Craig Kimbrel Traded To White Sox

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has been traded to the Chicago White Sox, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. There is currently no word yet on what the return for the Cubs will be. Kimbrel has been one of the best closers in baseball for some time, and over 39 appearances this year, he […]

Trade Deadline Analysis - Relievers On The Move

The trade deadline is here! Yet, unlike in years past, we don't have to wait until hours before the deadline to get our fix. We've seen some monster names traded away already, like Max Scherzer, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and other players that aren't on the Nationals. However, for today's article, I'm just going to […]

Michael Fulmer Gaining Interest Prior To Deadline

The Detroit Tigers have had discussions with several teams about potentially trading relief pitcher Michael Fulmer, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Fulmer split closing duties earlier this year with Gregory Soto, and over 27 games this season he is 4-4 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.262 WHIP and 25.6 percent strikeout rate over 42 […]

Raisel Iglesias Being Made Available By Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have made relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias available for a trade, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Iglesias now joins what is a hot trade market for relief pitchers, after going 7-4 with 21 saves, a 3.23 ERA, 0.908 WHIP and 38.6 percent strikeout rate over 47 1/3 innings of work […]

Tyler Chatwood Designated For Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tyler Chatwood was designated for assignment on Friday to make room for the newly acquired Jose Berrios, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Chatwood hasn't had great numbers this year, going 1-2 with a 5.46 ERA, 1.429 WHIP and 25.6 percent strikeout rate over 28 innings of work. Any […]

Daniel Norris Traded To Milwaukee Brewers

Updating an earlier reports, Detroit Tigers relief pitcher has been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for starting pitcher Reese Olson, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Norris has looked better on the mound over the last month, posting a 3.24 ERA, 0.720 WHIP and 29 percent strikeout rate over 8 1/3 innings of […]

Mark Melancon Regaining Confidence

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon preserved a 3-0 victory Thursday against the Colorado Rockies, collecting his 32nd save. The veteran right-hander worked around a one-out double by shortstop Trevor Story and avoided any further damage in the painless outing. After a rough stretch last month, Melancon has surrendered just two hits in his last […]

White Sox Involved In Discussions For Craig Kimbrel

The Chicago White Sox are in the midst of discussions with the Chicago Cubs to potentially acquire relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, according to David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago. This comes a day after the White Sox acquired relief pitcher Ryan Tepera from their crosstown rivals, as they continue to look for bullpen help. There […]

Milwaukee Brewers Are In Talks For Daniel Norris

The Milwaukee Brewers are in talks with the Detroit Tigers to acquire relief pitcher Daniel Norris, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Norris has had a rough start to the season, but had looked better on the mound in the month of July, where he posted a 3.24 ERA, 0.720 WHIP and 29 percent strikeout […]

Rays Are Interested In Kris Bryant, Craig Kimbrel

The Tampa Bay Rays are expressing interest in Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant and relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, and could trade for one or both of them, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal adds that there's no indication a deal is close to being completed, but the Rays now appear to be in […]

Pirates Acquire Abrahan Gutierrez From Phillies

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired catcher Abrahan Gutierrez from the Philadelphia Phillies for relief pitcher Braeden Ogle on Friday, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. Gutierrez was one of the prospects Pittsburgh was set to acquire in the Tyler Anderson trade with Philadelphia that fell apart after concerns were brought up over the medical reports of […]

White Sox Sign Reliever Kyle Crick

The Chicago White Sox have signed relief pitcher Kyle Crick to a minor league deal. He was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates, but surprisingly didn't draw any interest. The righty reliever will now get a chance with a new organization. Crick has posted a 4.43 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 24.3 innings with […]

Alexander Wells Takes Loss Thursday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Alexander Wells fell to 1-1 in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers. Wells pitched 5 innings, allowing four runs on seven hits (including a two-run home run) and three walks with four strikeouts. The 24-year-old has now made two starts and two relief appearances for the O's this season and owns a […]

Rays Acquire Shawn Armstrong From Orioles

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong has been dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays. In exchange for Armstrong, the Orioles will receive cash considerations. Armstrong has an 8.55 ERA over 20 appearances for the Orioles this season. He was removed from the 40-man roster last month, but has pitched well in the minors. Armstrong could […]

