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[+] September 30th 2009 3 Updates

11:00 PM EST (1)

John Smoltz was chased for six runs over four innings in a 6-1

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John Smoltz was chased for six runs over four innings in a 6-1 loss to the Reds on Wednesday night. Smoltz was smoked for six hits including a grand slam, but the most alarming part was the five walks -- easily a season-high. [...]

10:00 PM EST (2)

Smoltz allows slam, takes loss

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News: St. Louis SP John Smoltz tossed four innings and allowed six earned runs in a 6-1 loss to the Reds on Wednesday. Smoltz allowed four of the runs on a Laynce Nix grand slam. [...]

Smoltz sloppy in Cincinnati

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John Smoltz had his worst night as a Cardinal on Wednesday, allowing six runs while walking five in just four innings, as St. Louis lost 6-1 in Cincinnati.

Our View: It was the first time he had pitched fewer than five innings, or allowed more than four runs, in seven starts with the Cardinals.

[+] September 24th 2009 2 Updates

[+] September 23rd 2009 5 Updates

11:00 PM EST (4)

Smoltz solid in Houston, still loses

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John Smoltz was effective again on Wednesday night, allowing just two runs in six innings while striking out five, but still fell to 1-2 as a Cardinal, as St Louis lost 3-0 in Houston.

Our View: His Cardinals ERA still remains a tidy 3.18 through 33 innings, however.

Smoltz a tough-luck loser Wed.

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News: St. Louis SP John Smoltz pitched a pretty solid ballgame on Wednesday against the Astros. His team just didn't score any runs. Smoltz gave up two runs on five hits over six innings but lost to fall to 3-7 on the year. He did not walk a batter and had five strikeouts. His ERA is 5.96. [...]

John Smoltz yielded two runs over six innings in a 3-0 loss

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John Smoltz yielded two runs over six innings in a 3-0 loss to the Astros on Wednesday night, leaving the Cardinals magic number at one. Smoltz was facing a kid nearly half his age, but he did a fine job of keeping pace, allowing five hits while striking out five and walking none. [...]

Tough luck on the decision, but Smoltzie's stuff -- as it has

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Tough luck on the decision, but Smoltzie's stuff -- as it has since he joined the Cardinals -- was very impressive in this one. Despite an unimpressive 1-2 record, Smoltz has a 3.18 ERA and an eye-popping 37/4 K/BB ratio in 34 innings with St. Louis. After bombing out with Boston, Smoltz has re-emerged as a solid back-of-the-rotation option in all fantasy formats. His next start will come on Sept. 30, in Cincinnati.

11:00 AM EST (1)

Braves | Cox's relationship with GM questioned

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Yahoo! Sports' Gordon Edes reports Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox and general manager Frank Wren had a falling out in spring training that led Cox to the point that he packed his bag and climbed into his car to drive home from spring training until talked out of it by one of his coaches. Cox was unhappy with the way the team handled the departures of SP John Smoltz and SP Tom Glavine, according to a source.

[+] September 20th 2009 1 Updates

[+] September 19th 2009 5 Updates

09:00 AM EST (1)

Cardinals | Smoltz hurls quality start Friday

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St. Louis Cardinals SP John Smoltz allowed two runs and six hits over six innings Friday, Sept. 18, against the Chicago Cubs, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out four, but ended up with a no-decision.

1:00 AM EST (2)

Smoltz returns with quality start

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News: Cardinals SP John Smoltz, who hadn't pitched since Sept. 8 because of tendinitis and inflammation in his right shoulder, returned to the mound Friday against the Cubs and recorded his first quality start in three starts, allowing two runs on six hits in six innings. He also had three walks and four strikeouts, but he ended up with the no-decision. [...]

Smoltz (shoulder) allowed two runs in six innings Friday against

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Smoltz (shoulder) allowed two runs in six innings Friday against the Cubs in his return to the mound. [...]

12:00 AM EST (2)

John Smoltz allowed two runs over six innings against the Cubs

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John Smoltz allowed two runs over six innings against the Cubs on Friday, but was handed a no-decision in an eventual 3-2 win. Smoltz skipped his Monday start due to right shoulder tendinitis, but in spite of a shaky start, he looked pretty solid against the Cubs on Friday, throwing a season-high 108 pitches. [...]

Smoltz fares well at Busch

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John Smoltz only issued two earned runs on six hits over six innings in Friday's 3-2 win over the Cubs at Busch Stadium. He had three walks with four strikeouts.

Our View: The game was tied at 2-2 when Smoltz exited, so he unfortunately takes a no-decision rather than a win for his solid performance. He bounced back after allowing seven earned runs over his previous two starts this month.

[+] September 16th 2009 5 Updates

[+] September 15th 2009 3 Updates

[+] September 14th 2009 4 Updates

10:00 PM EST (1)

Lohse, who was touched for seven hits and four earned in 3 1/3

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Lohse, who was touched for seven hits and four earned in 3 1/3 frames in his last start, said he was still planning on starting this weekend, but that appears unlikely with the news that Smoltz is ready to return to the rotation. Smoltz, who missed Monday's start against Florida with tendinitis in his right shoulder, played catch on Monday and will throw a bullpen on either Tuesday or Wednesday. In four starts with the Redbirds, Smoltz is 1-1 with a 3.27 ERA.

