Jake Diekman Picks Up The Save At Boston On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman pitched a scoreless ninth inning to preserve the win Wednesday at the Red Sox. Diekman recorded two punchouts, but also gave up a long, loud fly-ball that was barely contained by Fenway Park's spacious right-center field. The A's bullpen has been impossible to predict this season, but Diekman has […]

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 7

It’s been a long road to get here, but the Minor League Baseball season has finally arrived after more than a year of waiting. Over the past 13 months, prospects from around baseball have been developing their skills at alternate training sites, in extended spring settings, and in their own backyards. This weekly feature evolved […]

Hector Neris Nails Down Save In Tenth Inning Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris retired all three batters he faced to earn his seventh save of the season on Wednesday. Neris was able to pitch around the automatic runner on second base while picking up a strikeout in the extra-inning victory. Neris hasn't been dominant, but he's been getting the job done as […]

Alex Colome Works Another Scoreless Frame

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome pitched a scoreless frame in a losing effort to the White Sox on Wednesday. Colome hasn't garnered a save chance since being demoted to lower leverage situations, though he has pitched quite nicely. He has yet to allow a run in five innings of work in May with a […]

Gregory Soto Earns Fourth Save On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto closed out Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals to earn his fourth save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one walk and no hits while recording one strikeout. It was his first save since April 27, mostly because the 12-24 Tigers have been floundering […]

Josh Hader Notches Eighth Save Against Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers start closer Josh Hader allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two across one inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Cardinals. Hader came on in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. He allowed a double and walk to the second and third batters he faced, but retired […]

Mark Melancon Survives Arduous Outing For 12th Save

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon trod thin ice to record a five-out save Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. In Game 1 of a doubleheader, Melancon entered a precarious situation with two runners on in the sixth in a 5-2 contest. After escaping with just one inherited runner scoring, the Rockies loaded the bases in […]

Devin Williams Picks Up First Win

Milwaukee Brewers shutdown reliever Devin Williams picked up his first decision of the year getting the victory in the Brewers 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Williams started the season off slow, but he has now only allowed one earned run across his past 8 1/3 innings spanning nine appearances. The changeup specialist has […]

Liam Hendriks Pitches In Non-Save Situation On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks allowed two hits, one run (zero earned) and struck out three in a non-save situation versus the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Hendriks entered the game with the White Sox leading 13-7 in the top of the ninth inning and allowed three baserunners before getting Nelson Cruz, Mitch Garver and […]

Daniel Bard Blows Third Save Of The Season

Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard blew the save on Wednesday vs. the Padres in Game 2 of their doubleheader when he allowed one run on three hits with two strikeouts over 1 2/3 innings. The Rockies eventually won the game 3-2 in extra innings. Bard entered in the sixth inning with one out and one […]

Aroldis Chapman Remains Perfect In Save Chances

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman notched his ninth straight save of the season in Wednesday's victory over Tampa Bay. It was slightly concerning when Chapman came out for the ninth and wasn't throwing as hard- especially a night after he had to be checked on by the trainer- though he reared back and […]

A.J. Cole Closes Door On Braves

Toronto Blue Jays reliever A.J. Cole picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday, closing the door on the Braves in the club's 4-1 win. He walked one in the outing while serving up three fly-ball outs to secure his fourth career save. It was just the second appearance of the season for […]

Devin Smeltzer Placed On Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Devin Smeltzer (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with left elbow inflammation, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Smeltzer had made only one appearance so far this year, tossing 4 2/3 innings of relief against the Pirates on April 24. With Smeltzer out, the Twins have recalled […]

James Karinchak Earns Win Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak earned the win in Wednesday's 2-1 decision over the Chicago Cubs after throwing one inning while allowing one walk and striking out two. Karinchak was brought in to face the bottom of the order in the top of the tenth inning and managed to work around a leadoff walk […]

Sam Hentges Goes 4 2/3 Innings Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher turned starting pitcher Sam Hentges went 4 2/3 innings pitched while allowing four hits and four walks and striking out six in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. It was an encouraging start for Hentges considering it is the deepest he has gone since filling in as the Tribe's fifth […]

Shane McClanahan (SP/RP, TB) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays rookie pitcher Shane McClanahan has been extremely impressive over his first three MLB starts. Unfortunately, they've been brief, and there's little reason to believe that trend will end anytime soon. Still, McClanahan is someone who could provide a good amount of […]

