Albert Abreu Optioned To Alternate Site

New York Yankees relief pitcher Albert Abreu was optioned to the team's alternate site following Wednesday's game, the team announced on Twitter. Abreu has appeared in two games this season, allowing one run on two walks with three strikeouts in two innings of work. Abreu has shown he can be a high-strikeout starting pitcher in […]

Orioles-Mariners Game Wednesday Postponed Due To Rain

The Baltimore Orioles-Seattle Mariners game scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed due to rain, according to Joe Trezza of MLB.com. The Orioles and Mariners will now play a doubleheader on Thursday, with the first game beginning at 12:35 pm ET.

Anthony Castro Pitches Two Shutout Innings In Season Debut

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Castro threw two innings of relief on Wednesday afternoon during the club's 5-4 win against the New York Yankees. The right-hander had been recalled earlier in the day to take the place of injured reliever Julian Merryweather (oblique strain). Castro did not allow a hit or a walk over two […]

Dellin Betances Could Be Sidelined For A While

New York Mets right-handed reliever Dellin Betances (shoulder) won't travel with the team for their upcoming road trip against Colorado and Chicago, despite the fact that he is eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday. Betances has not yet started throwing, suggesting he will be sidelined well beyond the minimum 10 days after […]

Julian Merryweather Placed On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. Merryweather came on in the eighth inning of Tuesday's game, but was unable to come back out for the ninth as he was reportedly dealing with hip irritation. Tim Mayza wound up pitching the […]

Jake McGee Earns Fifth Save Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants closer Jake McGee picked up his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Reds. McGee entered to pitch the ninth inning up by a run and faced four batters, walking one and striking out two to close the door. The Giants have turned to McGee frequently in the […]

Yusmeiro Petit Earns Third Win Of Season

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Yusmeiro Petit got one out to escape a jam and the offense rewarded him with his league-leading third win of the season. Petit has been a solid arm for a few years in the A's bullpen, but he's not someone to chase in fantasy. Wins are a tough stat to predict […]

Hirokazu Sawamura Continues To Pitch Well

Boston Red Sox reliever Hirokazu Sawamura had another scoreless outing on Tuesday, pitching a 1-2-3 seventh inning in the Red Sox's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. This was Sawamura's fifth straight scoreless appearance to open the season, and he has been a major part of one of the best bullpens in baseball. His 1:1 […]

Hector Neris Blows Save Versus Mets In Extra Innings

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris allowed two runs in 1/3 of an inning pitched to blow a save in game one of a doubleheader with the Mets. This was a tricky save chance as it was in extra innings - of a seven-inning doubleheader - so a runner started the inning on second. That […]

Jhoulys Chacin Pitches Decently Well In Long Relief On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin allowed one run on four hits with two strikeouts and two walks over 2 1/3 innings in a 7-0 shutout loss to the Dodgers. Chacin came on in relief of starter Antonio Senzatela, who was hit hard by the Dodgers to open the game. Chacin did a halfway decent job […]

John Curtiss Earns The Win On Tuesday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher John Curtiss earned a win in relief in Tuesday's 14-6 annihilation of the Atlanta Braves. Curtiss pitched 1 2/3 innings, allowing just one hit while striking out two. Curtiss came in to pitch the fifth inning, then was only allowed to get the first two outs of the sixth despite having […]

Cesar Valdez Earns Second Win Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cesar Valdez picked up the win in Tuesday's Game Two 7-6 win over the Mariners. Valdez came on in the seventh inning with no outs and the game tied. He allowed a leadoff single, but then retired the next three hitters with a strikeout. The O's were able to walk it […]

Greg Holland Earns First Save After Rocky Ninth Inning

It wasn't pretty, but Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland converted his first save of the year on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Holland entered the game in the eighth inning to relieve a struggling Wade Davis, then went on to have his own struggles in the ninth. In total, Holland pitched […]

James Karinchak Records Save Tuesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak recorded his first save of the season against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night. Karinchak recorded a 1-2-3 inning while striking out one. This once again complicates things in the Indians pen as now Nick Wittgren, Emmanuel Clase, and Karinchak have all recorded saves for the Indians in the […]