8:00 PM EST (1)

Smoltz misses Monday's start

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John Smoltz missed Monday's start against Florida due to shoulder tendinitis, according to the Associated Press.

Our View: The 42-year-old vet feels good enough to pitch, but was scratched as a precaution. Todd Wellemeyer started in his place tonight. Smoltz believes he will be ready to take the hill Sunday against the Cubs, but skipper Tony LaRussa did not set the rotation beyond their series with the Marlins.

4:00 PM EST (1)

Smoltz reports improvement in shoulder

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News: According to MLB.com, John Smoltz reported big improvement in his right shoulder Sunday, and he expects to throw a side session this week before starting Sept. 20 against the Cubs. Smoltz, who will miss his scheduled start on Monday because of tendinitis and inflammation in his right shoulder, said Saturday he probably wouldn't throw much before taking the mound against the Cubs. "My routine in situations like this is two, three, four days, and I will be back out playing catch and throwing," Smoltz said. "I can pitch through it. Tendinitis, in most cases, you warm up and get through the rough point and you don't miss a beat. But you know that it will take more and more of that and get harder and harder to get loose." [...]

11:00 AM EST (1)

Cardinals | Smoltz feeling better

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Updating previous reports, MLB.com's B.J. Rains reports St. Louis Cardinals SP John Smoltz (shoulder) said he felt improvement in his right shoulder Sunday, Sept. 13, and expects to throw a side session in the next couple of days.

[+] September 13th 2009 4 Updates

[+] September 12th 2009 8 Updates

5:00 PM EST (1)

Cardinals' Smoltz to miss next start

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Cardinals right-hander John Smoltz is being held out of his scheduled start Monday against the Florida Marlins because of shoulder tendinitis.Smoltz, 1-1 with a 3.27 ERA in four starts with St. Louis after being released by the Boston Red Sox, said Saturday he expects to miss only one start. His next scheduled outing is Sept. 20 against the Chicago Cubs. While Smoltz will not throw again until then, he indicated he could pitch now if this was the postseason.

4:00 PM EST (2)

Smoltz to miss next start

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News: Cardinals right-hander John Smoltz is being held out of his scheduled start Monday against the Florida Marlins because of shoulder tendinitis. "As I've said many times before, if it was the playoffs starting, I'm sure I could have cranked it up," Smoltz said. "Like any tendinitis, once you get heated, you're fine." Cardinals manager Tony La Russa says Todd Wellemeyer will start Monday for the first time since July 26. [...]

Cardinals RHP Smoltz to miss next start

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Cardinals right-hander John Smoltz is being held out of his scheduled start Monday against the Florida Marlins because of shoulder tendinitis.

2:00 PM EST (2)

Smoltz downplayed the issue, but he was still appreciative of

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Smoltz downplayed the issue, but he was still appreciative of the chance to get the needed rest. He received a shot of anti-inflammatory medicine to ease the pain he was feeling, and he will not throw a bullpen session between now and when he makes his next start. "At this point, the easy thing to do is give me rest and I'll be ready," Smoltz said. "I'll be fine. I've pitched through all kinds of tendinitis before. But at this point, it gives me a nice opportunity to give me five days off and feel good about my next start." Todd Wellemeyer will pitch in Smoltz's place on Monday.

Smoltz will miss his scheduled start Monday with a small bout

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Smoltz will miss his scheduled start Monday with a small bout of shoulder tendinitis, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. [...]

1:00 PM EST (3)

John Smoltz will not make his scheduled start against the Marlins

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John Smoltz will not make his scheduled start against the Marlins on Monday due to shoulder tendinitis. Smoltz is expected to miss just one start, with Todd Wellemeyer taking his turn in the rotation. [...]

John Smoltz will not make his start against the Marlins on Monday

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John Smoltz will not make his start against the Marlins on Monday due to shoulder tendinitis. Smoltz is expected to miss just one start, with Todd Wellemeyer taking his turn in the rotation. [...]

Smoltz scratched from next start with tendinitis

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John Smoltz has been scratched from Monday's start with a minor case of shoulder teninitis, according to the Twitter page of beat writer Matthew Leach. Smoltz is only expected to miss one start, and he will be replaced by Todd Wellemeyer on Monday.

Our View: This doesn't sound like anything to be worried about, but any injury to Smoltz has to be a concern. He is expected to make his next start, but don't be shocked if the team starts to transition him to the bullpen.

[+] September 9th 2009 2 Updates

[+] September 8th 2009 4 Updates

11:00 PM EST (2)

Smoltz certainly pitched well enough to win this one, but the

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Smoltz certainly pitched well enough to win this one, but the Cardinals waited until the ninth inning to their damage. Regardless, it was another fine outing for the elder statesman, as he issued no walks for the second straight start and made only one mistake all night, which was deposited into the stands for a two-run jack by Prince Fielder. In four outings for the Redbirds, Smoltz has compiled a 3.27 ERA and sensational 28/1 K/BB ratio over 22 frames. Owners shouldn’t hesitate to give him the nod with confidence when he toes the rubber again on Sept. 14 vs. the Marlins.

