Justin Grimm Nearing Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Justin Grimm (back) is close to going out for a rehab assignment, according to manager Ned Yost. Grimm threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, and Yost told reporters that the session went "great." Grimm has given up 17 runs in seven innings this season. He should be back in the […]

Wade Davis Locks Down 14th Save

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis shut down the Angels on Tuesday to log his 14th save of the season. Davis has played the part of the elite closer to a 'T' so far this season. He’s striking out 10.57 batters per nine innings and his only blown save of the season took place over a […]

Adam Ottavino Touched Up By Angels

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino was roughed up by Anaheim on Tuesday as he surrendered his first home run of the season. Ottavino hadn’t allowed any runs since April 15, and the outing was also his first without a strikeout since April 21. Ottavino has still been one of the most dominating relievers in […]

Alex Reyes Begins a Minor League Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) is beginning a rehab assignment with the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals. He'll work as a starting pitcher in his rehab outings, but the big league club may end up using him in relief. Either way, the top prospect in the Cardinals system will certainly be on very […]

Bud Norris Expected to be Available for Thursday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris (triceps) expects to be available on Thursday when the Cardinals open up a series in San Diego against the Padres. Norris was able to long toss and throw off flat ground on Tuesday and said, "I feel confident I’ll be ready to go," referring to Thursday's game. Norris will […]

Dominic Leone Being Treated for a Nerve Issue

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Dominic Leone is currently being treated for a "baffling nerve issue in his upper arm." He felt something wrong in his throwing arm while warming up on Friday and was placed on the 10-day disabled list. There is no timetable for his return, but it sounds like there's a chance […]

Matt Belisle Chooses to Become a Free Agent

Former Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Matt Belisle refused a minor league assignment and chose to become a free agent. He had been designated for assignment by Cleveland last week after posting a disappointing 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings pitched. He was effective for the Twins last season, though, so he should be able to […]

Danny Salazar Has His Rehab Shut Down

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) has been shut down from his rehab program for at least the next seven to 10 days. Salazar was diagnosed with shoulder impingement tendinitis and had a platelet-rich plasma injection administered last week. There is currently no timetable for his return, but it's beginning to look like it might […]

Keynan Middleton Could be Activated Thursday

Los Angeles Angels closer Keynan Middleton (elbow) felt good after his rehab outing Tuesday at Triple-A Salt Lake. Manager Mike Scioscia indicated he could be activated as soon as Thursday. While it hasn't been confirmed, it's widely expected that Middleton will resume his role as LA's closer upon his return. Check your league's waiver wire […]

Blaine Hardy Will Make A Spot Start Sunday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Blaine Hardy will fill in for the injured Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) on Sunday as the Tigers take on the Mariners. Detroit has a whole slew of injuries at the moment, and will turn to the bullpen arm rather than making an additional roster move for Sunday's game. Hardy has worked just […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/9/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are plenty of games today, but they are broken down into two slates. The later slate has seven games, and that is the slate that we will be focusing on here. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/9/18. The lineup picks will range […]

Hansel Robles To Get X-Ray On Knee

New York Mets reliever Hansel Robles will undergo X-rays on his right knee, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Prior to leaving Tuesday’s loss to the Cincinnati Reds due to injury, Robles was once again roughed up in relief. He allowed three hits, including a two-run home run by Scooter Gennett, and a walk prior to […]

Brad Boxberger Blows First Save Of The Season

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger blew his first save of the season on Tuesday, serving up the game-winning home run to Kike Hernandez in the bottom of the ninth inning. Fortunately for Boxberger, Arizona was able to salvage the win in the 12th inning. It was the first runs Boxberger has given up in six […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 10

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 early juncture, there's value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week for Week 6

Every week a significant player will hit the disabled list, start a slump, or a get traded out the division. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long terms standings of a team, but failing to take advantage of […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 9

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 […]

Josh Hader Locks Down Fifth Save Of 2018 Season

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader threw two perfect innings while striking out three in the 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians. This was another one of Hader's multi-inning saves, and he's now up to five saves on the season. With closer Corey Knebel coming back on Wednesday, Hader most likely won't be the first […]

Brent Suter Hits Home Run, Pitches 4 2/3 Innings In Relief For Win

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter went 4 2/3 innings on Tuesday, giving up five hits, two earned runs and one walk while striking out five in the 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians. Despite Suter not looking too great out of the bullpen, he managed to hit a home run off Corey Kluber in the […]

Aroldis Chapman Shuts Boston Down In Save

With the New York Yankees holding on to a slim 3-2 lead Tuesday night in the Bronx, manager Aaron Boone called on closer Aroldis Chapman to finish off the Boston Red Sox. The Cuban Missile has been relatively dominant thus far, having blown just one save, but his night would begin against Rafael Devers, who […]

Corey Knebel Will Be Activated Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel (hamstring) will be officially activated off the 10-day disabled list for Wednesday's bout against the Cleveland Indians. Knebel has been suffering from a hamstring injury since April 5 in only his second appearance and is ahead of his original six-week schedule. Knebel will most likely slide right back into the […]

Brandon Morrow Picks Up Eighth Save

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow picked up his eighth save of the season Tuesday evening versus the Miami Marlins. Morrow has adapted well in his first season as a closer and is now 7-for-8 in save opportunities. Morrow now owns a 1.38 ERA and should already be owned in all leagues.

Arodys Vizcaino Gets Save No. 5 In Win

Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino has been lights-out when he comes in to pitch. The closer nailed down his fifth save of the season on Tuesday night. He did have to work around a walk, but it was a scoreless frame. Vizcaino has a 1.72 ERA and while he's not that high among the saves […]

Braden Shipley Lands on Disabled List

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Braden Shipley (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. He was recalled on Saturday to replace Kris Medlen, who gave up seven runs during his start on Friday. Silvino Bracho will take the place of Shipley on the active roster. Bracho has pitched well for the Diamondbacks this season […]

Rob Zastryzny Recalled on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Rob Zastryzny has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. The Cubs optioned righty Cory Mazzoni to Triple-A to make room for Zastryzny on the active roster. Zastryzny is available out of the bullpen against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. He has a 2.35 ERA in 15 1/3 innings at Triple-A […]

Derek Law Recalled From Triple-A

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Derek Law has been recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. He will be available out of the bullpen against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Law has allowed nine earned runs in 6 1/3 innings this season. He's not worth adding in any leagues right now, but has the potential to […]

Matt Belisle Elects Free Agency

Former Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Matt Belisle has elected free agency over a minor league assignment. The veteran righty has a 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings with the Indians this season. He was designated for assignment last week and is now a free agent. He should be left on the waiver wire until he […]

Dan Altavilla to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Dan Altavilla (shoulder) is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment at Double-A Arkansas on Thursday. He was placed on the disabled list in the beginning of May due to inflammation in the AC joint of his right shoulder. Altavilla could return to the Mariners bullpen early next week. He's only worth […]

Oliver Drake Added to Indians 25-Man Roster

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Oliver Drake has been added to the 25-man roster on Tuesday. The Indians optioned righty Alexi Ogando to Triple-A in order to make room for Drake on the active roster. Drake allowed nine earned runs over 12 2/3 innings with the Brewers this season. He was acquired by the Indians for […]

Padres Emerging As Another Matt Harvey Suitor

Over the past 24 hours or so, we’ve heard sources out of the New York Mets indicate that the team is confident they will find a taker for former pitcher Matt Harvey via trade. The Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds have all been linked to […]

Corey Knebel Looking To Return Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel (hamstring) is done with his minor league assignment and has now joined the Brewers in Milwaukee. While Knebel most likely won't be activated from the disabled list Tuesday, Wednesday is certainly looking like a possibility. There is a very likely chance whoever pitches Tuesday will get sent down to Triple-A […]