Darren O'Day To Have Season-Ending Surgery Wednesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Darren O'Day (hamstring) will have season-ending surgery to repair a left hamstring injury. O'Day signed a $2.5 million deal in the offseason with the Yankees but has been limited to just 12 games this season due to a shoulder injury and the hamstring ailment. The 38-year-old reliever is reportedly contemplating […]

Craig Stammen Lands On Paternity List

The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Craig Stammen on the paternity leave list on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Miguel Diaz from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Stammen will only be away from the team for a few days. The 37-year-old reliever doesn't have much fantasy appeal in a middle-relief role, but he's been […]

Devin Williams, Brad Boxberger Play Catch Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams (elbow) and Brad Boxberger (shoulder) had successful throwing sessions on Tuesday. Williams is hopeful his injured list stint will be for the minimum 10 days, while Boxberger is confident he won't land on the injured list. Williams is dealing with some minor elbow discomfort, so hopefully fantasy managers will […]

Trevor May Locks Down Second Save In As Many Days

On Monday, New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May picked up his second save in as many days closing out the Mets 15-11 win over the Reds in 11 innings. May was called on to get the final two outs of the game in the 11th inning after closer Edwin Diaz blew yet another save […]

Lou Trivino Earns Six-Out Save Versus Angels On Monday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino pitched the final two innings of Monday's win over the Angels to earn his 15th save of the season. Trivino did allow a run to score, however, it was only his second earned run since May 5 as he's been excellent in the closer role for the A's. Jake […]

Edwin Diaz Blows Third Straight Save Opportunity

Called on to preserve a one-run lead in the ninth inning on Monday against the Reds, New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz failed to get the job done once again. In one inning of work, Diaz gave up one earned run on one walk and one hit, though he did strike out two. The […]

Josh Hader Struggling With A 7.71 ERA In July

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader had been absolutely fantastic this year before the calendar turned to July. He entered this month with a minuscule season-long ERA of 0.55. However, thanks to a 7.71 ERA over 4.2 innings this month, Hader now has a season-long ERA of 1.45. Hader has allowed at least one earned run […]

Reyes Moronta To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (flexor strain) was scheduled to throw a bullpen session at Triple-A Sacramento this past Sunday and is supposed to begin a rehab assignment early next week. Moronta missed the 2020 season with a right shoulder strain and has pitched just 4 innings this season before landing on the […]

Ryan Pressly Nails Down 17th Save

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly worked a spotless ninth inning for his 17th save of the season Monday against the Indians. The right-hander picked up his fifth save of the month and lowered his ERA to a sparkling 1.38. Pressly has not allowed a run since June 15 and his 0.79 WHIP makes him an […]

Alec Mills Hurt By Bad Defense In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills only lasted four innings in Monday's loss versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Mills fell victim to back-to-back errors by Javier Baez in the bottom of the fourth inning and finished with a line of five hits, five runs (one earned), two walks and struck out six on the evening. […]

Andrew Bellatti Gives Up Five Runs After Being Called Up

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Andrew Bellatti was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville before Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. He pitched at the big league level for the first time since 2015. It's a nice story, but it didn't have a happy ending: Bellatti allowed five runs on five hits while getting just four outs. […]

Ross Detwiler Gets Annihilated On Monday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Ross Detwiler, the starting pitcher in Monday's bullpen game, was thoroughly embarrassed by the Washington Nationals. Detwiler recorded just one inning of work, getting three outs while allowing eight runs on seven hits, giving up four home runs. Detwiler gave up four runs in the first inning and then was left […]

Padres-Braves Postponed Monday

The game between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday at 12:20 pm ET and 5:20 pm ET. The scheduled starters on Monday -- Right-hander Yu Darvish for the Padres and left-hander Kyle […]

Hansel Robles Picks Up 10th Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Hansel Robles notched his 10th save of the season in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Robles entered the game in the seventh inning and allowed the runner on second to score but managed to preserve the lead, striking out a pair in the process. The hard-throwing righty lowered […]

Griffin Jax Fans Six In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins pitcher Griffin Jax put together his best outing of the season in Monday's victory over the Chicago White Sox. Jax didn't factor into the decision, having lasted just four innings, but he kept a potent offense off the scoreboard in allowing just one run on one hit. The 26-year-old righty struck out six […]

