The Cut List (Week 9) - Time to Let Go?

Happy Memorial Day Weekend. This the already last Cut List of May. Time flies, and so too can a player's fantasy value. Stats are through Friday, May 24. As we say every week: Remember that these recommendations are for standard leagues up to 12 teams, which of course means the players can be dropped in […]

Jordan Hicks Saves His Tenth on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks picked up his 10th save of the season on Saturday, tossing a perfect inning with 12 pitches. He dropped his ERA to 2.65 and his opponent's batting average to .175. The Cardinals haven't had many save chances recently, but Hicks has the upside to be one of the more […]

Tyler Chatwood Picks Up Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Tyler Chatwood picked up his first save of the season on Saturday versus the Reds. Chatwood allowed two hits, but threw a scoreless frame. The right-hander continues to pitch well out of the bullpen for the Cubs and owns a 2.76 ERA, but it is unlikely he will get many save […]

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 final week of May means we're nearly one-third of the way through the season! Each team seems to be calling up their prized prospects, though the Super Two deadline is still looming in the minds of some ballclubs (cough, Houston). The big names […]

Joe Ross Returning to Triple-A Fresno

Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross was optioned to Triple-A Fresno Saturday. Relief pitcher James Bourque was recalled from Double-A Harrisburg to take Ross's place. Ross was a starter from 2015-18 but was used out of the bullpen this season, having recovered from a 2017 Tommy John surgery. It has been a struggle for Ross, with […]

Brian Flynn Activated, Richard Lovelady Optioned

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Brian Flynn (elbow) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Flynn has missed the first two months of the season and has not pitched yet. He's someone that could pitch multiple innings out of the bullpen or get a few spot starts in. Richard Lovelady has been […]

Chad Sobotka Activated, Optioned to Minors

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chad Sobotka (abdominal) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A. The righty reliever spent nearly a month out of action due to an abdominal strain. Sobotka had an 8.25 ERA with the Braves this season through 13 appearances. Hopefully he can straighten out his stuff in […]

Dillon Maples, Tim Collins Recalled

Chicago Cubs relief pitchers Dillon Maples and Tim Collins have been recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. Maples has electric stuff, but his control still isn't there as he has five walks in 2 2/3 innings this season with the Cubs. The veteran lefty Collins pitched well in the minors, but doesn't have much fantasy […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 9

We are nearly a third of the way through the fantasy season and things are starting to figure themselves out. For example, Kris Bryant has seemingly found his stroke and shut the window closed on buy-low opportunities. Several other players around the league are also beginning to find their groove, yet there are still a […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 8 Waiver Wire

It's almost officially summer (both in the "school's out" definition and the-calendar-says-so definition) but the introduction of Closers and Saves Report is still rolling strong with some very specific Easter eggs. While part of me wants to break free (✔) another part feels under pressure (✔✔) to keep it going. Speaking of keeping it going, […]

Brad Hand Picks Up His 13th Save on Friday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand saved his 13th game of the season on Friday, tossing the ninth inning of a 3-1 game. He allowed a hit, but struck out two, needing 14 pitches to deliver a win for Cleveland. Hand now has a 1.29 ERA and has allowed a .164 batting average to opposing hitters. […]

Royals-Yankees Postponed Friday

The game between the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees has been postponed on Friday due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday, May 25. Royals starter Jakob Junis and Yankees starter Chad Green will likely start one of the two games on Saturday. Make […]

Free Agent Frenzy for Week 9: 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, 1-2 pm ET, and Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also find new […]

Phillies Activate Vince Velasquez

The Philadelphia Phillies activated starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (forearm) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. He'll be available in relief this weekend, but he's also a candidate to make a start next week against the Cardinals. The 26-year-old right-hander is 1-2 on the year with a 3.86 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 32 strikeouts in […]

Michael Feliz Opening for Pirates Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Michael Feliz will serve as the team's opener for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's not clear who will pitch the bulk of the innings or if it will be a bullpen game. The Dodgers are a dangerous lineup anyway, so any Pittsburgh pitcher would be a DFS fade […]

