Royals In Sell Mode As Deadline Approaches

The Kansas City Royals, who traded catcher Martin Maldonado to the Cubs on Monday, are in sell mode with the July 31 trade deadline approaching. According to a source, the focus will be on moving outfielder Billy Hamilton, reliever Jake Diekman, first baseman Lucas Duda and closer Ian Kennedy. Hamilton and Kennedy are the bigger […]

Ryan Brasier Sent Down

The Boston Red Sox optioned relief pitcher Ryan Brasier to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday and called up pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez from Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Brasier has struggled big time after excelling in a late-inning role in 2018, as he's 2-3 on the season with a 4.24 ERA. He gave up three earned runs […]

Cardinals Open To Trading Carlos Martinez

The St. Louis Cardinals are "open" to trading closer Carlos Martinez. The Cardinals would also be willing to consider trading young outfielders such as Lane Thomas and Tyler O'Neill, who has been hot of late. C-Mart has adapted well to a relief role with the Cardinals and has a nice 2.18 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, five […]

Jalen Beeks To Serve As Bulk Guy Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays called up pitcher Jalen Beeks on Tuesday to serve as the bulk pitcher behind opener Ryne Stanek against the division-rival Yankees. Outfielder Guillermo Heredia was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Beeks has been excellent for the Rays this year, going 5-0 with a 2.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and […]

Hector Rondon To Serve As Opener Tuesday

Houston Astros pitcher Hector Rondon will serve as the opener Tuesday when the team takes on the Angels in Anaheim. After 396 appearances in the major leagues, Rondon will take the mound in the first inning to start the game. Rondon is having a solid season but is posting a 6.75 ERA over his last […]

Luke Jackson Locks Down 17th Save On Monday

Atlanta Braves closer Luke Jackson struck out two batters and did not allow a baserunner as he picked up his 17th save during a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. The 27-year-old has fared well out of the bullpen this season as he owns a 2.87 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 64/18 K/BB […]

Ian Kennedy Locks Down His 14th Save

Kansas City Royals closer Ian Kennedy pitched his way through an exciting ninth inning at home on Monday to nail down his 14th save of the season. Kennedy scattered a hit and a walk amongst his three outs, but a double play erased the threat before it could allow the game to get tied up. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Tuesday, July 16th 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 […]

Brad Hand Gives Up a Run But Earns a Save on Monday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand earned his 25th save on Monday despite allowing a run. He ended up giving up the one run on two hits but struck out two. He closed out an 8-6 victory for Cleveland and moved his ERA to 2.29. Even if Cleveland acquires bullpen help, Hand's hold on the ninth […]

Aroldis Chapman Blows Save As Yankees Lose

The New York Yankees were one strike away from winning their 60th game of the season and extending their AL East lead over the Tampa Bay Rays Monday night before it all went south. With All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman on the mound, the road team scored three runs in the ninth with a three-run blast. […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Start Rehab Wednesday Or Thursday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) is expected to begin his minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday or Thursday with Triple-A Pawtucket. Eovaldi is getting close to a return after going on the shelf in April with elbow issues. He's had a setback along the way but could become the team's closer later this […]

Ken Giles Throws Monday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (arm) threw on the field on Monday. His session went "well," but he isn't available on Monday night and will need to throw off a mound before he returns to game action. The hard-throwing closer has nerve irritation in his arm from a massage and could be out another […]

Phillies, Nationals Interested In Mychal Givens

The Philadelphia Phillies like Baltimore Orioles closer Mychal Givens, according to industry chatter, and the Orioles have him in play as the trade deadline approaches. Philly will be scouting Givens this week after he has performed better of late. He has given up one run in his last six outings over seven innings and has […]

Brewers Talking About Will Smith

The Milwaukee Brewers are "engaged" in trade conversations about San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith, according to sources. Milwaukee already has one of the most dominant closers in the game in Josh Hader, but acquiring Smith would give the Brewers another excellent late left-inning arm. Back in San Fran, a Smith departure might turn their […]

Hansel Robles Posting 0.55 ERA Over Last 15 Appearances

Los Angeles Angels closer Hansel Robles notched his 13th save of the season Sunday in the Angels 6-3 win. The team is playing inspired baseball right now and Robles is taking full advantage. Robles has seven saves since June 1 and has a 0.55 ERA over his last 15 appearances. He has 19 strikeouts over […]

