Brandon Lowe has Two-Homer Game in Loss to Phillies

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe did his best to help his team against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park on Friday, but it was not enough in a 10-inning, 11-9 loss. Lowe went 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and two strikeouts to raise his season average to .252 […]

Kyle Schwarber on a Heater, Hits Two More Homers to Take Major-League Lead

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is on another planet right now. The veteran slugger went 3-for-5 at the plate in Friday night's 11-9 win in extra innings over the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates with two more home runs, five RBI, a walk, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .237 and his OPS […]

Cal Raleigh Being Shut Down for a Week

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (oblique) is being shut down for a week, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Raleigh's MRI exam came back better than the previous one, which is obviously good news, but he will be re-evaluated in another week. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger was placed on the 10-day injured list […]

Heliot Ramos Pulled With Right-Quad Tightness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (quadriceps) was pulled from Friday's game early against the Athletics on the road with right-quadriceps tightness, according to the team. Before leaving the game early, Ramos went 1-for-3 at the plate with a strikeout. He was replaced in left field by infielder Casey Schmitt. Ramos apparently injured his quad […]

Clay Holmes Suffers Fractured Fibula on Friday Night

New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes (leg) suffered a fractured fibula on Friday night in his outing against the crosstown-rival New York Yankees, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. Holmes broke his leg when he was hit by a line drive off the bat of Yankees rookie outfielder Spencer Jones in the fourth inning. He […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Taj Bradley Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Taj Bradley (pectoral) threw a successful 20-pitch bullpen session on Friday. This is the first time that Bradley has taken the mound since going down with right pectoral inflammation on May 6. The expectation is that he'll throw another bullpen session at some point next week. After that, Bradley should progress […]

Brandon Woodruff Feels Good After Bullpen Session

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) reportedly felt good after throwing a 25-pitch bullpen session on Thursday. Assuming nothing changes in the next few days, Woodruff will throw another bullpen session on Monday. Afterwards, he'll likely throw a simulated game before possibly rejoining the Brewers rotation. It's unclear if he'll require a minor league […]

Matthew Boyd is Making Solid Progress

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (knee) is reportedly feeling good physically and plans to throw off the mound on Saturday. If everything goes well, Boyd will throw a bullpen session sometime next week. This is great news considering Boyd underwent meniscus surgery on his left knee last week. The recovery timetable is about six […]

Blake Snell Heads to 15-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Friday. Ugh, this sucks for fantasy managers who just got Snell back. The southpaw was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday, and now we see why that happened. Snell heads to the shelf due to loose bodies in […]

River Ryan Could Join the Starting Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher River Ryan (hamstring) is making a rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. Recently, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that there is a slim possibility that Ryan joins the starting rotation at some point. It's going to take some time as the Dodgers want to slowly build up Ryan. […]

Roman Anthony has Brace Removed, "in a Good Spot"

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (wrist) said he's "in a good spot" after getting the brace/splint removed from his injured wrist and playing catch on Friday, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. However, Anthony's return from the 10-day injured list remains to be determined. It's the first time that Anthony has done any baseball […]

Blake Snell Scratched From Start on Friday for Undisclosed Reasons

The Los Angeles Dodgers are scratching left-hander Blake Snell (undisclosed) from his scheduled start in the series opener on Friday night against the crosstown-rival Los Angeles Angels, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Dodgers will roll with a bullpen game instead and will use right-hander Will Klein as the "opener." It's unclear why […]

Robby Snelling to be Re-Evaluated Next Week

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) will go for further evaluation next week, manager Clayton McCullough told Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. After making his MLB debut last week, Snelling was placed on the 15-day injured list with a UCL sprain in his left elbow, and it's unclear exactly when he might be […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. to Return Next Friday?

