KYLE FREELAND NEWS

Inspired by former teammate, Freeland steps up for Special Olympics DENVER -- During his rookie season in 2017, Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland marveled at the effort and effectiveness teammate Ian Desmond disp...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • MLB.COM

Roughed up Sunday Freeland (9-11) took the loss Sunday, allowing seven runs on nine hits with two strikeouts over 2.2 innings against the Padres.

Impact The southpaw was hit hard by San Diego, as he never settled in and was pulled after allowing nine hits in what was his shortest outing of the season. The rough day breaks a five-game streak in which he threw five or more innings and allowed two or fewer runs. His ERA increased 31 points to 4.68, which would be his highest since 2019. He tentatively next lines up to face the Dodgers on the road this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Submits quality start in loss Freeland (9-10) took the loss during Tuesday's 6-3 defeat at the hands of the Giants, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and one walk with four strikeouts in six innings...

Impact Freeland held San Francisco to a single unearned run through five frames but fell behind 3-0 after surrendering three straight doubles in the sixth. Despite snapping a two-start win streak, the 29-year-old continued a solid five-game stretch that features a 1.84 ERA across 29.1 innings. Freeland now possesses a 4.38 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with 121 strikeouts in 160.1 innings across 28 starts. He's currently scheduled to pitch again Sunday at home against San Diego.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches 6.2 scoreless Freeland (9-9) got the win after he tossed 6.2 scoreless frames, allowing seven hits and three walks while striking out five versus the White Sox on Wednesday.

Impact Freeland wasn't perfect Wednesday, but he was able to escape any damage against him in the contest, producing a scoreless outing for the first time since July 25. The left-hander has now compiled four consecutive strong outings including back-to-back quality starts, surrendering four runs while striking out 18 batters over 23.1 frames during that span. The hot stretch has lowered his season ERA from 4.93 to 4.43 over 160.1 innings in 28 starts.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freeland outduels Cease, Rockies blank White Sox 3-0

Kyle Freeland outdueled Dylan Cease and put a dent in a push by the Chicago White Sox for a playoff spot, pitching 6 2/3 shutout innings as the Colorado Rockies earned a 3-0 victor...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado-born pitchers duel in 'a night to remember' NEW YORK -- Two mile-high southpaws came to sea level for a friendly pitchers' duel at Citi Field on Saturday, as Kyle Freeland and David Pe...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • MLB.COM

Chased by grand slam Freeland did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks over 6.1 innings against the Giants. He struck out five.

Impact The Rockies' veteran ran into trouble in the second inning as four runners reached base, two of which came around to score and only one of which was earned. He then cruised through the next three innings but was chased in the seventh after allowing a grand slam off the bat of Evan Longoria. This was the eighth time that Freeland has allowed five or more runs this season, and his 4.93 ERA is his worst since 2019. Things won't get much easier in his next scheduled start versus the Mets this weekend.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two homers Freeland allowed three runs on seven hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out four over six innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Impact Freeland was able to avoid giving up home runs to the Cardinals last Wednesday in Denver, but he struggled in a loss. He allowed less traffic on the bases Tuesday in St. Louis, but Tommy Edman and Paul Goldschmidt tagged him for a pair of homers accounting for all three runs on the southpaw's line. It'll still count as Freeland's third quality start in his last five outings. He has a 4.82 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 94:40 K:BB through 130.2 innings across 23 starts. The 29-year-old is projected for a home start versus the Giants this weekend.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocked around by Cardinals Freeland (7-8) took the loss against St. Louis on Wednesday, allowing six runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out one batter over 4.1 innings.

Impact Freeland had been pitching well coming into the contest, picking up three straight wins and striking out 20 batters over his past 18.2 innings. He took a step back against the Cardinals, however, yielding 10 hits (five of which went for extra bases) and tying his worst mark of the season by yielding six earned runs -- five of which came in the first frame. Freeland struck out only one batter in the loss after punching out at least six in each of his previous three starts. He's had some strong stretches this season but is a volatile fantasy pitcher overall with a 4.84 ERA and 1.41 WHIP on the campaign.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns seventh win Freeland (7-7) allowed two earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out seven across 5.2 innings to earn the win Thursday against the Padres.

Impact Freeland turned in a strong effort against the revamped Padres lineup and his line could have looked even better. Juan Soto was credited with a triple to lead off the sixth inning, but it came on a routine fly ball that fell in between Charlie Blackmon and Yonathan Daza due to miscommunication. Freeland unraveled a bit from there and surrendered two runs before being pulled. Nevertheless, he's been on a good run of late, maintaining a 2.41 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with a 20:5 K:BB across his last three starts -- two of which of have come on the road.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan McMahon, Kyle Freeland lead Rockies to 7-3 win over Padres What’s lost has been found. At least for one Thursday afternoon at San Diego’s Petco Park.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Submits quality start in win Freeland (6-7) earned the win over the Dodgers on Saturday. He allowed three runs on six hits and hit one batter while striking out six and walking none in six innings.

