R.A. Dickey
SP FA
Tue 8/29/17 4:58 PM

Dickey had his scheduled start for Tuesday against the Phillies postponed due to rain, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Braves and Phillies will make up the contest Wednesday as part of a doubleheader, with Dickey set to start Game 1 of the twin bill, while Julio Teheran takes the hill for Game 2. While Dickey will still benefit from a matchup with one of the National League's weaker teams, he'll now miss out on a potential two-start week, as he no longer lines up for a second turn Sunday against the Cubs.

R.A. Dickey
SP FA
Thu 8/24/17 8:14 AM

Dickey gave up four runs on 11 hits and two walks over six innings Wednesday while striking out six but came away with a no-decision in a 9-6 loss to the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Five of those 11 hits were doubles, including two by Robinson Cano, but the knuckleballer was able to keep the ball in the park and keep the Braves in the game until Jim Johnson fell apart in the eighth inning. Dickey's been generally solid since the All-Star break, delivering five quality starts in eight outings with a 3.70 ERA and 42:18 K:BB over 48.2 innings, and he'll look to get back in the win column Tuesday in Philadelphia.

R.A. Dickey
SP FA
Sat 8/19/17 7:39 AM

Dickey (8-8) took the loss against the Reds on Friday, allowing four runs on eight hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over six innings while striking out nine.
EDGE Analysis
The strikeouts were a season high and helped salvage the knuckleballer's performance from a fantasy perspective. Dickey's 3.98 ERA is outpacing his 5.06 FIP, but don't assume that's entirely a product of good luck, as the veteran has had an ERA lower than his FIP every season since 2009. He'll next take the mound Wednesday at home against the Mariners.

R.A. Dickey
SP FA
Sun 8/13/17 7:16 PM

Dickey (8-7) allowed one run on seven hits across seven innings in a 6-3 win Sunday over the Cardinals. He struck out three and walked two.
EDGE Analysis
That's back-to-back victories for the veteran knuckleballer, who's now lasted six or more innings in nine of his last 10 starts. Dickey is entrenched as the Braves' No. 3 starter behind Mike Foltynewicz and Julior Teheran, and with a 3.89 ERA and eight wins on the season, he makes for a serviceable fantasy option in medium to deeper formats.

R.A. Dickey
SP FA
Tue 8/8/17 4:33 PM

Dickey's next start has been pushed to Sunday to give him extra rest, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
He has been pretty excellent lately, firing a 2.22 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 47:19 K:BB in 56.2 innings, and the Braves will look to keep his quality outings coming by taking advantage of Thursday's off day to reshuffle the rotation. Dickey will still pitch in St. Louis, but will face Michael Wacha instead of Adam Wainwright.

R.A. Dickey
SP FA
Sat 8/5/17 12:18 AM

Dickey (7-7) gave up three runs on three hits and a walk over six innings while striking out three in Friday's 5-3 win over the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
If it weren't for Giancarlo Stanton, who accounted for all of Miami's offense with a pair of homers off Dickey, the knuckleballer might have had a shot at his first shutout since 2013. He's now reeled off eight quality starts in his last nine trips to the mound, and Dickey will try to keep things rolling next Friday on the road against the Cardinals.

R.A. Dickey
SP FA
Sun 7/30/17 7:36 PM

Dickey allowed a single unearned run through seven innings while striking out eight batters during Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. He didn't factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
The knuckleballer had a rough two-start stretch leading into Sunday, but he righted the ship and has now allowed just 12 earned runs over 50.2 innings through his past eight outings. The strong span has Dickey at a 4.08 ERA. 1.39 WHIP and 6.3 K/9 for the year. His recent success has him on the fantasy radar in the majority of fantasy settings, and Dickey is inching closer and closer toward matchup-proof status. He projects to face the Marlins at SunTrust Park in his next start.

R.A. Dickey
SP FA
Tue 7/25/17 1:23 AM

Dickey (6-7) was chased from Monday's game against the Diamondbacks after just 3.2 innings pitched. He allowed four runs on five hits and five walks while fanning four.
EDGE Analysis
Dickey struggled with command throughout his outing, as his pitch count rose to 90 before he was removed and just over half of his offerings went for strikes. The five walks are also tied for his highest number issued in a game this season. After tossing five consecutive quality starts earlier in the summer, the veteran has scuffled in his past two starts. He'll look to turn things around in his next start against the Phillies on Sunday.

R.A. Dickey
SP FA
Wed 7/19/17 4:34 PM

Dickey (6-6) got through seven innings in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five.
EDGE Analysis
The knuckleballer was primarily undone by a pair of longballs, one of which came off the bat of the opposing pitcher Mike Montgomery. Dickey pounded the zone all afternoon by getting 60 of his 93 pitches across the plate, but he certainly didn't miss too many bats as his ERA ballooned to 4.14. This also ends his five-game quality start streak that dated back to mid-June. He'll look to right the ship in his next start Monday in Arizona.

R.A. Dickey
SP FA
Sat 7/15/17 6:54 AM

Dickey allowed one run on eight hits and two walks over six innings but came away with a no-decision in Friday's 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks. He struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
The knuckleballer has now given the Braves quality starts in each of his last five outings, posting a stellar 1.09 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB in 33 innings over that stretch. Given the nature of his signature pitch Dickey's effectiveness could evaporate at a moment's notice, but in most fantasy formats he's a must start while he's dialed in like this. He'll next take the mound Wednesday at home against the Cubs.