Luis Rojas Hit With Two-Game Suspension

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas has been suspended for two games by Major League Baseball for his actions during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates when he got into an argument with the home plate umpire. Rojas will not appeal his suspension and will begin serving it on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. The […]

Pirates Acquire Dillon Peters, DFA Kyle Crick

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-hander Dillon Peters from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday and have assigned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. In a corresponding move, the team designated right-hander Kyle Crick for assignment. Peters has not pitched in the big leagues this year and allowed three earned runs on two homers in just 1 2/3 […]

Danny Coulombe Reinstated From Paternity List

Minnesota Twins pitcher Danny Coulombe was reinstated from the paternity list on Monday ahead of the doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Coulombe was with his family for the birth of his second son but will be back in action and will presumably appear in relief of scheduled starter Griffin Jax in the first game […]

Victor Gonzalez Back From The Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated relief pitcher Victor Gonzalez (foot) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Jake Reed to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Gonzalez landed on the injured list with plantar fasciitis, but he's back and ready to go for the Dodgers bullpen in the second half of […]

Mark Melancon's Seat Warming Up

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon recorded just one out before suffering a walk-off loss Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Tabbed to preserve a tie game, the veteran right-hander struck out the first batter before permitting a single and hit batter. Second baseman Alcides Escobar then singled to send the crowd home happy. After appearing […]

Chad Green Records 12th Hold

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings to notch his 12th hold of the season in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. Green entered the game with runners on second and third, inducing two quick outs on eight pitches to work out of the jam. He then tossed […]

Bryan Shaw Records Save Sunday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Bryan Shaw threw a perfect ninth inning while striking out one to record his second save of the season in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. Do not read too much into this as Shaw was only brought into this save situation since both Emmanuel Clase and James Karinchak each […]

Pete Fairbanks Notches Fifth Save On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks allowed one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Sunday's 7-5 win over the Braves. He entered the game in the ninth inning and made things interesting by yielding a one-out single to Ozzie Albies. The Rays right-hander bounced back and struck […]

A.J. Minter Optioned To Triple-A Gwinnett On Sunday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following Sunday's game, the team announced on Twitter. Minter has been struggling all year long in Atlanta, posting a 4.86 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 33 1/3 innings of work. July has been his worst month of the season, as he's allowed three runs […]

Mychal Givens Gets The Win On Sunday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Mychal Givens earned the win on Sunday when he allowed one unearned run on one hit with a walk and three strikeouts over one inning in a 6-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. The Rockies held a 3-2 lead heading into the eighth inning on Sunday before Carlos Estevez coughed up […]

Hector Neris Slams Door On Marlins For 12th Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris pitched a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn his 12th save of the season Sunday versus the Marlins. Closer intrigue in Philly? Perhaps. Ranger Suarez had earned the previous three saves for the Phillies and, since he pitched each of the last two days, was likely unavailable […]

David Price Pitches Well In Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price went four innings in Sunday's start versus the Colorado Rockies. Price allowed two hits, one run, one walk and struck out four on the afternoon. Price got the start with Clayton Kershaw (forearm) and Trevor Bauer (administrative leave) both sidelined. Sunday was the veterans longest outing of the […]

Kenley Jansen Blows Third Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen blew his third save of the season on Sunday versus the Colorado Rockies. Jansen allowed two hits, one run, zero walks and failed to record a strikeout in his one inning of work. Jansen's run would tie the game 4-4 and send it to extra innings. Despite the blown […]

Brad Hand Blows Save, Earns Cheap Win Sunday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand couldn't find the strike zone Sunday against the San Diego Padres, allowing one run on a hit and three walks en route to a blown save. He did record all three outs via strikeout, and was fortunate to earn the win when the Nats pushed another run across in […]

John Curtiss Gives Up A Long Ball On Sunday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher John Curtiss (neck) was activated off the injured list before Saturday's game and appeared in Saturday and Sunday's games against the Philadelphia Phillies. On Saturday, he pitched a scoreless inning, allowing a hit and recording a strikeout. On Sunday, he allowed a solo home run to Didi Gregorius, but got the […]