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Braden Looper

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  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 220 lbs
  • Born: Oct 28, 1974

  • Debut: March 31, 1998

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Newsbreakers

November 13, 2009

The Brewers have declined Braden Looper's $6.5 million 2010 team option, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Our View:

They will instead pay him a $1 million buyout. Looper went 14-7 in 34 starts for the Brewers last season, but posted a 5.22 ERA and 1.49 WHIP, and allowed a garish 39 home runs, the most in the majors. Expect him to sign a very cheap one year deal with a National League club.

October 13, 2009

Braden Looper underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the meniscus in his right knee, according to beat writer Adam McCalvey's twitter page.

Our View:

The Brewers called his surgery routine. Looper claimed 14 wins this season, but it is uncertain if the team will exercise his $6MM option for 2010.

October 3, 2009

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports that Braden Looper pitched most, if not all, of the 2009 season with a torn meniscus in his right knee. He's going to have it "cleaned up" this offseason.

Our View:

This would at least partly explain his semi-dreadful 2009 performance. In 34 starts, he went 14-7 with a 5.22 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Expect similar statistics in 2010.

October 2, 2009

Braden Looper gave up six earned runs on 10 hits over six innings in Friday's 12-6 win at St. Louis. He had two walks with three strikeouts.

Our View:

Looper did not pitch well, but the Brew Crew scored enough runs for him to claim a win against his former club. He has a 5.22 ERA, but leads Milwaukee with 14 wins.

September 26, 2009

Braden Looper allowed five runs on Saturday, but just three were earned, and he kept the Brewers in the game for a chance to win. After six innings of work where he allowed seven hits and a walk, the Brewers did win on a Ryan Braun homer in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Phillies 7-5.

Our View:

Looper has been bad lately, so it's good to see him earn a quality start, even if his defense did let him down. He had allowed 12 runs in his previous nine innings before Saturday's start.

September 21, 2009

Braden Looper was rocked for seven earned runs on 10 hits over four innings in Monday's 10-2 loss to the Cubs at Miller Park. He had no walks with two strikeouts.

Our View:

Looper had his two-game winning streak snapped, and suffered his first loss since August 11. He allowed twelve earned runs over his last two starts.

September 16, 2009

Braden Looper was far from perfect on Wednesday night, allowing nine hits and five runs in five innings, but still managed to pick up his career best 13th win, as Milwaukee beat the Cubs 9-5 at Wrigley Field.

Our View:

His ERA is now an ugly 4.89 despite his career high 13 wins. Looper having 13 Ws while Tim Lincecum has just 14 probably says a lot about the statistic.

September 11, 2009

Braden Looper gave up three earned runs on eight hits over 5.2 innings in Friday's 6-3 win at Arizona. He had one walk with three strikeouts.

Our View:

Looper earned his 12th win, tying him for the team lead with Yovani Gallardo. He also tied his season-high of 2007 and 2008 with the Cardinals. He was winless over his previous three starts.

September 6, 2009

Braden Looper pitched seven solid innings of one-run ball on Sunday, but took a no-decision, as the Brewers beat the Giants 2-1 in 12 innings.

Our View:

Looper has somewhat turned his season around in his past four starts, lowering his ERA from 5.03 to 4.77, while pitching three quality games in the process.

August 26, 2009

Braden Looper tossed his second straight quality start on Wednesday, keeping the Brewers in a game they would eventually lose 4-3 to the Reds in ten innings.

Our View:

Looper, still sporting an ugly 4.88 ERA, is for NL-only league eyes only.

August 21, 2009

Braden Looper had a quality outing against the Nationals on Friday. He allowed just two runs on four hits and a pair of walks over six innings in the Brewers' 7-3 win.

Our View:

Despite his high ERA (4.95), Looper is 11-6 this season after Friday's win. That just goes to show what a potent offense can do for a starter's record.

August 16, 2009

Braden Looper gave up four runs on four hits and two walks over six innings in the Brewers' 8-5 loss on Sunday. He did not record a strikeout, but was not saddled with the loss.

Our View:

Looper has only recorded three quality starts over his last nine appearances and has an ERA over 5.00 this season. He's best left off your fantasy roster.

August 11, 2009

Braden Looper got torched on Tuesday night, giving up 11 hits and seven runs in five innings, as the Padres crushed the Brewers 13-6 in Milwaukee.

Our View:

Looper continued his good cop/bad cop routine on Tuesday, getting hammered after a solid outing. After giving up two home runs in the game, he has now allowed an NL-leading 29.

