Matt Cain
Contract: Signed through 2010, club option for 2011
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 231 lbs
- Born: Oct 1, 1984
- Debut: August 29, 2005
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newsbreakers
October 4, 2009
Matt Cain lasted just five innings in his final regular season start on Saturday. He allowed two runs on six hits and a walk and struck out five in the 2-0 loss to the Padres.
Our View:
Cain fell to 14-8 with the loss and has now lost four of his last five decisions. He was a Cy Young candidate before he imploded in September with a 5.22 ERA.
September 27, 2009
Matt Cain was brilliant on Sunday against the Cubs, tossing eight scoreless innings in which he surrendered just three hits and two walks. He fanned eight and improved to 14-7 on the season with the 5-1 win.
Our View:
Cain needed a solid start to rebound after his last outing that marked his worst effort of the season. He failed to earn a quality start in four of his previous five outings, but Sunday's effort reminded owners just how dominant he's been for the majority of the season.
September 23, 2009
Matt Cain had his worst outing of the season on Tuesday against Arizona. He was tagged for seven runs on eight hits before being pulled after just 2.1 innings.
Our View:
Cain fell to 13-7 after a 10-8 loss and saw his ERA climb from 2.71 to 2.99. Any lingering hopes of a Cy Young award vanished after Tuesday's drubbing.
September 17, 2009
Matt Cain got out-dueled by Jorge De La Rosa in a playoff-like atmosphere on Wednesday night. The Giants' co-ace allowed four runs in six innings, while the Rockies lefty pitched eight innings of shutout ball, as San Francisco lost 4-3 at home.
Our View:
Cain, who has now allowed four runs in both of his past two starts, couldn't have picked a worse time of the season to slump. The Giants now find themselves three and a half games behind the Rockies for the National League wild card with just 16 games to go.
September 12, 2009
Matt Cain gave up four earned runs on seven hits over six innings in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Dodgers at AT&T Park. He had three walks with five strikeouts.
Our View:
Cain surrendered four earned runs in two of his last three starts, and only collected one win over his last nine outings. He still carries a strong 2.61 ERA for 2009.
September 5, 2009
Matt Cain only allowed two earned runs on four hits over seven innings in Saturday's 3-2 win at Milwaukee. He had two walks with five strikeouts.
Our View:
Cain earned his 13th win, tying his season-high set back in 2006. He was winless over his previous seven starts, despite allowing two or less earned runs three times over that span.
August 30, 2009
Matt Cain was not his usual brilliant self on Sunday. He allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks to the Rcokies, but the Giants mustered some late inning heroics from Edgar Renteria and won the game 9-5.
Our View:
Cain didn't receive a decision, but managed to strike out eight in the game. He missed his season high total by one in Sunday's outing, which snapped a three game string of quality starts.
August 20, 2009
Matt Cain was sharp once again on Thursday, but couldn't earn his 13th win of the season. He held the Reds to just one run on eight hits and a walk over eight frames, but the Giants eventually fell 2-1 in ten innings.
Our View:
Cain lowered his ERA to a sparkling 2.43 after Thursday's performance and had easily his best start of the month. Despite his August struggles (4.84 coming into Thursday's start) he's still a top-five front runner for the NL Cy Young.
August 15, 2009
Matt Cain gave up three earned runs on six hits over 7.1 innings in Saturday's 5-4 win at New York. He had no walks and two strikeouts.
Our View:
Cain had a decent outing, but was handed a no-decision rather than a win. He needs one more win to tie his season-high of 13 set back in 2006.
August 9, 2009
Matt Cain was rocked for five earned runs on seven hits over seven innings in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Reds at AT&T Park. He had two walks and racked up seven strikeouts.
Our View:
Cain has lost in back-to-back starts, and has four losses for the season. He still co-leads the Giants with Tim Lincecum with 12 wins, and has a rock-solid 2.44 ERA. He should bounce back fine from today's disappointing outing.
