Mychal Givens Making Progress

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Mychal Givens (back) is making good progress from his lower back strain after landing on the 10-day injured list on June 17. It's an injury that had been bothering him since before his placement on the injured list. Givens was able to play catch on Tuesday and has also been going […]

Liam Hendriks Records 19th Save

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded his 19th save of the season on Wednesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hendriks was called upon to protect a one-run lead and worked a 1-2-3 inning with one strikeout. Hendriks has been everything that the White Sox expected when they signed him to a large contract this offseason […]

Stefan Crichton Designated For Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated relief pitcher Stefan Crichton for assignment on Wednesday. Outfielder Nick Heath was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Crichton was one of the team's primary high-leverage relievers early on in the year, but he's had a dreadful season overall. Over 29 appearances, he's suffered four losses while posting a […]

Daniel Ponce de Leon Placed On Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Daniel Ponce de Leon (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right shoulder discomfort. Right-hander Seth Elledge was recalled from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Ponce de Leon left his outing against the Detroit Tigers early on Tuesday with the shoulder discomfort. The 29-year-old has been […]

Twins Sign Nick Vincent To Minors Deal

The Minnesota Twins have reached an agreement with relief pitcher Nick Vincent on a minor league deal. The veteran reliever was cut by the Texas Rangers on Tuesday and already has a new home. He posted a 4.11 ERA and 22/7 K/BB ratio over 15 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season. Possibly, Vincent gets a […]

Updated Top 250 Dynasty Baseball Prospects

Today, we refresh our Top 250 dynasty fantasy baseball prospects list at RotoBaller, which was last updated back in March. Providing accurate prospect valuations is a difficult job at any time, but the pandemic made it an even more challenging gig over the past 12-16 months. The 2020 minor league season was entirely wiped out […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Struggles Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga was charged with the loss in Tuesday's defeat to the Kansas City Royals. The normally sharp Loaisiga came into the game in the eighth inning and was noticeably off, picking up two strikeouts but allowing four runs on five hits in the frame. Despite the subpar effort, those […]

Greg Holland Earns His Fifth Save On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland closed out Tuesday's 6-5 win over the New York Yankees to record his fifth save of the year. Holland pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two. He has now closed out each of the team's last three wins, two of […]

Kendall Graveman Locks Down Sixth Save Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman recorded his sixth save of the year Tuesday, setting down all three Colorado Rockies he faced. He struck out one batter. Graveman had been shaky since returning from the injured list, but Tuesday was a reminder of how dominant he can be. Graveman now has a 1.25 ERA and […]

Mickey Jannis Called Up To Orioles Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles called up pitcher Mickey Jannis from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. It will be the 33-year-old knuckeballer's first big-league experience in his career. Known mostly for a slow-motion video of his knuckleball from this spring training, Jannis has pitched well this season with Norfolk, compiling a 2.92 ERA through 24 2/3 innings pitched. […]

Jordan Romano Picks Up Fourth Save

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano closed out the team's 2-1 win over the Marlins on Tuesday for his fourth save of the season. The right-hander served up a leadoff single to Starling Marte, but he was caught stealing shortly after before Romano got a strikeout and a pop out to end the game. […]

Daniel Ponce de Leon Exits Tuesday’s Game Early

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon was removed from Tuesday's game against the Tigers with shoulder discomfort. He allowed one run on one hit across 1/3 of an inning before exiting. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time and the 29-year-old is considered day-to-day. Ponce de Leon has struggled this […]

Yimi Garcia Takes His Sixth Loss Of The Season

Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia took his sixth loss of the season on Tuesday, falling to 3-6 on the year. Garcia was brought into a 1-1 tie and quickly made sure to make it 2-1 Blue Jays, allowing one run on two hits, then watching the Marlins go down quietly in the bottom of the […]

Nate Pearson Placed On The Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson (groin) was placed on the minor league injured list with a right groin strain. Before the injury, the Blue Jays top pitching prospect posted back-to-back solid outings at Triple-A, allowing two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out nine across 11 innings. There is no timetable for […]

Pedro Baez Throws 20 Pitches Tuesday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Pedro Baez (shoulder) threw 20 pitches off a mound on Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to manager Dusty Baker. It's a positive step for Baez, who still has yet to make his debut with the team in 2021 after spending the first seven years of his career with the […]

