Steve Cishek Carted Off Field While Warming Up

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Steve Cishek (leg) was carted off the field Wednesday during warm-ups. Cishek's right leg was hit by a ball, which doesn't sound like much, but it was enough to warrant him being carted off the field. There's no word yet on the severity of the injury, but this doesn't look good. Further […]

Chris Rusin Clears Waivers, Sent To Triple-A

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque. Rusin allowed four runs over his two appearances (one inning) this season. The 32-year-old had solid numbers in 2017, posting a 2.65 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 71 strikeouts over 85 innings, but fell off last season and looks […]

Blue Jays Call Up Jordan Romano

The Toronto Blue Jays called up relief pitcher Jordan Romano from Triple-A on Wednesday. The Canadian pitcher was selected in the Rule 5 draft by the Texas Rangers over the winter but was ultimately sent back to Toronto, as he didn't crack the Opening Day roster. Romano holds an ugly 6.10 ERA and 1.35 WHIP […]

Mike Shawaryn To Continue To Pitch In Relief Role

Boston Red Sox pitcher Mike Shawaryn will continue to pitch out of a relief role, according to manager Alex Cora. Shawaryn, who pitched through the minor leagues as a starter, has pitched well so far in a limited amount of work, compiling 11 strikeouts over six innings to go along with a 2.65 FIP. If […]

Yankees Option Stephen Tarpley

The New York Yankees optioned relief pitcher Stephen Tarpley to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Tarpley, who has had three MLB stints this season and had just been called up on June 9, struck out the side in the tenth inning that day to earn his first career save. However, after a run Tuesday, his ERA […]

Ian Kennedy Nails Down Fifth Save

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Ian Kennedy did his job on Tuesday as he held Detroit scoreless to finish out his fifth save of the season. Converting Kennedy to a reliever has been a bit of a roller coaster as he's ranged from dominant to terrible from week to week, but he's currently on a […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 11

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 […]

Mychal Givens Notches Clean Save Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Mychal Givens picked up his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 game against the Blue Jays. Givens pitched a one-two-three ninth inning with two strikeouts. The 29-year-old is now 0-3 and has converted six of 10 save opportunities with a 4.82 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 28 innings pitched. He […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/12/19)

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 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 […]

Brad Hand Earns a Win With Two Scoreless Innings on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand earned his third win of the season on Tuesday, tossing two scoreless innings before Cleveland walked off in the bottom of the tenth inning. Hand walked a batter, but did not allow a hit in his two innings of work. He struck out four and lowered his ERA to an […]

Darwinzon Hernandez Recalled, Starting Tuesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez will draw the start against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Hernandez threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings earlier this season with four strikeouts. However, he owns a 5.13 ERA and 59/32 K/BB ratio in Double-A this year. DFS players should go ahead and stay away from Hernandez in this one.

Jerad Eickhoff Demoted to the Bullpen

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff has been demoted to the bullpen after a horrendous start on Monday. Eickhoff was crushed, allowing seven runs to the Diamondbacks in Monday's loss. He has not shown signs of life during his other starts either, so the bullpen could be a better fit for him. Manager Gabe Kapler […]

Hansel Robles Converts Eighth Save

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Hansel Robles pitched a spotless frame to pick up his eighth save of the season in the Angels 5-3 win over the Dodgers. Robles allowed two hits but was able to escape unscathed and has not allowed a run over his past four appearances. Robles took over the closer's role about […]

Ryan Brasier Placed On Bereavement List

The Boston Red Sox placed relief pitcher Ryan Brasier on the bereavement list/family emergency leave on Tuesday and recalled pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez from the minors in order to make his first major league start. Brasier will be out for at least several days. He's been the team's co-closer with Matt Barnes and has a 3.77 […]

Wade Davis Gets First Save Since Return

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis took care of the Cubs in the ninth inning on Monday to knock out his first save since returning from the Injured List. The oblique injury that sidelined Davis for a couple weeks seems to be fully healed, and Davis was back up at 93 MPH with his fastball on […]

