Hunter Strickland Reinstated From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Hunter Strickland (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday. He tested positive for COVID-19 in late July. The 32-year-old cleared MLB protocols and was activated ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Strickland owns a 3.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a 34:15 K: BB across 37 2/3 innings in […]

Daniel Hudson Throws Live BP On Monday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (illness) threw a live batting practice on Monday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reported. The 34-year-old right-hander was acquired from the Washington Nationals at the trade deadline but has been quarantining after testing positive for COVID-19. Hudson had a solid season for Washington, posting a 4-1 record with a […]

Jorge Alcala Headed To Injured List With Triceps Tendonitis

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jorge Alcala (triceps) is headed to the 10-day injured list with right triceps tendinitis. Alcala picked up a hold in Sunday's game against the Astros, serving up a home run while striking out two in one inning of work. The 26-year-old has pitched to a 5.11 ERA in 44 innings, though […]

Sam Hentges To Work As Opener Monday Night

According to Mandy Bell, Cleveland Indians pitcher Sam Hentges will start Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds in a bullpen game. This is probably Hentges best possibility for success as he has struggled mightily as a starter this season and has allowed 16 earned runs in his previous three starts dating back to June […]

DJ Johnson Dealing With Shoulder Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher DJ Johnson (shoulder) Johnson was removed from Sunday's game against the Orioles with right shoulder discomfort. He recorded two outs before exiting in the sixth inning. "He felt something cracked, not popped in his shoulder," said manager Kevin Cash. Johnson will head to St. Petersburg, FL, for further evaluation. The 31-year-old […]

Julian Merryweather Will Throw Soon

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (oblique) has resumed throwing bullpen sessions, but remains without a timetable. He has been sidelined mid-April with an oblique injury and continues to suffer setbacks. It sounds like he'll be ramping up his activities and will face live hitters. Merryweather has the potential and upside to be a […]

Chris Martin Notches First Save On Sunday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chris Martin was called upon to hold a two-run lead in the ninth inning on Sunday. Normally, Will Smith would be asked to close out the game, but had a rough outing on Saturday. Martin allowed one run and two hits, but managed to hold it down and help the Braves […]

Brad Boxberger Takes Loss To Giants In Rubber Match

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brad Boxberger (4-3) allowed a run on two hits and struck out one in one inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Giants. The right-hander allowed an RBI single to Tommy La Stella in the eighth inning, and that was the decisive play in the game. Boxberger's scoreless streak came to […]

Lou Trivino Collects 18th Save On Sunday Versus Texas

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday in a win over the Rangers. Trivino allowed a walk, but slammed the door Texas to pick up his 18th save in 20 tries this season. Trivino has been one of the better closers for fantasy as he's got a 1.88 ERA […]

Emmanuel Clase Earns 16th Save Sunday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase locked down his 16th save on Sunday while allowing one hit and recording one strikeout in a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers. Clase now has a 1.75 ERA on the season to go along with 50 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings pitched. He will likely continue to share […]

Matt Barnes Blows Save Sunday Against Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes blew his fifth save of the year Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, yielding two runs on one hit and a walk while striking out one in a third of an inning. It wasn't a banner day for Barnes, who blew a save on his second consecutive day, […]

Drew Steckenrider Completes Two-Inning Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider completed a six-out save against the New York Yankees Sunday, his fourth save of the season in seven opportunities. It took Steckenrider just 24 pitches to accomplish that task, yielding one hit and striking out two. Steckenrider has had a resurgent year after joining the club as a non-roster […]

Paul Sewald Earns Seventh Win, Strikes Out Four In Relief

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald continued his breakout season against the New York Yankees Sunday, getting five outs in relief, four of which came via the strikeout. He didn't allow a baserunner. Sewald now has seven wins in relief this year, which has greatly increased his value, though most of his contributions come from […]

Alex Colome Records Fifth Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome notched his fifth save of the season in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Astros. Colome had to work, using 18 pitches, but he shut the door on the Astros, picking up a strikeout in the process. The veteran righty has gotten off to a great start in August, pitching […]

Point League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20

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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With under two months left in the fantasy baseball season and people shifting attention to fantasy football, this is the time for dedicated players to put their foot on the pedal and make their move. You should have a clear idea by mid-August of […]

Mychal Givens Earns Second Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Givens struck out one and didn't allow a base runner in the win. That marks the second save in the past four games for Givens, who has quickly ascended to the closer's role for […]

Jordan Romano Closes The Door On Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano pitched a perfect ninth inning on Sunday, protecting the club's 9-8 win over the Red Sox. The right-hander struck out a pair in the 17-pitch frame to lock down his 10th save while lowering his ERA to 2.68 on the year. Romano has had a few hiccups in recent […]

Lucas Sims Activated From Injured List

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) was activated from the injured list on Sunday. The Reds placed fellow relief pitcher Brad Brach on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement to make room on the active roster. Sims has pitched to a 5.02 ERA, a 3.45 FIP, 44 strikeouts, and 15 walks […]

Aaron Sanchez Designated For Assignment

San Francisco Giants pitcher Aaron Sanchez was designated for assignment on Sunday as part of a series of roster moves made by the club. Sanchez previously spent time on the injured list this season due to right bicep tightness. He's made nine appearances, including seven starts, for the Giants this season. Sanchez pitched to a […]

Garrett Cleavinger Placed On IL Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Garrett Cleavinger (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with an oblique injury, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. To replace him on the active roster, the Dodgers recalled pitcher Justin Bruihl from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Cleavinger has had a solid year out of […]

Daniel Bard Locks Down The Save On Saturday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard earned his 18th save of the season on Saturday when he allowed one hit with a strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning in a 7-4 win over the Marlins. Bard was tasked with protecting a three-run lead while facing the heart of the Miami order on Saturday. He allowed […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 20

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 who […]

Gregory Soto Earns His 13th Save On Saturday

Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto closed out the team's 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday to earn his 13th save of the year. It was a bumpy ninth inning for Soto. He gave up two hits and an earned run before closing the door. He also recorded two strikeouts. Soto is the team's […]

Kenley Jansen Works Clean Ninth Inning

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen recorded his 23rd save of the season in Saturday's victory versus the Los Angeles Angels. Jansen worked a clean 1-2-3 inning and recorded one strikeout in the frame. The veteran has had a rocky second half of the season, but he has now recorded back-to-back clean outings. The Dodgers […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 20

The second half of the baseball season is in full swing and the race to make the playoffs, whether your favorite MLB team or your fantasy team, is in full swing. Knowing injury timelines is now at a vital part of the fantasy baseball season. There are still many injury questions that have to be […]

Giovanny Gallegos Gets The Save On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos earned the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. With Alex Reyes unavailable after throwing two games in a row including a ton of pitches on Thursday, Gallegos was called on for the ninth inning. He responded by inducing three fly ball outs and wrapping […]

Kyle Finnegan Saves Third Game Saturday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan completed his third save Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, setting down all three men he faced. He did not record a strikeout. Finnegan has inherited the closer role with Brad Hand having been dealt to Toronto, and he's been quite successful with the job around one blown save that […]

Adam Ottavino Saves Eighth Game

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino recorded the save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, coming on in the bottom of the eighth inning and setting down the three Toronto Blue Jays he faced in order with one strikeout. Ottavino now has eight saves on the season to go with his 3.65 ERA, […]

Matt Barnes Blows Game One, Earns Win In Game Two

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes pitched in both ends of Saturday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, and had very different results each time. In the first game, Barnes took the blown save, allowing a walk-off home run to the first batter he faced, Marcus Semien. In the nightcap, Barnes managed to escape […]