Justin Wilson Returning This Week

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Justin Wilson (elbow) joined the club for their road trip on Monday and will come off the injured this either Wednesday or Friday, according to MLB.com. The 35-year-old has yet to pitch in a Brewers uniform, as he underwent Tommy John surgery in June of last season. Wilson owns a career 3.41 […]

Andrew Chafin Loses Monday's Game

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Andrew Chafin came into Monday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning with a 6-5 lead. However, it turned into a disaster when he allowed five earned runs on three hits and two walks over 2/3 innings while striking out a pair. It was Chafin's fourth blown save and […]

Cionel Perez Earns First Save Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cionel Perez earned his first save of the season and second save of his career in Monday's 3-2 win over the Phillies. Perez came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by one. He got the first two outs on a groundout and lineout, allowed a single and a […]

Griffin Jax Blows Save Monday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Griffin Jax blew his sixth save of the season in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Mariners. Jax entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth up by one. He got the first two outs on a groundout and strikeout but then allowed a single and a go-ahead two-run […]

Andres Munoz Blows Save Monday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz blew his first save of the season in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Twins. Munoz entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a groundout, allowed back-to-back doubles to tie the game, got the second out […]

Scott Barlow Earns 12th Save Monday

Kansas City Royals closer Scott Barlow picked up his 12th save of the season in Monday's 5-3 win over the Guardians. Barlow entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a lineout, allowed another single, and got the final two outs on […]

Seranthony Dominguez Expected To Rejoin Team On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (oblique) is set to rejoin the team on Tuesday. The right-hander has missed the last five weeks of action due to an oblique strain. His return will give the Phillies bullpen a significant boost that it desperately needs. Dominguez holds a 4.33 ERA and 1.56 WHIP with 28 strikeouts […]

Braves Acquire Taylor Hearn From Rangers

The Atlanta Braves acquired left-hander Taylor Hearn from the Texas Rangers on Monday. It's unclear what the Rangers will receive in return. The Braves also acquired veteran reliever Pierce Johnson from the Colorado Rockies on Monday, and both Hearn and Johnson have minor-league options remaining. Atlanta has been limited by the lack of optionable relievers […]

Braves Claim Yonny Chirinos Off Waivers

The Atlanta Braves claimed right-hander Yonny Chirinos off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, and he'll be used as a starter with his new team. Chirinos pitched effectively in three of the four starts he made for the Rays this year and pitched into the sixth inning in each of those starts. In […]

Pirates Willing To Listen On David Bednar

The Pittsburgh Pirates are telling teams that they would listen on All-Star closer David Bednar, but the understanding is that he'd be difficult to move since he isn't a free agent until 2027. The Pittsburgh native currently has a career-best 1.15 ERA (1.98 FIP), 0.95 WHIP, a career-high-tying 19 saves, nine walks and 47 strikeouts […]

Braves Acquire Pierce Johnson From Rockies

The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran relief pitcher Pierce Johnson from the Colorado Rockies on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitching prospects Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon. Johnson has struck out 58 hitters in 39 relief innings this year in Colorado, but he's also a poor 1-5 record, 6.00 ERA (4.57 FIP), 1.85 WHIP and 25 […]

Who Is The Nationals' Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Washington Nationals lost Hunter Harvey to the injured list last week. After feeling pain in his throwing arm following his last appearance against the Cardinals, he was diagnosed with a mild forearm strain and will be facing a 10-day shutdown followed by a rehab program.  Davey Martinez shared updates on Hunter Harvey and Jeimer […]

Carlos Estevez Picks Up 23rd Save Sunday

Los Angeles Angels closer Carlos Estevez locked down a 7-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, earning the save in the process. Estevez walked one and struck out one in his inning of work. The righty has been excellent for the Halo's, converting all of his save opportunities while pitching to a 2.03 ERA, […]

A.J. Puk Continues Miserable Stretch

Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher A.J. Puk had another tough outing on Sunday, blowing a save opportunity in what would end up being a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. Puk allowed a home run that tied the game up and then gave up another hit and a walk before being pulled with two outs in […]

Craig Kimbrel Takes First Blown Save Of Season

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel finally faltered on Sunday, taking the blown save in what ended up being an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Kimbrel allowed two hits, including a game-tying homer to David Fry, while striking out one in his inning of work. The veteran closer has been superb since June 11, […]

