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 […]

Tyler Clippard Gets First Crack At Saves In Toronto

With normal closer Roberto Osuna placed on administrative leave for an undetermined amount of time, the fantasy community has been wondering who would now be the ninth inning pitcher of choice for the Toronto Blue Jays. While many speculated Ryan Tepera would be the man of the hour, he did not get the first crack. […]

Making Moves - Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 6

We are now over a week into May of the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Now is the time that owners need to take a hard look at their roster to decide what areas they need to improve. The waiver wire has likely been picked clean of the obvious must-add players and the best option now […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 6)

Over the past two weeks we have seen three rookie pitchers throw no-hitters through six innings (one of them was a perfect game), and flat-out dominance from some other rookie arms. There was not much to talk about over the first few weeks but now that the season is in full swing and the rookies […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/10/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got three slates on DraftKings tonight, with the main slate starting at 7 pm. This means that the Giants-Phillies matchup won't be included, but the nine other games are good to go. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/10/18. The lineup picks will […]

Nate Jones Blows Save On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox reliever Nate Jones was called on with a three-run lead to get the save on Wednesday and exploded. Jones gave up four hits and four runs with one strikeout in one inning to pick up the loss Wednesday. Manager Rick Renteria gave Jones the opportunity to pick up a save with Joakim […]

Brad Brach Gets Save As Orioles Finally Win Again

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach still knows he's holding the seat for closer Zach Britton. Brach was given the ball in the ninth on Wednesday because fellow reliever Darren O'Day is now on the disabled list with a hyperextended elbow. Fireballer Tanner Scott was brought up, too. Brach should get the save opportunities until […]

Junior Guerra Gets Roughed Up In Second Consecutive Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Junior Guerra went five innings giving up six hits, four earned runs, and two walks while striking out nine in the 6-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians. After starting the year with a 0.82 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in his first four starts, he's now up to a 3.09 ERA with […]

Corey Knebel Allows Solo Home Run In Return

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Corey Knebel made his first appearance since April 5 where he received a hamstring injury and allowed a solo home run to Francisco Lindor. Knebel pitched the entire sixth inning, and while the solo home run was all he allowed, it looks like he won't be closing games until he gets […]

Ken Giles Picks Up Save For Second Straight Day

Houston Astros pitcher Ken Giles picked up his fifth save of the season as the Astros beat the A's 4-1. It was his second save in as many days for the embattled Houston closer after allowing four runs to the Yankees on May 1st. It has been a roller coaster ride for Giles early on […]

Darren O'Day Placed on Disabled List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. He has not pitched for the Orioles since May 4, and now it's obvious why not. The Orioles recalled Tanner Scott to take O'Day's spot on the 25-man roster. Most fantasy owners should not hang onto O'Day unless you have […]

Tommy Kahnle Throws Bullpen Session on Wednesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. He used all his pitches and reportedly felt "great" after throwing the session. Kahnle is expected to return to the Yankees bullpen by the end of May. He is only worth owning in leagues that count holds.

Pat Neshek Suffers Forearm Strain

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek (forearm) has been shut down from throwing after being diagnosed with a right forearm strain. Neshek has missed all of the 2018 season thus far due to a shoulder injury. He will now be shut down for at least a week after suffering this strain. Neshek has not been […]