Roberto Osuna’s Leave Extended Through June 25

Today in the “Roberto Osuna’s leave extended again” category, the Toronto Blue Jays closer’s administrative leave has...wait for it...once again been extended, this time to June 25. As we write every week, this is simply just a formality as the legal process plays out. His leave will continue to be extended by Major League Baseball […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 19

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Mets Reportedly Begin Trade Discussions

The New York Mets have reportedly opened the doors to trade discussions, and “virtually everyone” is available according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The two big fish here are obviously starting pitchers Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard, but with both being under control for awhile, dealing either might not make the most sense unless […]

Juan Nicasio, Chris Herrmann Activated From Disabled List Monday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Juan Nicasio (knee) and catcher Chris Hermann (oblique) were activated from the disabled list on Monday. In a corresponding move, the Mariners sent pitcher Rob Whalen and catcher David Freitas down to Triple-A Tacoma. Herrmann will take his place as Mike Zunino’s primary backup, but fantasy value may eventually lie with […]

Sergio Romo Earns A Save Sunday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Sergio Romo earned his third save of the season Sunday versus New York. He would pitch a scoreless ninth inning to maintain and close out the 3-1 lead. Romo has been serving multiple roles this season, including starting several times. This split role makes it tough for fantasy owners to use […]

Hector Rondon Picks Up Fourth Save In Win

Houston Astros reliever Hector Rondon picked up his fourth save in six chances Sunday as the Astros won again 7-4. The offense is absolutely humming right now and the team may have found its closer for the foreseeable future. Rondon has not allowed a single run yet on the road this season in 13 1/3 […]

Joe Jimenez Picks Up Save

Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez worked a perfect ninth inning and struck out the side against the White Sox on Sunday to pick up his second save of the season. Normally the team's setup man, Jimenez was called upon to fill in as the closer with Shane Greene unavailable. Greene had earned saves in each […]

Hector Neris’ Best Efforts To Blow Lead Not Enough

The Philadelphia Phillies headed into the ninth inning of Sunday’s series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers with a five-run lead, seemingly headed for an easy victory at Miller Park. The day after recording his first save of the month, reliever Hector Neris was summoned to record the final three outs of the game, but he […]

Resolution To Roberto Osuna’s Case Won’t Be For Awhile

The first court date for Toronto Blue Jays reliever Roberto Osuna is on Monday, but fantasy owners shouldn’t expect an outcome anytime soon. Monday’s initial hearing for Osuna’s sexual assault charge is “largely procedural”, and Osuna himself won’t even be in attendance for it. The only real purpose for this hearing is that it will […]

Alex Wilson Extends Scoreless Inning Streak

Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Wilson came into the seventh inning Sunday against the White Sox and tossed 1 1/3 innings of scoreless ball, extending his scoreless innings streak to 11 innings over his last 10 appearances. Wilson spent about a month on the disabled list earlier this season with a tear in his plantar fascia, […]

Trading Up - Edwin Diaz

If you've read this column before, you know my standard guidance is to sell rather than buy closers. Today we take a look at the number one closer I'd actively target in a trade. I’m working on another article right now titled: “If You Only Buy One.” The idea behind it is that if you […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 12

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 […]

Wilmer Font Pitches a Career-High Length Sunday Versus New York

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Wilmer Font came within one out of qualifying for a win Sunday versus the Yankees. He would go a career-high 4 2/3 innings allowing one run while striking out five. Font played for Oakland and the Dodgers in 2018 before getting to the Rays. He struggled mightily in those two stops […]

Kenley Jansen Escapes With 17th Save Of Season Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned his 17th save on Saturday in an exciting 3-1 game against the Giants. Jansen entered the ninth inning up two, and several batters later (after a Justin Turner throwing error and a walk among other things) Jansen had runners on second and third with two outs. He was […]

The Cut List (Week 12): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 12 of the Cut List. This week I take a look at Jed Lowrie, Justin Smoak, Yoan Moncada, and Mitch Moreland. What’s the common denominator here? They’re barely standard league viable and they were all super hot at one point or another this season. Lowrie was arguably the fantasy MVP in April, […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 18

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Ryan Yarbrough Struggles Saturday Versus New York

