Lucas Sims Picks Up Save No. 2

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Lucas Sims got the final out of a 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals to earn the save on Tuesday. Sims got Washington infielder Starlin Castro to ground out to end the game. Left-hander Amir Garrett opened the inning and got the first two outs, but he also allowed Washington's only run […]

Rafael Montero Registers Sixth Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero recorded his sixth save of the season Tuesday, allowing two baserunners in one inning of work. The only thing more inconsistent than Montero's performance has been his usage, as he has entered as many games in the sixth inning as the ninth of late, and he hasn't had back-to-back […]

Kent Emanuel Exits With Apparent Injury Tuesday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Kent Emanuel left Tuesday's game with a trainer after throwing only four pitches, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. Emanuel threw four balls against Matt Beaty to allow another run to score and make it a 6-1 Los Angeles lead. There's no word on what the injury is or […]

Liam Hendriks Saves The Day For White Sox

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendricks picked up his tenth save of the season in Tuesday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The White Sox were up 8-3 entering the top of the ninth inning, but reliever Garrett Crochet loaded the bases and that would lead manager Tony La Russa to turn to his closer. […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Takes The Loss In Relief On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez took the loss on Tuesday when he surrendered two runs on three hits with one walk and one strikeout over 2 1/3 innings in a 3-2 loss to the Mets. Gonzalez came on in relief of Kyle Freeland, who was making his season debut, in the fifth inning with […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up Another Save On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel recorded his tenth save of the season in Tuesday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kimbrel worked allowed a leadoff double, then got a pop out, strikeout and groundout to end the inning. Kimbrel continues to have a stellar season he has been one of the best closers this year. He […]

Jake Arrieta Records Fifth Victory

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta received his fifth victory of the season on Tuesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Arrieta started the game with three runs allowed in the first two innings, but he would finish the next three innings on a good note. Overall, Arrieta went five innings and allowed five hits, three runs […]

Carlos Estevez Could See More Save Opportunities Soon

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez could begin to see more save opportunities in the near future given Daniel Bard's continued struggles this year, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Manager Bud Black said that Bard is still the closer when "rested and ready to go," but he left the door open to the possibility […]

Drew Pomeranz To Be Shut Down For A Week

San Diego Padres reliever Drew Pomeranz (shoulder, lat) will be shut down for a week after experiencing lat tightness during his recovery from the IL. Pomeranz had progressed to facing live batters over the weekend but the setback will obviously delay his return to the bullpen. The left-hander hasn't pitched since May 9 and held […]

Zack Britton Nearing A Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is slated to begin a rehab assignment this Saturday with the Double-A Somerset Patriots. Britton threw a bullpen session on Monday, which went well, per manager Aaron Boone. The southpaw is set for another bullpen session on Wednesday before embarking on his rehab assignment this weekend. Britton […]

Matt Duffy Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Duffy (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 23 with a lower back strain. Duffy tried to avoid the injured list, but his back isn't improving and the extra time should help him recover. Duffy has carved out a nice role as a super utility […]

Josh Staumont (RP, KC) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Despite the early season questions, there's been no doubt who the closer is for the Kansas City Royals over the past month. Josh Staumont has recorded five saves since April 24. No other Royal has earned a save over that stretch. While Staumont […]

Willy Adames to the Brewers - Fantasy Impact

We've had quite a few minor trades already happen this season, but on Friday we had the biggest trade yet in terms of potential fantasy impact for this season as the Rays and Brewers completed a four-player deal. Here's how that broke down: Brewers receive: SS Willy Adames, RHP Trevor Richards Rays receive: RHP J.P. Feyereisen, […]

Sam Hentges Strikes Out Seven Tigers

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Sam Hentges struck out seven across five innings pitched while allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks in Monday's 6-5 win over the Detroit Tigers. It was an encouraging start for Hentges as he struck out a season-high seven, but the hits and walks still cost him and […]

Emmanuel Clase Records Eighth Save Monday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase recorded his eighth save on Monday in a 6-5 win over the Detroit Tigers. Unfortunately, it was another rocky save for Clase as allowed two walks (one intentional) and a single before finally retiring the side. Clase and James Karinchak have gone back and forth this season with save […]

