Brent Suter Likely To Start Sunday Against Rockies

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter is likely to get the call on Sunday to start against the Colorado Rockies. With the newfound injury to Wade Miley as well as the injury to Zach Davies, the rotation remains quite injury-plagued at the moment, and it only makes sense for Suter to come out from the bullpen […]

Darren O'Day Receives Positive News From MRI

Orioles reliever Darren O'Day received good news on Thursday regarding his hyperextended elbow, as the MRI results came back clean with no damage, according to MASNSports writer Roch Kubatko. Kubatko reports that O'Day injured his arm in a "freak accident" when someone ran into him. It appears O'Day should be able to return as soon […]

Drew Steckenrider Rocked for Career-High Six Runs Thursday

Miami Marlins reliever Drew Steckenrider had the worst performance of his career Thursday night against Atlanta, allowing six earned runs on two walks and four hits — including two home runs — while recording only one out. Prior to Thursday night's blow up, Steckenrider had allowed only two runs over 16 1/3 innings. Steckenrider had […]

Blake Wood Nearing Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels reliever Blake Wood (elbow) threw off a mound for the first time on Wednesday and will repeat the workout again on Friday. If all goes well, he could begin a rehab assignment next week. The team won't provide an exact timetable, but Wood could be back with the team in a little […]

Steven Wright to Return to Red Sox as Reliever

Boston Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright (knee) is primed to join the Red Sox bullpen once he returns from his 15-game domestic-violence suspension. Wright underwent left knee surgery during the offseason and has been rehabbing with Triple-A Pawtucket. The Red Sox get added pitching depth with Wright back in the fold, but for now manager […]

Elieser Hernandez Activated from DL Thursday

The Miami Marlins activated reliever Elieser Hernandez from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday, and later that night he made his season debut against the Atlanta Braves. A Rule 5 pick from the Astros, Hernandez threw two innings in the Marlins blowout loss, allowing only two hits and no runs. Hernandez has a career 3.37 […]

Bud Norris Returns With His Eighth Save of the Season

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris (triceps) returned to the mound on Thursday and locked down his eighth save of the year. He tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning, striking out the first batter he faced, then inducing two fly-ball outs to end the game. Norris is now 8-for-8 in save chances with a 2.45 ERA […]

DraftDaily Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/11/18): MLB DFS Lineups

If you've never played on Draft Daily before, it is fairly similar to the other sites, but you tend to lose more points. Points are taken away for strikeouts and home runs allowed, but you also earn points for sacrifice flies. Before creating a lineup, make sure you look over the scoring system. In this […]

Craig Kimbrel Locks Down Victory with 10th Save

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel came on to secure the 5-4 victory against the Yankees Thursday. He pitched a clean ninth inning with no walks and one strikeout. Kimbrel continues to be the elite closer and brings in a 13.22 K/9 and 2.20 BB/9 every time he comes to the mound.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/11/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We’re ignoring the interleague game in Chicago between the White Sox and Cubs, because of the 2:20pm (EST) start. Sorry, Chicago fans. However, we still have a 14-game Friday slate. While all the odds aren’t fully listed (waiting on SP from Milwaukee and Oakland), I can confirm that two matchups will have an over/under of […]

MLB Closers and Saves Targets for Week 7

After a relatively quiet few weeks in bullpens across the league, this past week brought us more than enough noise. Injuries, both with closers heading to the disabled list and closers coming back, have shaken up a few pens. A closer who was filling in for an injured closer got injured. One of the best […]

Holds Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds for Week 7

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire in Week 7. One-inning middle relievers are the constant sources for holds and specialists can manage to secure a hold even with one out. However, while specialists can get many […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

Boone Logan Makes LOOGY Appearance In Brewers Debut

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan gave up a hit to David Dahl in a Lefty One Out Guy (LOOGY) appearance and was taken out in favor of Matt Albers in the 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. Logan's debut with the Brewers was short lived and has so far yet to record his first […]

Jhoulys Chacin Improving As Season Ages With Another Good Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin went 5 1/3 innings giving up four hits, two earned runs, and two walks while striking out five in the 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. Considering the fact that Chacin pitched at Coors Field, this is a fantastic line for Chacin. In the month of May, Chacin has […]

