Ryan Helsley Notches 11th Save Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley picked up his 11th save of the season in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Orioles. Helsley came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first two outs on strikeouts, allowed a single, and got the final out by inducing a ground […]

Robert Garcia Earns Third Save Of Season Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Robert Garcia earned his third save of the season in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jays. Garcia came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two and shut the door with a 1-2-3 performance, including two strikeouts. Luke Jackson, who leads the team in saves, pitched […]

Hunter Gaddis Back From Bereavement List

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Tuesday that they activated right-hander Hunter Gaddis from the bereavement list and optioned left-hander Joey Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Gaddis will be available for Game 2 of the series in Cleveland against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers after being away from the team for a few […]

A's Acquire Sean Newcomb From Red Sox

The Athletics announced on Tuesday that they acquired left-hander Sean Newcomb from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move to clear space on the 40-man roster, the A's designated left-hander Matt Krook and right-hander Ryan Cusick for assignment. Also, outfielder/first baseman Seth Smith cleared waivers and was outrighted to […]

Daniel Bard Drawing Significant Interest

Free-agent right-handed reliever Daniel Bard threw for around 10 MLB teams a week ago and is drawing significant interest, according to WEEI's Rob Bradford. Bard is particularly drawing attention from some Western division contenders in both the American and National League despite missing all of last year with an elbow injury. The 39-year-old veteran has […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 9

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 9 of the 2025 MLB season. As May comes to a close, sample sizes have begun to stabilize, and there is less noise in the samples. Prospects are getting the call to majors, and there is plenty to discuss. Today's dynasty article […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Alec Bohm, Logan Henderson, Juan Soto, Jeff Hoffman, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 9 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at names like Alec Bohm, Logan Henderson, Juan Soto, and Jeff Hoffman. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 9)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 9 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

Will Vest Secures Sixth Save of the Season

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest closed out his team's 3-1 win over the Giants on Monday afternoon. He gave up a leadoff single to Wilmer Flores but retired three in a row, including a strikeout of LaMonte Wade Jr., to wrap up the Tigers' second straight win. Vest is 4-0 in his 23 games […]

Trevor Megill Locks Down Save No. 10

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill closed out the Red Sox on Monday afternoon to earn his 10th save of the season. He entered to start the ninth with a 3-1 lead but walked a pair and gave up an RBI single to Jarren Duran to make the score 3-2. After intentionally walking Rafael Devers […]

Daniel Palencia Earns Third Straight Save Monday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia picked up his third save in the last seven days in Monday's 3-1 win over the Rockies. Palencia came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 outing with two strikeouts. The 25-year-old seems to have taken over as the team's […]

Felix Bautista Earns Eighth Save Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista picked up his eighth save of the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals. Bautista came on to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three and shut the door with a 1-2-3 inning, including two strikeouts. Much like the entire Orioles team, the 29-year-old has not […]

Ryan Yarbrough Tosses Quality Start, Fans Seven Monday

New York Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough turned in his best start of the season in Monday's 5-1 win over the Angels. Yarbrough pitched six innings, allowing one run on two hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with seven strikeouts. The 33-year-old started the season out of the bullpen but has made four […]

Blue Jays Not Worried About Jeff Hoffman

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman has a 6.04 ERA and three blown saves in his last seven appearances, but manager John Schneider said he's not worried. "Just in talking with him, he's in a good spot," Schneider said. "I think that, you know, the life of a reliever and a high-leverage reliever is […]

Mason Fluharty Could See More High-Leverage Opportunities

The Athletic's Mitch Bannon thinks Toronto Blue Jays rookie left-handed reliever Mason Fluharty could get more opportunities in high-leverage spots with right-hander Yimi Garcia (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list. Fluharty has only 2 1/3 innings of high-leverage work this year, but he's allowed a batting average under .175 to all hitters. The 23-year-old southpaw […]

Porter Hodge "Not Making Progress"

Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever Porter Hodge (oblique) was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 20 with a strained left oblique after missing the first game of their series against the Miami Marlins. Manager Craig Counsell said before the series against the Cincinnati Reds that Hodge was "in a good spot." However, Counsell said […]

A.J. Puk Throwing Out to 75 Feet

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) is throwing out to 75 feet, according to manager Torey Lovullo. It is to be determined when he'll throw a bullpen session, but Puk hasn't had any setbacks to this point as he makes progress from inflammation in his left elbow that has kept him out since April […]

Rangers Not Considering Using Kumar Rocker as Their Closer

Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young and manager Bruce Bochy have both denied a report that the team is considering using right-hander Kumar Rocker (shoulder) as their closer. Rocker is currently on the 15-day injured list with a right-shoulder impingement and hasn't pitched in the big leagues since April 24. The 25-year-old's fastball-slider combination could […]

Jake Cousins Throws Side Session

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Jake Cousins (forearm, pectoral) threw a side session of around 30 pitches on Saturday, according to MLB.com. Imaging on Cousins did not show any significant concerns, and he should continue to build up his arm for a potential return to the Yankees' bullpen at some point in June. In addition […]

Brewers Reinstate DL Hall From 60-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday that they reinstated left-hander DL Hall (lat) from the 60-day injured list and optioned right-hander Logan Henderson to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Hall will be making his 2025 debut for the Brewers when he gets into a game, presumably in more of a long-relief role out of […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (May 26 - June 1)

Welcome back to my weekly Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series for 2025 as we look ahead to the week of May 26 - June 1. In this article, I'll look at players like Lawrence Butler, Brandon Lowe, Yu Darvish, and others. As a reminder of what this article is all about, I like […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 9 as we continue the 2025 season. Today's article examines injured players, including Tanner Houck, Matt Wallner, and Luke Raley, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season well underway, there are several injured players out there who have low […]

Daniel Palencia Records Second Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia was asked to come on in the ninth inning with a three-run lead on Sunday. Palencia had an ugly outing against the Miami Marlins earlier in the week, but has looked better on the mound since then. On Sunday, Palencia tossed a scoreless ninth inning to earn his second […]

Red Sox Designate Sean Newcomb for Assignment

The Boston Red Sox announced on Saturday that they designated left-hander Sean Newcomb for assignment and recalled right-hander Luis Guerrero from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Newcomb gets the boot off the team's 40- man roster after opening the year with an 0-4 record, 3.83 ERA (3.28 FIP) and a 1.75 WHIP with 41 […]

Yimi Garcia Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays are placing right-handed pitcher Yimi Garcia (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays are promoting right-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo. Garcia has not appeared in a game since May 22. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as Garcia could be sidelined […]

Nick Mariano's Week 9 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. And June is around the corner, just like that! Be sure your summertime fantasy agenda isn't filled with regrets by stuffing your cooler filled with waiver heroes to keep you cool, calm, and collected as we surge up the standings. We've got shiny rookies […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 9 (May 26 - June 1)

With Week 8 over, it is time to look ahead to Week 9 and place our FAAB bids. This week, we will highlight several elite speed options in the infield. If you faded speed in your draft, this is your week to get some much-needed production in that category. On the pitching side, we will […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (May 26 - June 1)

In the blink of an eye, we're already near the end of the second month. The fantasy season is 1/3 over for those of you in roto leagues and more than 1/3 over if you're in a head-to-head league. Don't wait too long to make the necessary moves in your leagues, or you'll dig yourself […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 9 (2025)

Injuries, recoveries, saves, blown saves...suspensions! It was another predictably unpredictable week in the bullpens of Major League Baseball. The deeper we get into the baseball season, the more things seem to make sense in some bullpens while others go completely awry. Is there a new closer in Chicago? Is there finally a change in Texas? […]

Edwin Diaz Nails Down Save No. 11

New York Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz nabbed his 11th save of the season in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The hard-throwing righty punched out three batters over a perfect 1 1/3 scoreless innings. Diaz was summoned in the top of the eighth inning to protect a 4-2 Mets lead and struck out […]