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Zack Greinke

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Contract: Signed through 2008

  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 175 lbs
  • Born: Oct 21, 1983

  • Debut: May 22, 2004

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November 17, 2009

Royals' starting pitcher Zack Greinke has been named the AL Cy Young award winner, according to the team's Twitter page. Greinke was 16-8 with a 2.16 ERA and 242 strikeouts this season.

Our View:

Greinke faced some tough competition from guys like Felix Hernandez and CC Sabathia, but he deserved the award. It has been a bumpy road for Greinke in his career, but he has come all the way back to be named the best pitcher in the American League.

October 28, 2009

The Major League Baseball Players Association has named Royals' ace Zack Greinke the AL's most outstanding pitcher for 2009, according to MLB.com. Greinke finished the season with 242 strikeouts in 229.1 innings pitched.

Our View:

Greinke was the best pitcher in the league for most of the season, and he hopes to be announced as the AL Cy Young winner as well. He has some tough competition in Felix Hernandez and CC Sabathia, but this award can't hurt his chances.

October 3, 2009

Zack Greinke didn't look sharp in his final start of the regular season on Saturday. The Twins touched him for four runs on six hits and a pair of walks over six innings. He fanned five, but the Royals fell 5-4.

Our View:

Greinke closes out what will likely be his Cy Young season with a 16-8 record, an MLB-leading 2.16 ERA and 242 strikeouts in 229.1 innings. He'll get some competition from CC Sabathia of the Yankees, but as long as the voters don't overvalue wins, the kid from KC should take home the hardware.

September 30, 2009

Zack Greinke intimated on Wednesday that he wants to remain a Royal for the foreseeable future, and not get bought up by a team like the Yankees, according to the Kansas City Star.

Our View:

Greinke was asked by a member of the New York media if he would rather have less personal success in exchange for pitching for a winning team. His response? "Yeah, definitely. But I don't want to pitch for New York in the playoffs. I want to pitch for Kansas City in the playoffs." Maybe there is one player that can't be had by the Yankees or Red Sox. Then again, we'll see about that in 2011 and 2012, when his contract will be close to running out.

September 27, 2009

Zack Greinke was masterful once again on Sunday against the Twins. The Cy Young favorite held the Twinkies to just one run on seven hits and a pair of walks over seven innings. He fanned eight and improved to 16-8 on the season with a 4-1 win.

Our View:

Greinke lowered his major league leading ERA to 2.06 and has now won five straight decisions. He has allowed just two earned runs over his last six starts combined and appears to be on an electric run similar to the one he wowed everyone with at the beginning of the season.

September 22, 2009

Zack Greinke only surrendered two hits over six scoreless innings in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Boston at Kauffman Stadium. He had three walks with five strikeouts.

Our View:

It was another strong performance for the ace hurler, despite the three free passes. He did not allow any earned runs in four of his last five starts, and trimmed his MLB-leading ERA to 2.08.

September 20, 2009

Zack Greinke's bruised pitching elbow passed another test in a Sunday bullpen session, and the American League's likely Cy Young award winner seems all but certain to make his next start on Tuesday against the Red Sox, according to Bob Dutton.

Our View:

It will be Greinke's first start against Boston this season. Despite their above-average lineup, expect them to be kept in check by baseball's most dominant pitcher.

September 19, 2009

The Associated Press reports that Royals ace Zack Greinke played catch on Saturday and reported no problems with his arm. He will make his next scheduled start on Tuesday against Boston.

Our View:

Greinke was hit by a line drive off the bat of Miguel Cabrera on Thursday, but showed no ill effects other than a bruise. Assuming there are no setbacks he will be good to go on Tuesday and is safe to get back into fantasy rotations.

September 18, 2009

Zack Greinke showed no negative effects today other than a welt after being struck on his pitching elbow by a Miguel Cabrera line-drive on Thursday, but his next start could be pushed back, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

The Royals' ace hurler is feeling good, but skipper Trey Hillman noted that it is uncertain when he may return to the hill. His next scheduled start would be Tuesday against Boston.

