Devin Williams Says he's Open to Returning to the Yankees

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Devin Williams is eligible to become a free agent at the conclusion of this year's World Series, and it's unclear whether he'll be an option to re-sign. "I'm definitely open to that. Takes two parties for that, but I would definitely be open to it," Williams said when asked if […]

Trey Yesavage Available in Relief in Game 4 Against Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays are going with a bullpen game on Wednesday against the division-rival New York Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Division Series in the Bronx, and rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage will be available out of the bullpen, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Toronto is using right-hander Louis Varland […]

Antonio Senzatela to Stay in Relief Role Next Year

Colorado Rockies interim manager Warren Schaefer revealed that right-hander Antonio Senzatela will be "viewed as a reliever" going into the 2026 season, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. After having Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in 2023, Senzatela struggled in 2025, going 4-15 with a 6.65 ERA in 30 appearances (23 starts). The […]

Roki Sasaki "Definitely the Primary Option" in Save Situations for Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki is "definitely the primary option" in save situations moving forward in the playoffs, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Roberts added that he initially didn't go to Sasaki in the Game 2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National […]

Louis Varland to Start Game 4 of ALDS Against Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland will make the start in Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday against the division-rival New York Yankees in the Bronx, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. It is a bullpen game for Toronto as they try to close out the series in New York and […]

Reid Detmers to Serve as a Starter Next Year

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said over the weekend that left-hander Reid Detmers (elbow) will move back into the team's starting rotation next season, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Detmers ended the 2025 campaign on the 60-day injured list due to a left-elbow injury, but he's expected to be […]

Aaron Ashby to Open Game 2 Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Aaron Ashby will open Game 2 of the NLDS against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, manager Pat Murphy announced. Ashby logged a stingy 2.16 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP, 76 strikeouts, and 24 walks over 43 appearances and 66 2/3 innings during the regular season. The 27-year-old didn't go past the […]

Mark Leiter Jr. Left Off Yankees ALDS Roster

The New York Yankees made just one change to their roster between the Wild Card Round and the team's American League Division Series matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. Veteran right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. has been left off the roster in favor of starting pitcher Luis Gil, who will get the ball in Game 1. […]

Trevor Megill Ready for NLDS

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (elbow) is available for the upcoming NLDS against the Chicago Cubs. Megill went down in late August due to a right elbow flexor strain. He made one appearance in late September as he tossed a clean inning against the Cincinnati Reds. He registered a 2.49 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and […]

Clayton Kershaw to Pitch Out of Bullpen in NLDS Against Phillies

Given the Los Angeles Dodgers' struggles out of the bullpen this year, left-hander Clayton Kershaw will pitch in a relief role in the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's unclear exactly what role Kershaw will have coming out of the 'pen, but he will give L.A. some […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Playoffs Week 1 (2025)

The playoffs are here and it's beautiful. We've already had some excellent baseball and it seems like there's a certain promise for more great games ahead. All but one of the Wild Card Series went all three games and were very closely contested and we're looking set for some excellent Division Series action coming up […]

Jacob Misiorowski Likely to Work Out of Bullpen in NLDS

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy has said that it's unlikely right-handed pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski will make a start in the National League Division Series against either the division-rival Chicago Cubs or San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Since the start of August, Misiorowski had an ERA over 6.00 in his first MLB […]

Andrew Kittredge Named Game 2 Opener

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge has been named the opener for Game 2 of the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Clearly, the Cubs don't have much faith in their starting rotation right now. Shota Imanaga was expected to start, but now might come in to piggyback off Kittredge. It's worth […]

Roki Sasaki Expected to be on Dodgers Wild-Card Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Roki Sasaki is expected to be on the team's Wild Card roster, according to manager Dave Roberts. While the team hasn't released the official roster yet, Sasaki's strong work down the stretch out of the bullpen seems to have earned him a spot in the postseason. The 23-year-old had a […]

Pirates Extend the Contract of Manager Don Kelly

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Monday that they extended the contract of manager Don Kelly, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Donnie has earned the respect of the players, front office, and our fans - and he has certainly earned mine," owner Bob Nutting said. Pittsburgh put Kelly in the interim managerial role […]

Rangers, Bruce Bochy Mutually Agree to Part Ways

The Texas Rangers announced on Monday night that the club and manager Bruce Bochy have mutually agreed to end his managerial tenure with the organization. Bochy has been offered a front-office role to remain with the Rangers in an advisory capacity. The winningest active manager will not return as the skipper in Texas after a […]

