Asher Wojciechowski Pitches Four Innings In Spot Start
New York Yankees pitcher Asher Wojciechowski worked four innings in a spot start against the Phillies on Wednesday. Wojciechowski struggled with control, throwing just 48 of 83 pitches for strikes and issuing three walks. The 32-year-old righty did allow just two runs and struck out four, including seven swinging strikes. Wojciechowski may be needed for... Read More
Hector Neris Suffers Another Blow Up On Wednesday At Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris allowed three runs in one inning at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday. Two steps forward, three steps back for Neris, who earned a save in his last outing on Sunday. He was less sharp in this one, however, as he allowed a go-ahead single to Giancarlo Stanton before serving up... Read More
Scott Barlow Records His Fifth Save On Wednesday
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow closed out the team's 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday to earn his fifth save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out one. Greg Holland earned the save for the Royals on Tuesday, a game in... Read More
Ranger Suarez Tagged With Loss Versus Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Ranger Suarez was the tough-luck loser on Wednesday at the Yankees, as he allowed an unearned run to score in the 10th inning. Fantasy managers don't need to worry about Suarez losing his grip on the closer job, however, as he actually pitched well in this game. Suarez was called on... Read More
Gregory Soto Earns Save In Second Straight Game
Detroit Tigers closer Gregory Soto locked up the team's 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday to earn his second save in as many days. He now has 10 saves and just one blown save on the year. Soto pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Wednesday, allowing one hit and no walks without striking... Read More
Michael Wacha Efficient In No-Decision Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Michael Wacha allowed three earned runs on six hits while striking out two across five innings during Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision. The 30-year-old was efficient on Wednesday, needing only 58 pitches to complete five innings. He didn't walk anyone but did yield... Read More
James Karinchak Locks Down Save Wednesday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak threw a perfect ninth inning en route to earning his 11th save in Wednesday night's 5-4 win over the Houston Astros. It was a solid rebound performance after allowing a run on two hits and a walk in his previous outing on Saturday in Oakland. He will continue to... Read More
Kenley Jansen Implodes On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen blew his second consecutive save on Wednesday versus the San Francisco Giants. Jansen was all over the place in the top of the ninth inning and gave up a two-run home run to Wilmer Flores to give the Giants a 3-2 lead. Jansen would then get Mike Yastrzemski to... Read More
Craig Kimbrel Suffers Loss On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel suffered his third loss of the season on Wednesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Kimbrel entered the game with two outs and two runners on in the bottom of the ninth inning and got Paul Goldschmidt out to send the game into extra innings. Kimbrel would stay in the game... Read More
Alexander Wells Makes Serviceable Spot Start Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Alexander Wells had a successful spot start in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. Wells was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to fill in for Keegan Akin (Covid-19), pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing three runs on five hits (including two home runs) and two walks with seven strikeouts. The 24-year-old has only... Read More
Mark Melancon Snatches Drama-Free Save
San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon retired the Atlanta Braves in order Wednesday to collect his MLB-leading 28th save. Melancon had been scuffling of late but breezed through the bottom of the Braves order in 11 pitches, fanning two batters and forcing a ground out to end the game. Unless he continues his slide, Melancon's... Read More
Adam Ottavino Holds 16th Game Of The Year
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino recorded his 16th hold of the year Wednesday, allowing just a walk in an inning of work while striking out one batter against the Toronto Blue Jays. With seven saves in addition to those 16 holds, he's a top option in leagues that count both categories. With his... Read More
Matt Barnes Saves 20th Game Of The Season
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes locked down his 20th save of the year Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, setting down the three batters he faced in order with one strikeout. Barnes has been consistently excellent all season, but especially so of late with just one earned run allowed in his last 10... Read More
Brad Hand Takes The Loss Wednesday
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand was saddled with the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk in two innings of work. Hand's record drops to 5-3 for the season with a 2.63 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 40 strikeouts in 41 innings. He remains a top closing option despite... Read More
Darren McCaughan Impressive In Debut
Seattle Mariners pitcher Darren McCaughan made his major league debut Wednesday afternoon and didn't allow a hit in five innings, though he did walk three batters and allow one earned run. McCaughan is an unheralded prospect, but he could be in line for some time in the Mariners rotation amidst injuries to Justin Dunn and... Read More