August 3, 2009
Matt Cain gave up four earned runs on eight hits over eight innings in Monday's 4-3 loss at Houston. He issued no walks with five strikeouts, and was tagged for two homers.
Our View:
Cain only suffered his third loss of the season, and allowed one or less earned runs in each of his previous six starts. He remains tied with Tim Lincecum for the team lead with 12 wins.
July 29, 2009
Matt Cain pitched nine dominating innings on Wednesday, allowing just three hits to a depleted Pirates lineup, but took a no-decision, as San Francisco couldn't score until the tenth inning of their 1-0 win.
Our View:
If not for teammate Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain might be the most talked about pitcher in the National League this season. Expect more greatness going forward.
July 24, 2009
Matt Cain only issued one earned run on three hits over seven innings in Friday's 3-1 win at Colorado. He had four walks and five strikeouts.
Our View:
Cain is 3-0 over five starts this month, and is now currently tied for the MLB lead with 12 wins.
July 19, 2009
Matt Cain won his team-leading 11th game on Sunday, as the Giants beat the Pirates 4-3 in Pittsburgh.
Our View:
Cain was forced to leave his left start in just the sixth inning, and miss the All-Star game, after getting hit by a line drive. But he was back to normal on Sunday, striking out eight Pirates in seven innings while allowing just one run.
July 17, 2009
According to the blog of Giants' beat writer Andrew Baggarly, Giants' All-Star starter Matt Cain threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday and he is scheduled to start for the team on Sunday. Cain missed the All-Star game with a bruised right elbow.
Our View:
Cain said his arm responded well during the bullpen session, and he should be good to go Sunday. Fantasy owners should feel free to get him back in immediately, as he figures to pick right up where he left off in the first half.
July 15, 2009
Matt Cain is still hopeful that he will be able to make his next scheduled start on Sunday, but might not depending on how a Thursday bullpen session goes, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
The injury still does not sound overly serious, so it is likely that Cain will start on Sunday. If not, it should be the only one he misses. Stay tuned, but be ready to have perhaps the league's best number two starter ready to go on Sunday in leagues with daily transactions.
July 12, 2009
The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Giants' pitcher Matt Cain believes he will be able to make his next scheduled start after the All-Star break. Cain left Saturday night's game after being hit with a line drive in his pitching arm.
Our View:
Cain said he fells pretty good today, but he won't take a chance playing in the All-Star game. Expect him to be fine for his next start, and he should return to his first half form.
July 11, 2009
Matt Cain exited tonight's battle with San Diego after getting struck by a line drive in his pitching arm during the second inning, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Cain, who has 10 wins this season, walked off the field in obvious pain. He was hit just above his right elbow, and the extent of the injury is yet to be determined.
July 6, 2009
Matt Cain was his reliable self on Monday, improving to 10-2 after allowing one earned run (two total) off five hits and two walks with five strikeouts against Florida.
Our View:
Cain's ERA dropped to 2.42 with the fine outing, and he continues to be one of the best fantasy starters in the entire MLB.
July 1, 2009
Matt Cain was solid as usual on Wednesday night, going seven innings and allowing just one run, but the Giants again scored only one run for him, and the Cy Young candidate was forced to take a no decision in the Giants 2-1, ten inning loss.
Our View:
Expect to see Cain in two weeks at the All-Star game in St. Louis and as a candidate for many year end awards.
June 26, 2009
Matt Cain struggled in tonight's 5-1 loss at Milwaukee, as he was tagged for five earned runs on six hits over seven innings. He issued four walks and fired nine strikeouts.
Our View:
Cain was only dealt his second loss of the season, and was not a total disappointment tonight with nine strikeouts. He continues to lead the Giants with nine wins and carries a solid 2.57 ERA, and he should bounce back fine.
June 20, 2009
Matt Cain continued his excellent 2009 season on Saturday, but he did not factor into the decision as the Giants beat the Rangers 2-1 in 11 innings. Cain went eight innings and allowed one run on three hits while walking three and striking out eight.
