Josh Hader Hasn't Allowed A Run Since July

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader had a rough month of July. He kicked off the month with his first blown save of the year and went on to allow six earned runs across 5.2 innings in the month. However, ever since the calendar flipped to August, Hader has been dominant. Since the start of August, […]

Matt Barnes Feels Great After Rehab Outing

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes was sent out on a rehab assignment to Double-A Portland on Wednesday. He pitched the first inning of Wednesday's game and was happy with the results. Speaking to the media after the game, Barnes said, "That is the best that I've felt in probably a month." He also […]

Alec Mills Records No-Decision On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills recorded a no-decision on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Mills went 4 2/3 innings and allowed six hits, four runs, two walks and struck out four on the evening. The veteran continues to put up mediocre numbers for the Cubs and is 6-6 with a 4.50 ERA for the […]

Kyle Finnegan Implodes Wednesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan has been among the best relievers in the major leagues since the trade deadline, but that was not apparent from his appearance in Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Finnegan allowed four runs on four hits and a walk in 1 1/3 innings, striking out one batter. He earned […]

Adam Ottavino Earns Win In Relief Wednesday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino got four outs against the Seattle Mariners Wednesday, striking out two batters without allowing a baserunner. He now has a 7-3 record on the year to go with 20 holds, 11 saves, a 3.68 ERA, a 1.36 WHIP, and 67 strikeouts in 58 2/3 innings. Since Matt Barnes […]

Jordan Romano Closes Out 18th Game

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano tossed a perfect ninth inning on Wednesday to close out the team's 6-3 win over the Rays. He recorded a groundout, strikeout, and a pop out in the quick 11-pitch frame for his 18th save in 19 opportunities this season. The right-hander has been sharp nearly all season as […]

Josh James Recalled From Triple-A On Wednesday

The Houston Astros called up relief pitcher Josh James from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday. The move was made after outfielder Michael Brantley (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 28-year-old James has appeared in just one game for the Astros this year. He made a relief appearance earlier this month and gave […]

Wade Davis Sent To The Injured List On Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals placed relief pitcher Wade Davis (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. The 36-year-old veteran was hit hard in his last appearance against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. He pitched one inning and allowed three hits, two walks and three earned runs. It's been a rough […]

Wily Peralta Will Start On Sunday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Wily Peralta will draw the start on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The veteran has pitched to a 3.32 ERA, a 4.98 FIP, 49 strikeouts and 29 walks in 76 innings this season. In his last outing, the 32-year-old limited a quality Milwaukee Brewers lineup to two hits and a pair […]

Tyler Alexander Will Start On Thursday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Alexander is set to start on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Alexander has made 37 appearances, 11 of which were starts, for the Tigers this season. The left-hander has pitched to a 4.09 ERA and a 4.50 FIP in 83.2 innings with 71 strikeouts and 21 walks. In his last […]

Andrew Kittredge Notches Save On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge fired a perfect inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a 2-0 lead and retired all three batters he faced to pick up his seventh save of the season. The 31-year-old bounced […]

Scott Barlow Converts His 13th Save On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals closer Scott Barlow shut the door on the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday to earn his 13th save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing two walks and no hits. Barlow has now earned seven of the team's last eight saves, the only exception being a Greg Holland save in […]

Packy Naughton Knocked Around Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Packy Naughton (0-2) struggled in Tuesday's start against the Chicago White Sox, surrendering four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two over 2 2/3 innings. Naughton took the loss, and the Angels were defeated 9-3. It was just his third start and fifth appearance of his career, […]

Drew Rasmussen Picks Up Third Win Of The Season

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen (3-1) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out three across five scoreless innings during Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He picked up his third win of the season. The 26-year-old threw only 52 pitches but dominated a loaded Blue Jays offense over five innings […]

Emmanuel Clase Earns 23rd Save Tuesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase threw a perfect seventh inning while striking out one to earn his 23rd save in a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Clase has now allowed just one earned run since July 15th and has compiled a ridiculous 1.44 ERA with 66 strikeouts across 62 2/3 innings […]

