JOSH HADER #71 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
6-2  W-L  •
0.85  WHIP  •
2.05  ERA 
#71 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
6-2 W-L
0.85 WHIP
2.05 ERA
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Brewers' Hader happy with more defined ninth-inning role

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader expects to remain more of a traditional ninth-inning closer this season after occasionally working multiple innings earlier in his career
MARCH 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Traditional closing role awaits Brewers manager Craig Counsell confirmed Tuesday that Hader will serve as a traditional closer this season, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Brewers have been creative with Hader's usage in the past, and the presence of Devin Williams -- who struck out more than half the batters he faced last season -- could allow the team to deploy Hader earlier in games. It appears they'll go the more conventional route, however. Hader turned the so-called "Andrew Miller role" into the "Josh Hader role" early in his career, averaging 4.3 outs per appearances while saving just 12 games over his first two seasons. He's been a traditional closer to the last two years, though, and his outs per appearance continue to drop, falling to 3.7 in 2019 before sinking to 2.7 last year. Having a true closer role may continue to suppress his innings total but will nevertheless be a big boost to his fantasy value in most setups.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening day
MARCH 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm

Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn’t expect him to be in the bullpen on opening day
MARCH 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Brewers will need hitting resurgence to return to playoffs

The Milwaukee Brewers understand a repeat of last year’s performance won’t earn them a fourth straight playoff berth
MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this year
MARCH 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Attempting to bring back changeup Hader recorded two outs and allowed two home runs in his first appearance of the spring Wednesday. He struck out two batters and walked one.
Impact Hader was working on his offspeed stuff Wednesday, throwing "quite a few" changeups, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. However, the two homers came off fastballs. Hader worked almost exclusively fastball-slider the last three seasons, but it appears he is attempting to bring back the changeup that he used from time to time during his 2017 rookie season. That's likely in an effort to keep the ball in the park, as he gave up 1.7 HR/9 over the last two years. Of course, he also struck out 169 batters in 94.2 innings during that same span.
MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' Williams optimistic about his shoulder recovery

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams says the shoulder soreness that kept the 2020 NL Rookie of the Year from pitching in the playoffs shouldn’t impact his readiness for the s...
MARCH 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Padres: Three closers San Diego could trade for not named Josh Hader The Padres have been connected to Brewers left-hander Josh Hader for some time now. He makes sense on multiple fronts. He's quickly growing...
MARCH 5, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
The Brewers look to shorten games with Devin Williams and Josh Hader at the back of the bullpen In righty Devin Williams and lefty Josh Hader, the Brewers have the last three National League relievers of the year headlining a talented g...
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

NL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...
FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Brewers avoid arbitration after reaching deals with pitchers Josh Hader, Brandon Woodruff With Hader and Woodruff signed, the Brewers have committed approximately $67 million to 14 players for the 2021 season.
JANUARY 16, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Josh Hader avoids arbitration with Brewers, settles for $6.675M The Milwaukee Brewers and closer Josh Hader were able to avoid arbitration on Friday. The Milwaukee Brewers and their superstar close Josh H...
JANUARY 15, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
No arbiter needed Hader signed a one-year, $6.675 million deal with the Brewers on Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact Last year, the two sides could not come to terms and Hader ended up losing his arbitration hearing, settling for $4.1 million. Both sides are likely thankful to avoid such an unpleasant process this time around. He enters the season as the Brewers' clear closer, but trade rumors should linger throughout the offseason.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Analyzing arb cases for Hader, Woodruff The Brewers have business with All-Star pitchers Josh Hader and Brandon Woodruff on Friday, which is the deadline for teams to formally exch...
JANUARY 13, 2021 • MLB.COM
Milwaukee Brewers: Three possible trade partners for Josh Hader If the Milwaukee Brewers do trade Josh Hader, which teams make the most sense as possible landing spots? In an offseason where the free agen...
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Brewers' Williams, Mariners CF Lewis win Rookie of the Year

Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis is the unanimous winner of the AL Rookie of the Year award, and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams has won the NL honor
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press
Brewers' Game 2 hopes against Dodgers tonight rest with Brandon Woodruff and Josh Hader Injuries and a poor start by Brett Suter have the Brewers in a 1-0 hole against the Dodgers. Yet they like their chances with two fresh arms...
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

A capsule look at the Brewers-Dodgers playoff series

A capsule look at the best-of-three playoff series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers beginning Wednesday
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Dodgers confident going into NL wild-card series vs Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have checked nearly every box on the way to their eighth straight postseason appearance
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Lots of unfamiliar territory in 2020 baseball playoffs

Welcome to the first round of the 2020 baseball playoffs, a class with an unusual amount of homework — and precious little room for error
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

LeMahieu, Soto batting champs in shortest season in century

DJ LeMahieu became the first player to win undisputed batting titles in both leagues and Juan Soto the youngest NLchampion as Major League Baseball’s shortest regular season since...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press
Earns 13th save Saturday Hader struck out one across a scoreless ninth inning Saturday as he picked up the save against the Cardinals.
Impact Hader had to work hard for his three outs as he needed 21 pitches to get through the ninth but ultimately had no trouble getting his 13th save of the season which is the highest mark in the National League. Hader's numbers have dipped a bit in 2020 in comparison to recent seasons but the southpaw still did very well with a 3.79 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB across 19 innings.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers boost playoff chances with 3-0 win over Cardinals

Brandon Woodruff allowed two hits in eight innings and the Milwaukee Brewers boosted their playoff prospects in a big way by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

LeMahieu, Voit near milestones for Yankees in win over Miami
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press
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