Andres Munoz Tallies Four Out Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz was called upon to tally a four-out save on Saturday evening. Munoz hit the first batter he faced and then threw a wild pitch, which caused a runner to score (unearned), but he proceeded to get out of the eighth by striking out the next batter to limit the […]

Zack Littell Tosses Seven Shutout Innings In Win Over Reds

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zack Littell (4-7) allowed three hits while striking out five over seven scoreless innings in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He collected his fourth victory of the season. It was the fourth time in his career he made it seven innings. The 28-year-old threw 96 pitches, landing 60 for […]

Carlos Estevez Traded To Philadelphia Phillies

The Los Angeles Angels traded relief pitcher Carlos Estevez to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The Angels will be acquiring top pitching prospects George Klassen and Samuel Aldegheri from Philadelphia. Aldegheri is Philadelphia's #23 prospect and has posted a 3.23 ERA in 78 IP between Single-A and Double-A this season. Klassen is Philadelphia's #28 prospect […]

Milwaukee Brewers Bryan Hudson To 15-Day IL With Oblique Strain

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Bryan Hudson has been placed on the 15-day IL with a left oblique strain, according to the team. The Brewers recalled lefthander Tyler Jay from Triple-A Nashville to take his roster spot. Hudson has been a revelation for the Brewers this season, earning four wins while posting a 1.60 ERA, a 0.75 […]

Ranger Suarez Heading To Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez is being placed on the 15-day injured list due to lower back soreness. The move is retroactive to July 24 while left-hander Kolby Allard has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Suarez's spot on the 26-man roster. The 28-year-old has been among the biggest fantasy surprises this season […]

Nate Pearson Traded To The Cubs

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Nate Pearson has been traded to the Chicago Cubs, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com. Pearson has struggled this season with a 5.63 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and a 17:51 BB:K ratio across 40 innings. The 27-year-old has typically been deployed in the seventh and eighth innings of games. Despite his […]

Yankees Pursuing Tanner Scott

The New York Yankees are one of six contending teams said to be prominently involved in trade talks for Miami Marlins All-Star left-hander Tanner Scott, who hasn't allowed an earned run since June 13 and is the most coveted closer on this year's trade market. The Baltimore Orioles, Scott's former team, are among five more […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Max Fried, Ozzie Albies, Josh Jung, Mason Miller, Royce Lewis and more...

This past week, Ozzie Albies injured his left wrist. After testing, it showed that he fractured his left wrist. The Braves put him on the IL and gave him a timeline of about eight weeks to return. The normal time to return from this type of injury is anywhere between six to eight weeks. The […]

When Will Mason Miller Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The Oakland Athletics are a bad team with some young talent that has drawn the interest of other MLB contenders at the trade deadline. However, their outstanding young closer, Mason Miller, won't be going anywhere at the deadline as he will be on the IL for a while with a fractured left pinky finger. But […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Zack Gelof, Tyler Fitzgerald, A.J. Puk, River Ryan, Daniel Hudson, Jackson Jobe

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire articles. The second half of the season has started, and we are already a week away from turning the calendar page to August. It's time to build those fantasy rosters for the championship run. Today, we will review our mid-week waiver rankings for Week 18 -- July 22 […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Gavin Lux, Ben Rice, Evan Phillips, and More

The All-Star break may be over, but the fantasy baseball season is not. Two months is a lot of time to lock in and stay on the ball. Most H2H league matchups should have another month in the regular season. Knowing who is on the up or down is crucial right now because nothing is […]

Mets Acquire Ryne Stanek From The Mariners

After acquiring right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia from the Toronto Blue Jays earlier on Friday, the Seattle Mariners traded right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek to the New York Mets on Friday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Rhylan Thomas, according to a league source. Thomas was listed by MLB Pipeline as New York's No. 30 prospect. The 33-year-old […]

Rays Acquire Cole Sulser From The Mets

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to make moves and acquired right-hander Cole Sulser from the New York Mets on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Sulser has been optioned to Triple-A Durham. The Rays got things started by dealing outfielder Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night and also sent right-hander Zach Eflin […]

Gregory Santos Could Be Available On Saturday

Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Gregory Santos (knee) underwent an MRI exam that "came back OK," according to manager Scott Servais. It sounds like Santos will avoid a trip to the injured list and could potentially be available out of the bullpen as soon as Saturday on the road in Chicago against the White Sox. Santos […]

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes, and Buys/Sells (Week 18)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 18 fantasy baseball news, notes, and buys/sells for dynasty leagues. Thanks for bearing with me. Due to the birth of my daughter, I am much more sleep-deprived, but I am ready to rock and roll with new dynasty news and notes! Today's article will look at recent prospect call-ups […]

