Royals rookie Melendez delivers in 8-3 win over White Sox
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 8-3AUGUST 11, 2022 • Associated Press
JAKE DIEKMAN
Strong start with White Sox Diekman threw a scoreless seventh inning with two strikeouts to earn a hold Wednesday against the Royals.
Impact The White Sox have wasted no time utilizing their only acquisition at the trade deadline, as Diekman has pitched both Tuesday and Wednesday. He worked the sixth and seventh innings respectively, tallying a hold on each occasion. Though Diekman won't factor into the saves picture without a number of injuries in the bullpen, it appears that he will have a high-leverage role with his new club.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lance Lynn, Jose Abreu lift White Sox over Royals 4-1
Lance Lynn threw four-hit ball over six innings, Jose Abreu homered for the second consecutive game and Eloy Jiménez hit three singles as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City...AUGUST 3, 2022 • Associated Press
Jiménez drives in 4, Abreu homers, White Sox beat Royals 9-2
Eloy Jiménez had three hits and four RBIs, José Abreu homered and the Chicago White Sox pounded the Kansas City Royals 9-2AUGUST 3, 2022 • Associated Press
White Sox activate center fielder Robert from 10-day IL
The Chicago White Sox activated center fielder Luis Robert from the 10-day injured list after the slugger and gold glove winner was sidelined because of blurred vision and lighthea...AUGUST 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Red Sox get Hosmer from Padres; keep Martinez, Bogaerts
The Boston Red Sox swooped in to grab Eric Hosmer when the Padres first baseman vetoed a move to the Nationals as part of the blockbuster Juan Soto tradeAUGUST 2, 2022 • Associated Press
James Fegan: "One of the better teammates I've played with,"... - The Athletic "One of the better teammates I've played with," said Liam Hendriks of Jake Diekman. "He's got one of, if not the highest ceilings of any lef...
AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
White Sox fill a small need with Jake Diekman, declare victory for Seby Zavala Jake Diekman is established — 35 years old, in his 11th season with a career 112 ERA+.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Christian Vázquez, Jake Diekman dealt as Red Sox make trio of Monday moves - The Boston Globe Just over an hour before the first pitch of the Red Sox game in Houston, the two teams agreed on a deal for Boston's starting catcher, with...
AUGUST 2, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Montas to Yankees, Mancini to Astros ahead of trade deadline
The trade market got busy ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, with the New York Yankees acquiring pitcher Frankie Montas from Oakland for four prospectsAUGUST 2, 2022 • Associated Press
James Fegan: It seems like the old teammate that Rick Hahn... - The Athletic It seems like the old teammate that Rick Hahn was talking to Liam Hendriks about Sunday afternoon was lefty reliever Jake Diekman, acquired...
AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
White Sox acquire lefty reliever Diekman from Red Sox CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox acquired left-handed reliever Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox on Monday for catcher Reese McGuire...
AUGUST 1, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
White Sox trade for reliever Diekman, Red Sox get OF Pham
The Chicago White Sox have acquired left-handed reliever Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox for catcher Reese McGuire and a player to be named or cashAUGUST 1, 2022 • Associated Press
Dealt to White Sox Diekman was traded to the White Sox from the Red Sox on Monday in exchange for catcher Reese McGuire, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Diekman has been fairly reliable this season outside of a few tough outings, but the Red Sox were willing to part with him in order to acquire another option behind the plate. Diekman has five wins and 12 holds this season, but he may not have as many opportunities to make a fantasy impact with his new squad.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bogaerts homers to help Boston salvage split with Guardians
Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 for just their fifth win in 20 gamesJULY 29, 2022 • Associated Press
MLB odds: How bettors cashed in on 28-5 game
The Toronto Blue Jays handed a historic 28-5 loss on the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.JULY 23, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Jake Diekman Believes July Struggles 'Definitely' Are Related To This Boston Red Sox left-hander Jake Diekman is pretty confident he knows the source of his recent struggles on the mound.
JULY 12, 2022 • NESN.COM
Devers HR in 4th straight game; Winckowski, Bosox rout A's
Rafael Devers homered in his fourth straight game and Alex Verdugo hit his first home run in almost two months, helping rookie Josh Winckowski earn his first major league career wi...JUNE 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Cordero hits slam in 10th, surging Red Sox sweep Mariners
Franchy Cordero hit a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the surging Boston Red Sox to an 8-4 victory over the Seattle MarinersMAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press
Suffers blown save Diekman suffered a blown save after he pitched one third of an inning Wednesday, allowing an inherited run to score while giving up one hit and a walk in the loss to the Angels.
Impact The 35-year-old was called upon to protect a one run lead with two on and two out in the top of the ninth inning, ultimately giving up an RBI single to Jared Walsh and walking Kurt Suzuki before getting Max Stassi to fly out to end the frame. The run was charged Hansel Robles, yet Diekman has now blown two consecutive save opportunities. The left-hander has eight holds on the season, operating mostly as the set-up man for Hansel Robles while posting a 4.15 ERA and 1.73 WHIP over 8.2 innings.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blows save Tuesday Diekman allowed three runs on three hits while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning, picking up a blown save, in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays.
Impact The Red Sox were in position to snap a three-game losing streak, but Diekman served up a two-run, game-tying home run to George Springer in the bottom of the ninth inning. It was the second consecutive game in which Diekman was unable to shut the door, though Boston escaped with a win last Friday.
APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Can't close out Rays Diekman allowed three walks and struck out one over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in Friday's 4-3 win over the Rays.
Impact Diekman started the ninth inning of a one-run game, ostensibly to close out the Rays for his second save of the season, but the left-hander was unable to finish the frame. He walked three of the first four batters faced before getting Brandon Lowe on strikes. That was it for Diekman. Enter Matt Barnes who retired Wander Franco on a 100.9 mph groundout to second baseman Trevor Story. Diekman has been an important high-leverage piece in Boston's bullpen and should continue to be an option to close games despite Friday's command issues (12 strikes in 28 pitches).
APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up third hold Diekman struck out two in a perfect eighth inning to earn the hold in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Twins.
Impact Diekman earned a save in last Sunday's win over the Yankees, and he's been credited with holds in his three other outings early in the season. Hansel Robles picked up the save Wednesday against Detroit, but it's been hard to pinpoint Boston's ninth-inning layout due to the team's lack of save situations. While Matt Barnes and Garrett Whitlock are also in the mix for late-inning work, Diekman has shown that he's a trusted high-leverage option for Boston by tossing three scoreless innings in his first four appearances of the year.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Romano, Garrett Whitlock: AL East's most important relievers
Jake Mintz tells the story of how Jordan Romano and Garrett Whitlock became the two most important relievers in the AL East.APRIL 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Red Sox avoid sweep in New York with Bobby Dalbec homer and Jake Diekman save Bobby Dalbec’s sixth-inning, go-ahead homer helped the Red Sox get their first win of the season.
APRIL 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
