H2H Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 4

Another wild and wacky week in MLB, though it was tamer than the week before. Any week that a new team doesn't disappear from the schedule after a COVID outbreak is a good week, right? We're still at the point of the season where the waiver wire is littered with positional players who are excelling […]

The Cut List (Week 4) - Time to Let Go?

The season is about one-quarter over for the luckiest teams, who have played up to 14 games out of 60. Meanwhile, the Cardinals have played all of five. If only you could have known beforehand which teams would be asymmetrically affected by the current health situation. But while we're dealing with small samples, they represent […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to another fun waiver-wire weekend here at RotoBaller. We're balancing more than ever before when it comes to analyzing players, what with postponed games, shortened doubleheaders, expanded rosters, teams in quarantine, and a sprint-style season. Keep your head on a swivel! We're […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 10th 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 […]

Seth Lugo Converts Third Save On Sunday

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo converted his third save of the season on Sunday in the Mets' 4-2 win over the Marlins. Lugo was called on to pitch the ninth inning and allowed just one walk and struck out one in his one inning of work. On the season, Lugo boasts a 2.00 […]

Amir Garrett (RP, CIN) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues/Saves + Holds Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Cincinnati Reds have had plenty of things going for them to start the 2020 season, but bullpen performance has not been one of them, with Lucas Sims and Amir Garrett being the only two relievers with ERA below 5.06, which […]

Scott Barlow Earns His First Save On Sunday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow picked up his first save of the year on Sunday, closing out a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. He pitched a perfect ninth inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out two. The team's primary closer Trevor Rosenthal was unavailable for the game as he closed […]

Yoshihisa Hirano Could Face Live Batters Soon

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano has been throwing bullpen sessions at the Mariners spring training facility in Peoria, Arizona as he continues to build up after testing positive for COVID-19. Greg Johns of MLB reports that Hirano should be transitioning to Tacoma soon to face live batters. As of now, the timetable for Hirano's […]

Taylor Williams Gets Thirds Save Sunday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Taylor Williams pitched 1 1/3 shut out innings allowing one hit and struck out three batters in his third save on Sunday. The Mariners have been alternating between Williams and Dan Altavilla for save opportunities since Yoshihisa Hirano has been out due to COVID-19. Altavilla imploded on Sunday giving up three […]

Jorge Lopez Claimed Off Waivers By Orioles

Right-handed pitcher Jorge Lopez has been claimed off the waiver wire by the Baltimore Orioles after having been designated for assignment by the Royals on Friday. Lopez appeared just once out of relief this season and allowed two runs on three hits. He scuffled mightily last season with Kansas City across 39 appearances (18 starts), […]

Luis Perdomo Tabbed For Start Tuesday, Role Unknown

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Luis Perdomo has been announced as the starter for Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers. Although having been a starter in the past, just one of Perdomo’s 50 appearances over the past two years have been as the starter, so it’s well within the realm of possibility that he is merely […]

Astros Add Brooks Raley To Injury-Depleted Staff

Left-handed pitcher Brooks Raley has been claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros after having been designated for assignment by the Reds earlier in the week. Houston’s bullpen issues have been exacerbated by elbow injuries to Roberto Osuna and Chris Devenski, which have forced rookies and inexperienced arms into key situations. Raley was back on […]

Sean Doolittle Not A Fantasy Option At This Stage

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle has been open about not yet having answers to correct what has gone wrong for him on the hill in 2020. With Daniel Hudson now entrenched as the team’s closer moving forward, Doolittle -- who yielded two home runs Saturday to bring his ERA to 18.00 -- is no […]

Scott Barlow Records First Save Of Season Sunday

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Scott Barlow notched his second career save and first of the season Sunday against Minnesota. While the outing was impressive for Barlow, it’s actually more noteworthy that he got the ball in front of Ian Kennedy, who seems to have been officially supplanted in the ninth-inning role by Trevor Rosenthal. […]

Pirates-Cardinals Series Cancelled Due To COVID-19 Concerns

The upcoming series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals that was scheduled for Monday-Wednesday has been officially cancelled as the Cardinals continue to work through the positive COVID-19 tests that have dismantled their 2020 season. Monday’s contest had already been wiped out, but now the whole series will be tabled, making it at […]