Mariners Acquire Yimi Garcia From Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners are acquiring right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, according to sources. The main return for the Blue Jays is outfield prospect Jonathan Clase. Garcia was one of the best relievers available at this year's trade deadline. The M's make another significant move after acquiring outfielder Randy Arozarena […]

Devin Williams Expected To Return "In The Next Few Days"

Milwaukee Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said on Friday that closer Devin Williams (back) is expected to come off the 60-day injured list "in the next few days." Williams missed the entire first half of the 2024 season due to multiple stress fractures in his back, but he's worked his way back and is now […]

Andrew Nardi, Huascar Brazoban Could Become Save Options

Kaushik Sampath of the Miami Herald writes that Miami Marlins relief pitchers Andrew Nardi and Huascar Brazoban could both be options to take over the team's closer role for the rest of the 2024 season if the team trades current closer Tanner Scott before next Tuesday's MLB trade deadline. The Marlins sent lefty reliever A.J. […]

Brent Honeywell Records First Save

The Los Angeles Dodgers turned to relief pitcher Brent Honeywell in Thursday's victory against the division rival San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers turned to their main late-inning options, Daniel Hudson, Evan Phillips, Alex Vesia and Blake Treinen in innings six through eight, leaving Honeywell for the ninth inning. Honeywell has pitched to a 0.79 ERA […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Mason Miller, Walker Buehler, Joe Musgrove, Dane Dunning, Robbie Ray, and more

With the 2024 MLB season slowly inching toward crunch time, there are still plenty of injuries all over the league that are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups. That said, let's take a look at injured pitchers Mason Miller, Walker Buehler, Joe Musgrove, Dane Dunning, Robbie Ray, and more This is our weekly edition of […]

Shelby Miller Picks Up Second Save

With closer Jason Foley being used earlier in the game, the Detroit Tigers turned to relief pitcher Shelby Miller to pick up his second save of the season against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Miller allowed a walk but also recorded a strikeout to earn his second save of the season. Foley is still the […]

Tyler Ferguson Collects First Career Save

With closer Mason Miller (finger) on the injured list, the Oakland Athletics turned to relief pitcher Tyler Ferguson, who collected his first career save in Thursday's victory versus the Los Angeles Angels. Ferguson worked a clean 1-2-3 inning, striking out Kevin Pillar and Logan O'Hoppe before getting Nolan Schanuel to fly out. The 30-year-old made […]

David Robertson Collects Second Save

Texas Rangers relief pitcher David Robertson pitched two innings on Thursday to pick up his second save of the season against the Chicago White Sox. Robertson retired all six batters he faced and picked up two strikeouts in the process. The veteran got the opportunity with closer Kirby Yates unavailable, due to appearing in the […]

Craig Kimbrel Implodes In Blown Save

Baltimore Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel had a rough outing on Thursday, coughing up a 6-3 lead in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins. Kimbrel gave up three runs (one earned) on two walks and two hits. To be fair to him, he probably should've been in a better situation, as Gunnar Henderson bobbled a […]

Mason Miller Goes On Injured List With Fractured Pinkie

The Oakland Athletics will place All-Star closer Mason Miller (finger) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a fracture of the fifth metacarpal (pinkie) in his left hand, according to a source. It's a non-pitching injury that Miller suffered after pounding a padded training room table in frustration following Monday night's win over the […]

Jordan Hicks Could Be Moved To Bullpen This Weekend

The original plan for the San Francisco Giants was to give right-hander Jordan Hicks one more start this Sunday against the visiting Colorado Rockies and then meet to discuss his role for August and September. But after Hicks allowed four runs to the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday and admitted his body still feels […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Max Scherzer, Jared Jones, Kodai Senga, Reese Olson, Christian Scott, Braxton Garrett, more

As MLB teams push to qualify for the postseason, it's important to get their key players back to health. The same applies to fantasy baseball squads. That said, we have the latest updates on stud pitchers around the league. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Max Scherzer, Jared Jones, Kodai Senga, Reese Olson, Christian […]

Game 2 Of Reds-Braves Doubleheader Postponed

Game 2 of a scheduled doubleheader between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather in Atlanta. The game has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 9, and a start time for the contest will be announced at a future date. With tons of rain in the Atlanta […]

Rob Zastryzny Opening Bullpen Game For Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers are going with a bullpen game in Wednesday's series finale at Wrigley Field against the division-rival Chicago Cubs and will use left-hander Rob Zastryzny as the opener. Right-hander Bryse Wilson and left-hander Jacob Junis will both be available as bulk relievers. Zastryzny shouldn't be expected to go more than an inning in […]

Evan Phillips Collects 15th Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips recorded his 15th save of the season on Tuesday versus the rival San Francisco Giants. Phillips didn't open the inning as Alex Vesia did, but came on with two runners on. He walked Jorge Soler to load the bags before ending the game with a LaMonte Wade Jr. groundout. […]