Smoltz settles down, takes ND

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John Smoltz allowed three runs in a rocky first two innings on Tuesday night, but settled down, allowing zero in the next three frames, taking a no-decision as the Cardinals rallied for a 4-3 win in Milwaukee.

Our View: He also struck out seven, bringing his total to an impressive 28 in his first 22 innings in St. Louis.

12:00 PM EST (1)

Smoltz's stay in the rotation is open-ended, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Smoltz's stay in the rotation is open-ended, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. [...]

09:00 AM EST (1)

Smoltz to stay in rotation

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According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Cardinals' pitcher John Smoltz will remain in the rotation for the rest of the regular season. With the return of Kyle Lohse, the team will move Mitchell Boggs to the bullpen.

Our View: The Cards haven't decided what role Smoltz will fill in the postseason, but it will probably depend on how Lohse performs for the rest of the month. If the team feels comfortable with Lohse in the rotation, Smoltz will probably move to the bullpen and take over as the setup man. If not, Smoltz could be the team's fourth starter in the playoffs. Regardless, Smoltz looks like a pretty solid fantasy play over the final month of the season.

[+] September 7th 2009 2 Updates

[+] September 4th 2009 1 Updates

[+] September 3rd 2009 6 Updates

9:00 PM EST (1)

Smoltz takes first loss with Cards

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News: St.Louis SP John Smoltz (1-1) turned in his third strong outing in as many starts for the Cardinals on Thursday, but took a 4-3 loss to the Brewers. He gave up just one run on three hits over the first five innings before the Brewers rallied in the sixth. Smoltz struck out six and did not walk a batter. [...]

7:00 PM EST (1)

John Smoltz

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From goat back to great, thus is the story of John Smoltz circa 2009. Anyone that had Smoltz on their team for his work in Boston would tell you the 42-year-old pitcher was just awful after he compiled a 2-5 record, 8.32 ERA and 1.70 WHIP. I myself was suckered ...

5:00 PM EST (4)

Cardinals | Smoltz hit with loss Thursday

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The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals SP John Smoltz (1-1) gave up four runs and six hits while striking out six and walking none in a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Sept. 3. He has struck out at least one hitter in each of his first 14 innings with the team.

Smoltz hit with first loss as Cardinal

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John Smoltz was hit with his first loss as a Cardinal on Thursday as his team fell to the Brewers' 4-3. Smoltz went six innings and allowed four runs on six hits while striking out six and not walking a batter.

Our View: Smoltz looked like he started to run out of gas in the sixth inning, as he allowed three runs to give up the Cards' 2-1 lead. Smoltz still managed to strike out six in the game, and overall he still looked like a legit fantasy option.

Smoltz cruised through the first five innings in this one --

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Smoltz cruised through the first five innings in this one -- permitting just three singles -- before running into trouble in the sixth. He allowed the first two runners to reach base and ended up getting tagged for a three-run homer by Casey McGehee. Overall, though, it was another impressive start for the elder statesman, who faced his toughest NL lineup to date since joining the Cardinals. In his three outings with St. Louis, Smoltz has compiled a 2.65 ERA and fanned 21 batters against just one walk. There’s no reason owners shouldn’t give him the nod again when he toes the rubber on Sept. 8 in Milwaukee against the Brewers again.

John Smoltz surrendered four runs in six innings Thursday in

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John Smoltz surrendered four runs in six innings Thursday in a loss to the Brewers. Smoltz was strong again, but he couldn't overcome a miscue from Julio Lugo in the sixth and he went on to allow three runs in the inning. [...]

[+] September 2nd 2009 4 Updates

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#	date	Innings	K's	Hits	Walks	ERA	Decision	Points	Differential
1	Sep 30 09	4.0	3	6	5	6	loss	-0.50	38.82
2	Sep 23 09	6.0	5	5	0	2	loss	12.50	8.5
3	Sep 18 09	6.0	4	6	3	2	none	9.50	26.5
4	Sep 08 09	5.0	7	6	0	3	none	11.00	18.5
5	Sep 03 09	6.0	6	6	0	4	loss	11.00	18.5
6	Aug 28 09	6.0	6	4	1	1	none	14.50	16
7	Aug 23 09	5.0	9	3	0	0	win	27.50	4.5
8	Aug 06 09	3.1	3	9	4	8	loss	-4.84	33.34
9	Jul 31 09	6.0	2	8	0	5	win	15.00	20
10	Jul 26 09	5.0	6	9	1	6	loss	5.00	24.5
11	Jul 20 09	5.2	5	9	0	6	loss	5.82	22.18
12	Jul 11 09	5.0	7	4	1	1	win	23.50	4.5
13	Jul 06 09	6.0	3	10	1	5	loss	4.50	35.5
14	Jun 30 09	4.0	2	3	1	1	none	7.00	28
15	Jun 25 09	5.0	5	7	1	5	loss	6.00	20
Totals:		77.3	73	95	18			143.48

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The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when John Smoltz has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.

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