Mike Montgomery Suffers A Tough Loss Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Mike Montgomery turned in another strong performance Wednesday versus the Brewers. Montgomery went six innings in which he allowed two hits, one run, one walk and struck out four. Montgomery has done an excellent job replacing Yu Darvish (triceps) in the rotation. Over his last four starts, Montgomery has thrown 23 […]

Nate Jones Lands On Disabled List, Juan Minaya Recalled

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a pronator muscle strain. Jones has struggled this year with a 4.01 ERA and four saves. There is currently not a timetable for Jones’ return, but he is expected to miss more than the minimum 10 days. Pitcher […]

Arodys Vizcaino Preserves Shutout For Save No. 12

Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino didn't have a perfect ninth inning on Wednesday. He had to dance around a walk and a hit, but he still wound up shaking Kurt Suzuki's hand after nailing down save No. 12 on the season. As of now, he's in the top 10 for saves, which means he should […]

Matt Albers Dealing With Shoulder Inflammation

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers' injury he received on June 11 has officially been diagnosed as shoulder inflammation. Albers was placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 12. He will not undergo an MRI and will take a couple of days off from throwing to see if his injury can resolve itself. If […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (shoulder) felt good after throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday. It was the first time Edwards had thrown since being placed on the disabled list. Edwards doesn’t have a return date, but he is trending in the right direction. Edwards offers owners holds, strikeouts and good ratios.

Scott Oberg Begins Throwing Program

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg was seen doing some light throwing before Tuesday's game after just being placed on the disabled list with a lower back strain on Sunday. Oberg has just been mediocre in the bullpen this season, but with how bad Colorado's bullpen has been as a whole, mediocre is suddenly a […]

Bryan Shaw's Struggles Continue

Colorado Rockies reliever Bryan Shaw got called into a complete no-pressure situation on Tuesday and yet he still hurt the team, though it was partially not his fault. Trailing 4-1 in the eighth inning, Shaw came in and shut down the first three hitters he faced. Unfortunately, one of those actually reached first on a […]

Trevor Oaks Optioned To Triple-A

After an unimpressive stint with the big-league club, the Kansas City Royals have optioned pitcher Trevor Oaks back to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move to bring Justin Grimm back from the DL. Oaks was on fire when he was starting for the Stormchasers, but when he was called up to Kansas City, he initially […]

Justin Grimm Activated From The DL

The Kansas City Royals activated relief pitcher Justin Grimm (back) from the disabled list on Tuesday. Grimm had been placed on the DL for lower back tightness after an atrocious period for KC earlier in the year in which he posted a 21.86 ERA in 10 outings and allowed multiple earned runs in his last five […]

Kelvin Herrera Implodes Against Reds

Kansas City Royals closer Kelvin Herrera has been nearly untouchable in 2018, but everything went off the rails on Tuesday night. Herrera came in to close a 1-0 game, but he promptly gave up a game-tying solo shot to the first hitter he faced, catcher Tucker Barnhart. He then walked Joey Votto, Herrera's first walk […]

Dylan Covey (SP/RP, CHW) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: If you remember anything about Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey from 2017 then you probably want nothing to do with him. No one can blame you either: the man had a 7.71 ERA and 5.64 SIERA with a poor 13.3% […]

Kyle Barraclough Nails Down Third Save of June on Tuesday

Miami Marlins closer Kyle Barraclough threw a 1-2-3 inning against the Giants on Tuesday night to nail down his third save of the month. Since taking over as closer, Barraclough is a perfect 3-for-3 in save opportunities, and has not allowed a base runner over his last five innings of work. Fantasy owners are enjoying […]

Sergio Romo Earns Save Tuesday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Sergio Romo earned his second save of the season Tuesday versus the Blue Jays. He would pitch a scoreless inning to preserve and close out a 4-1 lead. Romo has been serving multiple roles this season, including starting five times. This split role makes it tough for fantasy owners to use […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 14

