Tanner Scott Records 10th Save

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tanner Scott was asked to hold a one-run lead versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The left-hander had struggled in each of his last two outings heading into this game. Luckily, Scott was able to get back on track and throw a perfect ninth inning in the victory over the Brewers. […]

Jose Cuas Records First Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jose Cuas was called upon to shut the door versus the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. The right-hander was asked to protect a three-run lead in the ninth, which was surprising considering he has mainly been pitching in the sixth and seventh inning. Despite that, Cuas threw a scoreless ninth inning to […]

Hurston Waldrep Promoted To Triple-A

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep has been promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett and will start on Saturday for the Stripers. Waldrep was the 24th selection in the 2023 MLB Draft back in July out of the University of Florida and he's already reached Triple-A, which is quite impressive. The 21-year-old owns a 1.80 ERA, 1.12 […]

Javier Assad Will Move To The Bullpen

Chicago Cubs starting/relief pitcher Javier Assad will move back to the bullpen with Marcus Stroman making his return to the rotation, according to manager David Ross. Assad, who began the season in the bullpen, had been sharp filling in as a starter for the Cubs across 10 turns in the rotation. This move obviously dings […]

Kenley Jansen Returns From COVID List

The Boston Red Sox reinstated closer Kenley Jansen (illness) from the COVID injured list on Saturday and optioned pitcher Zack Weiss to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Jansen will return to Boston's bullpen for the first time since testing positive for COVID on Sept. 13. He'll have just over a week left to pick […]

Aaron Loup Done For The Year

The Los Angeles Angels placed left-hander Aaron Loup (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday after he felt something in his shoulder after pitching against the Tampa Bay Rays earlier this week on Sept. 19. His season is now over after the 35-year-old southpaw reliever recorded a 6.10 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 48 […]

Chase Silseth Walks Four In Rehab Outing

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth (concussion) made his second minor-league rehab start on Friday for Triple-A Salt Lake and allowed no earned runs on two hits while walking four and striking out four in 3 1/3 innings of work. Silseth was hit on the head by an errant throw on Aug. 26 before landing […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Shohei Ohtani, Carlos Correa, Ryan Mountcastle, Sandy Alcantara, Felix Bautista and much more...

We have made it to the final week of the baseball season. For teams still vying for a money spot, playing time is the most important stat to look at this week. In re-draft leagues, if you have any FAAB left, pick up any player you think could play or be a backup to an […]

Jason Adam Leaves With Apparent Injury

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jason Adam left Friday night's game early. The early exit is thought to be because of injury, as he left with the trainer. This was the first appearance for Adam after recovering from an oblique strain. The righty has been an integral part of the Rays bullpen and of fantasy teams. […]

Phillies Promote Prospect Orion Kerkering Friday

The Philadelphia Phillies promoted pitching prospect Orion Kerkering from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, according to sources. The hard-throwing right-handed relief pitcher started the 2023 season at Low-A Clearwater. The team's No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, Kerkering has earned his first big-league promotion by posting a strong 1.51 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 14 saves, 12 […]

Mason Miller Throws Two Innings In Relief

Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Mason Miller threw two innings of relief on Thursday in the 7-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits while walking one and striking out two. Miller threw a total of 54 pitches and was pulled going into his third inning of work after […]

Orioles Recall Tyler Wells

The Baltimore Orioles recalled right-hander Tyler Wells, the team's top starter in the first half, from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday to help boost their fatigued bullpen. In a corresponding move, pitcher Mike Baumann was optioned to the minors. The 29-year-old Wells was sent to the minors early in the second half of the season when […]

Wandy Peralta's Season Is Over

The New York Yankees placed left-handed relief pitcher Wandy Peralta (triceps) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 19) on Friday with a left-triceps strain and recalled pitcher Yoendrys Gomez from the minors in a corresponding move. Peralta will finish the 2023 season with a strong 2.83 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 54 relief […]

Caleb Ferguson To Open On Friday Against Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Caleb Ferguson will serve as the team's opener on Friday against the division-rival San Francisco Giants, with lefty Ryan Yarbrough expected to be the bulk reliever behind him, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ferguson has been solid for the Blue this year, going 7-3 with a 2.56 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, three […]

Adbert Alzolay To Throw Bullpen Friday

Chicago Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay (forearm) will throw a touch-and-feel bullpen session on Friday. Alzolay is trying to make it back before the end of the regular season after suffering a right-forearm strain, but he's running out of time. However, if the Cubbies secure a wild-card spot in the National League, the 28-year-old right-hander should […]