Liam Hendriks Throws Scoreless Inning

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded two strikeouts in a scoreless inning on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Hendriks entered the game with a 0-0 score and looked lights out. The White Sox big free agent acquisition had given up three runs in three outings prior to Tuesday, so tonight's performance was encouraging. Hendriks […]

Craig Kimbrel Records Third Save Of 2021

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel recorded a four-out save on Tuesday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Kimbrel entered the game with two runners out and got Avisail Garcia to ground into a fielders choice. Kimbrel would then start the bottom of the ninth and record the first two outs of the inning, before allowing his first […]

Alec Mills Allows Two Runs In Spot Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills filled in on late notice for Kyle Hendricks (illness) and went four innings versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Mills allowed two hits, two runs, zero walks and didn't record a strikeout in the contest. Mills filled in admirably in this contest, but Hendricks will likely be back for his next […]

Julian Merryweather Leaves Game With Injury

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Julian Merryweather (hip) recorded the final out of the eighth inning on Tuesday night during the Jays' 7-3 victory over the New York Yankees but then failed to return for the ninth inning. He was replaced by Tim Mayza. It turns out that Merryweather is dealing with hip irritation, according to […]

Lou Trivino Earns Save For A's On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his first save of the season Tuesday at Arizona. Trivino issued a walk, but needed just 12 pitches to slam the door on the Diamondbacks. There was speculation Trivino could step into the closer role in the absence of Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) […]

Josh Staumont Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Josh Staumont was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Staumont has made three appearances this season, allowing just one walk while striking out three in 3 2/3 innings of work. With Staumont out, the Royals have selected pitcher […]

Kendall Graveman Registers A Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman entered in the bottom of the eighth inning Tuesday, during the first half of a double-header, and set down the only three batters he faced in a row to lock up the save. Graveman has been excellent to start the year, with a 0.00 ERA and a .60 WHIP […]

Rafael Montero Blows Third Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero entered the first half of Seattle's double-header Tuesday with a one-run lead to protect, and promptly gave up that lead by way of two hits and a walk. It was Rafael Montero's third blown save in just six appearances. Montero's numbers are better than the blown saves would make […]

Matt Barnes Earns First Save On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes recorded his first save of the year in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Barnes pitched a clean ninth inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out one. Barnes has been fantastic so far this season, but this was his first save opportunity as the team […]

Kodi Whitley Called Up On Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals have called up relief pitcher Kodi Whitley from their alternate site. With Johan Oviedo being optioned down, Whitley will take his roster spot and also likely his role as a low-to-middle leverage middle reliever. Oviedo threw 65 pitches just two days ago, so this move is likely more about getting a […]

Johan Oviedo Optioned On Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned relief pitcher Johan Oviedo to their alternate site on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, relief pitcher Kodi Whitley was called up to take Oviedo's roster spot. Oviedo threw 65 pitches in Sunday's game and the Cardinals simply needed a fresh bullpen arm, as playing with a short pen may have […]

Zack Britton Begins Throwing Program

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) has started a throwing program at Yankee Stadium this week. Britton, who is on the 60-day injured list, is recovering from surgery to remove a bone chip on his throwing elbow, though he appears to be doing well, per manager Aaron Boone. Boone said that the veteran […]

Diego Castillo Picks Up Third Save On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays closer Diego Castillo earned his third save of the year on Monday, allowing just one walk and one hit while striking out the side in the ninth inning of a 1-0 win over the Rangers. Castillo is now 3-for-4 in save opportunities this season, with a 1.59 ERA and eight strikeouts in […]

Alex Reyes Has Been Dominating In Closer Role

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes has been given every save opportunity -- he's 3-for-3 so far -- over relievers Jordan Hicks and Giovanny Gallegos so far this year. Reyes is reaching 100 mph with his fastball and hasn't allowed more than one hit on any of his pitches. The right-hander is expected to throw […]

Jake Diekman Earns High-Leverage Hold

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings with a strikeout to earn a hold versus the Diamondbacks on Monday. Diekman was used as the team's most trusted reliever in this game, as he was called on to end the seventh inning after J.B. Wendelken allowed two runs to score and had […]

Brad Hand Earns First Save On Monday

Washington Nationals closer Brad Hand earned his first save of the 2021 season on Monday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two. It was his second appearance of the season and first save opportunity. The Nationals have only played seven games so far this year and […]