A.J. Minter Records Four-Out Save On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves reliever A.J. Minter picked up the save on Wednesday during a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Minter entered the game in the eighth inning with runners on first and second. He struck out Victor Caratini to end the threat and then tossed a perfect ninth inning to earn his fourth save of […]

Digger Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 13

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 […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 13)

July is almost here and the Wild Card races are looking muddled in both the American and especially the National League, where almost every club has a reasonable shot at the playoffs. The impending (and now single) trade deadline could make things interesting especially with only six or seven teams looking like guaranteed sellers - […]

Craig Kimbrel Officially Called Up

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel was officially promoted following Wednesday’s loss versus the Atlanta Braves. Kimbrel will slide into the closer role for the Cubs and instantly becomes one of the better options for owners looking for saves. Reliever Tony Barnette was sent down to Triple-A to clear space for Kimbrel.

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, June 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 […]

Jose Alvarado Expected Back Soon

Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder said that relief pitcher Jose Alvarado threw bullpen sessions on back-to-back days on Monday and Tuesday, and the team expects him to be back in the "near future." The left-handed reliever has been out since June 1 while handling a family matter, but it looks like he'll once […]

Matt Barnes Implodes In Ninth Again

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes allowed two runs while only recording one out in the ninth inning to blow his sixth save of the season. Barnes now has six blown saves to only four converted saves on the season as his ERA rises to 4.19. Barnes has actually shown some promise this season […]

Wade Davis Earns Save Wednesday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Wade Davis pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Wednesday in San Francisco to earn his 11th save of the season. Davis has now earned the past four saves for the Rockies and appears to have settled in as the team's go-to option in the ninth. His numbers aren't pretty as his […]

Will Smith On Twins Radar

San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith is on the Minnesota Twins radar as of now. The Dodgers have also been showing interest in Smith, who is likely to be traded before the deadline next month. The left-hander has been lights-out in 2019, posting a 1.95 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, 21 saves and 49 K's in 32 […]

Matt Strahm Rebounds With Nine Strikeouts

San Diego Padres starter Matt Strahm struck out nine batters in six frames to collect his third victory Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Strahm yielded four earned runs, but the outing was much needed after he had posted a 12.08 ERA over his last three starts. The recent swoon has his ERA sitting at an […]

Craig Kimbrel Expected To Join The Cubs On Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel is on his way to Chicago and is expected to be promoted prior to Thursday’s game versus the Atlanta Braves. Kimbrel was signed on June 7th and has been working with Triple-A Iowa. Kimbrel has been one of the best closers during his big league tenure and he should […]

Tommy Hunter Could Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Tommy Hunter (elbow) could rejoin the bullpen this weekend, according to Matt Breen. Hunter has been out all season due to a flexor strain, but could make a big impact in the Philly bullpen. The Phillies bullpen has been crushed by injuries all season, so Hunter should make a splash once […]

Felipe Vazquez A Target in Trade Talks

It is being reported by Jon Morosi that the Los Angeles Dodgers have interest in Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez. While he would be a huge help to the backend of the Dodgers bullpen, this move would come at a cost for Vazquez's fantasy value as he would be expected to be used in a […]

Matt Barnes, Ryan Brasier Toss Scoreless Frames

Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes earned his 12th hold Tuesday after a scoreless seventh inning against the White Sox. Barnes struck out two and walked a batter. The righty was relegated to middle relief after a blow up appearance on June 22, when he allowed three runs in less than an inning of work. […]

Brandon Workman Notches Third Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman earned his third save Tuesday in a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Workman allowed one hit and struck out two in his scoreless final frame. The 30-year-old's 1.70 ERA is Boston's lowest, and his .101 opponent batting average is the lowest in the majors for pitchers […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Trevor Story, Mike Clevinger and More

In our continuing weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 13

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 […]

Kenley Jansen Nails Down His 23rd Save In Road Win

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen worked around a single while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday in Arizona as he secured his 23rd save of the season. He needed 27 pitches to get through the inning, throwing two first-pitch strikes to the four batters he faced. He has logged 56 […]

Jordan Hicks To Have Tommy John Surgery Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, according to John Mozeliak. Hicks will miss the rest of the season and likely the first half of 2020 as well. The 22-year-old right-hander was 2-2 with a 3.14 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 14 saves and 31 K's in 28 2/3 […]

Sam Tuivailala Back On Mound In The Minors

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala (Achilles, shoulder) was back on the mound for a minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday for Class A Everett (Wash.), but he was tuned up for five runs - four earned - and five hits while retiring just two batters. He is on the 60-day injured list due to an […]

Dodgers Could Look To Trade For Will Smith

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't ruling out a potential trade to acquired San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith, according to a source. The National League West rivals haven't gotten together for a trade since 2007. Even on a bad Giants team in 2019, Smith has been excellent for fantasy owners with a 2.01 ERA, 0.77 […]

Brad Hand Explodes on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand blew his first save of the season on Tuesday in spectacular fashion, allowing five runs on five hits without recording a single out. Hand faced five batters, and all five reached base. Hunter Dozier's grand slam was the exclamation point on what will likely be Hand's worst outing of the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 26th 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 […]

David Robertson Could Throw Bullpen Soon

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) could throw a bullpen session soon. This could happen as soon as Wednesday. D-Rob has been a huge disappointment to the Phillies and his fantasy owners in 2019, having thrown just 6 2/3 innings before getting injured in his first year with the Phillies. He has a 5.40 […]

Nestor Cortes Records Third Victory Out Of Bullpen

The New York Yankees went with an opener Tuesday night in the Bronx and once again emerged victorious. Aaron Boone followed the similar formula of starting Chad Green and going to left-hander Nestor Cortes to carry the load. The 24-year-old went 4 1/3 innings, surrendering two runs on four hits while striking out eight. Cortes […]

Alex Reyes Sidelined A Few Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes (chest) will miss two or three starts after straining his pectoral muscle. He's been banged up this season, and hasn't pitched well during his time in the minors. It's unclear when Reyes will be back on the big league team. He likely won't be ready to do that until […]

Chad Green Will Serve as Opener Tuesday

New York Yankees pitcher Chad Green will draw the start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Green will be the opener and pitch an inning or two, then Nestor Cortes Jr. will follow him out of the bullpen. Green pitched on Monday, but only threw 16 pitches, so it sounds like he's good to […]

Carlos Martinez to Serve as Closer

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez is expected to take over the closer role for the Cardinals going forward. Jordan Hicks (elbow) is going to have Tommy John surgery, so he's done for the rest of the season. The Cardinals could always sign someone to pitch the ninth for them, but Martinez should be fine […]

Roberto Osuna 1-for-3 In Saves In June

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna has hit a few bumps in the road as the team prepares to open up a series with the Pirates on Tuesday. Osuna has made only six appearances all month and has blown two saves since June 6. Osuna still posts some gaudy totals with a 2.25 ERA and a […]

Hansel Robles Cementing Closer's Role

Los Angeles Angels closer Hansel Robles has made significant strides to nail down the closer's role moving forward heading into Tuesday. Robles has converted his last five save chances and is posting a 0.87 ERA in the month of June with an 11:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Robles has allowed 11 hits over his last 10 1/3 innings […]