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R.A. Dickey | Starting Pitcher

Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Age / DOB:  (38) / 10/29/1974
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 222
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Tennessee
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R.A. Dickey was tagged for five runs over 6 2/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the Orioles.
Another clunker for Dickey, who entered Saturday's start with three straight outings of two earned runs allowed. The knuckleballer gave up nine hits (including two homers) and three walks in the loss. He now has a disappointing 4.85 ERA for the year and has walked 31 batters in 68 2/3 innings. He didn't issue his 31st walk last season until July 29. May 25 - 4:13 PM

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R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

R.A. Dickey yielded three runs (two earned) in eight innings Monday in a 7-5 win over the Rays.

It was his longest outing of the season. Dickey limited the Rays to just four hits, but he issued four walks. Still, he was able to limit the damage. The knuckleballer has allowed two earned runs in each of his last three starts, lowering his ERA from 5.36 to 4.50 for the year. It doesn't appear that Dickey will match the dominance he displayed last year, but he has righted the ship somewhat.
May 20 - 4:38 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

R.A. Dickey allowed two runs over six innings to pick up his third win of the season, and the Blue Jays beat the Giants on Tuesday.

More importantly, Dickey struck out 10 batters in his six innings of work. The knuckleballer did allow a home run in the game, his ninth in nine starts, but he otherwise largely limited Giants hitters to playing station-to-station ball. The right-hander has now turned in two consecutive quality starts, and his next turn will likely come Monday against the Rays.
May 14 - 10:08 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

R.A. Dickey allowed three runs -- two earned -- in six innings Thursday in a no-decision against the Rays.

Dickey has certainly had a disappointing start, but this does make five quality starts in eight tries. He's also still showing a pretty good strikeout rate, with 38 K's in 48 innings. Expect his ERA to keep coming down. Maybe he'll never start pitching like he did last year, but he should be an asset in mixed leagues when all is said and done.
May 9 - 11:43 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

R.A. Dickey turned in another disappointing performance on Saturday afternoon, allowing seven runs on six hits over six innings in a loss to the Mariners.

Dickey struck out five in the game while walking two. Many projected the 38-year-old knuckleballer to show significant regression this season, but nobody envisioned him being quite this bad. Through his first seven starts, he sports a 2-5 record, 5.36 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. He's been battling mild inflammation in his back and neck, which may be contributing to the poor results. Assuming he makes his next turn in the rotation, he'll look to get back on track on Thursday against the Rays in Tampa Bay.
May 4 - 5:00 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

An MRI taken Wednesday on R.A. Dickey's sore back and neck showed no structural damage.

Dickey has been diagnosed with mild inflammation and is still on track to start Saturday against the Mariners. The 38-year-old knuckleballer owns a disappointing 4.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 28/15 K/BB ratio through 36 innings (six starts) this season with Toronto.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
May 1 - 4:22 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

R.A. Dickey (neck) expects to have MRI sometime this week.

Dickey is dealing with same injury he's pitched with in his last three starts. At this point the MRI is precautionary, but a stint on the disabled list can't be ruled out if more damage is found. Dickey threw seven innings and allowed three runs in a loss Sunday against the Yankees.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
Apr 28 - 4:30 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

R.A. Dickey went seven solid innings but suffered a loss Sunday, allowing three runs against the Yankees.

Dickey walked one and gave up just four hits, but two of them left the park. Lyle Overbay's two-run shot in the seventh inning is what did the knuckleballer in. The good news is that Dickey's neck issue didn't seem to bother him. He's registered a quality start in three of his last four outings. Dickey gets the Mariners next.
Apr 28 - 3:55 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

R.A. Dickey (neck, back) is still expected to make his next start Sunday against the Yankees.

Dickey gave four runs and walked five over six innings Tuesday against the Orioles, after which he confirmed that he was still dealing with neck and upper back. It would probably make sense to rest him, but the Blue Jays need him right now with Josh Johnson (triceps) already being skipped this weekend. It's not an ideal situation for fantasy owners.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
Apr 26 - 5:14 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

R.A. Dickey admitted after Tuesday's start that he's still dealing with pain in his neck and upper back.

"It feels like going to battle with a three-shooter instead of a six-shooter," Dickey said. The knuckleballer allowed four runs over six innings against the Orioles Tuesday, which was a step back from his previous two outings. At this point, Dickey will probably be OK for his next start, but the Blue Jays might be better off shutting him down for a couple weeks.
Source: John Lott on Twitter
Apr 23 - 10:26 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

R.A. Dickey allowed four runs over six innings as the Blue Jays lost to the Orioles on Tuesday.

Dickey took a step back from his previous two starts, allowing six hits and five walks in his six innings. That can happen with a knuckleball, but Dickey didn't walk over four batters in any start last season, suggesting he's still searching for his Cy Young form. Dickey will try to get his knuckler straightened out -- or less straight, as it were -- Sunday against the Yankees.
Apr 23 - 9:47 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

R.A. Dickey still has some pain in his neck and upper back but said he'll be fine to make his scheduled start on Tuesday versus the Orioles.

Dickey described the issue as a "knot that emits pain." But, he's feeling much better after receiving treatment over the last few days and will be able to gut it out. The ailment shouldn't be a big deal as long as it doesn't get worse.
Source: National Post
Apr 22 - 7:17 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Friday that R.A. Dickey (neck, back) was feeling better.

Dickey was removed from Thursday's start after six innings with neck and back tightness, but it's not a major concern. Assuming all goes well during his side session Saturday, he should be able to make his scheduled start against the Orioles in Baltimore on Tuesday.
Source: Sportsnet.ca
Apr 19 - 7:39 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons expects R.A. Dickey (back/neck) to make his next start.

And fantasy owners breathe a sigh of relief. Dickey has dealt with back spasms for a few days and he tightened up during the sixth inning Thursday, but it appears that he'll be fine. He tossed six shutout frames Thursday before exiting.
Source: John Lott on Twitter
Apr 18 - 9:37 PM
R.A. Dickey - S - Blue Jays

R.A. Dickey left Thursday's start after six innings with back and neck tightness.

Dickey appeared to suffer the injury on a strikeout of Dewayne Wise in the sixth. He finished out the frame but was removed in favor of Esmil Rogers to start the seventh inning. The Blue Jays are saying his removal was precautionary, but we'll have to wait and see whether he'll be ready for his next start. Dickey had his knuckler dancing before exiting, tossing six shutout innings on just two hits and a walk with seven strikeouts.
Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter
Apr 18 - 8:46 PM

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