Wade Davis Earns His Second Save On Saturday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Wade Davis recorded the final out in the team's 9-8 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday to earn his second save of the year. Greg Holland started out the ninth inning, but was removed after allowing two runs and recording two outs. Davis has struggled to the tune of […]

Greg Holland Unable To Close Out Saturday's Game

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland received yet another save opportunity on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, but he was unable to convert it. He entered the game in the ninth inning while the team was winning 9-6. He pitched 2/3 of an inning and allowed two hits, two walks and two earned runs […]

Drew Rasmussen Throws Three Innings On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen allowed one run on one hit while striking out three across three innings during Saturday's 8-2 win over the Guardians. He didn't factor into the decision. The 25-year-old was efficient in his second career start on Saturday, throwing 35 pitches, firing 25 for strikes. He continues to be used […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 25th 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 […]

Adam Ottavino Blows Save, Takes Loss Saturday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino didn't have his best night Saturday, yielding two runs on three hits and no walks in just a third of an inning of work to give up the lead in a 4-3 defeat against the New York Yankees He was saddled with his third loss and fourth blown […]

Heath Hembree Picks Up Second Save In As Many Days

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Heath Hembree threw a scoreless ninth inning to save a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Hembree did not allow a base-runner in the outing while picking up his second save in as many days. The veteran right-hander has been excellent of late, posting a 1.23 ERA, four saves, […]

R.J. Alaniz Placed On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher R.J. Alaniz (calf) landed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The righty left Friday's matchup against St. Louis because of a left calf strain, which isn't pleasant news, primarily since he just got the big league call nearly a week ago. Nonetheless, the 29-year-old hasn't done much this season during […]

Yimi Garcia Earns A Save On Saturday

Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia picked up his 15th save of the season in Saturday's win over the San Diego Padres. Garcia was tasked with protecting a 3-2 lead and pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing a leadoff walk but later recording a double play (that was called due to base runner interference, after a […]

Sean Poppen Promoted From Durham

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Sean Poppen was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday. The 27-year-old righty was acquired from Pittsburgh back in May for cash and has played relatively well during his limited time in Durham. However, he doesn't have much fantasy value, so managers can surely keep him off the roster unless he finds […]

Mitch White Recalled From Oklahoma City

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Mitch White was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. He will take the place of Jimmie Sherfy (elbow), who is currently on the 10-day injured list because of elbow inflammation. The 26-year-old has a 3.93 ERA throughout 13 appearances on the big league bump this season. Nonetheless, he doesn't […]

Jimmie Sherfy Lands On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jimmie Sherfy (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 29-year-old right-hander is currently dealing with elbow inflammation, unfortunate news considering he was recently claimed off waivers. Nonetheless, Sherfy hasn't played well during his brief tenure in L.A. so far, currently sitting on a 4.15 ERA throughout four outings […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The second half of the baseball season is well underway, and with it, your hopes for a fantasy baseball championship. I don't have much time or energy this week due to a medical emergency in the family, but I still want to get some […]

Aroldis Chapman Notches 18th Save

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman picked up his 18th save of the season in Saturday's win over the Red Sox. Chapman surrendered a walk and a hit, at one point dealing with runners on second and third, but he struck out a pair to notch the save. The hard-throwing lefty was able to […]

Alec Mills Goes Five Innings In No-Decision

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills went five innings and recorded a no-decision in Saturday's contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mills allowed three hits, two runs, two walks and recorded one strikeout. Mills started the season in the bullpen, but he has been in the rotation since June 15 when Trevor Williams landed on the […]

Mets And Pirates Talking About Potential Trade

The New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates have recently talked about a potential trade, with the focus of the talks being on Pirates' second baseman Adam Frazier, relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez and starting pitcher Tyler Anderson, according to Greg Amsinger of MLB Network. Amsinger adds that in these talks, Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds appears to […]

Carlos Carrasco Set For Another Minor League Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) isn't set to return to the Majors just yet. The veteran hasn't pitched for the Mets yet this season due to a torn hamstring. He's made two rehab starts so far and is set to make another start in the minors this weekend. Carrasco pitched to a […]

