Hector Neris Continues Red-Hot Form

Fresh off being named the National League Reliever of the Month, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Hector Neris continued his scoreless streak Tuesday night in Miami. Coming on in the eighth after Jake Arrieta surrendered a home run, the 29-year-old allowed two hits, but struck out another and escaped the inning unharmed. In August, Neris pitched nine […]

Brandon Morrow Has Yet To Throw Off Mound

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) has yet to throw off a mound. "He's still progressing. He's feeling better. I know he's optimistic about getting back and I am, too. No regression. Everything's been positive," manager Joe Maddon said. There remains no timetable for Morrow to return to his ninth-inning role, and he's running out […]

Kenley Jansen Consults With Cardiologist

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen consulted with a cardiologist on Tuesday to discuss the team's upcoming trip to Colorado this weekend. Jansen's irregular heartbeat issues arose the last time the team was in Colorado, so they may keep him away from the high elevation this time around as a precaution. No decision has been […]

Bud Norris Might Not Be Available Until Friday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris, who blew two games on Sunday and Monday, won't be available again until Friday, according to manager Mike Shildt. Shildt also hasn't confirmed that Norris will get the team's next save chance when he returns to action this weekend, leaving the door open for others. Norris will have to […]

Josh Hader Blows Lead On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader gave up a two-run homer to Anthony Rizzo to lose the lead in the eighth inning on Monday against the Cubs. Hader is known for pitching one to two innings at a time, but this time the Brewers tried to get three out of him and it backfired. Hader's ERA […]

Reds Recall Gabby Guerrero

The Cincinnati Reds recalled outfielder Gabby Guerrero from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. The team also brought up pitchers Tyler Mahle and Keury Mella and catcher Tim Federowicz. Guerrero is the most exciting of the group as the cousin of Blue Jays star prospect Vlad Guerrero Jr. Gabby Guerrero was hitting .293/.328/.474 with 19 home runs, […]

Roberto Osuna's Case Could Be Resolved This Month

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna's assault case in Toronto won't be resolved on Wednesday, but his attorney, Domenic Basile, is hoping the case can be resolved later this month. The Astros are scheduled to be in Toronto on Sept. 24-26, and Basile is hoping the matter can be resolved before then. Osuna's charges could be […]

Tigers Sticking With Shane Greene As Closer

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said he is sticking with relief pitcher Shane Greene as the closer after he allowed two home runs in the bottom of the ninth inning on Monday to blow the save against the White Sox. Greene has allowed six runs in his last five outings. "He threw one time in […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 23

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 […]

Jeffrey Springs Performs Well Monday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jeffrey Springs performed well in his debut in the "opener" role on Monday. Springs was making his first ever start in the majors, and his first at any level this season. The young left-handed pitcher had three strikeouts and gave up two hits in his two scoreless innings Monday. His success […]

Tyler Chatwood Activated Monday

The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Tyler Chatwood (hip) on Monday. They also activated Brian Duensing (shoulder) to add to their bullpen. Chatwood has struggled mightily with his control which led to an unsustainable amount of walks while he was in the starting lineup. Manager Joe Maddon suggested that they will try to get him some […]

Yonny Chirinos Throws Seven Strong Innings Monday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Yonny Chirinos bounced back from a slow start to dominate Monday versus the Blue Jays. He came into the game after the opener to start the second inning and immediately got into trouble. The Rays even got up another reliever. Chirinos got out of the inning with only one run […]

Edwin Diaz Earns 52nd Save

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz earned his 52nd save of the season as the Mariners edged the Orioles 2-1 on Sunday. Diaz now carries a 0.69 WHIP over his last 30 1/3 innings pitched and still has a shot at the all-time record for regular season saves of 62 by Francisco Rodriguez in 2008. The […]

Shane Greene Blows Save And Takes Loss

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene had a really tough time on Monday, serving up two home runs en route to getting walked off by the Chicago White Sox in a 4-2 loss. Greene gave up a solo homer to Daniel Palka, a single to Wellington Castillo, and then the walk-off home run by Matt Davidson. […]

Kenley Jansen Could Miss Weekend Series In Colorado

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen could miss this weekend's series against the Rockies in Colorado for precautionary reasons. Jansen showed symptoms of an irregular heartbeat less than a month ago during a trip to Colorado and the high altitude. The closer spent 10 days on the disabled list after experiencing atrial fibrillation in Denver […]

