Brandon Webb had a second straight rough outing Sunday, allowing eight runs -- six earned -- in 3 1/3 innings against the Dodgers. Despite facing weaker offenses, Webb has allowed 14 runs in eight innings over his last two starts. His previous outing against the Padres didn't raise any red flags, but he walked five and looked pretty pedestrian tonight. If his shoulder is bothering him again, the Diamondbacks are in trouble.

This was another tough outing for the sinkerballer, who gave up six earned runs on nine hits in his previous outing. What was disconcerting on Sunday was his abysmal command, indicating he may be struggling with his confidence. Still, the 19-game winner has been brilliant for most of the year, so give him a shot on Sept. 6 at Dodger Stadium.

News: Arizona SP Brandon Webb failed to earn his 20th victory on the season Sunday against the Dodgers and instead picked up his sixth loss. Webb did not pitch well as he allowed eight runs -- six earned -- on eight hits over just 3 1/3 innings. He walked five and had just three K's. His ERA is still a low 3.19.

Analysis: Still a favorite to win the NL Cy Young, Webb has now pitched two straight games in which he's allowed six runs and hasn't pitched out of the 5th inning. Webb was battling rib soreness before his last start but said that didn't affect him. For whatever the reason, Webb has now pitched poorly in two straight starts. Before that he was lights out and we believe he'll bounce right back in his next start. Webb meets Derek Lowe and Los Angeles again next Saturday, this time in L.A., and you know he'll be ready to make amends

The Sports Network reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb suffered through an unusually poor outing Tuesday, Aug. 26, against the San Diego Padres in which he yielded six runs on nine hits in 4 2/3 innings.

Webb was far from ace-like in this one, serving up two doubles and a homer while allowing more than five earned runs for just the second time this season. Even with the rocky outing, the stud righty sports a 2.60 ERA with a 27/7 K/BB ratio over 34 2/3 innings this month, making him a must-start when he next gets the ball on Sept. 1 at home against the Cardinals.

Brandon Webb had a hiccup Tuesday, as he gave up six runs on nine hits and a walk over just 4 1/3 innings in a loss to the Padres.Webb failed to reach the 20-win plateau, but he's still the favorite for the NL Cy Young.

In his first bid for his 20th win, Brandon Webb had one of his worst starts of the year Tuesday, giving up six runs in 4 2/3 innings against the Padres. Webb took his first loss in two months and fifth overall. He hadn't allowed an earned run in his two previous starts versus the Padres, both of which were victories.

News: Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb, who battled soreness in his rib cage all weekend after getting hit by a liner Thursday, didn't fare well in his next trip to the mound Tuesday at San Diego. He gave up six runs on nine hits in 4 2/3 innings, walking one and striking out four. He lost to snap a six-game winning streak and remain stuck on 19 wins.

Analysis: No telling if the soreness affected Webb's pitching, but the Diamondbacks didn't consider it serious at last check. He looks like the favorite for NL Cy Young, so he remains a must-start in Fantasy, obviously. His next start is scheduled for Sunday against the Dodgers

The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb will go for his 20th victory of the season Tuesday, Aug. 26, against the San Diego Padres. If he wins, Webb will be only the seventh pitcher since 1990 to reach 20 wins before Sept. 1. The Diamondbacks' Curt Schilling was the last, winning No. 20 on Aug. 16, 2002.

News: Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb was sore Friday after being hit by a liner just below his rib cage while earning his 19th win Thursday. He throws a regular bullpen session Saturday.

Analysis: Webb has a 1.53 ERA during his six-game winning streak, but you'd start him regardless. This soreness doesn't even sound like a real injury, and you probably wouldn't even hear about it if not for Webb's start power. Keep him active unless the situation changes

Despite taking a line drive to the the chest Thursday, Brandon Webb remains on track to make his next scheduled start on Tuesday. We didn't think he'd miss a start. Webb was apparently sporting a baseball-sized bruise Friday, but he played catch and felt fine.Source: Diamondbacks.mlb.com

Webb picked up his Major League-leading 19th win Thursday. He had a baseball-sized bruise on his ribcage after Padres third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a comebacker that ended the sixth inning in the D-backs' 4-1 win at Chase Field. Webb did stay in the game for the seventh inning, but manager Bob Melvin said Friday there were some definite lingering effects. Melvin said Webb is supposed to throw a bullpen session Saturday after playing catch Friday. "Whether or not he has to move it back, I'm not sure," Melvin said. "He's on schedule for his start."

Mike Ritter, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (chest) likely will make his next start after taking a line drive off his chest Thursday, Aug. 21. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Aug. 23, after playing catch Friday, Aug. 22.

The Associated Press' Tim Korte reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (chest) was hit by a sharp comebacker in the sixth inning Thursday night, Aug. 21, but he was able to remain in the contest after trainers checked him out. Afterwards, manager Bob Melvin indicated the injury was not any cause for concern.

