Edwin Diaz First Player To 40 Saves This Season

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz notched his 40th save of the season as the Mariners inched closer to the division-leading Astros with a 2-0 win Monday night. Diaz leads all pitchers with 40 saves by a large margin and continues to dominate the opposition. He has struck out 87 hitters in only 53 innings pitched […]

Cubs Close to Deal for Brandon Kintzler

The Chicago Cubs are nearing a deal for Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Nationals have been invovled in trade rumors throughout the day. While they are keeping Bryce Harper, they had an excess of relief pitchers and used the deadline as an opportunity to clear potential […]

Dodgers Looking to Add Reliever Before Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers have interest in Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene and Miami Marlins closer Kyle Barraclough, according to Emily Waldon. Jon Morosi had the report that the Dodgers were "focused" on adding a relief pitcher in the last 90 minutes before Tuesday's deadline passes. Greene and Barraclough have not had as much trade […]

A's, Cubs Pursuing Craig Stammen

The Oakland Athletics are pursuing San Diego Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen, according to sources. The Cubs have also been in the mix. Stammen has been great for the Friars this year in a setup role, going 4-1 with a 2.58 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 59 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings. He wouldn't have a […]

Marlins Receive Tommy Eveld In Brad Ziegler Deal

The Miami Marlins acquired 24-year-old right-hander Tommy Eveld from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for relief pitcher Brad Ziegler. Eveld was 3-2 with a 1.11 ERA at two levels in the minors for the D-backs this year. He also sports a shining 0.93 WHIP and had 47 strikeouts in 40 2/3 innings.

Jake McGee Takes Loss In Extras

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake McGee continues to struggle this season. On Monday night, he gave up a walk-off home run to Marcell Ozuna in the 10th inning to start the team's road trip, and that bumped his ERA back up to 6.11 for the year. It's been nearly two months since he's made four […]

Diamondbacks Agree To Acquire Brad Ziegler

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to acquire relief pitcher Brad Ziegler from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, pending medical information, according to a source. It's unclear what the D-backs sent the Marlins. Ziegler returns to the desert but will pitch in a setup role. The sidearmer has rebounded from an ugly start to the 2018 season, […]

Jake Diekman A Target Of Phillies

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jake Diekman is a target of the Philadelphia Phillies as they look to add a left-handed reliever on Tuesday, according to sources. Diekman has a 3.69 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and solid 11.1 K/9 in 39 innings this year. He'd be unlikely to close in Philadelphia, so his limited fantasy value would […]

Red Sox Asking About Tony Watson, Will Smith

The Boston Red Sox have asked about San Francisco Giants relief pitchers Tony Watson and Will Smith, but they are both controllable past this year and the Giants are unsure if they want to sell, according to a source. Both Watson and Smith are left-handed and have been great for San Fran this year. Smith […]

Trevor May Recalled on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Trevor May has been recalled from Triple A on Tuesday. The Twins needed to fill a roster spot after trading Lance Lynn on Monday. May has not pitched in the big leagues this season. May has a 3.60 ERA over 14 appearances (five starts) in the minors this season. It's unclear […]

Luke Gregerson Likely Done for The Season

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (shoulder) was placed on the disabled list earlier this week with a right shoulder impingement. It's the same issue that forced him to the DL earlier in the season. He also missed time with a strained hamstring and knee surgery. Gregerson holds a 7.11 ERA over 17 appearances […]

Brad Ziegler To Cubs Not Close

The Chicago Cubs are not close to acquiring Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brad Ziegler, according to a source. The two sides have talked, but the status of a deal remains unclear. Ziegler struggled to begin the year and was removed from the closer's role, but he's been excellent since and would fortify Chicago's bullpen. The […]

Relief Pitchers Deeper Dive - Week 18

Today and every Tuesday moving forward throughout the 2018 MLB season, we will take a deep dive into some of the lesser-owned relief pitchers on the market that are worth keeping tabs on. This can be a good tool for those in deeper holds leagues, although any pitcher in a position to make a move on […]

Start Your Dynasty Team Rebuild From The Waiver Wire

If your dynasty or keeper team is at the back of the pack, now might be the time to rethink strategies. At the very least, it is time to take stock before other under-performing teams do the same and the resource pool becomes limited. Minor moves now could set your team up for success starting […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 18

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 […]

Fernando Rodney Picks Up Win On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney picked up the win on Monday against the Cleveland Indians. It was a bullpen day for the Twins as starter Ervin Santana only lasted 5 1/3 innings. The Twins would go on to use another five pitchers, including Rodney. The veteran closer came into a tied game in the ninth […]

