The Cut List (Week 7): Time to Let Go?

Welcome to Week 7 of the Cut List. As we get deeper into the season you’ll start seeing bigger names on this list. If a standard league viable player underperforms for a month straight, I have to consider including him on the list. Keep that in mind as the weeks go forward. I think we’re […]

Archie Bradley Gives Up Two-Run Home Run In Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley went one inning, giving up two hits, including a two-run home run to Mark Reynolds in the 6-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. Bradley so far this year in 21 games has only given up runs in three of those appearances so far, and unfortunately, this was one of […]

Keynan Middleton To Undergo MRI Monday

Los Angeles Angels closer Keynan Middleton will undergo an MRI on Monday due to elbow discomfort. He appeared in Sunday's game and got two outs before having to depart. It was the third game in four days for Middleton, who is just returning from the DL with elbow inflammation, so the fact that he needs […]

Brad Hand Collects Rocky Save

San Diego Padres closer Brad Hand escaped with his 11th save Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Spotted a three-run lead, Hand gave up a solo homer to lead off the inning then also walked two hitters and hit a batter before settling down with two consecutive strikeouts to end the game. For the season, […]

Edubray Ramos Serves As Closer, Earns Save

The Philadelphia Phillies switched things up on Sunday, calling on reliever Edubray Ramos to close out a game against the New York Mets. Leading 4-2, manager Gabe Kapler called on the Venezuelan instead of closer Hector Neris following a blown save on Friday night. Ramos, 25, has been terrific early on in this season, carrying […]

Jimmie Sherfy Recalled From Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jimmie Sherfy has been called up from Triple-A Reno Aces on Sunday. After Troy Scribner's disastrous start on Sunday, and with the Diamondbacks rotation getting back on track for the meantime, this can allow a call-up option for mid-relief for the Diamondbacks. While Sherfy will hold no fantasy relevance behind Brad […]

Brandon Mann Makes Major League Debut Sunday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brandon Mann made his first ever appearance in the major leagues Sunday. Mann makes his debut 16 years after he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays. Mann pitched 17 1/3 innings for Triple-A Round Rock with a 1.04 ERA, 13 strikeouts and five walks. In his major league debut he […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/13/18): MLB DFS Lineups

It’s Sunday Run-day in Major League Baseball! Why call it Run-day, you might ask? That’s because there should be crooked numbers all over big league scoreboard this Sunday. Of the 22 starting pitchers on this eleven-game slate, seven of them are below $5,000 and four of them are the minimum $4,000 for a starting pitcher. […]

Fernando Rodney Nails Down Seventh Save

Minnesota Twins closer Fernando Rodney picked up his seventh save of the season on Saturday, preserving a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Rodney pitched a scoreless 12th inning for the save, although it was far from a perfect frame as Rodney had to pitch around two walks. Rodney now has a 1-2 record, […]

Alex Colome Effective Saturday Versus The Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome pitched an effective ninth inning in Game 2 of the Saturday doubleheader against Baltimore. He pitched a perfect ninth inning on only eight pitches to close out the 10-3 victory. It was his first appearance in nearly a week. It has been a rough season but Colome likely has […]

Matt Andriese In Short Outing Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Andriese lasted only three innings Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader versus the Orioles. He only allowed one run and the Rays would win. Andriese had allowed only one run over the past 12 innings he had pitched, though that was stretched over six appearances. Andriese has not […]

Troy Scribner Shows No Control In Losing Effort

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Troy Scribner went 3 2/3 innings pitched, giving up four hits, two earned runs, and six walks while striking out four in the 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. With Scribner rocking a 2.73 WHIP in this start, it was quite evident his control was nowhere near where he wanted it […]

Alec Asher Sent Back Down To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Alec Asher has been sent down back to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox after pitching two scoreless innings in Saturday's contest against the Colorado Rockies. The Brewers are facing numerous injuries to the pitching staff including Zach Davies, Wade Miley, and Chase Anderson so any fresh arm that can go more […]

Jorge Lopez Called Back Up To Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jorge Lopez has been called up to the Brewers from Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox. In a corresponding move, Alec Asher was sent down after pitching two innings in Saturday's contest. With the Brewers getting hit hard with injuries right now, they need as many fresh arms as possible to pitch […]

Brent Suter Makes Subpar Start On Short Notice

Milwaukee Brewers LHP Brent Suter went five innings, giving up seven hits, four earned runs, and one walk while striking out two in the 4-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Chase Anderson was supposed to start tonight, however, was eventually scratched after dealing with illness and was placed on the 10-day disabled list, forcing Suter […]

