Trevor May Records First Save

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May was called upon to shut the door versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. At first, it wasn't a save situation, but Ken Waldichuk got into some trouble in the ninth. May was asked to come in with two on and a run already in, making it a save situation. […]

Tigers-Phillies Postponed Due To Wildfires

The game between the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Wednesday has been postponed due to poor air quality caused by the wildfires in Canada. Right-hander Reese Olson was scheduled to start this one for the Tigers, while right-hander Zach Wheeler was set to get the ball for the Phils. The contest will […]

Yankees-White Sox Postponed

The contest between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in the Bronx has been postponed due to poor air quality as a result of wildfires in Canada. Right-hander Lance Lynn was scheduled to start for the White Sox, and he was going to be opposed by Yankees rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez. […]

Zach Jackson Could Start Throwing Soon

Oakland Athletics right-hander Zach Jackson (elbow) could begin a throwing program next week. The A's put Jackson on the 15-day injured list on May 19 with a right flexor tendon strain, but he's about to start ramping things back up. Like most relievers, the 28-year-old shouldn't need much time before he's able to rejoin Oakland's […]

Florio's Bullpens and Saves Report - Monitoring for Future Closer Changes

Every week, I write about bullpens and I think “How much is going to change in the next week?” You would think it is not much, but a week can feel like a lifetime in some bullpens. And in others, you can go the entire season without any changes. But whether they are big or […]

Who is the Yankees Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The New York Yankees didn't have the start to the season that they hoped for, but they have begun to climb up in the rankings. They are now 36-26 and sit third in the NL East. Apart from Gerrit Cole, the Yankees' starting pitchers have struggled, putting enormous pressure on the bullpen. Furthermore, Carlos Rodon […]

Carlos Estevez Up To 15 Saves After Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels reliever Carlos Estevez registered his 15th save of the season on Tuesday, closing out the 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander gave up a pair of hits but prevented them from crossing home plate while striking out two. Estevez has turned into a dominant bullpen arm this year, posting a […]

Liam Hendriks Earns His First Save Of The Season Tuesday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks picked up his first save of the 2023 campaign on Tuesday when his club defeated the New York Yankees 3-2. He allowed one solo home run but otherwise pitched a clean inning with no walks or strikeouts. Since coming back from his illness, Hendriks has posted a 6.75 ERA, […]

Paul Sewald Picks Up 12th Save Of The Season

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald earned the save on Tuesday when he allowed a single and a walk to go along with a strikeout over a scoreless ninth inning in a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres. Per usual, whenever he has a decent lead, Sewald pounded the strike zone when he came […]

Andres Munoz Secures A Hold On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz picked up a hold on Tuesday when he allowed no hits and struck out two over a scoreless eighth inning in a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres. Appearing in his first game since April 7 due to a shoulder strain and facing his former club, the Padres, […]

Andres Munoz Activated On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since early April due to a right shoulder strain. He only pitched in three contests before going down, but is healthy now and available for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Munoz […]

A.J. Puk Reinstated From Injured List

The Miami Marlins reinstated left-hander A.J. Puk (elbow) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned pitcher George Soriano to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Puk missed over three weeks with left-elbow nerve irritation, but he looked good on a short minor-league rehab assignment and is ready to rejoin the back end of […]

Braves Recall Roddery Munoz From Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves recalled right-handed pitching prospect Roddery Munoz from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and outrighted left-hander Lucas Luetge to Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Munoz, the team's No. 21 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be getting his first taste of the majors after posting a 4.94 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 20 walks and 24 strikeouts […]

Tommy Nance To Resume Throwing This Week

Miami Marlins right-hander Tommy Nance (shoulder) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on May 12 and threw two scoreless innings with four strikeouts on 37 pitches, but he returned after feeling shoulder soreness after the outing. Nance is scheduled to resume a throwing program later this week. Nance was initially put on the […]

A.J. Puk Likely To Return Soon

Miami Marlins left-handed reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) was in Miami on Monday after making back-to-back minor-league rehab appearances at Double-A Pensacola from June 2-3. Puk also tossed a rehab inning on May 30. Manager Skip Schumaker said "there's a good chance you'll see him soon." The 28-year-old southpaw has allowed one run on three hits […]

