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Brach's velocity has topped out in the upper 80s during his two Cactus League appearances heading into Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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- Position Depth: 4th MR
- Birthplace: Freehold, NJ
- Birthdate: April 12, 1986
- Age: 32
- Height: 6'4" Weight: 205 lbs
- Throws: R Bats: R
- MLB Seasons: 7
- College: Monmouth
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| Avg. Draft Position: | 688.16 | |
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Latest News (Mar 13, 2019)
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Brach's velocity has topped out in the upper 80s during his two Cactus League appearances heading into Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Games per Position
| Year | Positions |
|---|---|
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | RP: 69 |
| 2017 | RP: 67 |
| 2016 | RP: 71 |
| 2015 | RP: 62 |
| 2014 | RP: 46 |
| 2013 | RP: 33 |
| 2012 | RP: 67 |
| 2011 | RP: 9 |
Career Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
SHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2011 |
SD |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
9 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
7 |
11 |
1.25 |
.300 |
2.286 |
5.14 |
2012 |
SD |
67 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
66.2 |
50 |
28 |
28 |
11 |
33 |
75 |
0.84 |
.207 |
1.245 |
3.78 |
2013 |
SD |
33 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
31 |
36 |
15 |
11 |
3 |
19 |
31 |
1.06 |
.303 |
1.774 |
3.19 |
2014 |
BAL |
46 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
62.1 |
48 |
24 |
22 |
6 |
25 |
54 |
0.91 |
.216 |
1.171 |
3.18 |
2015 |
BAL |
62 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
14 |
79.1 |
57 |
25 |
24 |
7 |
38 |
89 |
1.39 |
.203 |
1.197 |
2.72 |
2016 |
BAL |
71 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
24 |
79 |
57 |
23 |
18 |
7 |
25 |
92 |
1.30 |
.201 |
1.038 |
2.05 |
2017 |
BAL |
67 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
18 |
6 |
9 |
68 |
51 |
27 |
24 |
7 |
26 |
70 |
1.34 |
.208 |
1.132 |
3.18 |
2018 |
BAL |
42 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
11 |
2 |
3 |
39 |
50 |
24 |
21 |
4 |
19 |
38 |
1.54 |
.303 |
1.769 |
4.85 |
2018 |
ATL |
27 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
8 |
23.2 |
22 |
8 |
4 |
1 |
9 |
22 |
1.83 |
.237 |
1.310 |
1.52 |
2018 |
Total |
69 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
12 |
4 |
11 |
62.2 |
72 |
32 |
25 |
5 |
28 |
60 |
1.63 |
.279 |
1.596 |
3.59 |
| Career Total | 424 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
31 |
23 |
33 |
17 |
83 |
456 |
380 |
179 |
156 |
46 |
201 |
482 |
1.20 |
.226 |
1.274 |
3.08 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2011 |
SD |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2012 |
SD |
67 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2013 |
SD |
33 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2014 |
BAL |
46 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2015 |
BAL |
62 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2016 |
BAL |
71 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2017 |
BAL |
67 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2018 |
BAL |
42 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2018 |
ATL |
27 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2018 |
Total |
69 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
| Career Total | 424 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
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Postseason Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
ShHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2014 |
BAL |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2.1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0.20 |
.125 |
1.286 |
0.00 |
2016 |
BAL |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1.1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
99.99 |
.400 |
2.250 |
0.00 |
2018 |
ATL |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1.1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2.00 |
.333 |
3.000 |
6.75 |
| Career TOTAL | 5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
5 |
1.00 |
.263 |
2.000 |
1.80 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2014 |
BAL |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2016 |
BAL |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2018 |
ATL |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
| Career TOTAL | 5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
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Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
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| Feb 11, 2019 | Signed as Free Agent ( 2019; Opt 2020)(one-year contract) |
| Oct 29, 2018 | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 29, 2018 | Traded From Baltimore (for international signing bonus money) |
| Jan 12, 2018 | Signed ( 2018)(avoids arbitration) |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Signed ( 2017)(wins arbitration) |
| Jan 14, 2016 | Signed ( 2016)(avoids arbitration) |
| Jun 21, 2014 | Called Up from Minors |
| Jun 09, 2014 | Sent to Minors |
| May 16, 2014 | Called Up from Minors |
| May 06, 2014 | Sent to Minors |
| May 02, 2014 | Called Up from Minors |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Sent to Minors |
| Nov 25, 2013 | Traded From San Diego (for RHP Devin Jones) |
| Nov 20, 2013 | Designated for Assignment |
| Sep 03, 2013 | Called Up from Minors |
| Aug 26, 2013 | Sent to Minors |
| Aug 24, 2013 | Called Up from Minors |
| Jul 14, 2013 | Sent to Minors |
| Jul 08, 2013 | Called Up from Minors |
| Jun 26, 2013 | Sent to Minors |
| Jun 23, 2013 | Called Up from Minors |
| May 18, 2013 | Sent to Minors |
| Jul 04, 2012 | Called Up from Minors |
| Jun 28, 2012 | Sent to Minors |
| May 04, 2012 | Called Up from Minors |
| Apr 16, 2012 | Sent to Minors |
| Apr 05, 2012 | Called Up from Minors |
| Apr 03, 2012 | Sent to Minors |
| Aug 31, 2011 | Purchased From Minors |
Brach's velocity has topped out in the upper 80s during his two Cactus League appearances heading...
