Though the 27-year-old owns a 4.27 ERA on the season (17 starts), the statistic has been inflated by three poor outings in which he's given up 10 runs once and six runs twice. Not including the trio of starts, Flaherty has a more tolerable 2.71 ERA. He's tentatively lined up to toe the rubber in the Cardinals' first game after the All-Star break at home versus the Nationals.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Flaherty throws Cardinals a life preserver, rescues them from sweep in Miami MIAMI — Jack Flaherty delivered the start the Cardinals want more often.

JULY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Benjamin Hochman: Cardinals need to use Jack Flaherty, Jordan Montgomery upturn to reload via trade Against the Yankees on Saturday, Jack Flaherty might've pitched his way into the Yankees' rotation.

JULY 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Hurls six shutout innings Flaherty (5-5) earned the win Saturday, allowing four hits and two walks over six scoreless innings against the Yankees. He struck out four.

Impact Flaherty got himself back on track Saturday after allowing six runs in each of his last two starts. The right-hander only whiffed four batters but produced 11 swinging strikes en route to his fifth win of the season. Flaherty has actually allowed one earned run or fewer in four of his last six starts and was able to lower his ERA from 4.95 to 4.60 with his performance against the Yankees.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Severino, Jack Flaherty open Yankees-Cardinals DH The New York Yankees shuffled their pitching rotation after their scheduled Friday night road game against the St. Louis Cardinals was raine...

JULY 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cleared for Saturday Flaherty (hip) has been cleared to start Saturday against the Yankees, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Flaherty had been lined up to handle Thursday's series finale versus the Astros, but the Cardinals will give him a couple extra days of rest after he was scratched from his last turn in the rotation Sunday in London due to hip discomfort. The 27-year-old right-hander carries a disappointing 4.95 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 80:44 K:BB through 80 innings (15 starts) this season with St. Louis.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for Thursday The Cardinals are still assessing Flaherty (hip) to determine whether he can start Thursday vs. the Astros, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Flaherty, who was scratched from his scheduled start over the weekend with hip discomfort, hasn't pitched since June 19, and could wind up on the injured list if he has to miss another turn in the rotation. Adam Wainwright could start Thursday on normal rest if Flaherty isn't ready, with Jake Woodford and Steven Matz the likely replacement options for the fifth spot in the rotation.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals scratch Flaherty from start Sunday in London and Hicks is out with illness

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday because of hip tightness

JUNE 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched from weekend start Flaherty has been scratched from his start Sunday against the Cubs due to hip discomfort, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Flaherty worked 6.1 innings in his previous outing, so it's unclear when the issue popped up. Assuming it's a short-term absence, the Cardinals shouldn't have an issue filling his spot in the rotation as they have only two games in a five-day stretch that began Thursday. No starter has officially been announced in Flaherty's place.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Settles down after shaky start Flaherty (4-5) earned the win Monday, allowing six runs on 10 hits and one walk over 6.1 innings against the Nationals. He struck out five.

Impact Flaherty allowed five runs through the first two frames, but he was able to keep the Cardinals within striking distance by tossing four straight scoreless innings before getting into trouble again in the seventh. It was just the third time all season that the right-hander had recorded an out in the seventh inning. Despite earning the win Monday, Flaherty has struggled over his last two starts, allowing 20 hits and 12 earned runs with a 8:4 K:BB across 10.2 innings. Before that, he'd allowed three or fewer runs in six straight starts, posting a 2.06 ERA and 1.37 WHIP during that stretch. Flaherty will look to get back on track in his next outing, which is tentatively scheduled during the Cardinals' two-game set versus the Cubs in London.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals: Jack Flaherty forced Oli Marmol's hand to remove Willson Contreras St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty may have had something to do with Oli Marmol's decision to remove Willson Contreras as an everyday...

