Tommy Kahnle Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Has a player who's usually been hitting in the middle of a lineup suddenly batting eighth or ninth for an extended period? The fantasy implications will be covered here. The same goes for injuries and […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27

We did it, folks! We've (pretty much) made it to the end of the 2023 regular season. Only a few head-to-head fantasy leagues still had meaningful matchups this week, and everyone in rotisserie leagues is seeing things wrap up as well. For those leagues still playing though, one save, one K, or one relief win […]

Trevor May Keeps Rolling Thursday

Oakland Athletics closer Trevor May picked up his 21st save of the season in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. May didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one in his inning of work. The veteran reliever is on a very nice run since June, picking up all 21 of his saves while allowing […]

Bryan Shaw Earns Another Save

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Bryan Shaw tossed a perfect ninth inning on Thursday to pick up his fourth save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shaw struck out one. He now has a 4.43 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 40 strikeouts in 42 ⅔ IP. The White Sox appear […]

David Bednar Notches 38th Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar picked up the save on Thursday, finishing off a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Bednar allowed just a walk and struck out two in his inning of work. The 28-year-old has been excellent for the Pirates this season, pitching to a 2.04 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 78 strikeouts […]

Tyler Wells Picks Up Crucial Save

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Tyler Wells picked up his first save of the season on Thursday, finishing off a 2-0 shutout victory over the Boston Red Sox. Wells pitched a perfect frame without striking out a batter. The 29-year-old had been used as a starter through July, but was shut down after innings concerns arose […]

Raisel Iglesias Slams Door On Cubs

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias converted his 32nd save of the season on Thursday, closing out a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Iglesias pitched a perfect inning, striking out one in the process. After a rough patch in early September where he allowed six runs (three earned) in five IP and blew two saves, […]

Tanner Scott Back From Paternity List

Miami Marlins left-handed reliever Tanner Scott was reinstated from the paternity list in time for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. The Marlins optioned left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus to the minors in a corresponding move. Scott only ended up missing the team's doubleheader on Wednesday and will now be back for potential save chances […]

Chris Martin Placed On Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Chris Martin (illness) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a viral infection and recalled pitcher Nick Robertson from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Martin will not be available to finish out the rest of the 2023 regular season this weekend for Boston. The 37-year-old veteran closes […]

Bryce Jarvis Serving As Opener For Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Bryce Jarvis is serving as the opener for the series finale in Chicago against the White Sox on Thursday. It will be Jarvis' first "start" of his career after making nine relief appearances in his first major-league season in 2023. In those nine appearances, the 25-year-old has been solid for the […]

Ryan Yarbrough Starting On Thursday Versus Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Ryan Yarbrough will make the start on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. It will be Yarbrough's second start for the Dodgers and ninth total in 2023. In 24 appearances (eight starts) for the Dodgers and Kansas City Royals this year, the 31-year-old southpaw has gone 8-6 with a […]

Adbert Alzolay Throws Live Batting Practice

Chicago Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay (forearm) threw 20 pitches in a live batting practice session to Jeimer Candelario on Wednesday. Alzolay was placed on the injured list in the middle of September with a right-forearm strain, but he's making good progress and could return to the Cubs bullpen before the end of the 2023 regular […]

Jonathan Bowlan Making MLB Debut Wednesday Versus Tigers

Kansas City Royals pitcher Jonathan Bowlan is set to make his big-league debut Wednesday night against the division-rival Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit. The right-hander has largely worked as a starter between Double-A and Triple-A this season, tossing a 7.20 ERA across 10 appearances (nine starts) at Double-A before working to a 5.24 […]

Dane Dunning Looking To Inch Rangers Closer To Postseason Wednesday

Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning will aim to get his team a step closer to playoff baseball when he gets the ball Wednesday on the road against the Los Angeles Angels. Dunning enters Wednesday's contest sporting a healthy 3.88 ERA across 24 starts and 33 appearances but it hasn't exactly been a smooth ride. His […]

Luis Patino Making The Start Wednesday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Luis Patino is making the start on Wednesday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Patino will be making his first start in the big leagues and 23rd total in his major-league career. In seven relief appearances for the White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays this year, he's allowed nine runs (eight earned) […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Luis Robert Jr., Corey Seager, Carlos Correa, Ryan Mountcastle, Patrick Sandoval

The MLB regular season is set to wrap up in less than a week, so it's time for a final look at the injury headlines ahead of postseason action. There are still some key players to monitor as the fantasy baseball season concludes. Let's take a look at the top injured players including Luis Robert […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Dynasty Baseball (Week 27)? James Triantos, Jonathan Ornelas, Mason Montgomery, more!