Mar. 13, 2019
Brach restructured his contract with the Cubs, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Mar. 4, 2019
Brach restructured his contract with the Cubs, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
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Brach signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network...
Jan. 24, 2019
Brach signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. The deal also includes a mutual option.
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Brach allowed one hit in a scoreless eighth inning Monday to pick up his fourth hold of the season...
Jul. 31, 2018
Brach allowed one hit in a scoreless eighth inning Monday to pick up his fourth hold of the season in a win over the Marlins.
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Brad Brach Effective In First Atlanta Outing
Jul. 30, 2018
There were some who thought a change of scenery would help new Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Brad Brach. He certainly made a good first impression on Monday night, hurling a scoreless inning for a hold, as Atlanta won, 5-3. Brach had a dreadful July ... here's hoping that he can turn things around. It looks like A.J. Minter is still the closer, but things can change.
The Braves acquired Brach from the Orioles on Sunday in exchange for international signing bonus...
Jul. 29, 2018
The Braves acquired Brach from the Orioles on Sunday in exchange for international signing bonus slot money, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
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Brad Brach Acquired By Braves
Jul. 29, 2018
Relief pitcher Brad Brach was traded to the Atlanta Braves from the Baltimore Orioles Sunday. Brach was the default closer after the Zach Britton trade but that is no more. Brach has struggled this season and is likely behind A.J. Minter for saves while Arodys Vizcaino is on the disabled list. Brach has a 4.85 ERA in 39 innings in 2018.
Three Teams Showing Interest In Brad Brach
Jul. 27, 2018
According to MASN's Roch Kubatko, the Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs have shown interest in Baltimore Orioles closer Brad Brach. Brach has pitched to a 4.85 ERA and a 38/19 K/BB ratio this season with 11 saves. Despite struggling in 2018, Brach has proven he could be a dominant bullpen piece, making the All-Star game in 2016. With the Orioles selling, there's a good chance he is moved prior to the deadline. If he is put in a situation where he no longer sees save opportunities, Brach will lose his fantasy value.
Brad Brach Earns 11th Save Of Season Tuesday
Jul. 24, 2018
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach picked up his 11th save in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Red Sox. Brach entered the game in the ninth inning up by two runs and allowed one unearned run on two hits and a walk with no strikeouts. He has now converted 11 of 13 saves this season with a 4.85 ERA, 38 strikeouts, and 19 walks in 39 innings pitched. With Zach Britton all but out the door to the Yankees as reported tonight, it would seem that Brach would be the man to own in the Orioles bullpen for saves. However, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reported that the Rockies may be interested in trading for Brach, where he would likely not see save opportunities, so his fantasy value hangs in the balance for now.
Brad Brach Gets Roughed Up Sunday
Jul. 22, 2018
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach turned in an ugly outing in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Blue Jays. Brach entered the game in the eighth inning with a 4-1 lead but proceeded to surrender a single, a two-run home run, and another single around two outs before getting pulled. Bullpen mate Tanner Scott then allowed another two-run home run, so all of Brach's baserunners ended up scoring. His final line in the 2/3 IP was three runs on three hits and no walks with no strikeouts. Brach's ERA for the season has ballooned to 4.97, and with a 4.26 BB/9 rate to go with it, it seems difficult to find a fantasy roster spot for him at this time.