Padres-Braves Game Suspended Due To Inclement Weather
The series finale between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night has been suspended in the bottom of the fifth inning due to inclement weather, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. There has not been a makeup date announced yet, but Cassavell reports that it could end up being completed in September... Read More
Daniel Bard Secures The Save On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard earned his 15th save of the season on Wednesday when he worked a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no hits and punching out one in a 6-3 win over the Mariners. Bard had to face the three, four, and five hitters in the Mariners' lineup but had plenty of breathing... Read More
Tony Santillan Makes Relief Appearance
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tony Santillan allowed two runs in an inning of work in a 7-0 loss to the New York Mets on Wednesday. Santillan struck out two and allowed two hits, including a two-run homer to Luis Guillorme in the loss. The rookie hurler lost his spot in the starting rotation when Sonny Gray... Read More
Michael Fulmer To Start A Rehab Assignment Thursday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer (spine) will start his minor league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Toledo. Fulmer has been out since late June with a right cervical spine strain. The 28-year-old has been getting closer to a return of late, though, and the former American League Rookie of the Year is likely to... Read More
Jordan Hicks Doing Some Light Throwing
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow) is quietly working his way back and has been doing light throwing as part of his program. Hicks has had no setbacks and said, "I see light at the end of the tunnel for sure, but I know I have to be patient. There's still a lot... Read More
J.B. Bukauskas Optioned To Triple-A Reno
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher J.B. Bukauskas was optioned to Triple-A Reno following Tuesday night's game, the team announced on Twitter. One of the team's top pitching prospects entering the season, Bukauskas has struggled in his first taste of the majors this year, going 2-2 with a 7.98 ERA, 1.841 WHIP and 17.4 percent strikeout rate... Read More
Spencer Howard Back In The Big Leagues
The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Spencer Howard, who threw 51 pitches at Triple-A just four days ago, on Wednesday. Howard will be available in Wednesday's bullpen game in a relief role, even though he'll be on short rest. Cristopher Sanchez is also expected to throw a few innings against the New York Yankees as the... Read More
Tyler Clippard Reinstated From Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (shoulder, knee) has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, the team announced through Twitter on Wednesday. Clippard has yet to make an appearance this season, after being shutdown at the end of Spring Training due to a capsule sprain in his right shoulder and then later in May... Read More
Joel Payamps Traded To Royals
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Joel Payamps was traded to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for cash considerations, the team announced on Twitter. After acquiring Payamps, the Royals then optioned him to Triple-A Omaha. Payamps has been having a solid year as a middle reliever, going 0-2 with a 2.70 ERA, 1.067 WHIP and... Read More
Liam Hendriks Tosses Scoreless Inning Against Twins
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks recorded his second straight scoreless outing on Tuesday night, allowing one walk while striking out two in a 9-5 win over the Twins. It was the fourth time in his last six appearances that he did not allow a run, as he has converted two of three save... Read More
Brad Boxberger Should Be Available Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brad Boxberger (shoulder) should be available out of the Brewers bullpen for Wednesday's game against the Royals. The 33-year-old hasn't pitched since Saturday due to right shoulder discomfort. He threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and came out "A-OK." Boxberger owns a 3.03 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 48 strikeouts across 38 2/3... Read More
Aroldis Chapman Notches First Save Of July
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman worked his first save situation since the start of July, locking down a 6-4 victory over the Phillies Tuesday. Chapman's spin rates were down once again, but the stuff played much better, as he was throwing harder and struck out three batters while inducing five whiffs. He did... Read More
Keynan Middleton Opening Wednesday
Seattle Mariners pitcher Keynan Middleton will start Wednesday's game against the Rockies. He will make his first major league career start while serving as an opener in Wednesday's game against the Rockies. The 27-year-old owns a 3.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and a 16:11 K: BB across 24 innings in 2021. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Middleton... Read More
J.P. Feyereisen Placed On Injured List
Tampa Bay Rays reliever J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He was acquired by Tampa Bay in May for shortstop Willy Adames. Since joining Tampa Bay, Feyereisen has registered a 2.42 ERA and three saves in 21 appearances. The organization does not have a timetable for his return. It sounds... Read More
Tyler Rogers Implodes Tuesday
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers blew the save and took the loss in Tuesday's 8-6 game against the Dodgers. Rogers came on to pitch the ninth inning up a run. He clearly did not have his stuff, walking the first two hitters before serving up a slider in the middle of the plate... Read More