Dillon Tate Earns Shaky Save Saturday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Dillon Tate was the choice to finish the game against the Texas Rangers Saturday, and he did successfully earn the save, allowing one run on one hit and one walk in 1 1/3 innings of work. He struck out one batter. It's Tate's third save in 60 appearances this season. Tate […]

Jose Suarez Labors In Friday's Start

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (7-8) struggled through five innings against the Seattle Mariners during Friday's 6-5 loss. He allowed four runs, one home run, one walk and added a strikeout to his line. Other than his complete game in early September, Suarez has pitched less than six innings in every one of his […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 27

We made it! The final week of the regular season is upon us and hopefully, most of you are either competing for a fantasy title or have secured one already. Those of you still battling it out have one last chance for glory so we'll continue to look at some players droppable and some on […]

Joakim Soria Placed On The COVID-19 List

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Joakim Soria (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. It's unclear if the 37-year-old tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with someone infected. Soria owned a 5.06 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and a 40:12 K: BB over 37 1/3 innings in 2021. This season, the veteran […]

Shane McClanahan Picks Up Win No. 10

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan allowed one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings during Saturday's 7-3 victory over the Miami Marlins. He picked up his 10th win of the season. His only mistake was yielding a solo shot to Miguel Rojas in the third inning. […]

Andrew Chafin Earns Relief Win Saturday Versus 'Stros

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Andrew Chafin made quick work of the Houston Astros in the top of the ninth, then earned his second win of the season when the A's walked off in the bottom half of the frame. Chafin worked through the meat of the Houston lineup; he struck out Yordan Alvarez before retiring […]

Drew Steckenrider Records Four-Out Hold Friday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider recorded a four-out hold against the Los Angeles Angels Friday, his seventh of the season. He allowed one hit and struck out none. Fellow relief pitcher Paul Sewald came on after Steckenrider to close the game and earn the save. Steckenrider has recorded nine saves in his last 30 […]

Paul Sewald Closes Door For 11th Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald was living dangerously Friday, allowing one hit and two walks before finally getting a groundout to first to finish a 6-5 game against the Los Angeles Angels and earn his 11th save of the season. Sewald notably entered after possible co-closer Drew Steckenrider pitched the eighth inning. Both pitchers […]

Jose Suarez Labors In Friday's Start

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (7-8) struggled through five innings against the Seattle Mariners during Friday's 6-5 loss. He allowed four runs, one home run, one walk and added a strikeout to his line. Other than his complete game in early September, Suarez has pitched less than six innings in every one of his […]

Alex Colome Notches 16th Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome notched the easiest save of the season in Friday's win over the Blue Jays. Colome needed just five pitches to shut the door on Toronto, firing five strikes and picking up a punchout in the process. His rough start to the season is a distant memory now, as the […]

Scott Barlow Records His 15th Save

Kansas City Royals closer Scott Barlow shut the door on the Detroit Tigers on Friday to earn his 15th save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no walks or hits. Barlow has converted each of his five save opportunities this month. He's allowed just four hits, three walks and one earned […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 27

We have made it to the final week of the season. Fantasy leagues are winding down, playoffs (both MLB and fantasy league) are being decided. This week many players will be shut down even if they have only minor injuries. Other players are still returning to try to prove they still have "it" (Noah Syndergaard, […]

Mychal Givens Blows A Save On Friday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens allowed three runs in two-thirds of an inning in an 8-7 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Givens allowed three hits, walked two and struck out one on the way to being charged with his third blown save of the season. The veteran reliever was called upon to protect […]

Closers and Saves Report - 2021 Finale

This is it folks. The finale of Closers and Saves Report for 2021. It looks like we have some really exciting playoffs ahead of us in real baseball, here’s hoping the playoffs were exciting and financially beneficial for all of our readers in their fake baseball leagues!  Thanks for sticking around all season. Depth charts […]

Ryan Yarbrough Cruises Through Six Innings For Ninth Win

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (9-6) allowed two hits while striking out four over six scoreless innings during Friday's 8-0 win over the Miami Marlins. He didn't walk anyone and picked up his ninth win of the season. The southpaw followed opener David Robertson and cruised through six innings to earn the win. He […]