Dellin Betances’ Second Inning Woes Continue

While All-Star reliever Dellin Betances has pitched better than he did early on in the season, one thing has become quite clear about how he should be used. The 30-year-old is starting to shown signs that using him for a second inning is not a good idea. Betances pitched into his second inning of work […]

Corey Knebel Pitches Setup Inning For Hold

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Corey Knebel pitched one inning giving up a walk while striking out two in the 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. Knebel pitched the eighth inning while Jeremy Jeffress pitched the ninth in the victory. Knebel recently returned from a hamstring injury and isn't going to be overtaking the closer role […]

Jeremy Jeffress Gets Third Save Of The Season

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress pitched one perfect inning with three strikeouts in the 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. With Corey Knebel being used as a mid reliever right now to get him back into the groove of things, it will open up more save opportunities for Jeffress and Josh Hader for the […]

Phillies Recall Jake Thompson, Demote Zac Curtis

Prior to Thursday’s home game against the San Francisco Giants, the Philadelphia Phillies made a move that altered their bullpen. Left-hander Zac Curtis was demoted in favor of Jake Thompson, leaving the club without a left-handed pitcher. The Phillies have long moved into somewhat of an exclusive right-handed pitching staff, having last had a southpaw […]

Keynan Middleton Activated from DL

The Angels have activated right-hander Keynan Middleton from the disabled list. To make room on the roster, they have optioned outfielder Jabari Blash to Triple-A. Middleton is expected to return to the closer role and should be owned in nearly all formats. If an impatient owner dropped him while he was out, now is the […]

Anibal Sanchez Scheduled to Throw on Friday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) is scheduled to pitch a simulated game on Friday. The Braves are concerned that Sanchez could re-aggravate his hamstring covering first base, but will test it out on Friday. Sanchez is prepping to rejoin the starting rotation, but will pitch out of the bullpen if he's asked to do […]

Pat Neshek Hopes to Return in June

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek (shoulder) is hopeful to be able to return to the Phillies bullpen by June. He was shut down from throwing after being diagnosed with a right forearm strain. He has not pitched this season, but has been a reliable reliever when healthy. Fantasy owners should not bother hanging onto […]

Brandon Woodruff Called Up, Will Start On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox and will start Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Zach Davies was originally scheduled to start Friday, however, it appears he's not ready after throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday. Woodruff will be going up against a hot Rockies squad in […]

Jorge Lopez Sent Down To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jorge Lopez has been sent down back to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox after Boone Logan was activated off the disabled list. So far in every appearance that Lopez has had with the Brewers so far, he has given up a run and holds a 5.14 ERA in seven innings pitched. […]

Boone Logan Activated Off Disabled List

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan (triceps) has been activated off the 10-day disabled list and will be available to pitch for Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Jorge Lopez was sent back down to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox as a corresponding move. Logan is now the fourth lefty in the Brewers bullpen along […]

Mike Mayers Comes Back Up to the Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers was called up to join the Cardinals bullpen. Mayers comes up to take the roster spot of Carlos Martinez (lat strain) who went on the disabled list. Mayers will work out of the bullpen for a few days but the Cardinals will likely need to make another move […]

Alex Reyes Has a Tentative Return Date

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) has had a target date set for his return to the mound. The team expects him back on the first day he is eligible, May 28. He is working as a starter in his rehab and as of right now is expected to come back as a member […]

Kenley Jansen Throws Nine-Pitch Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen needed only nine pitches to preserve the 6-3 victory over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, earning his sixth save of the season. He induced two ground balls and a fly-out but didn't strike anybody out. Between the Dodgers bad start and Jansen's early-season woes, saves have been few and far […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 11

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 […]

Alex Reyes Pitches Well in His Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) pitched well in his first rehab start with Single-A Palm Beach. He struck out six in 3 1/3 innings, allowing four hits and a walk. It was his first real in-game action since his Tommy John Surgery last February. Reyes is being stretched out as a starter […]