Blake Parker Has Been Designated for Assignment
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Blake Parker has been designated for assignment by the organization on Wednesday. Parker started off as the closer in Minnesota at the beginning of the season. He's struggled lately, and gave up four runs to the Yankees on Tuesday. He could have some fantasy value elsewhere if a team does claim […]
Michel Baez Tosses Scoreless Inning In Debut
San Diego Padres reliever Michel Baez recorded a scoreless inning in his major league debut Tuesday. Baez limited the New York Mets to a single in his middle-relief appearance to kick off his career. The Padres No. 5 prospect and No. 70 in baseball was recently promoted from Double-A where he registered a 2.00 ERA […]
Five Pitchers To Add For Week 18: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET, from 1-2 pm ET and Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also find […]
Five Hitters To Add For Week 18: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET, from 1-2 pm ET and Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also find […]
Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 17)
It could be a busy week ahead with the traded deadline only seven days away on July 31. The impending trade deadline could very well have serious implications for many of the prospects discussed below. A few of them could even be on the move to new organizations. The Padres front office has been frenetically […]
Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 17
Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Wednesday, July 24th 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 […]
Edwin Diaz Records 22nd Save
After the New York Mets took a lead behind Jason Vargas and Robinson Cano Tuesday night at Citi Field, closer Edwin Diaz entered for the save. The much-maligned Puerto Rican came in after Justin Wilson walked the first two batters to begin the frame. Diaz would give up a double, with the ensuing run scored […]
Brad Hand Blows a Save on Tuesday
Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand blew a save on Tuesday, leading to a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. It was only the second blown save of the season for Hand, who allowed a solo home run to Justin Smoak that tied the game. In total, Hand pitched 2/3 of an inning, allowing one […]
Andrew Miller Earns a Save With a Perfect Ninth Inning
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller earned his third save of the season on Tuesday, tossing a perfect ninth inning to lock down a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Closer Carlos Martinez had been used a lot in the last few games, so he had the day off. Still, the Cardinals needed someone […]
Ryan Pressly Nursing Sore Right knee
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressley (knee) hasn't pitched this homestand due to a sore knee according to manager A.J. Hinch. Pressly was hit in the right knee by a comebacker Thursday and hasn't pitched since. The team has indicated the injury is not a long term thing and could be available out of the […]
Alec Mills Optioned on Tuesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills has been optioned to the minors following his start against the San Francisco Giants on Monday. He allowed five runs over 10 1/3 innings of work during his two starts in Chicago. There's a chance he returns to the team at some point, but lefty Tim Collins will join […]
Josh James Lands on Injured List
Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh James (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He was lifted during his last appearance on the mound Sunday, The team is calling the injury right shoulder soreness. It's unclear how long James is going to be sidelined, but reliever Cy Sneed has been recalled to take his […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Tuesday, July 23rd 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 […]
Nathan Eovaldi Roughed Up In First Appearance Back
Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was tagged for three runs on five hits in 2/3 of an inning in Monday's win over Tampa Bay. It was his first appearance in a major league game since April 17 after suffering an elbow injury. However, if you're looking for some positives in the outing, his fastball […]
Carlos Martinez Escapes With His Ninth Save on Monday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez wasn't great on Monday, but he escaped his outing with his ninth save of the season. Martinez allowed a run on three hits, including a home run, but ended up wrapping up the game for a 6-5 Cardinals win in 10 innings. He's been a bit shaky of late, […]
Carl Edwards Jr. Optioned to Minors
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. has been optioned to the minors on Monday. He holds a 5.87 ERA through 20 appearances this season. He was roughed up on Sunday, so the Cubs decided to let him get some extra work in the minors. Roman Wick has been recalled to take his spot on […]
Liam Hendriks Blows Save, Takes Loss On Sunday
Oakland Athletics closer Liam Hendriks allowed two runs on three hits in the ninth inning of Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Hendriks entered the game with a one-run lead, but Ehire Adrianza's RBI triple tied the contest before Max Kepler delivered a two-out RBI single to walk it off. Before the game, the […]
Danny Salazar (SP/RP, CLE) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: October 9, 2017 was the last time we saw Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar in the major leagues. He spent the entirety of the 2018 season on the Disabled List and underwent surgery on his right, throwing shoulder in July of that year. […]
Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the Monday, July 22nd 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 […]
Trey Wingenter Demoted To Triple-A
The San Diego Padres optioned reliever Trey Wingenter to Triple-A on Sunday. Along with outfielder Josh Naylor, Wingenter was demoted to make room for top pitching prospects Michel Baez and Adrian Morejon. With a 12.6 K/9, the 25-year-old Wingenter offered tantalizing strikeout potential but lacked consistent control and was hit hard often. He’ll look to […]
Carlos Martinez Earns Save Number Eight on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez picked up his eighth save of the season on Sunday, allowing just a walk in a scoreless ninth inning. Martinez faced four batters, throwing 19 pitches, 11 for strikes. He notched a strikeout and lowered his ERA to 3.65. After a brief cold spell, it looks like Martinez is […]
Brad Hand Allows a Run but Earns Save 27 on Sunday
Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand allowed a run in the ninth inning on Sunday, but struck out three and earned his 27th save. The hit Hand allowed was a solo home run to Bubba Starling, but the three strikeouts were a nice consolation prize to his fantasy owners. He'll take a 2.38 ERA into his […]
Shawn Kelley Leaves Game While Warming Up
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (biceps) was removed from Sunday's game while taking his warmup pitches. Kelley felt soreness in his right biceps tendon and will undergo further evaluation according to John Blake, the Executive Vice President of Communications for the Rangers. Kelley has 11 saves on the season and had taken over the […]
Adam Morgan Throws Another Scoreless Inning
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Adam Morgan threw another scoreless inning with a walk and two strikeouts vs the Pirates Sunday afternoon. Morgan has now gone seven appearances in a row without allowing a run and has taken over the eighth-inning role for the Phillies. Manager Gabe Kapler is known for non-traditional bullpen usage, but this […]
Michel Baez Joins Big League Roster
San Diego Padres pitcher Michel Baez had his contract purchased by the organization on Sunday. Baez is one of the top ranked prospects in the Padres' farm system right now. He has a 2.00 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 27 innings in the minors this season. He's been pitching in relief all season. He could […]
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The phrase "Get 'Em While They're Hot" feels cruel this weekend, as I'm writing from the beaches of Belmar, New Jersey. Maybe I'm just a pampered nit, but the sun is attacking from all sides. At least the ocean is a stone's throw away, […]
Ken Giles Picks Up 14th Save on Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles slammed the door on the Tigers, by striking out the side on 17 pitches, for his 14th save of the season in a 7-5 win. Despite missing some time due to a nerve inflammation, the 28-year-old has been one of the best closers in baseball in 2019, with a […]
Aaron Bummer (RP, CHW) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: There's a very realistic chance that the Chicago White Sox will find a way to trade their closer Alex Colome by the upcoming deadline, and if that happens, the ninth inning reigns will likely be handed down to thriving 25-year-old southpaw Aaron Bummer. Melancholic […]
Daniel Mengden (SP/RP, OAK) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 9% of leagues ANALYSIS: Daniel Mengden is still surprisingly young at 26, and we can all get behind a fantastic mustache, but the Texas A&M alumni has sported more than well-groomed facial hair on the mound in recent work. Through 47.0 IP for another season as an Oakland […]