Yardbarker: Yovani Gallardo

Pitching: Concentration vs. Skill

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:30:29 -0500

This is outside my normal realm of analysis, but it's something I've wanted to address for a while. I'll get some Arizona Fall League Pitch F/x stuff up later in this week or early next week for sure. I'm not too much of a pitcher, but I sometimes get that role in stickball games. I often struggle with my control. I'm inside, outside, high, and low. It really has nothing to do with my concentration or mental ability. It has a lot to do with my ability to throw a ball...

For whatever it's worth: 2009's best and worst pitching performances

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:15:10 -0500

Here are the best starting pitching performances of 2009 (pending tomorrow's game, of course), sorted by Game Score: # Pitcher Date Opp IP H ER BB K Score Decision 1 Yovani Gallardo 4/29 PIT 8 2 0 1 11 88 W 2 Yovani Gallardo 6/5 @ATL 8 2 0 4 6 80 W 3 Yovani Gallardo 5/25 STL 8 2 0 4 6 80 ND 4 Manny Parra 7/9 STL 7 3 0 1 7 77 ND 5 Yovani Gallardo 4/24 @HOU 9 5 2 0 7 76 W 6 Dave Bush 9/12 ...

Brewers 6, Astros 0

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:58:53 -0500

More photos » by Darren Hauck - AP Yovani Gallardo pitches during the first inning Sunday. Gallardo and three relievers combined to shut out the Astros. Browse more photos » W: Yovani Gallardo (13-12)L: Felipe Paulino (2-10) HR: Corey Hart (12), Prince Fielder (40), Jody Gerut (8) MVP: Yovani Gallardo (+.216)LVP: Casey McGehee (-.036) Win Expectancy GraphSBNation Coverage If you missed today's game...

Yovani Gallardo will make his final start Sunday

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:26:25 -0500

Yovani Gallardo will make his final start Sunday He'll be on a loose pitch count, then shut down for the remainder of the season after Sunday's game.

Not Quite the Joba Rules

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:36:41 -0500

The Brewers are going to have Yovani Gallardo skip his next start: Gallardo won’t take the ball again until Sept. 15 at Wrigley Field, and the Brewers are still unclear what the plan will be beyond that outing. The reason is to cut back on Gallardo’s innings and pitches since the Brewers’ playoff hopes are about [...]

When do you throw in the towel?

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:16:38 -0500

More photos » by Darren Hauck - AP If Yovani Gallardo pitched everyday and hit home runs, like he just did in this picture, 30-12 wouldn't seem like such a tall hill to climb. Browse more photos » The Brewers are at about the 3/4 mark of the season, and with 42 games left their playoff chances don't look very good. Let's assume, for a moment, that tomorrow night is the start of the biggest hot ...

Pirates 3, Brewers 1

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:47:50 -0500

More photos » by Keith Srakocic - AP Yovani Gallardo seems to be on luck's bad side lately, as he drops to 11-10. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Browse more photos » W: Paul Maholm (7-7)L: Yovani Gallardo (11-10) MVP: Ryan Braun (+.047)LVP: Felipe Lopez (-.137) HR: Ronny Cedeno (4) Win Expectancy GraphSBNation CoverageSTATS Play-by-play Welcome to another YoGa loss. The hitting just wasn't where it ...

Game Thread #107: Brewers (53-53) at Dodgers (65-41)

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:00:15 -0500

Can Yovani Gallardo propel the Brewers back over .500? Follow the jump for tonight's pitching matchup, lineup and conversation on tonight's game! Hiroki Kuroda (3-5, 4.44) has lost five of his last seven decisions, and has not picked up a win since July 3. With that said, the Dodgers are 3-0 in his last three starts, despite the fact that he hasn't pitched more than six innings or 95 pitches in any of his last six appearances. Jody Gerut is the only Brewer who's fa...

Cardinals 5, Brewers 0

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:11:15 -0500

W: Wainwright (9-5)L: Gallardo (8-6) MVP: Corey Hart (+.075)LVP: Yovani Gallardo (-.176) Win Expectancy GraphSB Nation Coverage This was a pretty depressing game all around. Yovani Gallardo had his first bad outing in a while and the offense could never break through against Cardinal pitcher Adam Wainwright. A few "questionable" calls by home plate umpire Bill Hohn and his moustache didn't help matters either. Gallardo needed 37 pitched to get through the first...

Mets 1, Brewers 0

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:52:19 -0500

More photos » by Morry Gash - AP New York Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey uses his tongue to direct the ball. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Browse more photos » W: Mike Pelfrey (6-3)L: Yovani Gallardo (8-5)S: Francisco Rodriguez (21) MVP: Yovani Gallardo (+.245)LVP: J.J. Hardy (-.159) Win Expectancy GraphSB Nation Coverage There weren't any shadows to blame at Miller Park today, but the Brewer bats took ...

Gallardo out for the season

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:04:49 -0500

Yovani Gallardo has a torn ACL in his knee and will probably miss the remainder of the season.

Yovani Gallardo Injured

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:55:15 -0500

Brewers SP, Yovani Gallardo to miss 4 weeks due to torn cartilage in his knee according to ESPN. Gallardo, who is 22, started 18 games out of 20 appearances for the Brewers in 2007.

Yovani Gallardo To Miss 4 Weeks Of Spring Training

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:50:17 -0500

Brewers' pitching phenom Yovani Gallardo is expected to miss the first 4 weeks of spring training after knee surgery. We discuss the impact of the injury and what fantasy owners should expect from Gallardo in 2008.

Fantasy Baseball Spotlight: Yovani Gallardo

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:02:50 -0500

RobinSports.com writer Mike Danko chimes in on his daily spotlight on attractive fantasy baseball talent. Today's focus is Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo! This column is a must-read for fantasy baseball performers looking to get an edge on your competition!