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough had a rough outing Saturday versus the Yankees. He came in after opener Ryne Stanek recorded four outs with only a hit allowed. Yarbrough would then throw 97 pitches in the next 3 2/3 innings allowing four runs to take the loss. Among his struggles, his problem throwing strikes […]

Hector Neris Records First Save Of June

Not the outright closer of the Philadelphia Phillies anymore, Hector Neris was given a chance by manager Gabe Kapler on Saturday evening to perhaps reclaim the role. The 29-year-old was summoned to pitch the ninth inning of a 4-1 game after Seranthony Dominguez struck out two batters in a scoreless eighth. Neris, coming off a […]

Arodys Vizcaino Preserves 1-0 Shutout For Save No, 14

Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino pitched a strong ninth inning on Saturday, giving up one hit and striking out two in his inning of work to save a 1-0 shutout for Sean Newcomb. The save was No. 14 and he lowered his ERA to 1.88. Vizcaino is a Top 10 closer and should be in […]

Jordan Lyles Sharp In Loss

San Diego Padres starter Jordan Lyles suffered a tough-luck loss Saturday against the Atlanta Braves. Lyles only mistake was serving up a solo home run in the fifth inning but he was outdueled by Braves starter Sean Newcomb. Lyles finished the day with seven innings pitched, allowing five hits, no walks and striking out six. […]

Shane Greene Can't Stop Recording Saves, Tallies 19th of Season

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene got yet another chance at a save on Saturday afternoon, and proceeded to retire the White Sox in order while striking out two. Another day, another save for the hottest closer in baseball, who is now 19-for-22 on save chances after completing his fourth in as many days. He now […]

Wilmer Font Named Starter for Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Wilmer Font has been named the starting pitcher for Sunday's contest against the New York Yankees. Manager Kevin Cash announced Font will start, but how long he'll last in the game is unknown. Font threw 3 1/3 shutout innings against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. However, he does not have enough […]

Zach Britton is Available on Saturday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Zach Britton (Achilles) was recently activated off the 60-day disabled list. He's pitched twice since returning, and is reportedly available for a back to back outing on Saturday. He struck out two batters over one inning of work on Friday. Manager Buck Showalter said he's going to ease Britton back into […]

Shane Greene Can't Stop Recording Saves, Tallies 18th of Year

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene has been getting the job done lately, and Friday night was no different. Greene registered his third save in as many games and his fifth in the last eight games. This time he worked a scoreless ninth inning against the White Sox, allowing just one two-out hit to Jose Abreu […]

Kenley Jansen Notches 16th Save Of Season Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned his 16th save of the season Friday in a 3-2 game against the Giants. Jansen entered the game up a run in the ninth and proceeded to toss a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. After some early-season struggles, Jansen has returned to form as one of the top […]

Week 12 Waiver Wire Watch List

Here we are halfway through June and we’ve still got plenty of fresh faces on the watch list to go along with some repeats who just won’t seem to go away. Whether it’s an injury replacement like John Hicks or a forgotten-about multi-category asset such as Kevin Kiermaier, there are again a wide variety of […]

Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 12

Injuries suck. We've always known this, but the move to a 10-day disabled list last year along with numerous injuries to high-profile players this year have slapped fantasy owners in the face with the hard, cold hand of reality. Injuries can cause huge shifts in value for fantasy players, so it's always wise to assess […]

Ryne Stanek To Start Saturday, Ryan Yarbrough To Eat Up Innings

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek will be the opener Saturday versus the Yankees. In terms of who the Rays are expected to turn to for the role of eating up the bulk of the innings, the leading candidate for Saturday is Ryan Yarbrough. Stanek's fantasy value is limited anyway, but starting limits it even […]

Brent Suter Delivers On The Mound And At The Plate In Win

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter went seven innings, giving up six hits, one earned run, and one walk while striking out three in the 13-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Suter also went 1-for-2 at the plate with two runs and two RBI as well. This was overall a fantastic game for Suter, who […]

Zach Britton Pitches Clean Eighth Inning Friday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Zach Britton pitched a strong eighth inning in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Marlins. Britton came into the game down by two and went three up-three down, picking up two strikeouts. The outing was just Britton's second of the season, as he had been recovering from an Achilles injury. The lefty's […]