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Jason Vargas | Starting Pitcher

Team: Los Angeles Angels
Age / DOB:  (30) / 2/2/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 215
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Jason Vargas threw seven scoreless innings in Sunday's win over the White Sox.
After a rough outing against the Astros, Vargas has gone at least seven innings in his last two games and has back-to-back quality starts. He gave up just four hits with three walks and had six strikeouts. Vargas now has a 3.55 ERA through his first nine starts this season. May 19 - 7:10 PM

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Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas pitched two-run ball for seven innings as the Angels beat the Royals 6-2 on Tuesday.

Vargas matched his season high with seven strikeouts and improved to 2-3 with a 4.03 ERA. Next up for him is a rematch with his old team, the Mariners. He took a tough loss to them on April 28, getting outdueled by Hisashi Iwakuma in a 2-1 game.
May 15 - 1:04 AM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas hurled his fourth career shutout Friday in the Angels' 4-0 win over the Orioles.

Vargas, who was 0-3 in April, took matters into his own hands tonight after taking a loss while allowing two runs in eight innings his last time out. He's allowed three runs or fewer in four of his six starts to date, but poor support had doomed him. Expect another nice outing with the Astros on deck next week.
May 4 - 12:33 AM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas allowed just two runs over eight innings in a loss Sunday against the Mariners.

Pitching against his former team, Vargas came away with easily his best start of the season. It was a questionable decision for the Angels to bring him out for the eighth inning, as he wound up losing the game on a home run to Michael Morse. Vargas managed a quality start despite the loss. He held the Mariners to just six hits and finished with seven strikeouts.
Apr 28 - 8:21 PM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas yielded three runs in seven innings Tuesday in a no-decision against the Rangers.

Vargas remained winless on the season, but at least the Angels prevailed for the first time in one of his starts. While Vargas' 5.82 ERA isn't bad, his 2.03 WHIP is hideous. Even tonight, he struck out just two and walked three, giving him a 10/10 K/BB ratio. The Angels' stellar outfield defense can't make him a useful fantasy pitcher all by itself.
Apr 24 - 1:47 AM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas surrendered five earned runs over just 3 1/3 innings Tuesday in a loss to the Twins.

Vargas gave up nine hits and two walks. He did not tally a single strikeout. The 30-year-old left-hander owns an awful 6.75 ERA, 2.32 WHIP and 8/7 K/BB ratio over his first 14 2/3 innings with the Halos and obviously needs to be ignored in all fantasy formats for the time being.
Apr 16 - 11:50 PM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas was tagged for five runs in 5 2/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Athletics.

Vargas danced around trouble for most of the night, but he gave up three straight extra-base hits (including a two-run homer by Josh Donaldson) before being pulled in the sixth. Kevin Jepsen then allowed two inherited runners to score, further damaging Vargas' line. The southpaw allowed 10 hits and three walks in the loss. While he was a dud on Thursday night, we still think he'll be a pretty decent streaming option in his home starts.
Apr 12 - 1:18 AM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas yielded one run in 5 2/3 innings Friday in a no-decision versus the Rangers.

Vargas pitched out of some jams today after allowing eight hits and walking two. He also got some help from reliever Kevin Jepsen in the sixth. While Vargas wasn't at his best, it was a nice improvement from the eight-run shelling he took in his final spring start. He'll be a better play this year when the Angels are at home.
Apr 5 - 5:09 PM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas was absolutely obliterated by the Dodgers in his final spring start Friday, allowing eight runs on seven hits in just 1 2/3 innings.

Vargas also walked two on the evening, while striking out three. Most of the damage came via an A.J. Ellis grand slam in the five-run first inning. With the poor performance, Vargas wraps up his spring schedule with a troublesome 7.54 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 18/7 K/BB ratio over 22 2/3 innings. An already sketchy option in fantasy leagues, it may be best to avoid calling Vargas’ name on draft day.
Mar 30 - 1:41 AM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas was shelled for five earned runs over 5 1/3 innings Tuesday in the Angels' loss to the Brewers.

Vargas struck out four and issued only one walk, but he yielded eight hits -- two of which were home runs. The 30-year-old left-hander has a 6.00 ERA so far this spring, but he is locked into a starting rotation spot.
Mar 19 - 7:13 PM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas yielded one run over 4 2/3 innings in Thursday's 12-4 win over the White Sox.

Vargas limited the White Sox to just two hits and a walk while striking out five. The lone run scored on a Blake Tekotte triple in the third inning. Many figure to overlook Vargas in fantasy leagues because he'll no longer call Safeco Field home, but we still think he'll be a nice matchup play in Anaheim.
Mar 14 - 7:35 PM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas spun two hitless innings Monday against the Athletics.

Vargas walked one batter and notched one strikeout. While the southpaw benefitted greatly during his time with the Mariners by making half of his starts at Safeco Field, he'll still be in a pretty favorable ballpark in Anaheim. We think he'll continue to be a solid matchup play in mixed fantasy leagues this year.
Mar 4 - 6:46 PM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Angels and LHP Jason Vargas avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $8.5 million contract.

Vargas, who was recently acquired from the Mariners, gets a nice raise from the $4.85 million he made in 2012 after winning a career-high 14 games while posting a 3.85 ERA over 217 innings. The 29-year-old left-hander can become a free agent after the 2013 season.
Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter
Jan 18 - 5:27 PM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Angels acquired LHP Jason Vargas from the Mariners for DH Kendrys Morales.

Vargas posted a cool 3.85 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 141/55 K/BB ratio in 217 1/3 innings this past season for the Mariners. The cavernous dimensions of Safeco Field definitely helped those numbers, but the 29-year-old left-hander is a solid innings eater and should retain a good amount of fantasy value in the Anaheim rotation.
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 05:24:00 PM
Jason Vargas - S - Angels

Jason Vargas ended his season on a high note, delivering an outstanding performance in a no-decision against the Athletics on Saturday.

Vargas allowed just one run on five hits over his seven frames while walking none and striking out seven. He left the game with a 4-1 lead, and stood in line to earn his 15th victory until Tom Wilhelmsen blew a save chance in the ninth inning. Vargas wraps up a very solid season that saw him go 14-11 with a 3.85 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 141/55 K/BB ratio over a career-high 217 1/3 innings.
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 07:25:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Chris Iannetta
2Hank Conger
1B1Albert Pujols
2B1Howie Kendrick
SS1Erick Aybar
2Brendan Harris
3B1Alberto Callaspo
2Chris Nelson
LF1Mike Trout
2J.B. Shuck
CF1Peter Bourjos
RF1Josh Hamilton
DH1Mark Trumbo
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jered Weaver
2C.J. Wilson
3Joe Blanton
4Jason Vargas
5Tommy Hanson
6Jerome Williams
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Ernesto Frieri
2Ryan Madson
3Scott Downs
4Sean Burnett
5Kevin Jepsen
6Mark Lowe
7Garrett Richards
8Dane De La Rosa
9Michael Kohn
10Billy Buckner
11Ryan Brasier
12Robert Coello
13Andrew Taylor