Pete Fairbanks Secures The Save on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks picked up the save on Thursday when he worked a scoreless ninth inning while picking up one strikeout in a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. Fairbanks was activated from the 15-day injured list on Thursday after missing three weeks with hip inflammation and the Rays wasted no […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up Another Save On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Craig Kimbrel picked up the save on Thursday when he worked a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one batter in a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 35-year-old veteran was brought in to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and made quick work of the three batters he […]

Braves Put Jesse Chavez On 15-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Jesse Chavez (shin) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a left-shin contusion and recalled right-hander Ben Heller from the minors in a corresponding move. X-rays came back negative on Chavez's shin after he was hit by a comebacker on Wednesday in the second game of a doubleheader against […]

Sean Doolittle Moving Up To Triple-A

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (elbow) has moved his minor-league rehab assignment from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Rochester. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw is attempting to return from an internal-brace surgery on his left elbow, and so far he's allowed three runs on six hits while walking two and striking out 10 in seven relief […]

Austin Voth Shut Down For A Week

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Austin Voth (elbow) is taking anti-inflammatories for his right elbow and has been shut down from throwing for a week after being placed on the injured list on Wednesday with right-elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old right-hander has been dealing with the elbow injury since spring training, so they'll give him a little […]

Camilo Doval Picks Up Another Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval picked up his 18th save of the season on Wednesday in the team's 8-5, extra-inning win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Doval didn't allow a hit or a run in his inning of work while walking one and striking out two. The 25-year-old Dominican has been excellent at […]

Ian Hamilton Throwing Batting Practice Thursday

New York Yankees reliever Ian Hamilton (groin) is expected to throw live batting practice on Thursday, according to MLB.com. If that goes well, he'll be cleared for a rehab assignment and could return before the end of June. Hamilton's been out of action since suffering a right groin strain on May 16. Before going on […]

Jose Alvarado Completes His First Save Since Returning

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jose Alvarado has been nothing but dominant this year and continued that on Wednesday when he closed out the 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went one inning, allowing one walk and no hits while striking out one to earn his sixth save of the season and first since coming off […]

Griffin Jax Earns His First Save On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins reliever Griffin Jax closed out Wednesday's 4-2 win against the Milwaukee Brewers, grabbing his first save of the season. After Jhoan Duran pitched the eighth, the club called on the 28-year-old for the ninth, and he threw a perfect frame while striking out one. Jax is now sporting a 3.72 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, […]

Elly De La Cruz, Fantasy Baseball's Next Superstar

Baseball truly is the best sport in the world. Yes, I’m certainly biased as a baseball and fantasy baseball writer who has the privilege of covering the most talented players in the world from before they’re drafted all the way up to the Majors Leagues. But this game graces us with an exuberant amount of […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Joe Musgrove, Carlos Rodon, Nick Lodolo, Liam Hendriks, Kenta Maeda

There is still a long way to go before fantasy baseball leagues crown a champion, but one of the keys to staying in contention for the top spot is staying up to date with the latest injury headlines. Hundreds of pitchers will cycle in and out of lineups with injury concerns, and this week is […]

Jordan Romano Earns 19th Save

On Wednesday, Toronto Blue Jays relief hurler Jordan Romano secured his 19th save of the season by conceding just one run in the ninth inning against the Orioles. Given the responsibility to defend a three-run advantage in the final inning, Romano gave up three hits and an earned run but recovered. With 19 saves, the […]

Rangers Add Ryan Tepera On Minor-League Deal

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent relief pitcher Ryan Tepera to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. He'll stay in the American League West and will report to Triple-A Round Rock after choosing free agency at the end of May. Tepera spent the last year and a half pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, and he had […]

Erik Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Erik Martinez, RP, Los Angeles Angels ANALYSIS: After a strong career out of the bullpen with Cal-Berkeley, Martinez went undrafted in 2018. He spent the next four seasons playing independent ball and in the Mexican League before the Angels signed him this offseason. So far, Martinez has posted a 1.99 ERA combined between Single-A […]

X-Rays On Jesse Chavez Come Back Negative

X-rays came back negative on Atlanta Braves right-hander Jesse Chavez (shin) on Wednesday after he was hit by a comebacker on his left shin bone in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Chavez could still miss some time, but it looks like he avoided a serious injury. The 39-year-old right-hander didn't officially […]