Ryne Harper Having Early Success

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Ryne Harper, a 30-year-old non-roster invitee to spring training, has a 1.69 ERA in the first 20 appearances of his MLB career. Harper has struck out 18 and walked four in 21 1/3 innings. Even though Minnesota's closer situation is not completely settled, Harper would seem to be a long way […]

Carlos Estevez Melts Down Versus Pittsburgh

One day after nearly landing the temporary closing gig for the Colorado Rockies, reliever Carlos Estevez got shellacked in his first opportunity to get back on the mound. Estevez was called in to keep the team within striking distance after a big comeback left Colorado down 8-6. Instead, Estevez got blown up by allowing three […]

Do Not Cut List: 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 […]

Mychal Givens Takes Brutal Loss Thursday

Baltimore Orioles closer Mychal Givens fell to 0-2 in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees. Givens entered the ninth inning with the score tied and proceeded to get two quick strikeouts before things fell apart. Givens allowed a walk, a single, and then two consecutive walks (walking what would be the winning run in) before […]

Tyler Thornburg Placed on Injured List

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Tyler Thornburg (hip) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Thornburg is dealing with a hip impingement, but owns a 7.71 ERA this season. He hasn't pitched well this season, so the Red Sox may take their time with him. Right-handed relief pitcher Travis Lakins has been added to […]

Luis Garcia to Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Luis Garcia (back) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with the High-A ballclub on Thursday. Garcia has been sidelined since May 13 due to back spasms. He has a strong 2.25 ERA this season through 16 innings, but doesn't offer much fantasy value.

Chad Green is the Opener for Friday

New York Yankees pitcher Chad Green will draw the start versus the Kansas City Royals on Friday. This marks Green's second start of the year, but he'll likely only go an inning or two. Green has a 12.41 ERA this season, so this is going to be a bullpen day for the Bronx Bombers. It's […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up 12th Save

After Carlos Gomez's heroics in the eighth inning Thursday afternoon at Citi Field, the New York Mets call on closer Edwin Diaz to seal a two-run victory. The Puerto Rican native struck out two en route to a perfect ninth, recording his 12th save of the year. Diaz has only recorded four saves this month […]

Wander Suero Allows Home Run in Latest Washington Bullpen Meltdown

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Wander Suero allowed an eighth inning three-run home run to Carlos Gomez Thursday that made the difference in a 6-4 loss to the New York Mets. Suero now has a 7.17 ERA in 21 1/3 innings, even though it was Suero's first blown save of the season. Reliever Matt Grace sits […]

Ryne Stanek Opening Again Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek will serve as the team's opener for a second straight game on Thursday against the Cleveland Indians. Pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is expected to get called up as a follower. The opener-follower model is a typically difficult one for DFS. Yarbrough succeeded in the follower role in 2018, winning 16 […]

Heath Hembree Blows Save, Earns Win Wednesday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Heath Hembree blew a 12th-inning save chance before locking down a 6-5 win, in the 13th inning, over Toronto Wednesday. Following Mookie Betts' 12th-inning go-ahead home run, Hembree served up a two-out solo shot to Rowdy Tellez to tie it at five. The Sox were able to plate another in […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 8

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 8)

The top prospect exodus continued last week with Keston Hiura, Austin Riley and Brendan Rodgers all receiving the call to The Show. Riley immediately made his presence known to the Braves with a number of strong performances. Touki Toussaint also continued his up-and-down relationship with the Braves. Even with all the promotions this season already, […]

Yonny Chirinos Lets Up One Run On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Yonny Chirinos let up one run in relief of opener Ryne Stanek on Wednesday. He only tossed 3 2/3 innings in this one striking out two against a tough Dodgers lineup. It’s possible that he will get a straight start or two in the Rays long stretch of consecutive games. He’s […]

Marcus Walden Blows Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Marcus Walden blew the save opportunity in a 4-3 game on Wednesday. With the Red Sox struggling to find anyone who can lock down the ninth, the situation isn’t ideal for fantasy managers. Even Matt Barnes, who has been great so far, let up an eighth inning home run to […]