Ian Kennedy Finishes 11th Save

Kansas City Royals closer Ian Kennedy took it to Toronto on Sunday to close out the 11th save of the season. Kennedy is putting up some ridiculous numbers, rocking a 40/6 K/BB ratio, but there's still hesitation about trusting him. Kennedy burned fantasy owners for years as a starter, always teasing and playing with the […]

Jake Diekman Mows Down Blue Jays

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jake Diekman handled an inning's worth of Blue Jays with no sweat on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Diekman was called on to protect a one-run lead in the eighth inning, and he sat down his share of Toronto players in order, striking out two along the way. Diekman's 12th hold […]

Kirby Yates Is An All-Star

San Diego Padres closer Kirby Yates will be the team’s representative at the 2019 All-Star Game. To no one’s surprise, Yates earns his first All-Star appearance with a stellar first half and league-leading 27 saves. After tossing a scoreless inning on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals, Yates sits with a 1.27 ERA, 0.85 WHIP […]

Dominic Leone Gets a Save on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Dominic Leone earned a save on Sunday, getting the last two outs of an extra inning win. Leone got a strike out and his first save of the year. His ERA sits at 7.20, and he only came in for the save because Carlos Martinez, John Gant, Andrew Miller, Giovanni […]

Carlos Martinez Earns a Win in Relief on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez earned a win on Sunday, pitching 2 2/3 innings while allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out four. Martinez was great in this one, tossing 41 pitches and leading the Cardinals to an extra inning victory. He's the Cardinals closer now that Jordan Hicks (elbow) is […]

Jesse Biddle Added Of Waivers From Seattle

The Texas Rangers acquired relief pitcher Jesse Biddle off waivers from the Seattle Mariners and he is expected to join the organization on Monday in Texas. He might replace either RPs Pete Fairbanks or Locke St. John in the bullpen for manager Chris Woodward. Biddle has been a disaster in 2019, posting a 9.82 ERA […]

The Cut List (Week 14) - Time to Let Go?

We're halfway there in the baseball season, but hopefully your fantasy team is living on more than a prayer. (By Jove, that's terrible. Apologies.) Unless it's a points league, categories are starting to take more precedence at this point. Every hitter on this week's Cut List comes with a list of categories in which a […]

Liam Hendriks (SP/RP, OAK) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 48% of leagues ANALYSIS: While Blake Treinen is expected to be activated from the injured list when first eligible on Wednesday, it's fair to wonder if he will immediately reclaim the ninth inning in Oakland. The best reliever of 2018 hasn't come anywhere close to recapturing that magic this […]

Emilio Pagan (RP, TB) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Rays haven't had too many save situations crop up lately. They nearly did on Sunday, but plated two runs in the eighth inning to increase their lead to four. Emilio Pagan was the choice to get the final three outs, though, and that could […]

Brad Hand Escapes With a Save on Sunday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand wasn't perfect on Sunday, but he walked away with a save anyway. He tossed a scoreless ninth inning, but gave up two hits and a walk, throwing 28 pitches. Ultimately, he ended up with three strikeouts, but he's been a bit off his game in his last few outings. Still, […]

Scott Oberg (RP, COL) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis has been absolutely abysmal in June, allowing 12 earned runs over 10 1/3 innings while blowing two of his seven save opportunities. Meanwhile, setup man Scott Oberg has flourished this season, including a solid stint as the team's closer […]

David Robertson Throws Bullpen

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Sunday morning. It was the first time Robertson has thrown since his injury on April 14. The team's plan is for him to throw again on Wednesday and return to the Phillies bullpen in the last week of July. Robertson was expected to […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Sunday, June 30th 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 […]

Greg Holland Hangs On For His 12th Save

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Greg Holland allowed a solo home run in the ninth inning to San Francisco Giants catcher Stephen Vogt, but that was the only hit he allowed while striking out two batters for his 12th save of the season on Saturday. Holland has converted 12 of his 14 save chances while posting a […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Summer is now in full swing, with the calendar turning to July shortly. While most peg the All-Star break as the "first/second half" cutoff, this is the real 50% progress point in the season. Think about all that has transpired thus far and realize […]

Five Pitchers to Add for Week 14: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET, from 1-2 pm ET and Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also find […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, June 29th 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 […]

Buy or Sell: Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 14

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, […]

Rockies Contemplating Change Amidst Wade Davis' Struggles

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said the team is contemplating a change at the back of their bullpen with closer Wade Davis struggling. Davis has been very shaky all year with a 6.00 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 11 saves, 24 strikeouts and 16 walks in 24 innings for the Rockies. He's been even more awful since […]

Hunter Strickland, Felix Hernandez Throw Friday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (lat) and starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (lat) both played catch on Friday. Both pitchers are ramping up their throwing programs after suffering setbacks. Strickland has the better chance of returning sooner, but both pitchers are unlikely to be back until after the All-Star break. Roenis Elias has emerged as […]

Jose Alvarado Back With Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated relief pitcher Jose Alvarado from the restricted list on Friday. They recalled pitcher Casey Sadler from Triple-A Durham and also optioned pitcher Jalen Beeks and infielder Mike Brosseau to the minors. Alvarado hasn't pitched with Tampa since June 1. The talented left-hander is 0-4 on the year with a 3.09 […]

Blake Treinen Making Good Progress

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen (shoulder) threw 20 pitches in a flat-ground session on Thursday and his next step will be a bullpen session after an off day on Friday. “As far as the progression goes, I think we’re on a good pace,” manager Bob Melvin said. Treinen certainly hasn't been as lights-out as he […]

Twins Call Up Lewis Thorpe From Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins called up pitcher Lewis Thorpe from Triple-A prior to Friday's game. Thorpe is one of the organization's top prospects and will look to make his MLB debut this weekend. The Twins fired through their bullpen in Thursday's 18-inning thriller against the Rays, so Thorpe may just be up for a short stint […]

Rangers Claim Jesse Biddle Off Waivers

The Texas Rangers claimed relief pitcher Jesse Biddle off waivers on Friday after he had been designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners. Biddle had been traded to the Mariners in a late May deal that sent Anthony Swarzak to the Braves. Biddle appeared in 11 games for the Mariners after the trade and was […]

Wade Davis Blows Up Against Dodgers

Entering an 8-8 ballgame in the ninth inning, Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis was simply tasked with getting the game to extra innings. He went a different direction. Davis put two runners on, and then a bloop single by Chris Taylor brought one run home. From there, Davis was able to get an out, but […]

Five Hitters To Add For Week 14: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET, from 1-2 pm ET and Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET. You can also find […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 13 Waiver Wire

No, Craig is not short for Craigory, but yes, Craig Kimbrel has finally joined a Major League Baseball team in 2019. The Red Sox bullpen, meanwhile, continues to be a mess. In Atlanta, Luke Jackson is seeing objects in his rear view mirror, and they may be a lot closer than they appear. A few […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Friday, June 28th 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 […]

Hector Neris Blows Save Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Hector Neris was called on to protect a one-run lead in the top of the ninth but proceeded to allow three runs while being charged with a blown save. Over only 33 2/3 innings this season, Neris owns a 3.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 34.1 percent strikeout rate with 16 saves. He's had […]

Craig Kimbrel Earns First Save As Cub

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel shut the door on the Braves Thursday night to earn his first save as a Chicago Cub. He allowed a hit, a walk, and struck out one, taking 20 pitches to get through the ninth. Some shakiness should be expected as he gets acclimated to live games, but expect Kimbrel […]