Luis Patiño (RP, TBR) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Much like teammate Shane McClanahan, Luis Patiño is a highly-regarded young arm whose nontraditional usage clouds his rest of season outlook. Just as with McClanahan, however, it's worth betting on the skills and letting the role sort itself out. Patiño was the centerpiece of the […]

Justin Lawrence To Serve As 27th Man For Doubleheader

The Colorado Rockies have called up relief pitcher Justin Lawrence to serve as the team's 27th man during their doubleheader against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Lawrence was called up to make his Major League debut just a few weeks ago. He went on to make four appearances while allowing five hits, four walks […]

Chris Martin Activated From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves have activated relief pitcher Chris Martin (shoulder) from the injured list. Fellow pitcher Bryse Wilson has been optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Martin had been on the injured list for about a month due to right shoulder inflammation. He figures to be one of the Braves' top setup men in […]

Wander Suero Close To A Return

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Wander Suero (oblique) could be activated from the injured list on either Wednesday or Thursday. He threw one inning in a rehab assignment at Triple-A on Sunday and is now back with the Nationals, being evaluated by the medical staff. Suero landed on the injured list on April 18 due to […]

Alex Reyes Earns A Win With Two Scoreless Innings

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes earned a win in Tuesday's victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, improving his record to 2-0. Reyes did not allow a hit in his two innings and struck out five, but he also walked three and threw just 17 of his 28 pitches for strikes, mixing in a wild pitch […]

Tyler Matzek Whiffs Two, Adds Sixth Hold

Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek, fresh off winning the Play of the Week award, recorded his sixth hold of the year on Tuesday. Unfortunately, fellow reliever A.J. Minter then suffered a meltdown and the club fell 5-3 to the Toronto Blue Jays. Matzek struck out two batters during his perfect inning of work to bring […]

Rafael Montero Coughs Up The Lead Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero had yet another tough outing Tuesday evening. Montero entered the game in the seventh inning and struck out Justin Turner to close out the frame, but ran into trouble in the eighth. After retiring the first two batters, things unraveled quickly as he allowed a single, a hit-by-pitch, and […]

Jake McGee Converts Third Straight Save Tuesday

San Francisco Giants closer Jake McGee converted his third straight save opportunity in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rangers. McGee entered the game up two in the ninth inning and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. McGee had stumbled for a few outings but is back on track and has […]

Cesar Valdez Blows Save Against Mets On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Cesar Valdez blew the save and took the loss Tuesday against the New York Mets. Valdez entered the game with a sparkling 1.23 ERA and 0.96 WHIP to go along with 17 strikeouts across 14 2/3 innings on the season. Unfortunately, this hot start came to an end in Flushing. Kevin Pillar […]

Jake Diekman Picks Up Fourth Save Of The Season

Oakland Athletics left-hander Jake Diekman picked up his fourth save of the season, slamming the door shut on the Boston Red Sox in the A's 3-2 victory. The southpaw walked Alex Verdugo to lead off the ninth before striking out JD Martinez and subsequently walking another batter, this time Xander Bogaerts. Rafael Devers then grounded […]

Yankees Plan To Play Wednesday Despite Third Positive Case

The New York Yankees are still planning to play Wednesday's game as scheduled despite a third positive COVID-19 case in their clubhouse. Third base coach Phil Nevin was announced as an earlier positive case- and the Yankees have said that first base coach Reggie Willits and a support staff member non-coach have also tested positive. […]

Emmanuel Clase Bounces Back With A Save Against Cubs

Cleveland Indians closer Emmanuel Clase bounced back from a rough outing Friday to record the save against the Chicago Cubs in the Tribe's 3-2 win on Tuesday. The flamethrower struck out Eric Sogard to start the ninth, before allowing a Joc Pederson single. Nick Martini then singled in Kris Bryant's slot in the lineup to […]

Aroldis Chapman Shuts The Door Once Again

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman notched his eighth save of the season on Tuesday night. Chapman shut the door on the Rays, working an easy ninth despite surrendering a walk. The hard-throwing southpaw remains a perfect 8-for-8 in save chances and still has yet to allow a run along with a ridiculous 30:5 […]

Jordan Romano Notches First Save

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano picked up his first save of the season, holding the Braves off the scoreboard in the team's 5-3 win. He worked out of a bit of trouble after allowing an infield single to Austin Riley and a walk to Pablo Sandoval, but he left both runners stranded when Ehire […]