Dodgers Sign Ryan Brasier To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Ryan Brasier to a minor-league deal on Monday. Brasier was released by the Boston Red Sox on May 21 after he allowed 18 runs (17 earned) on 24 hits (two home runs) while walking nine and striking out 18 in 21 relief innings for the team in 2023. […]

Andres Munoz Tosses Another Scoreless Inning

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) could return from the 15-day injured list as early as this Tuesday. Munoz made his latest minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers and earned a save by throwing a scoreless inning. He didn't allow a hit, didn't walk a batter and didn't strikeout a […]

Jose Alvarado Likely To Make One More Rehab Appearance

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) is likely to make another minor-league rehab appearance on Tuesday at Double-A Reading before possibly coming off the 15-day injured list. Alvarado allowed one hit, hit a batter and struck out one on Saturday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a scoreless frame to earn a win. The 28-year-old […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're onto June and the waiver wire is heating up with the weather. It's important that you keep your window of analysis shifting down the line as timeframes change. The entire season's line of statistics is important, but putting the last few weeks or […]

Dylan Floro Earns Sixth Save

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro worked a scoreless ninth inning to earn his sixth save in a 7-5 win over the Oakland Athletics. Floro didn't allow a baserunner and struck out a pair. This was much needed for the 32-year-old, as he has had some rough outings lately and is in jeopardy of losing […]

Evan Phillips Takes Loss Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips took his first loss of the season on Sunday, allowing the game-winning run to score in a 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees. Phillips was tasked with pitching the eighth inning of a tie game in this one, but couldn't keep the Yanks at bay, allowing a […]

Wandy Peralta Notches Rare Save

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Wandy Peralta got the final four outs of the team's 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, securing his fourth save of the season. Peralta allowed just one baserunner, a walk, and had no strikeouts. It was a nice bounce-back for Peralta, as he had just allowed two runs the […]

Miguel Castro Blows Save, Takes Loss Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Miguel Castro had a tough outing Sunday, allowing four runs while taking the blown save and the loss in an 8-5 defeat against the Atlanta Braves. Castro loaded the bases on a hit and two walks before Eddie Rosario took him deep for a grand slam. It is the first runs […]

Liam Hendriks Earns First Win Of 2023

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks chose a great time to pick up his first win of the season, as today was National Cancer Survivors Day. He threw a perfect ninth inning with two punchouts to help the ChiSox pick up a 6-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. It appears the White Sox are […]

Andres Munoz Could Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) is likely to return to the team on Tuesday following a rehab stint in Triple-A Tacoma. Munoz has been out since April 7 while dealing with shoulder tightness and has experienced some setbacks along the way. He seems to be feeling good now, though, and has looked solid […]

Jose Alvarado Could Be Back Next Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) could return for next weekend's home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The left-hander had five saves and four holds before going down with elbow inflammation on May 8. He's been spending time with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and is expected to make one more appearance in the minors. If […]

Matt Bush Set To Begin A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Matt Bush (shoulder) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. The 37-year-old reliever has been out since late April with right rotator cuff tendinitis. He scuffled to start the season, putting up an 8.22 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 8:6 K/BB ratio over 7 2/3 innings of […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

This list will highlight the top five hitters and pitchers to hold in your IL spots in re-draft fantasy baseball leagues.  As players injured early in the season begin to make their way back to their respective teams, it's time to check who is coming back sooner than later. These five players are available in […]

Jack Flaherty - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS:   We have a long way to go before feeling confident in Flaherty again, so I'll be brief here. It's been another bad year for the once highly-touted prospect, with his poor 11.8% SwStr% and 12.6% BB%. However, over his last four […]

Bryan Woo - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS:   We don't know much about Woo, as he came up to the Majors straight from the AA level to pitch on Saturday. That start aside, we know that Woo has some definite upside in the long-term as he's managed a 34.3% […]

Michael Soroka - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS:   We have seen very, very little of Soroka in the Majors over the last few years, but he made his long-awaited return to the Braves rotation last week and pitched decently well in his return, giving up four runs on five […]

JP Sears - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS:   This isn't a streamers piece, but it is worth noting that Sears gets a two-start week this week against the Pirates and Brewers, so that is reason enough to pick him up. But, in my view, he has proven to be good enough […]

Reese Olson - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS:   The Tigers young righty debuted on Friday night and pitched quite well, delivering six innings of two-hit, two-run ball with six strikeouts. The most interesting thing about Olson is that he came out confidently with his slider, throwing it a start-high […]

Brayan Bello - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS:   We had five pretty solid starts in a row from Bello there before a dud last week. What has me still holding on is the above-average 12.8% SwStr% that goes with his elite 60% GB%. If you can manage an above-average […]

Louie Varland - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Louie V is going through a brutal patch of his schedule right now, recently having faced the Angels and now being scheduled to take on the Blue Jays and Rays for his next two. Because of that, maybe it's best to leave […]

Logan Allen - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Allen's ownership seems to have topped out around 40%, which is pretty surprising given the 2.72 ERA he has posted in the Majors so far. His strikeout rate has fallen off significantly from the 34% he posted in the minors this year, […]

Edward Cabrera - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Cabrera is hovering right around the 50% ownership mark, and he's certainly not available in many leagues deeper than 12-teamers, but he's under the threshold at this moment so I want to mention him. We have long known that Cabrera has elite […]

Craig Kimbrel Notches Eighth Save

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Craig Kimbrel struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals. He entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run Phillies lead. The 35-year-old needed just 11 pitches to collect his eighth save of the season. He owns a 5.32 ERA, 1.18 […]

David Bednar Notches Save No. 12

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever David Bednar allowed one hit over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 28-year-old worked around a one-out single by Jordan Walker to secure the Pirates' victory. He has now recorded a […]

Kenley Jansen Records 12th Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen was called upon to protect a three-run lead during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander immediately allowed a leadoff double to Yandy Diaz. After that, Jansen settled down and struck out the next three batters to record his 12th save of the season. The 35-year-old […]

Michael Grove Officially Activated, Will Start On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Michael Grove (groin) has been officially activated from the injured list and will start on Saturday against the New York Yankees. It's been known for a few days that the Dodgers would make this move but it's official now. Grove has been out for the last six weeks with a […]

William Smith Picks Up Save No. 10 Friday

Texas Rangers reliever William Smith recorded his 10th save of the season on Friday, closing out the 2-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. The lefty threw a perfect ninth inning, striking out one. The outing brought Smith's numbers to an impressive 3.15 ERA and 0.90 WHIP, and he's punched out 24 batters across 20 innings. […]

Mark Leiter Jr. Registers His Third Save On Friday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. earned his third save of 2023 on Friday when his team defeated the San Diego Padres 2-1. He threw a clean ninth inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out the side. Leiter Jr. has been lights out this year, pitching to a 2.66 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Cedric Mullins, Alec Bohm, Riley Greene, Eduardo Rodriguez, Pete Fairbanks and more...

The calendar has turned to June and the baseball season keeps chugging along. As the weather heats up, there are some things that we should look for. One thing is the increase in home run numbers as that is a given with humidity. Another thing to look for in warmer weather is an increase in […]

Saves+Holds Rankings for Fantasy Baseball - Closers and Relief Pitchers (June Update)

The beginning of June means it is high time to make a call to the bullpen for an updated top-130 Saves+Holds (Solds) ranking exercise. We here at RotoBaller are here for y'all who play in and enjoy formats with SV+HLD/Solds or leagues where Saves and Holds are separate categories. Or maybe you're just a fantasy […]