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Matt Capps

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  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 238 lbs
  • Born: Sep 3, 1983

  • Debut: September 16, 2005

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September 28, 2009

MLB.com is reporting that the Pirates plan to use Matt Capps in the closer's role in 2010 unless he is traded in the offseason. Capps has struggled in 2009, posting a 5.91 ERA and blowing five saves.

Our View:

The Pirates may try to move Capps during the winter, but they may not be able to get any value for him after his awful 2009 season. His ERA is at 7.30 since July 12, and he hasn't been dominant at all as the team's closer. He may be better suited for a setup role, but if he stays in Pittsburgh he will be closing again next season.

September 27, 2009

Matt Capps allowed three runs (two earned) in the ninth inning against the Dodgers on Sunday, but his offense bailed him out. The Buccos responded with four in the bottom of the frame en route to a 6-5, walk-off win.

Our View:

Capps earned the win Sunday, but his record now stands at an unsightly 4-8. He also owns an ERA just below 6.00 on the season and is a risky fantasy play, even if you really need saves.

August 9, 2009

Matt Capps was ejected on Sunday after beaning the Cardinals' Albert Pujols.

Our View:

The pitch was his first after allowing a two-run home run to Skip Schumaker. Although obviously intentional, no warnings had been issued previously, and he is unlikely to be suspended.

July 27, 2009

The Pirates are talking to several MLB clubs about closer Matt Capps, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

Capps' rights can be retained two more years through arbitration, and he could be hard for a team to acquire, unless they want to overpay. He seems likely to remain in Pittsburgh.

July 3, 2009

FoxSports.com is reporting that the Twins are interested in trading for Pirates' pitcher Matt Capps. The Twins may also be interested in second baseman Freddy Sanchez and pitcher John Grabow.

Our View:

The Pirates have demonstrated that they are not shy about trading away their players, and Capps could improve the Twins' bullpen. A move like that would kill his fantasy value, so Capps' owners should monitor him until the trade deadline.

May 28, 2009

Matt Capps has avoided a trip to the DL with his bruised right elbow, and is not expected to miss much more time, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He believes he made an "amazing" recovery and he said, "If you'd told me Monday I could pitch by the coming weekend, I would have said you were nuts."

Our View:

Capps feels he is good enough to return to the hill, and fantasy owners could get the closer back as early as this weekend when the Pirates battle the Astros at PNC Park.

May 27, 2009

The Pirates will likely wait until Friday before deciding whether or not to place Matt Capps on the 15-day DL with his deeply bruised right elbow, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

He could not throw Tuesday, and likely will not throw today either due to soreness and swelling. Capps is optimistic he will be able to avoid a trip to the DL, and believes the club has done a good job of icing the ailment.

May 26, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Matt Capps will be further evaluated after being struck on his pitching elbow by a line drive during Monday's game, according to the Sports Network.

Our View:

His X-rays came back negative, but he will be further examined by Cubs' orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Gryzlo at Wrigley Field before today's game. The Pirates' closer should be held out of fantasy lineups until further notice.

May 26, 2009

Matt Capps exited Monday's game against Chicago when struck on his pitching elbow by a Geovany Soto line drive, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

He was taken to a hospital for X-rays, and his status is yet to be updated. Sean Burnett replaced him as the Pirates' closer when Capps went down.

May 20, 2009

Matt Capps picked up his eighth save of the season on Wednesday as the Pirates beat the Nationals 2-1. Capps pitched a solid ninth inning, allowing no runs on one hit.

Our View:

Capps has been anything but reliable this season, but he has been solid since his last blown save. Continue to play him in all leagues unless you are deep at closer. Now may be a good time to trade him since he has successfully saved two straight games.

May 15, 2009

Matt Capps blew the save for the Pirates on Friday as he allowed three runs in the ninth inning. The Pirates fell to the Rockies 3-1.

Our View:

Capps came back earlier this week after a short layoff, but it didn't do him much good. He is a risky fantasy play at this point, so we will have to see what the Pirates do with him going forward.

