Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 18)

The calendar has turned to August and we still have yet to see some of the big-name prospects that were expected to come up this season. Yes, Kyle Tucker, Willie Calhoun, Juan Soto, and Willy Adames have all made their debuts this season but I seriously doubt that we will see any more of the […]

MLB Trade Deadline: Analysis and Fantasy Implications

The 2018 version of the MLB Trade Deadline was one of the most memorable in recent years. With players being dealt left and right, multiple teams around the league have changed the identity of their franchise for the present and future. With so much movement going on, the fantasy baseball landscape has taken a major […]

Hunter Wood To Start Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Wood will start on Thursday against the Angels, with reliever Jalen Beeks following him. The Rays will go with another bullpen game. Wood has a 3.38 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 10.1 K/9 in 11 games (three starts), but he won't go deep enough in this game to be a fantasy […]

Greg Holland Released

The St. Louis Cardinals released relief pitcher Greg Holland on Wednesday after they were unable to find a trade partner for him. The team designated Holland for assignment earlier this week after he posted an atrocious 7.92 ERA, 2.24 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 25 innings for the Red Birds this year. He's likely to […]

Brandon Kintzler Added to Roster, Randy Rosario Optioned

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler has been added to the 25-man roster on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Cubs have optioned relief pitcher Randy Rosario to Triple-A Iowa. Kintzler was acquired by the Cubs on Tuesday and should see plenty of high leverage situations in Chicago. Brandon Morrow (biceps) is still sidelined, which […]

Jason Hammel The Next Wade Davis?

The Kansas City Royals have a history of success in converting starting pitchers to relievers, and it looks like Jason Hammel may be next. Hammel was sent to the bullpen on July 8 with a 6.16 ERA, and he's pitched eight innings in short relief since then. Over that period, he's posted a 3.38 ERA […]

Wily Peralta Walks Tight Rope To Sixth Save

Kansas City Royals closer Wily Peralta shut the door on his sixth save on Tuesday, but he just won't stop walking people. Peralta walked two on Tuesday, giving him 11 walks in 14 1/3 innings pitched. Granted, three of those were from his very first outing, but he's still walked three batters in his last […]

Shane Greene Records Save Against Reds

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene shut the door on the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon, doing his part in the 7-4 victory. The save was his 23rd of the year, and he also recorded one strikeout and one walk in the process. Greene now has a 4.11 ERA, but still ranks among the top fantasy […]

Fernando Rodney Gives Up A Run In Loss On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney allowed the final run on Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians that would go on to be enough for a Twins loss. After the Twins offense was completely shut down by Indians starter Carlos Carrasco, Rodney came into the game in the ninth inning to try and keep the score at […]

Adalberto Mejia Strong in No-Decision Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia delivered five scoreless innings of one-hit ball on Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians, but was ultimately handed a no-decision as his offense could do nothing against opposing pitchers Carlos Carrasco and reliever Brad Hand. The Twins would go on to lose, 2-0. Mejia now has a chance to solidify […]

Lance Lynn Stops Bleeding In Yankees Debut

After New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray made a mess of his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon in the Bronx, the team called on starter Lance Lynn to make his club debut. Acquired before the trade deadline from the Minnesota Twins, the 31-year-old was brought to the club to be a reliever, which […]

Roberto Osuna Has Court Date Pushed Back to September

Newly-acquired Houston Astros reliever Roberto Osuna has had his next court date pushed back until Sept. 5. This essentially means that he will be free from any further possible punishment until that date. Osuna is eligible to return from his 75-game domestic violence suspension on Sunday. His morality aside, there is no debating that Osuna […]

Danny Barnes Activated Off of Disabled List

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Danny Barnes (knee) was activated off of the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday after dealing with tendinitis in his left knee. Barnes has been ineffective this season, as evidenced by his 4.60 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through 29 1/3 innings. Regardless, he will now be thrust into a more important role […]

Nats Cut Shawn Kelley After Mound Meltdown

The Washington Nationals designated relief pitcher Shawn Kelley for assignment on Wednesday a day after he threw a tantrum on the mound after giving up a home run. "You should never throw your glove. We should act like adults," Kelley said. He had also given up a homer in two of his last four outings […]

Tyler Glasnow (SP/RP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow was acquired in the Chris Archer blockbuster from the Pirates. We do not know how long the Rays plan on letting Glasnow go in his first start for Tampa Bay on Wednesday against the Angels. […]

