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The article reviews the performances of various starting pitchers in fantasy baseball on August 6, highlighting Gavin Williams's near no-hitter and analyzing other notable starts, with insights into their skills, struggles, and upcoming schedules.
Gavin Williams nearly pitched a no-hitter for the Cleveland Guardians against the Mets, carrying a no-hit bid into the ninth inning before Juan Soto broke it up with a solo home run, falling just short of Guardians' no-hitter history, with Williams exceeding his pitch count and receiving a standing ovation.
Gavin Williams nearly pitched Cleveland's first no-hitter in 44 years but was broken up by Juan Soto's homer in the ninth inning, leading the Guardians to a 4-1 win over the Mets and completing a sweep. The game featured a historic pitching effort, with Williams throwing 126 pitches, the most in the majors since 2023, and the Mets' long-standing no-hitter drought continues at 7,115 games.
Gavin Williams nearly pitched a no-hitter for Cleveland against the Mets but lost it in the ninth inning when Juan Soto hit a home run, ending the game 4-1 in favor of Cleveland. This was the Guardians' first no-hitter attempt since 1981, and the Mets' first hit since the fourth inning, marking a significant moment in the game.
Gavin Williams nearly pitched MLB's first no-hitter of 2025 but was broken up by Juan Soto's 9th-inning home run, leading the Guardians to a 4-1 victory over the Mets. Williams threw 8 2/3 innings with six strikeouts, but Soto's solo shot ended his bid. The MLB is still awaiting its first no-hitter of the season.
The Mets narrowly avoided a no-hitter by Gavin Williams of the Guardians, who pitched 8⅓ innings before Juan Soto broke it up with a home run. The Mets lost 4-1, continuing a poor stretch with their eighth loss in nine games and a franchise record eighth no-hitter against them.
Fantasy baseball expert Frank Stampfl highlights five breakout candidates for the 2024 season, including Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs, who showed strong potential in the latter part of 2023, and Nolan Gorman of the Cardinals, who displayed power and improvement against left-handed pitching. Additionally, Kerry Carpenter of the Tigers and Gavin Williams of the Guardians are identified as players with breakout potential, while Brayan Bello of the Red Sox is noted for his promising sinker-changeup combo and improved control.
Sean Murphy returns to the lineup for the Atlanta Braves in Monday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians, as they aim for their ninth consecutive win. Bryce Elder will start for the Braves, while rookie Gavin Williams will take the mound for the Guardians.
The Atlanta Braves are on a roll with their third eight-game winning streak of the year, aiming to extend it to a season-best nine games against the Cleveland Guardians. Bryce Elder, the Braves' scheduled starter, has been impressive this season and earned his first All-Star selection. Despite some occasional subpar outings, Elder continues to baffle hitters with his sinker-slider combo. On the other side, Gavin Williams will make his third career start for the Guardians, showing potential but still developing his repertoire. The Braves are looking to maintain their MLB-best record and keep their winning streak alive.
Gavin Williams impresses in his second big league start, holding the Kansas City Royals to just one hit in seven innings, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 2-1 victory.
Cleveland Guardians' top prospect Gavin Williams impresses in his second career start, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing only one hit against the Kansas City Royals. Williams showcased his upper-90s fastball, along with two breaking balls, and demonstrated excellent command. His performance marked the first time in over 120 years that a Cleveland pitcher held opponents to one or fewer hits in their first two career games. With his impressive repertoire and ability to mix in offspeed pitches, Williams has solidified his status as a top prospect in the MLB.
Will Brennan carries the hapless Guardians offense to a 2-1 victory with a strong performance against the Kansas City Royals. Gavin Williams shines in his second MLB game, pitching seven innings and giving up only one hit. Terry Francona misses the game due to illness, while Cal Quantrill is announced as the starter for Friday's game. In other American League news, Shohei Ohtani impresses with two home runs and ten strikeouts, Joe Ryan struggles against the Braves, Chris Flexen is DFA'd by the Mariners, and Matthew Boyd is out for the year.
The two-start pitchers for Fantasy Week 14 (June 26-July 2) have been ranked by Scott White, with Sandy Alcantara and Gavin Williams among the top picks. However, some choices may be uncomfortable for fantasy baseball players, and the rankings may change from day to day.
Bo Naylor scored the game-winning run in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians came back from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Oakland A's 7-6. Gavin Williams made his big league debut, allowing four runs in the third inning but settling in to pitch 5.2 innings. Bo Naylor got his first major league hit and Steven Kwan hit an RBI double to tie the game before Bo scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error. Josh Naylor hit a solo homer to cut the lead to 6-5 before Bo's run and a sac fly from Andrés Giménez gave the Guardians the win.
Gavin Williams, the third Top 100 pitching prospect to debut for the Cleveland Guardians this season, brings a powerful pitch arsenal to their starting rotation. Williams, who was selected 23rd overall in the 2021 MLB draft, has a fastball and slider as his bread and butter, but also has a changeup and curveball. He has been sitting in the mid to upper 90s with his fastball and has hit 100 mph in Columbus. Williams had a breakout campaign in 2022 and has been dominant in Double-A and Triple-A this season. With the Guardians only one game back in the AL Central, Williams' arrival is a reminder of the exciting times for Cleveland baseball fans.