YU DARVISH NEWS

It’s too early for Padres to panic, but it's also fair to wonder: How much of 2020 was an outlier? Yu Darvish also spoke Tuesday about MLB's plans to crack down on the use of sticky stuff.

JUNE 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gives up four runs Darvish didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Rockies after allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while fanning five across five innings.

Impact Pitching at Coors Field is always tough and Darvish's numbers in this outing reflected that, as he delivered one of his most inefficient outings of the season. The left-hander looked in complete control during the first three innings, but he couldn't hold on and was lifted in the sixth inning before even recording an out. The Japanese hurler saw his ERA increase to 2.57, but he continues to be one of the most reliable pitchers in the National League and should remain a strong play across all formats. He's slated to pitch again during the weekend series against the Reds at home.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Yu Darvish steals Anthony Rizzo’s walk-up song to honor former Cubs teammate Yu Darvish honors his former teammate Anthony Rizzo by using his famous walk-up song. During his first at-bat in Wednesday afternoon's game,...

JUNE 10, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Chicago Cubs looking like a team that could really use Yu Darvish

Months after they traded Yu Darvish to shed payroll, an ace is what the Chicago Cubs need most to contend, Pedro Moura writes.

JUNE 10, 2021

Takes loss despite quality start Darvish (6-2) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against the Cubs despite giving up two runs on three hits and two walks while fanning eight across seven innings.

Impact Darvish looked excellent on the mound and notched his eighth quality start of the campaign, but that wasn't enough to extend his undefeated streak to nine appearances due to the lack of run support. Darvish has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the National League this season, however, and he improved his ERA to a blistering 2.28 over 79 innings across 13 starts. His next start should be a tough one, however, as he lines up to face the Rockies on the road next week.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Column: Dependable Yu Darvish still not enough to stop Cubs Pitches seven strong innings, allows just three hits, lacks run support in loss

JUNE 10, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs find more unsung heroes in victory over Darvish, Padres The Cubs' trend of getting timely contributions from unexpected players continued with Wednesday's 3-1 victory in San Diego. The Cubs got a...

JUNE 10, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Pederson, Arrieta lead Cubs to 3-1 win over Darvish, Padres

Joc Pederson and Sergio Alcantara homered, and Jake Arrieta threw five strong innings for the Chicago Cubs, who beat former teammate Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres 3-1 to take...

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darvish expected to start as San Diego hosts Chicago

The Padres will send Yu Darvish to the mound Wednesday and the Cubs will give Jake Arrieta the start

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davies strong, Rizzo, Wisdom homer in Cubs' 7-1 win vs Pads

Zach Davies allowed just one hit in six scoreless innings, Anthony Rizzo homered and drove in four runs, and Patrick Wisdom went deep again for the Chicago Cubs as they defeated th...

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs notes: Patrick Wisdom is on fire; Javier Báez’s defense; Jake Arrieta vs. Yu Darvish "If we can just get it to Wisdom with guys on base, we'll be all right," Chicago outfielder Ian Happ said.

JUNE 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yu Darvish for Kyle Davies: A reassessment When the Chicago Cubs sent star pitcher Yu Darvish to the San Diego Padres last winter, the trade was widely panned as an early white flag d...

JUNE 4, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Picks up another win Darvish (6-1) earned the win Thursday against the Mets after giving up two runs on four hits and a walk while fanning five across 5.1 innings.

Impact Darvish might have ended two outs away from posting a quality start, but that was because his pitch count had already reached 90 deliveries. The star hurler delivered another impressive outing but also contributed at the plate, as he went 2-for-2 with a double. Darvish, who improved his ERA to 2.25 on the year, lines up to face his former team, the Cubs, at home next week.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Tatis and Manny magic; happy anniversary; Darvish reluctantly rakes Plays only Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado could lift Padres to victory; hitting at home again

JUNE 4, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Tatis homers to back Darvish, Padres hold off Mets 4-3

Fernando Tatis Jr. returned to the lineup with a two-run homer that slipped out of center fielder Mason Williams’ glove, and the San Diego Padres held off the New York Mets 4-3

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres Daily: How it goes sometimes; tough road continues; collision course; Darvish the stopper Padres aren't playing well, but even championship teams have lulls; starting pitchers must go deeper

JUNE 3, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Baez, Rizzo lead surging Cubs past Padres 6-1

Javier Báez lined a two-run homer, Anthony Rizzo had two doubles among three hits and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on for their third straight win and nin...

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unsteady against Houston Darvish hurled five innings against the Astros on Saturday, allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out five. He did not factor in the decision...

Impact The right-hander kept Houston off the scoreboard for three innings, but he was tagged for two runs on a Carlos Correa homer in the fourth. Darvish then allowed three more runs in the fifth, though the final tally was unearned. The five total runs allowed were a season high for Darvish, who came into the contest having yielded no more than two runs in each of his past nine starts. In spite of the poor outing, he still owns fantastic numbers on the season, including a 2.16 ERA and 79:16 K:BB across 66.2 innings. Darvish lines up to face the Mets at home next weekend.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Need to draft a pitching staff from scratch? Here's whom you should pick

Need to build an MLB pitching staff from scratch? Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman did just that with their aces draft.

MAY 28, 2021

Padres Daily: Top heavy and deep; Darvish's unique feat; Tatis cleaning up A look behind the chain; long trip features intrigue; Kim's streak continues

MAY 24, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Stymies Seattle over seven innings Darvish (5-1) picked up the win over Seattle on Sunday, allowing one run on seven hits with five strikeouts in seven innings in a 9-2 win.

Impact Darvish was engaged in a pitcher's duel with opposing starter Justin Dunn, who actually accounted for the one run Darvish surrendered, until San Diego broke the game open with four runs in both the sixth and seventh innings. Darvish has been supremely dominant since Opening Day, allowing no more than two runs in each of the ensuing eight starts to the tune of a sparkling 1.75 ERA.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Bullpen needs more saves like one Yu provided; Caratini steps up Manny Machado getting extra credit; Tommy Pham almost has triple double

MAY 18, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres host the Rockies after Darvish’s strong performance San Diego looks to follow up a dominant outing by Monday starter Yu Darvish.

MAY 18, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Padres host the Rockies after Darvish's strong performance

San Diego looks to follow up a dominant outing by Monday starter Yu Darvish

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominant against Rockies Darvish (4-1) earned the win Monday against the Rockies after tossing seven scoreless innings, giving up four hits and fanning 10.

Impact Darvish has looked absolutely dominant this season and he's now tossed two straight scoreless outings. In fact, he's allowed one or fewer runs in all but two of his starts and owns a sterling 1.81 ERA across 54.2 innings. His next start is scheduled for the upcoming weekend series against the Mariners at home.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE