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 […]

Tanner Scott Blows Save, Escapes With Win Tuesday

Miami Marlins closer Tanner Scott blew his fourth save of the season but earned his ninth win in Tuesday's 4-3 game against the Mets. Scott came in to pitch the top of the ninth up by two. He allowed a double and a single before getting the first and second outs on groundouts. He then […]

Jack Flaherty Being Moved To Bullpen

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jack Flaherty is being moved to the bullpen for at least the short term and he will be available in relief on Tuesday against the Houston Astros, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper wouldn't rule out a potential return to the starting rotation for Flaherty down the road, possibly in the […]

Drew Pomeranz Will Not Pitch This Season

San Diego Padres reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow) will not pitch this season as he continues to deal with an elbow issue, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. The 11-year veteran hasn't appeared in a Major League game since 2021 and will head into the 2024 season as a free agent. Pomeranz was effective when healthy on […]

Marlins Claim Matt Moore Off Waivers From Guardians

The Miami Marlins claimed left-handed reliever Matt Moore off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, according to sources. The Guardians claimed Moore off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels earlier this month, but now he's on the move again. Moore won't be postseason-eligible if the Marlins end up winning the final wild-card spot in […]

Colin Rea Likely To Be Bulk Reliever Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers recalled right-hander Colin Rea from Triple-A Nashville on Monday, and he's likely to pitch in a bulk-relief role on Tuesday behind starter Trevor Megill as the team faces off with the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be more of a bullpen day for the Brew Crew as they look to get some […]

Collin McHugh Starting Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. In addition to McHugh, right-handers Nick Anderson (shoulder) and Daysbel Hernandez (forearm) are starting their rehab assignments with Gwinnett. The Braves also reinstated reliever Jesse Chavez (shin) from the 60-day injured list and designated left-hander Lucas Luetge for […]

Edwin Diaz Won't Return In 2023

New York Mets right-handed reliever Edwin Diaz (knee) won't return from the 60-day injured list to pitch this year. However, he will continue to throw bullpen sessions until the end of September. The Mets don't want to risk the high-end closer in a game given the fact that they aren't in playoff contention with the […]

Adam Ottavino Earns 11th Save Of Season Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino picked up his 11th save of the season in Monday's 2-1 win over the Marlins. Ottavino came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The veteran has pitched well all season and has done a nice […]

Tanner Scott Takes Loss In Non-Save Situation Monday

Miami Marlins closer Tanner Scott fell to 8-5 in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Mets. Scott came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning with the game tied 1-1. He allowed a leadoff, go-ahead home run before getting the first out on a strikeout, allowing a single, having another runner reach on an […]

Chris Martin Picks Up Second Save Of Season Monday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Martin earned his second save of the season in Monday's 4-2 win over the Rangers. Martin entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a single, and got the final two outs on a strikeout […]

Ryan Helsley Earns 12th Save Of Season Monday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley picked up his 12th save of the season in Monday's 1-0 win over the Brewers. Helsley came in to pitch the top of the ninth up by one and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 29-year-old has returned to form since rejoining the team in September […]

Yennier Cano Earns One-Out Save Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Yennier Cano earned his seventh save of the season in Monday's 8-7 win over the Astros. Cano came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one with two outs and the tying run on third, ending the game with a strikeout. The 29-year-old has pitched well this season […]

Ryan Pressly Blows Save, Takes Loss Monday

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly blew his sixth save of the season in Monday's 8-7 loss to the Orioles, falling to 3-5. Pressly came on to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed back-to-back singles, allowed a go-ahead three-run home run, and allowed […]

Gavin Stone Earns First Career Save

On Sunday, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone secured his first save of his major league career. He effectively closed out the game by pitching the final 3 1/3 innings without allowing a single run to be scored. The 24-year-old righty gave up only one hit and issued two walks while striking out five opposing […]

Camilo Doval Implodes Sunday

San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval was once again not on his game Sunday, allowing four runs to the Colorado Rockies in ⅔ IP. Doval allowed three hits and committed an error that allowed the game to continue. The 26-year-old has been very hittable since the middle of August, a span in which he has […]

Taylor Rogers Grabs One-Out Save Sunday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Taylor Rogers succeeded in getting the final out of a one-run game against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Rogers was tasked with getting the Giants out of a two-out, runner-on-first situation after Camilo Doval gave up four runs in a disastrous outing. Fortunately, Rogers was up to the task. He […]

Ryan Helsley Collects Another Save Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Ryan Helsley converted his 11th save of the season on Sunday, shutting the door on the Philadelphia Phillies in a 6-5 win. Helsley made things interesting by allowing a walk and a hit, but he escaped without allowing any damage. He also struck out a pair in his inning of […]

David Bednar Cruises To 36th Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar collected his 36th save of the season on Sunday, shutting down the New York Yankees in a 3-2 win. Bednar struck out the side in his inning of work, allowing just a hit. Bednar has been a bit of an under-the-radar stud, with the fourth-most saves in the MLB to […]

Erik Swanson Can’t Convert Save Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson couldn't hold down the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning of Sunday's game, blowing the save in what would end up being a 3-2 Jays win. Filling in for a resting Jordan Romano, Swanson made quick work of the first two hitters he faced before giving up […]

Drey Jameson To Have Tommy John Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Drey Jameson (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair his UCL, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. The 26-year-old has been out since early July with an elbow issue, and he'll surely miss all of the 2024 campaign. Over 15 appearances and three starts this year, Jameson posted a 3.32 […]

Scott McGough Down With A Shoulder Issue

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Scott McGough is heading to the injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The 33-year-old was a factor in save situations earlier in the season, racking up five saves in June, but has been limited to a lower-leverage role recently. Overall, McGough has pitched […]

Alex Lange Recovers After Blown Save On Saturday

Detroit Tigers closer Alex Lange returned Sunday to earn a save after blowing an opportunity on Saturday. In the ninth frame, Lange entered the contest against the Angels with a two-run lead. He started the inning by getting batter Eduardo Escobar to fly out to left field. The 27-year-old would then retire the next two […]

Pete Fairbanks Blows Save Sunday

On Sunday, Tampa Bay Rays reliever Pete Fairbanks was tasked with securing the last six outs of the game. Unfortunately, he picked up a blown save instead as his team lost to Baltimore 5-4. In the eighth inning, he surrendered a solo home run to Orioles designated hitter Adley Rutschman. During the ninth frame, he […]

Sean Newcomb Heads To Injured List With Knee Strain

Oakland Athletics pitcher Sean Newcomb (knee) was placed on the IL with a strained left knee. Right-handed pitcher Joe Boyle was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas to replace Newcomb on the roster. The last two appearances for the lefty have been starts as he combined for seven innings, giving up four earned runs. The 30-year-old […]

Week 26 Waiver Wire Rankings: Willi Castro, Ryan Pepiot, Kris Bryant, Jordan Wicks, Jake Burger, Davis Schneider, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 26 -- September 18 through September 24. There are two weeks left in the regular season, and now is time to research and add players off the waiver wire that can help secure a fantasy title. More top prospects are […]

Shelby Miller Starting On Sunday For The Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Shelby Miller will start on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. Miller will likely work as the opener for the Dodgers before Gavin Stone takes over as the bulk reliever. This will be a bullpen game for Los Angeles after they clinched the NL West crown on Saturday. Across 36 innings […]