| Hot | 5/9/2013 10:03:00 AM |
Description: Nats righthy Jordan Zimmermann made his Cy Young case a little bit stronger Wednesday with a win over Detroit (7 IP, ER, 2 BB, 7 K's). | Insight: He hasn't given up more than three runs in any start this season and is now 3-0 with a 0.38 ERA in his last three apperances. Only Matt Harvey (0.69) and Hisashi Iwakuma (0.76) have posted lower WHIPs than Zimmermann (0.82) in 2013. | | |
| Hot | 5/1/2013 10:19:00 PM |
Description: Washington righthander Jordan Zimmermann dominated the Braves for his fifth victory of the season Wednesday at Turner Field (8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 8 K's). | Insight: Zimmermann (5-1, 1.64 ERA) is quietly posting Cy Young numbers for the second place Nationals. He'll make his next start Tuesday against Detroit. | | |
| Hot | 4/26/2013 9:47:00 PM |
Description: Nats righthander Jordan Zimmermann hurled a one-hitter Friday against Cincinnati. | Insight: Friday was the third time in 86 starts that Zimmermann has tossed a complete game and the first time he's delivered a complete game shutout. His 2.00 ERA through five starts is second-best among Washington starting pitchers. | | |
| Hot | 4/15/2013 10:34:00 PM |
Description: Jordan Zimmermann went all nine innings Monday in a win over the Marlins. | Insight: The Washington ace allowed three runs on six hits in the 103-pitch outing. He fanned six while walking just one. Zimmermann (2.45 ERA) is tied for the league-lead with three victories in his first three starts. | | |
| 3/8/2013 8:37:00 PM |
Description: The Washington Post reports that Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann is dealing with a "dead arm." | Insight: Zimmermann has gotten off to a slow start this spring, posting an ERA of 11.00 in his first three appearances. This kind of fatigue isn't unusual for pitchers this time of year. Zimmermann should be fine by the time the regular season starts. | | |
| 2/15/2013 7:06:00 PM |
Description: The Nationals agreed to a one-year, $5.2 million contract with right-hander Jordan Zimmermann to avoid arbitration. | Insight: Zimmermann has posted a 3.05 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over the last two seasons and went 12-8 in 2012. However, he faded down the stretch with a 4.40 ERA over the final two months and gave up five earned in three innings in his only playoff start. Look for Washington to finally turn him loose in 2013 after keeping his innings under 200 the last two seasons. | | |
| 10/8/2012 9:52:00 PM |
Description: Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann got rocked Monday afternoon in a loss to St. Louis. He only made it through three innings, allowing seven hits and five runs over 63 pitches. | Insight: This was Zimmermann's first postseason appearance so maybe his nerves got the best of him. He's not scheduled to make another start until Washington's next series. | | |
| 9/24/2012 10:17:00 PM |
Description: Washington righthander Jordan Zimmermann looked impressive Monday in a 12-2 win over the Brewers. | Insight: Zimmermann (12-8, 2.90 ERA) allowed just one run in 6 1/3 innings, walking two and striking out seven. He's undefeated over his past five starts. | | |
| 9/6/2012 10:36:00 PM |
Description: Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann pitched seven innings Thursday for the first time since July 8. | Insight: Zimmermann has largely been limited to six innings this season, and he came in having allowed 17 earned in his last 19 1/3 innings over his last four starts. After allowing a run in each of the first two innings Thursday, Zimmermann finished with two runs on five hits and a walk while fanning nine in seven innings to win his first game in nearly a month. | | |
| 9/1/2012 8:26:00 PM |
Description: Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann has thrown less than six innings in five of his last six starts, including Saturday against St. Louis. | Insight: Zimmermann had an impeccable 2.28 ERA at the end of July but he turned in a 4.39 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in August and started off September horribly -- the Cardinals tagged him for eight runs on eight hits in 3 2/3 innings Saturday. | | |
| 8/4/2012 8:57:00 PM |
