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Hiroki Kuroda | Starting Pitcher

Team: New York Yankees
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 190
Age / DOB:  (37) / 2/10/1975
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Hiroki Kuroda was less than stellar in a loss to the Royals Monday, permitting three runs on seven hits and three walks over just 5 1/3 frames.
He struck out four in the outing and was taken deep by Mike Moustakas. Kuroda has been hit or miss for the Yankees thus far and has failed to go beyond 5 1/3 innings three of the last four times out. He’ll bring a disappointing 4.56 ERA and 1.48 WHIP into this weekend’s start in Oakland. May 21 - 10:41 PM

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Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda got lit up by the Blue Jays on Wednesday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and three home runs in just five innings of New York's 8-1 loss.

Kuroda struck out six and walked two in falling to 3-5. The seven runs were a season worst, though Kuroda has now allowed at least six runs in three of his eight starts. Puzzlingly, most of his struggles have come away from hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium. He'll bring a 4.50 ERA and 30/17 K/BB ratio into his Monday start against the Royals.
May 16 - 10:05 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda pitched well against the Mariners on Friday, allowing just two runs on six hits over seven strong innings of work.

Kuroda walked three and struck out two in the game. He's been inconsistent thus far on the season, but this win improves his record to 3-4 and lowers his ERA to 3.56. He'll attempt to carry over the momentum from this strong outing when he takes on the Blue Jays in Toronto on Wednesday.
May 11 - 10:08 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda had a rough outing against the Royals on Saturday evening, surrendering three runs (two earned) on six hits in just 4 1/3 innings of work.

Kuroda struck out two and walked three in the game. The loss drops him to 2-4 and his ERA sits at 3.75. He's been inconsistent early in his tenure as a Yankee but should be able to settle in and deliver more consistent results moving forward. Kuroda will look to get back on the right track when he takes on the Mariners next week.
May 5 - 10:43 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda held the Orioles in check Monday, limiting them to just one run on four hits and a walk over seven innings in the 2-1 win.

He struck out three and hit one batter. Kuroda has had a couple bad outings early on in his Yankees career, but he's been very good the other three times out, as he finished April with a 3.69 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. He'll face off against the Royals over the weekend.
Apr 30 - 9:45 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda pitched well against the Rangers on Tuesday, allowing just two runs on five hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Kuroda struck out five and walked just two, but he picked up the loss as he was out-pitched by Yu Darvish. Ian Kinsler got the scoring started with a solo homer leading off the first inning, and that was all the offense that the Rangers would need. Still, it's a welcome sight to see the improved effort from Kuroda, and he'll look to carry that over to his next start against the Tigers.
Apr 24 - 11:13 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

One start after coming within three outs of his third career shutout, Hiroki Kuroda got roughed up in Wednesday's loss to the Twins, allowing six runs on 10 hits in just 4 2/3 innings.

Kuroda struck out four and walked none, but served up a pair of home runs to Justin Morneau. Now the owner of a 5.00 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 12/6 K/BB ratio through his first 18 1/3 innings in pinstripes, Kuroda will look to continue alternating good and bad outings against the Rangers in Texas on Monday.
Apr 18 - 11:05 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda shut out the Angels for eight innings to earn a win Friday in the Yankees' home opener.

Kuroda allowed five hits, all of them singles, and struck out six in the gem. David Robertson followed with a scoreless ninth in a 5-0 game to complete the shutout. Kuroda is 1-1 with a 2.63 ERA.
Apr 13 - 3:57 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda lost his Yankees debut Saturday, allowing six runs -- four earned -- in 5 2/3 innings to the Rays.

Kuroda walked four batters and struck out only two while throwing just 55 of his 95 pitches for strikes. It was an ugly debut, but the right-hander has proven his reliability in the past and enjoyed a smooth spring. He should be able to bounce back next week against the Angels.
Apr 7 - 11:26 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda allowed one run over three innings against the Marlins on Monday in his final tuneup of the spring.

Kuroda allowed three hits while walking one and striking out a pair. He finishes Grapefruit League play with a 2.92 ERA and 17/4 K/BB ratio over 24 2/3 innings. He's slated to start the second game of the season Saturday against the Rays and should carry plenty of fantasy value this season.
Apr 2 - 10:39 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda pitched seven innings of two-run ball Wednesday versus the Braves.

Kuroda struck out six and walked none. The Yankees' No. 2 starter has a 2.91 ERA in 21 2/3 innings.
Mar 28 - 5:22 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda will get the nod for the second game of the season against the Rays on April 7.

As expected. Kuroda is now also lined up to start the home opener against the Angels a week later. The 37-year-old right-hander has a sneaky good 3.45 ERA since arriving stateside in 2008 and should be quite helpful in mixed leagues this season.
Source: David Waldstein on Twitter
Mar 27 - 4:41 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda allowed one run and six hits in 5 2/3 innings Friday in a win over the Phillies.

Since giving up three runs in his first start of the spring, Kuroda has allowed one run in 12 innings of work. The Yankees' No. 2 starter, he should be an asset in mixed leagues this season.
Mar 23 - 4:49 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda hurled three shutout innings Monday night against the Astros.

Kuroda allowed two hits while striking out two and walking two. The veteran right-hander threw just 24 out of 42 pitches for strikes, so he was hardly in mid-season form, but he was much better than his spring debut against the Rays last week.
Mar 12 - 10:22 PM
Hiroki Kuroda - S - Yankees

Hiroki Kuroda was tagged for three runs in two innings by the Rays on Wednesday.

After a quick first inning, Kuroda gave up three hits and all three runs in the second. A Stephen Vogt two-run triple was the big blow. Kuroda is expected to be the Yankees' No. 2 starter after signing a one-year, $10 million contract.
Mar 7 - 3:48 PM

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2B1Robinson Cano
SS1Derek Jeter
3B1Alex Rodriguez
2Eric Chavez
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LF1Brett Gardner
CF1Curtis Granderson
RF1Nick Swisher
DH1Raul Ibanez
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PosRoleName
S1CC Sabathia
2Michael Pineda
3Hiroki Kuroda
4Ivan Nova
5Phil Hughes
6Freddy Garcia
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Mariano Rivera
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6David Phelps
7Clay Rapada
8Cody Eppley
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10David Aardsma
11Joba Chamberlain
12Brad Meyers
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