Garrett Whitlock Leaves Start Early With Elbow Tightness

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock (elbow) left his start against the Toronto Blue Jays with right elbow tightness. Uh oh. Whitlock lasted just one inning, striking out one and allowing a solo home run to Brandon Belt, before leaving early. We can only hope it was a precautionary exit but elbow issues and […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. July is here and that means we can truly start calling this the second half of the fantasy baseball season. Does that encourage or frighten you? Maybe a little of both? Don't ease up now and start the back nine strong with some waiver […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Baltimore and Cincinnati Stealing the Show

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Corbin Carroll, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Clayton Kershaw, Hunter Greene, and more...

June is now in our rearview mirror. In comes July, and with it the Major League Baseball All-Star game. This is a significant point in the season. Teams will begin to decide if they are in it to win it or not. But it is also a time when teams could start to try to […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates On Carlos Rodon, Clayton Kershaw, Shane McClanahan, Liam Hendriks

As the first weekend of July continues, the injury scene is heating up. Unfortunately, some notable pitchers found their way to the IL. However, it's not all bad news, as there have been positive developments surrounding some pitchers who have been working their way back to the mound. Let's take a look at some notable […]

Kenley Jansen Notches Save No. 17

Boston Red Sox right-hander Kenley Jansen allowed one run on three hits while striking out three across 1 1/3 innings to earn the save in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Blue Jays. He entered the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 35-year-old struck out Cavan Biggio to end the inning. With two outs, […]

Tom Cosgrove Activated From IL Saturday

San Diego Padres reliever Tom Cosgrove (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The left-hander has been on the shelf since mid-June because of a strained left hamstring. But he made good progress while on the shelf, so his activation isn't surprising. Cosgrove is 1-0 in 16 appearances this season. He also […]

Drew Carlton Lands On Injured List

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Drew Carlton (elbow) landed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The 27-year-old has appeared in 11 games for the big club in 2023, amassing a 2-1 record and a 4.35 ERA. He is now dealing with elbow inflammation, so it's anyone's guess when he'll be back on the bump. […]

Mychal Givens Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The 33-year-old has appeared in only six games this season, compiling a horrendous 11.25 ERA. Unfortunately, he recently suffered a setback in rehab, so the move isn't surprising. At any rate, there likely aren't many fantasy managers losing sleep […]

Archie Bradley Designated For Assignment

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Archie Bradley has been designated for assignment on Saturday. The 30-year-old reliever struggled with a 12.27 ERA, 2.32 WHIP, and 7:3 K/BB ratio over just 7 1/3 innings (four appearances) this season. Relief pitcher George Soriano was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Soriano posted a 2.70 ERA over […]

Liam Hendriks Not Expected To Return Until After All-Star Break

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) had a similar issue with a right-elbow injury that cost him three weeks last year, but there is no flexor strain this time like there was in 2022. Structurally, everything is sound for Hendriks, but he's not expected to return until after the All-Star break after receiving […]

Diamondbacks Sign Nabil Crismatt To Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed right-hander Nabil Crismatt to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Crismatt was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres last week and elected free agency. He'll be staying in the National League West after posting a rough 9.82 ERA (7.37 FIP), 2.18 WHIP, seven walks and nine strikeouts in only 11 […]

Yankees-Cardinals Postponed Friday

The game between the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in St. Louis has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up on Saturday as part of a day/night doubleheader. Right-hander Luis Severino was scheduled to start on Friday for the Yankees while being opposed by St. Louis […]

Dodgers Activate Daniel Hudson From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (knee) from the 60-day injured list on Friday. In corresponding moves, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Nick Robertson to Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated right-hander Ricky Venasco for assignment. Hudson will be making his season debut when he gets into a game. The 36-year-old right-handed veteran missed […]

Aroldis Chapman (RP, TEX) - Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The first domino has toppled over in the 2023 MLB trade season as the Texas Rangers acquired reliever Aroldis Chapman from the Kansas City Royals, per Jeff Passan. Chapman has returned to his elite self as Kansas City's set-up man this season. In […]