Michael Fulmer Closes Out Thursday's Victory

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer was called upon to close out the team's 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. He pitched a perfect ninth inning, striking out the side while allowing no walks or hits. Fulmer returned from the injured list earlier this week and has made two appearances since then, allowing […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 18 Waiver Wire

With the trade deadline in just a few hours, much of this article may be irrelevant by the end of the day. But it seems like several teams are trying to get ahead of the deadline and we've already seen some bullpen movement. A team with a solid closer picked up another solid closer. A […]

Announcing This Year's Fantasy Busts - The Bigger Picture

The second half of the MLB season is about two weeks deep and the trade deadline brings a flurry of activity that will shake up rosters. Last week, I advised being proactive to prepare for prospects or under-the-radar players who may jump into the starting lineup or rotation. This week, let's get reactive. While you […]

Daniel Bard Allows Two Runs In Loss

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard took the loss on Thursday when he allowed two runs on one hit with a walk and two strikeouts in a 3-0 loss to the Padres. Bard entered the ball game in the bottom of the eighth inning with the Rockies trailing 1-0. He was tasked with keeping the […]

Kyle Finnegan Saves First Career Game

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan pitched a clean inning in game one of the team's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, earning his first career save in the process. He struck out two batters. Finnegan has been excellent lately with six consecutive scoreless outings, and with Brad Hand and Daniel Hudson on the move, […]

Daniel Hudson Traded To Padres

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson has been traded to the San Diego Padres, according to Robert Murray of Fan Sided. Hudson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list earlier Wednesday, so his first appearance with the Friars should come in August once cleared. The 34-year-old is in the midst of a stellar season, posting […]

Aaron Sanchez Activated From Injured List Thursday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Aaron Sanchez was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday after recovering from right biceps tightness. Sanchez made just six starts for the Giants before landing on the IL in early May, but had a solid 3.18 ERA. He will shift to the bullpen with the Giants' rotation currently full, which […]

Terry Francona Steps Away For Remainder Of 2021

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona is stepping away for the remainder of the season to focus on mental health issues, effective immediately. DeMarlo Hale will serve as acting manager. Tito will have his hip replaced on Monday, and 5-to-6 weeks after that he"ll have a permanent rod in his foot. When asked about his future […]

Hector Santiago Suspended 80 Games

Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for exogenous Testosterone, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of MLB's Drug and Treatment Program. What a year for Hector Santiago, who was suspended 10 games earlier in the year for a foreign substance and now 80 games for PEDs. The 33-year-old […]

Diego Castillo Traded To The Mariners

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded right-hander Diego Castillo to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-hander JT Chargois and third baseman Austin Shenton. Seattle recently traded closer Kendall Graveman and now acquired his replacement in Diego Castillo. The 27-year-old has been terrific as the Rays closer in 2021, converting 14-of-16 save chances to go […]

David Price Struggles On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price struggled in Thursday's start versus the San Francisco Giants. Price had control issues this afternoon and allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), three walks and struck out two. Price worked mostly out of the bullpen and as an opener, but he has now made three straight starts […]

Alec Mills Tosses Six Innings In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills picked up his fourth loss of the season on Thursday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Mills went six innings and allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), zero walks and failed to record a strikeout. Mills opened the season as a relief pitcher, but has been starting with the Cubs […]

Carlos Hernandez Pitches Six Scoreless Innings On Thursday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Carlos Hernandez had his best outing of the year against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out four. He earned the win to improve to 2-1 on the year. This was his third start and his longest outing […]

Pete Fairbanks' MRI Results Come Back "Pretty Clean"

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder) had his MRI come back with "pretty clean" results after his early exit on Wednesday with shoulder inflammation, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Manager Kevin Cash said that the team got "pretty good news" from the MRI, and they are optimistic that he […]

Ryan Tepera Traded To White Sox

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Tepera has been traded to the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Bailey Horn, the White Sox announced on Twitter Thursday. The White Sox get the bullpen upgrade that they needed in Tepera, who has been one of the best relievers in baseball over the last two years with a 3.23 […]

Blue Jays Acquire Brad Hand

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired relief pitcher Brad Hand in a trade with the Washington Nationals. Toronto sent catcher Riley Adams to Washington in return. Hand has pitched to a 3.59 ERA and a 4.33 FIP, 21 saves, 42 strikeouts, and 18 walks in 42.2 innings for the Nationals this year. This could be […]