Keynan Middleton Earns Third Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Keynan Middleton completed a one-two-three ninth inning Monday night to earn his third save of the season. With Kendall Graveman on the COVID list, Middleton appears to be the next man up for save opportunities. Middleton now has a 3.29 ERA and .80 WHIP through 13 2/3 innings on the year. […]

Jose Marte Promoted To Double-A Richmond Monday

San Francisco Giants minor league relief pitcher Jose Marte was promoted from High-A Eugene to Double-A Richmond on Monday, per Giants reporter Kerry Crowley. The 24-year-old has pitched well this season, compiling 14 strikeouts, three hits and no walks in 6 1/3 innings pitched. The Giants have found success overall this season at the end […]

Cesar Valdez Blows Fourth Save Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles closer Cesar Valdez had a meltdown in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Twins. Valdez came into the game in the eighth inning up a run with runners on first and third and one out. He allowed a sacrifice fly to tie the game, then gave up a single, a two-RBI double and another RBI […]

Tanner Scott Takes Loss Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Tanner Scott fell to 2-3 in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Twins. Scott came in to pitch the eighth inning up by one run. He allowed a leadoff walk, threw a wild pitch to advance the runner to second, got a strikeout, and allowed a single to put runners on first […]

Josh Hader Collects Save No. 11

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader allowed one hit and one walk over one inning Monday, striking out one batter and earning a save over the Padres. Hader coughed up an RBI double to Eric Hosmer but the run was charged to Angel Perdomo who started the inning. It was Hader's 11th save in as many […]

Raisel Iglesias Posting 12.46 Strikeout Rate

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias has struck out 24 hitters through his first 17 1/3 innings pitched this season. His current K/9 rate (12.46) would be a career high but Iglesias has had some bumps in the road. He is a very solid 7-of-9 in save opportunities but has a 5.19 ERA through 18 […]

Dylan Floro Saves His First Game

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro earned the first save of his career in Monday's 9-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Floro likely wasn't expecting to pitch at all, as the Marlins entered the ninth inning with a 9-2 lead, but things started slowly getting away from reliever Shawn Morimando, so Floro was called upon […]

Carlos Estevez Buttons Up The Save For The Rockies

Colorado Rockies right-hander Carlos Estevez picked up the save on Monday when he punched out two batters to preserve a 3-2 win over the Mets. Starter Austin Gomber was rolling on Monday and pitched all the way into the bottom of the ninth inning before he ran into some trouble. He allowed a leadoff home […]

Andrew Miller To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (toe) will begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A on Tuesday. The veteran left-handed reliever has missed nearly a month of action due to a recurring blister on his right big toe. He'll make two appearances in the minors before he'll be re-evaluated later this week. There is a […]

Ross Stripling Pitches Seven Shutout Innings Monday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ross Stripling worked seven scoreless innings following Trent Thornton's one-inning start as the club fell to the Rays in extras on Monday. Thornton was a late announcement as the opener as he went on to allow five unearned runs after an inning, so Stripling came in a little earlier than expected […]

Seth Lugo Expected To Return Next Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) is expected to return from the injured list when first eligible next Monday, May 31. Lugo had surgery on his right elbow this offseason and has been working his way back. He made his first rehab appearance last week at Single-A. Lugo struggled last year (5.15 ERA, […]

Chris Rodriguez Throws Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez (shoulder), who has been out since May 5 with right shoulder inflammation, threw a bullpen session on Saturday. Rodriguez also threw a bullpen last Tuesday and is nearing a return from the injured list. The 22-year-old right-hander made his major league debut earlier this year and was pitching […]

A.J. Puk Gets Hammered In Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk (biceps) lasted just two-thirds of an inning in a rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas. Puk served up a home run that was one of four hits allowed by the left-hander, who is trying to work his way back from his latest arm injury. Puk is the No. 2 […]

Blue Jays Going With Trent Thornton As Opener On Monday

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that Trent Thornton is going to start Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He will serve as an opener. Ross Stripling, who was previously slated to start, will likely work in relief. Thornton has been solid over 14 appearances (two starts) this year, posting a 2.70 ERA and […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 9

We'll be doing this roundup of point league happenings every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the […]