Drew Pomeranz Walks Four In Loss

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz took the loss against the Phillies Tuesday. Pomeranz was not very productive in this outing and his record drops to 1-5 with a 6.56 ERA. Pomeranz allowed two runs on four hits in five innings while striking out three and walking four batters. He threw 95 pitches and […]

Seranthony Dominguez Escapes Jam For Save

Philadelphia Phillies closer Seranthony Dominguez appeared for the second time in a row against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park Tuesday night. While his appearance on Monday came in a non-save situation, Tuesday’s came in the ninth inning with his club up by two runs. Things got off to a rocky start, as he […]

Erasmo Ramirez Set For Rehab Outing Tuesday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) will pitch four innings for Double-A Arkansas on Tuesday, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. Ramirez has pitched well while on his rehab assignment and his velocity is back to 94 mph. He'll be in the team's plans for the final two months, but it's unknown if he'll pitch […]

Ken Giles To Join Team Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ken Giles is expected to join his new team on Thursday in Seattle. Giles was shipped to Toronto from Houston in the deal involving closer Roberto Osuna over the weekend. Giles was Houston's main closer in 2017 but faltered down the stretch and in the postseason and was demoted to […]

Andrew Miller To Make Rehab Appearance Tuesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) got "very good" feedback from his rehab outing with Triple-A Columbus on Monday and will throw again on Tuesday, according to manager Terry Francona. Miller is nearing a return to Cleveland and could rejoin the bullpen this week. It's been a difficult year for the lefty, and he […]

Austin Meadows Moving To Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows, just acquired from the Pirates on Tuesday, is moving to Triple-A Durham in order to play every day. Reliever Tyler Glasnow will join the big league roster. Meadows held his own with Pittsburgh in his first taste of major league action earlier this year, hitting .292 with five home […]

Arodys Vizcaino Weeks Ways From Throwing Activities

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is a few weeks away from resuming throwing activities, according to manager Brian Snitker. Atlanta still believes Vizcaino will return this year, but they might just be being optimistic. Vizcaino hasn't pitched in a game since July 11 and doesn't appear at all close to returning. He was […]

Sergio Romo Not Traded Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo did not end up being traded prior to Tuesday's deadline. This is good news for Romo's fantasy owners as he should now get the opportunities to close for the Rays for the foreseeable future. So far this season Romo has 12 saves and a 3.69 ERA in 46 1/3 innings. […]

Orioles Acquire Four In Kevin Gausman/Darren O'Day Deal

The Baltimore Orioles acquired prospects Evan Phillips, Jean Carlos Encarnacion, Brett Cumberland and Bruce Zimmerman in the deal for pitchers Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day. Of the bunch, Encarnacion is ranked the highest, sitting 14th among the team's top prospects according to MLB Pipeline. Encarnacion has yet to appear above A-ball, but has hit .293 […]

Darren O'Day Traded To Braves

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day (hamstring) has been traded to the Atlanta Braves alongside starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. O'Day is currently out for this season with a knee injury, but the Braves are thinking ahead to next season as well. O'Day has been a strikeout machine for the Orioles the last few seasons and […]

Phillies Acquire Aaron Loup

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired relief pitcher Aaron Loup from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for pitcher Jacob Waguespack, according to a source. Loup is mainly a lefty specialist and holds a 4.54 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and career-high 10.6 K/9 in 35 2/3 innings this year. He has no fantasy value. Waguespack is […]

Wei-Chieh Huang Headed To Rangers

Arizona Diamondback relief pitcher Wei-Chieh Huang is headed to the Texas Rangers in return for Jake Diekman. Huang has been really good since his promotion to Double-A earlier this season. In 27 innings, including two starts, Huang has a 2.00 ERA and 32 strikeouts. It is likely he will remain in the minor leagues following […]

Dodgers Acquire John Axford

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly acquired relief pitcher John Axford from the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto will receive pitcher Corey Copping. Axford has pitched to a 4.41 ERA and a 50/20 K/BB ratio this season. He'll likely work in middle relief for Los Angeles and holds no fantasy value as long as he isn't […]

Austin Meadows, Tyler Glasnow Main Pieces in Chris Archer Trade

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows and starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow appear to be the main two pieces in the Pirates deal to acquire Chris Archer. It appears there will be a third piece involved but that player is still to be decided. The fantasy value of both Meadows and Glasnow will largely depend on the […]

Cubs Acquire Brandon Kintzler

The Chicago Cubs acquired relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in exchange for right-handed reliever Jhon Romero. Kintzler has a 3.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 31 strikeouts in 42 2/3 innings this year and will move to a setup role in Chicago. He doesn't have much fantasy value at all. Romero […]