Closers and Saves Report - Week 22 Waiver Wire

With some leagues already starting the playoffs and others about to, saves and holds are getting more and more critical to fantasy success each week. Roto league managers will want a few more to move up or to keep their top spot, while head-to-head managers will want to ensure that they have more than their... Read More

Lewis Brinson Forced To Leave Thursday's Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (thumb) was forced to leave Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. Brinson collided with fellow outfielder Bryan De La Cruz while the two were trying to catch a fly ball that both men were calling for the whole time. Brinson went glove-first into De La Cruz and immediately held his... Read More

Edward Cabrera Efficient In His Big League Debut

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Edward Cabrera was efficient in his major league debut on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Cabrera made it through six scoreless innings before running into trouble in the seventh inning. His final line ended up being 6 1/3 innings pitched, three runs allowed on four hits and three walks with... Read More

Alex Reyes Blows His Third Save On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes was charged with his third blown save of the season in Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He pitched one inning, allowing a run on two hits. The Cardinals were up 2-1 when Reyes came in, but he allowed the Tigers to tie things up at two runs each.... Read More

Paul Goldschmidt Homers Twice On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit two home runs in the 3-2 win over the Tigers on Wednesday. Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk, three runs scored, and two RBI. Both of his homers were solo shots, one in the first inning and another in the third, giving him 21 on the year.... Read More

Rico Dowdle Sent To Injured Reserve

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (hip) was placed on injured reserve with a hip injury, ending his season. Dowdle was expected to open the season as the third running back on the Cowboys depth chart, behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. Instead, he'll set his eyes on the 2022 season now. Dowdle drew rave... Read More

Quez Watkins Working As First-Team Slot Receiver

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins has been working with the first-team offense in practice as the slot receiver. He's been one of the most impressive players on the Eagles offense throughout training camp and the preseason according to multiple Eagles beat writers. Greg Ward started in the slot last season and was the favorite... Read More

Jesus Luzardo Allows 10 Hits In Under Five Innings

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo was essentially throwing batting practice in his start against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Luzardo threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on 10 hits with a walk and three strikeouts. He gave up two home runs and continues to struggle enormously since being acquired from the Oakland... Read More

Edward Cabrera Will Make Wednesday's Start

Miami Marlins top pitching prospect Edward Cabrera will be called up to make his major league debut on Wednesday. Cabrera is a top-5 prospect in the Marlins system and a top-50 guy in all of baseball. He was most recently pitching in Triple-A, posting a 3.68 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 29 1/3 innings. He... Read More

Amari Cooper Plays 13 Snaps On Saturday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper was able to play 13 snaps in Saturday's preseason game. Cooper had been activated from the PUP list just over a week earlier, so it was a good sign that the Cowboys felt safe having him out there in a meaningless contest. Cooper was not targeted in the game... Read More

Jake Elliott Back At Practice On Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott (ankle) is back at Eagles practice in full pads on Sunday. Elliott missed Thursday's preseason game against the New England Patriots due to an ankle injury, but he is no longer listed on the injury report and should be good to kick for Friday's final Eagles preseason game. Assuming no... Read More

Jalen Hurts Back In Practice On Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (illness) returned to practice on Sunday. Hurts had to go to the hospital right before the Eagles preseason game against the New England Patriots on Thursday. He was experiencing severe abdominal pain and was eventually diagnosed with a stomach infection. A few days of rest allowed him to feel well... Read More

Paul Goldschmidt Homers On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit a home run and a double in Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. "Goldy" went 2-for-4, scoring twice and driving in a run. The home run was his 19th of the season and the RBI on the solo shot gives him 71 on the year. He's hitting... Read More

Alex Reyes Saves His 28th Game On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes picked up his 28th save of the season in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Reyes came in to pitch the ninth inning with a three run lead and escaped with a scoreless inning despite giving up two hits among his 13 pitches (10 strikes). Reyes has had... Read More

Adam Wainwright Pitches Well Again On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was outstanding again on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing just two hits without issuing a walk and striking out nine. The veteran righty earned the win with his strong effort, improving to 12-7 and lowering his ERA to 3.10. 2020 and 2021... Read More

