Brad Hand Secures 21st Save

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand secured his 21st save of the year Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing no runs and no hits in one inning of work while striking out one batter. Third time was the charm for Hand, who blew saves on both Sunday and Monday before finally coming through on […]

Liam Hendriks Secures 25th Save

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks worked a 1-2-3 inning to secure his 25th save on the season against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Hendriks recorded one strikeout in the outing and he has now recorded 71 strikeouts in 44 1/3 innings with a 2.44 ERA. Hendriks remains one of the best closers in […]

Joe Kelly Could Be Ready On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (hamstring) isn't available on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants after injuring his hamstring on Sunday, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, the Dodgers are hopeful that Kelly will be ready to go on Wednesday. The veteran right-hander is a key component in a setup role in the […]

Hector Santiago Returns From Suspension Tuesday

Seattle Mariners left-hander Hector Santiago has finished his 10-game suspension after being found with an illegal substance on his glove last month. The Mariners have been down to 25 players since July 3, the first day of Santiago's suspension. Santiago has pitched well out of the bullpen for the Mariners and has helped keep them […]

Mychal Givens Becoming A Trade Target

Colorado Rockies reliever Mychal Givens has become a possible trade target for contending teams, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. The Rockies, who are in the midst of another down season, will certainly be sellers at the deadline, and Givens is one of their more valuable trade chips. He has posted a 2.73 ERA, 27.4 K%, […]

Nick Tropeano Optioned To Triple-A

New York Mets pitcher Nick Tropeano was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after serving as the 27th man for Monday's game against the Braves. He didn't appear in either contest of Monday's doubleheader and was sent back down to clear roster space. The 30-year-old owns a 2.25 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and two strikeouts over eight innings […]

Red Sox-Blue Jays Postponed Tuesday Due To Rain

Tuesday's game between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled for Wednesday as part of a doubleheader. Robbie Ray is set to face Garrett Richards in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader starting at 2:10 p.m. EST. Fantasy managers should adjust their daily […]

Kendall Graveman, Rafael Montero Traded To Houston

The Seattle Mariners have traded pitchers Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero to the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Abraham Toro and right-hander Joe Smith. The Astros upgrade their bullpen by acquiring Seattle's top reliever in Graveman. He has been fantastic this season, posting a 0.82 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 34:8 K:BB across 33 innings […]

Devin Williams Back From The Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers activated relief pitcher Devin Williams (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Angel Perdomo to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Williams missed exactly 10 days on the injured list with minor right elbow discomfort, and he will return to being a key cog as a setup man […]

Tigers Activate Michael Fulmer From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers activated right-hander Michael Fulmer (spine) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and designated left-hander Ian Krol for assignment in a corresponding move. Fulmer missed a month with a right cervical spine strain, and he's expected to return in a relief role for Detroit after he excelled there before his injury. Fulmer […]

Michael King Remains Shut Down From Throwing

New York Yankees pitcher Michael King (finger) saw a hand specialist on Tuesday and it has been determined he will be shut down from throwing for another week, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. King smashed his finger between weights at the team's facilities and has been sidelined for nearly a month at this […]

Royals Unlikely To Trade Away Key Players

The Kansas City Royals are unlikely to trade away any of their key players prior to Friday's trade deadline, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. General Manager Dayton Moore said that the team is building for 2022, and that he does not expect the Royals to trade away any of the key contributors for next […]

Taylor Rogers Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left middle finger strain Tuesday. Rogers suffered the injury during an appearance in Monday's game, throwing a wild pitch and immediately exiting the game. It's unfortunate timing for the All-Star southpaw, who was expected to be an attractive target […]

Cubs Option Keegan Thompson

The Chicago Cubs have optioned relief pitcher Keegan Thompson to Triple-A Iowa. Thompson has been a pleasant surprise for the Cubs in his rookie year out of the bullpen, but it looks like the Cubs are looking to get him stretched out. The most likely starter to be dealt by the Cubs is Zach Davies […]

Richard Rodriguez A Possibility For Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are a possibility to land Pittsburgh Pirates closer Richard Rodriguez after they've had trouble getting traction on Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel at last check. The Pirates are interested in Philadelphia's young catcher Rafael Marchan. The Toronto Blue Jays are also involved with Rodriguez as they look to fortify their bullpen. Rodriguez […]