September 17, 2009

X-rays taken on Zack Greinke's pitching elbow after he was hit by a Miguel Cabrera line-drive on Thursday were negative, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

The team (obviously) says it will monitor his elbow over the next few days, but the injury does not sound serious. Even though the Royals have nothing to play for, they could be tempted to forego caution and not have Greinke miss any starts as he attempts to lock-down the American League Cy Young award. In 30 starts this season, he is 14-8 with 224 strikeouts and a major-league low 2.14 ERA. Incredibly impressive numbers for a player on a 59-87 team.

September 17, 2009

Zack Greinke blanked the Tigers for five innings and earned his 14th win in the Royals 9-2 victory despite being forced out of the game with an elbow injury.

Our View:

Greinke allowed just three hits and a pair of walks while fanning eight before a Miguel Cabrera liner smoked him in the elbow. No word yet on the seriousness of the injury, but on the bright side he managed to lower his ERA to a major league best 2.14.

September 17, 2009

According to ESPN's Rob Neyer on Twitter, Royals hurler Zack Greinke exited Thursday's game against the Tigers with swelling in his elbow.

Our View:

Apparently Greinke was hit by a line drive from Miguel Cabrera and couldn't continue. Elbow injuries are scary, especially when they happen to leading candidates for the AL Cy Young award. Hopefully it's just a stinger. Stay tuned.

September 11, 2009

Zack Greinke only issued one earned run on four hits over seven innings in Friday's 2-1 win at Cleveland. He had no walks with six strikeouts.

Our View:

The game was tied at 1-1 when Greinke exited, so he ends the night with a no-decision rather than a loss. He lowered his AL-leading ERA to 2.19.

September 5, 2009

Zack Greinke only allowed one run (not earned) on eight hits over eight innings in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Angels at Kauffman Stadium. He issued two walks and fired eight strikeouts.

Our View:

Greinke pitched great tonight, but unfortunately had to settle for a no-decision due to poor run support. He lowered his AL-leading ERA to 2.22, and has not taken a loss over his last three starts.

August 30, 2009

Zack Greinke showed why he's the favorite for the AL Cy Young on Sunday. He went the distance, blanking the Mariners on a one-hit, one-walk shutout that the Royals took 3-0.

Our View:

The lone hit against the Royals ace came off the bat of Kenji Johjima in the second inning. Greinke struck out five in the contest and notched his sixth complete game and third shutout of the season. He's now 13-8 with a 2.32 ERA.

August 25, 2009

Zack Greinke allowed two earned runs on five hits over eight innings in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Indians at Kauffman Stadium. He issued one walk and racked up 15 strikeouts.

Our View:

Greinke continues to pitch up to his billing as the Royals' ace, as he collected his team-leading 12th win, and trimmed his ERA to 2.43. He reached double-digits in strikeouts for the fifth time, and set a season-high with 15 tonight as well.

August 19, 2009

Zack Greinke's hard luck continued on Wednesday, as the Royals lost 4-2 at U.S. Cellular Field. The dominant righty struck out eight White Sox in seven innings, but also gave up six extra base hits, including three home runs.

Our View:

Greinke has now won just once since June 28. His ERA remains an excellent 2.44, and his WHIP a sterling 1.14, but his ERA has now risen in four of his last five starts, while he has given up five home runs. With the Royals' embarrassing offense and his sudden non-invincibility, don't expect him to win more than one or two games down the stretch.

August 14, 2009

Zack Greinke only issued three hits over seven scoreless innings in Friday's 1-0 loss at Detroit. He had four walks and six strikeouts.

Our View:

He pitched well other than the four free passes, but ended the night with a no-decision due to no run support from his teammates. He lowered his AL-leading ERA to 2.33.

August 9, 2009

Zack Greinke wasn't dominant on Saturday, but he got the job done. The Royals' ace allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings. He fanned five and won his 11th game with a 12-6 thrashing of the A's.

Our View:

Greinke came out of the gates like a man possessed, but has cooled considerably since. After starting the season 10-3 he has gone just 1-4, and Saturday was his first win since June 28th. He's also allowed nine runs in his last 12 innings.

August 3, 2009

Zack Greinke struggled Monday afternoon in the Royals' 10-4 loss to the Rays. Greinke went five innings and allowed six runs on ten hits while walking three and striking out nine. Greinke is now 10-7 on the year.