August 6, 2009

Braden Looper pitched 6.2 effective innings of one-run ball on Wednesday to earn his tenth win. The Brewers defeated the Dodgers 4-1 in L.A.

Our View:

Looper's WHIP and ERA are now a symmetrical 1.42 and 4.84 respectively. Make of that what you will.

July 26, 2009

Braden Looper fell to 9-5 on Sunday, allowing five earned runs in six innings of a 10-2 Milwaukee loss.

Our View:

He was coming off his beat start of the season, a seven inning, no runs performance against the Pirates last week. His ERA now stands at 4.79, while his WHIP is an ugly 1.42.

July 21, 2009

Braden Looper pitched seven highly effective innings on Tuesday, allowing just four hits and no runs, as Milwaukee beat the Pirates 2-0 in Pittsburgh.

Our View:

Looper quietly has nine wins on the season now. There are worse spot-starting choices out there.

July 16, 2009

Braden Looper won his eighth game of the season on Thursday, as the Brewers beat the Reds 9-6 on the road.

Our View:

Looper's ERA still stands at 4.94, however, and he isn't a great option outside of NL-only leagues and spot-starting in mixed leagues.

July 10, 2009

Braden Looper was roughed up for five earned runs on five hits over six innings in Friday's 12-8 loss to the Dodgers at Miller Park. He had one walk and two strikeouts, and was tagged for four homers.

Our View:

The game went 10 innings, and Looper was handed a no-decision for his weak performance. He only gave up three total earned runs over his previous two starts, and should be able to bounce back fine.

July 4, 2009

Braden Looper notched his seventh win of the season on Saturday as the Brewers demolished the Cubs 11-2. Looper went six innings and allowed two runs on six hits while walking three and striking out three.

Our View:

Looper pitched well today, but it always helps when your team gives you 11 runs of support. 7-4 is about what you would expect from a guy like Looper, as he isn't flashy but he eats innings and gets the job done.

June 29, 2009

Braden Looper issued three runs (only one earned) on seven hits over 6.1 innings in Monday's 10-6 win over the Mets at Miller Park. He had two walks and two strikeouts.

Our View:

Looper ended a five-game skid without collecting a win, and closes out June on a high note with a solid performance. He is worth employing in fantasy lineups for his next turn in the Brewers' rotation.

June 25, 2009

MLB.com is reporting that Brewers' starter Braden Looper is not expected to miss his next scheduled start after being hit on the back of his right arm with a line drive on Wednesday. Looper reported only soreness on Thursday when examined by team doctors.

Our View:

Nothing to worry about here with Looper, as he should be fine when his turn in the rotation comes back around. He hasn't won a decision in the month of June, so any Looper owners out there may want to consider another option.

June 24, 2009

Braden Looper gave up three earned runs on five hits over six innings in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Twins at Miller Park. He issued four walks with four strikeouts.

Our View:

Looper takes a no-decision, and remains winless over five starts in June, with a poor 7.18 ERA. He will remain an unstable fantasy option for his next trip to the hill.

June 19, 2009

Braden Looper was roughed up for seven earned runs on eight hits over 3.2 innings in Friday's 10-4 loss at Detroit. He had no walks, four strikeouts and gave up three homers. The game was called after seven innings due to rain.

Our View:

Looper has allowed four or more earned runs in three of four starts in June, and has not earned a win since May 29 against the Reds. He should only be considered in NL-only leagues for his next trip to the mound.

June 14, 2009

Braden Looper did not factor into the decision on Sunday as the Brewers fell to the White Sox 5-4. Looper went six innings and allowed four runs on seven hits while striking out two.

Our View:

Looper wasn't terrible today, but he wasn't great either. He is just an average pitcher, and his fantasy value is probably limited to NL-only leagues or deeper mixed legues.

June 9, 2009

Braden Looper allowed two earned runs on seven hits over six innings in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies at Miller Park. He issued no walks and fired seven strikeouts.

Our View:

It was a good outing for Looper, but he was forced to take a no-decision as his teammates did not provide enough offensive support to win. He has only taken one loss over his last six outings.

May 29, 2009

Braden Looper was very effective on Friday as he allowed just two runs on two hits and two walks oevr seven innings. He struck out four and improved to 5-3 as the Brewers topped the Reds 3-2.

Our View:

Looper has been up and down this season, but has been on the winning end for the most part. He has a 4.24 ERA and is not a great fantasy pitcher, but is giving the Brewers exactly what they expected of him when they signed him this offseason.

