David Bednar Earns Third Save Of Season Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar picked up his third save of the season in Monday's 4-2 win over the Brewers. Bednar came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a flyout, allowed a single, and got the final two outs on another flyout and […]

Jared Jones Earns Win, Quality Start Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones turned in another strong start in Monday's 4-2 win over the Brewers. Jones pitched six innings, allowing one run on four hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with seven strikeouts, one of which was true highlight material. The 22-year-old rookie has been excellent to start the […]

Jakob Marsee Struggling At Double-A

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Jakob Marsee went 0-for-4 on Sunday for Double-A San Antonio, bringing his season batting average down to .138. So far, the reigning Arizona Fall League MVP has failed to carry over the success he had last fall into 2024, with just one home run, four RBI, and nine runs scored […]

Chris Paddack Fans 10 In Monday's Win

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack earned his first win of the season in Monday's 7-0 game against the White Sox. Paddack took advantage of a favorable matchup, pitching seven innings while allowing six hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts. Despite this good start, the 28-year-old's return to the starting rotation has not been […]

Hunter Greene Pitches Seven Innings, Takes Loss Monday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene pitched deep into his start Monday but came away with a loss in Monday's 7-0 game against the Phillies. Greene pitched seven innings, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with six strikeouts. The 24-year-old is now 0-2 with a 4.55 ERA, an 11.71 K/9 rate, and […]

Ranger Suarez Tosses Another Gem Monday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez continued his hot streak in Monday's 7-0 win over the Reds. Suarez pitched seven innings, allowing just two hits and a walk with five strikeouts. The 28-year-old is now 4-0 with a 1.36 ERA, an 8.73 K/9 rate, and a 1.36 BB/9 rate in five starts. He has been […]

Tyler Black Keeps On Hitting At Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman prospect Tyler Black went 2-for-4 with a home run for Triple-A Nashville on Sunday. He also had four RBI, a walk, and a run scored in the contest. The 23-year-old keeps making his case for a promotion to the big league club, now with a .315-2-13-14-2 line on the young season. […]

Merrill Kelly "Most Likely" Headed To The Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that right-hander Merrill Kelly (shoulder) is "most likely" headed to the injured list to make room for the call-up of left-hander Tommy Henry, who will start on Tuesday on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals. Kelly was scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday against the San Francisco […]

Bryan Woo Throws Three Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (elbow) tossed three shutout innings with no hits allowed, no walks and five strikeouts in his first minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday. It was a great first rehab start for Woo, who could be ready to make his 2024 debut in Seattle's starting rotation in early May. […]

Luisangel Acuna Off To A Slow Start At Triple-A

New York Mets shortstop prospect Luisangel Acuna is showing off the speed at Triple-A, but not much power yet. The 22-year-old hit a home run in his first game of the season, however, has not hit one since. Ronald's brother went 2-for-5 with a single, a triple, a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored […]

Jaison Chourio With A Strong Start At Single-A

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Jaison Chourio went 1-for-2 with two walks for Single-A Lynchburg on Sunday after going 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, four RBI, two runs scored, and a walk on Saturday. The younger brother of Jackson Chourio is now slashing .310/.500/.571 over 12 Single-A games this year, with five doubles, two […]

Jason Adam: Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays' reliever Jason Adam is having a pretty good season. He recently pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the New York Yankees, pitching in the closer role in a tied game, allowing his team to win the game in the […]

Robert Gasser Could Return This Week

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Robert Gasser (elbow) could be ready to pitch for Triple-A Nashville as soon as this week after being on the shelf for almost a month in the minors due to a bone spur in his left elbow. The Brewers could really use some help in their big-league starting rotation with DL […]

Bryse Wilson Likely To Move Into Rotation

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Bryse Wilson is likely to move from the bullpen into the team's starting rotation for now with DL Hall (knee), Wade Miley (elbow) and Jakob Junis (head, shoulder) all on the injured list right now. Wilson made a spot start on the last homestand when the Brewers had a hole in their […]

Braxton Garrett Throws Bullpen Session

Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Sunday and is scheduled to throw another one in the next few days. Garrett has yet to make his 2024 debut in the big leagues after being put on the 15-day injured list out of spring training with a left-shoulder impingement. The 26-year-old southpaw […]

