Craig Kimbrel Was Inefficient But Records 32-Pitch Save

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel came into the ninth inning to make things interesting before ultimately closing the door on a 4-2 win over the Rays on Tuesday. He allowed a leadoff single and then proceeded to get the next two guys out. A double and a walk later and the bases were loaded […]

Anthony Swarzak Nearing Rehab Assignment

New York Mets relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak (oblique) is nearing a rehab assignment, according to manager Mickey Callaway. He's been on the disabled list since April 1 due to a strained left oblique. Swarzak suffered a setback a few weeks later, so that has slowed down the process. He should be ready in roughly a […]

Trevor May Will Work Five Innings on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Trevor May (elbow) is expected to throw five innings during a rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Rochester. He will throw six innings on Sunday with the same club, and could return from the 60-day disabled list after that. It's unclear whether or not the Twins plan to use May as a […]

Yonny Chirinos Will Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Yonny Chirinos (forearm) is expected to begin his rehab assignment on Thursday. He resumed throwing bullpen sessions on Friday, so he's getting closer to a return. Chirinos wants to return by early June, but that is only going to happen if everything goes as planned. He's been out since late April […]

Blake Wood Has Damaged UCL

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Blake Wood (elbow) had an MRI done on Monday that showed damage to his UCL. He will seek an additional opinion. For now, he will remain on the disabled list. This is an incredibly discouraging update for the reliever, who was expected to rejoin the team last weekend. He's thrown 11 […]

Tim Lincecum May Not Be Activated Immediately

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tim Lincecum (blister) may not be activated from the disabled list when he is first eligible. Lincecum has slowly improved on his rehab assignments but has only had one outing you would consider a success. Lincecum does not have to be activated from his rehab assignment until June 6. Right now, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/23/18): MLB DFS Lineups

The folks at DraftKings got this one right - all 15 games taking place today are part of good slates with big prize money. We have an Early Only slate consisting of the five afternoon games, and the other 10 are part of the Main slate that begins at 7:05 EDT. Things are sure to […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 23

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 […]

Mychal Givens Picks Up Third Hold

Baltimore Orioles reliever Mychal Givens notched his third hold of the season as the Orioles beat the White Sox 3-2 on Monday. Givens is posting another solid year as a key piece in the Baltimore bullpen, as he now has a 2.84 ERA to go along with 31 strikeouts in 25 innings. In Monday's game, […]

Adam Conley Posts Scoreless Inning in Relief on Monday

Miami Marlins pitcher Adam Conley came on in relief on Monday, getting one strikeout while giving up a hit as the Marlins were shut out by the Mets 2-0. Conley, who was a starter for the Marlins the past three seasons, had toiled in the minor leagues this year to the tune of a 5.18 […]

Fernando Rodney Nails Down 10th Save

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney pitched a perfect ninth inning on Monday to preserve a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. He did not record a strikeout en route to converting 10 saves in 13 chances this season. Rodney, who looked to be on shaky ground after blowing three saves in 17 days in mid-April, […]

Relief Pitchers Deeper Dive - Week 8

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 […]

Quarter Season Rankings Update- Champions Analysis Podcast

RotoBaller writer and ranker Kyle Richardson is joined by co-hosts Blake Sullivan and Jesse Hiatt to break down the quarter season ranking updates for Rotoballer. Players who are too high or too low plus players you should sell and buy. Keep an eye on Rotoballer.com for all of our updated rankings! Be sure to tune […]

Matt Albers Quietly Having Fantastic Year

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers threw a perfect inning with one strikeout in the 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. While Albers blew his chance to save the game after allowing four base runners and one unearned run in an appearance against the Reds, he has been a very solid reliever behind Jeremy Jeffress, […]

Corey Knebel Locks Down Second Save Of 2018

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel went one perfect inning while striking out one in the 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Since returning from his hamstring injury, he's only allowed one run in five appearances, giving him a 1.80 ERA and five strikeouts in five innings. This marks his first save since returning from his […]

Jeurys Familia Notches 13th Save On Monday

New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia picked up his 13th save of the season on Monday in a 2-0 win over the Marlins. Familia gave up a double with no walks and a strikeout in the ninth inning. Familia is currently tied for the fourth most saves in baseball and has posted a stellar 1.64 […]

