Julio Rodriguez Homers for Third Straight Day

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went yard for the third consecutive game on Sunday in an 8-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. Rodriguez blasted a solo home run off right-hander Jack Flaherty in the third inning, but that was hardly his lone contribution. He also chipped in an RBI double, drew two walks, stole a […]

Riley Greene Smacks 24th Home Run in Loss

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene went deep for the second game in a row in an 8-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Greene connected on a solo home run off left-hander Gabe Speier to give the Tigers a 4-3 advantage in the bottom of the seventh. Detroit's bullpen squandered the lead, but it […]

Tanner Scott Blows Save on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Tanner Scott recorded his major league-worst seventh blown save in a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Leading 2-0, the Dodgers called on Scott to put away the Giants in the bottom of the ninth inning. The left-hander retired Willy Adames to lead off the frame, but Matt […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Goes Deep Again on Sunday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela continued his July power surge in a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Rafaela finished 1-for-3 with a two-run shot off Rays starter Ryan Pepiot, giving him five dingers in 11 games this month. The 24-year-old has gone 16-for-41 (.390) with six doubles, 15 RBI, and […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Blake Perkins Reinstated, Optioned to Minors

The Milwaukee Brewers have reinstated outfielder Blake Perkins (shin/groin) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Nashville, per a team announcement. The Brewers made room for him on their 40-man roster by designating outfielder Drew Avans for assignment. Perkins has yet to play in the majors this year as a result of […]

Aroldis Chapman Handles Rays for 17th Save

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman put an exclamation point on a great first half of the season in a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Chapman struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning to slam the door on Tampa Bay and record his 17th save of 2025. Now an […]

Sean Manaea Fans Seven, Takes Loss in Season Debut

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea (0-1) made his season debut and took the loss in a 3-2 decision against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The Mets activated Manaea on Sunday after he sat out the first three-plus months of the season with oblique and elbow injuries. Despite the outcome, Manaea pitched well in […]

Carlos Estevez Blows Save, Earns the Win

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Carlos Estevez blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning for his fifth blown save of the season on Sunday, but ended up picking up his fourth win thanks to a walk-off single by Nick Loftin in the bottom of the inning. He allowed a double and a triple to […]

Jace LaViolette Selected 27th Overall by Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have selected outfielder Jace LaViolette out of Texas A&M with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. LaViolette has as much raw power as any hitter in the class, and he adds a ton of thump to a Cleveland organizaton that has a need for some pop. He has the […]

Eury Perez Throws Seven Shutout Innings

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez was dominant on Sunday in an 11-1 win against the Orioles, striking out six over seven scoreless frames. He allowed three hits and didn't walk a single batter. The youngster had a rocky first four starts in his return to the mound for the first time since 2023, but […]

Cristopher Sanchez Tosses Quality Start, Earns the Win

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez allowed one run on six hits and three walks with six strikeouts in 7 ⅓ innings in a 2-1 victory against the Padres. This was his eighth win of the season, bringing his record to 8-2. The 28-year-old has been one of the most reliable pitchers in baseball, as […]

Phillies Select Gage Wood With 26th Pick

The Philadelphia Phillies have selected right-handed pitcher Gage Wood with the 26th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Wood most notably threw a masterclass in the College World Series, with a 19-strikeout no-hitter. He has the ability to simply overpower hitters with his upper-90s fastball thrown from a lower arm slot with a ton […]

Matt Strahm Records Sixth Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm recorded his sixth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Padres on Sunday. He allowed two walks, but didn't give up any hits and ultimately left the inning unscathed. Orion Kerkering came in for Cristopher Sanchez in the eighth inning, getting the last two outs of […]

Jacob Misiorowski Could Earn Contract Extension

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is drawing interest from his club to negotiate a contract extension, reports Francys Romero. The Brewers reportedly made an offer earlier in the season, but they are still far apart from what Misiorowski is looking for. It's no surprise that Milwaukee is looking to extend the youngster, as he's […]