Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Ranger Suarez, Jack Flaherty, Blake Snell, Andres Munoz, Clayton Kershaw, and more

Thursday's MLB slate is set to begin, but there is no shortage of stud fantasy baseball hitters in the injury headlines. These ailments are sure to affect lineup decisions, so let's take a look at injured pitchers Ranger Suarez, Jack Flaherty, Blake Snell, Andres Munoz, Clayton Kershaw, and more. This is our weekly edition of […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 11)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of what to do with well-known fantasy baseball players. This week, we will determine what fantasy managers should do with five well-known players as we enter Week 11 (June 3 to June 9) of the fantasy baseball season. This article has featured some prominent fantasy baseball players over the past […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Figuring Out Mets, Blue Jays, and Other Confusing Bullpens

Every week gives us some sort of meaningful bullpen information. But few weeks have as impactful news as this past one. We saw one of the first relievers drafted land on the IL while the rest of his bullpen was a mess. We also saw another big name, a proven closer, land on the IL.  […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Davis Schneider, Jo Adell, Nathaniel Lowe, etc.

There is nothing quite like the ebbs and flows of fantasy baseball. Every at-bat of every game is the final straw based on that moment whereas in reality, players will have hundreds more across the next dozen weeks to neutralize whatever outcome came about. Across the past two months, plenty of recently unknown players have […]

Andres Munoz Optimistic He'll Avoid The Injured List

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz (back) said he was feeling better a day after exiting Tuesday's game early after a collision at home plate and is optimistic that he'll avoid the injured list. However, that could hinge on the results of the MRI exam he had on Wednesday. "Some days I feel like it's getting […]

Alex Faedo Placed On Injured List

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Faedo (hip) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. This is tough news for the Tigers as Faedo has been a viable option out of the bullpen for the Tigers this season. The right-hander holds a 3.38 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 29/13 K/BB ratio over 21 appearances. […]

Ryan Helsley Earns 20th Save

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley was called upon to hold a two-run lead against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. The right-hander struck out two batters while tossing a perfect ninth inning to record his league-leading 20th save of the season. Helsley holds a 2.33 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and a 29/6 K/BB ratio through […]

Royals-Guardians Postponed On Wednesday

The contest between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday has been postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland and will be rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Monday, Aug. 26, starting at 1:10 pm CT. Right-hander Brad Singer was scheduled to start for the Royals and be opposed by right-handed […]

Lucas Erceg Could Throw Bullpen By Sunday

Oakland Athletics left-handed relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (forearm), who is dealing with a strained right forearm, has resumed playing catch and could throw a full bullpen session as early as this Sunday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The A's put Erceg on the injured list last Friday, but from the looks of things, he's trending […]

Andres Munoz Exits Tuesday After Home-Plate Collision

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz (back) exited Tuesday's 4-3 win against the Athletics early after colliding with Max Schuemann on a play at the plate. Munoz entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a single, got the second out […]

Hector Neris Earns Eighth Save Of Season Tuesday

Chicago Cubs closer Hector Neris picked up his eighth save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the White Sox. Neris came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a line-out, walked a batter, allowed a stolen base but then picked the runner […]

David Bednar Earns 12th Save Of Season Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar shut the door for his 12th save in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Dodgers. Bednar came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 performance with no strikeouts. The 29-year-old has converted 12 of 15 save opportunities this season, but those have […]

Emmanuel Clase Locks Down Royals For Save

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase pitched a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to pick up his 19th save. The electric righty struck out two while walking one without allowing a hit. The clean inning lowered Clase's ERA to a minuscule 0.30. The walk was his third on the season to go along with 31 strikeouts, raising […]

Logan Evans A Candidate To Join Major-League Bullpen

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said on Tuesday that the team is legitimately considering right-handed pitching prospect Logan Evans for their big-league bullpen as soon as the second half of the season. Evans was drafted just last year in the 12th round out of Pittsburgh and is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's […]

Logan Allen Being Skipped In Rotation

The Cleveland Guardians will start right-hander Nick Sandlin in their game on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, while left-hander Logan Allen will be available out of the bullpen. Right-hander Tanner Bibee will start on Thursday in the series finale against KC. Sandlin, who has never started a game in four years in the big […]

