Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 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 […]

Hot Prospects To Watch: Next In Line and Hot Starters

Perhaps there's nothing more tantalizing in fantasy baseball than drafting an up-and-coming prospect or rushing to the waiver wire to bid on a Triple-A call-up. With no minor leagues this year, our favorite prospects are now playing on taxi squads, making it difficult for us to fantasize about since we can't get eyes on their […]

Tony Gonsolin Starting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin will be called up to start Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. His appearance will push Julio Urias's next start back to Thursday. Gonsolin was stellar back on July 31 during his first spot start of the season, giving up just one hit across four scoreless innings against […]

Taylor Rogers Saddled With The Loss Tuesday

Minnesota Twins closer Taylor Rogers worked in a non-save situation on Tuesday against the Brewers and picked up his second loss of the season. Rogers surrendered two runs on a home run to Jedd Gyorko and now has a bloated 5.68 ERA, despite how sharp he's looked for the majority of his appearances. This performance […]

Tyler Clippard Works As Bullpen Opener Again

Minnesota Twins reliever Tyler Clippard worked as the opener in a bullpen game for the second time this season. Clippard struck out two but gave up a home run in one inning of work and was then replaced by fellow reliever Cody Stashak, who struck out three. Clippard has been solid this year, with a […]

Hector Neris Blows First Save Of 2020

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris blew his first save of the season Tuesday in a 10-9 loss to the Orioles. Neris allowed three earned runs, three hits, two walks and struck out two. Neris allowed a game-tying single to Renato Nunez to blow the save, but he should have been out of the inning […]

Rafael Montero Grabs Third Save Of Season

Texas Rangers reliever Rafael Montero entered a 4-2 ball game in the top of the ninth and shut the door on the Seattle Mariners to pick up the save. It is Montero's third save of the season, and it looks like he is now the go-to option for the closer role in Texas. On Tuesday […]

Cole Sulser Blows Save, Earns Win Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cole Sulser blew his second save of the season in Tuesday's extra-innings 10-9 win over the Phillies. Sulser came in to start the ninth inning up 8-6. Sulser got the first two outs, but then allowed a single, two walks, and a two-run single before getting the third out on a […]

Anthony Bass Blows Save Versus Marlins

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass suffered his first blown save of the season during Tuesday’s contest versus the Marlins. The right-hander issued a double and a free pass before allowing a three-run homer to Francisco Cervelli to tie the game and send it to extras. It was the first earned runs on the season […]

Zach Britton Gets His Sixth Save

New York Yankees reliever Zach Britton picked up his league-leading sixth save of the season on Tuesday with a clean inning against the Braves. Britton has now allowed only one run over his seven appearances so far this season, and he’s looked dominant as the primary closer for the Yankees. Unfortunately for fantasy owners who […]

Andrew Kittredge Leaves Tuesday With Arm Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge left Tuesday's game early due to discomfort in his right arm. John Curtiss came into the game as a replacement. Kittredge was serving as the team's opener for the contest, but he only lasted five pitches before leaving the game. The 30-year-old did pitch on Monday night, so perhaps […]

Keone Kela Throws Another Bullpen Session Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Keone Kela (COVID-19) tossed another bullpen session on Tuesday as he continues to recover from the virus. Kela is close to activation, as he has already thrown a couple of bullpen sessions this week. The 27-year-old will likely return to his role as the Pirates' closer once he comes off of the […]

Nick Pivetta Demoted To Alternate Training Site

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta has been optioned off of the club’s 28-man roster, paving the way for righty relievers Connor Brogdon and Blake Parker to join the bullpen. Pivetta, who made 71 starts for Philadelphia over the past three seasons, has scuffled during his time in the bullpen. In 21 career relief appearances, […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 101 Relief Pitchers Weekly Rankings

Welcome to the Week 4 Relief Pitcher Baller Ranks, where we take a look weekly at 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. David Emerick rolled out an introduction to our Baller Ranks here -- I suggest […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 200 Hitters Weekly Rankings (Week 4)

Last week's full launch of The Baller Ranks was one of the most gratifying things I've done with fantasy baseball, and I want to thank everyone who reached out with support, suggestions, and questions. To that end, I got some questions about why guys moved or didn't. Early in the season, projection systems struggle to […]

