Kendall Graveman Converts His Second Save On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Kendall Graveman closed out the team's 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday to earn his second save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, but he did allow one hit and a walk before putting a cap on the night. The team's primary closer, Liam Hendriks, […]

David Price Ramping Up At Dodgers Training Complex

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price is getting built up at the team's training complex in Arizona after a couple of weeks of layoff. The 36-year-old has been out two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19. This season, he owns a 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and a 5:1 K:BB across 4 2/3 innings. Price is […]

Drew Pomeranz Plays Catch Regularly, Yet To Throw Off A Mound

San Diego Padres pitcher Drew Pomeranz (elbow) has been playing catch regularly from 120 feet but has yet to throw off a mound. His 2021 season ended with flexor tendon surgery in his left arm; the southpaw is hopeful that the surgery will permanently fix an issue he says he's been dealing with for the […]

Paul Sewald Notches First Save On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Paul Sewald allowed one run on one hit with a strikeout across 1 1/3 innings in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He entered the eighth frame to protect a two-run lead. The 31-year-old surrendered a solo shot to Jean Segura. After that, he settled down, getting Rhys Hoskins to ground […]

Taylor Rogers Earns Shaky Save Tuesday

San Diego Padres closer Taylor Rogers didn't make things easy but did earn the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Cubs. Rogers entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He got the first two hitters out on a strikeout and groundout, but then allowed a single, hit a batter, […]

Joe Barlow Earns Fifth Save Of Season Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joe Barlow notched his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Royals. Barlow came into the game to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts to seal the deal. The 26-year-old appears to have emerged as the team's […]

Jordan Romano Blows Second Save Of Season Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano blew the save and took the loss in Tuesday's 6-5 game against the Yankees. Romano came in to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He struck the first hitter out, but then allowed back-to-back walks and gave up a three-run home run to Aaron Judge to end the […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 5

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can correspond to […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Joins Nationals Roster

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. on Tuesday. In corresponding moves, they optioned right-hander Andres Machado to Triple-A Rochester and moved right-hander Mason Thompson to the 60-day injured list. Edwards had a 0.63 ERA and 0.50 WHIP while walking four and striking out 17 in 14 1/3 innings for Rochester […]

J.C. Mejia Recalled From Minors

The Milwaukee Brewers recalled right-hander J.C. Mejia from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Jandel Gustave to Nashville in a corresponding move. Mejia was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians in the offseason, but he has yet to pitch in a big-league game for the Brewers this year. Prior to his call-up, he had allowed […]

Orioles Place Jorge Lopez On Bereavement List

The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Jorge Lopez on the bereavement list on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Travis Lakins Sr. from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Lopez will be out for at least three days and as many as seven days, so fantasy managers must make some adjustments this week. The 29-year-old right-hander has been […]

Phillies Acquire Corey Oswalt From Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-handed pitcher Corey Oswalt from the San Francisco Giants over the weekend, in exchange for cash considerations. Oswalt hadn't pitched in a major league game for the Giants this year, and he threw only 10 1/3 innings for the New York Mets last year, allowing four earned runs while walking two […]

Trevor Stephan Converts 11th Inning Save On Monday

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Trevor Stephan was called upon to close out the team's 12-9, extra-inning victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday. He pitched a scoreless 11th inning and earned his first save of the year. He allowed no hits or walks in the inning while striking out two. Emmanuel Clase entered the […]

Mark Melancon Locks Down His Sixth Save On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Mark Melancon earned his sixth save of the year on Monday as he closed out the team's 4-3 victory over the Miami Marlins. He only needed six pitches to get through a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and no walks. The veteran was charged with his first blown save of the […]

Nick Margevicius Outrighted To Triple-A

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Nick Margevicius cleared waivers on Monday and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma. The 25-year-old had been designated for assignment by the franchise last week. The southpaw has had a rough year in the minors, pitching to a 12.75 ERA and a 2.58 WHIP over 12 innings at Triple-A. Last year, he […]