Daniel Bard Blows The Save But Gets The Win

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard blew the save but got the win on Friday when he allowed one run on two hits with two walks and three strikeouts over one inning in a 9-6 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. This was a back-and-forth contest between the Rockies and the Dodgers. Sam Hilliard smacked a […]

Seth Lugo Records Seventh Hold Friday

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo recorded his seventh hold of the season Friday, allowing no runs on one hit while striking out one in one inning of work against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is Lugo's second straight scoreless outing after allowing six runs in the two appearances prior. Despite the recent hiccups, […]

Trevor May Records Eighth Hold

New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May recorded his eighth hold of the year Friday night, throwing a clean inning with two strikeouts against the Toronto Blue Jays in a 3-0 victory. May has given up earned runs in just one of his last 15 games, with a 1.23 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts […]

Phillips Valdez Strikes Out Seven Friday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Phillips Valdez was forced into early action Friday after Eduardo Rodriguez left with migraine symptoms, and he came through in a big way, throwing three shutout innings allowing only one hit and one walk while striking out seven New York Yankees. Valdez has just one save and two holds in […]

Paul Sewald Scores Sixth Relief Win

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald earned his sixth win of the season Friday, throwing 1 1/3 innings and only giving up a walk while striking out three batters. Sewald has carved out a nice role for himself as the primary setup man in Seattle, with seven holds and three saves, and the wins just […]

Kendall Graveman Locks Up 10th Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman has been an ace out of the bullpen all season, and he finally reached the 10-save plateau on Friday against the Oakland Athletics. Graveman allowed one walk and recorded two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning in the 4-3 Mariners victory. Graveman has a 0.87 ERA and 0.71 WHIP […]

Tyler Wells Lands On Injured List

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive July 20. The 26-year-old has been a nice pickup has a Rule 5 selection for the Orioles. He is posting a 3.92 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 55/9 K/BB ratio across 43 2/3 innings in 29 relief appearances. Wells is dealing […]

Craig Stammen Activated From Paternity List

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen (personal) has been activated off the paternity list following a short stint away from the team. He ended up missing three games, but is back as a main piece in the Padres bullpen. Stammen is posting a 2.78 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 52/8 K/BB ratio across 55 innings […]

Nick Anderson Tosses Scoreless Outing During Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson (elbow) looked sharp during his rehab appearance on Friday. He threw one scoreless inning with a pair of strikeouts at the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate. The veteran righty has been sidelined all season due to a partially torn UCL. The hope is that Anderson can return to […]

Edwin Diaz Gets Back On Track Friday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz came through against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night, setting down the opposition in order with one strikeout to earn his 20th save of the season. The strong outing is a relief for both Mets fans and fantasy managers, who saw Diaz allow runs in each of his […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 17 Waiver Wire

The All-Star break is now behind us and the trade deadline is quickly approaching. Let's use a car metaphor: the All-Star break is in the rear view mirror and the trade deadline is a semi coming right at you on a one-lane road as you suddenly realize you are driving the wrong way and there […]

Five Undervalued Standout Pitchers - Maddux Plate Discipline

“The key to pitching is to have the ability to throw a strike when they’re taking and throw a ball when the hitter is swinging.” - Greg Maddux Using my weighted plate discipline index statistic - the Maddux Plate Discipline Index (mPDI) - we can enumerate the percentage of time in which pitchers demonstrate the […]

Raisel Iglesias Blows Save Friday

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias blew his fourth save of the season while also taking the loss on Friday night against the Minnesota Twins. He gave up one run with no strikeouts or walks while allowing an inherited runner to score from first base. It was his first blown save since June 11. Iglesias […]

Taylor Rogers Records Ninth Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers locked down the victory for his team over the Angels Friday. Rogers fired 14 of 18 pitches for strikes, fanning a pair of batters in earning his ninth save of the season. It hasn't been the best month for the southpaw, who has yielded six earned runs in 8 […]