Sean Doolittle Announces Retirement

Left-handed reliever Sean Doolittle announced his retirement from professional baseball on his Twitter account on Friday. Doolittle didn't pitch at all in the majors in 2023 and made just six relief appearances in 2022 for the Washington Nationals due to elbow and knee injuries. He was originally a first-round pick (41st overall) by the Oakland […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 26

Congrats to all already-crowned fantasy champs, good luck to all in the fantasy finals, and what in the world are you doing to all looking ahead to the finals next week. (Full transparency, I messed up badly in one of the leagues I commish, setting the championship matchup for the actual final week of the […]

Jose Alvarado Picks Up Save Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarado notched his ninth save of the season on Thursday, shutting down the New York Mets in a narrow 5-4 victory. Alvarado tossed a scoreless frame, allowing just a hit while striking out a pair. With the heart of the Mets lineup coming up in the eighth, the Phillies elected […]

Emmanuel Clase Slams Door On Orioles

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase converted his league-leading 42nd save of the season Thursday, finishing off a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Clase allowed a hit and a walk to make things interesting, but struck out a pair in his inning of work to close things out. He now has five more saves than […]

Carlos Estevez Blows Save Thursday

Los Angeles Angels closer Carlos Estevez was unable to close out the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, taking the loss and the blown save in a 5-4 defeat. Estevez was tasked with holding onto a one-run lead, but he wasn't able to convert as he allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over […]

David Peterson Looking To Rack Up More Punchouts Thursday

New York Mets pitcher David Peterson will be in search of more strikeouts on Thursday when he takes the ball on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. Peterson tossed 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball against the Reds his last time out but also racked up a hefty 10 strikeouts in the process. The left-hander […]

Tigers Hire Jeff Greenberg As New General Manager

The Detroit Tigers are hiring Jeff Greenberg as their new general manager on Thursday, according to sources. Greenberg, who is currently an associate GM with the Chicago Blackhawks, worked with Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris with the Chicago Cubs and will be his No. 2 guy in Detroit moving forward. The 37-year-old will […]

Jason Adam Back From The Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated right-hander Jason Adam (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday and optioned left-hander Jalen Beeks to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Adam was on the shelf for three weeks due to a left-oblique strain but is now back with the Rays and ready to rejoin their bullpen for […]

Wandy Peralta Dealing With Triceps Injury

New York Yankees relief pitcher Wandy Peralta (triceps) is dealing with some "tricep stuff," according to manager Aaron Boone. Peralta hasn't pitched in almost a week and could be in danger of missing the remainder of the 2023 regular season. If this is the end of the line for the 32-year-old Dominican southpaw, he will […]

Gregory Santos Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Gregory Santos (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right-elbow inflammation and reinstated left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. The move ends Santos' 2023 season. The 24-year-old reliever hadn't pitched since Sept. 16 and will now be ineligible to return […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Shohei Ohtani, Max Fried, Carlos Correa, Luis Arraez, Javier Baez, Riley Greene, more

The 2023 MLB postseason is less than a month away, so fantasy baseball managers must lock in down the final stretch. It's important to keep up with the latest injury headlines to ensure your lineups are in good shape. Let's take a look at the top injured players including Shohei Ohtani, Max Fried, Carlos Correa, […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Dynasty Baseball (Week 26)? Xavier Isaac, Lazaro Montes, Jose De Paula, Adam Macko, more

Minor League Baseball is in full playoff mode. We've discussed more than 300 players in this space throughout the minor league season of all levels. In this week's edition, we will look at six hitters and six pitchers participating in minor league playoffs currently. The hitters are each from a team that's participating in the […]

Matt Moore Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Has a player who's usually been hitting in the middle of a lineup suddenly batting eighth or ninth for an extended period? The fantasy implications will be covered here. The same goes for injuries and […]

Jose Leclerc Slams Door For Third Save Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc picked up his third save of the season in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox. Leclerc came in to pitch the top of the ninth up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Six different relievers have seen save opportunities for the Rangers in September […]

Kyle Finnegan Earns 26th Save Of Season Tuesday

Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan managed to convert his 26th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. Finnegan entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth up by two. He allowed a leadoff double, got the first out on a groundout, allowed an RBI single, got the second […]