Our View:
Cain has really come into his own this season, and he should be viewed as a top pitching option in all fantasy leagues. He strikes guys out and wins games, which is exactly what fantasy pitchers are supposed to do.
June 14, 2009
Matt Cain was stellar on Sunday in the Giants' 7-1 win over the A's. Cain pitched a complete game and allowed one run on four hits while striking out nine.
Our View:
Cain was masterful today, and this is what people have expected Cain to do all season. He is having a very good 2009 campaign, and he remains a strong play in all leagues.
June 10, 2009
Matt Cain gave up four earned runs on six hits over 6.1 innings in Tuesday's 9-4 win at Arizona. He had five walks with six strikeouts.
Our View:
It was a sloppy outing for Cain, but he ended up claiming his eighth win of the season due to strong run support from his teammates. He has won five straight starts, and only suffered one loss all season.
June 4, 2009
Matt Cain was in command as he only surrendered one earned run on five hits over five innings in Thursday's 4-1 win at Washington in the nightcap of their doubleheader. He had two walks and seven strikeouts. The game was called in the sixth inning due to rain.
Our View:
Cain has now won four straight starts, and has allowed one or less earned runs in each outing over that span. He is currently tied for the NL-lead with seven wins.
May 30, 2009
Matt Cain was very good on Friday night against the Cardinals. He allowed just one earned run on six hits and two walks over 6.1 innings and improved to 6-1 on the season as the Giants' doubled up St. Louis 4-2.
Our View:
Cain took advantage of a slumping Cardinal lineup and his bullpen held on for the win. His ERA now sits at 2.31 and while he hasn't struck out many hitters this season (46) he still remains one of the better options as far as fantasy starters go.
May 25, 2009
Updating an earlier report, an undisclosed high-level source is shooting down the rumor that the Giants are shopping hurler Matt Cain, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Our View:
Cain is under contract through 2011, and is pitching very well so far with a 5-1 record and a 2.40 ERA. It would not make sense for the Giants to deal one of their top pitchers this early in the pennant race.
May 25, 2009
Matt Cain is believed to be on the Giants' trading block, according to the Mercury News.
Our View:
The Giants covet a bat, and Nick Johnson of the Nationals is reportedly high on their list. Cain is currently 5-1 with a solid 2.40 ERA over nine starts, but his fantasy stock could take a hit if he is dealt, depending on where he lands. Washington has the worst record in the majors at 13-30, and Cain and his fantasy owners should cross their fingers that the Giants don't deal him for Johnson.
May 17, 2009
Matt Cain used 119 pitches to shutout the Mets over six innings in Sunday's 2-0 win. He allowed just three hits, but walked five while striking out two. Cain helped himself out at the dish as he was 1-for-1 with an RBI and a walk.
Our View:
Cain's strike out rate is down this season, but he is getting the job done regardless. Tonight's win improves him to 4-1 and his ERA is down to 2.65. He has not lasted more than seven innings in any of his eight starts, but he has gone at least six in each of them.
May 7, 2009
Matt Cain threw much better on Thursday as the Giants beat the Rockies 8-3. Cain went six shutout innings and allowed only one hit while walking five and striking out seven.
Our View:
Cain was very good today despite the five walks. He only let up one hit, so he had his good stuff today. Cain is a very good pitcher and his fantasy value is very high in all leagues.
May 2, 2009
Matt Cain surrendered five earned runs on seven hits over six innings in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Rockies at AT&T Park. He issued four walks with three strikeouts.
Our View:
He gave up three home runs after only giving up two over his previous four starts. He was dealt his first loss of the season as well.
April 26, 2009
Matt Cain has a great start on Sunday, but his bullpen coughed up the lead and he was denied a win. He was certainly worthy though with a seven innings of one run ball where he scattered four hits and four walks.
Our View:
Cain now has a 2.08 ERA on the season and looks like the rest of the Giants' rotation... impressive. The ERA is great, but his WHIP is a bit high and the K-rate is a bit low, so an inflation may be looming.
