Paul Maholm
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Born: Jun 25, 1982
- Debut: August 30, 2005
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newsbreakers
September 26, 2009
Paul Maholm deserved better than a no-decision on Saturday against the Dodgers. He allowed just three runs on seven hits and three walks over seven innings, but his bullpen imploded in the 8-4 loss.
Our View:
Maholm has been very good over his last three outings, allowing just five earned runs over a stretch of 21 innings. Unfortunately he's just 1-1 in that span, but such is life when pitching for the Pirates.
September 20, 2009
Paul Maholm turned in a quality outing on Sunday, allowing just three runs (only two earned) in six innings pitched, but still fell to 8-9 on the season as Pittsburgh lost 4-0 to the Padres.
Our View:
Maholm had been inconsistent of late, but has now turned in two straight quality starts after two very shaky ones.
September 13, 2009
Paul Maholm held the Astros in check on Sunday with eight shutout innings, and evened his record at 8-8 with a 2-1 win.
Our View:
Maholm allowed just six hits and two walks in the outing and it was his best start since July 17th when he went eight innings and didn't allow an earned run while striking out seven against the Giants. Sunday's effort dropped his ERA to 4.51.
September 6, 2009
Paul Maholm managed to strike out seven Cardinals while allowing four runs in six innings on Sunday, taking a no-decision in the Pirates' 6-5 win.
Our View:
Maholm's ERA now rests at 4.72. He doesn't figure to turn in too many quality starts in the season's final weeks.
August 31, 2009
Paul Maholm was tagged for four earned runs on nine hits over five innings in Monday's 6-3 loss at Cincinnati in the nightcap of their doubleheader. He had three walks and four strikeouts.
Our View:
Maholm struggled on the hill tonight, and now has a losing record at 7-8. He allowed four or more earned runs in four of his six starts in August.
August 26, 2009
Paul Maholm afforded the Phillies' powerful lineup just one run in seven innings on Wednesday, but as usual for Pirates starters, it wasn't enough, as the Bucs could get nothing going offensively in a 4-1 ten-inning loss.
Our View:
Tonight was Maholm's second straight seven inning, one run performance, and he could be someone to look at down the stretch in mixed leagues if he continues to pitch well.
August 19, 2009
Paul Maholm picked up his seventh win of the season on Wednesday as the Pirates downed the Brewers 3-1. Maholm went 7.2 innings and allowed one run on eight hits while walking two and striking out five.
Our View:
Maholm seems to be feast or famine these days, as he got pounded in his last start by the Rockies but was very good tonight. He is a risky fantasy play, especially playing for the Pirates, but he can still put together outings like this.
August 13, 2009
Paul Maholm got tagged for 11 hits and six runs in six innings on Thursday, as the Pirates got crushed 10-1 in Denver.
Our View:
Maholm's ERA is now nearly 5.00, while his WHIP is an ugly 1.45. You can probably do better in NL-only leagues.
August 7, 2009
Paul Maholm pitched seven so-so innings on Friday against the Cardinals, allowing four runs on two home runs while striking out four. He took a no-decision as the Pirates lost 6-4.
Our View:
Maholm's ERA continues to hover near 5.00, and he's not much of an option beyond spot-starter in mixed leagues.
August 2, 2009
Paul Maholm was his mediocre self against Washington on Sunday, giving up four runs off seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 6.1 innings.
Our View:
Maholm's 6-6 record pretty much exemplifies how average he's been this season, currently sporting a 4.75 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. It's tough to consider him a fantasy option at this point given his tendency to get roughed around when he doesn't have his very best stuff.
July 27, 2009
Paul Maholm was tagged for four earned runs on eight hits over six innings in Monday's 4-2 loss at San Francisco. He had one walk and three strikeouts.
Our View:
Maholm took a loss, and falls to 6-5 for the season. He has gone three straight starts without a win, and remains an erratic fantasy hurler.
July 22, 2009
Paul Maholm got destroyed by a potent Brewers' lineup on Wednesday, but managed to avoid the loss. He allowed seven runs on seven hits and three walks over just 4.2 inning, but the Bucco bats bailed him out with an 8-7 walk-off win.
Our View:
Maholm has been an enigma this season. When he's on he's great, but when he's off he's miserable. Eleven of his 20 starts he has allowed two runs or less. In seven of his remaining nine starts he has allowed five runs or more (including at least seven four times). If you start him, just hope you get the Dr. Jekyl version.
July 18, 2009
Paul Maholm was outstanding on Friday, but he did not factor into the decision as the Pirates beat the Giants 2-1 in 14 innings. Maholm went eight innings and allowed one unearned run on four hits while striking out seven and not walking a batter.
Our View:
It was a good ol' fashioned pitchers' duel between Maholm and Lincecum, and neither factored into the decision. Maholm looked more like he did early in the season tonight, and hopefully he can keep it going.
July 7, 2009
Paul Maholm gave the Pirates a quality start on Tuesday night, and they gave him a win in return, beating the Astros 6-3 in Houston.
