Keynan Middleton Gets A Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Keynan Middleton got a turn to close out a game Thursday, finishing off the second half of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles with an easy seventh inning. This is Middleton's second save of the year, but he is not currently a favorite to continue to receive those opportunities. Rafael Montero […]

Emmanuel Clase Locks Down Third Save

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase recorded his third save of the season as he allowed one hit and one unearned run while striking out one in the ninth of Thursday's 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. Clase allowed two runners in this one, but neither were really his fault as Luis Robert got […]

James Karinchak Throws Eighth Inning Thursday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak pitched a scoreless eighth inning while striking out two in Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The Indians opted to use Emmanuel Clase for the save once again. It is anyone's guess who will eventually be the closer for the Indians, but it should be noted that Clase […]

Dylan Floro Struggles In A Save Opportunity

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro struggled in the ninth inning of Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Floro was called upon for the save after Yimi Garcia threw 25 pitches on Wednesday night and was not available on Thursday. Floro came into a 6-5 game and allowed two singles followed by a walk to […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the April 14th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Rafael Montero Does Not Receive The Save Opportunity Thursday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero has blown three saves in the opening weeks of the 2021 season, and on Thursday he did not receive another opportunity in the first game of the doubleheader. Montero was brought into the game in the sixth inning, and threw a scoreless frame as the set-up man for Kendall […]

Kendall Graveman Gets Another Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman threw a clean inning in the first half of a doubleheader against the Orioles to collect his second save of the season. Graveman has been outstanding in the early part of the year, and this save is most notable because Rafael Montero entered in the sixth inning ahead of […]

Mets-Phillies Thursday Matinee Postponed

The Thursday afternoon game between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to weather after a brief rain delay. It will be made up on June 25 as part of a doubleheader. Managers in daily fantasy leagues should make adjustments as necessary if lineups did not lock prior to the game […]

Daniel Bard Struggles In Non-Save Situation

Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard allowed one run on a pair of hits with a walk and a strikeout in the Rockies 4-2 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday. Bard entered the game in the eighth inning with the Rockies trailing 3-2. He served up a solo home run to second baseman Zach McKinstry to […]

Edwin Diaz Makes Quick Work Of The Phillies

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz worked a clean ninth inning on Wednesday to preserve the Mets' 5-1 win over the Phillies. Though it was not a save situation, Diaz was called upon to get the final three outs of the contest. Diaz struck out two batters and allowed no hits or walks in his […]

Jake McGee Earns Sixth Save Of Season Wednesday

San Francisco Giants closer Jake McGee earned his league-leading sixth save of the season in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Reds. McGee came on to pitch the ninth inning up by three and pitched a scoreless inning, allowing just a two-out single and recording a strikeout for the final out. McGee has been stellar for […]

Tyler Rogers Earns Sixth Hold Of Season Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers picked up his sixth hold of the season in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Reds. Rogers pitched a scoreless eighth inning, giving up no hits and a walk with no strikeouts. The side-armer has pitched well this season, compiling a 1.13 ERA with seven strikeouts over eight innings […]

Logan Webb Pitches Scoreless Inning Out Of Bullpen Wednesday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb pitched a 1-2-3 seventh inning with a strikeout in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Reds. The 24-year-old has spent his career with the Giants as a starter and has made two starts this season, but had a 5.23 ERA to show at the end of them. Per manager Gabe […]

Bryan Garcia Records Second Save On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Bryan Garcia was thrust into a tough position in Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. Garcia came in during the ninth inning with the bases loaded and no outs as the Tigers held a 6-3 lead. Jose Cisnero, who began the ninth inning, had loaded the bases without recording an out. […]

Yimi Garcia Locks Down A Tough Save On Wednesday

Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia locked down a tough save in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Atlanta Braves. Garcia pitched a perfect 10th inning. With a one-run lead, Garcia retired Ronald Acuna Jr., Freddie Freeman and Marcell Ozuna in order to lead the Marlins to a series win over the Braves with a chance for the […]

Jose De Leon Heading To Bullpen

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jose De Leon will be shifted to the bullpen this week to accommodate the return of Sonny Gray (back) from the injured list. Gray will be activated to start against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Gray was placed on the injured list at the beginning of the season after developing back spasms […]

