Trevor Richards, Nick Anderson Traded To Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired pitchers Trevor Richards and Nick Anderson from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for pitcher Ryne Stanek and outfield prospect Jesus Sanchez, according to a source. Richards was demoted to the bullpen in Miami after struggling as a starter the last month, and both he and Anderson could be […]

Astros Trade For Aaron Sanchez, Joe Biagini

The Houston Astros acquired starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez and reliever Joe Biagini from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Derek Fisher, according to a source. This one flies under the radar after Houston also pulled off a blockbuster to acquire starter Zack Greinke at the deadline. Sanchez is 3-14 with an […]

Aroldis Chapman Walks Tightrope Again In Save

While the New York Yankees emerged with a victory over the Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon, closer Aroldis Chapman's performance once again raised worries. While he's recorded five saves since the All-Star break, the 31-year-old has allowed seven runs on six hits and eight walks in that span. Chapman's ERA has risen over a full run from […]

Mark Melancon Dealt To Braves

The Atlanta Braves acquired relief pitcher Mark Melancon from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday in exchange for pitchers Tristan Beck and Dan Winkler. The Braves made some much-needed upgrades to their bullpen on Wednesday with Melancon and Shane Greene, who should supplant Luke Jackson as the new ninth-inning man the rest of the way. […]

Nationals Acquire Hunter Strickland From M's

The Washington Nationals acquired relief pitcher Hunter Strickland from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in exchange for pitcher Aaron Fletcher, according to a source. Strickland opened the year as Seattle's closer but was quickly injured and has an 8.10 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, only two saves and three strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings in 2019. He'll […]

Shane Greene Traded To Atlanta

The Detroit Tigers have traded closer Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves. In terms of fantasy ramifications, fantasy owners don't need to worry about losing many saves, as Greene should get the bulk of the save opportunities in Atlanta over Luke Jackson and Co. On the year, the 30-year-old has absolutely dominated with a 1.18 […]

Edwin Diaz Expected To Stay Put

The belief is that the New York Mets will hold onto closer Edwin Diaz at the trade deadline. Diaz is a far cry from what he was in his breakout season with Seattle in 2018 and he blew a save on Tuesday. The Mets shouldn't be motivated to sell low on him, especially since he's […]

Shane Greene A Lock To Be Traded Wednesday?

One of the surest bets to be traded at the deadline on Wednesday is Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene. “They are trading him,” one rival executive said. Well then. It does make plenty of sense given that the Tigers are well out of contention. Greene, 30, has been excellent on a bad team in 2019 […]

Luis Severino, Dellin Betances Throwing From 90 Feet

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) and reliever Dellin Betances (shoulder) are throwing from 90 feet on Wednesday. Both pitchers were cleared to resume throwing programs several weeks ago and appear to be building up. It's a good sign for both players, but there remains no timetable for when they might be able […]

Giants, Brewers Swap Drew Pomeranz, Mauricio Dubon

The San Francisco Giants traded pitchers Drew Pomeranz and Ray Black to the Milwaukee Brewers for infield prospect Mauricio Dubon. Pomeranz has a 5.68 ERA this season, but a 3.26 in June and July. Going from AT&T Park to Miller Park hurts his value more than the Brewers better supporting cast helps. Dubon, 25, is […]

Teams Pursuing Alex Colome

Plenty of teams are pursuing Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome as the trade deadline approaches on Wednesday. Colome has been everything the Pale Hose had hoped for when they acquired Colome in the offseason, as he has 21 saves and a .079 batting average against in 2019. As such, the White Sox are hoping […]

Padres Fielding Calls On Kirby Yates

The San Diego Padres are still fielding calls on closer Kirby Yates as the trade deadline approaches on Wednesday, but they've also had initial talks with him about a contract extension. The Nationals, Dodgers, Twins and Brewers are among the teams seeking bullpen help this summer. Yates has been an elite ninth-inning man this year, […]

Nationals Also Add Roenis Elias To Pen

The Washington Nationals traded for relief pitcher Roenis Elias from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, minutes after making a deal for reliever Daniel Hudson. Like Hudson, Elias loses any fantasy value he may have had before the trade, because he won't be getting save situations in Washington. Elias has also struggled this season to a […]