Our View:

The 10-7 record is a bit misleading, as Greinke has been much better than his record would indicate, but he was very hittable today. The nine strikeouts in five innings is more than solid, and more often than not he will dominate games like this. Even Greinke is allowed a start like this once in a while.

July 29, 2009

Zack Greinke allowed two earned runs on five hits over six innings in Wednesday's 7-3 loss at Baltimore. He issued one walk and racked up seven strikeouts.

Our View:

The Royals were leading 3-2 when Greinke exited, so he ends the night with a no-decision rather than a loss. He has allowed two or less earned runs in six of his last seven starts, and holds a strong 2.08 ERA with 10 wins for the season.

July 24, 2009

Zack Greinke only surrendered one earned run on three hits over seven innings in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Rangers at Kauffman Stadium. He had three walks and fired 10 strikeouts.

Our View:

Greinke had a strong performance, but was unfortunately dealt a loss due to no run support. He continues to lead Kansas City with 10 wins and a 2.04 ERA.

July 18, 2009

Zack Greinke only surrendered one earned run on nine hits over seven innings in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Rays at Kauffman Stadium. He had three walks and fired seven strikeouts.

Our View:

Greinke pitched well, but was forced to take a no-decision due to poor run support. He is now winless over his last three starts, but still leads the Royals with 10 wins and 136 strikeouts. He also leads the AL with a stellar 2.08 ERA.

July 13, 2009

The Kansas City Star believes that Royals' starter Zack Greinke should have gotten the nod over Roy Halladay to start the All-Star Game for the American League. "On a per batter-faced basis, Greinke has more strikeouts, has allowed fewer home runs and is about even in walks. That pretty much encompasses everything a pitcher has control of."

Our View:

While the reporters of the Star are probably a little biased toward Greinke, they have an excellent argument. Greinke figured to be the front-runner to get the nod, and many people are still surprised that he didn't. It ultimately isn't a huge deal, but it would have been a nice boost for Royals' fans to see their guy starting the game.

July 8, 2009

Zack Greinke had a quality start on Wednesday, but didn't bring his usual A-game. He allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings, but took the loss as the Royals fell to the Tigers 3-1.

Our View:

Greinke is now 10-5 after his blistering start out of the gate. He still has a sparkling 2.12 ERA on the season and did strike out nine in Wednesday's contest. The elite fantasy starter now has 129 strikeouts in 127.1 innings this season.

July 5, 2009

MLB.com is reporting that Zack Greinke has made the AL All-Star pitching staff. He will be joined by Andrew Bailey, Josh Beckett, Mark Buehrle, Brian Fuentes, Roy Halladay, Felix Hernandez, Edwin Jackson, Joe Nathan, Jonathan Papelbon, Mariano Rivera, Justin Verlander, and Tim Wakefield.

Our View:

Interesting notes here, as Andrew Bailey is the only rookie to make the squad while Tim Wakefield is the second oldest player to make his first All-Star appearance. Expect Greinke to start unless he is unavailable.

July 3, 2009

Zack Greinke was good once again, but wasn't good enough for a win on Friday. He allowed four runs (two earned) on nine hits and a walk over six innings in the Royals' 5-0 loss to the White Sox.

Our View:

Greinke struck out six, but didn't have his best stuff on Friday. Still, when a start like this is considered a disappointment it just goes to show how special Greinke's season has been. He's now 10-4 with an even 2.00 ERA.

June 28, 2009

Zack Greinke notched win number ten on Sunday as the Royals downed the Pirates 3-2. Greinke went 6.1 innings and allowed two runs on seven hits while striking out three.

Our View:

Greinke hasn't been quite as dominating lately as he was early in the season, but he has still been very good. He is 10-3 on the year, and he should continue to pile up the wins as the season goes on. With his prodcution slipping a bit, if you can trade him for a king's ransom it might be a good idea, but it should be an offer you can't refuse.

June 23, 2009

Zack Greinke was in control from the hill in Tuesday's close 2-1 win at Houston, as he only allowed one earned run on eight hits over eight innings. He issued no walks and fired five strikeouts.

Our View:

He pitched up to his billing as the Royals' ace, and collected his team-leading ninth win. He snapped a four-game skid without earning a win.

