Cole Ragans Fans Nine On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals lefty Cole Ragans had an impressive night on Tuesday when he went seven scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out nine while allowing no runs on three hits and one walk. His club couldn't back him up, though, as they fell to the Pirates 6-3. Ragans now owns a 3.27 ERA,... Read More

Darius Vines Starting Wednesday's Game

Atlanta Braves right-hander Darius Vines will make his Major League debut on Wednesday when he faces Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. The 25-year-old was recently promoted to the big leagues after pitching to a 2.86 ERA with 25 punchouts and 11 walks over 28 1/3 innings at Triple-A. Vines... Read More

Chris Devenski Joins The Rays Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed free agent reliever Chris Devenski to a major-league contract, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The 32-year-old last pitched for the Los Angeles Angels this season, posting a 5.08 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 23.6% strikeout rate across 33 2/3 innings before the club let him go. Devenski gives the... Read More

Ryan Pepiot Confirmed As Wednesday's Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot will get the start for Wednesday's matchup with Brandon Pfaadt and the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The 26-year-old has yet to start a game in the Majors, but over nine innings of work this year, he owns a 2.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and 32.4%... Read More

Kyle Finnegan Records Another Save Tuesday

Washington Nationals right-hander Kyle Finnegan picked up the save Tuesday when his club defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4. He threw one inning, allowing one run on two hits and a walk while striking out one. It's his 25th save of the season and his 10th just in the month of August. Over 58 2/3... Read More

Reds Designate Tony Santillan For Assignment Tuesday

The Cincinnati Reds have designated right-hander Tony Santillan for assignment on Tuesday, as the club needed space on the 40-man roster for the newly promoted Alejo Lopez. The 26-year-old has only pitched 3 1/3 innings this season as he dealt with a back and hamstring issue that sidelined him until July. Santillan owns a career... Read More

Jake Cronenworth Likely To Avoid Surgery

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (wrist) likely won't need surgery to repair a right wrist fracture that he sustained late last week on a hit by pitch. Still, the 29-year-old will be down for a bit, and there's a chance he won't return from the injured list by the end of the season. It's... Read More

Gavin Williams Leaves After An Inning With Knee Soreness

Cleveland Guardians right-handed hurler Gavin Williams (knee) exited his start on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins prematurely after experiencing right knee soreness, according to Joe Noga of Cleveland.com. Before leaving, he completed just one inning of work while allowing no runs or hits and one walk. On the season, Williams owns a 3.46 ERA and... Read More

Joc Pederson Out Of Lineup Again Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson is absent from the lineup for a fourth game in a row Tuesday as his club matches up with lefty Brandon Williamson and the Cincinnati Reds. The Giants have faced four consecutive left-handed starters, which has led to minimal playing time for the lefty-swinging 31-year-old. Over 95 games... Read More

Josh Rojas Sitting Tuesday

Seattle Mariners infielder Josh Rojas is on the bench for Tuesday's game against left-hander Ken Waldichuk and the Oakland Athletics. He sat on Monday as well, which was also against a lefty, so it's clear the 29-year-old is in a platoon role. Since coming to Seattle, Rojas has been on fire, slashing .290/.333/.468 with three... Read More

Tanner Bibee Making Friday's Start

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee is taking the ball on Friday to face Chris Bassitt and the Toronto Blue Jays. The right-hander's had a successful rookie campaign thus far, pitching to a 3.01 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 112 strikeouts and a 9-3 record across 113 2/3 innings. Bibee is a solid middle-of-the-rotation arm... Read More

Mitch Keller Looking To Stay Hot Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller is trying to keep his momentum going on Friday when he faces Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs. Over his last two starts, the 27-year-old has gone 18 innings while allowing three earned runs. It's been an otherwise poor second half for Keller as he owns a 6.98 ERA since... Read More

Alex Kirilloff Doing Baseball Activities

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) has been hitting off the machine and taking part in pregame workouts, according to MLB.com. There's no timetable yet for the 25-year-old's return, but he should begin a rehab assignment soon. Kirilloff hit the injured list late last month after suffering from a right shoulder strain. Before going... Read More

Willi Castro Beginning Rehab Assignment Friday

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A St. Paul, according to MLB.com, and is on route to return in late August or early September. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since earlier this month after suffering a mild left oblique strain. Across 101 contests... Read More

Danny Coulombe Back With The Orioles

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Danny Coulombe was activated from the injured list on Thursday after missing a few weeks of action with left biceps tendinitis. The club optioned lefty Nick Vespi in a corresponding move. That's good news for the Orioles, as the 33-year-old has been dominant, pitching to a 2.77 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with... Read More