The Associated Press' Tim Korte reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb won his 19th game Thursday night, Aug. 21. He allowed just three hits and three walks in seven scoreless innings while fanning eight. Webb, who leads the majors in victories, has now set a career high for wins. He also has eight wins in his 11 previous starts. "I've got a lot of confidence, especially with the guys hitting out there and playing defense behind me the way they are," said Webb. "I've been able to get down in the zone, low, and get a lot of ground balls and strikeouts."

News: Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb won for the sixth straight start and the eighth time in 11 starts Thursday against the Padres. He allowed three hits in seven shutout innings, striking out eight and walking three.

Analysis: Webb has a 1.53 ERA during his six-game winning streak, but that stat should in no way affect whether or not you start him. He's clearly one of the best starting pitchers in Fantasy, so keep him active in all leagues

Brandon Webb's monster season continued Thursday night against the Padres as he won his 19th game of the season. Webb pitched seven scoreless innings, striking out eight and only allowing three hits.Webb has been outstanding this season and is a leading candidate for the NL Cy Young. Expect his dominance to continue as he seeks his 20th win of the season next start.

Brandon Webb became the first 19-game winner of 2008 by blanking the Padres for seven innings on Thursday. Webb allowed three hits -- all of them singles -- and struck out eight before being removed. He won his 19th on the same day that Cliff Lee became the second to 18 wins. The Diamondbacks have 35 games left, meaning Webb will probably make seven starts or maybe even eight if the race goes down to the wire. He has a chance to become baseball's first 25-game winner since Bob Welch won 27 in 1990.

Another absolutely brilliant performance from Webb, who has won six consecutive starts. The sinkerballing sensation now sports a microscopic 1.53 ERA over his seven second-half starts and will look to keep up his dealing ways when he heads to PETCO Park for a rematch with the Padres.

Brandon Webb (18-4, 2.85) hopes to continue his dominance tonight in his start against the struggling San Diego Padres.Webb has been outstanding this season and is a leading candidate for the NL Cy Young. Expect his dominance to continue tonight against the lackluster Padres.

Diamondbacks.MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb has a 3.36 ERA at home but has a 2.85 ERA overall.

MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (18-4, 2.85 ERA) will start Thursday, Aug. 21, against the San Diego Padres.

News: Arizona's hitters with ties to Houston helped Brandon Webb and the Diamondbacks end the Astros' eight-game winning streak. Webb struck out six in eight sharp innings and Houston natives Chris Snyder and Chris Young and former Astro Chris Burke homered in Arizona's 12-2 victory on Friday night. Webb (18-4) allowed four hits and retired 16 Astros on groundouts to win his seventh straight decision and fifth straight start against Houston. He allowed two runs, including a solo home run from Ty Wigginton, and one walk.

Analysis: Webb's 18 wins are the most in the majors. Arizona manager Bob Melvin said Webb's sinker looked as good as it has all season, but Webb was more modest. "I don't know if it was my best," Webb said, "but it was pretty good." Webb hasn't allowed more than two runs in his last four starts and has gone eight innings in three of those outings. He is once again contending for the NL Cy Young and Webb remains a must-start Fantasy SP. His next scheduled start is for Thursday against the Padres

Chris Duncan, of The Associated Press, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb gave up four hits and struck out six in eight innings to win his 18th game of the season Friday, Aug. 15. He won his seventh straight decision and fifth straight start against the Houston Astros.

Brandon Webb made another case for his second Cy Young award Friday, giving up only two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six over eight innings.Webb has 18 wins now and is a clear favorite for the Cy.

Ty Wigginton was the only Astro to solve Brandon Webb Friday, picking up three hits, including his 14th homer, in loss to Arizona.Wigginton might not get to 20 homers again this year, but you can't argue with 14 dingers from a guy with second base eligibility. Too bad he won't be eligible there next year.

Just another day on the job for Webb, who has been dominant over his last four outings -- all wins. He's spun 31 innings and allowed just five earned runs with a stellar 21/4 K/BB ratio during the nasty stretch. Look for more of the same when he takes the hill next week vs. the Padres -- a club he held scoreless over six innings in a win earlier this year.

Brandon Webb allowed just two runs in eight innings to pick up his 18th win of the season on Friday. Webb was once again dominant, allowing just four hits, striking out six and issuing just one walk. The outing lowers his ERA to 2.85, and with two contests against San Diego looming, Webb could have 20 wins by the end of August.

The Sports Network reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb was nominated for the National League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, Aug. 10.

The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb won his 17th game of the season Sunday, Aug. 10. He allowed a run on six hits, two walks and struck out five in six innings. He also hit a two-run double.

Webb has been nasty over his last five starts, going 4-0 and allowing just seven earned runs with 27 Ks in 38 innings. The perennial Cy Young contender has given up zero or one earned run in five of his last seven starts, once again cementing himself as one of the best finishers in the league. Look for more dominance when he totes his 2.46 road ERA into Houston for a clash with the Astros.