Impact Freeland gave up one run in the first inning and two more in the third before retiring nine of the last 10 batters he faced. The Rockies rallied ahead in the bottom of the sixth inning to put the southpaw in line for the win, and the bullpen preserved the two-run advantage. This was his second straight quality start and win, and he's turned in eight quality starts this year. For the season, Freeland owns a 4.63 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 82:33 K:BB across 114.2 innings in 20 starts. His next appearance is tentatively scheduled to be a road start in San Diego next week.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freeland pitches Rockies past Kershaw, Dodgers 5-3

Kyle Freeland outpitched Clayton Kershaw, and Brendan Rodgers had three hits as the Colorado Rockies snapped a six-game skid against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-3 win

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominates Brewers in win Freeland (5-7) earned the win over Milwaukee on Monday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over seven scoreless innings.

Impact The Brewers managed only four hits -- all of which were singles -- against the veteran left-hander, and no Milwaukee batter reached second base until the ninth inning. Freeland threw 58 of 99 pitches for strikes and finished with his most punchouts since May 18 -- a span of 10 starts. He entered Monday having allowed 15 runs in 16 innings in July, so this was a nice bounce-back in his first start of the second half. Freeland still carries a mediocre 4.64 ERA on the campaign.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Fresh' Freeland much improved after mechanical adjustments MILWAUKEE -- Kyle Freeland will vividly remember his last outing 11 days ago at Coors Field against the Padres. He gave up five runs across...

JULY 26, 2022 • MLB.COM

Kyle Freeland's seven-inning gem lifts Rockies over Brewers In his last start before the all-star break, Kyle Freeland punched out a light in the Rockies’ dugout in a fit of frustration. Monday night...

JULY 26, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Freeland sparkles as Rockies top Brewers 2-0 to avoid sweep

Kyle Freeland pitched four-hit ball over innings, Daniel Bard worked his way out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth and the Colorado Rockies avoided a four-game sweep with a 2-0 vi...

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surrenders five runs Freeland allowed five earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three across four innings Thursday against the Padres. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Freeland was given five runs of support, but he squandered the chance for a win. His recent struggles continued, and he's now allowed 15 earned runs across his last 16 innings and three starts -- two of which came on the road. For the season, Freeland has a 4.96 ERA and 69:32 K:BB across 101.2 frames.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Frustrated Freeland takes bat to dugout light DENVER -- Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland felt the lighting décor in the Coors Field home dugout wasn’t to his liking during his team’s 8-5 vi...

JULY 15, 2022 • MLB.COM

Rockies' Kyle Freeland Was Not Thrilled About Early Exit The Colorado pitcher was very frustrated about leaving the game early.

JULY 14, 2022 • SI.COM

Fades late again Freeland (4-7) took the loss Saturday versus the Diamondbacks. He allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 6.1 innings.

Impact Freeland got off to a rocky start, allowing three runs in the first inning. He settled in well after that, allowing just one baserunner in the next four innings, but Jordan Luplow tagged him for a solo shot in the sixth and Freeland allowed two more batters aboard in the seventh before his exit. This was only the second time he's allowed a half-dozen or more runs in a start, but he's rarely been dominant as evidenced by his 4.70 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 66:29 K:BB through 97.2 innings in 17 starts. He's tentatively projected for a tough home start versus the Padres next week.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unravels in fifth inning Freeland (4-6) took the loss Monday versus the Dodgers. He allowed four runs on six hits and a walk with five strikeouts in 5.2 innings.

Impact Freeland retired 13 Dodgers in a row to start the game, but they built a rally against him in the fifth inning. Trayce Thompson took him deep for a three-run home run and Mookie Betts added an RBI single. Freeland got into more trouble in the sixth before Jhoulys Chacin relieved him. Freeland completed at least six frames in each of his five starts in June, so Monday marked a slight step back. The southpaw has a 4.43 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 63:27 K:BB across 91.1 innings in 16 starts. He's projected for a road start versus the Diamondbacks this weekend.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches quality start Freeland (4-5) gave up three earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five to get the win in a 7-4 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Impact Freeland has been on a roll lately, and his quality start against the tough Dodgers lineup gives him four quality starts out of five appearances in June. He has earned three wins over the time span while lowering his ERA to 4.31, despite three of those starts coming at home. The 29-year-old left-hander is holding batters to a .231 average on the road this year, while that number jumps to .300 at home. Look for him to face off with the Dodgers again on Monday.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies win consecutive home series over Dodgers for first time in six years as Kyle Freeland bests Clayton Kershaw The Rockies have the Dodgers’ number, and Kyle Freeland is better than Clayton Kershaw.

JUNE 29, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Seven strong innings Freeland allowed two earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out five across seven innings Thursday against the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Freeland allowed two earned runs through the first three innings but settled in from there to deliver his third quality start in his last four outings. His five strikeouts were his highest mark in his last four turns through the rotation, and he tallied 14 swinging strikes across 107 total pitches Thursday. Thanks to his recent stretch, Freeland has lowered his ERA to 4.29 on the season, though he has a mediocre 53:23 K:BB across 79.2 frames.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE