Brent Suter Gets First Loss Of The 2018 Season Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brent Suter went five innings, giving up eight hits, five runs (four earned), three walks, and struck out five in the 8-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Suter was doomed for the loss, as the Brewers did not put up a single run for the second day in a row. However, […]

Felipe Rivero Picks Up Third Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Rivero notched his third save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. He pitched a fairly clean inning, giving up only a single and striking out one. It was his third straight outing without allowing a walk, and he seems to have corrected his control […]

Corey Knebel Helped Off By Athletic Trainers

Milwaukee Brewers closing pitcher Corey Knebel delivered a pitch to Tommy La Stella and immediately went down to the ground and grabbed his inner thigh on Thursday. The Brewers athletic trainers went out and helped Knebel off the field, as he couldn't put any pressure on his leg. Keep an eye out on the severity of […]

Brandon Kintzler Gives Up Grand Slam

Washington Nationals reliever Brandon Kintzler had a brutal inning in Thursday's home-opening loss against the Mets that blew the game wide open. He started the top of the seventh inning by getting Jose Reyes to pop out, but pinch-hitter Brandon Nimmo hit a double. Kintzler then walked Michael Conforto but struck out Asdrubal Cabrera. Another […]

Joakim Soria Blows Up Thursday

Chicago White Sox closer Joakim Soria exploded on Thursday to the tune of three runs and four hits in the top of the ninth inning. Soria had pitched well in his previous outings and has recorded two saves this season, but with Nate Jones breathing down his neck, Soria may not have a long leash […]

Kevin Shackelford Close To Return

Cincinnati Reds reliever Kevin Shackelford (forearm) has begun throwing and is close to throwing a bullpen session, according to manager Bryan Price. Shackelford was placed on the 10-day disabled list on March 29 after coming down with a forearm strain during spring training. The 28-year-old reliever threw 30 2/3 innings for the Reds in 2017, […]

Padres Closer Brad Hand Roughed Up for Second Loss of Year

It was another rough outing for Padres closer Brad Hand, who was tagged with his second loss of the season Thursday afternoon. After leading off the inning with back-to-back walks, a fielding error loaded the bases and Hand proceeded to allow three runs off a bases-loaded walk and a two-run single. He was able to […]

Luke Gregerson Throws a Bullpen Session on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (hamstring) threw a bullpen session on Thursday and will begin a rehab assignment with the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals soon. Gregerson has had a painful spring which started with an oblique injury and then ended up with a hamstring strain. While Gregerson was at first considered the favorite […]

Joakim Soria (RP) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Who will be the White Sox closer in 2018? This was one of the big unknowns through the offseason, as many speculated that young relievers Nate Jones or Juan Minaya would get a chance. Once Joakim Soria was traded to the Sox in January, […]

Jose Leclerc Optioned to Triple-A

To clear room for the returning Martin Perez, the Texas Rangers optioned reliever Jose Leclerc to Triple-A. The 24-year-old has pitched well in 2018, giving up no runs while striking out a batter per inning over three innings. Leclerc was a dark-horse candidate to close games, but he'll make way for the veteran due to […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 5th

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. We are back at it again this year, publishing this article seven days a week. It's still just the first week of MLB games, but we are always ready to stream. For those who are new - use this column on a daily basis […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 6th

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. We are back at it again this year, publishing this article seven days a week. It's still just the first week of MLB games, but we are always ready to stream. For those who are new - use this column on a daily basis […]

Cody Allen Contributes Two Scoreless Innings on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen pitched two scoreless innings on Wednesday, allowing two hits and striking out one. There wasn't a save situation for Allen in this one, but he came in and did his job, keeping the game tied. He's a streaky pitcher who will lose the strike zone at times, but he has […]

Brad Boxberger Picks Up Second Save

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger picked up his second save of the season, shutting down the Dodgers on Wednesday. The outing wasn't without its blemishes as Boxberger walked two of the five batters he faced. Walks have been an issue in the past for Boxberger, and he has yet to make an appearance this season […]

Joakim Soria Picks Up Second Save

Chicago White Sox reliever Joakim Soria picked up his second save of the season Wednesday evening versus the White Sox. Soria is now 2-for-2 in save opportunities and it looks like the closer gig is his as long as he continues to perform well. Soria should be owned in all leagues as long as he […]

