Yimi Garcia Reportedly Likely To Be Traded

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia is reportedly "likely to be dealt" according to a tweet from SportsGrid's Craig Mish. Garcia has pitched to a 3.47 ERA and a 4.17 FIP in 36.1 innings so far for Miami. He's also struck out 35 batters and walked 15 while registering 15 saves. If he's traded to […]

Cincinnati Reds Acquire Justin Wilson And Luis Cessa

The Cincinnati Reds acquired relief pitchers Justin Wilson and Luis Cessa from the New York Yankees on Tuesday night for a player to be named later. Wilson struggled in 18 innings for the Yankees in 2021, posting a 7.50 ERA and a 4.72 FIP to go along with 15 strikeouts and nine walks. Cessa, meanwhile, […]

Mychal Givens Reportedly Traded To The Reds

Relief pitcher Mychal Givens has reportedly been traded to the Cincinnati Reds. Givens has thrown 29.2 innings for the Rockies this year, pitching to a 2.73 ERA and a 4.67 FIP while striking out 34 batters and walking 14. He could be a candidate to see a few save opportunities for Cincinnati with Lucas Sims […]

Pirates Get Two Prospects From Seattle For Tyler Anderson

The Pittsburgh Pirates received catcher Carter Bins and pitcher Joaquin Tejada from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for starting pitcher Tyler Anderson, the team announced on Twitter. Over 51 games between High-A and Double-A, Bins has slashed .244/.399/.433 with eight home runs, three steals, 35 RBI and 51 runs scored. Tejada is a 17-year-old pitcher […]

Jake McGee Earns 21st Save Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee picked up his 21st save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. McGee pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning to preserve a one-run lead with no strikeouts. The veteran has been a solid presence in the Giants' bullpen and in fantasy managers' lineups, converting all but […]

Tyler Rogers Earns Win Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers picked up his second win of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. Rogers entered to pitch the top of the eighth inning with the game tied. He allowed no runs on a single and a double with a strikeout. The Giants were able to score […]

Ian Kennedy Locks Down 16th Save

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Ian Kennedy continued his stellar work out of the bullpen on Tuesday. He threw a scoreless inning with two strikeouts and no hits allowed in the 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The veteran reliever notched his 16th save in 17 attempts this season. Kennedy is posting a 2.51 ERA and […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 28th 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 […]

Alex Reyes Saves His 24th Game On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes saved his 24th game of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Cleveland. Reyes came into the ninth inning with a two-run lead and pitched a scoreless inning, hitting a batter with a pitch but not allowing a hit or a walk. Reyes lowered his ERA to 1.93 and […]

Kyle Finnegan Posts Fifth Consecutive Scoreless Outing

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan threw a scoreless frame against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday night on his third consecutive day of action. He now has five scoreless outings in a row, and has only allowed a run once in his last 11 appearances. He also collected his 11th hold in Tuseday's 6-4 victory. With […]

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 […]