Andrew Chafin Records Third Save

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Andrew Chafin recorded his third save in Monday's 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Chafin entered the ninth inning with a three-run cushion and needed 12 pitches to strike out the side. Only Drey Jameson and Scott McGough have recorded at least one save, aside from Chafin. With Mark Melancon and […]

Top Starting Pitcher Prospects - Impact Fantasy Baseball Rookies for 2023 (NL Central)

The National League Central is the focus of the fourth installment of a six-part series focused on pitching fantasy baseball prospects who are better positioned from a developmental standpoint to contribute meaningfully in 2023 MLB games. Fundamentals will be quantified using my Fielding- and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes (FaBIO) pitcher evaluation model. Let us begin with individual […]

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 April means we're nearing the 10% checkpoint on the season, just like that! Are the new rules settling in for you? How is your team doing on stolen bases? Batting average? It's a new day! As always, I must caution you […]

Guardians-Tigers Postponed Monday

The game between the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers on Monday is being postponed due to inclement weather and cold temperatures. The contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday. The Guardians were set to start Hunter Gaddis on the mound on Monday, with left-hander Matthew Boyd opposing him on the […]

Phillies-White Sox Postponed Monday

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox on Monday in Chicago has been postponed due to a forecast of high winds and cold temperatures. The contest will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Tuesday, with the first game starting at 3:10 pm CT. The White Sox were scheduled […]

Dany Jimenez Blows Sunday's Save Opportunity

Oakland Athletics right-hander Dany Jimenez came into Sunday's game looking to shut down the New York Mets in the ninth inning with a one-run lead. Things didn't go as planned, as the 29-year-old gave up a run on one hit and three walks while recording just one out, a strikeout, before being replaced. Oakland eventually […]

Aaron Bummer Struggling With Command

Chicago White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer had another tough outing during Sunday's 8-4 loss against the Baltimore Orioles. He allowed two hits and a pair of walks without recording an out, giving up three earned runs en route to his first loss of the season. Bummer owns an 8.44 ERA with a 2.06 WHIP, 22.2% […]

Scott Barlow Takes The Loss Sunday

Kansas City Royals reliever Scott Barlow pitched the ninth inning of a tie game against the Atlanta Braves but gave up a run on two hits and was tagged with the loss of the 5-4 contest. He did strikeout two without walking anyone but now owns a 6.35 ERA and 5.62 FIP over 5.2 innings […]

Jordan Hicks Moving To A Low-Leverage Role

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told reporters on Sunday that right-hander John Hicks will pitch in low-leverage situations for the time being, according to John Denton of MLB.com. The 26-year-old has posted an ugly 12.71 ERA with six punchouts and eight walks across 5.2 innings. Hicks has been an effective reliever in the past […]

Ryan Brasier Completes The Save Sunday

With Kenley Jansen and John Schreiber pitching back-to-back days, the Boston Red Sox turned to right-hander Ryan Brasier for the ninth inning to protect a 2-1 lead during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He threw a successful frame, allowing no runs or hits and striking out one to earn his first save of […]

Brad Boxberger Converts First Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brad Boxberger was asked to shut the door in the ninth inning versus the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. This comes one day after fellow relief pitcher Michael Fulmer blew the game. Boxberger did excellent with three strikeouts and only allowing one hit while securing the one-run victory for Chicago. He […]

Zack Kelly Moved To 60-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Zack Kelly (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. The 28-year-old had been on the 15-day IL after exiting Wednesday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Rays because of right elbow inflammation. But he'll now need to see a specialist, which is never an encouraging sign. Kelly had […]

Ryan Tepera Placed On The 15-Day IL

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ryan Tepera landed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. The right-hander exited Saturday's matchup with the Red Sox and will now go on the shelf because of shoulder inflammation. Tepera has struggled this season, sporting a 1-1 record with two holds. He also has a miserable 11.25 ERA in […]

Jake Faria Recalled From Triple-A

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jake Faria had his contract selected from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday. He is taking the roster spot of Chris Martin (shoulder), who was just placed on the 15-day injured list. Faria hasn't looked good in the minors this season, posting a 10.80 ERA and 2:00 WHIP over five innings so […]

Chris Martin Heading To The Injured List

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Martin (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The 36-year-old righty has been one of the more reliable arms out of the Red Sox bullpen this season, posting a 2.57 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 2:1 K/BB ratio to go along with three holds […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Jarred Kelenic, Nick Lodolo, Adley Rutschman, more

Welcome back RotoBallers! We are in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season, so it's time for a rankings check-in. Below you will find Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of April 16, 2023. These rankings are being released in mid-April and are looking at […]

David Robertson Picks Up Third Save

New York Mets right-hander David Robertson allowed one hit while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 3-2 win over the A's. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 38-year-old allowed a leadoff single but bounced back to retire the next three […]

Jordan Romano Dealing With A Rib Contusion

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jordan Romano (ribs) sustained a rib contusion during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The 29-year-old was struck in the rib by a line drive in the final out of Saturday's victory. X-rays returned negative, and the right-hander was diagnosed with a rib contusion. Romano appears to have avoided […]

Paul Sewald Earns Friday's Save

Seattle Mariners right-hander Paul Sewald threw a perfect ninth inning Friday to earn the save of the 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. He struck out two, and the save was his third of the season. Sewald's posted a 3.38 ERA, 25.0% strikeout rate, and 1.00 WHIP over eight innings so far in 2023. It's […]

Giovanny Gallegos Called On For Friday's Save

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos picked up his first save of the 2023 campaign after pitching the ninth inning of the 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. He threw a perfect frame and recorded one strikeout. Gallegos has looked just as dominant as the past couple of seasons, as he has yet […]

Sam Hentges Continues To Build Up

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Sam Hentges (shoulder) began throwing off the mound around Opening Day and has continued to build up his arm after dealing with left shoulder inflammation. He finished his second of two simulated games Friday at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. Manager Terry Francona said the next step for the 26-year-old […]

Collin McHugh To Throw Side Session Saturday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) is expected to throw a side session on Saturday. He is no longer dealing with the shoulder discomfort he felt after his first couple of appearances this year, and he said he plans to begin throwing again after a few days of rest. McHugh is getting closer to a […]

Raisel Iglesias May Need A Few More Weeks

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) said his shoulder is feeling much better, but because he was shut down since the final week of spring training, he may need a couple of weeks once he is cleared to begin throwing off of a mound again. Iglesias has thrown off flat ground several times, but […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Carlos Rodon, Corey Seager, Jeffrey Springs, Tim Anderson, Michael Harris and more

It is mid April and we are in full swing of tax season right now. We have to pay the government taxes, for those who owe money, in order to keep public services paid for. Currently, the fantasy baseball season is having its own tax season of sorts. Those of us who drafted injured players […]

Who Is The Cubs Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Chicago Cubs aren't one of the favorites to win the World Series in 2023, but if early results mean anything, they just might surprise some people in 2023. The Cubs are playing above .500 baseball despite not having the most talented of rosters, but the future in Chicago looks bright. However, one of the […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

Another week of exciting baseball is another week of exciting bullpen news! Some committees are normalizing while others are forming anew, and maybe one is dissolving into a more traditional bullpen? Meanwhile, some managers are doing some weird things with how to choose their relievers. Quite a few closers or committee leaders struggled this week, […]

Braden Bristo Goes Three Innings For Thursday's Save

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Braden Bristo made his Major League debut during Thursday's matchup with the Boston Red Sox. He came into the game in the seventh and pitched the last three innings to earn the save of the 9-3 victory. Bristo allowed no hits, walked one, and struck out four. The 28-year-old has always […]

Drey Jameson - Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Drey Jameson struck out four and walked none through four shutout innings of work in his first start of 2023. The Milwaukee Brewers bats were limited to just three hits against Jameson on Wednesday night.  The former first-round pick is making his […]

Joel Payamps Saves Thursday's Extra-Inning Win

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Joel Payamps notched his first save of the season on Thursday when his club defeated the San Diego Padres 4-3 in 10 innings. He went one inning, allowing a hit and striking out one batter. The Brewers were without Devin Williams, who pitched the ninth inning, and Matt Bush, who blew a […]

MLB Prospects Breakout Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 3)

The 2023 MLB season is off and running, and we have even fuller and better data to use this year! This has become a theme over the last decade as Major League Baseball is really giving us unprecedented access to the data of what is going on in the games. A huge development this season […]