Odrisamer Despaigne Relegated To Bullpen

The Miami Marlins have sent pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne to the bullpen after manager Don Mattingly decided to move to a four-man rotation, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Despaigne picked up the win during Miami's 17-inning marathon against the Cubs last week, but was roughed up for five runs in his scheduled start the next day. […]

Boone Logan On Schedule To Do Mound Work Next Week

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Boone Logan (triceps) is on schedule with his four- to six-week return date and is going to do some mound work hopefully by next week after the Brewers road trip. Logan will most likely be a middle reliever behind guys on the depth chart like Josh Hader and Corey Knebel, so […]

Miguel Almonte Traded To Angels

Kansas City Royals pitcher Miguel Almonte was traded to the Los Angeles Angels after he was demoted. Almonte was initially demoted to make room for newly-acquired journeyman outfielder Abraham Almonte, and he was reportedly traded due to concerns about his health. Almonte's shoulder has reminded the Royals of the ongoing struggle they've had with one-time […]

Nate Karns Expected To Remain On DL

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Nate Karns (elbow) is eligible to return from the disabled list on Friday, but manager Ned Yost told reporters that he doesn't expect Karns to be activated right away. Per Yost, Karns is still feeling some soreness in his elbow, so it's unlikely that he'll be ready to go before the […]

Justin Grimm Working Into Setup Role

With a slick 1-2-3 inning Tuesday, Kansas City Royals reliever Justin Grimm helped push the team across the line to their first win of the season. Grimm, a spring training signee, has now thrown two clean innings in a row to pick up a pair of holds. With a Royals team that's expected to struggle […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up Third Save In Four Games

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz picked up another save, his third in four games played, against the Giants on Tuesday. Diaz struck out two in the scoreless ninth inning and now has eight punchouts in three appearances. The Mariners offense has come out of the gates swinging and has put the team in position to […]

Pat Neshek Not Facing Serious Injury

After undergoing an MRI on Tuesday, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Pat Neshek (shoulder) received positive news regarding his injury and return date. The 37-year-old went on the disabled list last week with a right shoulder strain, but the results of the MRI only revealed inflammation. The club said they would keep him shut down for a couple […]

Zach Neal Called Up, Josh Fields Put On Paternity Leave

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Zach Neal was called up on Tuesday, adding depth to a taxed bullpen that had played 15 innings into Tuesday morning in Arizona. Reliever Josh Fields is being placed on paternity leave. Neal played with Oakland last season and wasn't very good. In 14 2/3 innings, he gave up more hits […]

Keone Kela (RP, TEX) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 60% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: As someone who treats relief pitchers as expendable due to their volatility, I always wait until much later in the draft to grab one. Closers, in particular, lose their jobs often depending on the competition behind them; never mind the possibilities for injuries. Case in […]

Anthony Swarzak Placed On Disabled List

New York Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak is dealing with a sore left oblique, and while all parties involved were hoping it was nothing, it ended up being serious enough to land him on the 10-day disabled list. Oblique injuries can be very, very tricky (and it’s the Mets we’re talking about here), so there remains […]

Will Smith Throws Simulated Inning Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) threw a 20-pitch simulated inning on Tuesday. Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Smith looked good. Smith is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is still a few months away from being back for the Giants. Smith may be able to help owners with holds, but should remain […]

Wilmer Font Opens Eyes In Extra-Inning Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Wilmer Font made a name for himself in an unexpected way on Monday. Called upon to pitch multiple innings after closer Kenley Jansen blew the save and sent the game into extra innings, Font threw 4 1/3 innings, striking out four batters while giving up two runs (including the game-winner) on five […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Erratic In 2018 Debut

Los Angeles starter Hyun-Jin Ryu had little command in his first game of the season on Monday. Against the Diamondbacks, Ryu only lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up three runs on five hits and walking five. He struck out only two. Ryu was a fairly decent prospect when he first came over from Korea, coming […]

Blake Treinen Gets Save In Long Appearance

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen pitched 1 2/3 innings to get the save against the Rangers on Monday. He allowed one hit and a walk, but struck out one. Treinen has a firm grasp on the job and even mediocre teams have save chances.

Greg Holland to the Cardinals - Fantasy Fallout

With this unusual off-season coming to a close, one of the last big free agents left without a team found a home on Opening Day, as reliever Greg Holland signed a one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Making his return from Tommy John surgery last season, Holland was 41-for-45 in save opportunities as the […]