Jordan Romano Exits All-Star Game With Lower Back Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (back) exited Tuesday's All-Star Game in the seventh inning with lower back tightness, per the American League team's manager, Dusty Baker. Romano came in to start the seventh inning and recorded one out before exiting in the middle of the second at-bat. Per Baker, Romano felt tightness in his […]

Wil Crowe Should Return Soon

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Wil Crowe (shoulder) began a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on July 2 and has tossed 3 1/3 scoreless frames since then, allowing two hits while walking one and striking out two in three outings (one start). If he can avoid any setbacks with his right shoulder, he should rejoin […]

Rays Release Jose Lopez

The Tampa Bay Rays released rookie left-hander Jose Lopez on Monday. The move comes after the Rays designated Lopez for assignment and off the 40-man roster last week, and now he'll be available to sign with any other team on the free-agent market. The 24-year-old Dominican southpaw made his big-league debut this year with Tampa […]

Johnny Cueto Comes Off The Injured List

The Miami Marlins reinstated right-hander Johnny Cueto (biceps) from the 60-day injured list on Monday. In corresponding moves, the Marlins optioned right-hander Sean Reynolds to Triple-A Jacksonville and moved outfielder Jonathan Davis (knee) to the 60-day injured list. The 37-year-old veteran hurler is off the fantasy radar for now, as the Fish plan to use […]

Yacksel Rios Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Oakland Athletics moved right-hander Yacksel Rios (finger) to the 60-day injured list on July 8 to make room on the 40-man roster for prospect Freddy Tarnok. Rios underwent a procedure on Friday with Stanford vascular surgeon Dr. Jason Lee, but no update was given on a timetable for Rios' return. The 30-year-old reliever left […]

John Schreiber Could Return In Late July

Boston Red Sox right-hander John Schreiber (shoulder), one of the team's top setup men this year, could return from the injured list by late July. Schreiber began a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on July 7, recording two outs while allowing a walk and no runs. He was scheduled to make another rehab appearances […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Nestor Cortes, Max Fried, Brandon Woodruff, Jose Alvarado, Framber Valdez

As the 2023 MLB season rolls on, we have finally reached the All-Star break. It's an exciting time of year for fans of Major League Baseball. However, teams around the league share the same level of enthusiasm, primarily because players will get much-needed rest. It's also a good time for players to heal from nagging […]

Alex Lange Blows Save Sunday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange struggled again on Sunday, blowing a save in what would eventually be a 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays. Lange allowed a two-out, two-run homer to Danny Jansen, which saw the Tigers' 3-1 lead evaporate. Although the righty secured a save Saturday, he has been […]

Scott Barlow Slams Door On Guardians Sunday

Kansas City Royals closer Scott Barlow picked up his 11th save of the year to hold down a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Barlow allowed a hit and struck out one in his inning of work. The lanky righty isn't having the success he had last year in the closer role, but his job […]

Jordan Romano Records Clutch Save Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano notched his 26th save of the season on Sunday, shutting down the Detroit Tigers to secure a 4-3 win. He had to earn this one, as he was tasked with holding the ghost runner at second in the tenth inning. He did just that, inducing a comebacker, a strikeout, […]

Kenley Jansen Picks Up 19th Save

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen shut the door on the Oakland Athletics to secure a 4-3 win on Sunday. Jansen came in for the ninth in a one-run game and allowed just a walk while striking out one to notch his third save of July. The big righty has been solid for the Bo-Sox, […]

Devin Williams Hits 20-Save Mark

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams was asked to protect a 1-0 lead versus the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The right-hander needed only 15 pitches to retire the side in order. The All-Star closer wraps up his first half with an outstanding 1.89 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and a 45/18 K/BB. After this, Williams hit the […]

David Bednar Earns 17th Save

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar was asked to hold a two-run lead versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. He allowed a leadoff walk to Christian Walker, but settled down after that. Bednar was able to get a pop out before striking out the next two batters to earn his 17th save of the season. […]

Tyler Alexander Doesn't Need Surgery

According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Detroit Tigers reliever Tyler Alexander (back) won't need surgery. An MRI revealed the 28-year-old suffered a partial lat tear. However, Chicago-based specialist Dr. Anthony Romeo stated the injury can heal without surgical intervention. Alexander has appeared in 25 games, logging a 2-1 record with a 4.50 ERA and 44 […]

