Evaluating MLB Rookie Performances for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

If you’re looking for a newcomer to boost your rotation or lineup down the stretch, there could be a few recent call-ups worth considering. As for dynasty owners, whether you’re competing down the stretch or building for next year, there will certainly be several names to keep on your radar through the season’s final stretch. […]

The Cut List (Week 9) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome back to the Cut List. In recent weeks we switched up the format of this article a bit, to cover a larger pool of players and to discuss trends being seen by fantasy baseball managers across a large number of leagues, based on ESPN's 25 most dropped players in the past week. Injuries have always […]

Matt Barnes (RP, BOS) - Waiver Wire Pickups Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It's been a rough season for Red Sox pitching in 2020 by just about every metric you can look at. Since Brandon Workman was traded to the Phillies, Matt Barnes is now the one guy to roster out of a bad Boston […]

Rafael Dolis (RP, TOR) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Rafael Dolis had a seven-year MLB hiatus, but after an extended run over in Japan, he has been a pivotal asset in the Blue Jays bullpen for the 2020 campaign. Ken Giles may have just returned from the IL and is slated to be […]

Josh Hader Implodes In Second Blown Save

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader gave up four runs on four hits and zero walks while striking out one Saturday against the Cubs. He recorded his second loss and second blown save of the season. Hader entered the game in the top of the ninth inning with the Brewers up 2-0 and eventually served up […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 13th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Craig Kimbrel Snags Second Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel picked up his second save of the season on Saturday versus the Brewers. Kimbrel has really struggled this year and Jeremy Jeffress who has been acting as the teams closer was unavailable, because he’s pitched in three of the last four days. Kimbrel started the inning by allowing a […]

Sergio Romo Earns One-Game Suspension

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Sergio Romo has had a one-game suspension levied against him stemming from an incident with Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor from Friday’s contest. The league has handed down the suspension due to its tightening of not wanting bench-clearing incidents, which it believes that Romo caused. In 18 appearances this season, Romo has […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 8 Waiver Wire

It seems like the season just started, but we're already talking fantasy playoffs in most leagues. That's something we expected with such a short season, but it still seems way too soon for playoffs. One bad week of injuries could have knocked a really good team right out of the playoff picture in some leagues […]

Josh Hader Records First Win

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader (1-1) struck out two in a scoreless inning to pick up the win in Friday's 1-0 victory over the Cubs. Hader has only thrown 12 2/3 innings for Milwaukee thus far but has cruised to a 2.17 ERA and 0.95 WHIP while allowing a total of just two hits all […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 12th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Giants-Padres Postponed Saturday Due To COVID-19

After having their Friday contest postponed due to a positive test within the San Francisco Giants organization, the game Saturday between the Giants and San Diego Padres has now been postponed as well. The move is seen as precautionary in order to do additional contact tracing, while the extent of positive tests is unknown as […]

Giants-Padres Postponed Friday

The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres will not play their scheduled contest Friday due to a postponement. The reason for the cancellation was due to a positive COVID-19 test within the Giants organization. The timing of the decision leaves fantasy managers in a tough spot as it pertains to DFS and season-long lineups. […]

Tyler Thornburg Lands On Injured List With Elbow Sprain

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Tyler Thornburg was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against the Cardinals due to a sprained right elbow. Thornburg had begun to carve out a niche for himself among the Reds’ relief corps with 10 strikeouts in seven innings, even as returning righties leapfrogged him in leverage […]

Josh Taylor Becomes Latest Player To Hit Injured List

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Josh Taylor was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against the Rays due to tendinitis in his pitching shoulder. The ailment is the latest malady for a Red Sox pitching unit that has been severely sidetracked by injuries in 2020. Taylor produced a 9.82 ERA across […]

Matt Strahm Lands On Injured List With Knee Inflammation

San Diego Padres left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against San Francisco due to inflammation in his right knee. Strahm has proven to be a critical cog in the Padres’ bullpen this season, having compiled a 2.84 ERA and 0.84 WHIP across 19 innings. Luis Perdomo […]