Zach Britton Takes His First Loss Of The Season

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zach Britton was tagged with the loss on Sunday, allowing a walk-off run against the Rays on Sunday. Britton failed to generate a single whiff over his 19 pitches, and a pair of hard-hit balls allowed the Rays to drive in the winning run. Sunday’s loss breaks a 68-appearance streak […]

Latest Cardinals Tests Come Back Negative

The St. Louis Cardinals have been tested recently and they've come back negative, according to Jon Heyman. The team hasn't played since July 29 after a COVID-19 outbreak hit their roster. The league has reportedly postponed their game on Monday against the Pirates, though perhaps there's a chance they can play sometime this coming week.

Craig Kimbrel Works Scoreless Inning In Simulated Game

Chicago Cubs reliever Craig Kimbrel worked a scoreless inning in a simulated game at Wrigley Field. Kimbrel threw 11 pitches, allowing one hit and striking out two batters. Manager David Ross said that he looked "more like the Craig we've seen flashes of", as he generated more swing-and-miss stuff. Ross also said that the team […]

Jarlin Garcia Activated From Injured List, Available Sunday

San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Jarlin Garcia has been reinstated off of the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s contest against the Dodgers. Garcia made 53 appearances last season out of relief for Miami, producing a 3.02 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP. He was particularly difficult to hit at pitcher’s friendly Marlins Park, where he […]

Rays Put Oliver Drake On IL, Activate Manuel Margot

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Oliver Drake landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to biceps tendinitis in his throwing arm. With Drake down, outfielder Manuel Margot was cleared to return from the bereavement list, entering the starting lineup and playing center field in his first game back. Drake has served as the Rays’ […]

Oliver Drake Hits IL With Biceps Tendinitis

Tampa Bay Rays have placed reliever Oliver Drake on the 10-day IL with right biceps tendinitis, and have recalled right-hander Ryan Thompson in a corresponding move. Drake converted two early saves for the Rays this season before giving up runs in three-straight outings, raising his ERA to 3.38 on the year. Nick Anderson owners can […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 9th 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates for Week 4

Injuries are commonplace in all sports. Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this […]

Jeurys Familia Regresses on Saturday Against Marlins

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia turned in a rough appearance in the Mets 8-4 win over the Marlins on Saturday. In just 2/3 innings pitched, Familia walked three of the five batters he faced, allowed one hit, and two earned runs. Familia now owns a bloated 5.68 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 6 […]

Raisel Iglesias Nails Down Second Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 4-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Iglesias struck out two on the way to earning his second save of the season. It has been slow going in the early portion of the season for Iglesias, who has only received two […]

Trevor Gott Earns Fourth Save Of Season Saturday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Trevor Gott picked up his fourth save of the season in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers. Gott pitched a scoreless ninth inning with no hits and a walk with no strikeouts. He has now converted all four of his save opportunities with a 1.80 ERA and two strikeouts over […]

Anthony Bass Nails Down Third Save

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass pitched a clean ninth inning in the team's 2-1 win over the Red Sox Saturday, earning his third save of the year. He only needed eight pitches for the save, and he's now gone 6 1/3 scoreless innings to start the season. The right-hander doesn't have a prototypical power […]

Rafael Montero Delivers Second Straight Save

Texas Rangers right-hander Rafael Montero has now reeled off saves in back-to-back contests, seemingly having taken over the closer’s role with Jose Leclerc on the injured list. Prior to Friday, Montero had never recorded a save in his career, but he has retired all six batters that he has faced in the ninth. After being […]

Josh Hader Untouched In 2020, But Few Chances Had

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader has allowed just one baserunner through his team’s first 12 games. The issue is that Hader has pitched in just three innings combined of those contests, having earned two saves with three strikeouts to his credit. An elite closing option, Hader has been little utilized, even as he has not […]

Miguel Castro Locks Down First Save Of 2020

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Miguel Castro worked the ninth inning of Saturday's win over the Nationals, picking up his first save of the season. While it’s unclear if Castro has permanently supplanted right-hander Cole Sulser, he has now compiled 10 strikeouts across 7 ⅓ scoreless innings out of relief this season. A stalwart of the Baltimore […]