Brad Brach Blows Second Save Of Season In Ugly Fashion
Jun. 7, 2018
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach had a disastrous outing on Thursday, blowing his second save of the season. Brach entered the game in the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He got the first batter out but then proceeded to give up a walk, back-to-back doubles, another walk and a single before getting pulled. Brach left with an ugly stat line of three runs on three hits and two walks with no strikeouts in one-third of an inning pitched. While Brach has pitched well in the closer's role overall this season, bullpen mates Darren O'Day and Zach Britton are both making their way back to the Orioles club, which could make the closer role interesting, especially if Brach has any more outings like this. The expectation is that Britton will be eased back in as the regular closer, which will eventually make Brach unattractive in saves leagues.
Brach blew his second save of the year Thursday, recording just one out while allowing three runs...
Jun. 7, 2018
Brach blew his second save of the year Thursday, recording just one out while allowing three runs on three hits and two walks in a 5-4 extra innings loss to Toronto.
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Brad Brach Notches 10th Save Of Season
Jun. 6, 2018
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach earned his 10th save of the season in Wednesday's 1-0 game against the Mets. Brach started the ninth inning by giving up a leadoff single but then got three straight outs to record the save. He had no walks or strikeouts. While the Orioles bullpen situation could come into question once Darren O'Day and Zach Britton return to the team, Brach has made a relatively strong case to remain the team's closer. He is now 10 of 11 in save opportunities with a 3.13 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP. Fantasy owners should be able to rely on Brach for saves at least until Britton comes back and potentially even after.
Brad Brach Earns Ninth Save Of Season
Jun. 5, 2018
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach earned his ninth save of the season Tuesday in a 2-1 game against the Mets. Brach gave up no runs on no hits and a walk in the ninth inning. The righty has now gone 10 straight outings without allowing an earned run. Brach is nine of 10 in save opportunities with a 3.27 ERA, 25 strikeouts, and 12 walks in 22 innings pitched. He has done well in the closer's role this season, but with Darren O'Day potentially returning to the bullpen Thursday and Zach Britton working his way back in rehab assignments, Brach's role as closer may become uncertain in the not-too-distant future.
Brach gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his eighth save of the season...
May. 25, 2018
Brach gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his eighth save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Rays.
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Brach gave up a hit and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings Friday to record his fifth save of...
May. 11, 2018
Brach gave up a hit and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings Friday to record his fifth save of the season in a 9-4 win over the Rays.
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Brad Brach Gets Save As Orioles Finally Win Again
May. 9, 2018
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach still knows he's holding the seat for closer Zach Britton. Brach was given the ball in the ninth on Wednesday because fellow reliever Darren O'Day is now on the disabled list with a hyperextended elbow. Fireballer Tanner Scott was brought up, too. Brach should get the save opportunities until Britton returns.
Brach (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing a run, three hits and a walk while failing to record an...
May. 2, 2018
Brach (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing a run, three hits and a walk while failing to record an out against the Angels.
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Brach walked two batters and logged one strikeout during one inning as he earned his second save of...
Apr. 8, 2018
Brach walked two batters and logged one strikeout during one inning as he earned his second save of the season in Baltimore's 8-7 victory over the Yankees on Sunday.
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Brad Brach Blows Save Against Twins
Mar. 30, 2018
Baltimore Orioles interim closer Brad Brach didn't help his case on Thursday to be the main guy in Zach Britton's absence. He entered the game and gave up two runs in two-thirds of an inning. Walking two hitters definitely did NOT help. Manager Buck Showalter may see how reliever Darren O'Day does or he may give Brach another chance. Stay tuned.
Brach allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while only recording two outs Thursday against the...
Mar. 29, 2018
Brach allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while only recording two outs Thursday against the Twins for his first blown save of the season. He struck out two batters.
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Brach will split save opportunities with Darren O'Day and Mychal Givens, Eduardo A. Encina of The...
Mar. 23, 2018
Brach will split save opportunities with Darren O'Day and Mychal Givens, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports.
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Brad Brach May Not Have Entirely Sewn Up Interim Closing Job
Mar. 13, 2018
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach may feel a bit unsettled when he checks social media after Tuesday's game. Manager Buck Showalter told the media that Brach is a "potential closer" while Zach Britton rehabs from an Achilles injury. Showalter alluded to other relievers like Mychal Givens and Darren O'Day as options, too. Pay attention to who Showalter nominates before grabbing Brach during a draft. For all we know, Showalter could be trying to mess with fantasy owners' heads, much like Bill Belichick seems to do in fantasy football.
