Jurrjens takes no decision in Braves' loss

Jair Jurrjens did not factor into the decision on Tuesday as the Braves fell to the Marlins 4-3. Jurrjens went six innings and allowed two runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out five.

Our View: Jurrjens matched Ricky Nolasco almost pitch for pitch tonight, and when the two pitchers left the game it was tied at two. Jurrjens has put together some nice starts as of late, and he remains a reliable fantasy starter in all formats.

Jurrjens solid in no decision

News: Braves ace Jair Jurrjens was just that on Tuesday against the Florida Marlins. It wasn’t his best outing, but Jurrjens was solid over six innings. He allowed two runs on seven hits, walked one and had five strikeouts. He settled for a no decision, however, as Ricky Nolasco was every bit as good for the Fish and both left with the score tied at two. His ERA is at 2.69 on the year. [...]

Jair Jurrjens held the Marlins to two runs over six innings

Jair Jurrjens held the Marlins to two runs over six innings on Tuesday night, but didn't factor into the decision in an eventual 4-3 loss. Jurrjens has allowed two earned runs or less in five of his last six starts. [...]

Jurrjens held the Giants to one run on three hits in 7.2 innings

Jurrjens held the Giants to one run on three hits in 7.2 innings Wednesday to pick up his ninth win of the season. [...]

Braves | Jurrjens sharp Wednesday

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens (9-7) gave up just three hits in 7 2/3 innings to beat the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, July 22. He picked up his third straight win and set a season high with nine strikeouts while giving up just one run.

Jurrjens beats Lincecum Wednesday

News: Atlanta ace Jair Jurrjens was fantastic on Wednesday as he was able to defeat the San Francisco Giants with their own ace, Tim Lincecum, on the hill. Jurrjens threw 7 2/3 shutout innings to improve to 9-7 on the season. He gave up just three base hits and walked only one batter and recorded nine strikeouts to match Lincecum’s total. His ERA is at 2.60 on the season. [...]

Jair Jurrjens held the Giants to single run over 7 2/3 innings

Jair Jurrjens held the Giants to single run over 7 2/3 innings in a 4-2 win on Wednesday night. Jurrjens was fantastic, holding the Giants to just three hits, while striking out a season-high nine and walking just one. [...]

Jurrjens bests Lincecum as ATL wins

Jair Jurrjens outdueled Tim Lincecum on Wednesday, striking out nine Giants in 7.1 innings of a 4-2 Braves victory.

Our View: He also only allowed one walk, and saw his WHIP dip to 1.20 and ERA to 2.67. His solid sophomore campaign continues.

Jurrjens, surging Braves beat Giants 4-2

Jair Jurrjens gave up three hits in 7 2-3 innings, Yunel Escobar hit a three-run homer and the surging Atlanta Braves beat Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Jurrjens fired six scoreless innings Friday night against the

Jurrjens fired six scoreless innings Friday night against the Mets, allowing just two hits. He struck out one and walked two. [...]

Jurrjens shuts down Mets

Jair Jurrjens was solid again on Friday as the Braves pounded the Mets 11-0. Jurrjens went six scoreless innings and allowed two hits while walking two and striking out one. He is now 8-7 on the year.

Our View: Jurrjens has been solid as of late, and it is starting to look like he is a good option once again. He should be owned in all leagues at this point unless you are in a very shallow mixed league.

Jurrjens allows two hits in win

News: Braves SP Jair Jurrjens allowed two hits and two walks in six scoreless innings Friday against the Mets, recording one strikeout. He recorded his second straight victory, improving his record to 8-7. [...]

Jair Jurrjens hurled six shutout innings in an 11-0 win over

Jair Jurrjens hurled six shutout innings in an 11-0 win over the Mets on Friday night. Jurrjens cruised past the punchless Mets, allowing just two hits while walking two and striking out one. [...]

Braves | Jurrjens earns win Saturday

Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens allowed two runs on five hits over six innings Saturday, July 11, against the Colorado Rockies, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out three, improving to 7-7 on the season.

Jurrjens notched his second win in July with his fourth quality

Jurrjens notched his second win in July with his fourth quality start in five outings. His command has been erratic, though, with three or more free passes issued in each of his past four starts. He finished the first half with a 7-7 record, a 2.91 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP.

Braves SP Jair Jurrjens, a loser last time out at the Cubs,

News: Braves SP Jair Jurrjens, a loser last time out at the Cubs, evened his record at 7-7 with a victory at Colorado on Saturday. He allowed two runs on five hits in six innings, issuing three walks and recording three strikeouts. [...]

Jurrjens collects win at Coors

Jair Jurrjens only allowed two earned runs on five hits over six innings in Saturday's 4-3 win at Colorado. He had three walks and three strikeouts.

Our View: Jurrjens earned a win for his solid effort, and evened his record to 7-7. He has two wins over three starts so far this month, after going 0-4 over five outings in June.

