David Robertson Will Miss Remainder Of 2020 Season

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed reliever David Robertson will not return to a big league mound this year after attempting to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. Robertson has been shut down from throwing for at least the next six weeks, extending his timetable beyond where the 2020 season is likely to take place. Philadelphia […]

Adrian Morejon Lands On IL, Drew Pomeranz Returns

San Diego Padres left-handed pitcher Adrian Morejon has been scratched from Saturday’s start against Colorado, instead landing on the injured list with right-hander Michel Baez set to make the start in his stead. With Morejon hitting the IL, southpaw Drew Pomeranz rejoins the active roster, having been sidelined since Aug. 19 due to a strained […]

Trevor Rosenthal Gets Dealt To Padres

The San Diego Padres have acquired right-handed reliever Trevor Rosenthal from the Kansas City Royals, a move that revamps the club’s bullpen in the wake of closer Kirby Yates (elbow) having landed on the IL earlier in August. Rosenthal has revitalized his career in the early part of 2020 with the Royals, having amassed seven […]

Jordan Romano Set To Land On IL With Finger Ailment

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano will be placed on the injured list likely prior to Saturday’s contest against Baltimore due to numbness in the middle finger of his pitching hand. Romano has been a breakout sensation in 2020, having taken over closer duties in his first extended look at getting key outs in the […]

Genesis Cabrera Exits Saturday’s Contest Early

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed reliever Genesis Cabrera left Saturday’s game against Cleveland with a cracked fingernail on the middle finger of his pitching hand. Prior to his exit, Cabrera struck out three batters and lowered his ERA on the season to 4.32 across seven appearances. Having been utilized primarily out of relief during the early […]

Zach Britton Nearing Return

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zach Britton (hamstring) threw a 21-pitch bullpen session on Friday and may return to the team after one more bullpen session if all goes well, according to manager Aaron Boone. Britton had posted an impressive 2.00 ERA with eight saves before landing on the injured list with a hamstring strain […]

The Cut List (Week 7) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome back to the Cut List. This article, for three weeks now, reviews several of ESPN's 25 most dropped players in the past week and, in order from most dropped to least (except most injured players), determines how reasonable that course of action has been. (Some players near the bottom of the ESPN and Cut […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Goodness, is it almost September already? I'd say time flies, but I'm not sure time really exists right now. At least fantasy baseball is still as real as ever, and that means attacking the waiver wire to crush the competition. For now, no teams […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 29th 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 […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 6 Waiver Wire

We've only had about 30 games per team (or way less for some), but it's already almost the trade deadline! This season's trade deadline is on Monday, August 31st, and while there have already been a few trades made, there will certainly be a flurry before Monday afternoon. One thing we as baseball fans can […]

Steven Cohen In Exclusive Negotiations To Buy Mets

Steven Cohen, the billionaire hedge fund manager of Point72 Asset Management, has entered exclusive negotiations to buy the New York Mets. Cohen had been close to a deal to acquire the Mets in late 2019 before the purchase fell apart. Although Cohen has not yet reached a definitive agreement to purchase the club, reports indicate […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up Second Save On Friday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz picked up his second save of the season on Friday by striking out the side in the ninth inning in the Mets' 6-4 win over the Yankees. Diaz's performance was in stark contrast to his last outing last Wednesday in which he walked two, including walking in the […]

Pocket Aces: Week 7 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. In this episode he breaks down some of his recommend players to target as fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and adds for Week 6 of the 2020 MLB season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller […]

Alex Colome Gets Victory After First Blown Save

Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome blew his first save of the season Friday, but picked up a victory on Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Colome was called on to get the final four outs, but allowed an unearned run to tie the game. He was bailed out by a Yasmani Grandal walk-off home […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 28th 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 […]

Tony Gonsolin Getting The Call To Start Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin will be called up to start Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 26-year-old has not allowed a run through 14 2/3 innings in 2020, but the depth of the Dodgers' rotation has prevented him from earning a full-time spot. Nevertheless, Gonsolin is worthy of an immediate pickup in […]

