Thomas Szapucki Roughed Up In Relief Appearance

New York Mets left-hander Thomas Szapucki, the team's 10th-ranked prospect, made his MLB debut on Wednesday in relief of starter David Peterson. Szapucki was roughed up, allowing six earned runs on seven hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings pitched in the Braves 20-2 rout. He also struck out four batters. Despite the rough... Read More

Bullpen Report: Closer Carousel Keeps Churning

Chasing saves can seem maddening this season. Not only are more and more bullpens getting away from having one traditional closer and are embracing having multiple options see save chances. but some bullpens (I'm looking at you Cincinnati and Kansas City) have been nearly impossible to trust. Just when it looks like they are starting... Read More

Aroldis Chapman Struggles Mightily Wednesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman imploded in Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Chapman entered the game in a non-save situation with a four-run lead but quickly got into trouble, surrendering three walks before allowing the game-tying grand slam. The spin rate on Chapman's fastball was down by about 100 RPMs once... Read More

Cal Quantrill Struggles Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Cal Quantrill allowed four earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three across 3 1/3 innings pitched in a 9-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers in game one of a doubleheader Wednesday night. Quantrill has allowed 10 earned runs in his last 7 2/3 innings pitched after... Read More

Drew Steckenrider Records Second Save Wednesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider picked up the save Wednesday, only allowing a single hit in the bottom of the 10th inning while striking out one batter. The automatic runner on second base did come around to score, but the run was not charged to Steckenrider by rule. He now holds a 2.15 ERA... Read More

Travis Lakins Sr. Placed On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Travis Lakins Sr. (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after he left his start early on Tuesday night with elbow discomfort. In corresponding moves, the team selected the contract of right-hander Spenser Watkins and recalled Isaac Mattson from Triple-A Norfolk. Alexander Wells was optioned to Norfolk and Stevie... Read More

Dellin Betances To Have Season-Ending Surgery

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, according to manager Luis Rojas. It comes as Betances was getting closer to a return to New York's bullpen, as he recently threw a scoreless inning in a rehab outing with Triple-A Syracuse. The hard-throwing right-hander has been a huge disappointment since... Read More

Alex Reyes Picks Up Save No. 20 On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes saved his 20th game of the season in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reyes threw a scoreless ninth inning with a three-run lead, so it was an easy save, but it counts the same on the score sheet. In his one inning, Reyes allowed one hit and... Read More

Evan Marshall Placed On Injured List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Evan Marshall (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a strained right flexor, the team announced. Marshall exited Tuesday night's 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins with right forearm soreness, allowing two runs on two hits in two-thirds of an inning before Ryan Burr took over... Read More

Michael Kopech Activated From Injured List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) has been activated from the injured list, the team announced on Wednesday. Kopech has been sidelined since he strained his hamstring on May 26 but should be available out of the bullpen after successfully throwing in a few simulated games. White Sox fans and fantasy managers alike... Read More

Daniel Hudson Throws A Bullpen Wednesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. Hudson initially landed on the injured list on June 12 with more right elbow issues. But before his injury, he was very good out of the Nationals bullpen, posting a 2.59 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 35/7 K/BB in 24 1/3 relief... Read More

Blue Jays Looking At Richard Rodriguez

The Toronto Blue Jays are among the teams looking at Pittsburgh Pirates closer Richard Rodriguez with the July trade deadline approaching. Toronto recently traded for reliever Adam Cimber, who should see high-leverage situations immediately, but they're looking for more bullpen help. Rafael Dolis, Ryan Borucki, Julian Merryweather, David Phelps and Kirby Yates are all currently... Read More

Mychal Givens Set For Rehab Appearances

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Mychal Givens (back) will pitch in rehab games with Triple-A Albuquerque this Thursday and Saturday. Barring any setbacks in those outings, Givens should be cleared to be activated from the injured list early next week. The right-hander was performing well before being sidelined on June 17 with a lower back strain,... Read More

Ryan Thompson Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Thompson was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to June 28. He owned a 2.38 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 37:9 K: BB across 34 innings before landing on the injured list. Thompson is more valuable in league formats which reward solds... Read More

Justin Wilson Activated On Wednesday

The New York Yankees activated relief pitcher Justin Wilson (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned reliever Albert Abreu to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Wilson has been sidelined for over a month with a hamstring strain and had a rough 6.08 ERA over 15 outings before the injury, so the... Read More