Our View:
Maholm hasn't been awful in 2009, he provides quality starts every once in a while, but isn't nearly consistent enough to warrant consideration for your team.
July 2, 2009
Paul Maholm was lit up for six earned runs on 11 hits over a mere 4.1 innings of work in Thursday's 9-8 loss to the Mets at PNC Park. He had one walk and one strikeout. The game went 10 innings.
Our View:
Maholm should be happy he takes a no-decision rather than a loss in his nightmarish outing. He has given up four or more earned runs in three of his last four starts, and will be an unstable fantasy option for his next trip to the hill.
June 27, 2009
Paul Maholm improved to 5-4 with a nice night against Kansas City on Saturday, giving up two runs off five hits and one walk while striking out two in seven innings.
Our View:
Maholm can be quite effective at times and has potential to be a decent fantasy starter, but he's simply been too inconsistent this season to trust, having surrendered seven or more runs on three occasions.
June 21, 2009
Paul Maholm was lit up for five earned runs on eight hits over five innings in Sunday's 5-4 loss at Colorado. He had four walks and seven strikeouts, and gave up a solo homer to Clint Barmes.
Our View:
Maholm falls to 4-4 for the season, and is winless over his last three starts. He has a 6.38 ERA over four outings this month, and should only be considered for deeper leagues for his next turn in the Pirates' rotation.
June 16, 2009
Paul Maholm got rocked by the Twins on Tuesday night, allowing eight earned runs on 14 hits in only five innings as the Pirates fell 8-2.
Our View:
Maholm remains the prototypical spotty fantasy spot starter. He is just as capable of going seven innings and giving up two runs as he is to go four and give up eight. Start him at your own risk.
June 11, 2009
Paul Maholm took a hard luck no decision in the Pirates 3-1 victory over the Braves on Thursday. The lefty hurler allowed only one unearned run in seven innings while striking out eight. He is 4-2 on the season.
Our View:
Maholm continues to pitch solidly for the Pirates, with Thursday being his fourth quality start in his last six outings. He is still prone to some bad games, but has established himself as a viable fantasy option.
June 6, 2009
Paul Maholm picked up his fourth win of the season on Saturday as the Pirates defeated the Astros 6-4. Maholm went seven innings and allowed four runs on eight hits while walking one and striking out four.
Our View:
Maholm has been solid this season, and he found a way to win tonight even though he didn't have his best stuff. His K/9 ratio isn't great, but his ERA of 3.94 is respectable. He should be owned in all NL-only leagues, and mixed league owners should give him a look as well.
May 31, 2009
Paul Maholm had a fine showing against Houston on Sunday despite getting tagged with the loss, giving up one earned run (two total) off eight hits, two walks and four strikeouts in seven innings.
Our View:
Maholm has been mostly effective this season and is a fine middle-to-backend NL-only starter. Still, with his inability to strike out opposing batters, he tends to get hit hard when he's not at the top of his game, meaning he could continue to be a borderline mixed league starter throughout the season.
May 25, 2009
Paul Maholm struggled against a struggling Cubs offense in Monday's 10-8 win. The Pirates ace allowed seven runs in four innings and did not factor in the decision. He gave up seven hits and three walks, while striking out two.
Our View:
Maholm was excellent in his last two starts when he allowed only one run in 13 innings. He is a respectable fantasy starter, but he has shown some serious signs of inconsistency in 2009.
May 20, 2009
Paul Maholm was outstanding again on Wednesday, but he did not factor into the decision in the Pirates' 2-1 win over the Nationals. Maholm went seven innings and allowed one run on four hits while walking three and striking out seven.
Our View:
Maholm looks to be back on track with two straight good starts. He has been very good this season, and he is showing no signs of slowing down. Keep him in the rotation in all leagues at this point, and expect him to continue his solid play.
May 15, 2009
Paul Maholm got back on track on Friday, but his closer could not deliver him his fourth win of the season. Maholm went seven innings and did not allow a run while walking one and striking out four.
Our View:
After getting rocked in his last start, Maholm rebounded well tonight. He has been very good this season minus that one start, so it was no surprise that he pitched well tonight. Keep him in the rotation in all leagues unless he starts to completely fall apart.
May 9, 2009
Paul Maholm was rocked for seven earned runs on 10 hits over five innings in Saturday's 10-1 loss at the Mets. He had one walk with two strikeouts.
Our View:
This marks his worst outing of the season, and he was dealt his first loss as he falls to 3-1 over seven starts. He managed to fare better at the plate, as he hit a solo home run.
May 4, 2009
Paul Maholm returned to form on Monday, but his bullpen could not deliver him a win. Maholm went 7.1 innings and allowed two runs on six hits while walking one and striking out seven.
Our View:
Maholm had been rough as of late, but he was very good tonight. Owners shouldn't be very happy with the Bucs' bullpen, but be happy that Maholm looked like he did early in the season tonight.
April 28, 2009
Paul Maholm got roughed up on Tuesday night at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed five runs on seven hits and a messy five walks over just 5.1 innings in the Pirates 6-5 loss.