Brandon Webb earned yet another victory, his 17th, in pitching Arizona to a 6-1 win over Atlanta. Webb only threw six innings, but he struck out five and gave up only one run.Webb is making a strong bid for the Cy Young Award, and in his last two outings, he has given up just two runs in 15 innings.

Brandon Webb earned his major league-leading 17th win of the season Sunday after holding the Braves to one earned run over six innings. Webb allowed six hits, but struck out five and tossed 62 of his 96 pitches for strikes. He also drove in two runs with a double in the fourth. The right-hander lowered his ERA to 2.88 and has a good chance of continuing the success against the Astros next week.

The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb said he wants to stay with the team, especially since they re-signed SP Dan Haren. Webb is under contract through 2009 with a club option for 2010. He is to make $6.5 million next year and, if the team picks up the option, $9.5 million in 2010, including $1 million in incentives he's already reached. Webb said he and Haren feed off each other.

The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb said he agreed to the money and length of a new contract earlier this season, but the deal was never finalized. Asked what caused it to fall through, Webb referred the question to general manager Josh Byrnes, who did not return a telephone message Tuesday night. Before the game, Byrnes said talks with Webb had been "tabled." "I just want fans to know that I'm not the one who took it off the table," Webb said. "We just didn't see eye to eye on a couple of things and that was it."

Brandon Webb said Tuesday that the Diamondbacks recently rescinded a contract offer that would have kept him in Arizona through 2013. The Diamondbacks announced a contract extension for Dan Haren earlier in the day. "I just want to let fans know that I'm not the one who pulled it off the table," Webb said. "We just didn't see eye to eye on a couple of things, and that was it. I love Arizona, and this is my first choice." Webb is under the team's control through 2010, so there's still plenty of time to work something out.Source: Arizona Republic

Brandon Webb scattered nine hits while going the distance Tuesday in a 3-1 victory over the Pirates. Webb, who struck out four and walked none, improved to 4-0 in his last seven starts and became the year's first 16-game winner. He's 5-0 with a 2.11 ERA in six career starts versus the Pirates.

Bob Baum, of The Associated Press, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb recorded his major league-leading 16th victory Tuesday, Aug. 5, by throwing a complete game nine-hitter. He struck out four and walked none in the 15th complete game of his career. Webb now has at least 16 wins in each of his last three seasons.

That's the sixth straight quality start for Webb, who's posted a 34/8 K/BB ratio while compiling a 1.60 ERA over his last 45 innings of work in that dazzling stretch. The ace righty has re-entered the realm of fantasy must-start after turning in a surprisingly shaky 4.76 ERA in June, and has a good shot at his 17th victory when he next gets the ball on Aug. 10 at home against the Braves.

The ace was at it again as Arizona turned to the dominating arm of RHP Brandon Webb to get the 3-1 win over Pittsburgh. Webb pitched the full game, allowing just one run on nine hits with no walks and four strikeouts.The guy was 3-0 last month, he's touting an ERA of 2.93, and he's got his first win of August. It's business as usual for Brandon Webb.

MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb (15-4, 3.04 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 5, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB.com reports Arizona SP Brandon Webb (15-4, 3.04 ERA) will start Tuesday, August 5, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Look for Webb to continue his dominance against the anemic Pirates lineup.

MLB.com reports Arizona SP Brandon Webb (15-4, 3.04 ERA) will start Tuesday, August 5, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Look for Webb to continue his dominance against the anemic Pirates line-up.

MLB.com reports Arizona SP Brandon Webb (15-4, 3.04 ERA)will start Tuesday, August 5, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Look for Webb to continue his dominance against the anemic Pirates line-up.

The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb allowed a run on six hits, one walk and struck out six in eight innings to win his 15th game Thursday, July 31.

After posting a pedestrian 4.76 ERA in June, Webb bounced back with ace-like numbers in July, going 3-0 with a 2.57 ERA and a 36/10 K/BB ratio over 42 innings of work. He's a must-start when he next takes the hill, Aug. 4 at home against a suspect Pirates squad.

Brandon Webb pitched eight innings of one-run ball against the Dodgers to become the first 15-game winner of 2008 on Thursday. Webb outdueled Derek Lowe in a 2-1 game and moved to 10-3 with a 2.54 ERA in 16 career starts versus the Dodgers. He hasn't allowed a homer in any of his last five starts. Webb is still just eighth in the NL with a 3.04 ERA, but because of the wins, he might be the NL Cy Young favorite anyway.

Dodgers hurler Derek Lowe threw an effective 6.1 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits while striking out seven, but he was out-dueled by Arizona's Brandon Webb and took the loss.Lowe picked up his ninth loss of the year, but he probably deserved better. He deserves a spot on fantasy rosters even with the unseemly W-L record.

Brandon Webb won his 15th game of the season by throwing eight innings and giving up just one earned run in Arizona's 2-1 win over L.A.Webb's ERA dropped to 3.04, and he is on his way to picking up another Cy Young Award if he keeps it up.