Alexis Diaz Gets One-Out Save Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Alexis Diaz nabbed his second save of the season on Thursday, recording the final out in a 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. It looked like Diaz wasn't going to get into this one, as the Reds opted not to go with their closer in what was a four-run game going […]

Alex Lange Picks Up First Save

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange pitched a scoreless and hitless ninth inning while walking none and striking out one in the team's 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday to earn his first save of the season. The Tigers are just 3-9 in the early going, so Lange hasn't had any many […]

Scott McGough Returns From Paternity List

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Scott McGough has been reinstated from the paternity list after missing one game to attend to the birth of his second child. Reliever Carlos Vargas was optioned to Triple-A to make room on the active roster. McGough, 33, made it all the way back to the big leagues this season after last […]

Jordan Romano Picks Up Win In Extra Innings

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his second win of the year in the team's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. In his inning of work, Romano didn't allow a hit or a run while walking one and striking out none. The 29-year-old right-hander kept the game tied at three […]

Chad Smith Picks Up Win Over Orioles

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Chad Smith picked up his first win of the season in the team's 8-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Smith pitched two scoreless innings to close out the game and allowed one hit while walking none and striking out three after being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier […]

Kirby Yates Picks Up First Win Of The Season

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates picked up his first win of the 2023 season in the team's 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Yates pitched a scoreless and hitless eighth inning while walking one and striking out one to pick up the victory. Left-hander A.J. Minter followed with his second save of […]

Dillon Tate Expected To Return In May

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that relief pitcher Dillon Tate (forearm) is still expected to return at some point in May. Meanwhile, fellow reliever Mychal Givens (knee) will throw another side session on Thursday and is getting close to a minor-league rehab assignment. Tate was diagnosed with a flexor strain in his right forearm […]

Seiya Suzuki, Brandon Hughes Could Return This Weekend

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) and relief pitcher Brandon Hughes (knee) could come off the injured list to make their season debuts this weekend. Suzuki began a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa last weekend and played in back-to-back games last Saturday and Sunday. He hit a home run on Wednesday and could return […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Nick Lodolo, Jarred Kelenic, Edouard Julien, Lenyn Sosa and more

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Florio's Bullpen Report - Monitoring Early Season Bullpen Usage (Week 3)

We are just two weeks into the baseball season, but it has been long enough to get some answers when it comes to questionable bullpens. Others have left us with even more questions.  The important thing to remember is that while we only have two weeks of data to go by -- it is still […]

Jhoan Duran Collects Save For Minnesota

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran logged his third save of the season to help his club beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 Wednesday. Pitching in just one inning, Duran gave up one run on two hits. He could not strike out any White Sox batters and gave up zero walks in the frame. The-25-year-old […]

Pete Fairbanks Earns Save Against Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks picked up his second save of the season, beating Boston 9-7 on Wednesday. Fairbanks worked a scoreless ninth inning and carried Tampa Bay to their 12th consecutive win. The right-handed pitcher hasn't allowed a run in four innings while giving up just two hits. He's yet to walk […]

Zack Kelly Leaves With Injury On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Zack Kelly left a relief appearance against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday with pain in his right elbow. Kelly got two outs in the fifth inning, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one and walking one before departing. The 28-year-old has a 3.68 ERA over 7 1/3 […]

Adam Ottavino Records First Save

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino was asked to take the mound in the ninth inning during Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Normally, David Robertson is the closer in New York, but that was not the case on Wednesday. Robertson pitched in part of the seventh inning and threw a scoreless frame […]

Edwin Diaz Thinks He Could Pitch This Year

Is there a chance that New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) could return to pitch this year? "If everything goes well, I think I can be back quicker than eight months…. I might throw this year," Diaz said. The hard-throwing 29-year-old right-handed reliever had surgery to fix a torn patellar tendon that he suffered […]

Angels Activating Griffin Canning On Wednesday

The Los Angeles Angels will activate right-hander Griffin Canning (groin) from the injured list on Wednesday, and the team is demoting Andrew Wantz in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old was in a rotation battle during Spring Training but was ultimately placed on the injured list after experiencing groin discomfort. Canning's expected to start Wednesday's matchup […]

Carlos Estevez Records His First Save In Tuesday's Win

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Carlos Estevez finally got his first save opportunity of the season on Tuesday, and he didn't disappoint, shutting the Washington Nationals out over an inning of work to close out the 2-0 victory. He did walk a hitter but worked around it without allowing a hit. The Angels closer situation is […]

Ryan Helsley Completes His Second Save Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley earned his second save of the season on Tuesday when he threw a clean ninth inning of the 9-6 win over the Colorado Rockies. He allowed a pair of hits but also managed two punchouts and no walks. The dominant right-hander is running a 3.86 ERA with six strikeouts […]

Jose Leclerc Blows Save Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc blew his first save of the season in Tuesday's 8-5 extra-innings win over the Royals. Leclerc came on to pitch the top of the ninth up by one with no outs and a runner on first. He allowed a walk, got the first out on a flyout which allowed […]

Josh Hader Allows Run, Earns Fourth Save Tuesday

San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader did not have a clean outing but did pick up his fourth save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Mets. Hader came on to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first out on a strikeout, allowed another walk, allowed an RBI […]

Nick Anderson Earns First Save Of Season Tuesday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Nick Anderson picked up his first save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Reds. Anderson came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. While A.J. Minter has seen the most save opportunities so far with […]

David Bednar Blows Save, Earns Lucky Win Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar blew his first save of the season but earned a win in Tuesday's 7-4 game against the Astros. Bednar entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth inning up 4-2. He got the first out on a flyout, had a runner reach first on an error, allowed another […]

Ryan Pressly Takes Another Loss Tuesday

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly continued to struggle in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Pirates. Pressly came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning with the game tied. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a strikeout, allowed another single, and then gave up a walk-off three-run home run to […]

Jose Alvarado Enjoying Solid Start To 2023

Philadelphia Phillies southpaw Jose Alvarado has been lights out to begin this season, allowing no runs over four innings with an absurd 11 strikeouts and 0.25 WHIP. Perhaps the most encouraging number for the 27-year-old thus far is no walks, as his 13.5% career walk rate has hindered his performance in the past. Alvarado has […]

Kyle Finnegan Earns Save On Monday

Washington Nationals right-hander Kyle Finnegan recorded the save on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels after pitching a clean ninth inning where he struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner. It's his second save of the season, and he now leads Nationals arms in the category. However, Finnegan's usage has been a bit unconventional, […]

Andrew Chafin Strikes Out Side, Earns Save Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Chafin picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Brewers. Chafin entered to pitch the ninth inning up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts. The veteran has converted both of his save opportunities and has yet to allow a run […]

Pete Fairbanks Earns Team's First Save Monday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks picked up the team's first save of the season in Monday's 1-0 win over the Red Sox. Fairbanks came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning to end the game and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The Rays have yet to lose a game, […]

Reynaldo Lopez Earns Second Save Of Season Monday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Twins. Lopez entered the game to close things out with a one-run lead and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The 29-year-old leads the team in saves in the early going with Liam […]

Joe Kelly Placed On 15-Day Injured List Monday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain. The move was made retroactive to April 9. Kelly has made three appearances this season, going 0-1 with a bloated 10.13 ERA. Pitcher Keynan Middleton's contract was selected from Triple-A Charlotte and right-hander Jonathan […]

Emmanuel Clase Earns Third Save On Monday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase tossed a scoreless ninth inning to slam the door on a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees on Monday. Clase finished with two strikeouts without allowing a baserunner in the frame. The star closer needed just 10 pitches to send the Yankees down in order while notching two whiffs […]