Jair Jurrjens yielded two runs over six innings Saturday in

Jair Jurrjens yielded two runs over six innings Saturday in the Braves' 4-3 win over the Rockies. A reversal of fortunes for one of the NL's unluckiest pitchers and perhaps its luckiest. [...]

Jurrjens' arm, bat figure in Braves' victory

Jair Jurrjens pitched six strong innings and singled twice to drive in a run and score a run, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday night.

Braves | Jurrjens gives up four runs in loss

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens fell to 6-7 on the year Monday, July 6, after he allowed four earned runs over six innings against the Chicago Cubs. Jurrjens struck out one while walking three and giving up seven hits.

Jurrjens unimpressive in loss

Jair Jurrjens wasn't awful but did little to excite his fantasy owners on Monday, allowing four runs off seven hits and three walks while striking out just one against the Cubs. He fell to 6-7 on the season.

Our View: Jurrjens' ERA is still below three, though you can't expect that figure to hold up for much longer. He still should be a fine option at pitcher, just not quite as fine as he had been over the first two months this season.

Jurrjens took the loss against the Cubs on Monday, giving up

Jurrjens took the loss against the Cubs on Monday, giving up four runs and seven hits over six innings. Jurrjens issued three walks and struck out just one. [...]

Atlanta SP Jair Jurrjens lost to the Chicago Cubs on Monday

News: Atlanta SP Jair Jurrjens lost to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night in a battle against starter Randy Wells. Jurrjens was bettered by the Cubs’ hurler as he allowed four earned runs on seven hits over six frames. Jurrjens walked three Cubs hitters and had one strikeout. His ERA is at 2.91 on the season as his record falls to 6-7. [...]

Analysis: Pitching with a huge lead for the first time in what must have seemed like ages, Jurrjens cruised in this outing. He surrendered four walks in the first four innings, but still managed to carry a no-hitter into the seventh while the Braves offense went on a rampage. There’s no reason to bench Jurrjens when he takes his 2.73 ERA to the hill to face the Cubs next time out.

Analysis: Pitching with a huge lead for the first time in what must have seemed like ages, Jurrjens was sharp. He struggled with his command early, surrendering four walks in the first four innings, but began using his fastball effectively, taking a no-hitter into the seventh while the Braves’ offense went on a rampage in an 11-1 win. There’s no reason to bench Jurrjens when he looks to extend his streak of consecutive starts to four and improve upon a 2.73 ERA against the Cubs next time out.

Jose Contreras was sharp once again on Wednesday, keeping the

Jose Contreras was sharp once again on Wednesday, keeping the Indians at two earned runs on five hits and one walk and striking out eight over eight innings to earn his third victory.

Analysis: Pitching with a huge lead for the first time in what must have seemed like ages, Jurrjens was sharp. He struggled with his command early, surrendering four walks in the first four innings, but began using his fastball effectively, taking a no-hitter into the seventh while the Braves’ offense went on a rampage in an 11-1 win. There’s no reason to bench Jurrjens when he looks to extend his streak of consecutive starts to four and improve upon a 2.73 ERA against the Cubs next time out.

Atlanta SP Jair Jurrjens laughed in the face of Philadelphia

News: Atlanta SP Jair Jurrjens laughed in the face of Philadelphia ace Cole Hamels on Wednesday. Not literally, no, but he did so with his performance. Jurrjens improved to .500 at 6-6 on the year as he dominated the Phillies. He gave up one unearned run on one hit over seven ridiculously strong innings. His lone poor spot was allowing four walks but he struck out six in the game. Jurrjens has his ERA at a very nice 2.73 for the year. [...]

Braves | Jurrjens sparkles Wednesday

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens gave up one hit and one unearned run in seven innings for a win against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, July 1. He struck out six and walked four in the game. It was Jurrjens' first win since May 29.

Jair Jurrjens held the Phillies to one run on one hit over seven

Jair Jurrjens held the Phillies to one run on one hit over seven innings in an 11-1 win on Wednesday night. Jurrjens actually gave up a run before he gave up a hit. [...]

Jurrjens held the Phillies to one run on one hit and four walks

Jurrjens held the Phillies to one run on one hit and four walks in seven innings Wednesday. [...]

Jurrjens, Braves shut down Phils, 11-1

Jair Jurrjens allowed his first hit with two outs in the seventh inning on a night the Atlanta Braves finally gave him some run support, beating the reeling Philadelphia Phillies 11-1 on Wednesday.

Jurrjens flirts with history in rout of Phillies

While Jair Jurrjens took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, the Braves' offense went on a rampage in an 11-1 win over the Phillies and secured the team's first series win since May 22-24 against the Blue Jays.

Jurrjens baffles Phils in Braves rout

Jair Jurrjens was masterful on Wednesday night, surrendering just one run, and one hit, in seven innings while striking out six in the Braves 11-1 pummeling of Philadelphia.

Our View: Jurrjens continues to show no sign off a drop-off after his fast start to 2009, and now has a sparkling 2.73 ERA and 1.24 WHIP through 102.1 innings pitched. You could still maybe sell high on him, but it doesn't appear likely he will suffer any significant regression in '09.