Rocco Baldelli Fired as Twins Manager

The Minnesota Twins announced on Monday that they have fired manager Rocco Baldelli after a seven-year tenure as the skipper. Baldelli led the Twins to three American League Central titles, but he got the axe after a second straight disappointing season. Minnesota traded 10 players at the July 31 trade deadline to cut $26 million […]

Giants Fire Manager Bob Melvin

The San Francisco Giants announced on Monday that they fired manager Bob Melvin after his second season with the team. The Giants picked up Melvin's 2026 option back in July, but they have elected to go in a different direction following the conclusion of the 2025 season. San Francisco finished .500 at 81-81. They went […]

Michael King to Pitch Out of Bullpen in Wild-Card Series

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King will be available out of the bullpen during the entire wild-card series at Wrigley Field this week against the Chicago Cubs, according to manager Mike Shildt. Right-hander Nick Pivetta will start Game 1 on Tuesday, followed by right-hander Dylan Cease in Game 2 on Wednesday. If necessary, right-hander Yu […]

Chris Paddack Will Start in Place of Tarik Skubal on Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Chris Paddack will start on Sunday in the season finale against the Red Sox instead of the originally scheduled starter, Tarik Skubal. Although the AL Central race is tied between the Guardians and the Tigers heading into the final day of the regular season, Detroit has already secured a berth in the […]

Connelly Early Could Come Out of the Bullpen in Wild-Card Series

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Connelly Early could be a part of the team's postseason plans after a stellar four-game debut to finish out the year. In those four starts, Boston's sixth-ranked prospect recorded a 2.33 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and an elite 31.6 percent K-BB%. The 23-year-old would likely come out of the bullpen in the […]

Dylan Ross Called Up from Triple-A Syracuse

New York Mets pitching prospect Dylan Ross was called up on Saturday from Triple-A Syracuse to help fortify the Mets' bullpen in a last-minute push for the playoffs. It will be Ross' major league debut if he enters the team's final game on Sunday after not appearing in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Marlins. The […]

Cade Smith Picks Up Playoff-Clinching Win

Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith (8-5) earned the win in a 3-2 nail-biter over the Texas Rangers on Saturday and helped his team clinch an improbable playoff berth. Smith entered in the top of the eighth and threw 1 2/3 perfect innings with one strikeout before the Guardians won on a walk-off hit by pitch […]

Jhoan Duran Records His 32nd Save on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran notched his 32nd save of the season on Friday in a 3-1 win over his former team, the Minnesota Twins. Duran allowed two hits, but did not give up a run and struck out two in his one inning of work. The 27-year-old has been a bit shaky of late, […]

Jeff Hoffman Records 33rd Save on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman picked up his 33rd save of the season on Friday in his team's 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Hoffman walked two batters in the ninth inning, but managed to make it out of the inning without allowing a run. The 32-year-old has had an up-and-down season, pitching […]

Brock Stewart to Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Brock Stewart (shoulder) will undergo season-ending shoulder debridement surgery, manager Dave Roberts announced. The procedure could also cost Stewart some time next year, as general manager Brandon Gomes said that the Dodgers hope he'll be available for "the majority" of 2026. Stewart landed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder […]

Trevor Megill Likely to Return on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed reliever Trevor Megill (elbow) threw a simulated inning on Friday and is likely to come off the 15-day injured list to pitch in the regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Megill, who should slot back in immediately as the team's […]

Shelby Miller to Undergo Elbow Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Shelby Miller (elbow) will undergo surgery to repair a damaged UCL in his right elbow on Sept. 29. It's unclear if Miller will have Tommy John surgery, though there was optimism a couple of weeks ago that he would not require a full UCL repair. If he undergoes a more minor procedure, […]

Randy Rodriguez Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Randy Rodriguez (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Rodriguez will require 12 to 14 months to recover, meaning he's unlikely to return until 2027. The 27-year-old landed on the injured list with a sprained elbow on Aug. 26, prematurely ending his first All-Star season and depriving the Giants of […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 26 (2025)

Folks, we're so close. We have one weekend of baseball left for all 30 teams. Plenty more baseball to go for a select few, but another irregular regular season wraps up on Sunday. Most head-to-head fantasy leagues have already crowned their champions, but season-long leagues are still around and rotisserie formats are still kicking. Not […]