Jake McGee Takes Loss In 10th Inning

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake McGee hasn’t been as stellar in 2018 as expected, and he was saddled with a loss on Friday as he ended up getting victimized for a run in the 10th inning by the Brewers. McGee has struggled to throw clean innings this season, and he’s now carrying a 5.52 ERA. […]

Wade Davis Blows Second Save

A worrisome game seemed to be in hand when Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis took the mound in the ninth on Friday. Davis has been a lights-out closer this season, and though the Brewers had been scraping their way back from an early 9-3 deficit, the crowd thought the game was sealed up. Instead, Davis […]

Jacob Barnes Optioned To Minors

The Milwaukee Brewers have sent right-handed pitcher Jacob Barnes down to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Barnes has struggled mightily in the month of May as he has given up four earned runs and 12 hits in a total of three innings pitched. He had been a dominant set up man in 2017, and was speculated to […]

Kelvin Herrera Locked Down His Eighth Save

Kansas City Royals closer Kelvin Herrera locked down his eighth save of the season on Friday by pitching a clean inning against division rival Cleveland. Herrera has been nearly untouchable this season, as he’s only surrendered one run all year, but his save numbers have been severely limited so far by how bad his team […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns Sixth Save Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias earned his sixth save of the season on Friday against the Dodgers. Iglesias came on in the ninth inning up four runs with runners on first and second and one out. He allowed no hits and no walks with one strikeout. Iglesias has converted six of seven save opportunities with […]

Brad Keller Nails Down First MLB Win

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Brad Keller locked down the defending division champion Indians on Friday to score his first major league win. Keller tossed three scoreless innings as the Royals chipped away at the Indians staff and came back from a 9-5 deficit to steal a win. Keller has mostly served in short relief […]

Justin Grimm Expected Back Soon

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Justin Grimm was having a pretty nice season early on, but then it all fell apart as he allowed 16 earned runs over the course of just 2 2/3 innings. Following the meltdowns, he was sent to the disabled list with back stiffness. Three weeks later, Grimm is on the […]

Sean Doolittle Still Perfect In Converting Save Chances

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle earned his eighth save of the year in Friday's 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks. He's now a perfect 8-for-8 in converting save chances this year. He threw 15 of his 17 pitches for strikes and got two strikeouts in a clean 1-2-3 inning. Unfortunately the Nationals' batting woes have kept […]

Tommy Kahnle and Adam Warren to Travel to Tampa to Begin Rehab Assignment

Yankees relievers Tommy Kahnle and Adam Warren will travel to Tampa tomorrow to begin their rehab assignments with the Single-A Advanced Tampa Tarpons according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Hoch also reports that Warren is scheduled to throw off the mound on Monday. Kahnle landed on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, while Warren has […]

Brad Ziegler Earns 100th Career Save Friday Night

Miami Marlins closer Brad Ziegler finished off the Marlins 6-3 win over the Braves on Friday for his fifth save of the season and 100th of his career. Since allowing seven runs (six earned) over his first six appearances and earning three losses, Ziegler has allowed five runs over 10 appearances while going 4-for-4 in […]

Four Straight Scoreless Outings For Jeurys Familia

With the New York Mets losing a heck of a lot more than they’re winning as of late, closer Jeurys Familia has been collecting dust waiting for opportunities to pitch. Despite not having the chance to develop any sort of rhythm, Familia continues to be near-flawless. He picked up his 11th save of the year […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 13

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. 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 available on […]

Buy or Sell - Underowned and Overowned Players for Week 7

This must be the week when the action really starts. After a few minor deals here and there in April, I've seen a flurry of activity in many fantasy leagues and have made a couple of major transactions myself. We already have trade advice and strategy readily available, so I'll instead continue to focus on […]

Matt Andriese To Start Second Game Of Doubleheader Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Matt Andriese was named the starting pitcher for the upcoming second game of the Saturday doubleheader versus the Orioles. He has made 11 appearances this season but only one start. He has allowed only one run over the past 12 innings he has pitched, though that is stretched over six […]

Tyler Clippard (RP, TOR) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 48% of leagues ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tyler Clippard received the first save opportunity since Roberto Osuna was placed on the restricted list and may have the best chance for saves in Toronto. Osuna was arrested for assaulting a woman, and is out for an […]