MICHAEL LORENZEN NEWS

Texas Rangers pitcher Michael Lorenzen to make another rehab start Thursday Lorenzen, who signed with the Rangers on March 22, did not have a spring training because he was an unsigned free agent. He threw bullpens a...

APRIL 3 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto

Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season, blanking the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers want new starter Michael Lorenzen to build up before joining rotation, will open on IL

Michael Lorenzen will have time to build up before he makes his Texas debut, according to Rangers general manager Chris Young.

MARCH 28

How will Cody Bradford, Michael Lorenzen impact an ailing Texas Rangers pitching staff? The Texas Rangers’ added Michael Lorenzen to solidify their starting pitching rotation. What does the former Philadelphia Phillies bring to...

MARCH 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

RHP Michael Lorenzen signs with Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starter Free agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen signed a one-year contract and joined the Texas Rangers on Friday, giving the World Series champion...

MARCH 22 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

RHP Michael Lorenzen joins Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starter

Free agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen gives the Texas Rangers another starting pitcher less than a week before the opener

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers sign RHP Michael Lorenzen to one-year deal The Texas Rangers addressed their injury-riddled rotation by reaching a one-year deal with free agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen, multipl...

MARCH 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rotation Depth Or Long Reliever? Rangers Sign Michael Lorenzen The Texas Rangers have signed right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $4.5 million deal, according to a report. Will he start or reliev...

MARCH 21 • SACBEE.COM

Michael Lorenzen to join Rangers on one-year deal, per reports Free-agent right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen is in agreement with the Texas Rangers on a one-year, $4.5 million contract pending a physi...

MARCH 21 • USATODAY.COM

Right-hander Lorenzen agrees to 1-year deal with Rangers (report) SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers general manager Chris Young has been adamant throughout his time at the helm of the club that you can never have...

MARCH 21 • MLB.COM

Yankees Turning to Michael Lorenzen, Mike Clevinger After Whiffing on Dylan Cease The Bronx Bombers are looking at two starters that can fortify their pitching rotation in Gerrit Cole’s absence.

MARCH 15 • SACBEE.COM

Phillies announce NLDS roster and Game 1 lineup vs. Braves: No-hit pitcher back in fold Michael Lorenzen wasn't part of the wild card roster, but he'll be available against the Braves.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • NJ.COM

Joins roster for NLDS Lorenzen is listed on the Phillies' roster for their NLDS matchup with Atlanta, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lorenzen wasn't a part of the Phillies' wild-card roster as they opted for extra bench depth, but he will rejoin the team as the 13th and final pitcher. The 31-year-old righty posted a 4.18 ERA and 1.21 WGIP through 153 innings and figures to continue working out of the bullpen in the postseason. Weston Wilson lost his spot on the playoff roster to make room for Lorenzen.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The 2023 Flippy Awards: Ben Verlander picks his MVP, best bat flip, fan moment and more!

An incredible 2023 MLB regular season is in the books. Check out Ben Verlander's winners for best trade, best swag, MVP and more!

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Excluded from Phillies' WC roster Lorenzen is not on the Phillies' Wild Card Series roster, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lorenzen twirled a no-hitter for the Phillies back on Aug. 9 but posted an 8.01 ERA and 18:15 K:BB over his final 30.1 innings. He would seem to have a shot to be added to the team's NLDS roster should they advance, but the Phils decided he wouldn't be needed for their series against the Marlins.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save Lorenzen struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save against the Mets.

