Drew Smith Ejected After Sticky-Stuff Check

New York Mets reliever Drew Smith was ejected from Tuesday's game before even throwing a pitch after the umpires checked him for sticky stuff as he was entering the contest, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. The league will have to issue an automatic 10-game ban, but it is unclear if the 29-year-old will appeal. […]

Josh Staumont To Throw Bullpen Session Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Josh Staumont is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on Wednesday as he works his way back from a neck strain. The right-hander last pitched on June 5 when he surrendered a pair of earned runs in an inning's work before being placed on the 15-day injured list. The right-hander […]

Ryan Yarbrough To Throw Live BP Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is scheduled to throw a three-inning live batting practice session Wednesday as he works his way back from skull fractures. The left-hander was struck by a comebacker off the bat of A's first baseman Ryan Noda on May 7 and was immediately sent to a local hospital. Thankfully, the […]

Matt Carasiti Picks Up Monday's Save

Colorado Rockies reliever Matt Carasiti closed out Monday's 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox, throwing one inning while giving up one run on one hit. It was still a successful outing, as the right-hander earned his first save of 2023. Over 14 innings this year, Carasiti owns a 3.86 ERA and 1.14 WHIP but […]

Ken Waldichuk Grabs First Save Of The Season Monday

Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk earned his first save of the campaign on Monday when his club defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3. It was a three-inning outing for the 25-year-old, and he allowed no runs on two hits and no walks while striking out five. Waldichuk's endured a tough season thus far, pitching to […]

Camilo Doval Earns Four-Out Save Monday

San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval picked up his 17th save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals. Doval entered the game in the eighth inning up by one with two outs and runners on first and third. He allowed a walk to load the bases but got out of the jam […]

Raisel Iglesias Blows Second Save Of Season Monday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias could not get the job done in Monday's 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Tigers. Iglesias came on to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff single followed by a two-run home run and another single. He then got two outs on a strikeout and force-out at […]

Ricky Karcher Earns Save In First Career Appearance Monday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Ricky Karcher had a memorable big-league debut in Monday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Royals. Karcher came in to pitch the bottom of the 10th inning up by one with an automatic runner on second. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first out on a flyout, allowed a double steal, […]

Amir Garrett Throws Bullpen On Monday

Kansas City Royals left-hander Amir Garrett (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Monday and is slated to throw live batting practice on June 15. Garrett has been on the injured list retroactive to May 29 with pain in his throwing elbow. The veteran lefty has made 23 appearances for the Royals in 2023, posting a […]

Ty Adcock Recalled On Monday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Ty Adcock has been called up from Double-A Arkansas ahead of Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. The assumption is that Adcock is the corresponding move to Penn Murfee (elbow) likely heading to the injured list. Adcock has been outstanding in Double-A and High-A Everett this season. He's posting a 1.35 […]

Abner Uribe Promoted To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe has been promoted to Triple-A Nashville on Monday. The 22-year-old has earned himself a move to the next level after a stellar performance at Double-A Biloxi. He posted a 1.80 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 28/9 K/BB ratio across 15 innings in Double-A this season. Uribe has a fastball that […]

Justin Lawrence Allows A Run But Picks Up Win

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence wasn't at his best on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, but he was able to pick up his third win of the season. Lawrence entered a tie game in the ninth inning and allowed an unearned run on one hit while walking two and striking out none in […]

Penn Murfee To Undergo MRI Exam

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that relief pitcher Penn Murfee (elbow) will have an MRI exam on his right elbow on Monday. It's bad news for Murfee, as he had just come back from an elbow issue that kept him on the injured list for more than five weeks. Depending on the results of […]

Giants Call Up Keaton Winn Monday

The San Francisco Giants recalled right-handed pitching prospect Keaton Winn from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday and optioned right-hander Tristan Beck to Sacramento after Sunday's game in a corresponding move. Winn, the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make his major-league debut when he gets into a game after going 0-3 with a 4.35 […]