Carlos Estevez Picks Up Eighth Save

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez earned the save on Tuesday when he allowed one hit, one walk, and a strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning in a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. Estevez had his work cut out for him on Tuesday, facing the heart of the Braves' lineup while trying to protect […]

Ryan Tepera Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Ryan Tepera (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list before Tuesday's game with a right index finger laceration. The move was retroactive to September 11 and relief pitcher Jacey Fry was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding roster move. The 33-year-old did not require stitches and is expected […]

Matt Barnes Likely To Be Activated This Weekend

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes is set to make a rehab appearance at Double-A Portland on Wednesday. Assuming the appearance goes well, he is expected to be activated from the COVID-19 related injured list this weekend. Barnes tested positive for COVID-19 on August 30 and he has been following league protocols ever since. […]

Domingo German Could Return This Weekend

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) is set for a rehab outing on Tuesday and is nearing a return to the club. On Tuesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that the team hopes to have him back for this weekend's series against the Cleveland Indians as long as his rehab start on Tuesday […]

Kenley Jansen Activated From Paternity List

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen was activated from the paternity list and will be available to pitch Tuesday night against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. The 33-year-old right-hander only missed a few games but is probably very eager to return to the bullpen since he has turned his season around. After a rough summer, Jansen […]

David Bednar Placed On Injured List With Strained Oblique

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Sept. 11, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday. The 26-year-old right-hander has been sidelined due to a right oblique strain and could be shut down for the rest of 2021 with just a few weeks left in the regular […]

Nestor Cortes Jr. (SP/RP, NYY) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. has been one of the team's nicest surprises on the mound this year. The lefty has carved himself a relatively safe role in the team's rotation and he could help fantasy managers - […]

Ryan Pressly Struggling Down The Stretch

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly will be looking to shake off a difficult series against the Mariners last week heading into Tuesday's action against the Rangers. Pressly is having a very strong season but was tagged for a combined four runs in back-to-back appearances against the Mariners. His ERA has been slowly climbing down the […]

Kyle Finnegan (RP, WAS) - Week 25 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Washington Nationals haven't been finding themselves in the win column very often lately, but when they have been, reliever Kyle Finnegan has typically been there to close the door. Finnegan has served as the team's primary closer since the trade deadline saw […]

Drew Steckenrider Follows Paul Sewald For Ninth Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider pitched the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox on Monday after Paul Sewald threw an ineffective eighth and earned his ninth save of the season by striking out two without allowing a baserunner. Steckenrider now has nine saves on the year, with eight in his last 30 games. […]

Paul Sewald Falters In Eighth-Inning Appearance

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald allowed two solo home runs on Monday night, one each to Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers in a 5-4 victory. He was still credited for a hold with his inning of work, despite the rough outing. Sewald entered for the eighth inning in this contest, presumably to face the […]

Tyler Clippard Reinstated From COVID-19 List

The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated relief pitcher Tyler Clippard from the COVID-19 injured list on Monday. Fellow reliever Miguel Aguilar was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Clippard spent about a week on the COVID-19 list. He never tested positive for the virus, but he was experiencing COVID-like symptoms. The 36-year-old veteran has been the […]

Champ or Chump: Ranger Suarez

Last week, we discussed how dropping seemingly undroppable players could make sense for fantasy managers in battles that are going to the wire. While that's true, it also means that you could find somebody on waivers who you might not expect to be there. For instance, Ranger Suarez of the Philadelphia Phillies has a 1.38 […]

Ryan Yarbrough Shelled In Monday’s Loss

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (8-5) allowed seven earned runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out one across 2 1/3 innings during Monday's 8-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He was tagged with the loss. Yarbrough followed opener Colin McHugh and was lit up for seven earned runs over 2 […]

Edwin Diaz Finally Picks Up His 29th Save

After blowing his last two save opportunities, New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz finally converted his 29th save of the season on Sunday in the Mets 7-6 win over the Yankees. Called on the preserve a one-run lead in the ninth inning, Diaz got the job done despite allowing two baserunners on a hit […]