Right-hander Matt Harvey announced his retirement from professional baseball on his personal Instagram account on Friday. Harvey will hang up his cleats after spending nine years in the big leagues. The 34-year-old started off with heaps of promise in his right arm after being drafted seventh overall by the New York Mets out of North Carolina. He was an All-Star in his second MLB season in 2013 and spent the first five full seasons of his career in Queens. Injuries derailed his promising career, though, and he bounced around with four different teams in the last four seasons. Harvey last saw action in the big leagues in 2021 with the Baltimore Orioles, going 6-14 with a 6.27 ERA (4.60 FIP) and 1.54 WHIP in 28 starts (127 2/3 innings). He finishes his career with a 4.42 ERA (3.96 FIP), 1.29 WHIP and 21.2 percent strikeout rate in 966 1/3 innings pitched.

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Matt Harvey received a 60-game suspension from the league on Tuesday for his violation of the joint drug program between MLB and the Players Association. In Harvey's testimony during the Eric Kay trial related to the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Harvey admitted to something that violated the league's drug program, which doesn't allow participation in the distribution of banned substances. The 33-year-old signed a minor league deal with Baltimore on April 8 but hasn't pitched in the major leagues this season. He'll likely continue to work at the team's spring training complex in Florida. Harvey is well off the fantasy radar, especially after this news.

Free-agent right-hander Matt Harvey is close to a deal to return to the Baltimore Orioles. It will be a minor league deal, and the plan is for him to start at extended spring training in Florida and build up his arm. Not much should be expected of Harvey after he went 6-14 with a rough 6.27 ERA and a 1.54 ERA with 95 strikeouts and 37 walks in 127 2/3 innings over 28 starts last year in Baltimore. The 33-year-old could also be facing a suspension this year for what he admitted in court in the Tyler Skaggs trial. Harvey would only become an option in AL-only leagues if he returns to the O's starting rotation at any point this year.

The Baltimore Orioles are considering re-signing free-agent right-hander Matt Harvey. The 33-year-old made 28 starts for Baltimore last season and was pretty bad, posting a 6.27 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 95 strikeouts and 37 walks in 127 2/3 innings pitched. His 2021 campaign ended prematurely due to knee inflammation. An All-Star with the New York Mets back in 2013, the pitcher formerly known as the Dark Knight has fallen on hard times and has dealt with injuries since his last strong season in 2015 in Queens. Harvey admitted to using cocaine in the past and also to giving former pitcher Tyler Skaggs opioides, which could lead to a suspension from MLB. Even if he returns to Baltimore, he should be well off the fantasy radar.

Free-agent right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey could be suspended for at least 60 days if he signs with a team for saying that he provided opioids to Tyler Skaggs on several occasions, according to a Major League Baseball official. Harvey's admission in federal court on Tuesday qualifies as distribution under the league's drug policy. He would be able to appeal any suspension. Harvey received immunity from the government in order to testify, so he may not be criminally prosecuted for anything he admitted in court. The 32-year-old had a rough 6.27 ERA and 1.54 WHIP while striking out 95 and walking 37 in 127 2/3 innings (28 starts) for the Baltimore Orioles in 2021. He hasn't been the same pitcher he was with the New York Mets earlier in his career.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey fell to 6-12 in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Rays. Harvey pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits (including two home runs) and a walk with six strikeouts. Harvey had a few encouraging starts in the beginning of the season but has not produced since and now owns a 6.25 ERA and 1.55 WHIP across 24 starts. The O's rotation has offered little resistance against most lineups this season, so it is best to steer clear of most of them for the remainder of the season. Harvey's next matchup will be another tough one against the Braves at home.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey fell to 6-11 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Tigers. Harvey pitched 5 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with five strikeouts. The 32-year-old started off the season on the right foot but has struggled ever since and now owns a 6.10 ERA through 23 starts. His next start will be a tough one at the Rays, but fantasy managers should avoid him even in favorable matchups.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey (knee) hadn't allowed a run in his last three outings entering Wednesday, but that streak came to an end against the New York Yankees. Harvey allowed two runs on three hits and two walks in four innings pitched. He struck out one batter. Harvey had only thrown 63 pitches when he exited the game after tweaking his knee. He is expected to make his next start on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers, though fantasy managers may want to hold off on utilizing the right-hander despite recent success.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey (knee) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Yankees after tweaking his knee on a comebacker. He allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one across four innings before exiting. Harvey threw 63 pitches, firing 43 for strikes. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he "hopes he's good to go for his next start." "Tweaked his knee in the third, and then it bit on him in the fourth." Harvey is considered day-to-day, and with the two extra days could make his next start. The 32-year-old owns a 6.13 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and a 73:29 K:BB across 98 1/3 innings in 2021.