Reynaldo Lopez Leaves With Back Tightness On Monday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (back) was removed from Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians after the 10th inning due to lower back tightness. Lopez pitched the full 10th inning and gave up one unearned run and showed no signs of an injury. He went out to the mound to warm up for […]

Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 5)

With roster expansions in April, there were several impact fantasy baseball prospects that had opportunities, and the promotions have continued at a fast pace. In the past week, we have had several more top MLB prospects called up, including George Kirby on May 8, Royce Lewis and Jarren Duran on May 7, Juan Yepez on […]

Liam Hendriks Blows Save Monday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew his second save of the season in Monday's 12-9 extra-inning loss to the Guardians. Hendriks entered the game with two outs in the ninth inning, runners on first and second, and an 8-4 lead. He allowed a single to Owen Miller to load the bases and then gave […]

Emmanuel Clase Blows Save, Earns Win Monday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase ended up earning the win in Monday's 12-9 extra-innings game against the White Sox. Clase came on to pitch the 10th inning with a one-run lead and a ghost runner on second. He allowed a leadoff single, allowed the tying run to score on a fielder's choice hit to him, […]

Dany Jimenez Notches Fifth Save Of Season Monday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez picked up his fifth save of the season in Monday's 2-0 win over the Tigers. Jimenez entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He allowed a walk to start the inning, struck the next two hitters out, allowed another walk, and ended the game […]

David Robertson Placed On Injured List Monday

The Chicago Cubs placed relief pitcher David Robertson on the injured list on Monday. No injury designation was given, so it is likely that he is being placed on the COVID-19 injured list. First baseman Frank Schwindel was recalled in a corresponding move. Robertson has been the team's primary closer out of the gate this […]

Yoan Moncada, Joe Kelly Activated From Injured List

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) and relief pitcher Joe Kelly (biceps) were activated from the injured list on Monday. Infielder Jake Burger was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte to make room for Moncada, while relief pitcher Aaron Bummer (knee) was placed on the injured list to make room for Kelly on the major […]

Domingo German Expected To Throw Live BP Soon

New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German (shoulder) has thrown a couple of bullpen sessions and is now throwing all of his pitches. "Everything is going well, according to plan," manager Aaron Boone said. German is expected to throw live batting practice soon. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since the middle of March with a right […]

Blake Treinen Out At Least A Couple Of Months

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) will be out for at least a couple of months after choosing to rehab his right shoulder as opposed to more aggressive measures that would require a longer timetable. The Dodgers will be cautious with Treinen and are hopeful to have him back for the "stretch run," […]

Victor Gonzalez To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Victor Gonzalez (elbow), who was rehabbing in Arizona, will undergo minor left elbow surgery after experiencing discomfort in a bullpen session. The surgery is expected to remove debridement. The Dodgers were hoping that the 26-year-old reliever would be able to rejoin the bullpen sometime in May, but that won't happen now. […]

Drew VerHagen To Make A Rehab Start On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Drew VerHagen (hip) is expected to throw a bullpen session in St. Louis on Tuesday and then make another rehab start at Double-A Springfield on Thursday. VerHagen was placed on the injured list on April 22 due to a right hip impingement, and he received an injection in his hip the […]

Kirby Yates Throws Bullpen Session

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Friday. The 34-year-old continues working his way back from Tommy John surgery. Yates has been throwing off a mound for three weeks. All of his pitches were fastballs, but the plan is for Yates to mix in breaking pitches soon. The hope […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey there, Premium RotoBallers, and welcome to this waiver breakdown for early May as some serious adds loom. You’ve likely seen chatter about five or more top prospects getting the call to the majors, though we've already seen Jarren Duran head back down. Be […]

Scott Barlow Earns Second Save Of Season Sunday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow picked up his second save of the season in Sunday's Game 1 6-4 win over the Orioles. Barlow entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He got the first two outs on a flyout and a strikeout, then allowed back-to-back singles, but got […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

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 […]