Colin Holderman Earns His First Save Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates righty Colin Holderman completed his first save of the season in Monday's 5-4 win, going one inning, striking out one, and working around three hits to keep the Oakland Athletics scoreless. The 27-year-old has been solid this year in a setup role, sporting a 2.74 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 27.1% strikeout rate. It'll […]

Alexis Diaz Completes Save No. 14 On Monday

Cincinnati Reds reliever Alexis Diaz closed out Monday's 2-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, picking up his 14th save of the year. He went one inning, allowing no hits or walks, and struck out the side. Diaz has improved after a breakout 2022 campaign, posting a 1.54 ERA and 0.86 WHIP with 44 punchouts over […]

Jason Adam Grabs His Ninth Save On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jason Adam recorded his ninth save of the season on Monday when his club defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1. He threw one inning of work, allowing no baserunners and striking out a pair. Adam's sporting an impressive 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 32.1% strikeout rate over 25.1 innings after his […]

Garrett Whitlock - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock has been activated after being pushed to the 15-day injured list for right elbow neuritis.  On the season, Whitlock’s line is shockingly terrible. Through five starts, he holds a 4.31 SIERA, 1.29 WHIP, .356 opponent wOBA, and […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports For Pitchers - Updates On Justin Steele, Chris Sale, Julio Urias, Nestor Cortes, Jose Alvarado

The injury report is filling up with names of some top performers from around Major League Baseball. Undoubtedly, this is a concern for many fantasy baseball managers, who could be without their top producers for the foreseeable future. Let's take a look at injury updates for pitchers, including Justin Steele, Chris Sale, Julio Urias, Nestor […]

Dodgers Sign Ryan Brasier To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Ryan Brasier to a minor-league deal on Monday. Brasier was released by the Boston Red Sox on May 21 after he allowed 18 runs (17 earned) on 24 hits (two home runs) while walking nine and striking out 18 in 21 relief innings for the team in 2023. […]

Andres Munoz Tosses Another Scoreless Inning

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) could return from the 15-day injured list as early as this Tuesday. Munoz made his latest minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers and earned a save by throwing a scoreless inning. He didn't allow a hit, didn't walk a batter and didn't strikeout a […]

Jose Alvarado Likely To Make One More Rehab Appearance

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) is likely to make another minor-league rehab appearance on Tuesday at Double-A Reading before possibly coming off the 15-day injured list. Alvarado allowed one hit, hit a batter and struck out one on Saturday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a scoreless frame to earn a win. The 28-year-old […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're onto June and the waiver wire is heating up with the weather. It's important that you keep your window of analysis shifting down the line as timeframes change. The entire season's line of statistics is important, but putting the last few weeks or […]

Dylan Floro Earns Sixth Save

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro worked a scoreless ninth inning to earn his sixth save in a 7-5 win over the Oakland Athletics. Floro didn't allow a baserunner and struck out a pair. This was much needed for the 32-year-old, as he has had some rough outings lately and is in jeopardy of losing […]

Evan Phillips Takes Loss Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips took his first loss of the season on Sunday, allowing the game-winning run to score in a 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees. Phillips was tasked with pitching the eighth inning of a tie game in this one, but couldn't keep the Yanks at bay, allowing a […]

Wandy Peralta Notches Rare Save

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Wandy Peralta got the final four outs of the team's 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, securing his fourth save of the season. Peralta allowed just one baserunner, a walk, and had no strikeouts. It was a nice bounce-back for Peralta, as he had just allowed two runs the […]

Miguel Castro Blows Save, Takes Loss Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Miguel Castro had a tough outing Sunday, allowing four runs while taking the blown save and the loss in an 8-5 defeat against the Atlanta Braves. Castro loaded the bases on a hit and two walks before Eddie Rosario took him deep for a grand slam. It is the first runs […]

Liam Hendriks Earns First Win Of 2023

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks chose a great time to pick up his first win of the season, as today was National Cancer Survivors Day. He threw a perfect ninth inning with two punchouts to help the ChiSox pick up a 6-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. It appears the White Sox are […]

Andres Munoz Could Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) is likely to return to the team on Tuesday following a rehab stint in Triple-A Tacoma. Munoz has been out since April 7 while dealing with shoulder tightness and has experienced some setbacks along the way. He seems to be feeling good now, though, and has looked solid […]