Logan Webb Solid in Start on Thursday, but Hard Contact Continues to be a Problem

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb (2-3) has been a bit of a letdown thus far in 2026 with a 4.30 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and only 38 strikeouts in 44 innings pitched. However, his outing on Thursday was good, as he threw seven innings, allowed one earned run, and struck out six. Additionally, he generated […]

Randy Arozarena Heating Up at the Plate, Showing Signs of Power and Speed

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena is having a good stretch at the plate over the past seven days, hitting .286 with three doubles and a stolen base. On the season, he now finds himself slashing .289/.381/.439 with seven stolen bases, 11 RBI, two home runs, nine doubles, and 22 runs scored. While the homerun production […]

Chase Burns on a Roll of Late With 17 Strikeouts in Last Two Starts

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns is starting to break out in 2026 after flashing signs in 2025. So far this season, Burns is (3-1) with a 2.65 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts in 34 innings pitched. His fastball velocity remains elite (98.1 mph average), and his control remains in check (8.8 percent walk rate), […]

Edward Cabrera Showing Consistency With the Cubs in 2026

Chicago Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera has been fantastic with his new team in 2026, as he is (3-0) with a 3.06 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 29 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings pitched. While the strikeout numbers are down for him compared to his career mark (25.5 percent strikeout rate), the whiff (27.5 percent) and chase […]

Bo Bichette Continues to Struggle

New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette's struggles at the plate have continued, as he is slashing .190/.280/.333 over the past seven days. On the season, his slash line is .230/.272/.317 with two home runs, 14 RBI, and 15 runs scored to go with one stolen base. Bichette is a proven player in the league, […]

Gregory Soto Continues to be Part of a Closer-by-Committee Approach

Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever Gregory Soto (2-0) has been excellent so far in 2026, making 14 appearances on the season with a 1.98 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with 20 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings pitched. Under the hood, he has also been dominant (1.86 xERA and .137 xBA). Currently, he is splitting closing duties with […]

Spencer Arrighetti Dominates the Yankees Sunday, Must-Add Moving Forward

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti dominated the Yankees on Sunday, going seven innings, allowing three hits, one earned run, one walk, and punching out eight batters. On the season, Arighetti (3-0) now owns a 2.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 21 strikeouts in 18 innings pitched. Next up for him is a road battle in […]

Joey Cantillo Remains a Strong Streamer Option For the Guardians Moving Forward

Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitcher Joey Cantillo has been rock solid in 2026, posting a 3.26 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 27.2 percent strikeout rate. Under the hood, he has been solid as well, with a 3.85 xERA and .226 xBA. The Guardians also know how to develop pitchers, and, pitching for an organization that typically […]

Alex Vesia a Top Closer Handcuff to Stash?

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia will have the chance to pick up some save opportunities for the Dodgers with Edwin Diaz (elbow) expected to miss around three months after he had surgery on his right elbow to remove loose bodies. Tanner Scott and Blake Treinen are also among the Dodgers relievers with a chance […]

Kyle Harrison a Must-Add off Waiver Wire After Dominant Start

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison put together arguably the best start of his MLB career on Sunday, going six innings, allowing only one hit, no earned runs, one walk, and punching out 12 batters. Harrison had 23 whiffs, 13 of which came on his four-seamer and fired in 71 percent of his pitches for strikes. […]

Paul Sewald Stumbles in Non-Save Situation, Will Look to Bounce Back Next Time Out

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald stumbled a bit on Thursday in a non-save situation against the Chicago White Sox, where he allowed three earned runs on one hit and two walks. It was Andrew Benintendi who did the damage, taking him 410 feet to right-center to give the White Sox the lead and tag Sewald […]

Seranthony Dominguez Continues Scoreless Streak, Tallies Fifth Save

Chicago White Sox closer Seranthony Dominguez had a much-needed clean ninth inning in Thursday's 4-1 White Sox victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He pitched a clean frame, striking out two batters and not allowing a base runner, while only throwing 12 pitches (eight for strikes). Dominguez has now converted on his last two save opportunities […]

Devin Williams Struggles Again on Thursday, Allows Three Hits and a Run

New York Mets closer Devin Williams struggled again on Thursday against the Twins, pitching the top of the ninth and going two-thirds of an inning while allowing three hits, one earned run, and striking out two to earn the win, albeit not pitching all that well. Williams, on the season, now owns a 10.29 ERA […]

Mickey Moniak Launches Two Long Balls, Entering Must-Start Territory

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak had a fantastic day at the plate on Thursday in the Rockies' 10-8 loss to the San Diego Padres. Moniak went 4-for-5 with three runs scored, two RBI, and two home runs. Moniak is now slashing .324/.347/.740 on the season with eight home runs, 15 RBI, 14 runs scored, and […]

Payton Tolle Strikes Out 11 in Season Debut, a Must-Add off the Waiver Wire

Boston Red Sox 23-year-old second-round pick in 2024 out of TCU, Payton Tolle, was fantastic in his 2026 MLB debut against the division-rival New York Yankees. Tolle toed the rubber in the third game of the series in Fenway, and showed the world why he is the No. 1-ranked prospect in the Red Sox's organization […]