Albert Abreu Optioned To Alternate Site

New York Yankees relief pitcher Albert Abreu was optioned to the team's alternate site following Wednesday's game, the team announced on Twitter. Abreu has appeared in two games this season, allowing one run on two walks with three strikeouts in two innings of work. Abreu has shown he can be a high-strikeout starting pitcher in […]

Orioles-Mariners Game Wednesday Postponed Due To Rain

The Baltimore Orioles-Seattle Mariners game scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed due to rain, according to Joe Trezza of MLB.com. The Orioles and Mariners will now play a doubleheader on Thursday, with the first game beginning at 12:35 pm ET.

Anthony Castro Pitches Two Shutout Innings In Season Debut

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Castro threw two innings of relief on Wednesday afternoon during the club's 5-4 win against the New York Yankees. The right-hander had been recalled earlier in the day to take the place of injured reliever Julian Merryweather (oblique strain). Castro did not allow a hit or a walk over two […]

Dellin Betances Could Be Sidelined For A While

New York Mets right-handed reliever Dellin Betances (shoulder) won't travel with the team for their upcoming road trip against Colorado and Chicago, despite the fact that he is eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday. Betances has not yet started throwing, suggesting he will be sidelined well beyond the minimum 10 days after […]

Julian Merryweather Placed On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. Merryweather came on in the eighth inning of Tuesday's game, but was unable to come back out for the ninth as he was reportedly dealing with hip irritation. Tim Mayza wound up pitching the […]

Jake McGee Earns Fifth Save Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants closer Jake McGee picked up his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Reds. McGee entered to pitch the ninth inning up by a run and faced four batters, walking one and striking out two to close the door. The Giants have turned to McGee frequently in the […]

Yusmeiro Petit Earns Third Win Of Season

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Yusmeiro Petit got one out to escape a jam and the offense rewarded him with his league-leading third win of the season. Petit has been a solid arm for a few years in the A's bullpen, but he's not someone to chase in fantasy. Wins are a tough stat to predict […]

Hirokazu Sawamura Continues To Pitch Well

Boston Red Sox reliever Hirokazu Sawamura had another scoreless outing on Tuesday, pitching a 1-2-3 seventh inning in the Red Sox's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. This was Sawamura's fifth straight scoreless appearance to open the season, and he has been a major part of one of the best bullpens in baseball. His 1:1 […]

Hector Neris Blows Save Versus Mets In Extra Innings

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris allowed two runs in 1/3 of an inning pitched to blow a save in game one of a doubleheader with the Mets. This was a tricky save chance as it was in extra innings - of a seven-inning doubleheader - so a runner started the inning on second. That […]

Jhoulys Chacin Pitches Decently Well In Long Relief On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin allowed one run on four hits with two strikeouts and two walks over 2 1/3 innings in a 7-0 shutout loss to the Dodgers. Chacin came on in relief of starter Antonio Senzatela, who was hit hard by the Dodgers to open the game. Chacin did a halfway decent job […]

John Curtiss Earns The Win On Tuesday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher John Curtiss earned a win in relief in Tuesday's 14-6 annihilation of the Atlanta Braves. Curtiss pitched 1 2/3 innings, allowing just one hit while striking out two. Curtiss came in to pitch the fifth inning, then was only allowed to get the first two outs of the sixth despite having […]

Cesar Valdez Earns Second Win Of Season Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cesar Valdez picked up the win in Tuesday's Game Two 7-6 win over the Mariners. Valdez came on in the seventh inning with no outs and the game tied. He allowed a leadoff single, but then retired the next three hitters with a strikeout. The O's were able to walk it […]

Greg Holland Earns First Save After Rocky Ninth Inning

It wasn't pretty, but Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland converted his first save of the year on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Holland entered the game in the eighth inning to relieve a struggling Wade Davis, then went on to have his own struggles in the ninth. In total, Holland pitched […]

James Karinchak Records Save Tuesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak recorded his first save of the season against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night. Karinchak recorded a 1-2-3 inning while striking out one. This once again complicates things in the Indians pen as now Nick Wittgren, Emmanuel Clase, and Karinchak have all recorded saves for the Indians in the […]