June 17, 2009

Zack Greinke had his third straight off-night as he allowed six runs, four earned, in a loss to the Royals. He went 6.1 innings while fiving up six hits and walking two. He did strike out nine, but his record falls to 8-3.

Our View:

Similar to Johan Santana, Greinke has had an awful start to June. He has allowed 12 earned runs in his 19 innings of work. Over his last seven starts, he is just 2-3. It's good to see the strikeouts are still coming, and we don't expect to see this trend continue for long.

June 11, 2009

Zack Greinke gave up three earned runs on six hits over 7.1 innings in Thursday's 4-3 loss at Cleveland. He had three walks and six strikeouts. He takes a no-decision.

Our View:

Greinke is 8-2 with a 1.72 ERA, but has not been sharp as of late, with 11 earned runs and no wins over his last three starts.

June 5, 2009

Zack Greinke was rocked for seven runs (five earned) on nine hits over five innings in Friday's 9-3 loss at Toronto. He had one walk and three strikeouts.

Our View:

This marks Greinke's worst outing of the season, and he only took his second loss. He should bounce back fine, and shall remain active in fantasy lineups.

May 31, 2009

Zack Greinke logged his "worst" game of the season in a no decision against the White Sox on Sunday, giving up three earned runs (four total) off eight hits with zero walks and seven strikeouts in seven innings.

Our View:

The term "worst" is a very relative word when it comes to describing Greinke this season, as he still ended with a quality start, a fine WHIP and a strikeout per inning. Greinke remains a fantasy star and is the top candidate for the AL Cy Young award one-third of the way through the season.

May 26, 2009

Zack Greinke had a typical night on the mound on Tuesday in the Royals' 6-1 win over the Tigers. Greinke threw a complete game and gave up one run on six hits while striking out eight.

Our View:

We need to make up a word for starts like this, because saying Greinke was good or great is losing its meaning. He does this every time he goes out, and his ERA now sits at 0.84 on the year. For now we will say the Tigers just got Greinke'd.

May 21, 2009

Zack Greinke was impressive yet again, but failed to get a win for the second time in his last three outings. He allowed just two runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings and struck out eight as the Royals fell 8-3 to the Indians.

Our View:

With the way Greinke started the season his ERA had nowhere to go but up. Still, he's been better than good every time out. Even after getting "shelled" for two runs on Thursday his ERA stands at 0.82. His is a must start every five days.

May 16, 2009

Zack Greinke was outstanding yet again on Friday in the Royals' 8-1 win over the Orioles. Greinke went seven innings and allowed one run on six hits while walking two and striking out six.

Our View:

This may actually be considered a bad start for Greinke since he let up a run. In all seriousness, he is outstanding and is showing no signs of stopping. Don't worry about him falling on his face at this point, as it looks like he is here to stay.

May 9, 2009

Zack Greinke had yet another brilliant start on Saturday. He allowed just one run on four hits, but took the loss as he went the distance in a 1-0 nail-biter with the Angels. He did not walk a batter and struck out five.

Our View:

The way Greinke is pitching, this is the only way he'll lose a game this season. He's now 6-1 and his ERA went up to 0.51. We are glad this kid finally got his head screwed on straight, because now we get to see what he has always been truly capable of... utter dominance.

May 4, 2009

Zack Greinke was nearly flawless again on Monday, as he threw a complete game shutout. He gave up six hits and did not walk a batter, and he struck out ten. He is 6-0 on the season.

Our View:

This guy is really good. His ERA is now at 0.40 on the year, and he has 54 strikeouts in 45 innings pitched. He is the best pitcher in baseball right now, and he should remain a top pitcher as long as his health, both physical and mental, allow him to do so.

April 29, 2009

Zack Greinke's streak of innings without and earned run allowed ended at 43, but he still improved to 5-0 as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 11-3 on Wednesday. He struck out eight hitters while allowing five hits, two walks, and two earned runs in seven innings of work.

Our View:

Greinke continues to be remarkable this season, and even though he allowed a run in the first inning, he was not shaken. There has not been a better pitcher in baseball to this point of the season, and while he won't be invincible all year, he has the stuff to make a legit run at the AL Cy Young.

April 24, 2009

Zack Greinke was astounding again on Friday, throwing a complete game while allowing an unearned run on three hits while walking one and striking out ten. He is now 4-0 with a 0.00 ERA on the season.

