Rockies Recall Peter Lambert Thursday

The Colorado Rockies recalled starting pitcher Peter Lambert from Triple-A on Thursday, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. The right-hander has 34 1/3 Major League innings and one start under his belt this season, posting a 6.29 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and 23.5% strikeout rate. Lambert will likely start Friday's contest against Braxton Garrett […]

Felix Bautista Grabs Fifth Win

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista spun two scoreless frames to pick up an important 4-3 extra innings victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Bautista entered in the ninth with the game tied at 3 and simply dominated the Rays for two innings, striking out three while allowing just a hit batter to reach base. Bautista […]

Ryan Pressly Picks Up 22nd Save

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly shut down the Oakland Athletics to preserve a 3-1 win on Thursday. Pressly made quick work of the A's, shutting them down in order while striking out one. It is a nice bounce-back outing for Pressly, who had allowed four runs in his last two appearances. Despite the recent struggles, […]

Raisel Iglesias Notches Save Thursday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias tossed a clean ninth inning to earn his 17th save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Iglesias did allow a hit and a walk but got out of the inning without allowing a run. This solid bounce-back performance comes two days after he allowed three […]

Jason Foley Notches Save No. 4

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jason Foley allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to pick up the save during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. Detroit's primary closer, Alex Lange, had pitched the previous two games. The Tigers called on Foley in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. He worked around a […]

Florio's Bullpens and Saves Report for Fantasy Baseball - Post All-Star Break Changes

At this point, I sound like the analyst that cried wolf, but I promise that the relief pitcher trades are coming. With so much of the league bunched together, many teams are waiting until the last possible minute to see if they can go on a run before selling.  But the trades are going to […]

2024 FYPD Targets for Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Top Prospects Include Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, Wyatt Langford, more

With the Major League Baseball draft now complete, many dynasty leagues are focusing on their First-Year Player Drafts (FYPD). While most leagues will not draft until the offseason, some are drafting now, and it's good to begin looking ahead. While not a ranking piece, this article should give a good idea of the players that […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Framber Valdez, Kevin Gausman, Max Fried, Nestor Cortes, Jon Gray, more

In the first week after the MLB All-Star break, injury headlines continue to pile up. This week's list of injured pitchers has no shortage of star power, so fantasy managers should be sure to stay informed. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Framber Valdez, Kevin Gausman, Max Fried, Nestor Cortes, Jon […]

Jose Alvarado Playing Catch

Philadelphia Phillies lefty Jose Alvarado (elbow) played catch from 60 feet on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. The 28-year-old received a cortisone shot on July 10 and is feeling little pain, but there is still no timetable for his return. Alvarado has been sidelined since the beginning of July after experiencing left-elbow inflammation. Before the elbow […]

Seranthony Dominguez Ready For Rehab Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez (oblique) threw live batting practice on Monday and could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, according to MLB.com. The right-hander has been on the shelf since the middle of June after straining his left oblique. Across 27 innings this year, Dominguez owns a 4.33 ERA and 1.56 WHIP with 28 […]

Adbert Alzolay Locking Down The Closer Role

Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay is enjoying the best season of his career up to this point, producing a 2.63 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 28.9% strikeout rate across 41 innings, all out of the bullpen. The 28-year-old's been rewarded for his numbers, as he's earned seven saves this season, five of which have come since […]

Felix Bautista Picks Up Save No. 26 Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles reliever Felix Bautista earned his 26th save of the season on Wednesday when his team beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5. He pitched the ninth inning, giving up one hit, but struck out one and didn't allow a run. Bautista's been nothing but phenomenal this season, posting a 1.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and […]

Grayson Rodriguez - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Grayson Rodriguez was the darling of many fantasy managers' draft boards in the preseason. He was identified as a sneaky middle-round pick with the potential upside of a future ace. Unfortunately, he proceeded to demolish the ratios of any fantasy team that held […]

Alex Speas Called Up By Rangers

The Texas Rangers selected the contract of right-hander Alex Speas from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday and optioned left-hander John King to Round Rock in a corresponding move. The Rangers also designated left-hander Taylor Hearn for assignment. Speas has had to wait a while, but he'll be making his first appearance in the major leagues […]