Giovanny Gallegos Saves Another One On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos earned his 12th save of the season in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. Gallegos leads all of baseball with 10 saves in the month of September, and he's certainly locked down the ninth inning role in the St. Louis bullpen. With Alex Reyes still walking […]

Alex Reyes Gives Up Four Runs But Wins

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes pitched poorly in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader, but ended up with a win anyway. Reyes pitched 1 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on two hits and two walks, striking out three and allowing a home run. It was vintage Reyes, who threw only 18 of his 33 […]

Kyle Finnegan Earns Shaky Save Thursday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan was credited with a save Thursday, but he almost blew it, giving up two runs on two hits with one strikeout in an inning of work. Finnegan now has 11 saves on the season, with all 11 coming in the last 30 games, but he's also given up multiple […]

Casey Sadler Makes 24th Straight Scoreless Appearance

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Casey Sadler threw two innings in Thursday's game, giving up one hit and striking out two batters to earn his 14th hold of the season. It was also Sadler's 24th consecutive scoreless appearance, a streak that dates back to July 27. In those 24 appearances, he has allowed a grand total […]

Paul Sewald Allows A Run In 10th Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald recorded his 10th save of the year against the Oakland Athletics Thursday, giving up one run on a Matt Olson home run and striking out two batters. The Mariners now have had three different relievers save at least 10 games, which is a major league record. Sewald continues to […]

Matt Moore Lands On Injured List With Back Strain

The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitcher Matt Moore (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. The team called up fellow pitcher Cristopher Sanchez from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Moore is dealing with a lower back strain. The move to the injured list is retroactive to September 20. The 32-year-old southpaw has been in and […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 26 Waiver Wire

We're almost done folks! Teams have about 10 games left in real baseball, and fantasy teams in most leagues are wrapping up playoffs. Beginning of the season, middle of the season, or end of the season though: bullpens are still bullpens. Not a ton of huge news this week, but a couple of injuries shifted […]

Devin Williams Dealing With Calf Injury

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams (calf) was unavailable during Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals due to a calf injury. According to Brewers manager Craig Counsell, Williams injured his calf while doing some running in the outfield. Counsell told reporters that the team is hoping Williams can avoid a stint on the injured […]

Thomas Hatch Exits With Hamstring Injury On Thursday

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled pitcher Thomas Hatch (hamstring) prior to Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He came on in relief during Thursday's game in the fourth inning, but was forced to leave the game in the fifth due to hamstring discomfort. His final line for the day was one hit, three walks […]

Michael Kopech To Start Game 2 Of Thursday's Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech will start Game 2 of the team's doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. This will be his first start since May 14, when he pitched four innings against the Kansas City Royals and allowed one earned run while striking out five. The 25-year-old right-hander has struggled a bit […]

Tanner Rainey Earns First Save Wednesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tanner Rainey earned his first save of the year Wednesday, setting down both batters he faced against the Miami Marlins. Rainey has made three appearances since being recalled from Triple-A Rochester, and he has not allowed a baserunner. He struck out all six he faced in the two outings prior to […]

Drew Steckenrider Saves 11th Game

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider saved his 11th game of the season Wednesday, throwing a scoreless inning with one hit allowed and one strikeout against the Oakland Athletics. Steckenrider was filling in for Paul Sewald, who had thrown in three straight games, but Steckenrider now has the upper hand in total saves. There's no […]

Alex Colome Struggles But Picks Up 15th Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome barely managed to pick up his 15th save of the season Wednesday against the Cubs. Colome allowed a leadoff double, induced a strikeout, then surrendered an RBI single. The veteran reliever yielded a walk, RBI groundout, and another single before bearing down to get the third out via a […]

Jose Alvarado Throws Two Pitches, Earns Win Versus O's

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado only faced one batter on Wednesday versus the Orioles, but he still earned the victory despite throwing just two pitches. Fellow reliever Sam Coonrod was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the seventh inning, but he struggled and Alvarado was called on to escape the jam. He did […]

Ryan Tepera Hoping To Return Early Next Week

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Ryan Tepera (finger) told reporters that he hopes to return to the team early next week. He is targeting the team's two-game series against the Cincinnati Reds that begins on Tuesday. He stated that he wanted to get two or three games in before the postseason begins. The right-hander was […]