Mark Melancon Tosses Flawless Ninth

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon fired a perfect ninth inning Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds to collect his major league-leading 25th save. The 36-year-old veteran has endured some bumps recently, slogging to a 4.22 ERA in June, but he managed his second consecutive pain-free outing. Melancon has continued to be a jackpot for fantasy... Read More

Drew Rasmussen To Serve As Opener Before Michael Wacha

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen will serve as the opener on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Right-hander Michael Wacha is scheduled to work the bulk of the innings after Rasmussen departs. Rasmussen hasn't allowed a run with just one hit in his 3 2/3 innings of relief for the Rays this year with seven... Read More

Aaron Ashby Will Start Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell confirmed that left-hander Aaron Ashby will start on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. The 23-year-old will be making his MLB debut against Chicago, but this will be a bullpen game and Ashby isn't expected to go deep into this ballgame. Therefore, fantasy managers shouldn't be looking his way when filling... Read More

Ryan Weathers Getting Recalled To Start Thursday

San Diego Padres starter Ryan Weathers is expected to be called up from Triple-A Thursday and start against the Cincinnati Reds. The move is expected after starter Dinelson Lamet (forearm) landed on the IL earlier this week. The 21-year-old rookie has posted solid numbers despite underwhelming stuff, registering a 2.47 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 19... Read More

Kenley Jansen Records 20th Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen worked back-to-back days to record his 20th save of the season versus the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Jansen would open the frame by hitting Alex Dickerson and allowing a walk to Buster Posey, but would then record three outs in a row with two strikeouts to secure the... Read More

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 14

The weekly Top 50 Prospects for 2021 Redraft Leagues is back after a one-week hiatus which allowed me to provide an updated Top 250 dynasty league prospects list. When last we met to discuss 2021 redraft prospects, Wander Franco was No. 1 on the list while playing very well at Triple-A and Jesus Sanchez was... Read More

Jose Alvarado Allows Homer, But Hangs On For Save Vs Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado allowed two runs, but held on to collect his third save of the season Tuesday versus the Marlins. Alvarado was called on in the eighth inning to escape a jam left by Connor Brogdon. Alvarado picked up a strikeout to escape trouble and was sent back out for the... Read More

Amir Garrett (RP, CIN) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: It has been far from a banner year for Amir Garrett, but there have been enough struggles and injuries throughout the Cincinnati bullpen for him to be the main high-leverage go-to arm while Lucas Sims and Tejay Antone are on the IL.... Read More

Matt Barnes Strikes Out Side for 18th Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes picked up his 18th save with ease Tuesday, capping a 7-6 Boston victory with three straight strikeouts to set down the Kansas City Royals in order. This marks Barnes' fifth straight appearance without an earned run, and second consecutive without allowing a baserunner. Fantasy managers can expect Barnes... Read More

Alex Reyes Locks Down A Two-Inning Save On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes picked up his 19th save of the season in Tuesday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was called on for two innings this time, and got through both without allowing a run, giving up just one hit and striking out three. Reyes hasn't been getting much work lately, so... Read More

Rafael Montero Takes Loss Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero pitched the sixth inning Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out one. He was saddled with his third loss of the season. All three runs came on a home run from Bo Bichette. Montero could not be further away from where he started the season, when... Read More

Anthony Bender Finally Allows A Run

Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Anthony Bender allowed the first two runs of his major league career in Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Bender tossed one inning, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks, striking out two while throwing three wild pitches. Bender was absolutely all over the place in his inning... Read More

Liam Hendriks Picks Up Save In Shaky Outing

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded his 21st save of the season, but it wasn't easy. Hendriks issued a hit by pitch and walk to go along with one run during his outing, but he was still able to secure the victory for the White Sox. Hendriks has had some shaky outings lately, but... Read More

Evan Marshall Exits Tuesday With Forearm Soreness

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Evan Marshall (forearm) exited Tuesday's game early due to right forearm soreness and is being considered day-to-day, the team announced on Twitter. Marshall had allowed two runs on two hits in 2/3 innings pitched before being replaced by Ryan Burr in the seventh inning. He's been a decent option in... Read More

Indians-Tigers Postponed Tuesday

The contest between the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers has been postponed due to inclement weather on Tuesday. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Wednesday. The pitching matchup between Tigers right-hander Jose Urena and Indians right-hander J.C. Mejia will have to wait until Wednesday. If you haven't already, remove any players from this... Read More