Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 8

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

J.P. Feyereisen Notches First Save

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher J.P. Feyereisen was able to notch his first save of the season during Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He has not allowed a run all season, but never received a save chance until Sunday. Feyereisen become the sixth reliever on the roster to record a save. That being […]

David Robertson Blows Second Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher David Robertson suffered his second blown save of the season on Sunday. The veteran right-hander allowed the game-tying run in the ninth inning on a wild pitch that certainly should've been caught. Despite that, Robertson was tagged with the earned run and his second blown save of the season. Fantasy managers […]

Colin Poche (RP, TB): Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: If you follow my takes, you know I love college lefties from schools like Dallas Baptist, niche relievers, and late-round draft picks. 28-year-old Tampa Bay RP Colin Poche satisfies all of the above criteria. The Columbus, Ohio native was a 14th-round selection […]

Spencer Strider To Make First Start Monday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider is scheduled to make his first major league start on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Charlie Morton and Kyle Wright, respectively, will pitch the final two games of the series in Arizona. Strider has made 13 relief appearances for the Braves, including 11 this year, but he has yet to […]

Taylor Rogers Charged With The Blown Save And Loss

San Diego Padres pitcher Taylor Rogers (0-1) was tagged with the loss after allowing three runs on two hits and one walk while striking out three over an inning. He was charged with his first loss and second blown save of the season. The 31-year-old entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. He […]

David Bednar Notches Ninth Save On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 27-year-old retired the side to earn his ninth save of the season. He is having a […]

Daniel Hudson Records Save Versus Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson picked up the save against the Diamondbacks on Saturday night, closing out the 3-2 win. The right-hander got the ninth-inning nod since Craig Kimbrel threw 26 pitches the night before, and he was effective despite serving up a leadoff double to Ketel Marte. Hudson went on to generate a […]

Week 8 Fantasy Baseball Injury News Updates: Freddy Peralta, Max Muncy, Giancarlo Stanton, Aroldis Chapman, Franmil Reyes, Kris Byrant

We have reached Memorial Day weekend. This is around the time of the baseball season when fluke starts turn out to be career years and down years. This is the time of year to reassess your fantasy team and try to push all in or try to make a big move to fix the deficiencies […]

Hunter Harvey, Anibal Sanchez Working Their Way Back

Washington Nationals pitchers Hunter Harvey (forearm) and Mason Thompson (biceps) are both throwing bullpen sessions in West Palm Beach as they rehab from their respective injuries. Veteran right-hander Anibal Sanchez (neck) is in D.C. and is throwing up to 100 feet. He could resume throwing off a mound next week. There remains no timetable for […]

Ryan Helsley Records Third Save Of Season Friday

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley was the arm that manager Oliver Marmol turned to Friday to close out the 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He entered the game with one out in the ninth and pitched a clean 0.2 innings with a strikeout. Helsley has yet to allow an earned run and has […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

Sometimes weeks go really well in fantasy baseball bullpens. Middle relievers get their strikeouts, setup men get their holds, and closers get their saves. No one gets hurt or blows games in dramatic fashion. This was not one of those weeks. A lot happened, and there's a lot to talk about. Injuries swept through bullpens […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 7

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much 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 then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 7)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our weekly fantasy baseball prospect rankings. We have had several call-ups this week and as a result, the following players who will not be on the rankings this week that have been in the past are Adley Rutschman, Nolan Gorman, Matthew Liberatore, and Roansy Contreras. Additionally, players who are playing in […]

Ken Giles Close To Beginning Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners right-hander Ken Giles (finger) is heading off to a rehab assignment this weekend. Giles has not yet pitched in 2022 after injuring the middle finger on his pitching hand during the spring. The veteran hurler has not appeared in an MLB game since needing Tommy John surgery late in September of 2020. Giles […]

Guardians-Tigers Postponed Friday

The game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers on Friday has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as the second game of a split doubleheader on July 4 at 6:30 pm, following the originally scheduled game at 1:10 pm. Fantasy managers need to remove any players from these […]

Rockies-Nationals Postponed Friday

The game on Friday between the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday. Fantasy managers need to make sure to remove any players from these two teams that they may have had in their starting lineups for Friday's […]

Danny Coulombe Activated From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins activated relief pitcher Danny Coulombe (hip) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and placed outfielder Gilberto Celestino on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Coulombe had been sidelined with a left hip impingement, but he'll return to Minnesota's bullpen this weekend. The 32-year-old southpaw will return to a pristine […]

Blake Treinen Hasn't Started A Throwing Program

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) has not started a throwing program as he looks to return from a shoulder injury. "I'm just working on getting healthy," Treinen said. "I'm doing the right steps. We have a lot of good people putting me in position to get back as quick as possible." The […]

Joe Barlow Earns His Eighth Save On Thursday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joe Barlow closed out the team's 4-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday to earn his eighth save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and no hits. Barlow is a perfect 8-for-8 on save chances this year with a 1.76 ERA and a 0.91 […]

Scott Barlow Picks Up Fifth Save

Kansas City Royals reliever Scott Barlow worked a pair of scoreless innings to close out the team's 3-2 victory over the Twins on Thursday night. He entered the eighth inning with the bases already loaded and quickly recorded two strikeouts and a groundout to get out of the frame unscathed before coming out again in […]

Josh Hader Picks Up Save In Return

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader recorded his league-leading 16th save of the season on Thursday as his club defeated the Cardinals 4-3. In his first appearance since returning from the family medical emergency list, the left-hander worked around a single and a walk by getting a strikeout and a pair of pop outs to keep […]

Will Vest Clears COVID Protocols, Rejoins Team Thursday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Will Vest (illness) rejoined the team on Thursday after clearing the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. He will ramp up his activity and pitch in a rehab game before returning to Detroit's bullpen. The 26-year-old is 1-for-1 in save opportunities while posting a 2.12 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and a 22:4 K:BB […]

Nate Pearson Makes First Rehab Appearance Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Nate Pearson (illness) made his first minor league rehab appearance of the year on Thursday for Low-A Dunedin, and he threw 30 pitches (18 strikes) over 1 2/3 frames. His fastball sat at 95 mph and touched 97 mph, while his slider was at 85 mph and induced a couple of […]

Shane Greene Signs With Yankees

Free-agent right-hander Shane Greene signed with the New York Yankees on Thursday and was assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Greene became a free agent after he was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this month. The 33-year-old veteran reliever pitched two scoreless innings for the Dodgers, but he had allowed five earned runs […]

Drew Steckenrider Optioned

The Seattle Mariners optioned right-hander Drew Steckenrider to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, according to president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto. Steckenrider has been in the mix in Seattle's save committee this year. The 31-year-old reliever has two saves and four holds, but he's also blown two saves and has a 5.65 ERA in 14 1/3 […]

Zack Britton To Throw A Bullpen Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is with the team in Tampa and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session next Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees believe that the left-hander will be an option out of their bullpen at some point this year. The 34-year-old veteran reliever has been throwing […]

Josh Hader Reinstated From Medical Emergency List

The Milwaukee Brewers have reinstated closer Josh Hader from the family medical emergency list. He will be available out of the bullpen for Thursday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hader missed the team's last three games while he was on the family medical emergency list. Fellow reliever Devin Williams wound up converting two […]

Royals Place Amir Garrett, Kyle Isbel On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed relief pitcher Amir Garrett and outfielder Kyle Isbel on the injured list on Thursday. No injury designation was given, suggesting they have landed on the COVID-19 injured list. Right-handed pitcher Dylan Coleman and outfielder Brewer Hicklen were recalled from Triple-A in corresponding moves. Garrett has had a rocky first season […]