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Friday night. Jonathan India went deep twice for the Reds, including a leadoff shot that came on Carlos Carrasco’s first pitch with the Mets. Acquired from Cleveland in January, the veteran right-hander finally made his New York debut after recovering from a hamstring injury. It was an up-and-down day for the Mets, who made a big deal to get Javier Báez from the Chicago Cubs before baseball’s trade deadline — and then revealed injured ace Jacob deGrom will be shut down for two more weeks because of inflammation in his pitching elbow, making it unlikely he’ll rejoin the NL East leaders before September. Báez was acquired from the Cubs along with right-hander Trevor Williams for outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Mets’ first-round pick in the 2020 amateur draft. Báez is expected to join the Mets on Saturday and will play shortstop... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Patrick Sandoval had his no-hit bid broken up with one out in the ninth inning on a soft double by rookie Brent Rooker and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Saturday night. Sandoval, a 24-year-old lefty who began the game with a 3-13 career record, struck out a career-high 13. There have already been seven no-hitters in the majors this season. The big league record of eight was set in 1884, the first year overhand pitching was permitted. The Twins hadn’t come close to a hit until Rooker, who fanned his first three times up, flared an opposite-field fly that fell just inside the line in right. Sandoval (3-4) smiled after the ball fell, retired the next batter and then was pulled after 108 pitches. He walked one and hit two. Closer Raisel Iglesias allowed an RBI double to Josh Donaldson before getting his 21st save in 25 chances. José Berríos (7-5) allowed two unearned runs in seven innings in perhaps his final start for Minnesota. ASTROS 4, RANGERS... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Patrick Sandoval had his no-hit bid broken up with one out in the ninth inning on a soft double by rookie Brent Rooker and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Saturday night. Sandoval, a 24-year-old lefty who began the game with a 3-13 career record, struck out a career-high 13. There have already been seven no-hitters in the majors this season. The big league record of eight was set in 1884, the first year overhand pitching was permitted. The Twins hadn’t come close to a hit until Rooker, who fanned his first three times up, flared an opposite-field fly that fell just inside the line in right. Sandoval (3-4) smiled after the ball fell, retired the next batter and then was pulled after 108 pitches. He walked one and hit two. Closer Raisel Iglesias allowed an RBI double to Josh Donaldson before getting his 21st save in 25 chances. José Berríos (7-5) allowed two unearned runs in seven innings in perhaps his final start for Minnesota. ASTROS 4, RANGERS... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Patrick Sandoval had his no-hit bid broken up with one out in the ninth inning on a soft double by rookie Brent Rooker and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Saturday night. Sandoval, a 24-year-old lefty who began the game with a 3-13 career record, struck out a career-high 13. There have already been seven no-hitters in the majors this season. The big league record of eight was set in 1884, the first year overhand pitching was permitted. The Twins hadn’t come close to a hit until Rooker, who fanned his first three times up, flared an opposite-field fly that fell just inside the line in right. Sandoval (3-4) smiled after the ball fell, retired the next batter and then was pulled after 108 pitches. He walked one and hit two. Closer Raisel Iglesias allowed an RBI double to Josh Donaldson before getting his 21st save in 25 chances. José Berríos (7-5) allowed two unearned runs in seven innings in perhaps his final start for Minnesota. ASTROS 4, RANGERS... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Patrick Sandoval had his no-hit bid broken up with one out in the ninth inning on a soft double by rookie Brent Rooker and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Saturday night. Sandoval, a 24-year-old lefty who began the game with a 3-13 career record, struck out a career-high 13. There have already been seven no-hitters in the majors this season. The big league record of eight was set in 1884, the first year overhand pitching was permitted. The Twins hadn’t come close to a hit until Rooker, who fanned his first three times up, flared an opposite-field fly that fell just inside the line in right. Sandoval (3-4) smiled after the ball fell, retired the next batter and then was pulled after 108 pitches. He walked one and hit two. Closer Raisel Iglesias allowed an RBI double to Josh Donaldson before getting his 21st save in 25 chances. José Berríos (7-5) allowed two unearned runs in seven innings in perhaps his final start for Minnesota. ASTROS 4, RANGERS... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Patrick Sandoval had his no-hit bid broken up with one out in the ninth inning on a soft double by rookie Brent Rooker and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Saturday night. Sandoval, a 24-year-old lefty who began the game with a 3-13 career record, struck out a career-high 13. There have already been seven no-hitters in the majors this season. The big league record of eight was set in 1884, the first year overhand pitching was permitted. The Twins hadn’t come close to a hit until Rooker, who fanned his first three times up, flared an opposite-field fly that fell just inside the line in right. Sandoval (3-4) smiled after the ball fell, retired the next batter and then was pulled after 108 pitches. He walked one and hit two. Closer Raisel Iglesias allowed an RBI double to Josh Donaldson before getting his 21st save in 25 chances. José Berríos (7-5) allowed two unearned runs in seven innings in perhaps his final start for Minnesota. ASTROS 4, RANGERS... [More]