Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider tossed 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball with nine strikeouts in Tuesday's start versus the Los Angeles Angels. The 24-year-old allowed five hits and two walks en route to his 12th win of the year. Strider was mostly cruising along until he permitted two singles to start the fifth frame, with the Angels ultimately manufacturing a run on a fielder's choice. Other than that, Strider was his usual dominant self; the flame-throwing right-hander fanned at least nine hitters for the eighth straight start in this one. Strider also broke a record in the process, reaching 200 K's in only 123 1/3 innings overall to become the quickest to hit this milestone since, well, himself in 2022, when he accomplished the feat in 130 frames. Strider next sets up for Monday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates, aiming to punch out nine or more in his ninth consecutive appearance.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider allowed four runs on four hits and one walk across six innings with a season-high 13 strikeouts for a no-decision on Thursday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Both Strider and Zac Gallen were engaged in quite the pitcher's duel in this one before Orlando Arcia opened the floodgates for both sides with a sixth-inning homer. Strider had been mowing down the opposition with six two-hit frames before a wild four-run seventh inning would rudely end his otherwise dominant afternoon at 100 pitches. The 24-year-old fanned double-digit batters for the third straight game and fourth time out of his last five outings. Strider has also thrown at least six innings in six consecutive starts. The 2023 All-Star brings a 3.78 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 35 walks, and an MLB-high 189 strikeouts into a tentative date with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider is scheduled to start on Saturday at home against the Chicago White Sox. Strider reeled off four straight quality starts prior to the All-Star break and he's looking to carry that success over into the second half. The current MLB strikeout leader hit a rough patch in early June, allowing 15 earned runs over three starts. However, he's allowed just four runs over his last four starts, which has stabilized his ERA and WHIP. Overall, the dynamic 24-year-old owns an 11-2 record, 3.44 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 166:34 K/BB ratio over 104 2/3 innings (18 starts). He started just 20 games (34 appearances) in the 2022 season while working 131 2/3 innings so he's on pace to beat those numbers this year. It's unclear if the Braves are going to give him extra days of rest down the stretch but fantasy managers shouldn't worry about that now.

