Brandon Woodruff Earns Win Friday Versus The Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brandon Woodruff had an interesting game in NLCS Game 1. He came in as a relief pitcher in the third inning. Woodruff would lead off the bottom of the third by hitting a solo homer that would tie the game at 1-1. He would finish off two innings and leave with […]

Hector Rondon, Joe Smith Added To ALCS Roster

Houston Astros relief pitchers Hector Rondon and Joe Smith are being added to the roster for the American League Championship Series against the Red Sox in favor of reliever Will Harris and outfielder Myles Straw. Rondon was solid for the Astros as their primary closer for much of the year, but he lost the job […]

Keon Broxton Removed From NLCS Roster

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Keon Broxton has been removed from the roster for the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers in favor of relief pitcher Xavier Cedeno. Broxton was mainly used as a pinch-runner and defensive replacement in the Division Series, going 1-for-2 at the plate with a solo home run in two games.

Julio Urias Added To NLCS Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias has been added to the roster for the National League Championship Series against the Brewers in favor of lefty reliever Scott Alexander. Ross Stripling also was left off the roster. Most of Urias' 2018 season was spent rehabbing after left shoulder surgery. He only tossed four innings in the […]

Steven Wright Needs Surgery On Knee

Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright (knee) needs arthroscopic surgery on his knee, but he is waiting on a second opinion to see if he could be available if the team advances to the World Series. The knuckleballer had to be removed from the Division Series because of the injury, so he is unavailable to […]

Ross Stripling Had Been Tipping Pitches

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling admitted that he had been tipping his pitches recently. It had to do with his foot positioning while he was in the stretch with men on base. Stripling was an All-Star this year and put up excellent numbers, but he was injured in the second half and struggled upon […]

Nationals Acquire Kyle Barraclough

The Washington Nationals acquired relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for international bonus pool money. Barraclough struggled in 2018 and was removed from the closer's role eventually. He finished with a 4.20 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 10 saves and a career-low 9.7 K/9 over 61 outings (55 2/3 innings). The […]

Brad Ziegler Announces Retirement

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday. The veteran sidearmer turned 39 on Wednesday and finished 2018 with a 3.91 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 10 saves and a 6.1 K/9 over a career-high 82 appearances (73 2/3 innings). He'll finish his 11-year career with a 2.75 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 105 […]

Heath Hembree Replacing Steven Wright On ALDS Roster

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Heath Hembree will replace Steven Wright (knee) on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Yankees, according to a source. Wright complained of knee issues before Game 1 on Friday and was sent for an MRI exam, which didn't wield good results. The knuckleballer won't be eligible […]

Steven Wright Likely To Be Replaced On ALDS Roster

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Steven Wright (knee) is likely to be replaced on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Yankees, according to sources. Wright was recovering from major left knee surgery this year but felt his knee bothering him before Game 1 on Friday and will visit with a knee […]

Kenley Jansen Makes First 2018 Postseason Appearance, Gets Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen secured the NLDS Game 2 win in Friday's 3-0 win over the Braves. Jansen allowed no runs on a single and no walks with a strikeout. The top closer had an erratic 2018 season, going through some serious slumps and issues with his irregular heartbeat, but looked like his […]

Jeremy Jeffress Earns Save In NLDS Game 2

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress bounced back from a poor Game 1 to earn the save in Game 2 of the NLDS. He would come in to take care of the eighth inning against Colorado and then finished them off in the ninth for a two-inning save. The performance is likely a relief for fans […]

Craig Kimbrel Records Four-Out Save In Game 1

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel entered Game 1 in the top of the eighth inning with two outs and a 5-3 lead. He retired Andrew McCutchen to end the eighth but gave up a solo home run to Aaron Judge to lead off of the ninth inning. Clinging on to a slim 5-4 lead, […]

Steven Wright Undergoes MRI On Knee

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Steven Wright (knee) underwent an MRI exam on his knee on Friday since it was bothering him before Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Yankees. If the Red Sox need to replace the knuckleballer on the roster, Wright would be unavailable to return for the Championship […]

Cody Allen Only Gets One Out on Friday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen was only able to record one out in Game 1 of the Division Series on Friday. He allowed a home run to Martin Maldonado to give the Astros a 5-2 lead in the seventh inning. Including the regular season, it was the 12th home run allowed by Allen.