Impact Lorenzen was blasted for four runs while recording just one out in his first appearance out of the bullpen Sept. 19 but rebounded with his first save since 2021 on Sunday. He posted an ugly 7.96 ERA over his last five starts before being shifted to the bullpen. It's unclear exactly what role the Phillies intend to use Lorenzen in moving forward and in the postseason. He owns a 4.26 ERA through 150 innings and a 5.89 ERA in 44.1 frames with Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Michael Lorenzen struggles again as he tries to make case for playoff innings Lorenzen survived for months with a diminished strikeout rate. It's impossible to hide now.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez-Michael Lorenzen tandem can't stop Braves in 9-3 loss ATLANTA — Just as it seemed like virtually everything went right for the Phillies on Monday night, it seemed like virtually nothing went rig...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

From a no-hitter to his worst stretch of the season: How Michael Lorenzen plans to rebound for the Phillies ST. LOUIS — When Michael Lorenzen was a young pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds, he would tinker. He wasn’t satisfied with his results. He po...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Filling piggyback role Lorenzen and Cristopher Sanchez will be used in a piggyback role Tuesday against Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Phillies may or may not have acquired Lorenzen at the deadline with the intention of using him in relief during the postseason, but his 7.96 ERA and 1.85 WHIP over his last five starts has certainly pushed him in that direction. Tuesday's outing could be a test for an arrangement the team hopes to use in the playoffs, with the left-handed Sanchez likely to throw a handful of innings before turning it over to the right-handed Lorenzen for a few more. Whether the setup is used more than once or if Lorenzen will move to a standard bullpen role following Tuesday's appearance is not yet clear.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be moved to bullpen Lorenzen could be moved to the bullpen with the Phillies expected to shift back to a five-man rotation, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The plan has been for Philadelphia to pare down to five starters after Monday's doubleheader versus Atlanta, and that remains likely to happen even if it' hasn't officially been decided yet. "Umm, I would think so," manager Rob Thomson said when asked about moving back to a five-man rotation. "But that's not 100 percent either. But I would think so. It all depends on how guys feel and how they come out of this. How Sanchy comes out of his start (Wednesday)." Lorenzen has plenty of past bullpen experience, of course, and part of the appeal in acquiring him at the deadline was knowing he could easily shift to relief, if needed. With Seranthony Dominguez struggling, the Phillies could use another right-handed setup man, a role Lorenzen could potentially fill. If Lorenzen does indeed move to the bullpen, it would be Cristopher Sanchez filling the fifth starter role.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs win in nightcap Lorenzen (4-2) earned the win Monday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over five innings in a 7-5 victory over Atlanta. He struck out three.

Impact Lorenzen's final line could've looked much better if it wasn't for Matt Olson -- the first-baseman drove in all four Atlanta runs with a pair of home runs. Still, Lorenzen pitched well enough to earn the win behind the Phillies' seven-run outburst. Since he no-hit the Nationals on Aug. 9, the 31-year-old Lorenzen has struggled to a 7.96 ERA in his subsequent five starts (26 innings). Overall, he sports a 4.06 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and 107:43 K:BB across 25 starts (148.2 innings) between the Phillies and Tigers this season. Lorenzen's currently lined up for a rematch with Atlanta on the road in his next outing.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in San Diego Lorenzen (8-9) allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over six innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Padres.

Impact Lorenzen and Pedro Avila traded zeroes for the first three frames, but the Padres' offense came to life after that. Lorenzen was very good in his first two starts for the Phillies, but he's allowed 22 runs (19 earned) over his last four outings, spanning 21 innings. The right-hander is at a 3.95 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 104:41 K:BB through 143.2 innings across 24 starts this season. He's projected to make his next start at home in a difficult matchup versus Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches quality start, win Lorenzen (3-1) earned the win Tuesday, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and two walks over six innings against the Angels. He struck out five.

Impact The 31-year-old right-hander allowed individual runs to score in four consecutive innings, with Luis Rengifo launching solo home runs in the second and fourth innings, and Shohei Ohtani hitting run-scoring singles in the third and fifth. Fortunately for fantasy managers in leagues that reward quality starts, one of Lorenzen's runs was unearned due to his own throwing error. In three starts since throwing 124 pitches in his no-hitter Aug. 9, he has unsurprisingly struggled, posting a 7.80 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB while yielding five home runs across 15 innings. Lorenzen's next start is tentatively scheduled to take place in San Diego early next week.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harper hits career homer No. 299 as Phils extend win streak to 5 games Michael Lorenzen struck out five and allowed three earned runs in six innings to win for the first time since his Aug. 9 no-hitter against W...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM