Pete Fairbanks Records 14th Save Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Pete Fairbanks earned his 14th save of the season when he closed out the 5-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday. The 29-year-old came into the contest with two outs in the ninth and struck out the only batter he faced. Fairbanks now owns a 1.80 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 19

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 19 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

Jhoan Duran Manages 18th Save Tuesday

It wasn't clean, but Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran was able to secure his 18th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals. Duran entered to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a groundout, allowed a solo home run, and got the final two outs […]

David Bednar Notches 22nd Save Of Season Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar picked up his 22nd save of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Tigers. The 28-year-old came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. While the Pirates have fallen considerably in performance, Bednar should still remain […]

Seranthony Dominguez Picks Up First Save Of Season Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez earned his first save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins. Dominguez came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. Closer Craig Kimbrel had pitched in each of […]

David Robertson Blows First Save As A Marlin Tuesday

Miami Marlins closer David Robertson blew his first save as a Marlin and fourth of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Phillies. Robertson came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a game-tying double, and […]

Keynan Middleton Traded To Yankees Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox completed a trade to send relief pitcher Keynan Middleton to the New York Yankees for Minor League starter Juan Carela minutes before the trade deadline Tuesday. Middleton should provide bullpen depth for the Yankees and had compiled a 3.96 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 30.1% strikeout rate in 39 appearances for the […]

Yankees Get Spencer Howard From Rangers

The Texas Rangers shipped right-hander Spencer Howard to the New York Yankees on Tuesday for cash consideration, according to MLB.com. The former prospect has never figured it out in the big leagues, sporting a career ERA of 7.20 over 115 innings. Across 3 1/3 frames this season, Howard has allowed four earned runs and three […]

Jose Suarez Still Not Cleared To Throw

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez (shoulder) still has not been cleared to start throwing again, according to MLB.com. The 25-year-old hasn't appeared in Major League action since May 7 after experiencing left shoulder discomfort. Suarez began a rehab assignment on July 18 but felt more discomfort before coming out of the game, and the […]

Dominic Leone Traded To The Angels Tuesday

The New York Mets traded right-hander Dominic Leone to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. In exchange, the Mets received infield prospect Jeremiah Jackson, who becomes the Met's top 22nd prospect, as per MLB Pipeline. Leone comes to LA sporting a 4.40 ERA and 1,24 WHIP with 33 punchouts, two holds, and […]

Dodgers Receive Ryan Yarbrough From Royals

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Kansas City Royals struck a deadline deal on Tuesday. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Dodgers are getting lefty Ryan Yarbrough, while the Royals will receive infield prospect Derlin Figueroa. Yarbrough's best years came in a Tampa Bay uniform, as he posted a 4.02 ERA across 66 games combined […]

Ryan Weathers Headed To Miami

The Miami Marlins acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the San Diego Padres prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, according to the team. In return, the Padres are receiving first baseman Garrett Cooper, right-hander Sean Reynolds, and cash. The 23-year-old has struggled mightily this year, posting a 6.25 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and 14.8% strikeout rate over 12 […]

Padres Land Garrett Cooper, Sean Reynolds From Fish

The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper and right-hander Sean Reynolds from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for left-hander Ryan Weathers. Cooper will give the Padres an upgrade at the designated hitter spot, and he can also spell left-handed-hitting Jake Cronenworth at first base against tough left-handed pitchers. The 32-year-old could […]

Padres Land Scott Barlow

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow is being traded to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The right-handed reliever will be moved in exchange for pitchers Jesus Rio and Henry Williams. The Padres appear to be hanging onto Josh Hader, which isn't going to help Barlow's value going forward. Barlow is basically going to […]

Brewers Acquire Andrew Chafin From Diamondbacks

The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, according to a source. It's unclear what the Brewers are sending the D-backs in return. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw picked up a career-high eight saves in 43 appearances out of Arizona's bullpen this year, but he wasn't needed after the […]

Mariners Acquire Eduard Bazardo From Orioles

The Seattle Mariners have acquired right-handed pitcher Eduard Bazardo from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Logan Rinehart, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Bazardo, 27, is a former Red Sox prospect who was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Sunday. He accrued a 15.43 ERA through three big-league relief appearances this season, […]