Joe Kelly, Brandon Workman Make ALDS Roster

Boston Red Sox relief pitchers Joe Kelly and Brandon Workman made the roster for the American League Division Series against the Yankees. Heath Hembree and Bobby Poyner were left off the roster with the Red Sox carrying three catchers. Kelly and Workman will fill middle relief roles for the Red Sox against their arch-rivals in […]

Adam Ottavino Surrenders Walk-Off Hit

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino was victimized for the walk-off in Game 1 of the National League Division Series with the Brewers. Ottavino was dominant in the bottom of the ninth inning, but he quickly got into trouble in the bottom of the tenth after the Rockies had tied the game at two. Ottavino […]

Joakim Soria With NLDS Game 1 Win Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Joakim Soria picked up the win Thursday versus Colorado. After losing the lead in the ninth inning, Milwaukee sent Soria out there to hold the Rockies down. He did his job and picked up the win when the Brewers won it in the bottom of the inning. Soria spent some time […]

Jeremy Jeffress Blows Save In NLDS Game 1

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress had a rough Game 1 of the NLDS. He would pitch one inning and attempt to close out a 2-0 lead in the ninth inning. He would allow three hits and two runs to blow the save. He was partially bailed out when the Brewers would win the game […]

CC Sabathia Makes ALDS Roster

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia and reliever Stephen Tarpley have been added to the roster for the American League Division Series against the Red Sox in favor of infielder Tyler Wade and catcher Kyle Higashioka. It's unknown if Sabathia will actually get a start in this series or if he'll just be an […]

Hector Rondon, Chris Devenski Left Off ALDS Roster

Houston Astros relief pitchers Hector Rondon, Chris Devenski, Brad Peacock and Joe Smith were all left off the roster for the American League Division Series against the Indians. Rondon was the team's primary closer (15 saves) until they traded for Roberto Osuna, and Rondon struggled to close out the year. Devenski battled injuries and wasn't […]

Ryan Madson Makes Roster Over Ross Stripling

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling was left off the roster for the National League Division Series against the Braves in favor of relief pitcher Ryan Madson. Stripling was injured late in the year and was not the same pitcher he was early in the season when he made the All-Star team. Overall, Stripling was […]

Dansby Swanson, Dan Winkler Not On NLDS Roster

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) and relief pitcher Dan Winkler were left off the roster for the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. The Braves will go with a 12-man pitching staff that will include Sean Newcomb, Julio Teheran, Touki Toussaint, Max Fried and Chad Sobotka. Shane Carle and Sam Freeman were also […]

Chase Anderson, Eric Thames Left Off NLDS Roster

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson and first baseman Eric Thames were left off the roster for the National League Division Series against the Rockies. Starter Zach Davies and relievers Xavier Cedeno and Dan Jennings also were left off the roster. Anderson was the team's opening day starter but struggled mightily down the stretch. Thames […]

Arizona Fall League Preview - Prospects to Watch

As October baseball begins, fantasy fanatics shift their attention to the next season, which means diving into prospects and performances. Luckily for fantasy players, the Arizona Fall League (AFL) offers the perfect chance to check-out top prospects, and how they look against other high profile players. While many of these names are a year or […]

Dellin Betances Enters Early, Gets Win

After New York Yankees starter Luis Severino was removed from Wednesday night's American League wild-card game in the fifth inning, manager Aaron Boone went to reliever Dellin Betances. Perhaps entering a game earlier than ever in his professional career, the 30-year-old New York native inherited two base runners, but was brilliant for two innings, retiring all […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Says He'll Be Ready For Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (forearm) said he will be 100 percent ready to pitch if the team advances to the Divisional Series against the Brewers on Thursday. Edwards is not on the roster for the wild-card game against the Rockies on Tuesday. He saw his velocity drop and his control abandon him […]

Red Sox Close To Finalizing ALDS Roster

The Boston Red Sox are close to finalizing their roster for the American League Division Series, and both pitchers Brian Johnson and Hector Velazquez won't make the roster, but they will remain with the team during the playoffs in case an injury occurs. Second baseman Brandon Phillips was sent home. The final two relief spots […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Not On Wild-Card Roster

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (forearm) is not on the roster for the wild-card game against the Rockies on Tuesday due to forearm discomfort. Instead, the Cubs felt more comfortable using Pedro Strop (hamstring), who hasn't pitched in over two weeks. Edwards had seen his velocity drop to close out the year, and […]

Pedro Strop Activated For Wild-Card Game

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (hamstring) will be active for Tuesday’s wild-card game versus the Colorado Rockies. Strop has been absent since September 13 with a hamstring injury and will provide a big boost to the Cubs bullpen. Strop is likely to step back in as the Cubs closer.