Raisel Iglesias Dealing with Biceps Issue

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (biceps) is likely going to be sidelined for a few days. Iglesias is dealing with tightness in his biceps, so he's not expected to pitch for a few days. Amir Garrett, Michael Lorenzen, and Jared Hughes are the candidates to get save chances. This injury appears to be minor, […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Writing "Week 20" into baseball articles always gives me an existential crisis -- time really flies. One blink of the eye and suddenly you've missed two three-homer games, just like that! Head-to-head playoffs are on the horizon and every little stat matters, that's the […]

Joe Jimenez (RP, DET) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Perennial closer-in-waiting Joe Jimenez is waiting no more, as the 24-year-old has been given the Tiger's job after the trade of Shane Greene to Atlanta. Jimenez has had an up and down season, being removed from his setup role twice in 2019, only a year […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 20

Today's piece covers a set of players who either should not be available on waivers or will return back there soon. Most of the earlier editions of this recurring buy or sell article have included several universally owned players whose values have been manipulated enough by early-season performances. Unfortunately, as we get deeper into the year, the […]

Anthony Bass (RP, SEA) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: What happened to the line of arms that were complicating Anthony Bass's road to high-leverage innings for the Seattle Mariners? Well, they traded Roenis Elias and Hunter Strickland, guys like Austin Adams are bound to the IL, and other competition like Cory Gearrin and […]

Top 30 Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (Week 20 update)

In some ways, it feels like the 2019 baseball season just began. But here we are, looking at less than a month’s worth of minor league baseball remaining before the regular season is over. So how do we deal with the crushing sadness that’s descending upon us? How about we take a look at the […]

Carlos Martinez Gets Two Outs and His 12th Hold on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez got the last two outs of Saturday's win, earning his 12th save of the year. Martinez faced two batters, threw six pitches, and locked down a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Martinez has been solid but unspectacular as closer, saving 12 games and posting a 3.48 ERA. He […]

Craig Kimbrel Won't Return When First Eligible

Chicago Cubs reliever Craig Kimbrel is expected to join the club on their road trip to Philadelphia next week, but won't be activated on Wednesday when first eligible. The 31-year-old was shelved last week with knee inflammation, and the Cubs are proceeding with caution with their midseason acquisition by not rushing him back to action. […]

Luke Weaver Throws First Bullpen Session Since Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver threw 10 pitches before Friday's game against the Dodgers in his first bullpen session since hitting the shelf in May with a UCL sprain. Before injured, Weaver was in the midst of a resurgent season after being traded to Arizona in the deal for Paul Goldschmidt, with a 3.02 […]

Wilmer Font Named Starter for Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Wilmer Font will draw the start versus the New York Yankees on Saturday. Jacob Waguespack was expected to draw the start, but he will come out of the bullpen in this one. Font will act as an opener and pitch the first inning or two of this one. This is not […]

Chad Green Named Opener for Saturday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green has been named the opener for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Masahiro Tanaka was scheduled to pitch, but he'll be pushed back until Sunday. Green will pitch the first inning or two and then hand the ball off to someone else. It's unclear who the Yankees […]

Jonathan Holder Lands on Injured List

New York Yankees pitcher Jonathan Holder (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Holder is dealing with right shoulder inflammation, so he could be sidelined multiple weeks. He has a 6.31 ERA in 34 games (one start) with the Yankees this season. Stephen Tarpley has been recalled to take his spot […]

Michael Lorenzen (SP/RP, CIN) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: There is a lot to say about Cincinnati Reds reliever Michael Lorenzen, as he is a man of many talents. As an asset on offense, "Mikey Biceps" has accumulated three stolen bases and a .273/.333 BA/OBP combo, and on the mound he's been one […]

Scott Oberg Lit Up In Non-Save Situation

Colorado Rockies closer Scott Oberg did what most closers do when they are forced to pitch in a non-save situation. He got shelled. Oberg was called in on Friday to close out the game against the Padres while the Rockies were already trailing 3-1, and he promptly had his worst appearance all season. It was […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 20 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes of getting an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Carlos Martinez Earns a Win With a Four-Out Appearance

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez rebounded well on Friday, picking up a win in a four-out appearance. Martinez threw 1 1/3 innings, allowing just one walk. He threw 18 pitches, seven balls and 11 strikes. He improved to 3-2 and lowered his ERA to 3.56. He hasn't quite been the lights out closer the […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, 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 […]

Kyle Barraclough Claimed by Giants

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough has been claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants on Friday. He was designated for assignment by the Nats after posting a 6.66 ERA through 33 appearances. He has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento, but is under team control through 2021. Barraclough doesn't have any fantasy value right […]

Brandon Workman Secures Seventh Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman struck two of the three batters he faced en route to his seventh save of the season in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Angels. He's off to a good start in August, posting four consecutive scoreless outings, while notching two saves and a 5/0 K/BB. Workman seems to […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 19 Waiver Wire

The trade deadline shook the fantasy baseball world, so this week wasn't going to be nearly as important, but there were still plenty of things going on around the league that need to be looked at. There were injuries this week, and there were key roster moves. One team more or less just got a […]

Brad Hand Earns a Four-Out Save on Thursday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand picked up a four-out save on Thursday, locking down a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Hand allowed two hits and two walks, throwing 31 pitches but ultimately earning his 29th save of the year. He inherited a base runner in the eighth inning but did not allow him to […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, 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 […]

Austin Brice Activated from Injured List

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Austin Brice (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Brice missed three weeks due to a mild flexor strain in his right forearm. He's posting a 1.88 ERA in 38 1/3 innings with Miami this season. Brice could be mixed in for save chances down the stretch. […]

Brad Brach Signs Deal with Mets

New York Mets relief pitcher Brad Brach should give the organization some much-needed depth in the bullpen. Brach was released by the Chicago Cubs earlier this week after posting a 6.13 ERA through 42 appearances. The former All-Star had a rough time in Chicago, but hopefully a change of scenery will help. He's likely going […]

Jose Castillo Activated, Adrian Morejon To IL

The San Diego Padres activated reliever Jose Castillo (forearm) from the 60-day injured list and placed reliever Adrian Morejon (shoulder) on the 15-day IL. Castillo’s next pitch will be his first in 2019 as he’s battled forearm issues since spring training. The 23-year-old was a stud from the bullpen last season with a 3.29 ERA, […]

Nathan Eovaldi Has Bittersweet Appearance On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Nathan Eovaldi went two innings and surrendered the game-tying run in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game that was suspended at a 4-4 tie in the 10th inning. Eovaldi fanned five hitters but also allowed three hits in the outing. Things haven't gone as planned for the 29-year-old since returning […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 19)

The trade deadline came and went with a flurry of moves but there were few big deals as many playoff contenders refused to part with top prospects and most sellers refused to give away players for limited value in return. Still, the trade deadline impacted a few prospects. Infielder Willi Castro fell off the list […]

Digger Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 19

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Thursday, August 8th 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 […]

Carlos Martinez Blows a Save and Takes a Loss on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez blew a save on Wednesday and took the loss. He got just one out while allowing a run on two hits. A Russell Martin two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth led to Martinez's third blown save and second loss, evening his record at 2-2. […]