H2H Category Streamers - Week 3 Waiver Wire

h2hThere are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes to get an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Caleb Ferguson To Lead Bullpen Game Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson will get the start on Saturday against the Brewers in what will be a bullpen game. The Dodgers will attempt to get by in Hyun-Jin Ryu's rotation spot. Ferguson will essentially be the closer and will probably only go a few innings at the most. The left-hander hasn't […]

Dellin Betances To Miss More Time

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) will receive a cortisone shot to help the lingering spur in the back of his right shoulder. He will not throw for three weeks and won't return before six to seven weeks now. That's a pretty big setback for the flamethrowing setup man in the Bronx. The […]

Domingo German's Rotation Turn Skipped

With off days playing a role, the New York Yankees have opted to skip starting pitcher Domingo German's next turn in the rotation. That means his next start will be Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old has been strong as an interim member of the starting rotation, going 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA in […]

Dellin Betances To Have Another MRI

New York Yankees reliever Dellin Betances (shoulder) may have suffered a setback as his simulated game on Thursday did not yield positive results. On Friday, the 30-year-old was set to undergo another MRI as the Yankees search for answers. Betances has been sidelined since spring training with an impingement in his right shoulder. He appeared to […]

Shawn Armstrong Returns To Mariners

Seattle Mariners right-hander Shawn Armstrong (oblique) could make his debut any day now, as the club announced Friday that he was being reinstated from the injured list. The 28-year-old made 14 appearances for the Mariners last year, posting a 1.23 ERA and even recording a save. The club is off to a rousing 13-2 start, […]

Brad Boxberger Takes The Loss

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Brad Boxberger was given the chance to nail down the save on Thursday against the Mariners, but as with all of KC's team right now, Boxberger was hit by misfortune. Boxberger didn't do himself any favors by allowing back-to-back singles with one out, but after a strikeout and getting two […]

Brandon Morrow Nearing Live BP

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) is nearing live batting practice. Morrow missed all of the second half last year and landed on the injured list to begin the 2019 season, but he's making progress and appears on track to return sometime next month. It's assumed that he will retake the closer's job from […]

Trey Wingenter Poaches First Career Save

San Diego Padres reliever Trey Wingenter recorded his first career save Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. With closer Kirby Yates unavailable, Wingenter was shaky with two walks but struck out two D-Backs to preserve the one-run victory. The 24-year-old fireballer has been a staple in the Friars bullpen, holding a 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and […]

Edwin Diaz Records Fifth Save on Thursday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz locked down his fifth save of the season on Thursday in a win over the Atlanta Braves. Diaz allowed two hits, but struck out two batters in a scoreless ninth to seal the victory. So far this season, the flamethrower has done exactly what the Mets expected him to […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: Free Agent Frenzy

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. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 2 Waiver Wire

If the first two weeks are any indication, this should be a good baseball season. There are fans of some teams that may dispute that claim, and as a Marlins fan myself...well, bullpens have been crazy haven't they? Smart baseball minds have been saying for years that a team's best relief pitcher shouldn't be pigeonholed […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for 2019 Redraft Leagues (Week 2)

Can you believe the baseball season is already flying by?! Some teams already have a dozen games in hand at the MLB level, while the minor league season has been underway since last Thursday. With minor league games now underway, it’s time for another update of the ‘Impact Prospects for 2019.’ Since last we visited […]

Finding the Next Josh Hader - Undervalued Relievers with Legit Upside

As the reliever game in the Majors has changed over the past few years, so must the fantasy community. With the growth of players like Josh Hader, Andrew Miller, and Ryan Pressly, the number of fastball-slider relievers, who can pitch multiple-innings, offer new chances to rack up Ks and holds. While not off to a […]

Mike Montgomery Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Chicago Cubs left-hander Mike Montgomery (lat) threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday, reporting no issues in a positive step towards his return. The 29-year-old was placed on the injured list last week with a lat strain after four dreadful appearances out of the bullpen. Montgomery is reportedly set for one more bullpen session over the […]