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) is taking batting practice on the field with the team on Friday, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Manager Walt Weiss said that Acuna likely won't be activated from the 10-day injured list until he can play the outfield. Bowman guesses that won't be until next Friday, May […]

Ryan Helsley Plays Catch, Feeling Much Better

Baltimore Orioles right-handed closer Ryan Helsley (elbow) played catch on Friday for the first time since landing on the 15-day injured list, and he is feeling much better, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. Helsley landed on the shelf on May 1. It's good news that he's throwing, but he still has some boxes […]

Gleyber Torres "Trending Toward a Rehab Assignment"

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) is "trending toward a rehab assignment," manager A.J. Hinch told Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Torres' rehab assignment is likely to be brief, too, so he could be back for fantasy managers as early as next week. The 29-year-old Venezuelan infielder will return to everyday duties at the keystone […]

Chase Dollander Goes on Injured List With Elbow Strain

The Colorado Rockies are placing right-hander Chase Dollander (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a right-elbow strain, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The Rockies are making the move after they pulled Dollander from his outing on Thursday early against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to right-arm tightness. It's now confirmed that he […]

Max Fried Heading to Injured List With Elbow Bone Bruise

After undergoing an MRI exam and a CT scan on Thursday, New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried (elbow) will be placed on the 15-day injured list after initial findings showed a left-elbow bone bruise, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Repeat imaging will be taken again in a few weeks (or when asymptomatic) to further […]

Grayson Rodriguez to Make his Angels Debut on Sunday Against Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Friday that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) will come off the 15-day injured list to make his debut with the team in Sunday's series finale against the crosstown-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be a boost for the Halos' starting rotation, but fantasy managers in mixed leagues will probably want […]

Christian Yelich Still Bothered by Back, Injured List Stint Coming?

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (back) is out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Minnesota against the hosting Twins, according to MLB.com. Andrew Vaughn will serve as the team's DH and will bat sixth against Twins right-hander Joe Ryan at Target Field. Yelich returned on Tuesday against the San Diego […]

Byron Buxton Still Out on Friday With Hip Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains sidelined for Friday's series opener against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field, according to MLB.com. Ryan Kreidler will make another start in center field for the Twins and will bat eighth against Brewers right-hander Coleman Crow. After hitting two home runs on Wednesday night, the Twins scratched […]

Casey Mize to Return From Injured List and Start on Saturday

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that right-hander Casey Mize (groin) will come off the 15-day injured list to start on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Mize will return from a strained right groin that put him on the IL on April 28, and he will return […]

Despite Lack of Saves, Aaron Ashby is a Reliable High-Leverage Bullpen Arm

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Aaron Ashby isn't a sexy bullpen arm because he's not in line for saves in Milwaukee, but he still has plenty of fantasy baseball value. Going into the weekend in Week 8 of the fantasy season, Ashby has a league-high seven wins in relief while holding a strong 2.00 ERA (2.07 […]

Eugenio Suarez Taking On-Field Batting Practice on Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (oblique) is taking batting practice on the field on Friday for the first time since going on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique injury late last month, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Suarez's MRI exam, which was scheduled for Thursday, apparently gave the Reds some […]

Spencer Jones Worth Holding After Slow Start?

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones was a popular waiver-wire pickup upon his long-awaited MLB debut on May 8, but he has gotten off to a slow start with the Yankees in the big leagues and is currently rostered in just 19% of Yahoo leagues. In his first 15 plate appearances over his first […]

Jordan Westburg to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (elbow) will have season-ending elbow surgery, a source told Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. Westburg will end up not even playing at all in 2026 due to a partially torn UCL in his right elbow that he suffered during spring training. He was attempting to avoid going under the […]

Caleb Kilian the Current Favorite for Saves in Giants Bullpen

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Caleb Kilian is the current favorite for saves in the Gigantes' bullpen after going 1 1/3 scoreless innings with a strikeout in Tuesday's win over the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers for the second save of his career. Kilian hasn't been perfect so far in May with three runs allowed (two […]

Jack Perkins Still Worth Rostering After Second Blown Save?

Athletics right-handed reliever Jack Perkins blew his second save of the season and took his second loss of the year in Thursday's 5-4 defeat at the hands of the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Perkins is on tilt right now, having allowed seven runs (five earned) on five hits while walking two and striking out five […]

Bryce Miller Worth Stashing Now That He's Healthy?

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller made his season debut on Wednesday night against the Houston Astros. His eight walks and three strikeouts weren't ideal, but he still delivered solid results with just one walk and two earned runs over 5.1 innings of work. Miller has never been a major strikeout threat, averaging less than […]