Mets Expected To Trade Brooks Raley

The New York Mets are expected to trade reliever Brooks Raley. According to 670 The Score's Bruce Levine, the Mets have made Raley available and it "looks like [they] will make this move." He has made 46 appearances this season, racking up an impressive 2.37 ERA, 10.18 K/9, and 7.1 HR/FB%. Levine mentions the Cubs […]

Phillies Acquire Michael Lorenzen From Tigers

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee. Through 18 starts this season, the right-hander is 5-7 with a 3.88 FIP, 7.07 K/9, 2.30 BB/9, and 42.2 BB%. The 31-year-old is scheduled to hit free agency in November, so this is a true […]

Diamondbacks Fielding Offers For Andrew Chafin, Joe Mantiply

The Arizona Diamondbacks have fielded offers from opposing teams for left-handed pitchers Andrew Chafin and Joe Mantiply, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Chagin has made 43 relief appearances this season, posting a strong 3.13 FIP while maintaining a career-high rate of 12.84 K/9. The 33-year-old, who relies heavily on his sinker and slider, is […]

Cardinals Acquire Matt Svanson From Blue Jays

The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired relief pitching prospect Matt Svanson from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for shortstop Paul DeJong and cash considerations, according to MLB.com's Jon Morosi. The 24-year-old has spent most of this season at High-A, amassing a phenomenal 1.11 ERA, 2.48 FIP, 10.86 K/9, and 58.03 GB%. He also has […]

Rockies Acquire Justin Bruihl From Dodgers

The Colorado Rockies have acquired left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Bruihl, 26, has looked solid in his third MLB season, amassing a 4.01 FIP and 47.9 GB% through 24.1 innings out of the bullpen. The southpaw primarily pitches to soft […]

Rockies Acquire Alec Barger

The Colorado Rockies have acquired minor league reliever Alec Barger from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for left-hander Brad Hand, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Barger is a 25-year-old who has yet to surpass the Double-A level. Nevertheless, he has delivered decent results this season, including a 3.49 FIP, 11.27 K/9, 0.47 HR/9, and […]

Cubs Acquire Josh Roberson From Rays

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-handed reliever Josh Roberson from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed pitchers Adrian Sampson and Manuel Rodriguez, as well as an undisclosed amount of international signing bonus pool space. Roberson, 27, has yet to make his MLB debut but looks effective at the Triple-A level, amassing a 3.65 […]

Rockies Trade Brad Hand To Braves

The Atlanta Braves have acquired left-handed reliever Brad Hand from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Alec Barger, according to FanSided's Robert Murray. In his first season with the Rockies, Hand has pitched 35.2 innings of relief work, earning a 4.03 FIP, 10.35 K/9, and 4.04 BB/9. The southpaw mostly relies on […]

Rays Acquire Adrian Sampson, Manuel Rodriguez From Cubs

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-handers Adrian Sampson, Manuel Rodriguez and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Josh Roberson. Sampson has spent all his time in 2023 in the minors in the Arizona Complex League and Triple-A Iowa after having surgery on his right knee in May. The […]

Royals Acquire Tucker Davidson From Angels

The Kansas City Royals acquired left-hander Tucker Davidson from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after the Angels designated Davidson for assignment last Thursday. The 27-year-old southpaw struggled in his time with the Halos this year, allowing 25 runs (23 earned) on 44 hits while walking 11 […]

Scott McGough Grabs The Save Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Scott McGough earned his ninth save of the season on Monday when the club defeated the San Francisco Giants by a score of 4-3 in 11 innings. He completed one inning of work, allowed no baserunners, and struck out a pair. McGough now owns a 4.30 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 30.1% strikeout […]

Ryan Pressly Completes Monday's Save

Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly closed out Monday's 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians, going one inning, striking out one, and allowing no baserunners. The outing earned him his 25th save of the season, and he's authoring a 3.17 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 26.8% strikeout rate across 48 1/3 innings to go along with it. […]

Kyle Finnegan Earns 15th Save Monday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan picked up his 15th save of the season in Monday's 5-3 win over the Brewers. Finnegan entered to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout to end the game. The 31-year-old has settled down lately, converting his […]

Reynaldo Lopez Earns Five-Out Save For Angels Monday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez earned his fifth save of the season and first for the Angels in Monday's 4-1 win over the Braves. Lopez came into the game in the eighth inning up by two with one out and nobody on. He got the second out on a strikeout, allowed a walk, […]