Darren O'Day May Need Rehab Games Before Returning

Baltimore Orioles reliever Darren O'Day, who hyperextended his right elbow, is back throwing and will likely need a couple of rehab games in the minors to shake the rust off. Given how wobbly Brad Brach was on Monday, loading the bases before striking out Trayce Thompson to end the game, O'Day may be summoned to […]

Zach Britton Slated To Begin Rehab Assignment On May 30

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton sees light at the end of the tunnel with his rehab from his Achilles injury. The lefty reliever will be going to Triple-A Norfolk on May 30 and the team will likely monitor him for a bit before activating him for the rest of the season. Get ready to start […]

Hector Santiago Gets A Quality Start Monday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Hector Santiago picked up a quality start Monday night versus the Baltimore Orioles. Santiago allowed five hits and three runs while walking two batters and striking out seven. It was Santiago’s fourth start of the season and 16th appearance this year. Santiago is expected to remain in the rotation for […]

Hector Neris Pick Up Save Monday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Hector Neris picked up the save with a clean inning Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Neris struck out one of the three batters he faced. It has been difficult to figure out who will be getting saves for manager Gabe Kapler recently, but Monday it was the team leader Neris picking up […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/22/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a monster 15-game slate to break down today, and there are some great options across the board. There are a few high-priced pitchers on the slate you should be looking to pay up for, along with plenty of bats you want to jam into your lineups. In this article, I will be providing you […]

Ken Giles Has Not Allowed A Run Since May 1 Meltdown

Houston Astros closer Ken Giles has not allowed a run over his last five appearances after blowing up against the Yankees on May 1. That performance ended with Giles allowing four runs and allowing one punch to his face by his own hand. The team backed off of him for a week, but he has […]

Pat Neshek Throws on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek (forearm, shoulder) made 30 flat-ground throws on Monday. This was the first time Neshek has thrown a ball since being diagnosed with a right forearm strain a few weeks ago. He'll continue to work his way back, but Neshek is not expected to return until at least mid-June. Neshek […]

Tommy Kahnle Beginning Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (shoulder, biceps) is beginning his rehab assignment with Low-A Charleston on Monday. He has been out since mid-April due to right shoulder and biceps tendinitis. Kahnle is expected to make a couple rehab appearances before returning to the Yankees. He's worth owning in some leagues that highly value […]

Alex Wilson Threw on Monday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson (foot) ran on the field and threw off flat ground on Monday. The next step will likely be a few bullpen sessions in the coming days. Wilson would go on a rehab assignment after that and hopefully return to the Tigers bullpen soon. He's been making good progress and […]

Matt Bush Recalled From Triple-A

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Bush has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. He was sent down last month due to lack of control, but he improved during his time in the minors. Kevin Jepsen has been designated for assignment, so Bush will move into his spot on the roster. Bush is only […]

Odrisamer Despaigne Activated from DL, Dillon Peters Optioned

The Miami Marlins activated reliever Odrisamer Despaigne (forearm) from the 10-day disabled list on Monday, and in a corresponding move optioned reliever Dillon Peters to Triple-A New Orleans, reports Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. Peters did not make an appearance for the Marlins in his most recent stint in the majors, leaving his season […]

Clint Frazier Optioned to Triple-A, Giovanny Gallegos Recalled

The New York Yankees optioned outfielder Clint Frazier to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday and in a corresponding move recalled reliever Giovanny Gallegos, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Frazier made only one appearance with the Yankees in his brief stint, going 1-for-2 with a double and two walks on Saturday. Over four innings of work this […]

Mets Sign Cody Martin To Minor League Deal

The New York Mets have signed free-agent relief pitcher Cody Martin to a minor league deal, the team announced on Monday. Martin last appeared in the Major Leagues in 2017 for the Seattle Mariners, only pitching two innings and allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits while walking two without a strikeout. His career […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/21/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It's a short nine-game slate on Monday. Two games have an over/under of at least nine total runs. Five teams are heavy favorites (-185): STL, MIN, NYY, LAD, and WSH. However, while you would think pitching would be loaded, the player pool isn't elite. On a positive note, weather shouldn't be an issue for Monday. […]