Description: Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann failed to go six innings for the first time this season Saturday against the Marlins. Zimmermann, who had this start pushed back due to shoulder inflammation, allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and threw 96 pitches in five innings. | Insight: Zimmermann has been one of the most consistent starters in baseball this season. The poor performance didn't have much to do with the shoulder inflammation, as the right-hander was reportedly throwing 94-95 mph, according to Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com. | | |
| 8/1/2012 8:06:00 PM |
Description: Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann will have his next start pushed back one day while he deals with some minor inflammation in his throwing shoulder. | Insight: Zimmermann was slated to start the first game of a doubleheader Friday against Miami but now it looks like he'll throw on Saturday instead. He enters Wednesday's action with the third-lowest ERA in MLB (2.28). | | |
| Hot | 7/28/2012 11:00:00 AM |
Description: Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann has a deceiving 7-6 record. He's pitched better than that, with a 2.31 ERA and 1.068 WHIP. | Insight: Zimmermann has won four of his last six starts with a stellar 0.95 ERA and 0.947 WHIP. He's a good play on Saturday against the Milwaukee. | | |
| Hot | 7/18/2012 10:40:00 AM |
Description: Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann has a deceiving 6-6 record. He's pitched better than that, with a 2.48 ERA and 1.109 WHIP. | Insight: Zimmermann has won three of his last four starts with a stellar 1.04 ERA and 1.077 WHIP. He's a good play on Wednesday against the Mets. | | |
| 7/8/2012 7:03:00 PM |
Description: Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann turned in a solid seven inning effort Sunday against the Rockies. Over 95 pitches, Zimmerman scattered three hits and one run, while walking two. Zimmerman was given a no-decision. | Insight: Don't be fooled by the 5-6 record: Zimmerman is actually having an excellent season for Washington. His ERA fell to 2.61 after Sunday's game and he hasn't given up more than three runs in an outing since May 28 when he gave up four against the Marlins. Part of Zimmerman's success can be attributed to his outstanding command: he's walked only 22 batters in 17 starts this season. | | |
| 5/12/2012 10:39:00 PM |
Description: Jordan Zimmermann shut down the Reds over seven innings on Saturday to pick up his second win of the season. Zimmermann gave up one run on five hits and struck out nine. | Insight: Zimmermann has thrown a quality start in all seven of his starts this season. | | |
| 4/25/2012 9:24:00 PM |
Description: Jordan Zimmermann picked up his first win of the season on Wednesday, shutting down the Padres over six innings. Zimmermann gave up one run on four hits with no walks and six strikeouts. | Insight: This was actually the first start this season in which Zimmermann didn't go seven innings. He's now allowed just four earned runs in 27 innings and appears poised to post elite numbers this year. | | |
| 4/13/2012 9:49:00 PM |
Description: Make it two solid starts in a row for Jordan Zimmerman. The 25-year-old baffled the Reds Friday night, surrendering just three hits and one run over seven innings. | Insight: Zimmerman's ERA after two starts is 1.29. The two walks allowed by Zimmerman Friday were the first free passes he's given out this season. Basically Zimmerman has been a stud in every major fantasy category so far except for one: wins. The Nationals have only provided a combined four runs of support for Zimmerman through his first two starts. | | |
| 6/3/2011 8:24:00 AM |
Description: Jordan Zimmerman pitched seven strong innings, striking out four in Thursday's win over the D-Backs. | Insight: Zimmerman has pitched well as of late and should be added in keeper leagues due to his long term potential. | | |
| 5/1/2011 4:51:00 PM |
Description: Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann picked up his 2nd win of the season, beating the Giants today. Zimmermann allowed 2 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks; in 6 innings he struck out 4. | Insight: Zimmermann is best used in NL-only leagues until he improves on his 1.26 WHIP and his K rate (18 in 35 2/3 innings). | | |