Hansel Robles Takes The Loss Tuesday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Hansel Robles struggled in Tuesday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Robles entered a tie game in the ninth and put two men on the basepaths after getting an out, then surrendering a three-run homer. It's frustrating, as the former Angel had put together a strong month of June, with a 1.00 […]

Amir Garrett Picks Up Fourth Save

Cincinnati Reds left-handed reliever Amir Garrett picked up just his fourth save of the season on Tuesday when he allowed a hit and struck out one in his inning of work in the 10-7 win over the Minnesota Twins. Lucas Sims blew the lead in the eighth inning, allowing Garrett to enter with a lead […]

Michael Kopech Throws Bullpen Session On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) threw off flat ground and also threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Manager Tony La Russa said that Kopech will throw another bullpen session on Wednesday and it's a possibility that he will throw a simulated game this weekend. Kopech has been sidelined since May 26 with a […]

Darren O'Day, Justin Wilson To Begin Rehab Assignments Tuesday

New York Yankees relievers Darren O'Day (shoulder) and Justin Wilson (hamstring) have both been cleared to begin rehab assignments Tuesday. O'Day has been long tossing and getting mound work in while Wilson threw a bullpen session on Sunday. Both players have been sidelined for at least 20 games, so they'll likely require a more lengthy […]

Tejay Antone Activated Off Injured List On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been sidelined for a couple of weeks due to right forearm inflammation. However, Antone was able to get through a few bullpen sessions without any issues and will return on Tuesday. He has been excellent with […]

Dellin Betances Continues Rehab Assignment In Triple-A

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) will have his rehab assignment moved to Triple-A. He tossed two scoreless appearances out of his three outings in Class-A. However, one of them he did allow five earned runs, which is alarming. Despite that, the Mets are in desperate need of arms out of the bullpen. […]

Champ or Chump: Sammy Long

With news breaking that Wander Franco would make his much-anticipated big league debut tonight, we're reminded what fantasy managers look for in a rookie. We want advanced physical tools, including power and speed for hitters and sexy velocity and spin rate numbers for pitchers. We look for strong MiLB performances as well. We want guys […]

Emmanuel Clase Throws Perfect Eighth Inning Monday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase threw a perfect eighth inning with one strikeout in Monday's 4-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Clase started the eighth inning in a 4-0 game and recorded a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. It was a non-save situation, but these are the exact type of spots fantasy players want […]

Blue Jays Sign John Axford To Minors Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran relief pitcher John Axford to a minor league deal on Monday. Axford hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2018, but he was throwing 97/98 mph for Team Canada, and the Toronto bullpen can use all the help they can get. The right-hander will throw in Florida and then […]

Edwin Diaz Locks Down 15th Save On Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz locked down his 15th save of the year on Monday night, striking out one in one perfect inning of work in a 4-2 Game 1 win over the Braves. Diaz has looked good over nine appearances this month, posting a 2.35 ERA and converting 6-of-7 save opportunities while […]

Tyler Clippard Scheduled For Bullpen Session Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Tyler Clippard (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. He was shut down earlier in the season with a capsule sprain in his right shoulder. The 36-year-old also underwent a "small knee procedure" in May. Clippard has to pitch this season and will require a rehab assignment before being […]

Matt Strahm Should Move To Bullpen Sessions Soon

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Matt Strahm (knee) has rejoined the big league team after spending the first two months of the season rehabbing after undergoing patellar tendon surgery on his right knee last October. Strahm has been playing catch and should move to bullpen sessions soon. However, it's likely to be a slow buildup […]

Drew Pomeranz Throws Bullpen Session

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (lat) threw a bullpen session for the first time since he sustained tightness in his left lat. Pomeranz was nearing a return from a shoulder impingement last month before he suffered his lat injury. Manager Jayce Tingler said Pomeranz would throw at least one more bullpen session before […]

Jeurys Familia Placed On Injured List Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday night with a right hip impingement, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Familia last pitched on Sunday, where he allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two in 2/3 innings of work against […]

Robert Gsellman Expected Out Until August With Torn Lat

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (lat) is expected to be out until at least August with a torn lat, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Gsellman was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day with what was originally announced as a lat strain, but now he's expected to miss six […]