James Karinchak Struggles Again Friday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak allowed two earned runs on one walk and one hit while striking out none in a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Karinchak got into trouble again in this one when he walked Jeimer Candelario to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning and then allowed […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 21

In the second half of the baseball season, the playoffs races and the weather are all heating up now during these dog days of summer. Knowing injury timelines is now a crucial part of the fantasy baseball season. There are still many players that have injury questions yet to be answered. I will continue to […]

Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates Postponed

Friday's game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed. The teams will play a doubleheader Saturday, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The probable pitchers for tonight, Brett Anderson and Mitch Keller, will most likely have their starts pushed back till tomorrow and the pitchers for the next […]

Matt Moore Is Starting On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Moore will start for the team on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Moore has made 17 appearances for the Phillies so far, nine of which have been starts. Overall he owns a 6.79 ERA and a 6.00 FIP in 50.1 innings this year to go along with 43 strikeouts and 22 […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings

It's the middle of August and the dust has settled from the Trade Deadline's chaos. There are still many fluid bullpens to explore, so let's get right into my top 101 RP Baller Ranks, which are geared towards traditional 5x5 roto leagues with potential mentions for hold candidates and ratio anchors. I decided to leave […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 20 Waiver Wire

Things always seem to settle down a little around this time in the baseball season. The deadline is behind us, so a lot of buyers with previously unsettled bullpens got settled through trades. On the other end of that, a lot of sellers lost their closers but are in full tank/rebuild/evaluate mode so they haven't […]

Zack Britton Blows Save Thursday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton was charged with the loss and a blown save Thursday against the White Sox. Britton entered the game after the Yankees rallied to take the lead late, though he couldn't shut the door on Chicago, serving up a walk-off homer to Tim Anderson. The lefty has struggled this […]

Liam Hendriks Blows Sixth Save, Earns Victory

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew his sixth save of the season on Thursday versus the New York Yankees. Hendriks was called on for the save with a three-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, but failed to pick up the save. Hendriks completed the inning with three hits, four runs, one […]

Michael Fulmer Records Two-Inning Save On Thursday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer closed out the team's 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday to earn his seventh save of the year. It was a two-inning save as he pitched both the eighth and ninth innings, allowing two hits, no walks and no runs without recording any strikeouts. The team's primary […]

Kyle Finnegan Takes A Loss Thursday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan took the loss in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the New York Mets, yielding a walk-off home run to slugger Pete Alonso. Finnegan, the newly-minted closer for the Nationals, retired one batter before facing Alonso. Finnegan has largely been effective this year with a 3.18 ERA, but […]

Mitch White Picks Up Loss As Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Mitch White tossed four innings as the Dodgers opener on Thursday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. White was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday to make the start and allowed three hits, two runs, three walks and struck out four. White has now started two games as an opener, but has […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Week 20

The weeks have flown by and we're already entering Week 20 of the baseball season. The fantasy baseball playoffs will be here before you know it. Generally speaking, it's been a down year for rookies. We've seen some impressive performances – especially on the pitching side with the likes of Trevor Rogers and Luis Garcia […]

Ian Kennedy Earns 19th Save On Thursday Versus Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ian Kennedy pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Thursday to preserve a 2-1 win over the Dodgers. The save was Kennedy's 19th of the season and third with the Phillies. It was a roller coaster ride at the end, as Kennedy threw two pitches in two separate at-bats that appeared to […]

Archie Bradley Earns Relief Win With Two Strong Innings Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Archie Bradley earned his seventh win of the season on Thursday by tossing two scoreless innings against the Dodgers. Bradley made quick work of the six batters he faced as he didn't allow a baserunner while picking up a strikeout. The right-hander has turned into one of the most trusted arms […]

Ranger Suarez Turns In Another Strong Start Versus Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez allowed one run in 4 1/3 innings with four strikeouts in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Thursday. Suarez allowed three hits and two walks while throwing a season-high 82 pitches as the Phillies continue to build up the pitch count for the former reliever. Across 50 2/3 innings […]

Paul Sewald Goes On Paternity List

Seattle Mariners reliever Paul Sewald has been placed on the paternity list prior to Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers. Sewald will now have to miss at least one game and can't miss more than three. Sewald has had a career year out of the Mariners bullpen, posting a 2.84 ERA, 42.1 K%, and 7.9 […]

Josh Hader Activated From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader (COVID-19) has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. He was placed on the IL on August 2 after a positive COVID-19 test. He has been his dominant self on the mound this season, posting a 1.83 ERA, 45.0 K%, and 9.4 BB%, with 22 saves in 23 opportunities. Hader […]

Gregory Soto Shuts The Door For His 14th Save

Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto shut the door on the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday to earn his 14th save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two. Soto already has three saves this month. He has converted seven consecutive save opportunities and has just […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up 24th Save On Wednesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz worked a clean ninth inning on Wednesday to pick up his 24th save of the season in the Mets 8-7 win over the Nationals. It was Diaz's first save (and save opportunity) since July 28, a result of the Mets recent struggles. Despite occasional and legendary meltdowns, Diaz […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 12th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Jose Alvarado Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to an impingement in his left shoulder. The move is retroactive to August 8. Alvarado was the only lefty in the Phillies' bullpen, so the team will have to get by with just righties for the time being, […]

David Price Goes Four Innings In No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price tossed a no-decision on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Price went four innings and allowed five hits, two runs, one walk and recorded one strikeout. Price only threw 51 pitches, but manager Dave Roberts continues to have a short leash with the veteran. Price has been pitching well […]

Nationals-Mets Game Postponed Wednesday

The scheduled game between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets for Wednesday night has been postponed due to rain, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday, with Game 1 beginning at 12:10 p.m. ET. Managers should make sure to adjust their lineups tomorrow […]

Tim Mayza, Joakim Soria Could Return From IL Next Week

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitchers Tim Mayza (elbow) and Joakim Soria (finger) could both make their returns from the injured list next week, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. McGrath reports that they could return for the two-game series in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Mayza landed on the 10-day injured list […]

Zack Britton Records First Save Of Season

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton notched his first save of the season in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Kansas City. Britton worked the ninth, inducing three groundouts after hitting the leadoff man. The lefty redeemed himself, as he had blown a save chance during Monday's wild contest. He still sports a 5.28 ERA and […]

Chad Green Fans Three In Sixth Victory

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green earned his sixth win of the season Wednesday against the Royals. Green looked sharp, firing 24 of 31 pitches for strikes en route to two scoreless frames, including three strikeouts. He generated six swinging strikes, four of them coming on his curveball, which has a whiff rate of […]

Alex Colome Records Seventh Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome notched his seventh save of the season in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the White Sox. For the fifth time this month, Colome was presented with a save chance- and he successfully shut the door for the fifth time, walking one and utilizing 14 pitches to get the job done. […]

Josh Hader Nearing Return From COVID IL Stint

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader (COVID-19) is expected to be cleared to play in Thursday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs. Hader was placed on the 10-day injured list last week after being one of a handful of Brewers players to test positive for COVID-19. Fantasy managers will no doubt be happy to have […]

John Curtiss Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed relief pitcher John Curtiss (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Per a tweet from the team, Curtiss has a torn UCL in his right elbow. It's unfortunate news as the reliever was enjoying a quality season out of the bullpen. In 44.1 innings this year, the right-hander had […]

Matt Barnes Getting Time Off After Rough Stretch

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes will get a couple of days off, manager Alex Cora told the press on Wednesday. The 33-year-old closer capped off a tough stretch of games by taking the loss on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing four runs on two hits and two walks in two-thirds of […]