Tampa Bay Rays Concede Perfect Game In Last Inning

The Tampa Bay Rays held a combined no-hitter through eight innings on Sunday but couldn’t close the deal. Pitcher Ryan Yarbrough gave up a single to Hanser Alberto to start the inning, and the cookie crumbled from there. Oliver Drake followed, allowing a bloop single and gifting an earned run to Yarbrough. The Rays still won […]

Eduardo Nunez Designated For Assignment

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez has been designated for assignment, announced the team on Monday. They also optioned pitcher Hector Velazquez to Triple-A Pawtucket and recalled pitcher Ryan Weber and utility man Sam Travis. Nunez hasn't been of much use this year for Boston, hitting .228 with a .548 OPS. They'll have 10 days […]

Brandon Workman, Matt Barnes Post Scoreless Innings

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman pitched a perfect inning in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Dodgers. The 30-year-old needed just 16 pitches to punch out all three hitters he faced. Workman has allowed just two runs in his last 16 2/3 innings of work. He's 8-1 on the year with a 1.74 ERA […]

A.J. Minter Earns Fifth Save Of The Season On Sunday

Atlanta Braves reliever A.J. Minter allowed one hit and nothing more to close out his fifth game of the season against the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Luke Jackson, who remains the primary closer, was unavailable as he pitched in the first two games of the series. Minter owns a 6.56 ERA on the season […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Monday, July 15th 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 […]

Andres Munoz Emerges As Fantasy Relief Option

Making his major league debut over the weekend, San Diego Padres reliever Andres Munoz recorded three strikeouts across 1 1/3 innings over two scoreless appearances. Signed out of Mexico in 2015, the 20-year-old Munoz has zipped through the minors, posting an absurd 14.6 K/9 across Double-A and Triple-A this season before the call-up. Munoz is […]

Brad Hand Strikes Out Three for His 24th Save

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand struck out three of the four batters he faced on Sunday, earning his 24th save of the season. The first batter Hand faced in a 4-3 game reached on an error, but Hand made quick work of everyone else, throwing 15 pitches (14 strikes, one ball) in striking out the […]

Carlos Martinez Notches His Fifth Save on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez picked up his fifth save of the season on Sunday. He had a quick assignment, as he only needed to get the last out of the game. His final line ended up being 1/3 of an inning pitched with one walk allowed and a save earned. Martinez has been […]

Kirby Yates' Asking Price Is High

The San Diego Padres have placed a high price tag on closer Kirby Yates as the trade deadline approaches, according to other teams. Unless another team steps up and makes a big offer, Yates is likely staying in San Diego. It makes sense for the Friars to have a high asking price on their lone […]

Hector Neris Strikes Out Side, Earns Win

Philadelphia Phillies closer Hector Neris struck out the side in the top of the ninth before his team walked off with a win against the Nationals. Neris was dominant Sunday needing only 14 pitches to pick up three strikeouts and set up the walk-off win. Neris has had his rough outings this season, such as his […]

Ryne Stanek, Ryan Yarbrough Perfect For Eight Innings

Starting with two innings from opening pitcher Ryne Stanek, the Tampa Bay Rays took what would have been the first combined perfect game in MLB history into the ninth inning on Sunday, before follower Ryan Yarbrough allowed a leadoff single. Tampa Bay ultimately prevailed over the Baltimore Orioles, 4-1, with Oliver Drake and Emilio Pagan […]

Ken Giles Day-To-Day With Nerve Inflammation

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (arm) is being listed as day-to-day with nerve inflammation in his right arm, which was the result of getting a massage, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Giles wasn't available on Saturday and won't be available on Sunday either. Daniel Hudson pulled out the save against the Yankees and would […]

Dellin Betances Cleared to Throw

As expected, New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances has been cleared to resume throwing. Betances has suffered from a right shoulder bone spur and a lat strain this season, but the team his confident he will be okay from here. Given that Betances has not pitched all season, it will be important to note […]

Daniel Poncedeleon to Rotation, Michael Wacha Out

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon will start on Wednesday, sending Michael Wacha to the bullpen. While the switch may not be permanent, any fantasy roster that has Wacha on it can afford to drop him for now. The 28-year-old has struggled to a 5.54 ERA and 6.22 FIP this season, so he was already […]

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 the second half of the season, you crazy fantasyheads. I told myself I'd keep this week brief because I'm off to a wedding, but I always wind up rambling anyhow. The short week means not much has changed stats-wise, but we still […]