Matt Manning - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16

BALLER MOVE:  Add in deeper leagues. ROSTERED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Manning didn't allow a hit over six innings while striking out five against the Blue Jays in his last start. He's another Tiger, so he might not help much in the wins category. He has managed to win three of his five […]

Gavin Williams - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16

BALLER MOVE:  Add in deeper leagues. ROSTERED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Williams earned his first major league victory in his last start and was an out away from a quality start while striking out seven batters against the Royals. With Cal Quantrillhitting the injured list, Williams is firmly entrenched in the Guardians' rotation […]

JP Sears - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16

BALLER MOVE:  Add in deeper leagues. ROSTERED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Sears has only won one of his 17 starts this season, but that's what you get with the Oakland Athletics in 2023. He's been solid with a 4.09 ERA. His recent form has been quite good as he's completed at least seven […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB All-Star break offers a breather. A time for reflection, and a time to strategize. Collect yourself and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the first half. Fire off some trade offers and make a clear strategy for the coming months. Do you […]

Jose Alvarado Lands On 15-Day Injured List Again

The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 7) with left-elbow inflammation before Sunday's game and recalled right-hander Andrew Bellatti from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. It's a blow to Philadelphia's bullpen, but there's a chance that Alvarado will only have to miss three […]

Aaron Civale - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16

BALLER MOVE:  Add in shallow leagues of any size. ROSTERED IN: 47% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Aaron Civale has a 2.56 ERA in nine starts for the Guardians this season. He might not be able to keep that up as he has a 4.40 xFIP, but he's been impressive so far and can certainly be […]

Jack Flaherty - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16

BALLER MOVE:  Add in shallow leagues of any size. ROSTERED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Flaherty hasn't had the best season so far. He has a 4.27 ERA and a 4.46 xFIP, but he hasn't allowed an earned run in each of his last two starts totaling 12.2 innings. Since May 9, he has […]

Tarik Skubal - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16

BALLER MOVE:  Add in shallow leagues of any size. ROSTERED IN: 49% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Skubal didn't last as long as Manoah in his return to the mound, but he was awfully impressive. Skubal tossed four perfect innings with six strikeouts against the Oakland Athletics. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said after the game that […]

Alek Manoah - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16

BALLER MOVE:  Add in shallow leagues of any size. ROSTERED IN: 75% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Manoah isn't available in most leagues and he's had his struggles this season, but he sure looked to have overcome them in his return to the mound on Friday. Manoah struck out eight batters and allowed only one run […]

Jordan Hicks Fires Scoreless Inning

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks was called upon to hold a three-run lead versus the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The right-hander allowed two one-out singles, but settled down after that. He struck out Jake Burger before getting Gavin Sheets to line out to end the contest. The hard-throwing righty earned his seventh […]

Austin Pruitt Now Starting Against Boston

Oakland Athletics right-hander Austin Pruitt will start Saturday's meeting with the Red Sox. Paul Blackburn (illness) was initially scheduled to be on the hill for this one. However, he's under the weather, so Pruitt will enter the equation. The 33-year-old has appeared in 23 games this season, starting three, and has amassed a 1-5 record […]

Kaleb Ort Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox reliever Kaleb Ort (elbow) landed on the 15-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to July 5. The 31-year-old hasn't done anything beneficial for fantasy managers this season and is currently sitting on a horrendous 6.26 ERA. But the move to the IL opened up a spot for James Paxton, who was out […]

Drey Jameson Transferred To The 60-Day Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Drey Jameson (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The former first-round pick was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with elbow inflammation but was quickly moved to the 60-day on Saturday, which doesn't bode well for his recovery. He will now be out until at […]

Joely Rodriguez Activated From The 15-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Joely Rodriguez (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday. Rodriguez missed a little over a month of action with left shoulder inflammation. Injuries have kept him out of the year, anyway, however, as he's worked just four innings (five appearances) to the tune of an ugly 18.00 […]

Abner Uribe Called Up By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers called up right-handed pitching prospect Abner Uribe from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday. He's listed as the team's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and will get his first taste of the majors after sporting an impressive 1.96 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, seven saves, 16 walks and 41 strikeouts in 23 innings over 22 […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Andrew Abbott, Spencer Steer, Sebastian Walcott, and More!

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]