Pete Fairbanks Strikes Out Two In Rehab Outing

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks (hip) didn't allow a run or a hit while walking none and striking out two in an inning of work in the Florida Complex League on Monday. Fairbanks is likely to need a couple more minor-league rehab appearances before returning from left-hip inflammation. Barring a setback, fantasy managers should […]

Ryan Helsley Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-handed closer Ryan Helsley (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 10) on Monday with a right-forearm strain and recalled right-hander Jake Woodford from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Helsley didn't pitch at all over the weekend against the Cincinnati Reds, and now we know why. Fantasy […]

Pete Fairbanks Beginning Rehab Assignment Monday

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks (hip) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Monday in the Florida Complex League. Fairbanks is expected to make a few rehab appearances before the Rays activate him from the injured list, so fantasy managers can expect him to return to the big leagues by the end of this […]

Alexis Diaz Collects 15th Save

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alexis Diaz was asked to shut the door with a one-run lead versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The right-hander had little issues in this one as he retired all three batters to record his 15th save of the season. It's worth noting that Diaz needed to throw 20 pitches […]

Chris Martin Earns Clutch Save On Sunday Night Baseball

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Martin notched his first save of the season Sunday, securing a 3-2 win on Sunday Night Baseball over the New York Yankees. Kenley Jansen had just pitched the ninth, so it was up to Martin to finish this one off. It was a huge spot for the 37-year-old to […]

Sam Long Records Nervy Save Sunday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sam Long picked up his second save of the year Sunday, closing out the Milwaukee Brewers in an 8-6 victory. Long came in after Trevor May loaded the bases and walked in a run with two outs in the ninth. He proceeded to give up a two-run single, but got a […]

Kendall Graveman Can't Close Out Marlins

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Kendall Graveman blew the save and took the loss in a 6-5 defeat against the Miami Marlins. Graveman was called upon in the ninth to protect a two-run lead, but allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk. It wasn't pretty at all, but Graveman has been […]

David Bednar Closes Out Mets Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar notched his 14th save of the season Sunday in a 2-1 win over the New York Mets. Bednar allowed a one-out double, but nothing more. His numbers continue to shine, as he now has a 1.78 ERA and 0.87 WHIP with 31 strikeouts in 25 ⅓ IP. He is now […]

Scott McGough Picks Up Second Save

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Scott McGough earned a two-out save on Sunday, securing a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers. The D-backs first turned to Andrew Chafin in the ninth, but after a triple and a walk, they called upon McGough to get the final two outs. He got a strikeout and a groundout to […]

A.J. Puk Tosses Perfect Ninth Inning

Miami Marlins relief pitcher A.J. Puk was called upon to hold a one-run lead during Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The lefty reliever tossed a perfect ninth inning to help the Marlins get the 6-5 win. This save marked his seventh save of the season and his first since coming off the injured […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The middle of June means we've got about 65 games behind us and under 100 to go. You need to be upfront regarding your fantasy baseball team's needs because the runway for takeoff only gets shorter as the calendar turns. We're about to comb […]

Daniel Lynch - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Lynch has a 4.41 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 16 innings with the Royals so far this season. Last year, he was worse with a 5.13 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 131 innings. The benefit of using Lynch in fantasy is […]

Ronel Blanco - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Blanco has only made two starts for the Astros this year, but he was pretty good in both games. In both starts he completed at least five innings, allowed no more than two earned runs, and struck out at least five […]

Yonny Chirinos - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Chirinos has a 2.60 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 34 innings for the Rays this year, but I'm afraid his bubble is going to burst eventually. Chirinos has just an 11% strikeout percentage and is mostly getting by on luck as […]

Jameson Taillon - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Taillon has been terrible this year as he has a 7.02 ERA, but his xFIP is merely 4.76. He's more of a mediocre starter that you can use in good matchups than a completely unusable pitcher. Jameson Taillon on building off his […]

Taijuan Walker - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Walker is coming off a gem in his last start. It was against the Detroit Tigers at home, but he went seven innings and had eight strikeouts while allowing only two hits and three walks. Taijuan Walker's 3Ks in the 1st.I wouldn't […]