May 18, 2009

Braden Looper pitched very well on Monday as the Brewers defeated the Cardinals 8-4. Looper went six innings and allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits while walking two.

Our View:

Looper pitched poorly in his last outing, but he was excellent tonight against his old team. He isn't a big strikeout pitcher, but when he is on outings like tonight aren't all that rare.

May 7, 2009

Braden Looper was pummeled by the Reds on Thursday, lasting only 3.1 innings. He gave up five runs on eight hits while walking two and striking out two.

Our View:

Looper has been decent for the Brewers this season, but he was bad tonight. It is a concern that he got hit hard by a Reds team that was without Votto and Phillips, but he should be ok going forward.

May 2, 2009

Braden Looper surrendered four earned runs on six hits over seven innings in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Diamondbacks at Miller Park. He had no walks with three strikeouts.

Our View:

Looper was dealt his first loss over five starts with the Brewers. The 34-year-old vet should bounce back fine.

April 22, 2009

Braden Looper threw six shutout innings as the Brewers won 3-1 in Philadelphia on Wednesday. He allowed five hits and two walks, as he failed to register a strikeout.

Our View:

The 34-year-old has looked solid in the early going, but his fantasy value remains limited. Even when he is pitching well, he allows a lot of base runners. He is 2-0 with a 2.12 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through three starts.

April 10, 2009

Braden Looper was a bit shaky in his first start with his new team, but worked his way out of jams. In five innings he allowed five hits and four walks, but just one run. He struck out four and earned a no decision as the Brewers won in walk-off fashion in the ninth.

Our View:

Looper's WHIP was exceptionally high, but his strikeouts and ERA were a nice gift for fantasy owners. Expect the WHIP to decrease as the season progresses, but the K-rate will dive and the ERA will most certainly go up. He should be no more than a late NL-only option.

March 26, 2009

Braden Looper was knocked around on Thursday, allowing six runs and seven hits over just two innings. Somehow, he didn't get the loss.

Our View:

Looper is going to be counted on to eat a lot of innings this season for the pitching starved Brewers. They have to be grumbling in the front office after this start. Looper is not worth a look anywhere other than very deep NL-only leagues.

March 16, 2009

Braden Looper threw 30 pitches over two innings of a simulated game on Monday and reported no problems afterward, according to MLB.com. He had been dealing with a strained oblique.

Our View:

Looper is expected to be a workhorse for the Brewers this season. Don't expect much improvement from his 2008 season, in which the 34-year-old was very average.

March 11, 2009

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Braden Looper felt no pain or discomfort in Wednesday's bullpen session. He is expected to be ready for the start of the season.

Our View:

The strained oblique doesn't seem to be bothering Looper and he looks like he'll be ready to join the Brewers' rotation. He's an option for deeper NL-only leagues.

March 9, 2009

Braden Looper, who is recovering from a stained oblique muscle, is slated to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Our View:

Looper will need to throw a few bullpen sessions before being deemed fit for game action, but still has time to be ready for the start of the season.

March 3, 2009

Braden Looper will miss his second-straight spring start, be shut down for at least the next 10 to 12 days and could be in danger of opening the season on the DL due to a strained oblique muscle on the left side of his lower back, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Looper was brought in by the Brewers to provide stability at the end of their starting rotation, though it looks like they may have to wait a bit longer than expected to see him in action. Still, Looper may be ready by the beginning of the season and can still provide for a nice, stable late-round selection in NL-only leagues.

February 28, 2009

Braden Looper has been scratched from Saturday's game due to tightness in an oblique muscle, according to MLB.com. He was expected to throw around 35 pitches today.

Our View:

It is uncertain how much time he may need to miss. He was signed by the Brewers due to his solid track record with durability.

February 11, 2009

Braden Looper's deal with the Brewers is for one year at $4.75 million, with a mutual option for 2010, according to Brewers.com.

Our View:

The deal is not official until Looper passes a physical, but there is no reason to think he won't. He joins another former Cardinal, Jeff Suppan, in what is a far different rotation for the team than they had last year.

February 9, 2009

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Braden Looper signed a one-year deal, with and option, to join the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. The deal is pending a physical.

Our View:

Looper helps fill a big hole in the Brewers rotation. He has thrown 374 innings over the past two seasons, but never threw 100 innings in any of his previous nine. He is regarded as an innings eater and his numbers are not strong enough to warrant much fantasy consideration.

February 9, 2009

Updating an earlier report, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel states that the Brewers are going to ink Braden Looper.

Our View:

Adding Looper will help ease the losses of CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets to their rotation. Looper would also help keep the bullpen fresh, as he would be a good bet to pitch 200 innings.