Alex Lange Collects 17th Save

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange finished off the San Diego Padres on Sunday to secure a 3-1 victory. Lange walked one and struck out one in his inning of work. After a rough patch in late June and early July, Lange has now strung together three consecutive scoreless outings and converted his last four […]

Kendall Graveman Can't Close Out Twins

On Sunday, White Sox relief pitcher Kendall Graveman had a tough outing giving up three runs in the ninth inning, resulting in a blown save against the Twins. Graveman has now faltered in four save situations, having given up 12 runs, with 10 of them being earned, in just 15 1/3 innings since June 11. […]

Jordan Romano Earns 27th Save

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his 27th save of the season on Sunday versus the Seattle Mariners. After a tough outing on Saturday, Romano's services were needed again to help the Blue Jays win 4-3. Things went differently than anticipated in the ninth inning, like Saturday. He accidentally hit Dylan Moore with […]

Bryan Abreu Earns Third Save

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu was called upon to protect a one-run lead versus the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Normally, Ryan Pressly is the closer in Houston, but he received an off day here. In his absence, Abreu came in and retired all three batters he faced, including two strikeouts. The 26-year-old recorded his […]

Jesse Chavez Moved To 60-Day IL

Atlanta Braves reliever Jesse Chavez (shin) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. The 39-year-old still has a "slight limp, according to skipper Brian Snitker, so the update isn't surprising. Chavez, who has a 1.55 ERA with 36 strikeouts, 13 holds, and two saves in 2022, is still "weeks away" from returning, so […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Expected To Start Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) faced live hitters on Sunday. The 28-year-old made only three appearances this season before undergoing surgery to remove a bone spur in his elbow. He was decent in limited action, amassing a 2.70 ERA. Loaisiga's next step will be a rehab assignment, which he's expected to begin […]

Matt Manning - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18

BALLER MOVE:  Add in deeper leagues. ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Manning has been solid this year with a 3.19 ERA after seven starts. He's even won three of those starts despite being on the Tigers. Manning only has 25 strikeouts in 36.2 innings, but he's fine to use in good matchups as […]

Jameson Taillon - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18

BALLER MOVE:  Add in deeper leagues. ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Taillon was one out away from having two quality starts in a row, but he was removed after 5.2 innings in his last start. In the start before that, he shut out his former team the New York Yankees for eight innings. […]

Logan Allen - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18

BALLER MOVE:  Add in deeper leagues. ROSTERED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Allen is a pretty exciting pickup in deeper leagues this week. He returned from a stint in Triple-A to throw a five-inning one hitter with eight strikeouts and no walks. Now Allen has a two start week where he'll face the Royals […]

Luis Severino - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues of any size. ROSTERED IN: 66% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Severino has been terrible this season. His ERA is still 6.66, but he did throw a quality start in his last game against the Los Angeles Angels. Severino allowed just one earned run over six innings. He struck out […]

Bryan Woo - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues of any size. ROSTERED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Woo is another pitcher that fits the theme of this week's pitchers so far. He's another young pitcher who strikes out more than a batter per inning and has an xFIP lower than his ERA. Woo has a 4.74 […]

MacKenzie Gore - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues of any size. ROSTERED IN: 38% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Gore allowed seven earned runs against the Philadelphia Phillies two starts ago, but if you ignore that start he's been solid lately. He has a 4.59 ERA, but his xFIP is 3.83 so he is due for some positive […]

Taj Bradley - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues of any size. ROSTERED IN: 43% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Bradley is mostly a five inning pitcher. He's only completed six innings in one of his 14 starts this season for the Rays. He also has a 5.29 ERA, but his xFIP is much lower at 3.31. Bradley also […]

Nate Pearson Optioned To Triple-A Buffalo

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Nate Pearson was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday following his poor performance during Saturday's loss to the Seattle Mariners. Pearson was roughed up by the M's in Saturday's appearance, allowing four runs while only getting one out, taking the loss. The 26-year-old hurler has flashed some elite stuff at […]

Richard Lovelady Shut Down For Rest Of The Season

Oakland Athletics left-hander Richard Lovelady (forearm) will not pitch again this season, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Lovelady was placed on the injured list on July 11 due to a left-forearm issue. He appeared in 27 games for the A's out of the bullpen and had a 4.63 ERA (4.57 FIP), 1.07 WHIP, 10 walks […]