Wily Peralta Tries To Lose Game, Fails

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Wily Peralta tried his best to spoil a five-run lead on Wednesday night, but teammate Ian Kennedy came in to put out the fire at the last second. Peralta was tasked with the easy job of protecting the monster lead for just one inning, but after allowing two runners and […]

Kenley Jansen Expected to be Available on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (ankle) is expected to be available for Thursday's contest against the Phillies after suffering an ankle bruise during Tuesday's blown save. Manager Dave Roberts noted that the 31-year-old is feeling significantly better. Jansen has recorded 23 saves to go along with 3 wins, a 3.72 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and […]

Digger Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 16 (Triple-A Edition)

very 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 Thursday, July 18th 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 […]

Nick Wittgren Earns a Save on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Nick Wittgren earned a save on Wednesday, tossing the final 1 2/3 innings of a 7-2 victory. It was a much closer game when Wittgren entered, and he made it through his five outs while allowing a solo home run and a walk. He struck out three and ended up with […]

Craig Kimbrel Notches Fourth Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel tossed a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts against the Reds Wednesday to earn his fourth save of the season. This is now four straight scoreless appearances for Kimbrel after allowing five runs in his first 2 2/3 innings. It appears Kimbrel is hitting his stride after missing the […]

Hector Neris Suspended, Will Appeal

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris has been suspended three games for hitting David Freese Tuesday night in the Phillies 9-8 win over the Dodgers. Neris will appeal the suspension making him available to pitch tonight. Neris was called upon to protect a two-run lead but promptly put the first two men on base. After […]

Ken Giles is Available for Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) is available for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Giles has been unable to pitch since July 4 due to inflammation in his elbow. It's unclear if Giles will be able to pitch in back-to-back games yet, but he is available for Wednesday's contest.

Kenley Jansen is Not Available on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (ankle) is not available for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He was hit in the ankle by a comebacker during Tuesday's contest. Manager Dave Roberts is hopeful that Jansen is available for Thursday, but we'll have to wait and see. Joe Kelly is most likely going to […]

Hector Neris Suspended Three Games

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris has been suspended three games for his actions during Tuesday's contest. The right-hander was ejected after hitting David Freese in the back following a home run. Neris has decided to appeal the suspension, so he will be available for Wednesday's contest versus the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Carlos Martinez Allows a Run but Earns a Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez allowed a run on Wednesday but earned a save in a 6-5 win over the Pirates. He bounced back somewhat from Tuesday's rougher outing, but he still gave up a run on three hits in his inning of work. It was his sixth save and his ERA sits at […]

Jacob Waguespack Allows Four Runs In First MLB Start

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jacob Waguespack allowed four runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings of work during a 10-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Waguespack walked three batters while striking out two. The 25-year-old has been used as a long reliever in two other instances this season. He owns a […]

Heath Hembree Blows Up In The Ninth Inning

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Heath Hembree didn't record an out and allowed three runs to cross in the ninth inning of a 10-4 loss to Toronto on Tuesday. Three consecutive hits, including a triple and double doomed Hembree, who was trying to keep the Red Sox' deficit to two runs. This was a rough […]

Logan Allen Impaled By Marlins

San Diego Padres starter Logan Allen was battered for seven earned runs in just 2 1/3 innings Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Allen lacked any semblance of control in the contest, surrendering seven hits and three walks while fanning none. Against a weak Marlins club, Allen surely disappointed a handful of streaming fantasy owners. The […]

Rest-of-Season Relief Pitcher Rankings (Midseason Update)

The trade deadline approaches and bullpen speculation is running rampant, with the battle for saves likely deciding which spot on the podium you'll stand on. We here at RotoBaller want to give you the inside track for a successful second half with a Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 16)

We’ve hit an interesting point in the season where a lot of the top prospects that are going to play every day at the MLB level in 2019 are already holding down a spot. The remaining prospects, for the most part, will now have to wait for an injury to provide them with an opportunity […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 16 (Triple-A Edition)

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 17th 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 […]

Kenley Jansen Blows Save, Bruises Ankle

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (ankle) was limping heavily after his blown save against the Phillies on Tuesday. He was hit by a comebacker in the ninth inning, which bruised his right ankle, and he said he regrets staying in the game. The hard-throwing right-hander took the blown save and loss after allowing four […]

Carlos Martinez Takes a Loss on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez took a loss on Tuesday, tossing the ninth inning of a tie game and allowing two runs on two hits and a walk. The loss dropped his record to 2-1 and raised his ERA to 2.91, but the fact that he was used in the ninth inning of a […]

Hunter Strickland, Felix Hernandez Making Strides

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (lat) will throw live batting practice at Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday. If his session goes well, he will likely start a rehab assignment at Tacoma or elsewhere later this week. Starter Felix Hernandez (lat) will throw his first bullpen session on Thursday. Strickland has been out since late March […]

Ken Giles Could Be Available Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, and his fastball had lots of life and his slider was moving well, according to pitching coach Pete Walker. There's a chance that Giles could be available against Boston on Tuesday despite not pitching since July 4 with nerve irritation in […]

Framber Valdez Optioned To Triple-A

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez was sent back to Triple-A Round Rock Tuesday. Valdez gave up four runs in four innings as the bulk reliever Monday night which was a continuation of his recent struggles. In his last four outings, Valdez has given up 19 earned runs in 11 innings with 11 walks against […]

Royals In Sell Mode As Deadline Approaches

The Kansas City Royals, who traded catcher Martin Maldonado to the Cubs on Monday, are in sell mode with the July 31 trade deadline approaching. According to a source, the focus will be on moving outfielder Billy Hamilton, reliever Jake Diekman, first baseman Lucas Duda and closer Ian Kennedy. Hamilton and Kennedy are the bigger […]

Ryan Brasier Sent Down

The Boston Red Sox optioned relief pitcher Ryan Brasier to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday and called up pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez from Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Brasier has struggled big time after excelling in a late-inning role in 2018, as he's 2-3 on the season with a 4.24 ERA. He gave up three earned runs […]

Cardinals Open To Trading Carlos Martinez

The St. Louis Cardinals are "open" to trading closer Carlos Martinez. The Cardinals would also be willing to consider trading young outfielders such as Lane Thomas and Tyler O'Neill, who has been hot of late. C-Mart has adapted well to a relief role with the Cardinals and has a nice 2.18 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, five […]

Jalen Beeks To Serve As Bulk Guy Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays called up pitcher Jalen Beeks on Tuesday to serve as the bulk pitcher behind opener Ryne Stanek against the division-rival Yankees. Outfielder Guillermo Heredia was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Beeks has been excellent for the Rays this year, going 5-0 with a 2.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and […]

Hector Rondon To Serve As Opener Tuesday

Houston Astros pitcher Hector Rondon will serve as the opener Tuesday when the team takes on the Angels in Anaheim. After 396 appearances in the major leagues, Rondon will take the mound in the first inning to start the game. Rondon is having a solid season but is posting a 6.75 ERA over his last […]

Luke Jackson Locks Down 17th Save On Monday

Atlanta Braves closer Luke Jackson struck out two batters and did not allow a baserunner as he picked up his 17th save during a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. The 27-year-old has fared well out of the bullpen this season as he owns a 2.87 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 64/18 K/BB […]

Ian Kennedy Locks Down His 14th Save

Kansas City Royals closer Ian Kennedy pitched his way through an exciting ninth inning at home on Monday to nail down his 14th save of the season. Kennedy scattered a hit and a walk amongst his three outs, but a double play erased the threat before it could allow the game to get tied up. […]