Andrew Miller Strikes Out the Side on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller tossed a strong inning in relief on Thursday, allowing a hit but striking out three. Miller needed just 14 pitches (11 strikes) to get through the ninth inning and seal an 11-7 win for the Cardinals. After a rough start to the season, Miller is showing some signs […]

Tigers-Twins Postponed For Friday

The game between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins scheduled for Friday has already been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on May 11. Michael Pineda was set to start for the Twins, going up against Daniel Norris, who is filling in for Matt Moore […]

Nationals Deal With Bud Norris Falls Through

The Washington Nationals deal with free-agent relief pitcher Bud Norris (forearm) has fallen through. The Nats felt he was still four to five weeks away from being ready to pitch in the majors. Norris had a 3.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 67 strikeouts in 57 2/3 innings while also recording 28 saves for the Cardinals […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

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 […]

Waiver Wire Strategy - Recycling Post-Hype Draft Sleepers

Fantasy baseball is very much a “what have you done for me lately” environment. If players are playing poorly, fantasy managers will give up on them. All too often players are getting dropped that have no business being on the waiver wire. Some guys are just down on their luck and end up tossed into […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns First Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias struck out the side in a scoreless ninth inning on Wednesday to earn his first save of the season. With the Reds winning just their third game, this was the only save chance that they have handed to Iglesias in the young season. Overall, the 29-year-old has a 0-2 record, […]

Tyler Chatwood Scheduled To Start Sunday

With Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester on the injured list, the Cubs have apparently found their interim starter. Manager Joe Maddon announced Wednesday that Tyler Chatwood will start on Sunday, when Lester was next scheduled to start against the Angels. The 29-year-old has been abysmal since arriving in Chicago, pitching to a 7.20 ERA in […]

Richard Lovelady Called Up To Pitch In Bullpen

The Kansas City Royals summoned relief pitcher Richard Lovelady from Triple-A Omaha before Tuesday's game to take the place of Tim Hill, who was optioned. Lovelady was the Royals No. 16 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, and he's been a stud out of the bullpen at every stop of his professional career. Last season, Lovelady […]

Braves-Rockies Postponed Wednesday

The game between the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies has been postponed on Wednesday due to inclement weather. It has been rescheduled for Aug. 26. Kevin Gausman was scheduled to start for the Braves on Wednesday, with Jeff Hoffman going for the Rockies. Make sure to remove any players from either team from your fantasy […]

Take Advantage of Your Competitors' Early Season Panic Attack

You are a savvy fantasy manager. You’re committed. Patient. You have the gumption to see a task to the end. You don’t have shaky nerves. You don’t run at the first sign of controversy. You lean in and charge forward. Unfortunately, or maybe I should say fortunately, not all fantasy players are created equal. How […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

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 […]

Anthony Swarzak Notches Second Save

It appears that the Seattle Mariners have found their new closer. Anthony Swarzak was called upon in the ninth inning to preserve the team's three-run lead, and he did just that as he earned his second save of the season. Swarzak gave up a two-out single to Whit Merrifield but that was the only blemish […]

Jeremy Jeffress Scheduled To Rejoin Team On Next Homestand

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) will pitch in back-to-back games for Triple-A San Antonio on Tuesday and Wednesday. It's expected that he will rejoin the big-league club during their next homestand, which begins on Monday against St. Louis. Jeffress is an integral part of the Brewers bullpen after throwing 76 2/3 inning last […]

Heath Fillmyer Likely To Start Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals recalled pitcher Heath Fillmyer from the minors on Tuesday, and he's likely to make the start on Wednesday against the Mariners at home. The Royals also recalled Richard Lovelady from the minors on Tuesday. Fillmyer, 24, had a 4.26 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and weak 6.2 K/9 in 17 games (13 starts) […]

Roberto Osuna Off To Strong Start

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna converted his third save of the season in the Astros 4-3 win over the Yankees Monday night. Osuna is a perfect 3-for-3 thus far and has five strikeouts through five innings pitched. Osuna is a huge upgrade at the back end of the bullpen for a high-powered offense and is […]