Taylor Walls Taking 10-14 Days Off Due To Hip Inflammation

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls (hip) is taking 10 to 14 days off from baseball activities due to hip inflammation. The Rays moved Walls to the 60-day injured list over the weekend while he recovers from surgery on his right hip. There's no clear timetable for his return, with manager Kevin Cash saying on […]

Josh Lowe Looking Good On Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham over the weekend and hit a home run in his second game back on Saturday with a Statcast-projected 106.4 mph, 403-foot shot to right-center field. He finished the game 2-for-3 with a homer and four RBI for the Bulls. The […]

Jackson Holliday Not In Monday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles rookie infielder Jackson Holliday is out of the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Reid Detmers. Holliday has yet to face a left-handed starter since making his MLB debut recently. The Orioles aren't going to put too much on the 20-year-old's plate early on, even if he […]

Jonathan Aranda Should Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda (finger) could be making his way back to the field soon. Recent reports are that Aranda is nearing a rehab assignment, which is positive news in his recovery process. Aranda was placed on the injured list in late March due to a broken right ring finger. The 25-year-old should […]

Taj Bradley Nearing Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley (pectoral) appears to be making solid progress in his recovery process. The right-hander is reportedly scheduled to head to Triple-A soon to begin a rehab assignment. Bradley has been sidelined since late March due to a pectoral strain. The organization's original timetable was that Bradley would miss at […]

Manny Machado Placed On Paternity List

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has been placed on the paternity list on Monday. The superstar infielder will be away from the team for one to three days due to personal matters. In a corresponding move, infielder Matthew Batten has been recalled from Triple-A El Paso. Batten will take over the active spot […]

Paul Sewald To Begin Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Tuesday. The right-hander continues to work his way back from a Grade 2 left oblique strain that has sidelined him since the beginning of the season. The 33-year-old has been able to throw bullpen sessions without any […]

Kyle Manzardo - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Kyle Manzard, 1B, Cleveland Guardians ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #4 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: With three home runs in his last two games, Kyle Manzardo is now up to four in 18 games with a .308/.400/.585 slash line and nearly as many walks (12) as strikeouts (14). Two home runs for Kyle Manzardo […]

Zack Gelof Hits Go-Ahead Homer

Oakland Athletics infielder Zack Gelof came up clutch for the team during Monday's game against the New York Yankees. The young infielder broke a scoreless tie with a go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth inning. This was the first time that Gelof had recorded an RBI since April 10. The A's recently dropped Gelof […]

Carlos Rodon Allows One Hit In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon was tough to hit during Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The left-hander threw seven scoreless innings while allowing only one hit in what ended up being a no-decision. Sadly for Rodon, the Yankees offense didn't do much during this game. The Yankees ended up giving up two […]

Orelvis Martinez - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Orelvis Martinez, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #9 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Toronto prospect Orelvis Martinez is a player you probably should be stashing right now. Martinez is one you can definitely consider to be on a fast track to the majors with how he's started the season. Orelvis Martinez […]

Coby Mayo - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Coby Mayo, 3B, Baltimore Orioles ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #3 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: "Where the bleep is Coby Mayo?" I'm sure many of you have said or thought some variation of that phrase. Mayo continues raking in Triple-A, but unfortunately, the logjam of talented players in Baltimore's infield still exists. In fact, […]

Quinn Priester Making Another Start Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Quinn Priester will get another start on Wednesday to face the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Priester will get another shot at it for Pittsburgh despite allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits (three home runs) with one walk in 4 1/3 innings in his season debut last Friday against the Boston Red […]

Ricky Tiedemann Meeting With Doctors This Week

Toronto Blue Jays top pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow), who is currently on the injured list at Triple-A Buffalo, is seeing team doctors in Toronto this week. Per the Blue Jays, Tiedemann's next steps will be determined from there. It's usually not a good thing when pitchers are meeting with doctors, but we won't know […]

Week 5 Risers and Fallers: Ep. 145 of The Operating Room

Fangraphs' Paul Sporer (@sporer) joins Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) to discuss risers and fallers in fantasy baseball before Week 5 of the season. Kev and Paul also cover obfuscated closer situations around the league and their preferred pecking order of particular bullpens. https://www.patreon.com/RotoSurgeon Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel SiriusXM 87) every […]