Nationals Acquire Daniel Hudson

The Toronto Blue Jays traded reliever Daniel Hudson to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Sean Doolittle is entrenched as Washington's closer, so Hudson doesn't gain any fantasy value from the move, and in fact loses any that he might have had as a Ken Giles handcuff. The return from Washington is not yet known, but it […]

Brewers Send Jesus Aguilar To Rays For Jacob Faria

Former Tampa Bay Rays starter/reliever Jacob Faria is heading to the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for first baseman Jesus Aguilar. Faria had a strong rookie year as a starter, but then regressed and was eventually moved to the bullpen where his stuff started to shine. For now, it's unlikely that Faria will join the rotation […]

Luke Jackson Struggles Again On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves closer Luke Jackson surrendered three runs on three hits during a non-save situation in Tuesday's 11-8 win over the Washington Nationals. Jackson has now given up runs in four of his last six appearances. He owns a 3.60 ERA on the season to go along with a 1.38 WHIP and 17 saves. With […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 31st 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 […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 18

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 […]

Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Three in Tuesday's Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez picked up his 11th save of the season on Tuesday, tossing 1 1/3 scoreless innings to wrap up a 2-1 Cardinals win. Martinez retired all four batters he faced, striking out three of them. He came in for the last out of the eighth before pitching a perfect ninth. […]

Roberto Osuna Picks Up 24th Save

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna pitched a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his 24th save of the season in the team's 2-0 win over the Indians. Osuna's perfect frame now gives him seven saves in the month of July. Osuna continues to quietly go about his business, posting a 2.62 ERA this season with […]

Edwin Diaz Blows Save In Possible Last Mets Appearance

In what could've been his last appearance in a New York Mets uniform, closer Edwin Diaz entered in the ninth inning with a one-run lead against the White Sox Tuesday night. Pitching at Guaranteed Rate Field, the 25-year-old walked the first batter, hit another and threw a couple of wild pitches before a sacrifice fly […]

Hector Neris Earns 19th Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris pitched a clean ninth inning with one strikeout to pick up a save Tuesday night. Neris has now allowed only two baserunners and no runs over his last five appearances. Neris has had his bad appearances which have his ERA a little high at 3.74, but he strikes out […]

Shawn Armstrong Earns Third Save

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong threw two innings of scoreless ball to earn his third save of the season Wednesday in San Diego. Armstrong allowed one hit while striking out two to close out the victory. Armstrong hasn't been very good this season, his ERA is 5.08 with an equally bad 5.48 xFIP, but […]

Braves Acquire Chris Martin

The Atlanta Braves have acquired relief pitcher Chris Martin from the Texas Rangers for Triple-A pitcher Kolby Allard. Martin is having a nice season with a 3.08 ERA and a 2.94 xFIP on the season with 10.18 strikeouts per nine innings. Martin has four saves for Texas this season, but will likely slide in behind […]

Blake Parker Signed by Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Blake Parker will likely make his team debut for his new club this week. Parker was designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins last week. The veteran righty has a 4.21 ERA in 37 appearances with the Twins. He was a key piece to their pen to start the season, but […]

Danny Salazar Will Make His Season Debut on Thursday

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) will come off the injured list and pitch for the first time this season on Thursday. Manager Terry Francona says Salazar will serve as a "modified opener," working the first three or four innings before handing the ball to Adam Plutko. It's a tough first matchup against the Astros […]

Pedro Strop Placed On Injured List With Sore Neck

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (neck) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with neck tightness. Strop started feeling the pain on Sunday and has been struggling of late. For the season, Strop owns a 5.20 ERA. Duane Underwood Jr. has been called up to replace Strop and can be left on the […]

Cubs Acquire Reliever David Phelps From Toronto

Toronto continued their deadline sale, shipping right-handed reliever and cash considerations to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. In exchange, the Blue Jays receive Thomas Hatch, a right-handed pitching prospect who has a 4.59 ERA in 100 innings this year at Chicago's double-A affiliate. By acquiring Phelps, the Cubs continue to try and shore up their […]

Ken Giles Elbow Issue Makes Future Uncertain

Once thought a near-guarantee to be dealt by the Blue Jays, closer Ken Giles has now missed the past two games with elbow inflammation, putting the likelihood he's moved at risk. Manager Charlie Montoyo says Toronto will not use Giles if he is not 100%, even though Montoyo doesn't believe the issue to be serious. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, July 30th 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 […]