May 12, 2009

According to MLB.com, Matt Capps is available to pitch on Tuesday night.

Our View:

Capps has been sidelined since May 4th with right elbow discomfort, but has been cleared to pitch. The Pirates could use him right now, as their bullpen has been bad this season. Should there be a save opportunity tonight it would likely go to Capps.

May 11, 2009

Matt Capps threw a pain-free bullpen session Sunday, and he has been given the green light to return to the Pirates' bullpen on Tuesday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He has been recovering from right elbow discomfort.

Our View:

He should resume his closer's role upon his return tomorrow, when the Pirates battle the Cardinals at PNC Park. Capps should be fine to pencil back into fantasy lineups.

May 9, 2009

Matt Capps, who is recovering from a bruised bone in his right elbow, could be cleared to pitch if he fares well during his bullpen session today - but manager John Russell suggested that he may wait until Tuesday to employ Capps in the Pirates' bullpen, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

The team is off Monday, which would give the closer another day to recover. John Grabow and Tyler Yates will continue to handle the closer's role until further notice.

May 8, 2009

Matt Capps, who is recovering from a bruised bone in right elbow, played catch without any issues Thursday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

Capps is slated to throw off a mound today at Citi Field prior to the Pirates' battle with the Mets. John Grabow and Tyler Yates will handle the closer's role until Capps is ready to return.

May 6, 2009

Matt Capps, who is dealing with a sore elbow, will throw off of a mound on Friday and hopes to be available for Saturday's game against the Mets, according to MLB.com. Capps said he felt he could have thrown on Wednesday.

Our View:

This means Capps will be unavailable for the abbreviated two-game series going on in St. Louis. The closer has given up seven runs in his last 2.2 innings and taken two losses in the process. His ERA also jumped from 0.00 to 7.56. We still have faith that he can be a serviceable closer, and hopefully he will benefit from some additional rest.

May 5, 2009

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pirates' closer Matt Capps will be out until the weekend with minor discomfort in his right elbow.

Our View:

A recent exam failed to reveal any ligament or structural damage, which is good news, but something is off with Capps. His ERA is up to 7.56 and he has two losses on the season, so the Pirates feel it's best to give him a rest for a few days.

May 4, 2009

Matt Capps got hammered tonight, giving up four runs in his one inning to blow the save for the Pirates. His ERA ballooned to 7.56 after the outing.

Our View:

That ERA is way too high for a closer, but he really hasn't been terrible this season. He has five saves, but he also has two losses, a bad number for this early in the year. He can still produce saves, but if he continues to struggle you may want to look at other options.

April 17, 2009

Closer Matt Capps worked a spotless ninth inning on Friday night to earn his third save of the season. He has yet to allow a run and has served up only one hit over 3.2 innings this season.

Our View:

We have no doubts about Capps' abilities at this point. The closer just needs to prove that he can stay healthy, and hopefully the Pirates will give him enough chances throughout 2009.

April 6, 2009

Matt Capps allowed one hit but no runs in the ninth inning of Monday's 6-4 win over the Cardinals. He recorded one strikeout while getting three outs on 15 pitches.

Our View:

Capps should be in line for a lot of save opportunities this season as the Pirates don't figure to win many games by more than three runs. He's not a strikeout pitcher, but he exhibits enough control and poise to make for an effective closer.

March 31, 2009

Matt Capps allowed four runs while only recording one out on Tuesday. He gave up four hits and a walk before being yanked.

Our View:

Capps was shelled today, but when healthy still projects as a reliable fantasy closer. He doesn't have the strikeout rate that many closers have, but his K-BB ratio is phenomenal. Last year he only walked five batter in 53+ innings/

February 25, 2009

Matt Capps did not look sharp on Wednesday in his one inning of work. He didn't allow any runs, but he walked three batters while striking out just one.

Our View:

Capps is expected to be the Pirates closer again in 2009, so he won't have to get used to pitching in the second inning like he did on Wednesday.

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