Sandy Alcantara Strikes Out 11 On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was outstanding in Sunday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched seven innings, allowing just two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out a career-high 11. Despite the excellent effort, the Marlins ace took his 12th loss, dropping to 7-12 on the season. He's rarely received... Read More

Cooper Rush Throws Two Touchdown Passes On Saturday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush threw two touchdowns in Saturday's preseason loss to the Houston Texans. Rush completed 10 of his 12 pass attempts for 97 yards and the two touchdowns, also contributing seven yards on the ground on his lone rushing attempt. Rush's scores went to Cedrick Wilson and Tony Pollard, and he was... Read More

Ben DiNucci Throws Three Picks On Saturday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci threw three interceptions in Saturday's preseason game against the Houston Texans. It was a rough one for DiNucci, who attempted 19 passes, completing 14 to his teammates and three to Texans defenders. He only threw two passes that ended up incomplete, so that's...something? DiNucci threw for 120 yards and took... Read More

J.A. Happ Pitches Very Well On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher J.A. Happ was very good in Saturday's start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, picking up a quality start despite a Cardinals loss. Happ went six innings, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out eight. It was Happ's best performance as a Cardinal, but he's still the... Read More

Anthony Bender Struggles On Saturday

Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Anthony Bender struggled on Saturday, getting through one inning but not before allowing four runs on three hits and two walks. Despite allowing all that, Bender threw just 18 pitches, nine for strikes. He took the loss in the game, dropping his record to an even 2-2 and lifting his... Read More

Zach Thompson Pitches Five Good Innings On Saturday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Zach Thompson pitched well on Saturday but was pulled after five innings. In those five innings, he allowed just two runs on three hits and one walk, striking out three. Thompson threw just 73 pitches (48 strikes) and was throwing well before being lifted for no real reason except that... Read More

Lars Nootbar Gets Three Hits On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbar got three hits in Friday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cardinals somehow had 10 hits but got shut out in this one, including Nootbar's three singles. He ended up 3-for-4 and is now batting .269 with an .850 OPS. Nootbar has had some good swings this year, and... Read More

Miles Mikolas Returns With Five Solid Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (shoulder) returned from the injured list to make Friday's start and pitched well. He went five innings, allowing two runs (zero earned) on two hits and two walks while striking out five. Mikolas had only pitched in one game this season and spent most of the time dealing... Read More

Jazz Chisholm Drives In Three Runs Friday

Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jazz Chisholm had a strong offensive performance in Friday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Chisholm went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored. He also stole a base. Jazz hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, his 14th of the season, and added a single as well. The exciting... Read More

Elieser Hernandez Struggles On Friday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez struggled in Friday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. He lasted just 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits and two walks, while striking out six. He allowed two home runs, including two in a three-run fifth inning. Hernandez is likely still getting comfortable after spending... Read More

DeVonta Smith Debuts With Two Catches On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver DeVonta Smith made his NFL debut (in a preseason game) on Thursday evening against the New England Patriots. Smith ended up catching two passes on four targets, gaining 19 yards. He dropped his first two targets, perhaps not making the best first impression, but then again they were passes from... Read More

Miles Mikolas Back And Starting On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (shoulder) will be activated from the injured list to make the start on Friday. Mikolas has only pitched once this season due to a variety of arm troubles first in his forearm and then in his shoulder. He's back for a rotation that desperately needs him, as the... Read More

Closers and Saves Report - Week 21 Waiver Wire

Since we last spoke, Closers and Saves Report readers, a former relief pitcher threw a no-hitter in his first major league start. That was pretty cool. Bullpens did things too. Closers came back from injuries, new committees formed, old committees closed as one guy took over, and so on. But that no-hitter though... We also... Read More

Lewis Brinson Out Of The Lineup On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series-opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Brinson was absolutely on fire but has cooled down noticeably since Don Mattingly returned to the team and got back to his old tricks. While bench coach James Rowson was managing the team, Brinson hit fourth and... Read More

Alex Reyes Takes His Sixth Loss On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes had another blowup outing on Wednesday, blowing the save and taking his sixth loss of the season. Reyes pitched two innings, allowing four runs (one earned) on three hits. He did not issue a walk and struck out three, allowing a home run. It wasn't a bad outing for... Read More