Jaden Hill Showcasing Elite Strikeout Potential In Relief Role

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Jaden Hill shifted to a relief role earlier this spring and has begun to showcase elite strikeout potential. Through 17 ⅔ innings with Double-A, Hill has tallied 27 punchouts and has only allowed seven free passes. He holds a 4.58 ERA and 1.58 WHIP. Hill started the season off posting a […]

Jay Groome, Others Suspended A Year For Betting

San Diego Padres pitcher Jay Groome, Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jose Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Andrew Saalfrank were all suspended by Major League Baseball for one full year on Tuesday for violating the league's policy on sports betting. Groome made 24 bets on the Boston Red Sox's big-league club […]

Keynan Middleton To Have Season-Ending Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Keynan Middleton (forearm) will have season-ending surgery to fix the flexor tendon in his right arm. The timing of the procedure next week will give him a chance to return next season. The Cardinals signed Middleton to a one-year deal during spring training to serve in a key late-inning setup role, […]

Edwin Diaz To Begin Rehab Assignment On Thursday

New York Mets right-handed reliever Edwin Diaz (shoulder), who is on the injured list with a right-shoulder impingement, threw a 21-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday. The Mets still expect to have Diaz back as soon as he's eligible to come off the IL on […]

Shelby Miller Activated On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) has been activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The veteran right-hander will make his return following a three-week absence due to a nerve issue in his right elbow. The 33-year-old holds a 4.41 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 15/6 K/BB ratio […]

Trevor Richards To Open, Bowden Francis To Serve As Bulk Reliever

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that right-hander Trevor Richards will serve as the team's opener on Tuesday night against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, with right-hander Bowden Francis (forearm) expected to get the bulk of the innings in relief. Francis will be activated off the 15-day injured list for the assignment. Richards tossed 3 1/3 innings […]

Kade Morris Performing Well At High-A

New York Mets starting pitching prospect Kade Morris was recently promoted to High-A and has logged three strong starts. Across 15 ⅓ innings, the 21-year-old holds a 1.17 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and a 5:12 BB:K ratio through his first three starts at High-A Brooklyn. Morris opened the season with Single-A and tossed 34 ⅔ innings […]

Mariners Agree To Minor League Deal With Matt Bowman

The Seattle Mariners came to terms with pitcher Matt Bowman to a minor-league deal that will turn into a $1 million contract if he makes the big league roster. Bowman was designated for assignment Saturday by the Arizona Diamondbacks after he recorded an 8.10 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP over four appearances. The Mariners will […]

Carlos Estevez Picks Up Ninth Save On Monday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Carlos Estevez threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 2-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday. Estevez needed just 10 pitches to send the Padres down in order on the way to earning his ninth save of the season. The 31-year-old has had an up-and-down season as the […]

Jake Diekman Earns Two-Out Save Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Jake Diekman immediately bounced back by earning his second save of the season in Monday's 8-7 game against the Nationals. Adam Ottavino started the bottom of the ninth inning with a three-run lead, but he gave way to Diekman after giving up a run and loading the bases while getting […]

Josh Hader Earns Ninth Save Of Season Monday

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader picked up his ninth save of the season in Monday's 7-4 win over the Cardinals. Hader came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three and turned in a 1-2-3 performance with a strikeout. The 30-year-old has been solid this season, converting all but one of […]

Colin Poche Has Started Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Colin Poche (back) joined Triple-A Durham for a minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday after he felt good during a 15-pitch bullpen session on May 22. Manager Kevin Cash said Poche will likely need a few rehab appearances before he's ready to join the big-league bullpen in Tampa. The left-hander went on […]

Jack Neely- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 11)

PROSPECT: Jack Neely, RHP, New York Yankees ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: N/A CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024/Early 2025 ANALYSIS: New York Yankees' No. 24 prospect Jack Neely has quickly moved up the minor league ranks. After being drafted in the 11th round of the 2021 MLB Draft, Neely continues to perform at a high level out of […]

Marquis Grissom Jr. Strikes Out Three In Double-A Debut

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Marquis Grissom Jr. was promoted to Double-A Harrisburg on May 30, and in his Double-A debut on June 1, the righty threw one inning of relief, allowing one hit and walking none while striking out three batters. It was an impressive debut for the 22-year-old, but also more of the same […]

Jordan Romano Receives Injection, Will Throw In 3-5 Days

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (elbow) received an anti-inflammatory injection in his injured right elbow on Sunday, according to manager John Schneider. It was a similar injection to the one he received in spring training, and he should be throwing again in three to five days. Romano missed around three weeks when he got […]