Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (May 13 - May 19)

Another week and Shota Imanaga, Ranger Suarez, and Seth Lugo are all still going strong. Marcell Ozuna collected two more RBI Sunday to bring his league-leading total to 40. However, it didn't matter as Brandon Nimmo hit a 2-run home run in his only at-bat of the game in the bottom of the ninth to […]

Alex Lange Falls Apart In Rough Appearance

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange got destroyed on Sunday, allowing four runs in just ⅔ IP in a 9-3 loss to the Houston Astros. Lange allowed five hits and two walks while failing to record a strikeout. The 28-year-old had been pitching well recently and seemed to be making a case to be re-inserted […]

Ryan Helsley Makes Easy Work Of Brewers

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley cruised to his 12th save on Sunday, slamming the door on the Milwaukee Brewers in a 4-3 win. Helsley pitched a perfect ninth inning, striking out a pair in the process. The fireballer has been one of the best closers in baseball this season, converting 12 of his 13 […]

Kenley Jansen Earns Seventh Save On Sunday

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen tossed a clean ninth inning to pick up the save in a 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals. Jansen allowed just a hit in his inning of work, with no walks or strikeouts to account for. The veteran closer pitched on a third consecutive day for the first time […]

James McArthur Records Ninth Save

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher James McArthur was called upon to hold a three-run lead versus the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. The right-hander allowed a solo blast to cut the lead down to two runs. McArthur would retire the next three batters he faced to earn his ninth save of the season. The 27-year-old […]

Jalen Beeks Earns Another Save

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jalen Beeks was called upon to hold a two-run lead versus the Texas Rangers on Sunday. He was able to earn his second save in four days with a scoreless inning during Sunday's victory. It's uncertain what the Rockies are doing with the closer situation right now. It seems that Beeks […]

Alex Lange - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Tigers started out the season with some bullpen question marks but Jason Foley looked like he was taking the reins and securing the closer's role all to himself. But then, things changed. Foley pitched a seventh inning this week, the first time all season […]

Pete Fairbanks Tosses Perfect Inning In Return

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks was activated on Saturday from the 15-day injured list and tossed a scoreless frame in his return. Fairbanks entered the game in the ninth inning with a 7-2 lead and proceeded to retire three consecutive batters with one strikeout. This is an excellent sign for his fantasy value […]

RotoBaller's Week 8 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of waiver wire pickups. Each week, I will go through several options at every position to determine which players fantasy managers should be looking to add. Most of these players listed below are either tearing it up at the plate or have pitched […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 8 (May 13 - May 19)

Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 8 -- May 13 through May 19 -- and will point out free agents […]

Matthew Liberatore Will Start On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore will start Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Liberatore is primarily used as a reliever, but he has started one other game this season. He went 3 2/3 innings in that outing against the Chicago White Sox, giving up one run on three […]

Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Week 8

It's still far in the distance but we're starting to see a glimmer of the trade deadline way off in the horizon. Shout-out to the Marlins and Padres making a deal this week to remind us of the wild time that awaits us at the end of July. As always, closers and other high-leverage relievers […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

Welcome back to another edition of "Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball." This week's article highlights five injured players worth stashing in your leagues for Week 7. If you're new to the series, be sure to check out previous articles for even more options, many of which are still rostered in less than […]

John Brebbia Notches First Save Of The Season

Chicago White Sox right-hander John Brebbia tossed a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. He needed just 14 pitches to retire all three batters he faced en route to his first save of the year. It was Brebbia's first save since 2018. Michael Kopech is Chicago's primary […]

Jordan Romano Preserves Blue Jays Win Over Twins

Despite allowing a two-out double to Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler, Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his sixth save of the season in Saturday's 10-8 win at Rodgers Centre. Romano avoided allowing an earned run for the first time in three appearances in May, lowering his ERA to 4.15. An encouraging stat for fantasy […]

Kenley Jansen Picks Up Save In Red Sox Victory Over Nationals

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen retired all three batters he faced on Saturday as he picked up his sixth save of the year in a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals at Fenway Park. Jansen fanned two of the three batters who came to the plate, with 12 of his 16 pitches finding the strike zone. […]