Brad Brach Throws Clean Inning In Win Over Pirates
Mar. 10, 2018
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach, who is holding down the fort at closer until whenever Zach Britton returns from his Achilles injury, threw an inning on Saturday. He struck out two and gave up no hits or walks. Brach has done the job before as closer, so he'd be a good pick for early saves.
Brach is expected to fill in as the Orioles' closer while Zach Britton (Achilles) is on the...
Mar. 7, 2018
Brach is expected to fill in as the Orioles' closer while Zach Britton (Achilles) is on the disabled list, the Baltimore Sun reports.
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Brad Brach Will Pitch For First Time On Saturday
Mar. 2, 2018
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach will see game action for the first time this Spring when Baltimore goes up against the Phillies. Brach is holding down the fort at the closer position until Zach Britton returns from his Achilles injury.
Brach agreed to a one-year, $5.165 million deal with the Orioles on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASN...
Jan. 12, 2018
Brach agreed to a one-year, $5.165 million deal with the Orioles on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
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Brad Brach Avoids Arbitration
Jan. 12, 2018
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.165 million contract. Dan Connolly of BaltimoreBaseball.com says Brach can earn an additional $100,000 through incentives. He was eligible for arbitration for the third time and will begin 2018 as the Orioles' closer while Zach Britton (Achilles) is out.
Brad Brach Doing More Cardio Heading Into 2018 Season
Jan. 9, 2018
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach is changing his offseason workout routine to include more long-distance running in order to remain more effective deep into the season. With closer Zach Britton (Achilles) not expected to be ready until around midseason, Brach is expected to begin the year as Baltimore's primary closer. In the last two years, Brach has started out very strong only to fade in the second half. Last year, he had a 2.58 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in the first half before posting a 3.94 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in the second half. He's also one of just 18 pitchers to log 200 or more innings over the last three seasons, and he pitched 68 frames in 2017. Brach also has more incentive to pitch well throughout the year in 2018, as he'll begin the year as the ninth-inning man. Because of that, his fantasy value will be as high as ever entering the season.
Manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday that he hasn't decided if Brach will be the Orioles' closer...
Jan. 9, 2018
Manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday that he hasn't decided if Brach will be the Orioles' closer while Zach Britton (Achilles) is on the shelf, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.
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Brach will likely serve as Baltimore's closer for the first half of the 2018 season, following the...
Dec. 20, 2017
Brach will likely serve as Baltimore's closer for the first half of the 2018 season, following the news that Zach Britton suffered a ruptured Achilles' tendon Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Brad Brach A Popular Name In Trades
Dec. 13, 2017
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brad Brach has been very popular on the trade market according to FanRag Sports Jon Heyman. The Orioles are fielding offers on Zach Britton, so it is logical that they would also be looking to move his relief man Brach as well. The 31-year-old is not a free agent until 2019 and saved 18 games for the Orioles in 2017 when Britton was hurt. While his ERA jumped a bit to 3.18 in 2017, he had a 2.39 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 2015-2016, striking out 10.3 batters per nine.
Brach walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 18th save in Thursday's...
Sep. 21, 2017
Brach walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 18th save in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Rays.
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Brad Brach Slides In For Zach Britton And Records Save No. 18
Sep. 21, 2017
Here's where having a strong bullpen helps. Brad Brach, who had done well earlier this season subbing for an injured Zach Britton, did it again on Thursday. Entering Thursday's game instead of Britton, whose knee injury may shelve him for the rest of the season, Brach managed to escape a first-and-third jam to preserve the 3-1 lead. If you have Brach, put him in your lineup.
Brach threw 1.2 perfect innings and earned his 17th save of the season Sunday against the Red Sox.
Aug. 27, 2017
Brach threw 1.2 perfect innings and earned his 17th save of the season Sunday against the Red Sox.
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Brad Brach Goes Nearly Two Innings To Get Save
Aug. 27, 2017
Brad Brach had to do it the long way on Sunday. He went 1 2/3 innings to collect save No. 17 on the season. Buck Showalter had said before the game that if Zach Britton felt up to it, he'd be closing the game. He didn't warm up and it was up to Brach to slam the door. Perhaps Showalter, knowing that the O's have a long stretch of games ahead, wanted to preserve Britton and his balky left knee as much as possible. It's not like Brach is unfamiliar with the closer role. Still, if there's any closer controversy, we'll let you know as soon as possible.