Kevin Ginkel Gets Sent To Club’s Alternate Site

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Kevin Ginkel was earning saves as recently as a week ago, yet he was demoted to the club’s alternate site Friday when a roster spot was needed for left-hander Caleb Smith. Ginkel has compiled a 6.75 ERA in 19 appearances this season, striking out 18 batters in 16 innings despite a […]

Giovanny Gallegos Lands On Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Giovanny Gallegos has been placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest versus the Reds due to a strained right groin. Gallegos left Thursday’s game early due to the ailment, which thereby opens the closer’s job to the remainder of the St. Louis bullpen. Andrew Miller is the […]

A.J. Puk Will Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk is set to miss the remainder of the 2020 season, as he will undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder. Puk had been ramping up at the club’s alternate site to return as a reliever this year, but that plan has been sidetracked by the injury. Ranked as the club’s […]

Ken Giles Rejoins Bullpen Friday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ken Giles was activated off of the injured list prior to Friday’s contest versus the Mets. Giles had been on the IL since July 27 due to a right forearm strain, having allowed two runs in 1 ⅔ frames earlier this season. How the Toronto relief corps shakes out upon […]

Giovanny Gallegos Can't Get Any Outs On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos was unable to get any outs in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader. Gallegos gave up three runs on two hits and a walk, facing three batters without getting an out. He was saddled with the loss, dropping his record to 1-2 and shooting his ERA up to 3.97. […]

Sean Doolittle Departs Thursday With Apparent Injury

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle recorded just one out in relief Thursday against Atlanta before departing with what appeared to be a side/oblique ailment. Doolittle had notched holds in each of his last two appearances, not having allowed an earned run in any of his last six outings. Snakebitten by injuries in 2020, Doolittle’s […]

Kenley Jansen Delivering Sensational Statcast Campaign

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Kenley Jansen has posted across the board an elite Statcast season in 2020, leading all qualified pitchers in average exit velocity (82 MPH), Hard Hit % (10.5), xBA (.152), and xSLG (.264). After a heart ailment sidetracked his 2019 campaign, Jansen has thundered back into the conversation as the best […]

Giovanny Gallegos Sustains Groin Injury Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Giovanny Gallegos departed Thursday during a doubleheader against Detroit due to what manager Mike Shildt confirmed was a groin injury. Gallegos likely will be sent for an MRI to determine the extent of the ailment, although any absence may allow lefty Andrew Miller to slot back into the closer’s role. […]

Jose Alvarez Will Miss Remainder Of Regular Season

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarez is not guaranteed to return in 2020 after sustaining a testicular contusion Aug. 20, but manager Joe Girardi made clear Thursday that if he does return, it won’t be until the postseason. Should Philadelphia be on the outside looking in come the playoffs, Alvarez will finish the year with […]

Nate Jones Returns Off Paternity List Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Nate Jones was activated off of the paternity list prior to Thursday’s contest versus the Cubs. In a corresponding move, the team optioned right-hander Jose De Leon to its taxi squad. Jones has proven to be a vital cog in the Cincinnati bullpen, having amassed four holds and struck out a […]

Orioles-Yankees Postponed Thursday, DH Set For Friday

The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees have been rained out Thursday, with the clubs set to participate in a traditional, seven-inning doubleheader Friday. Baltimore will get right-hander Alex Cobb back, as he is set to start Game 1, as Keegan Akin will slide down into the Game 2 start. New York is sticking with […]

Emilio Pagan Returns From IL Stint Thursday

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Emilio Pagan was activated off of the injured list prior to Thursday’s contest versus the Giants. Pagan landed on the IL due to inflammation in his right biceps on Sept. 2, although he hasn’t allowed a run in his past four appearances. San Diego brought aboard Trevor Rosenthal at the […]

Drew Smyly Activated On Thursday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Drew Smyly (finger) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Thursday evening. The 31-year-old left-hander has not appeared in a game since August 1 with a strained index finger. Smyly is returning to the team in a relief role, after posting a 3.24 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 11/4 K/BB […]

Trevor Rosenthal Cements Sweep With Perfect Ninth

San Diego Padres closer Trevor Rosenthal pitched a perfect ninth inning Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies for his second save as a Friar and ninth overall. Rosenthal has now posted four scoreless frames for his new squad with six strikeouts and holds a 2.55 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 13.8 K/9 across 18 total appearances. Emerging […]