Potential Risers/Fallers After the MLB Trade Deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline is one of the most exciting parts of the baseball season. Contenders get to bolster their rosters for the playoff push while rebuilding clubs get to add potential studs to their growing farm system. With players such Manny Machado, Zach Britton, Mike Moustakas and many others already moved, teams around the […]

Keone Kela Traded To The Pirates

Texas Rangers closer Keone Kela has been traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. The Rangers will receive two players to be named later, due to the late timing of the deal completion. It is likely that Kela, who has 24 saves this season, will slot in as one of the Pirates set-up men. He may […]

A.J. Minter Gets Save No. 6 Against Marlins

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter may just be holding a seat for Arodys Vizcaino, but who knows what's going to happen there, as Vizcaino has not proven himself to be durable. Whatever the case, he got the nod over the new arrival, Brad Brach, on Monday and struck out two in the ninth to […]

Brad Brach Effective In First Atlanta Outing

There were some who thought a change of scenery would help new Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Brad Brach. He certainly made a good first impression on Monday night, hurling a scoreless inning for a hold, as Atlanta won, 5-3. Brach had a dreadful July ... here's hoping that he can turn things around. It looks […]

Ken Giles Will Get A Chance To Close Games

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ken Giles will get a chance to close games, according to manager John Gibbons. "Closer has been Giles’ targeted role ever since he’s been in the big leagues, because everybody thinks he can do it. He’ll definitely get the chance to close here." Giles was so recently considered a dominant […]

Frankie Montas Optioned, Ryan Dull Recalled

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas has been sent down to Triple-A Nashville on Monday. Montas has a 3.75 ERA in 10 starts for the A's this season. Although, Montas has struggled lately, but it would be surprising to see him stay down in Triple A for long. The A's may acquire rotation help which […]

Adam Warren Traded to Mariners

New York Yankees relief pitcher Adam Warren has been traded to the Seattle Mariners. It's unclear at the moment what the Yankees are getting back in return for Warren. This season Warren has a 2.70 ERA with 37 strikeouts through 24 appearances in New York. Warren was once a starting pitcher in the Yankees organization, […]

Mariners Acquire Reliever Zach Duke

The Seattle Mariners have acquired veteran relief pitcher Zach Duke from the Minnesota Twins. Multiple reports have pitcher Chase DeJong and infielder Ryan Costello headed back in exchange for Duke. This season Duke has a 3.62 ERA and 39/15 K/BB ratio over 37 1/3 innings with Minnesota. However, Seattle has plenty of late inning options, […]

Roberto Osuna Acquired by Astros

The Houston Astros have acquired relief pitcher Roberto Osuna from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. In exchange for Osuna the Jays are receiving pitchers Ken Giles, David Paulino, and Hector Perez. Osuna isn't eligible to return from his 75-game suspension for domestic violence until August 5. Hector Rondon will continue to close for Houston […]

Greg Allen Recalled, Adam Plutko Optioned to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen has been recalled from Triple-A on Monday. In a corresponding move the Indians have optioned pitcher Adam Plutko to Triple-A Columbus. Allen has not done much with the bat this season, but he gives the Indians depth in the outfield. Allen will start in the outfield and bat ninth against […]

Sam Freeman Lands on 10-Day DL

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Sam Freeman (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list as of Monday. The Braves decided to give Freeman some time to rest his shoulder. The newly-acquired Brad Brach will replace Freeman on the Braves active roster. Freeman should be left on the waiver wire, but Brach should immediately step […]

Carlos Martinez Activated, Luke Gregerson to DL

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (oblique) has rejoined the Cards rotation after missing nearly two weeks with a strained right oblique. Martinez will draw the start against the Rockies on Monday. Relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day DL. Lefty Chasen Shreve who was newly acquired by the Cardinals […]

Scott Oberg Is Back On Track

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg was one of the multitude of Rockies relievers that struggled in the first couple months of the season. After getting lit up in April, Oberg bounced to and fro on the disabled list before returning for good at the end of June. However, since returning, he's been money. Oberg's […]

Wade Davis Ties For NL Lead In Saves

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis polished off the sweep against Oakland on Sunday by shutting them down to rack up save No. 30 on the season. Davis tossed his second straight perfect inning, striking out one along the way. He hasn't been the ultra-dominant reliever of past seasons, but Davis has still gotten the job […]