Drew Pomeranz Walks Four In Loss

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz took the loss against the Phillies Tuesday. Pomeranz was not very productive in this outing and his record drops to 1-5 with a 6.56 ERA. Pomeranz allowed two runs on four hits in five innings while striking out three and walking four batters. He threw 95 pitches and […]

Seranthony Dominguez Escapes Jam For Save

Philadelphia Phillies closer Seranthony Dominguez appeared for the second time in a row against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park Tuesday night. While his appearance on Monday came in a non-save situation, Tuesday’s came in the ninth inning with his club up by two runs. Things got off to a rocky start, as he […]

Erasmo Ramirez Set For Rehab Outing Tuesday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) will pitch four innings for Double-A Arkansas on Tuesday, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. Ramirez has pitched well while on his rehab assignment and his velocity is back to 94 mph. He'll be in the team's plans for the final two months, but it's unknown if he'll pitch […]

Ken Giles To Join Team Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ken Giles is expected to join his new team on Thursday in Seattle. Giles was shipped to Toronto from Houston in the deal involving closer Roberto Osuna over the weekend. Giles was Houston's main closer in 2017 but faltered down the stretch and in the postseason and was demoted to […]

Andrew Miller To Make Rehab Appearance Tuesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) got "very good" feedback from his rehab outing with Triple-A Columbus on Monday and will throw again on Tuesday, according to manager Terry Francona. Miller is nearing a return to Cleveland and could rejoin the bullpen this week. It's been a difficult year for the lefty, and he […]

Austin Meadows Moving To Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows, just acquired from the Pirates on Tuesday, is moving to Triple-A Durham in order to play every day. Reliever Tyler Glasnow will join the big league roster. Meadows held his own with Pittsburgh in his first taste of major league action earlier this year, hitting .292 with five home […]

Arodys Vizcaino Weeks Ways From Throwing Activities

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is a few weeks away from resuming throwing activities, according to manager Brian Snitker. Atlanta still believes Vizcaino will return this year, but they might just be being optimistic. Vizcaino hasn't pitched in a game since July 11 and doesn't appear at all close to returning. He was […]

Sergio Romo Not Traded Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo did not end up being traded prior to Tuesday's deadline. This is good news for Romo's fantasy owners as he should now get the opportunities to close for the Rays for the foreseeable future. So far this season Romo has 12 saves and a 3.69 ERA in 46 1/3 innings. […]

Orioles Acquire Four In Kevin Gausman/Darren O'Day Deal

The Baltimore Orioles acquired prospects Evan Phillips, Jean Carlos Encarnacion, Brett Cumberland and Bruce Zimmerman in the deal for pitchers Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day. Of the bunch, Encarnacion is ranked the highest, sitting 14th among the team's top prospects according to MLB Pipeline. Encarnacion has yet to appear above A-ball, but has hit .293 […]

Darren O'Day Traded To Braves

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day (hamstring) has been traded to the Atlanta Braves alongside starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. O'Day is currently out for this season with a knee injury, but the Braves are thinking ahead to next season as well. O'Day has been a strikeout machine for the Orioles the last few seasons and […]

Phillies Acquire Aaron Loup

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired relief pitcher Aaron Loup from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for pitcher Jacob Waguespack, according to a source. Loup is mainly a lefty specialist and holds a 4.54 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and career-high 10.6 K/9 in 35 2/3 innings this year. He has no fantasy value. Waguespack is […]

Wei-Chieh Huang Headed To Rangers

Arizona Diamondback relief pitcher Wei-Chieh Huang is headed to the Texas Rangers in return for Jake Diekman. Huang has been really good since his promotion to Double-A earlier this season. In 27 innings, including two starts, Huang has a 2.00 ERA and 32 strikeouts. It is likely he will remain in the minor leagues following […]

Dodgers Acquire John Axford

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly acquired relief pitcher John Axford from the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto will receive pitcher Corey Copping. Axford has pitched to a 4.41 ERA and a 50/20 K/BB ratio this season. He'll likely work in middle relief for Los Angeles and holds no fantasy value as long as he isn't […]

Austin Meadows, Tyler Glasnow Main Pieces in Chris Archer Trade

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Austin Meadows and starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow appear to be the main two pieces in the Pirates deal to acquire Chris Archer. It appears there will be a third piece involved but that player is still to be decided. The fantasy value of both Meadows and Glasnow will largely depend on the […]

Cubs Acquire Brandon Kintzler

The Chicago Cubs acquired relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in exchange for right-handed reliever Jhon Romero. Kintzler has a 3.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 31 strikeouts in 42 2/3 innings this year and will move to a setup role in Chicago. He doesn't have much fantasy value at all. Romero […]