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. Even at this relatively early juncture, there's plenty of value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to […]

Seranthony Dominguez Locks Up Third Save

After beginning his major league career with 12 consecutive scoreless appearances, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez stumbled against the NL Central. Last week, he surrendered three runs in two appearances against the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs. On Tuesday night, he was thrown right back into the fire, entering the ninth inning at home with […]

Zach Britton Pitches First Inning Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton logged his first inning pitched of the season Tuesday against the Red Sox. Britton was activated from the disabled list Monday after recovering from an Achilles injury. The lefty pitched the seventh inning, allowing no runs on no hits and three walks with a strikeout. While the outing wasn't great, it […]

Wilmer Font Will Start For Tampa Bay Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Wilmer Font will start Wednesday versus Toronto. He will serve as the opener in the system the Rays have been using this season. Matt Andriese is expected to pick up multiple innings after that. Font was horrible with Oakland and is not a fantasy asset based on his current role […]

Dellin Betances Continues Stretch Of Brilliance

After a rough stretch to close out the 2017 season and ensuing postseason, Dellin Betances was dropped a few notches in the New York Yankees bullpen pecking order heading into the new season. A rough start didn’t do much to help, but the 30-year-old All-Star has brushed that aside and returned to his peak form. […]

Trading Up - Nick Pivetta

When the Phillies called up Nick Pivetta last season, he had made five starts at AAA and put up a 1.41 ERA while averaging a 30% K-rate. Many fantasy owners salivated over the numbers when he arrived. He pitched well enough in his debut (2 Rs, 5 IP, 5 Ks) that many folks were patting […]

Adam Ottavino Could Be Activated on Thursday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (oblique) threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday. Ottavino said he felt normal afterwards, but he will be re-evaluated on Wednesday. There is a chance that Ottavino could be activated on Thursday, but there has been no official word yet. He should be owned in most fantasy leagues […]

Matt Albers Placed on 10-Day DL

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The Brewers have recalled Jorge Lopez from Triple-A Colorado Springs to take the spot on the active roster. Albers was roughed up his last couple of outings, but he was pitching well overall this season. He won't have many save […]

Carson Smith Will Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Carson Smith (shoulder) will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday. Smith was injured while throwing his glove in frustration. Manager Alex Cora said Smith is likely done for the season. Smith was not really worth owning in fantasy leagues anyway, but should be dropped in all leagues now.

A.J. Ramos Not Expected Back Soon

With all the injuries the New York Mets have incurred this season, the shoulder injury to reliever A.J. Ramos has almost become an afterthought. But alas, the latest news on Ramos is not good. Ramos is currently getting a second opinion to help decide between surgery and a more conservative rehab plan. He's not expected […]

Junior Guerra Tosses Fourth Consecutive Quality Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Junior Guerra went six innings, giving up five hits, one earned run and two walks while striking out four in the 7-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. This now marks Guerra's fourth consecutive quality start, and he has been a key piece in the rotation this season. On the year, he […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 13

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 weakest categories and target players who may be […]

Matt Belisle Released by Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians released relief pitcher Matt Belisle on Tuesday. Belisle started the season as a member of Cleveland's bullpen, but he was designated for assignment after posting a 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings. He then re-signed with the team on a minor league contract and fared a bit better, posting a 4.22 ERA […]

Mychal Givens Takes Third Loss Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens was charged with his third loss of the season Monday against the Red Sox. Givens entered the game tied in the 11th inning with runners on first and second and two outs. He walked the bases loaded, but got a strikeout to get out of the inning. He stayed […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 11

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 […]

Relief Pitchers Deeper Dive - Week 11

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 […]

Ryan Yarbrough Solid In Uncommon Start Monday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough started the game and went six innings Monday versus the Blue Jays. He would allow four runs but earned the win. This was only Yarbrough's fourth start of the season, though he has picked up the bulk of the innings as the follow-up to an "opener" on multiple occasions. […]