Jeff Hoffman Seeing Fantasy Value Fall Amid Rough Stretch

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman has struggled mightily thus far during the 2026 season, pitching to the tune of a 7.71 ERA and 2.04 WHIP through 9 1/3 innings pitched. Additionally, he has blown three of his five save opportunities so far this season. Blue Jays' manager, John Schneider, stated on Saturday after Hoffman […]

Edwin Diaz Implodes in Brief Outing, Velocity Remains Serious Concern

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Diaz continues to struggle thus far in 2026, following an outing on Sunday where he allowed three earned runs on three hits and walked one without recording a single out against the Colorado Rockies. His velocity remains down compared to last season (95.7 mph compared to 97.2 mph in 2025). […]

Garrett Crochet Continues to Stumble, Should Managers be Concerned?

Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet followed up his awful outing on April 13 against the Twins, where he didn't even make it out of the second inning and allowed 10 earned runs, with his second start of the week on Sunday against the Tigers, where he once again struggled mightily. In this outing, he […]

Louis Varland Emerging as Elite Closer Handcuff in Toronto?

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland has been fantastic so far in the 2026 season, with a 0.00 ERA, 16 strikeouts, and 1.00 WHIP in 11 innings pitched. The Minnesota native, Varland, is currently being deployed as the team's high-leverage setup reliever, and with Jeff Hoffman already blowing three saves in five opportunities, Varland may […]

Twins Call Up Kendry Rojas to Make his MLB Debut

The Minnesota Twins, who just got swept at home over the weekend against the Cincinnati Reds, are calling up their No. 10-ranked prospect, Kendry Rojas, from Triple-A. Recent reports have suggested that the Twins have been using Rojas in a hybrid role, as both a reliever and a starting pitcher, as evidenced by his two […]

Everson Pereira Extends Power Surge on Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Everson Pereira blasted his third home run of the season on Thursday in the White Sox's 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. He finished the game going 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a run scored as part of his home run. Pereira has not gotten a ton of […]

Seranthony Dominguez Falling Out of Closer Job?

Chicago White Sox closer Seranthony Dominguez took the loss on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays and got tagged with his second blown save of the season. Domínguez has now converted three of his five save opportunities. In Thursday's outing, Domínguez entered the contest with a 3-2 lead, allowing three earned runs on two hits […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Snaps Lengthy Skid with Home Run, Cause for Optimism?

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino crushed his first home run of the season on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. It came in his fifth at-bat of the contest off Connor Seabold and had an exit velocity of 108.0 mph and traveled 412 feet. It was his first hit of the game and first […]

Mason Miller Strikes Out the Side to Earn Sixth Save

San Diego Padres right-hander Mason Miller struck out the side Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners to earn his league-leading sixth save of the season. Miller has been nothing short of dominant thus far in 2026, converting on all six of his save opportunities, having not allowed a run, and striking out batters at a […]

Bryan Baker Tallies Fourth Save, Emerging as Closer to Roster in Tampa Bay?

Tampa Bay Rays' right-hander Bryan Baker picked up his fourth save of the season on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, allowing no hits, one walk, and one inning pitched. The four saves for Baker are a career high, and through eight appearances on the season, he owns a solid 3.68 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and […]

Steven Matz With a Nice Matchup in Week 4, Worth a Stream to Ride the Hot Streak

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Steven Matz (3-0) has been excellent in his first three starts to the 2026 season with a 3.94 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched. Additionally, in Week 4, Matz gets a juicy matchup on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, who rank in the bottom three in […]

Spencer Arrighetti Emerging as a Sneaky Waiver-Wire Stash Candidate

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti should be getting called up to the big league club any day now, as Hunter Brown (shoulder) and Cristian Javier (shoulder) both have landed on the 15-day IL, and Tatsuya Imai is dealing with right arm fatigue and is considered day to day. The Houston rotation is beginning to look […]

Ryan Weathers Dominates in Week 3, Waiver-Wire Upside Worth Investing

New York Yankees offseason acquisition Ryan Weathers (0-1) has gotten off to a good start in the 2026 season. Through three starts (16 innings pitched), he owns a 2.81 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 18 strikeouts. Weathers, who was a former seventh overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, has been moved around to multiple different […]

Max Muncy Starting to Heat Up, Should be Added in All Formats if Available

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has gotten off to a decent start to the season, slashing .245/.339/.490 with four home runs, 11 runs, and four RBI. However, three of those four home runs, five of the 11 runs, and three of the four RBI came in his outing on April 10 against the […]

Clayton Beeter Picks up His Second Save of the Season on Saturday

Washington Nationals right-handed reliever, Clayton Beeter, picked up his second save of the season on Saturday in the Nationals' 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Beeter worked the ninth inning up 3-0, and allowed an earned run on one hit, two walks, and two strikeouts. He needed 24 pitches to get through the ninth inning, […]