Since the July 5 return of Zach Britton from a forearm injury, Brach has managed one save and zero...
Aug. 9, 2017
Since the July 5 return of Zach Britton from a forearm injury, Brach has managed one save and zero holds over the team's 31 games.
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Brach, who recorded one strikeout, worked around a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning to record...
Jul. 17, 2017
Brach, who recorded one strikeout, worked around a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning to record his 16th save of the season in Monday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.
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Brach is expected to settle back into a setup role within the next few days with Zach Britton...
Jul. 5, 2017
Brach is expected to settle back into a setup role within the next few days with Zach Britton (forearm) slated to return from the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.
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Brach allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two over one inning to blow the...
Jul. 1, 2017
Brach allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two over one inning to blow the save Friday against the Rays.
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Brach pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record his 15th save of the season during Thursday's win...
Jun. 29, 2017
Brach pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record his 15th save of the season during Thursday's win over Toronto.
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Brad Brach Pitches Shaky Ninth, Earns Save
Jun. 28, 2017
With the Baltimore Orioles up 3-0 on the Toronto Blue Jays, Brad Brach entered the game in the ninth to close the door. He allowed a two-out home run to Troy Tulowitzki, but that was all the damage done in the 3-1 win. He struck out two and walked none. It was his 14th save of the season, and he now holds a 2.62 ERA and 0.87 WHIP with 33 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings. With Zach Britton's return inching closer, Brach owners should be searching for a backup plan when he stops earning saves and starts earning holds again. Until that happens he will continue being an above-average closer option.
Brach (2-1) pitched two scoreless innings to collect his second win of the season during Sunday's...
Jun. 25, 2017
Brach (2-1) pitched two scoreless innings to collect his second win of the season during Sunday's victory over Tampa Bay.
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Brad Brach Earns Tough Save, May be Unavailable Wednesday
Jun. 21, 2017
Brad Brach was able to shut the door and earn his 13th save on Tuesday night, but the Cleveland Indians didn't make it easy on him. He was forced to throw 30 pitches in his one inning of work, throwing only 19 for strikes. He let up one hit and one walk, and allowed a runner to get all the way to third before retiring Yan Gomes on a fly ball to end the game. For comparison, Brach earned his 12th save on Sunday by throwing only nine pitches, eight for strikes. His 13 saves rank him eighth in the American League. If he is unavailable out of the bullpen on Wednesday, Mychal Givens could be in line to vulture a save.
Brad Brach Notches 12th Save in Win
Jun. 19, 2017
After the St. Louis Cardinals cut the Baltimore Orioles lead to three on Sunday night, Brad Brach was called in to close the door. He pitched a clean ninth inning with one strikeout to lock down his 12th save of the season. Brach has only allowed one hit with no walks in June, and hasn't allowed an earned run since back on May 16. Unfortunately, when Zach Britton returns he will go from one of the better closers, to one of the best setup men which will hurt his fantasy value. Until then, enjoy his production while he racks up saves.
Brach pitched a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a baserunner to earn his 12th save of the...
Jun. 19, 2017
Brach pitched a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a baserunner to earn his 12th save of the season during Sunday's win over St. Louis.
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Brach picked up the win Tuesday, striking out one over an inning of work before the Orioles scored...
Jun. 7, 2017
Brach picked up the win Tuesday, striking out one over an inning of work before the Orioles scored an extra-inning, walk-off victory over Pittsburgh.
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Brad Brach Closes the Door, Extends Scoreless Streak
Jun. 2, 2017
Baltimore Orioles closer Brad Brach was sent out in the ninth inning on Friday and shut the door against the Boston Red Sox to earn his 11th save of the season. Brach has gotten back on track after a few bad outings in a row earlier in May with five straight scoreless appearances and two saves. The Baltimore Orioles are set up to win a ton of games this season, putting Brach among the elite fantasy closers until Zach Britton's return, which still is a ways away.
Brach pitched a perfect inning to earn his 11th save Friday against the Red Sox.
Jun. 2, 2017
Brach pitched a perfect inning to earn his 11th save Friday against the Red Sox.
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Brach pitched a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to collect his 10th save of the season...
May. 29, 2017
Brach pitched a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to collect his 10th save of the season during Monday's win over the Yankees.
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