Brad Hand Strikes Out the Side and Picks Up a Save

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand was excellent in the ninth inning of Game 1 of Wednesday's double header. He closed out the Rangers with a perfect 1-2-3 inning in which he struck out all three batters he faced. Hand needed just 13 pitches to lock down a 2-0 win for Cleveland. He sports a 2.35 […]

Greg Holland Designated for Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated Greg Holland for assignment according to Robert Murray of The Athletic. Holland has struggled since the beginning of July, posting an 11.42 ERA with 11 hits and 11 walks to nine strikeouts over 8 2/3 innings of work while going 5-for-8 in save opportunities. There is no word yet on […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver 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 Wednesday, August 7th 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 […]

Adam Ottavino Goes Two Innings To Record Save

New York Yankees reliever Adam Ottavino went two innings at Camden Yards Tuesday night to record his first save with his current club. The former member of the Colorado Rockies surrendered one hit and struck out two in what was a comfortable appearance. The Yankees scored twice in the ninth to make it a more […]

Shawn Kelley To Be Activated Wednesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (biceps) will be activated for Wednesday's game at Cleveland. Kelley has 11 saves on the season and was being used as the primary closer when he went on the injured list, but likely won't be used for saves right away. Manager Chris Woodward said he believed Jose Leclerc earned […]

Pedro Strop Activated from Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (neck) has been activated from the injured list on Tuesday. Strop is back in the bullpen for Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics after missing 10 days due to neck tightness. Craig Kimbrel (knee) and Brandon Kintzler (pectoral) are both sidelined, so Steve Cishek and Strop will get most […]

Brandon Kintzler Lands on Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (pectoral) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He felt discomfort in his pec while pitching against the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Manager Joe Maddon doesn't believe the injury is too serious, so hopefully he'll only be sidelined for the 10 days. Kintzler has been one […]

Jonathan Holder Will Open on Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Holder is scheduled to be the opener for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Holder made a start for the Yankees last season, but it's the first time he's doing it this year. He has a 6.28 ERA, so he's not a favorable fantasy option, even against the Orioles […]

Blake Treinen Surrenders Four Runs In Loss To Cubs

Oakland Athletics reliever Blake Treinen allowed four runs on four hits in 2/3 of an inning during Monday's 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The 31-year-old wasted a strong performance by starter Chris Bassitt. Treinen, who lost the closer role to Liam Hendricks, has struggled to a 4.75 ERA across 43 appearances this season. Treinen […]

Brandon Workman Earns Sixth Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman allowed a base hit and struck out two en route to his sixth save of the season in Monday's 7-5 win over Kansas City. It's the 30-year-old's first save since July 17. Workman has been the best reliever in Boston this year, and it's really not close. Nathan […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, August 6th 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 […]

Jose Leclerc Earns Save Number Seven

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his seventh save of the season Monday in Cleveland. Leclerc allowed a leadoff double to Jose Ramirez but was able to pitch around it and preserve the 1-0 win for Texas. Leclerc has struggled at times this season but appears to be […]

Craig Kimbrel Placed On Injured List

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right knee swelling. The Cubs bullpen has struggled and the loss of Kimbrel won’t help. Steve Cishek is the top candidate for saves with Kimbrel sidelined, but manager Joe Maddon may choose to play the matchups. Cishek is worth a […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, August 5th 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 […]

Kirby Yates Blows A Save

San Diego Padres closer Kirby Yates blew a save and took the loss Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yates came in to get the last out in the eighth but immediately got into trouble in the ninth by letting two of three men reach before Dodgers second baseman Max Muncy cleared the runners with […]

Roberto Osuna Nails Down 25th Save

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna picked up his 25th save of the season in the Astros 3-1 win over the Mariners on Sunday. Osuna has racked up three straight saves since blowing his fourth save of the season last week and carries a 3.07 ERA over his last 15 appearances. The Astros are running away […]

Roberto Osuna Picks Up 25th Save

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna fired a scoreless ninth inning to notch his 25th save in a 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Osuna didn't allow a hit and struck out one in the inning, needing just 14 pitches to get the job done. He has been a bit shaky since the All-Star […]

Yoan Lopez (RP, AZ) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks finally made the decision to remove struggling veteran Greg Holland out of the closer role, choosing to go with the dreaded committee approach. The majority of saves will likely go to Archie Bradley, Yoshi Hirano or Yoan Lopez. Lopez has […]

Anthony Bass (RP, SEA) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Trader Jerry DiPoto dealt the Mariners two strongest relievers, left-hander Roenis Elias and right-hander Hunter Strickland, to the Nationals at the trade deadline. That means there will be a new closer in Seattle, and while it is not the most inspiring option, […]

Edwin Diaz Could Lose Closer Role

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz could be in danger of losing his role as the closing pitcher. Manager Mickey Callaway said they have to be open minded when it comes to the ninth inning. The opposing team has scored on Diaz in four straight appearances. Seth Lugo has been excellent on the mound […]

Sam Tuivailala Named Opener for Sunday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Sam Tuivailala has been named the opener for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Tuivailala will draw the start and pitch an inning or two in this one. Lefty Tommy Milone will pitch a bulk of the innings against Houston. This is not a favorable pitching situation. The Astros offense should be […]

Sam Dyson Placed on Injured List

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Sam Dyson (biceps) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Dyson has been crushed in his first two appearances with the Twins, so maybe a break will be good for him. He's dealing with right biceps tendinitis, so it's unclear how long he's going to be sidelined. Taylor […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, August 4th 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 […]

The Cut List (Week 19) - Time to Let Go?

The trade deadline has come and gone. Arguably only one widely-rostered player, Luke Jackson, became unusable thanks to a trade at the deadline. So not much has changed around here. It's now really getting to that point in the fantasy season where cuts are going to be highly based on statistical needs, which are much […]

Will Smith Strikes Out the Side For 27th Save

San Francisco closer Will Smith picked up his 27th save on Saturday, allowing two hits and striking out three as the Giants beat the Rockies 6 - 5 in Colorado. Only two blown saves on the year, Smith has been lights out in 2019 with a 2.61 ERA and a 37.6% K-rate in 48.1 innings.

Luke Jackson Rebounds After Demotion from Closer

After giving up five runs in his past two appearances, Atlanta reliever Luke Jackson was replaced as the closer by the Braves in favor of trade acquisition Shane Greene. Jackson bounced back with gusto on Saturday night against the visiting Cincinnati Reds in his first appearance since the demotion, striking out the side in the […]

Freddy Peralta Continues Bad Streak

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Freddy Peralta gave up two runs on two hits and three walks in just 2/3 of an inning in Saturday's loss to the Cubs. Peralta was having a good stretch in his new bullpen role with an elite strikeout rate and there was even speculation that he may start splitting some save […]

Jose Alvarado To Make First Rehab Outing Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (oblique) will be making his first rehab outing for the Single-A Charlotte Stone Crabs on Sunday. Alvarado has been on the Injured List since early July with a right oblique strain. Unless he has a setback, he'll likely be back in the big leagues by mid-August. Alvarado started […]

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 to August, where we round that bend towards the home stretch of the fantasy baseball season. You should have a clear idea of team needs, strengths and weaknesses, at this point and looking to address them appropriately. There are likely owners in your […]