Pirates To Designate Wil Crowe For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates will designate relief pitcher Wil Crowe (shoulder) for assignment once he comes off the 60-day injured list. Crowe initially came to Pittsburgh as one half of the Josh Bell trade. He had been rehabbing at Triple-A Indianapolis and was close to rejoining the team. The 28-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched for the Pirates […]

Orioles Acquiring Shintaro Fujinami From The A's

The Baltimore Orioles are acquiring rookie right-hander Shintaro Fujinami from the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. It's unknown what the Orioles sent to the A's in return. In his first year in the big leagues, the 29-year-old Japanese right-hander didn't last long as a starter for the A's and was quickly moved to the bullpen. He's […]

Mariners Bringing Up Prelander Berroa

The Seattle Mariners are recalling pitching prospect Prelander Berroa and right-hander Devin Sweet from Double-A Arkansas on Wednesday and optioning pitchers Ty Adcock and Isaiah Campbell to the minors in corresponding moves. Berroa is the team's No. 13 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he'll come to the big leagues after posting a 2.93 ERA, 1.30 […]

Chase Silseth Called Up To Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth has been called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to make the start on Wednesday against the visiting New York Yankees. The outing will be Silseth's 10 appearance and only second start in his second year in the big leagues for the Angels. There's nothing in his profile that suggests […]

David Bednar Shuts The Door On Cleveland On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar worked a scoreless ninth inning on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians to pick up his 18th save of the season in a 7-5 win. This game looked to be out of reach for the Pirates before a five-run seventh inning gave them the lead. Bednar was called upon to […]

Brent Suter Returns From Injured List Wednesday

Colorado Rockies pitcher Brent Suter has been activated from the injured list after recovering from an oblique injury. The left-handed reliever last pitched on June 20 before being placed on the 15-day IL. The 33-year-old has been excellent in his first season with the Rockies following parts of seven seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, working […]

Corey Kluber Set For Rehab Game Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Corey Kluber (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment on Friday, according to MLB.com. The plan is for him to throw two innings of work. Kluber has been on the shelf since late June after suffering right shoulder inflammation. Before the injury, the two-time Cy Young award winner struggled to a 7.04 […]

Tejay Antone Throws On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds reliever Tejay Antone (forearm) threw a side session on Tuesday, according to MLB.com, and if there continues to be no issues, there's a chance he could return to the club on August 19. The right-hander has missed all of 2023 and 2022 as he's recovering from Tommy John surgery and a flexor strain […]

Chase Silseth Starting Wednesday's Contest

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth is getting the ball for Wednesday's start to face Carlos Rodon and the New York Yankees, according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group. The 23-year-old has made nine appearances for the Major League team in 2023, posting a 5.30 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 17.9% strikeout rate, and 15.5% […]

Justin Lawrence Earns His Sixth Save Tuesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Justin Lawrence threw one inning of no-hit ball on Tuesday, allowing no walks and striking out one to close out Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Houston Astros and record his sixth save of the campaign. The outing brought his line to an impressive 2.57 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 25.8% strikeout rate, to […]

David Robertson Earns Tuesday's Save

New York Mets reliever David Robertson closed out Tuesday's 11-10 victory over the Chicago White Sox. He went one inning and allowed one run on two walks and a hit but did enough to earn the save, his 13th of the season. Robertson now owns an outstanding 2.13 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 28.1% strikeout rate […]

Ryan Tepera Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season continues, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, regular waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. […]

William Smith Notches 17th Save Of Season Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher William Smith picked up his 17th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays. The veteran came in to pitch the top of the ninth up by two and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts. Smith has served as the team's closer for a good part […]

Dakota Hudson To Start Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dakota Hudson will start Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, per St. Louis Dispatch's Derrick Goold. Sandy Alcantara will be the opposing pitcher. Hudson started the season with Triple-A Memphis and compiled a poor 6.00 ERA in 11 starts. However, he has turned in a 1.80 ERA over 10 innings […]

Liam Hendriks To Throw Simulated Game On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters in a simulated game on Wednesday. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since mid-June due to inflammation in his elbow. The organization hasn't announced whether or not Hendriks is going to require a minor league rehab assignment. The hope is that Hendriks […]

Jordan Romano Available On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (back) said he would be available out of the bullpen on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, if needed. After taking a couple days off for treatment on his back, he has been feeling much better. Romano felt lower-back tightness during his appearance in the All-Star game a week […]