Our View:

Greinke has been nothing short of invincible so far in 2009. The Tigers did manage to get an unearned run off of him tonight, but his ERA still remains at 0.00. By the way, he also added ten strikeouts. Greinke owners should act like they knew this was coming when they drafted him.

April 18, 2009

Zack Greinke was masterful on Saturday dominating the Rangers in a seven-hit complete game shutout. He struck out ten and didn't walk a batter as the Royals won 2-0.

Our View:

Greinke has not allowed a run this season and is now a perfect 3-0 with 26 Ks in 20 innings against hust five walks. He shut out the Rangers. The same Rangers who scored 19 runs a few nights ago against the Orioles. This kid is for real. If you grabbed him in the middle to late rounds of your draft you are a very lucky fantasy owner.

April 13, 2009

Zack Greinke struck out nine hitters in five innings of work as the Royals beat the Indians 4-2 on Monday. He allowed eight base runners in the game but none of them crossed the plate.

Our View:

Greinke now has 16 strikeouts in 11 innings this season. The downside to his awesome K-rate is that he expends so many pitches in the process. He needed 104 pitches to get through five innings on Monday.

April 8, 2009

Zack Greinke tossed six shutout innings while striking out seven as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-0 on Wednesday.

Our View:

This start likely had a lot of his fantasy owners breathing a sigh of relief. Greinke endured a rough spring but had a respectable lineup guessing all night. The Royals offense should provide more help this season, meaning there's a good chance that he improves upon his 13-10 record from 2008.

April 3, 2009

Zack Greinke's miserable spring continued Friday night in a loss to the Rangers. He allowed four runs on six hits in five innings.

Our View:

Greinke ends his spring a modest 3-3 but with a paltry 9.21 ERA. He has now surrendered big innings to the opposition in each of his last two starts, and fantasy owners have to be getting a bit worried about his psyche entering the season.

March 29, 2009

Zack Greinke surrendered eight runs on 10 hits in only two innings of work on Sunday against the Mariners.

Our View:

Greinke was scheduled to throw 90 pitches, but was yanked after only 52, most of which came during an eight-run Seattle second inning.

March 24, 2009

Pitcher Zack Greinke struck out eight A's over five innings of work on Tuesday. He also allowed four hits and three runs (two earned) and walked two.

Our View:

Greinke has had a rough spring thus far, so it's nice to see him have a better outing. We're not at all worried about him being ready for the regular season.

March 18, 2009

Zack Greinke is still probably suffering from shell shock after allowing six runs on 11 hits in five innings against the Mariners.

Our View:

Greinke was roughed up for the second straight time Wednesday. Don't think last year's impressive season was a fluke, but wait for him to rebound a bit this spring before drafting him too high.

March 13, 2009

Zack Greinke struggled mightily Friday against the Brewers, allowing five runs on eight hits in three innings. He allowed home runs to Prince Fielder and Rickie Weeks.

Our View:

Greinke looked like a completely different pitcher from the one that took the mound Sunday, when he allowed no runs in three innings against Milwaukee.

March 8, 2009

Zack Greinke looked razor sharp against the Brewers Sunday afternoon. In three and a third innings, he allowed just three hits, walked two, struck out one, and did not surrender a run.

Our View:

The 25-year-old Greinke will have to learn with the pressure that comes along with being a potentially dominant pitcher. He should be rostered in all leagues with a fairly early selection given his '09 exploits (3.47 ERA, 183 K, 1.28 WHIP).

March 3, 2009

Zack Greinke got roughed up by Cleveland on Tuesday to the tune of four runs, five hits and two home runs in just three innings. He did strike out three.

Our View:

While Greinke wasn't the most consistent of pitchers last season, he did log over 200 innings pitched with a sub-3.50 ERA and nearly a strikeout per inning. It should take more than a few poor outings this spring before you can start to doubt that he's one of the bright young pitchers in the game.

January 26, 2009

Zack Greinke has inked a four-year extension with the Royals, according to MLB.com. The deal is worth $38 million.

Our View:

This puts to rest recent trade rumors regarding Greinke. Greinke is among the brightest young stars on the Royals' pitching staff, as he won 13 games in 2008 with a 1.28 WHIP.

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