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider tossed 6 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts in Sunday's 6-3 victory over the Miami Marlins. The 24-year-old allowed two earned runs on six hits and one walk for his 10th win of the year and fourth consecutive. Strider discovered a groove after a dangerous second frame where he permitted four hits and two runs. The flame-throwing righty would go on to hurl four scoreless innings thereafter, but ran out of gas at 109 pitches following a two-out Ozzie Albies fielding mishap, which prolonged the seventh frame. Strider is undefeated over his last seven appearances, bringing a 3.66 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and MLB-high 155 punchouts (98 1/3 innings) into a matchup with the formidable Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider launched six innings of one-run ball in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 24-year-old allowed eight hits and struck out nine batters amidst his eighth win of the year. Strider became just the second pitcher since 1901 to rack up 300 strikeouts over their first 35 career starts in this one. The flame-throwing righty needed a bounce-back showing in a big way after struggling to a 6.47 ERA over his prior six starts. Strider takes a 3.93 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 136:30 K:BB into a suddenly scary-looking draw with the upstart Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will look to get back on the right track on Tuesday when he takes the mound against the rival Philadelphia Phillies. Strider has been uncharacteristically touched up over his last two starts, combining to surrender 13 earned runs on the back of five home runs across nine innings in starts against the Mets and Tigers. After allowing four earned runs or fewer in 12 consecutive starts to begin his season, Strider has now yielded at least five earned runs in each of his last two outings. The hard-throwing right-hander has seen his ERA spike to 4.12 on the season, although a 2.78 SIERA and massive 39.2% K% should leave fantasy managers with no concern over their prized pitcher.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider logged season-worsts in innings (four) and runs allowed (eight) against the New York Mets on Thursday. Atlanta ultimately won a 13-10 slugfest to get the 24-year-old off the hook with a no-decision. It all went downhill after a clean first inning for Strider, who gave up four singles and a grand slam as part of a five-run second frame. The right-hander was unable to find a groove, allowing another run in the third and two more in the fourth before his rough night ended. Strider had a fabulous 1.80 ERA through April, but the flame-thrower has a far less impressive 5.15 ERA over his last eight showings. MLB's strikeouts leader has a prime opportunity to bounce back on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider pitched well once again but took the loss in Tuesday's 8-1 game against the Dodgers. Strider pitched six innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on five hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with 11 strikeouts. The 24-year-old has been very consistent and one of fantasy's top starters this season, going 4-2 with a 2.97 ERA ad a ridiculous 15.14 K/9 rate. He has maintained his elite strikeout skills while almost pitching six innings a start. He will look to keep things rolling in his next start against the Phillies.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will get the starting nod Thursday when the club hosts the visiting San Diego Padres. It should be a fun matchup between Strider and Padres starter Blake Snell while it's a stiff test for Strider coming off an electric rookie campaign. The right-hander burst onto the scene with a 2.67 ERA and 38.3% K% across 31 appearances (20 starts) spanning 131 2/3 innings of work in 2022. The 24-year-old averaged a whopping 98.1 mph on his four-seam fastball, a pitch he used 64.6% of the time a season ago. The Padres boast a stacked offense that sits in the middle of the pack on the young season but they have been one of the toughest groups to strike out as their 16.8% K% is the third-best mark in baseball.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider will pitch two innings in his Grapefruit League debut on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Strider missed the end of last season due to a strained oblique, but he hasn't had any ill effects in camp and should be ready to go for Opening Day in 2023, barring any setbacks. The 24-year-old was electric in his rookie season in 2022 for Atlanta, going 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), 0.99 WHIP and 38.3 percent strikeout rate in 131 2/3 innings over 31 appearances (20 starts). While it might be unrealistic for fantasy managers to expect such a high strikeout rate for a second straight season, Strider has the makings of a fantasy ace if he can stay healthy.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider retired all three batters he faced, including striking out Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr., in a live batting practice session on Wednesday. It was Strider's first action of spring training. The 24-year-old right-hander was excellent for the Braves in his rookie season in 2022, going 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), 0.99 WHIP and 38.3 percent strikeout rate in 131 2/3 innings covering 31 outings (20 starts). Despite throwing only 131 2/3 frames, he was one of just 11 big-league pitchers to top 200 strikeouts on the year, showing just how much fantasy upside he has in the long term. There will probably be innings restrictions in 2023 in his second full season, but Strider is a fine fantasy target with elite swing-and-miss stuff.

Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) is set to start Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider's last start came on Sept. 18 and he's been dealing with a strained oblique muscle on his left side, so it's unclear how many innings he'll be able to go in this one. He will be a DFS pitcher to avoid on Friday's slate while coming off the injury. The 23-year-old was excellent for the Braves during the regular season, going 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), a 0.99 WHIP, 202 strikeouts and 45 walks in 131 2/3 innings over 31 outings (20 starts), so the Braves will be hoping he can be effective for a handful of innings to start Game 3 on Friday. In four appearances (three starts), he held the Phils to three earned runs while striking out 34 in 21 1/3 innings in 2022.

Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) was available out of the bullpen in the Game 2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series on Wednesday. Manager Brian Snitker still hasn't announced his Game 3 starter for Friday, so it's possible that Strider will get the nod, although it's probably more likely that veteran right-hander Charlie Morton will start. Strider finished the regular season on the injured list with an oblique strain and hasn't made a start since Sept. 18, so he'd have a very short leash if he were to start in this series. The 23-year-old was excellent in his first full major-league season, though, going 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), a 0..99 WHIP, 202 strikeouts and 45 walks in 131 2/3 frames over 31 outings (20 starts).