February 9, 2009

The Brewers have reportedly changed their mind and could now pursue Braden Looper again, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. The two sides could be working on a deal right now.

Our View:

Looper would challenge 200 innings with the Brewers, and held a 1.31 WHIP with St. Louis in 2008. He prefers to remain in the NL, and Milwaukee would be a good fit as the Dodgers are no longer interested after signing Randy Wolf.

February 5, 2009

The Rockies have not reopened talks with Braden Looper, according to the Denver Post.

Our View:

The Orioles are still interested in Looper, but he prefers to remain in the NL. Looper is believed to be a backup plan for the Dodgers if they do not ink Randy Wolf, and the Pirates are also known to have interest in the innings-eater.

February 4, 2009

The Orioles are still interested in Braden Looper but he prefers to remain in the NL, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

Our View:

Looper is believed to be a backup plan for the Dodgers in case they do no land Randy Wolf. The Pirates are also known to have interest in Looper.

February 2, 2009

Braden Looper is believed to be the Dodgers' backup plan if they do not reel in Randy Wolf, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

Our View:

Looper, like Wolf, would be a solid innings-eater for the Dodgers, which would help keep their bullpen healthy.

January 31, 2009

The Baltimore Sun reports that the Orioles could be interested in free-agent right-hander Braden Looper.

Our View:

Looper is nothing more than innings filler. He isn't to be owned except in NL-only leagues. He'd make a fine No. 4 or 5 starter for some club, but that's his limit.

January 30, 2009

The Rockies have decided to pass on Braden Looper, according to the Denver Post.

Our View:

He would be a solid innings-eater for Colorado, but he is out of their price range. The Orioles continue to talk to his rep, and the Pirates, Brewers and Dodgers are also known to be interested.

January 28, 2009

The Orioles continued talks with the representatives of Braden Looper on Wednesday, according to the Baltimore Sun. The team still needs at least one more pitcher to fill out their rotation.

Our View:

Looper logged a career-high 199 innings last season for the Cardinals. The Pirates, Brewers, and Dodgers have also expressed some interest in the pitcher.

January 28, 2009

SI.com suggests that the Brewers make the most sense for free-agent pitcher Braden Looper.

Our View:

The Pirates and Dodgers have also been mentioned as possible destinations for Looper. He went 12-14 in 33 starts for the Cardinals last season.

January 28, 2009

Bruce Levine of ESPN Radio indicates Braden Looper is on the Cubs' radar as an option if trade talks do not resume with the Padres' Jake Peavy.

Our View:

Looper is a solid innings-eater, but allowed 25 homers with St. Louis last season and would not be helped by playing his home games at Wrigley Field, namely on days when the wind is blowing out. The Cubs acquired Aaron Heilman from the Mariners today as well, and he may be given a chance to compete for the No. 5 spot in the rotation before being placed in the bullpen.

January 26, 2009

Braden Looper is reportedly on the Pirates' radar, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

The Pirates need a stable veteran starter in their rotation, namely to mentor their younger hurlers, and Looper would be a solid addition. He would challenge 200 innings, which would also benefit their bullpen.

January 23, 2009

According to Jayson Stark of ESPN, the Dodgers are expressing interest in free-agent hurler Braden Looper and could sign him to a contract within the next few days. Los Angeles is narrowing down its choices between Looper, Jon Garland, and left-hander Randy Wolf.

Our View:

Contrary to reports that claim the Dodgers would prefer to sign Wolf, sources said Looper and Garland rank just as highly on the list. Though his stuff is not as good as Garland's, Looper provides innings and is a solid choice for a No. 4 or No. 5 starter.

January 22, 2009

The Diamondbacks are expected to offer Braden Looper a deal, according to the Arizona Republic.

Our View:

Jon Garland and Randy Wolf have already turned down offers to join Arizona, and the club is keeping tabs on Jason Jennings in case Looper does the same. Looper would be a solid innings-eater for Arizona, and would help keep their bullpen healthy.

January 16, 2009

The Dodgers and Orioles have backed off their pursuit of Braden Looper, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

Our View:

The Brewers and a few other teams remain interested in Looper. He would be a solid addition for a club looking for an innings-eater, as he pitched 199 with St. Louis in 2008, while maintaining a decent 1.31 WHIP.

January 6, 2009

Braden Looper is on the Dodgers' radar, according to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports.

Our View:

The club also still likes Randy Wolf and Jon Garland. The rotation needs to replace Brad Penny and likely Derek Lowe.

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