Griffin Jax Grabs The Save Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Griffin Jax was used in the ninth inning of the 7-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. He walked and struck out one without allowing a hit or a run to earn his second save of the season. Over 53 1/3 innings, Jax owns a 3.38 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 23.1%... Read More

Brayan Bello Taking On The Astros Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello will make his 22nd start of the season on Thursday when he faces J.P. France and the Houston Astros. The rookie arm is enjoying a solid campaign, as he owns a 3.70 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and a 19.9% strikeout rate with a 9-7 record over 119 1/3 innings.... Read More

Walker Buehler Still In The Arizona Complex League

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) is trying to make his way back from Tommy John surgery and is throwing in the Arizona Complex League, but according to manager Dave Roberts, he hasn't tossed more than one inning. The talented 29-year-old is attempting to return from the injured list in early September as a... Read More

Jose Suarez Still Not Doing Mound Work

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (shoulder) has been playing catch but is still not working off a mound, according to manager Phil Nevin. The 25-year-old hasn't pitched in the big leagues since May 7 due to a left shoulder strain and suffered a setback in his recovery a few weeks ago during a rehab... Read More

Craig Kimbrel Gives Up Three Runs In Wednesday's Loss

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Craig Kimbrel pitched the 10th inning of a 5-5 tie against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. However, it didn't stay tied for long, as the veteran hurler allowed three runs (two earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out one as his club lost 8-6. It was Kimbrel's fourth... Read More

Carlos Hernandez Picks Up Wednesday's Save

Kansas City Royals right-hander Carlos Hernandez came into Wednesday's contest against the Oakland Athletics with one out in the eighth inning and went on to finish the game. He allowed no hits or walks and struck out one to earn the save and help his club win 4-0. Hernandez now has three saves on the... Read More

JoJo Romero Grabs His Third Save Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals lefty JoJo Romero closed out Wednesday's 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, completing the final two innings. He gave up one run on two hits while striking out three and walking none to earn his third save of the season. Over 33 innings this year, Romero has pitched to a 3.55 ERA,... Read More

Bobby Miller's Next Start Pushed Back

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller will not pitch on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Instead, manager Dave Roberts will give him an extra day of rest, and he'll likely pitch on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Miller has been productive during his rookie season,... Read More

Avisail Garcia Dealing With A Hamstring Issue

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) was removed from Tuesday's game prematurely after he tweaked his hamstring. According to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald, the injury is being classified as a left hamstring strain. It's been a tough go for Garcia this season, as he owns a .185/.241/.315 slash line with three home runs,... Read More

Tanner Houck Struggles In Tuesday's Return

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck didn't have his best stuff on Tuesday when he faced the Houston Astros for his first start since June 16. He went five innings, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out just two. Despite the results, fantasy managers in deep formats should be happy... Read More

Adrian Martinez Getting Wednesday's Start

Oakland Athletics right-handed hurler Adrian Martinez will make Wednesday's start against Cole Ragans and the Kansas City Royals, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. It'll be the first start of the season for the 26-year-old who's started 12 games at Triple-A in 2023. Martinez hasn't seen much success during his MLB career and owns a... Read More

David Robertson Closes Out Tuesday's Win

Miami Marlins right-hander David Robertson was tasked with the ninth inning on Tuesday when his club defeated the San Diego Padres 3-0. He allowed no runs on one walk and no hits while striking out one to earn the save. Robertson now has 18 saves on the campaign to go along with a 2.89 ERA,... Read More

Alexis Diaz Earns His 34th Save On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds reliever Alexis Diaz picked up the save on Tuesday when his team beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3. He pitched a clean ninth inning, allowing no baserunners and striking out one to record his 34th save of 2023. Diaz has been one of the best fantasy arms out there this season, as he... Read More

Trevor May Picks Up Tuesday's Save

Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor May recorded his 13th save of the season on Tuesday when his club defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-4. The 33-year-old completed one inning of work, striking out one and allowing no baserunners. May hasn't been the most dominant reliever in 2023, posting a 4.37 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and 18.2% strikeout... Read More

David Bednar Earns Save No. 27 Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever David Bednar recorded his 27th save of the season on Tuesday when he closed out the 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He went one inning, allowed no runs on one hit and struck out one. Bednar is in the midst of another outstanding season, posting a 2.08 ERA, 1.12 WHIP,... Read More