Paul Sewald Converts Third Postseason Save Of 2023

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald continued his stellar 2023 postseason, converting his third save in Monday's National League Division Series Game 2 4-2 win over the Dodgers. Sewald came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two and shut the door with a 1-2-3 inning and a strikeout. The 33-year-old converted 34 […]

Dodgers Leaning Lance Lynn For NLDS Game 3 Start

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that, while the team considered starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot for the National League Division Series Game 3 start on Wednesday, they are leaning towards veteran Lance Lynn, per MLB.com's Juan Toribio. However, pitching coach Mark Prior suggested that Lynn would be on a short leash if he […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. To Have Toe Surgery Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) will undergo surgery to repair turf toe in his right foot on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. The procedure will prevent him from wearing a shoe and running for 12 weeks. The 25-year-old injured his toe on the cement block of the left-center-field wall at loanDepot Park […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns First Career Postseason Save Monday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias earned his first career postseason save in Monday's National League Division Series Game 2 5-4 win over the Phillies. Iglesias entered the game in the bottom of the ninth up by one with no outs and a runner on first. He got the first out on a flyout and ended […]

Zack Wheeler Pitches Well In Game 2 No-Decision

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler put forth another strong postseason effort in Monday's National League Division Series Game 2 5-4 loss to the Braves. Wheeler pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits (including a home run) and a walk with 10 strikeouts. The Braves would end up winning the […]

Chris Bassitt To Face Twins In Game 3 If Needed

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt will get the ball for Game 3's wild-card series game against the Twins if the series goes that far, per Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale. Bassitt would be opposed by Joe Ryan. The 34-year-old had an up-and-down season but finished well overall, going 16-8 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.18 […]

Joe Ryan To Start Game 3 If Needed

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan will start Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Blue Jays if the series lasts that long, per Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale. Ryan would face Chris Bassitt on the other side. The 27-year-old had a very strong start to the season but was once again plagued by home […]

Trea Turner Healthy For Wild-Card Series

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (elbow) participated in the wild-card pre-series workout Monday and is ready to play on Tuesday against the Marlins, per The Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber. Turner was hit by a pitch in Saturday's game against the Mets, but manager Rob Thomson said Monday, "He's fine, he'll be in the lineup." The […]

Merrill Kelly Slated For Game 3 Start Against Brewers

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly is in line to start Game 3 of the wild-card series on Thursday on the road against the Brewers if it is needed. His potential opposing starter has not yet been named. The veteran compiled his second consecutive strong season, going 12-8 with a 3.29 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and […]

Aaron Nola To Start Game 2 Against Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola will start Game 2 against the Marlins in Wednesday's wild-card matchup. Braxton Garrett will oppose him on the mound. The 30-year-old continued his string of inconsistent seasons in 2023, going 12-9 with a 4.46 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 25.5% strikeout rate in 32 starts over 193 2/3 innings pitched. […]

Zac Gallen To Start Game 2 Against Brewers

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen is slated to start Game 2 of the wild-card series on Wednesday on the road against the Brewers. His opposing starter has not yet been named. The 28-year-old had a solid season overall, going 17-9 with a 3.47 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 26.0% strikeout rate in 34 starts over […]

Ryan Helsley Earns 13th Save Of Season Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley picked up his 13th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Brewers. Helsley entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by three and struck out the side to shut the door. While the 29-year-old did miss a portion of the season with […]

Corey Seager Says He's Fine After Suffering Forearm Bruise

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (forearm) said he feels fine after suffering a right forearm bruise in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Angels, per Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Seager was hit by a pitch and exited the game early, but X-rays showed no fracture. Seager should be considered day-to-day at this time. This is […]

Hunter Greene Clobbered In Tuesday's Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene did not have his best stuff in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians. Greene pitched just three innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits (including three home runs) and a walk with three strikeouts. The 24-year-old has been inconsistent this season through 21 starts, displaying his high strikeout upside […]

Elly De La Cruz Homers Twice Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/shortstop Elly De La Cruz had a huge game at the plate in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians. The 21-year-old rookie went 3-for-3 with a single, a solo home run, a two-run HR, four RBI, and a strikeout. De La Cruz had a ton of fantasy hype surrounding him when he […]