April 9, 2009
Matt Cain pitched impressively in his season debut against the Brewers on Thursday evening. He allowed all of one run and four hits in seven innings to lead the Giants to a 7-1 win.
Our View:
Cain could very well be headed for a breakout campaign and prepared to form a deadly one-two punch with Tim Lincecum. He recorded five strikeouts and needed only 90 pitches (61 strikes) to complete his seven-inning outing.
April 4, 2009
Matt Cain struck out six in four innings as the Giants fell to the A's 3-2 on Sunday. He allowed just two hits, but walked four and allowed one earned run in the abbreviated outing.
Our View:
Cain posted a respectable 7.69 K/9 last season, and he has the potential to do even better. He was the victim of a lot of bad luck last season, which led to an 8-14 record, but the Giants offense is improving and that record could be reversed in 2009.
March 30, 2009
Matt Cain tossed seven innings in the Giants 7-5 loss to the Rangers on Monday. He allowed four hits, including two home runs, four runs, and a walk while striking out eight.
Our View:
Yes, Cain can certainly rack up strikeouts but keep in mind that he has more than 650 major league innings on his 24-year-old arm. Cain has had a rough spring, and you shouldn't be over confident in his ability to make another 34 starts in 2009.
March 24, 2009
Matt Cain held the Diamondbacks to two runs over five innings on Tuesday. He allowed seven hits, walked two, and struck out five. Cain saw his spring ERA fall to 5.33.
Our View:
The 24-year-old right-hander has had a rough spring training, but we're not panicking. He does have 25 whiffs over 26.1 innings and have hopes that he'll turn it up once the real games start.
March 19, 2009
Matt Cain was roughed up again in his fifth start this spring. In 5.2 innings he allowed five hits, four earned runs, three walks and two home runs, while striking out two. The Giants did end up beating the White Sox 6-4.
Our View:
In 14.2 innings this spring, Cain has given up 19 hits and walked six. That has led to 12 earned runs. While some are hoping for a breakout this season from Cain, they may have to wait another year if this spring is any indication of what he'll have to offer in the regular season.
March 14, 2009
Matt Cain struck out seven hitters in 4.1 innings, but he also allowed seven hits, five runs, and two walks in the Giants 8-4 loss to the Padres.
Our View:
It's one thing to get hit hard in spring training, but it's still rather humbling when the beating comes at the hands of the Padres. Cain is carrying a 7.59 ERA this spring.
March 7, 2009
Matt Cain was solid against the Rockies on Saturday, failing to give up a run off three hits while striking out three in three innings of work.
Our View:
And who would have guessed it, but the Giants' offense went without a run in Cain's three innings. Cain's value has been hurt much more by a lack of run support the past few seasons that by his own effectiveness.
March 2, 2009
Matt Cain gave up three earned runs in 1.2 innings as the Giants fell to the Royals on Monday. He gave up five hits and a walk, while striking out two hitters.
Our View:
He has now given up four runs and six hits in 3.1 innings this spring. Cain is a lock for the rotation and he should be able to shake off this poor start to his spring. Perhaps he's still bitter about receiving just 3.1 runs in support last season which led to a 8-14 record despite a 3.76 ERA.
February 26, 2009
Matt Cain allowed an earned run in an inning and two-thirds Thursday and was the losing pitcher in San Francisco's 16-7 loss to the Dodgers.
Our View:
The 24-year-old Cain is expected to provide the Giants with a solid No. 2 starter behind ace Tim Lincecum. The presence of veteran Randy Johnson figures to help in Cain's development.
February 9, 2009
The Giants will be focusing on the 24-year-old Matt Cain in 2009, according to the SF Chronicle.
Our View:
He pitched 417 innings over the last two seasons, with a 3.71 ERA over the span. The Giants have been unwilling to listen to trade proposals for Cain, but the club is yet to decide where his future lies in their rotation. He is eligible for free agency in 2011. As a fantasy prospect, he ranks in the top-35.
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