Scott Oberg Snags Vulture Win

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg had a small hiccough on Monday evening when he allowed the tying run to score during the eighth inning, but Colorado's impressive offense bailed him out and ended up awarding him the win after Wade Davis closed out the game. Oberg has been on a stellar run recently, striking […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/11/19)

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 11th 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 […]

Sean Newcomb Stellar In Relief On Monday

Atlanta Braves starter Sean Newcomb replaced the incumbent Kevin Gausman in the third inning of Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he proceeded to toss 4 2/3 scoreless innings while striking out six batters. Newcomb has been fantastic coming out of the bullpen for the Braves this season as he owns a 1.42 ERA […]

Matt Barnes Blows Fourth Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes allowed two runs in the ninth inning against the Rangers, surrendering the 2-1 lead, and picking up his fourth blown save of the season. A two-RBI double by Nomar Mazara in the ninth inning ended Boston's hopes of a win in regulation. Barnes was able to retire the […]

Jordan Hicks Saves His 13th Game on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks picked up his 13th save on Monday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning to lock down a 4-1 win over the Marlins. Hicks allowed a single to the first batter he faced, but had no problem getting the next three guys out in order. Hicks lowered his ERA to 3.63 […]

Michael Wacha Pitches Very Well on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha returned to the starting rotation on Monday and did very well against the Marlins. He picked up a win and a quality start, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks. He struck out four and needed just 75 pitches. It was Wacha's first scoreless start of […]

Joe Jimenez Continues To Struggle

Detroit Tigers eighth-inning setup man Joe Jimenez has an ERA of 6.40 since being named an All-Star last year and has allowed 37 earned runs in his last 52 2/3 innings while taking eight losses and blowing five saves. Manager Ron Gardenhire has relieved Jimenez of his eighth-inning setup duties for the second time in […]

Alex Dickerson Traded To Giants

The San Diego Padres traded outfielder Alex Dickerson to the San Francisco Giants for right-handed pitcher Franklin Van Gurp on Monday. The 29-year-old Dickerson had shuttled between Triple-A and the majors this season and was batting .158 in 19 plate appearances for the Padres. With a crowded outfield in San Diego, Dickerson’s path to playing […]

Marcus Walden Caps Off Rough Week

Boston Red Sox reliever Marcus Walden recorded just one out in four batters faced in the seventh inning of Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. Walden served up two solo home runs and a single before being replaced by Colten Brewer. Over the past week, Walden has thrown four complete innings, allowing three earned runs, all […]

MLB Draft Prospect Stock Watch

The 2019 Amateur Draft has come and gone, with fantasy owners looking to the next wave of impact talent. Depending on league format, some of these names might be ready to contribute from the start, but others will be added in drafts this winter. For those readers who did not have the time to watch […]

Transient No More, Kimbrel Lands on the North Side

Our long national nightmare is over. Craig Kimbrel is no longer a closer without a home, as the Chicago Cubs signed him earlier this week to a three-year deal worth $43 Million, with a club option in 2022. With the MLB draft concluding, Kimbrel finally became an unrestricted free-agent - no longer tied to the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/10/19)

Welcome to the Monday, June 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 […]

Blake Treinen Shaky, Hangs On For 14th Save

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen allowed two runs - one earned - and three hits with a walk in the ninth inning on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, but he was able to hang on for his 14th save. He needed 22 pitches, and he managed first-pitch strikes to just three of the seven batters […]

Hunter Strickland (RP, SEA) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Mariners' bullpen remains a mess, so there should be no doubt that Hunter Strickland will resume his duties as the primary closer once healthy. Good news for fantasy owners desperate for save: The veteran, who has been out since March 29 with a […]

Jose Alvarado Could Return Monday Or Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays moved relief pitcher Jose Alvarado from the family medical emergency list to the restricted list on Sunday because he maxed out the seven days on the emergency list. Manager Kevin Cash said Alvarado could return on Monday or Tuesday. The left-hander last pitched on June 1, but he should be back […]