Taylor Rogers Strikes Out Two In Scoreless Ninth

Minnesota Twins closer Taylor Rogers struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his fourth save of the season on Monday night. Rogers bounced back after blowing a save against Pittsburgh in his last outing, though he's been really sharp this year otherwise. The 29-year-old owns the fifth-lowest walks per nine innings […]

Drew Pomeranz Tapped For Save Monday

San Diego Padres reliever Drew Pomeranz breezed to his third save Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, retiring the side in order. Although incumbent closer Kirby Yates has struggled with a 10.38 ERA, it’s possible Pomeranz was tapped to face Dodgers lefty Max Muncy to start the frame and stayed to finish the contest. While […]

Luis Perdomo Starting Monday, Garrett Richards Pushed To Tuesday

San Diego Padres starter Garrett Richards’ start will be pushed to Tuesday, with pitcher Luis Perdomo drawing Monday’s start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After the demotion of Joey Lucchesi last week, the move will keep Richards on schedule while shifting Monday’s contest to a bullpen game. The 32-year-old Richards has been mediocre through three […]

Josh James Should Close for the Astros

The pitching woes in Houston continue to stack upon one another. Consider it bad luck, karma for cheating, or whatever you want, the fact of the matter is that this pitching staff is dealing with a litany of issues and cannot afford to make more mistakes throughout the rest of this shortened season. The Astros […]

H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 4

Another wild and wacky week in MLB, though it was tamer than the week before. Any week that a new team doesn't disappear from the schedule after a COVID outbreak is a good week, right? We're still at the point of the season where the waiver wire is littered with positional players who are excelling […]

The Cut List (Week 4) - Time to Let Go?

The season is about one-quarter over for the luckiest teams, who have played up to 14 games out of 60. Meanwhile, the Cardinals have played all of five. If only you could have known beforehand which teams would be asymmetrically affected by the current health situation. But while we're dealing with small samples, they represent […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to another fun waiver-wire weekend here at RotoBaller. We're balancing more than ever before when it comes to analyzing players, what with postponed games, shortened doubleheaders, expanded rosters, teams in quarantine, and a sprint-style season. Keep your head on a swivel! We're […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 10th 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 […]

Seth Lugo Converts Third Save On Sunday

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo converted his third save of the season on Sunday in the Mets' 4-2 win over the Marlins. Lugo was called on to pitch the ninth inning and allowed just one walk and struck out one in his one inning of work. On the season, Lugo boasts a 2.00 […]

Amir Garrett (RP, CIN) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues/Saves + Holds Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Cincinnati Reds have had plenty of things going for them to start the 2020 season, but bullpen performance has not been one of them, with Lucas Sims and Amir Garrett being the only two relievers with ERA below 5.06, which […]

Scott Barlow Earns His First Save On Sunday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow picked up his first save of the year on Sunday, closing out a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. He pitched a perfect ninth inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out two. The team's primary closer Trevor Rosenthal was unavailable for the game as he closed […]

Yoshihisa Hirano Could Face Live Batters Soon

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano has been throwing bullpen sessions at the Mariners spring training facility in Peoria, Arizona as he continues to build up after testing positive for COVID-19. Greg Johns of MLB reports that Hirano should be transitioning to Tacoma soon to face live batters. As of now, the timetable for Hirano's […]

Taylor Williams Gets Thirds Save Sunday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Taylor Williams pitched 1 1/3 shut out innings allowing one hit and struck out three batters in his third save on Sunday. The Mariners have been alternating between Williams and Dan Altavilla for save opportunities since Yoshihisa Hirano has been out due to COVID-19. Altavilla imploded on Sunday giving up three […]

Jorge Lopez Claimed Off Waivers By Orioles

Right-handed pitcher Jorge Lopez has been claimed off the waiver wire by the Baltimore Orioles after having been designated for assignment by the Royals on Friday. Lopez appeared just once out of relief this season and allowed two runs on three hits. He scuffled mightily last season with Kansas City across 39 appearances (18 starts), […]

Luis Perdomo Tabbed For Start Tuesday, Role Unknown

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Luis Perdomo has been announced as the starter for Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers. Although having been a starter in the past, just one of Perdomo’s 50 appearances over the past two years have been as the starter, so it’s well within the realm of possibility that he is merely […]