JUNE 16, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Rough night against San Fran Flaherty (3-5) took the loss Tuesday as the Cardinals were routed 11-3 by the Giants, coughing up six runs on 10 hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander extended his streak of starts without serving up a homer to six, but keeping the ball in the park didn't do him much good Tuesday as the Giants banged out eight singles and two doubles off him. Considering Flaherty had a 1.50 ERA and 33:13 K:BB in 30 innings over those five prior outings, this performance doesn't appear to herald a return to his shakier early-season form. The 27-year-old will look to put the bad night behind him and get back into a groove in his next start, likely to come early next week on the road against the Nationals.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burleson's blast backs Flaherty as Cards snap skid ARLINGTON -- Jack Flaherty was virtually untouchable Wednesday night at Globe Life Field, as he blanked the red-hot Rangers for six innings...

JUNE 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Works through control issues Flaherty allowed three hits and five walks while striking out eight over six shutout innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Flaherty has walked at least four batters in five of his 13 starts this season, but he's 1-1 with three no-decisions in those outings. He was a little less dominant than opposing pitcher Jon Gray, who threw a complete game, but Flaherty was able to keep a challenging lineup in check. He hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his last six starts, and he's given up one run or less in four of them. For the season, he's at a 4.15 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP and 72:40 K:BB through 69.1 innings. The elevated walk rate remains a concern, one Flaherty will look to get back under control in a projected home start versus the Giants next week.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Settles for no-decision Friday Flaherty didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Pirates, allowing one run on six hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander continues to turn his season around. Flaherty gave up one run or less for the third time in his last four starts, exiting the game in line for his fourth win after 101 pitches (61 strikes), but the Cardinals' bullpen fell apart. Over his last five outings, Flaherty has a 2.48 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 28:13 K:BB through 29 innings, He'll look to keep rolling in his next start, likely to come on the road next week against the Rangers.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses quality start Saturday Flaherty allowed one run on seven hits and one walk while striking out four batters over seven innings in a no-decision against Cleveland on Saturday.

Impact Flaherty has struggled mightily with free passes this season -- he entered Saturday with 33 walks over 51 innings -- so it was a a big step in the right direction for him to walk just one batter in the outing. The improved control helped the right-hander tie his season high with seven innings, and he picked up just his third quality start over 11 appearances. Flaherty induced only six swinging strikes and posted a modest four punchouts, but this was nonetheless one of his best starts of the campaign. Though his 4.81 season ERA is nothing to celebrate, it's trending in the right direction again after ballooning to 6.29 following a 2.1 inning, 10-run blowup against the Angels on May 4.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Control issues pop up again Flaherty allowed three runs on four hits and four walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Sunday.

Impact Flaherty has walked four or more batters in four of his 10 starts this season, but he'd done so only once in his last six outings. The Dodgers were able to run up his pitch count quickly, and he exited with 103 pitches (61 strikes) while failing to qualify for the win. The right-hander is now at a 5.29 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 54:33 K:BB through 51 innings this year. He's projected to make his next start on the road in Cleveland.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Flaherty, Cards look to shut down Dodgers in finale St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty searched for command of his fastball during much of this season as his ERA climbed over 6.00

MAY 21, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

In Willson Contreras' return behind plate, Jack Flaherty spins best start yet Flaherty struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings and said of his catcher: "Willson was unbelievable tonight."

MAY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Enjoys best start of campaign Flaherty (3-4) earned the win over Milwaukee on Monday, pitching seven scoreless innings during which he allowed three hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters.

Impact Flaherty had been struggling mightily entering Monday, allowing 18 runs (17 earned) and walking eight batters over his previous 12 innings. He turned things around by limiting the Brewers to three singles and two walks while posting a season-high 10 punchouts. Flaherty racked up 17 swinging strikes in the outing, and he completed seven frames for the first time this season en route to just his second quality start. While this was a very positive start for the veteran, he still has an unimpressive 5.24 ERA on the season. He'll try to build upon this outing in his next start, which is lined up to come against the Dodgers this weekend.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE