Pierce Johnson Records Second Save On Thursday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Pierce Johnson earned his second save of the season on Thursday, closing out the 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals. He pitched a clean ninth inning with no baserunners and recorded a pair of strikeouts. Johnson is the only arm on the staff with a save under his belt and now owns […]

Collin McHugh Expects To Resume Throwing Soon

Atlanta Braves right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) said his shoulder was a little sore, and it showed, as his stuff wasn't sharp in his last few outings. McHugh was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, but he expects to start throwing again soon and could be activated when he's eligible to return. The 35-year-old […]

Corey Dickerson Taking Swings, Sean Doolittle Throwing

Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson (calf) traveled with the team to Colorado and is taking light swings but not running yet. Relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (elbow) continues to throw off flat ground but hasn't gotten back on a mound yet. Dickerson was put on the 10-day injured list after straining his left calf last Saturday, […]

Collin McHugh Put On Injured List, Jared Shuster Recalled

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Jared Shuster from the minors in a corresponding move. McHugh had thrown 3 2/3 innings out of the bullpen for the Braves in three appearances in the early going, allowing an earned run […]

Florio's Bullpen Report - Making Sense of Early Season Bullpens for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back, old friend! The long winter is over and baseball is back! This means for a third straight season, I will be writing the bullpen report here at RotoBaller. Each week, this article will not only highlight bullpens that have seen changes in late-inning scenarios but also speculate on bullpens that could undergo changes. This […]

Duane Underwood Jr. Collects First Save This Season

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Duane Underwood Jr. gave up just one hit and allowed zero runs to cross the plate in the ninth inning to pick up his first save. The Pirates knocked off the Red Sox 4-1 on Wednesday. Underwood needed just five pitches to close out the contest. David Bednar is the current closer […]

Devin Williams Picks Up Win For Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams delivered a 7-6 win over the New York Mets Wednesday. Williams only pitched the ninth inning to secure the win. He hadn't been on the mound since April 1st due to a bruised bicep. The-28-year-old pitched for the United States in the World Baseball Classic and collected 15 saves […]

Carlos Estevez Was Rested Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that he wanted relief pitcher Carlos Estevez to have another day off on Wednesday since he had pitched on Sunday and Monday. It's why Jose Quijada picked up the save in the 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. When he's available, Estevez is going to be […]

Jose Quijada Gets First Save Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Quijada picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday after pitching the ninth inning of the 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. He allowed one hit but struck out one and kept the Mariners from scoring. It was Quijada's second appearance of the season, and thus far, he […]

Liam Hendriks Has Completed Chemotherapy

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks has completed his final round of chemotherapy, according to a Twitter post by the team on Wednesday. Hendriks was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma back on January 8 and missed spring training as a result. The short video clip showed Hendriks ringing the victory bell to announce that he is […]

David Robertson Pitches In The Eighth Inning Wednesday

New York Mets right-hander David Robertson threw a scoreless eighth inning in a 7-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Robertson did not allow a baserunner and needed just 12 pitches to get through the inning. The appearance is notable because the Mets chose not to deploy Robertson for a potential save situation in […]

Jose Leclerc Earns First Save

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc notched his first save of the season against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The right-hander threw a scoreless ninth inning to help his team secure the 5-2 victory. It's worth noting that Leclerc has seen his velocity drop 2-3 mph. It's uncertain if the right-hander is going to be […]

Clay Holmes Picks Up First Save Wednesday

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday in the 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Holmes was called on to work the ninth inning and didn't allow a hit or a run while striking out three. The 30-year-old right-hander gave up two earned runs on three […]

Cubs-Reds Postponed Wednesday

Wednesday's game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Sept. 1. Right-hander Marcus Stroman was set to toe the rubber for the Cubs, but he'll likely be pushed back to Friday at home […]

Jordan Romano Records The Save Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jordan Romano came into Tuesday's contest in the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one to earn his second save of the young 2023 season. Romano has been brilliant thus far, pitching to a 0.00 ERA and 50.0% strikeout rate across two innings. […]

A.J. Minter Notches First Save On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves left-hander A.J. Minter recorded his first save of the season on Tuesday after pitching the ninth inning of the 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. He allowed no hits or walks and struck out one in a clean inning of work. Minter's thrown three innings thus far and has yet to give […]

Drey Jameson Closes Out Tuesday's Victory

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Drey Jameson pitched the final two innings of Tuesday's 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres to earn his first save of the season. He allowed three hits, a walk, and a run but struck out two. Jameson now owns a 3.00 ERA with seven strikeouts across six innings of work after […]

Evan Phillips Earns First Save Of 2023

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips pitched a clean final two outs of Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies to pick up his first save of the season. He allowed no baserunners and owns a 0.00 ERA with no strikeouts or walks across two innings of work. Coming into 2023, Phillips was one of […]

Ben Rosener’s Fantasy Baseball Beat: Hunter Strickland And Joey Bart News Updates

The MLB offseason and Spring training are officially over. The regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. Baseball is back, and so too is fantasy baseball, […]

Austin Hedges Placed On 7-Day Injured List Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Austin Hedges (concussion) was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday due to a concussion he suffered in Sunday's game against the Reds. Hedges was struck by a foul tip and was eventually removed from the game. Catcher Tyler Heineman was selected from Triple-A Indianapolis and relief pitcher Edwin Uceta was […]

Mitch White Throws Bullpen Session Monday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Mitch White (elbow) felt good after throwing a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday. This is the first update on the 28-year-old since he was shut down late in spring with right elbow inflammation. White has dealt with both elbow and shoulder injuries in 2023, so it remains to be seen when he […]

Daniel Hudson Not Making Progress

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson's (knee) surgically repaired knee isn't bouncing back like the team had hoped, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's not exactly a setback since he's still throwing, but Hudson isn't making progress. It's not a worst-case scenario or anything, but it's still disappointing news for the 36-year-old right-hander or […]

Tommy Hunter Placed On Injured List

New York Mets relief pitcher Tommy Hunter (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The right-hander is dealing with back spasms, so it's uncertain how long he's going to be sidelined because of this injury. Hunter struggled during his first two outings of the season, allowing five runs in four innings […]

Daniel Bard Throws Bullpen Session

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard (anxiety), who is on the injured list while dealing with anxiety, remains with the team and has been working on his mechanics. Manager Bud Black said that Bard reached 96 mph during a bullpen session on April 1, which gave the team hope that the mechanical fixes are taking […]

Twins Home Opener Postponed On Thursday

The Minnesota Twins announced on Tuesday that their home opener against the Houston Astros on Thursday has been postponed until Friday "due to the upcoming weather forecast, which calls for snow and cold temperature." Right-hander Sonny Gray was scheduled to start Thursday's home opener while being opposed by Houston right-hander Jose Urquidy. The two starters […]

Kevin Ginkel Tipping His Pitches?

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel thinks he might have been tipping his pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers last Saturday, and he's planning to make some adjustments to the way he holds the ball in his glove before his delivery. The Athletic's Eno Sarris tweeted screenshots of Ginkel before he delivered the baseball that […]

Jose Leclerc Still In The Mix For Saves

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc was expected to be the team's primary closer when the season started, but left-hander Will Smith picked up the first save on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Bruce Bochy said he likes the versatility of his bullpen and indicated that he could use any of his closing […]

Michael Fulmer Off To A Good Start

Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Fulmer hasn't pitched much yet in 2023 but has been solid when on the mound. Over 1.1 innings, the 30-year-old has three strikeouts and no runs allowed. Fulmer was great a season ago, pitching to a 3.39 ERA and a 22.1% strikeout rate over 63.2 innings. He hasn't had a save […]

Alex Lange Blows First Save Opportunity Monday

Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Lange came on in the ninth inning, trying to preserve a 5-4 lead against the Houston Astros on Monday. The Astros lineup was too much to handle, though, as he blew his first save chance of the season, allowing a run on two hits while walking one. The Tigers eventually won […]

Scott McGough Allows Back-To-Back Homers, Blows Save Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Scott McGough blew his first save of the season and took the loss in Monday's 5-4 game against the Padres. McGough came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff homer to David Dahl to tie the game and then allowed the winning […]