Aroldis Chapman Traded To Rangers

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman has been traded to the Texas Rangers on Friday. In exchange, the Royals will receive left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans and minor-league outfielder Roni Cabrera. Chapman posted a 2.45 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 53 strikeouts, eight holds and two saves over 29 1/3 innings with the Royals this […]

Terry Francona Returning Friday

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona is returning to the dugout on Friday for the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Francona missed the last three games after feeling light-headed on Tuesday. He underwent tests and is being advised to rest, but apparently he's feeling good enough to return to managerial duties for the […]

Bryan Hoeing Making His Fifth Start On Friday

Miami Marlins right-hander Bryan Hoeing is set to take the ball for his fifth start of the season on Friday against the Atlanta Braves. The 26-year-old has pitched out of the bullpen for most of the season, but injuries forced him back into the rotation in mid-June. Over 18 games and 35 innings, Hoeing has […]

Who Is The White Sox Closer? - Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

Ah yes, one of fantasy baseball managers' most beloved past times: Who can I trust to earn saves for the *Insert Team Here*? This predictive task is ever-evolving, night after night, and sometimes reading the minds of Major League managers can be more difficult than earning a college credit. So, while we can't guarantee we […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Shane McClanahan, Clayton Kershaw, Eduardo Rodriguez, Alex Cobb, more

Several key fantasy baseball pitchers dealing with short or long-term ailments heading into the weekend. This is nothing new for MLB pitchers, but it's something fantasy managers will have to consider when making lineup decisions. As always, we have the latest updates. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Shane McClanahan, Clayton […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 14

Some weeks, it feels like the bullpens around baseball go bonkers and everything happens all at once. On other weeks, it almost seems like the bullpens all took a nice little summer nap in the grass under the warm moon. This week was more of a warm nap. Baseball in general was having a loud, busy […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 14)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. It's almost as important as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and witness their production improve that can truly tip the scales in […]

Craig Kimbrel Slams Door On Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Craig Kimbrel threw a clean ninth inning to pick up his 12th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Kimbrel struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner in his inning of work. He is down to a 3.82 ERA and 1.03 WHIP on the season […]

Devin Williams Earns Shaky Save Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams wasn't at his best but held onto a one-run lead to earn his 16th save of the season, and third in the last four days, in a 3-2 win over the New York Mets. Williams walked two and allowed a single to load the bases up before striking out Starling […]

A.J. Puk Picks Up 13th Save

Miami Marlins relief pitcher A.J. Puk notched another save Thursday, closing out the Boston Red Sox in a 2-0 win. Puk tossed a perfect ninth inning in this one, striking out a pair. He now has saves on back-to-back days against the Bo-Sox and is up to seven saves in June alone. The lefty now […]

Emmanuel Clase Blows Save Thursday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase took a blown save and a loss in a 4-3 extra innings defeat against the Kansas City Royals. Clase was asked to protect a one-run lead, which is never easy with the ghost runner. Still, Clase wasn't at his best as he allowed two hits, including a game-winning two-run double. […]

David Bednar Records Four-Out Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar converted his 16th save of the season on Thursday, shutting down the Padres in a 5-4 victory. Bednar came into the game with two outs in the eighth and a runner at second, but escaped with a strikeout. He struck out another two in the ninth to finish off the […]

Jordan Romano Surrenders One Run While Recording Save

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano surrendered one run on two hits with a strikeout while converting the save in a 2-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Romano entered the top of the ninth inning with the Blue Jays holding a 2-0 advantage and quickly ran into trouble. He surrendered a […]

Tom Cosgrove Facing Hitters Thursday

San Diego Padres left-hander Tom Cosgrove (hamstring) is ready to face hitters for a second time on Thursday, according to MLB.com. The 27-year-old has been on the injured list since June 16 after straining his left hamstring, but manager Bob Melvin told reporters that he could be activated before Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. […]

Zack Littell Opening On Thursday, Yonny Chirinos To Follow

Tampa Bay Rays righty hurler Zack Littell will start Thursday's matchup against Brandon Pfaadt and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The 27-year-old won't be out there for very long, as he hasn't thrown more than 2 2/3 innings in any appearance this season. It'll be Yonny Chirinos who gets […]