Jake Diekman Headed To Diamondbacks

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jake Diekman has been traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is the second closer that the Rangers have traded this week, after Keone Kela moved to the Pirates yesterday. Diekman has just two saves this season and a 3.69 ERA in 39 innings. For Arizona, this is the second reliever they […]

Edwin Diaz First Player To 40 Saves This Season

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz notched his 40th save of the season as the Mariners inched closer to the division-leading Astros with a 2-0 win Monday night. Diaz leads all pitchers with 40 saves by a large margin and continues to dominate the opposition. He has struck out 87 hitters in only 53 innings pitched […]

Cubs Close to Deal for Brandon Kintzler

The Chicago Cubs are nearing a deal for Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Nationals have been invovled in trade rumors throughout the day. While they are keeping Bryce Harper, they had an excess of relief pitchers and used the deadline as an opportunity to clear potential […]

Dodgers Looking to Add Reliever Before Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers have interest in Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene and Miami Marlins closer Kyle Barraclough, according to Emily Waldon. Jon Morosi had the report that the Dodgers were "focused" on adding a relief pitcher in the last 90 minutes before Tuesday's deadline passes. Greene and Barraclough have not had as much trade […]

A's, Cubs Pursuing Craig Stammen

The Oakland Athletics are pursuing San Diego Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen, according to sources. The Cubs have also been in the mix. Stammen has been great for the Friars this year in a setup role, going 4-1 with a 2.58 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 59 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings. He wouldn't have a […]

Marlins Receive Tommy Eveld In Brad Ziegler Deal

The Miami Marlins acquired 24-year-old right-hander Tommy Eveld from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for relief pitcher Brad Ziegler. Eveld was 3-2 with a 1.11 ERA at two levels in the minors for the D-backs this year. He also sports a shining 0.93 WHIP and had 47 strikeouts in 40 2/3 innings.

Jake McGee Takes Loss In Extras

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake McGee continues to struggle this season. On Monday night, he gave up a walk-off home run to Marcell Ozuna in the 10th inning to start the team's road trip, and that bumped his ERA back up to 6.11 for the year. It's been nearly two months since he's made four […]

Diamondbacks Agree To Acquire Brad Ziegler

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to acquire relief pitcher Brad Ziegler from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, pending medical information, according to a source. It's unclear what the D-backs sent the Marlins. Ziegler returns to the desert but will pitch in a setup role. The sidearmer has rebounded from an ugly start to the 2018 season, […]

Jake Diekman A Target Of Phillies

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jake Diekman is a target of the Philadelphia Phillies as they look to add a left-handed reliever on Tuesday, according to sources. Diekman has a 3.69 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and solid 11.1 K/9 in 39 innings this year. He'd be unlikely to close in Philadelphia, so his limited fantasy value would […]

Red Sox Asking About Tony Watson, Will Smith

The Boston Red Sox have asked about San Francisco Giants relief pitchers Tony Watson and Will Smith, but they are both controllable past this year and the Giants are unsure if they want to sell, according to a source. Both Watson and Smith are left-handed and have been great for San Fran this year. Smith […]

Trevor May Recalled on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Trevor May has been recalled from Triple A on Tuesday. The Twins needed to fill a roster spot after trading Lance Lynn on Monday. May has not pitched in the big leagues this season. May has a 3.60 ERA over 14 appearances (five starts) in the minors this season. It's unclear […]

Luke Gregerson Likely Done for The Season

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (shoulder) was placed on the disabled list earlier this week with a right shoulder impingement. It's the same issue that forced him to the DL earlier in the season. He also missed time with a strained hamstring and knee surgery. Gregerson holds a 7.11 ERA over 17 appearances […]

Brad Ziegler To Cubs Not Close

The Chicago Cubs are not close to acquiring Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brad Ziegler, according to a source. The two sides have talked, but the status of a deal remains unclear. Ziegler struggled to begin the year and was removed from the closer's role, but he's been excellent since and would fortify Chicago's bullpen. The […]

Relief Pitchers Deeper Dive - Week 18

Today and every Tuesday moving forward throughout the 2018 MLB season, we will take a deep dive into some of the lesser-owned relief pitchers on the market that are worth keeping tabs on. This can be a good tool for those in deeper holds leagues, although any pitcher in a position to make a move on […]

Start Your Dynasty Team Rebuild From The Waiver Wire

If your dynasty or keeper team is at the back of the pack, now might be the time to rethink strategies. At the very least, it is time to take stock before other under-performing teams do the same and the resource pool becomes limited. Minor moves now could set your team up for success starting […]