Our View:
Maholm was brilliant to start the season, but his last two starts have been rough. His ERA jumped over a full run after Tuesday's performance, and the Pirates ace is not throwing his best stuff right now. He'll need a return to form if the Bucs are going to continue to surprise everyone in the NL Central.
April 22, 2009
Paul Maholm allowed four earned runs on eight hits over six innings of work in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Marlins at PNC Park. He fired four strikeouts with one walk.
Our View:
Maholm did not have a strong outing, but his teammates provided enough offensive support for him to improve to 3-0 on the season. Matt Capps preserved the win while claiming his fifth save.
April 17, 2009
Paul Maholm dazzled the Braves on Friday, holding them scoreless over seven innings and improving to 2-0. The southpaw allowed four hits, walked three, and struck out two.
Our View:
Maholm has been nothing short of brilliant through three starts, and his ERA is down to 0.87. Fantasy owners tend not to love him because of a lack of strikeouts, but it's tough to downplay his outstanding work thus far.
April 11, 2009
Paul Maholm had his second straight terrific start Saturday, holding the Reds to one run on three hits and two walks while striking out three over seven innings.
Our View:
Maholm had a nice 2008 season, but he could be in line for a true breakout in 2009 under new pitching coach Joe Kerrigan.
April 6, 2009
Paul Maholm scattered seven hits and a walk while allowing one earned run and striking out a batter in Pittsburgh's 6-4 win over the Cardinals on Monday. He threw 89 pitches before being lifted with two outs in the seventh.
Our View:
Maholm is good for a quality start more often than not, but he's often overlooked due to his jersey. He displays good control and can generate double play balls with regularity. His upside is limited as the Pirates don't figure to win very often this season, but he should make for a solid fantasy option.
April 6, 2009
Paul Maholm admitted that he expects "butterflies" when he takes the hill for today's season opener against the Cardinals, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He said, "I am sure there are going to be butterflies, some nervousness. One, you want to get off to a good start. Another, it is opening day. It is the first game that means something. That is where the honor comes in of John Russell and everybody sending me out there first. I hope to set the tone. I hope to go out there and do what I did last year, or do better."
Our View:
Maholm held a 1.28 WHIP over 31 starts in 2008, and is coming off a strong spring with a 1.48 ERA. He will have a tough assignment against Albert Pujols and a potent Cardinals' offense, but the Pirates' ace should be penciled into fantasy lineups.
March 21, 2009
Paul Maholm had another brilliant start on Saturday, allowing only three hits over six scoreless innings. He struck out four and lowered his preseason ERA to a minuscule 0.46.
Our View:
Maholm might be a big sleeper this year. He has had arguably one of the best springs of any pitcher so far and is racking up the Ks. You can grab him late as a fourth of fifth starter, but may turn out to be your number two.
March 16, 2009
Paul Maholm allowed one run on two hits and one walk in 4.2 innings of work as the Pirates fell to the Rays 6-4 on Monday.
Our View:
Maholm will lead the charge for the Pirates' rotation this season, but he is not much more than a fourth starter in most fantasy leagues. He has had a strong play and should provide good value given his likely late draft spot.
March 11, 2009
Paul Maholm threw four shutout innings Wednesday, allowing only three hits and striking out two.
Our View:
The de facto ace for the Pirates looks tip top this spring. He'll drop in your draft due to lack of wins (which comes along with being a Pirate), but could be a mid to late-round steal as he is valuable in other fantasy categories.
March 11, 2009
Paul Maholm will start today's game against the Blue Jays, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View:
Maholm is the No. 1 pitcher of the Pirates' rotation, and has fared well so far in spring training. He should be a quality fantasy pitcher, and may slip in fantasy drafts since he plays for a weak team.
February 28, 2009
Paul Maholm had a solid outing in Saturday's win over the Astros. He fired two hitless innings, with two strikeouts.
Our View:
Maholm worked 206.1 innings in 2008, while maintaining a 1.28 WHIP. He looks to be a nice pick as a No. 5 fantasy hurler.
January 30, 2009
Paul Maholm has inked his three-year extension with the Pirates, which is worth $14.5 million, according to the Associated Press. The contract also includes a club option for 2012.
Our View:
Maholm only went 9-9 last season, but pitched 206.1 innings, while maintaining a 1.28 WHIP. The 26-year-old lefty is worth a look in mixed leagues for 2009.
January 29, 2009
Paul Maholm has agreed on a multiyear extension with the Pirates, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The deal is for three years with an option for a fourth, but financial details are yet to be disclosed.
Our View:
Maholm only went 9-9 last season, but pitched 206.1 innings, while maintaining a 1.28 WHIP. He is worthy of an extension, and a look in mixed leagues for 2009.
January 24, 2009
Paul Maholm and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in negotiations over a long-term contract, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Our View:
The two sides are apparently not all that far apart. Maholm could be a solid addition to fantasy owners this year. He provided good numbers in 2008 with a 1.28 WHIP and 3.71 ERA, but he won just nine games, hurting his value.
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