Luke Farrell Claimed by Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have claimed relief pitcher Luke Farrell off waivers from the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Farrell has posted a 5.17 ERA through 31.1 innings with the Cubs this season. However, he had a 3.64 ERA in 12 starts in Triple-A Iowa this season. Farrell did own a 3.86 ERA with the Cubs […]

Cardinals Non-Committal On Bud Norris

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt was non-committal on Monday when asked if closer Bud Norris would get the next save chance. Norris was hit with the loss while allowing two home runs on Sunday and blew the save when he allowed a game-tying home run in the ninth on Monday. Norris has been pretty […]

X-Rays Negative On Hector Rondon

Updating a previous report, X-rays on Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Rondon's wrist came back negative after he took a line drive off his wrist in the outing on Monday against the Twins. It looks like Rondon avoided a serious injury, but he may need a day or two to rest. He has been solid […]

Kirby Yates Back From Bereavement List

The San Diego Padres reinstated relief pitcher Kirby Yates from the bereavement list and pitcher Luis Perdomo (shoulder) from the disabled list on Monday. Yates missed the weekend series against the Rockies but will return to the closer's role this week. He's been solid for the Friars with a 2.09 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and six […]

Hector Rondon Hit With Line Drive

Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Rondon (wrist) left his outing after being hit by a line drive off his right wrist on Monday against the Twins. Rondon only faced one hitter in the outing. He has a 2.09 ERA, 10.10 K/9 and 14 saves in 19 chances this year. However, Roberto Osuna, who was being […]

Mets Call Up Dominic Smith

The New York Mets called up first baseman Dominic Smith, infielder Jack Reinheimer and relief pitcher Drew Gagnon from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. Smith has been a bust of a prospect so far and has hit .195/.225/.377 with two homers and three RBI in his 77 at-bats for the Mets this year. He's unlikely […]

Jake Faria Likely To Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Faria has been added to the taxi squad and is likely to be added to the active roster on Tuesday. Faria has a 4.84 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 46 K's in 57 2/3 innings over 13 outings (11 starts), but he was set back by an oblique injury midseason. Faria […]

Andrew Miller Resumes Throwing Program

Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said relief pitcher Andrew Miller (shoulder) has resumed a throwing program and threw long toss up to 75 feet on flat ground on Sunday. Miller was put on the 10-day disabled list on Aug. 27 but isn't expected to miss much more than the minimum time required. The left-hander […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 23

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 […]

Jose Alvarado Saves His Seventh Game Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jose Alvarado finished out the game Sunday versus Cleveland. He would come in with the tying run on-deck so he qualified for a save opportunity. Alvarado would allow a two-run hit but otherwise finished out the game to earn his seventh save of the season. In fact, the two runs were […]

Ryan Yarbrough Wins 13th Game

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Ryan Yarbrough continued his reign as the king of the relief victory in 2018 on Sunday versus the Indians. He came in after the opener and went five innings allowing only one run. He would earn the win to move his amazing season total to 13. He is the first pitcher […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns Ugly 25th Save Of Season Sunday

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias made things interesting while picking up his 25th save of the season in Sunday's 6-4 game against the Cardinals. Iglesias entered the game in the bottom of the 10th inning up by three. He allowed an unearned run to score on no hits and three walks (one intentional) and a […]

Kenley Jansen Earns First Win Of Season Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his first win of the season in Sunday's 3-2 game against the Diamondbacks. Jansen entered the ninth inning down by a run with no outs and pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and no walks with a strikeout. Matt Kemp's dramatics in the next half inning […]

Kelvin Herrera Undergoes Surgery

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (foot) had surgery last Thursday to fix the torn Lisfranc ligament in his left foot. Herrera will miss the rest of the season. He posted a 2.44 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 7.7 K/9 in 48 outings (44 1/3 innings) between the Royals and Nats this year. He also had […]

Bryan Mitchell Returns To Rotation Monday

San Diego Padres starter Bryan Mitchell (elbow) will return to the rotation Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mitchell’s missed nearly three months due to an elbow impingement and was activated from the disabled list on September 1. Prior to the injury, Mitchell was awful across 12 appearances (seven starts), with a 7.08 ERA, 2.03 WHIP […]