Craig Kimbrel Removed From Closer Role For Now

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has been removed from his normal role as Orioles closer. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Saturday that he talked with the 35-year-old Friday afternoon about the change in plans. Hyde said he intends to take it day-by-day and that he's not sure when Kimbrel will return back to […]

Edwin Diaz Will Be Used In Three Straight Games At Times

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz will be used in three consecutive games at a time throughout the summer. As per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Edwin Diaz will pitch in three consecutive games, much to Diaz's enjoyment. The star closer emphasized that daily usage helps him "feel ready without much warm-up time at all." It […]

Rays Reinstate Pete Fairbanks From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (arm) from the 15-day injured list on Saturday and optioned right-hander Edwin Uceta to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Fairbanks is ready to return to the big-league bullpen in Tampa after appearing in two minor-league rehab games for Durham. The 30-year-old has been dealing with […]

Michael Kopech - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Michael Kopech may be the only truly defined closer on your waiver wire. The starter-turned-reliever has tallied two saves in the past two games by throwing two ⅓ shutout innings. On the season, he has a 3.66 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with […]

Trevor Megill - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With All-Star closer Devin Williams (back) on the 60-day injured list, the Brewers have split ninth-inning duties among three relievers: Trevor Megill, Abner Uribe, and Joel Payamps. Currently, Payamps has the most out of the group with four saves, and Uribe and Megill […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Trea Turner, Wyatt Langford, Evan Phillips, Willson Contreras and more...

Over the past week, a few major prospects have been called up to the big leagues such as Paul Skenes. Prospects also sometimes end up being sent down just as quickly as they get called up. Tyler Black was called up but sent back down when the Brewers activated Christian Yelich. When it comes to […]

Yennier Cano - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Baltimore Orioles primary closer Craig Kimbrel has dealt with back soreness earlier in April and has not looked sharp since his return. Kimbrel holds a 13.50 ERA and 3.00 WHIP and was pulled from two consecutive save situations over his past three […]

Daniel Hudson - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson is now in line to see ninth-inning opportunities, with Evan Phillips (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list. Hudson secured his second save of the season on Wednesday, May 8, when he pitched a clean inning and […]

Josh Hader Records Fifth Save On Friday

Houston Astros reliever Josh Hader retired three of the four batters he faced on the way to his fifth save of the season in Friday's 5-2 win against the Detroit Tigers. Hader allowed one walk while striking out two as 10 of his 17 pitches went for strikes. Friday marked the fifth time in his […]

Brooks Raley "Not Close" To Throwing

New York Mets left-hander Brooks Raley (elbow) is "not close" to throwing, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Raley is going to see another doctor this week in hopes that he can be cleared to throw. It's obviously bad news for a pitcher that was originally placed on the 15-day injured list on April 21, especially […]

Zebby Matthews Shines In Double-A Debut

Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect Zebby Matthews made his Double-A debut on Thursday and tossed 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball (zero earned runs). He allowed just three hits and matched a season-high of nine strikeouts. After posting a dominant 1.59 ERA and 0.75 WHIP through 22 2/3 innings at High-A to open the season, […]

Evan Phillips Plays Catch Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Evan Phillips (hamstring) played catch on Friday and continues to progress from his Grade 1 right-hamstring strain. Phillips has been on the 15-day injured list for only five days and should be ready to return when he's eligible on May 19 since he's not dealing with any kind of injury […]

Pete Fairbanks Likely To Return This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that right-hander Pete Fairbanks (arm) is back from his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham and is likely to be activated from the injured list this weekend. Fairbanks pitched a scoreless inning with Durham on Thursday and has apparently recovered from a nerve issue in his right arm. […]

Keynan Middleton To Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Keynan Middleton (forearm) threw off a mound again on Friday at Busch Stadium and will start a minor-league rehab assignment next week, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Middleton will report to either Double-A Springfield or Triple-A Memphis. The 30-year-old reliever is getting close to being able to make his 2024 debut […]