Tanner Banks - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Tanner Banks, RP, Chicago White Sox ANALYSIS: An 18th-round pick out of Utah in 2014 by the White Sox, the lefty Banks made progress as a starter through the White Sox system, step by step. However, in 2019, Chicago saw the writing on the wall and moved the crafty lefty to a swingman role. […]

Drew Smith Receives 10-Game Suspension

New York Mets relief pitcher Drew Smith has received a 10-game suspension following his ejection from Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. The umpires checked Smith and he was thrown out for the use of an illegal foreign substance. He will not appeal the suspension and has also been fined an undisclosed amount. He'll […]

Trevor May Earns His Third Save On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor May closed out Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, going one inning, walking two and striking out one without allowing a run, earning the save. It's his third save of the season, and they've all come since June 7. May now owns an ugly 6.61 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, and […]

Pierce Johnson Records The Save Tuesday

Colorado Rockies reliever Pierce Johnson grabbed the save on Tuesday when his team beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 in 10 innings. He came into the game with one out in the 10th and retired the only two batters he faced while striking out one. Johnson's had a rough campaign thus far, posting a 6.92 […]

Florio's Bullpens and Saves Report - Yankees, Cardinals Among Many Changing Pens

These next six weeks are going to be vital both for MLB teams in contention and also for the fantasy stock of many relief pitchers. Entering Tuesday, there were only six teams that were double-digit games out of first place. There are only two that are double-digit games out of a final Wild Card spot.  […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Tanner Banks, Cody Thomas, Carter Howell, Thomas Pannone, Austin Shenton

One way to get an edge on your fellow dynasty fantasy baseball owners is by spotting guys who are doing something that's out of normal for their age at the level of the minors that they're at. Last time, we looked at players at least a full year younger than the average age at their […]

Devin Williams Blows Save, Takes Loss Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams turned in his first dud of the season in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Twins. Williams came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two. He allowed a leadoff solo home run, walked a hitter, and then allowed a game-tying RBI single before allowing the game-winning two-run […]

Michael King Earns Fourth Save Of Season Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Michael King earned his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Mets. King came on to pitch the ninth inning up by one and shut the door with a 1-2-3 inning and a strikeout. King has seen more use in high-leverage situations this season alongside Clay […]

Alexis Diaz Notches 16th Save Of Season Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz was back to close things out in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Royals. After getting a night off Monday, Diaz returned to pitch the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. The 26-year-old has been busy for a surprisingly competitive […]

Liam Hendriks' Tests Come Back Clean

Chicago White Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday after suffering right-elbow inflammation. However, according to MLB.com, his test results were positive and showed no structural damage. Manager Pedro Grifol admitted the recovery might take some time, though, so fantasy managers will still have to be patient. It's […]

Drew Smith Ejected After Sticky-Stuff Check

New York Mets reliever Drew Smith was ejected from Tuesday's game before even throwing a pitch after the umpires checked him for sticky stuff as he was entering the contest, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. The league will have to issue an automatic 10-game ban, but it is unclear if the 29-year-old will appeal. […]

Josh Staumont To Throw Bullpen Session Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Josh Staumont is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on Wednesday as he works his way back from a neck strain. The right-hander last pitched on June 5 when he surrendered a pair of earned runs in an inning's work before being placed on the 15-day injured list. The right-hander […]

Ryan Yarbrough To Throw Live BP Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is scheduled to throw a three-inning live batting practice session Wednesday as he works his way back from skull fractures. The left-hander was struck by a comebacker off the bat of A's first baseman Ryan Noda on May 7 and was immediately sent to a local hospital. Thankfully, the […]

Matt Carasiti Picks Up Monday's Save

Colorado Rockies reliever Matt Carasiti closed out Monday's 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox, throwing one inning while giving up one run on one hit. It was still a successful outing, as the right-hander earned his first save of 2023. Over 14 innings this year, Carasiti owns a 3.86 ERA and 1.14 WHIP but […]

Ken Waldichuk Grabs First Save Of The Season Monday

Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk earned his first save of the campaign on Monday when his club defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3. It was a three-inning outing for the 25-year-old, and he allowed no runs on two hits and no walks while striking out five. Waldichuk's endured a tough season thus far, pitching to […]