Craig Kimbrel Charged With Blown Save Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel blew his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Pirates. Kimbrel came in to pitch the eighth inning up by one. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a game-tying home run, and got the final two outs on groundouts. The veteran […]

Kevin Gausman Pitches Well In No-Decision Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman turned in a strong outing but took a no-decision in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Yankees. Gausman pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks with five strikeouts. While the 32-year-old's 1.20 WHIP leaves a bit to be desired, his 12-9 record, 3.16 ERA, and 11.53 […]

Jordan Romano Takes Another Loss Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano fell to 5-7 and took his second consecutive loss in Tuesday's 2-0 game against the Yankees. Romano came in to pitch the top of the ninth with the game tied 0-0. He gave up a leadoff single and a go-ahead two-run home run before getting the next three hitters […]

Corey Seager Exits Early With Right Forearm Contusion

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (forearm) exited Tuesday's game against the Angels in the bottom of the sixth inning after being hit by a pitch in the top of the fifth. He had gone 1-for-2 with a single. While it was somewhat encouraging to see him stay in the game initially, fantasy managers will need […]

Justin Verlander Pitches Gem In Pivotal Game Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander rose to the occasion in Monday's 5-1 win over the Mariners. The 40-year-old veteran pitched eight innings, allowing one run on three hits and a walk with eight strikeouts. Verlander is now 12-8 with a 3.32 ERA and 7.95 K/9 rate in 26 starts. He has not been quite […]

Robert Suarez Blows Save, Takes Loss Monday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez blew his third save of the season and fell to 4-3 in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Giants. Suarez came in to pitch the bottom of the seventh inning up by one with two outs and a runner on first, ending the inning with a groundout. He stayed […]

Logan Webb Goes The Distance In Monday's Win

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb was excellent in Monday's 2-1 win over the Padres. Webb pitched a complete game, allowing a single run on nine hits and no walks with seven strikeouts. In a season where starting pitching was so volatile, the 26-year-old has been the definition of consistency. He is now 11-13 […]

Mitch Garver Collects Three Hits, Homers Monday

Texas Rangers catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver had another nice day at the plate in Monday's 5-1 win over the Angels. Serving as DH, Garver went 3-for-3 with two singles, a solo home run, and a walk. The 32-year-old has been great offensively when healthy, slashing .281/.381/.525 with 19 HR and 50 RBI in 324 plate […]

Clay Holmes Earns 22nd Save Of Season Monday

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes picked up his 22nd save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Holmes entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth up by two and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. While his role and performance have fluctuated at times throughout the […]

Brandon Crawford Expects To Play In Season Finale Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) said Monday that he expects to play in Sunday's season finale at Oracle Park, per the San Francisco Chronicle. The 36-year-old veteran is currently on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain but wants to play in what could be the final game of his career. […]

Patrick Sandoval Exits Early Monday With Right Oblique Tightness

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval (oblique) exited Monday's game against the Rangers with right oblique tightness, per the team's Communications Department's Twitter account. Sandoval pitched three innings, allowing no runs on two hits and five walks with two strikeouts. The 26-year-old was not able to build on his 2022 success this season, posting […]

Jon Gray Exits Early Monday With Right-Wrist Tightness

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (wrist) pitched well but exited his start against the Angels in the seventh inning on Monday with right-wrist tightness, per Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Gray completed six innings, allowing one run on five hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with seven strikeouts but exited after […]

MLB Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Season Recap

Welcome back to the final edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I have selected one advanced metric, chosen two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyzed what those values may mean for future performance. Sadly, we have come to the end of another fantasy baseball […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Evan Carter, CJ Abrams, Lance Lynn, Eduardo Rodriguez, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, September 25 - October 1. This week's article will focus on Evan Carter, CJ Abrams, Lance Lynn, Eduardo Rodriguez, Mark Canha, Mark Vientos, Luis Robert Jr., and George Springer. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play […]

Jose Leclerc Slams Door For Third Save Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc picked up his third save of the season in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox. Leclerc came in to pitch the top of the ninth up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Six different relievers have seen save opportunities for the Rangers in September […]