Atlanta Braves rookie starting pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) is on the team's roster for the National League Division Series this week against the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider landed on the injured list in mid-September with an oblique strain, and it was uncertain if he'd be ready for the Division Series. The 23-year-old right-hander will be on the roster, but it remains to be seen if he'll be used as a starter or reliever due to his recent injury. He was excellent for the Braves in his first full MLB season in 2022, going 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), a 0.99 WHIP, 202 strikeouts and 45 walks in 131 2/3 innings over 31 outings (20 starts). Strider went 4-0 against the Phillies this year while giving up three runs on seven hits over 21 1/3 innings in four appearances (three starts).

The Atlanta Braves signed rookie right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) to a six-year, $75 million contract extension on Monday that runs through the 2028 season. The deal will be worth $92 million over seven years if a $22 million club option for 2029 is exercised. The Braves are optimistic that Strider will be ready for the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, which begins on Tuesday. He threw a good bullpen session on Sunday and will be considered for the roster if he checks out fine Tuesday. Atlanta will be hoping to have Strider in this series. The 23-year-old was 4-0 against the Phillies this year with a 1.27 ERA, 34 strikeouts and seven walks in 21 1/3 innings over four games (three starts).

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) played catch on flat ground on Tuesday for the first time since going on the injured list. However, the Braves won't know how much Strider has progressed until he gets back on a mound as his throwing progression continues. The 23-year-old hasn't pitched since Sept. 18 due to an oblique strain, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available for the team's starting rotation if they lock up the National League East division and won't have to play until next week's NL Division Series. He has been lights-out for the Braves in his first full big-league season in 2022, going 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), a 0.99 WHIP, 202 strikeouts and 45 walks in 131 2/3 innings over 31 outings (20 starts).

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) is expected to resume throwing again in the final days of the regular season early this week, but he's unlikely to be available before the National League Division Series that begins on Oct. 11. He first felt left oblique soreness in his Sept. 18 start against the Philadelphia Phillies and was put on the injured list when he continued to feel discomfort before beginning a side session on Sept. 23. The NL Rookie of the Year candidate has gone 11-5 this year with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), a 0.99 WHIP and a 202:45 K:BB over 131 2/3 innings and 31 outings (20 starts) this year. The good news is that after sweeping the division-rival New York Mets this past weekend, the Braves control their own destiny now as far as winning the NL East and getting a first-round bye in the playoffs.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) has yet to resume throwing. Strider went on the injured list last week with a left oblique strain. The recovery has been slow going for the hard-throwing rookie, who felt something in the injured oblique last Friday when he attempted to throw. Atlanta may be heading into the postseason without Strider, who has been one of their better pitchers in 2022. Strider has made 20 starts this year, posting an 11-5 record, 2.67 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 202 strikeouts in 131 2/3 innings of work.

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with strained left oblique and optioned infielder Rylan Bannon to Triple-A Gwinnett. In corresponding moves, the team reinstated infielder Ehire Adrianza (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list and recalled right-hander Alan Rangel. Strider's IL stint is backdated to Sept. 21. The 23-year-old will miss the rest of the regular season, which is terrible news for fantasy managers, as Strider has been excellent in his second MLB season. Strider will finish 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), a 0.99 WHIP and 202 strikeouts in 131 2/3 innings over 31 outings (20 starts). Bryce Elder is the leading candidate to take his spot in the rotation the rest of the regular season.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) is dealing with a sore oblique and will have his next start pushed back a few days. As a result, Bryce Elder will get the nod on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, and left-hander Max Fried will face the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Strider was originally lined up to make his next start on Friday against the Phillies, but now it looks like he won't take the mound until early next week against the Nationals. The 23-year-old Strider has been a revelation for the Braves rotation this year, going 11-5 with a 2.67 ERA (1.83 FIP), a 0.99 WHIP, 202 strikeouts and 45 walks in 131 2/3 innings over 31 outings (20 starts). He'll be a must-start for fantasy managers next time he's out there.