Paul Sewald Saves Fourth Game

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald recorded his four save of the year Monday, shutting down the three Astros he faced in order with one strikeout to preserve an 11-8 comeback win. Sewald now has a 2.30 ERA, a 0.89 WHIP, and a whopping 54 strikeouts in 31 1/3 innings. With the Mariners rising up […]

Taylor Rogers Suffers Finger Sprain

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers (finger) left his outing on Monday against the Detroit Tigers with a left middle finger sprain. Rogers threw a wild pitch and immediately walked off the field, so there's a good chance this injury will require a trip to the injured list for the left-hander. The 30-year-old was an […]

Tyler Wells Could Close When Healthy

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Tyler Wells (tendinitis) said that he would like to get the chance to close games for the O's when he returns from the injured list with right wrist tendinitis, per MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko. The 26-year-old's last four appearances prior to his IL stint all came in the ninth inning, though none […]

Jose Alvarado Walks Three In Latest Shaky Outing

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado pitched a scoreless sixth inning despite three walks on Monday against the Nationals. Alvarado did pick up a strikeout as he remains a strong strikeout pitcher with a 28.6 percent K-rate on the season. All those whiffs come at a price, however, as Alvarado continues to walk too many […]

Gregory Soto Tagged With His Second Loss

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Gregory Soto had a rough outing against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Soto entered the game in the ninth inning and went on to pitch into the 10th, before the Twins put the game away on a walk-off single from Max Kepler. Soto pitched 1 2/3 innings in total, allowing one […]

Andrew Chafin Traded To A's

The Oakland Athletics have traded for relief pitcher Andrew Chafin and cash from the Chicago Cubs. Minor leaguers Greg Deichmann and Daniel Palencia will head back to the Cubs in the deal. Chafin represents a needed boost to the A's bullpen as he's got a 2.06 ERA, a 0.84 WHIP, and has 17 holds this […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Week 18

We’re less than a week away from the 2021 MLB trade deadline so it could be a busy week for rookies and prospects. The impending moves could also have significant impacts on the potential playing times ahead for many near-MLB-ready players. However, keep in mind that trading top prospects has become far less common than […]

Edwin Diaz Strikes Out The Side For Save 22

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz was in dominant form in the second half of Monday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, setting down all three batters he faced via the strikeout to secure his 22nd save of the season. Diaz has now posted three consecutive scoreless outings, during which he has struck out seven […]

Brad Hand Blows Yet Another Save Monday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand blew another save Monday, giving up three runs on two hits and a walk in just a third of an inning to the Philadelphia Phillies, yielding a walk-off three-run home run to Andrew McCutchen. It's his second consecutive day with a blown save, and his third consecutive outing when […]

Matt Barnes Saves 22nd Game Monday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes continued his impressive season Monday, locking up his 22nd save of the year with a one-two-three inning against the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not strike out a batter. Barnes is on a streak of six consecutive outings without giving up an earned run, and he's dropped his […]

Taylor Rogers Exits Monday With Apparent Hand Injury

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers (hand) exited Monday's game early with an apparent hand injury, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Park reports that the ball slipped out of Rogers' hand during a pitch, and he was indicating something on his pitching hand before exiting the game with a trainer. There's no word yet […]

Nationals Open To Trading Everyone Except Juan Soto

The Washington Nationals are open to trading anyone on their roster with the exception of outfielder Juan Soto, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. This includes starting pitcher Max Scherzer — who has expressed that he is open to being traded but will make use of his 10-5 rights to veto trades if necessary […]

Michael Fulmer Nearing Return From Injured List

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (neck) is getting close to a return from the injured list, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Stavenhagen reports that Fulmer met with manager AJ Hinch on Monday, and the team is deciding whether he will be activated soon or if he will get one more rehab outing […]

Andrew Chafin On The Verge Of Being Traded To Oakland

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Chafin is on the verge of being traded to the Oakland Athletics, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. There's no word yet on what the return would be, but Chafin would be a solid boost to Oakland's bullpen, as he is 0-2 with a 2.06 ERA, 0.839 WHIP and […]

Michael Lorenzen Could Be Back Quicker Than Expected

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) is making progress in his attempts to rehab an injured hamstring. Lorenzen threw off of a mound on Saturday and was able to run 30-yard sprints and could be activated from the injured list in a week or two. The right-hander initially feared that his season was over when […]