Craig Kimbrel Secures 22nd Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel worked a 1-2-3 with two strikeouts to record his 22nd save of the season on Tuesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs were down 6-1 entering the top of the ninth inning, but scored six times to set up Kimbrel for the bottom of ninth inning. Kimbrel has been […]

Alex Reyes Has An Awful Tuesday Night

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes hit the regression wall as hard as possible on Tuesday, costing the Cardinals the game. Reyes came in to a bases loaded situation and allowed all three runs to score. Besides those three, he allowed three of his own runs to score on two hits and two walks. All […]

Amir Garrett Picks Up Seventh Save

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Amir Garrett tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday. Garrett struck out two and walked one on the way to securing the save. It is notable that it was Garrett, and not Heath Hembree, who got the nod for the team's first […]

Tommy Hunter Might Not Return This Season

New York Mets relief pitcher Tommy Hunter (back) might not return to action in 2021, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Hunter has been out since the end of May with a back injury, after making only four appearances this season. In eight scoreless innings of work, Hunter had allowed four hits […]

Josh James Suffers Another Setback

Houston Astros right-hander Josh James (hamstring) is dealing with hamstring tightness and is in Houston to be examined by team doctors. James had recently started a rehab assignment in the minor leagues with Triple-A Sugar Land and was getting closer to returning from a hip injury that has kept him out all season to this […]

Red Sox-Blue Jays Game Tuesday Postponed

The scheduled matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays has been postponed due to thunderstorms, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on August 7 in Toronto. Managers should adjust lineups accordingly.

Nick Senzel, Lucas Sims To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) and relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) are scheduled to start their rehab assignments with Triple-A Louisville next week. Barring any setbacks, both Senzel and Sims could rejoin the Reds in early August. Senzel had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in late May, but he is capable of providing […]

Tejay Antone To Throw Bullpens Next Week

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) will start throwing bullpen sessions next week, according to manager David Bell. Antone went back on the injured list in late June with a right forearm strain, but he's progressing and had a successful flat-ground throwing session on Tuesday. Barring setbacks, the right-hander could return to the team […]

Michael Fulmer Throws Another Bullpen

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer (spine) threw a hard bullpen session on Tuesday. If he responds well, he could start a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo this weekend. Fulmer is making good progress from a cervical spine strain, and he's currently on track to return early next month, barring a setback. The 28-year-old […]

No Plans To Remove Edwin Diaz From Closer Role

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas confirmed on Tuesday that there are no plans to remove relief pitcher Edwin Diaz from the closer role. Rojas stated that if the Mets run into a save situation and he is available, Diaz will get the call to close out the game. Diaz has blown three straight save […]

Asher Wojciechowski Slated To Start Wednesday

New York Yankees pitcher Asher Wojciechowski is expected to be called up Wednesday to make a spot start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Wojciechowski excelled in his most recent outing at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, pitching four innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts and no walks. The 32-year-old has largely been ineffective for the RailRiders this season […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Could Return Next Weekend

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga could return to the team next week. Loaisiga tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the COVID injured list but appears close to being back in the New York bullpen. The 26-year-old has been an unsung hero for the Yankees, recording seven wins, 11 holds, and two […]

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 […]