Kenley Jansen Rebounds With Eighth Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen avenged his first blown save of the season during the second half of Thursday's doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants. He struck out the side in the seventh inning, while issuing one walk, to preserve a 2-0 win. It was the eighth save of the season for the 32-year-old, […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 200 Hitters Weekly Rankings (Week 6)

The Baller Ranks have a new player at number two, and his name is not Tatis, Yellich, or Acuna. While all three of those players have their claims to the second spot, the change is primarily based on volume. With that hint, can you guess which superstar has more remaining games than any other player […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 101 Relief Pitchers Weekly Rankings

With September on the horizon, it's time for the Week 6 Relief Pitcher Baller Ranks. Let's take our a weekly dive into where the top 101 RPs stand moving forward in this strange sprint season. You can check out my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks as well. I've updated this piece through Aug. 25. […]

Top 50 Prospects for Fantasy Baseball Redraft: Week 6 Rankings

For the first time this year, we have a new player atop the rankings of the Top 50 Redraft Prospects for 2020. Young Phillies' third baseman Alec Bohm has wrestled the top spot away from Chicago White Sox's five-tool threat Luis Robert. If you’ve been following this ranking all season long, you’re probably the proud […]

Yoshihisa Hirano Throws Another Scoreless Inning

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano came in to finish the second game of the doubleheader against the Padres and allowed one hit and one walk, but didn't allow a run. While this isn't really news in itself it's worth noting that the current Mariners closer, Taylor Williams, had a meltdown and allowed five runs […]

Taylor Williams Gets Destroyed Thursday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Taylor Williams gave up five runs on two hits, two walks and a HBP through 2/3 of a inning in Thursday's loss to the Padres. Williams came in to close out the game for the Mariners and ran into the buzz saw that is the Padres lineup. This outing raised Williams' […]

Michael King May Start During Doubleheader Sunday

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Michael King may be tabbed to make his second start of the season Sunday against the Mets. The Yankees will need five starters in three days with doubleheaders set to bookend the weekend series following last week's cancellations. King has delivered a 6.59 ERA across his first four appearances (one […]

Marlins-Mets Opt Not To Play Thursday

The Miami Marlins and New York Mets have decided not to play Thursday amid the sports-wide boycotts in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting. The clubs agreed to a show of solidarity by participating in a 42-second moment of silence before departing the field, effectively canceling the contest. The vast majority of games around […]

Caleb Ferguson To Start Game 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers will tab Caleb Ferguson as their starter for Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Giants. Ferguson has been nearly hitless in 13 games out of the bullpen this year and most likely will be acting as an opener. Ferguson is unlikely to go deep in the ballgame and should be […]

Keone Kela Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Keone Kela (forearm) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Kela has had a rough go this season and got a slow start to the season due to COVID-19 and recently returned to pitch two innings before suffering right forearm tightness. Richard Rodriguez remains the best bet for save opportunities in […]

Andrew Miller Lands On Injured List With Shoulder Fatigue

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Andrew Miller has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday due to fatigue in his pitching shoulder. Miller has primarily held down closer duties for the Cardinals since they returned to play earlier this month, with his replacement not yet having been divulged. The only other Cardinals […]

A’s-Rangers, Phillies-Nationals Games Postponed Thursday

Both the contests between the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers and the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals have been cancelled Thursday and will not take place. The cancellations are the latest MLB contests -- after three games were not played Wednesday -- to be shut down as players choose not to play in the wake […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 27th 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 […]

Tommy Hunter Works Clean Eighth Vs Washington

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Tommy Hunter pitched a clean eighth inning with one strikeout to earn a hold vs the Nationals Wednesday. Hunter was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the eighth inning which suggests he's commandeered the setup role from Hector Neris who faltered in his first two chances after being demoted from […]