After focusing on playoff teams in A-ball in last week's edition, this week we're focused on the upper minors and a host of players who are playing in the playoffs for upper minors (Double-A and Triple-A) teams. Triple-A only has two leagues, so we are taking players from three of the four guaranteed teams and […]

Tanner Scott Goes On Paternity List

The Miami Marlins placed relief pitcher Tanner Scott on the paternity list on Tuesday and reinstated right-hander Huascar Brazoban (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. It's a tough break for the Marlins as they compete for the final wild-card spot in the National League in the final week of the regular […]

Ryan Helsley Earns 13th Save Of Season Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley picked up his 13th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Brewers. Helsley entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by three and struck out the side to shut the door. While the 29-year-old did miss a portion of the season with […]

Craig Kimbrel Charged With Blown Save Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel blew his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Pirates. Kimbrel came in to pitch the eighth inning up by one. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a game-tying home run, and got the final two outs on groundouts. The veteran […]

Jordan Romano Takes Another Loss Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano fell to 5-7 and took his second consecutive loss in Tuesday's 2-0 game against the Yankees. Romano came in to pitch the top of the ninth with the game tied 0-0. He gave up a leadoff single and a go-ahead two-run home run before getting the next three hitters […]

Patrick Sandoval Placed On The Injured List

Los Angeles Angels southpaw Patrick Sandoval (oblique) hit the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, according to Angels PR. In a corresponding move, the club recalled lefty Kolten Ingram to join the bullpen. With less than a week to go in the regular season, the 26-year-old Sandoval won't pitch until 2024, as the Angels are set […]

Felix Bautista Throws Sim Game Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (elbow) threw a 25-pitch simulated game on Tuesday at Camden Yards. It was the first time that Bautista has faced hitters since being diagnosed with a partially torn UCL in his right elbow last month. The Orioles haven't said what's next for the hard-throwing 28-year-old, but he could have a […]

Caleb Ferguson Serving As Game 1 Opener Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Caleb Ferguson is serving as the team's opener on Tuesday for the first game of their doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. After Ferguson goes a few innings, right-hander Ryan Pepiot is expected to enter as the bulk reliever. The 27-year-old Ferguson isn't a recommended fantasy streamer, as it […]

Andrew Heaney Has Scoreless Relief Outing Monday

In the team's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night, Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief, not allowing a single hit and also not walking or striking out a batter. Heaney has shifted to more of a long-relief role for the Rangers in the final month […]

Cody Bradford To Serve As Opener Tuesday

Texas Rangers rookie left-hander Cody Bradford is set to serve as the team's opener on Tuesday on the road against the Los Angeles Angels. Bradford will be making his 19th appearance of his first MLB season on Tuesday, but just his eighth start. He was an opener his last time out, too, going three innings […]

Robert Suarez Blows Save, Takes Loss Monday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez blew his third save of the season and fell to 4-3 in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Giants. Suarez came in to pitch the bottom of the seventh inning up by one with two outs and a runner on first, ending the inning with a groundout. He stayed […]

Clay Holmes Earns 22nd Save Of Season Monday

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes picked up his 22nd save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Holmes entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth up by two and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. While his role and performance have fluctuated at times throughout the […]

Sean Hjelle Recalled As Luke Jackson Lands On Paternity List

The San Francisco Giants recalled right-hander Sean Hjelle on Monday to take the roster spot of right-hander Luke Jackson, who was placed on the paternity list. Hjelle will bolster the bullpen for the Giants while Jackson is away from the team. Hjelle has made 13 appearances in 2023, posting a 2-1 record and an 8.10 […]

Randy Vasquez Allows Two Runs In Relief

New York Yankees rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez came on in relief on Sunday in the 7-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and surrendered two earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out two in 2 1/3 innings after replacing starter Carlos Rodon. For the final week of the regular season, Vasquez is […]