Blake Treinen Earns 20th Save Of Season Thursday

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen picked up his 20th save of the season Thursday against the Tigers after sitting in Wednesday's save situation. Treinen pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no hits and a walk with a strikeout. Bullpen-mate Lou Trivino got the save on Wednesday while Treinen received a routine day off but things […]

Holds Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds for Week 14

While holds are even tougher to predict than saves, the players we’ll highlight today include some elite setup men to target off the waiver wire in Week 14. One-inning middle relievers are the constant sources for holds and specialists can manage to secure a hold even with one out. However, while specialists can get many […]

MLB Closers and Saves Report - Week 14

Another week gone means another few interesting things happened in bullpens across the league. A team that just traded their closer may have found their new one. A team who lost their closer to injury may be holding tryouts for their closer-of-the-future. A team who finally got their closer back has seen him struggle and […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers

I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]

Ryan Yarbrough Strong But Takes Loss Thursday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough took a tough loss Thursday versus the Astros. He went 6 1/3 innings in relief of the opener Stanek and only allowed a single run. Yarbrough would still take the loss as that single run stood up in a 1-0 Houston win. Yarbrough fantasy value is interesting, depending on […]

Corey Knebel Locks Down the Ninth in Cincinnati

Brewers closer Corey Knebel earned the save Thursday against Cincinnati. Knebel gave up one hit but struck out two of the batters he faced on his way to save number eight. Early in April, Knebel suffered a scary hamstring injury that looked season-ending, however, he's has come back strong and held onto his closer role […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 30

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. We're coming up on the halfway point of the season, but there's still plenty of options on the waiver wire to aid your championship quest. For those who are […]

Seranthony Dominguez Records Second Straight Save

After a two-inning performance that resulted in his fifth save of the season Wednesday night against the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez was back on the mound Thursday night. Taking on the Washington Nationals, the Phillies failed to keep a three-run lead intact, forcing Gabe Kapler’s hand. With just two outs, both […]

Brian Johnson Effective in Thursday's Start

The Boston Red Sox got all they could ask for from lefty Brian Johnson on Thursday. He went four innings, giving up a single run on three hits while striking out two. Johnson was forced into a starting role for the second time this season after an injury to Steven Wright earlier in the week. […]

Angels Call Up Eduardo Paredes, Taylor Cole

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled relievers Eduardo Paredes and Taylor Cole, while optioning infielder Nolan Fontana and sending reliever Jake Jewell to the disabled list. Jewell bent his ankle awkwardly in Wednesday's game and was carried off on a stretcher. Paredes has thrown 13 1/3 innings on the year, with a 7.43 ERA and […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 29

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. We're coming up on the halfway point of the season, but there's still plenty of options on the waiver wire to aid your championship quest. For those who are […]

Wily Peralta Records Second Save

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Wily Peralta came in to save the day for the Royals against the Brewers on Wednesday to rack up his second save of the week. Peralta was called on after Tim Hill allowed a three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth to allow Milwaukee to pull within one […]

Ryan Tepera Blows Second Consecutive Save

When Toronto Blue Jays closer Ryan Tepera blew a save on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, it was easy to chalk that one up as one subpar appearance since he simply allowed inherited runners to score. While Tepera was much more of a culprit in blowing his second consecutive save on Wednesday against the […]

Zach Britton Blows First Save Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton blew his first save of the season in Wednesday's game against the Mariners. Britton entered the ninth inning with a two-run lead and proceeded to give it away on a Kyle Seager two-run home run. Britton's final line in the inning pitched was two runs on two hits with a […]

Seranthony Dominguez Earns Two-Inning Save

After Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin’s masterful performance against the New York Yankees on Wednesday night, manager Gabe Kapler wasted no time in going to his best reliever. Seeking to avoid a sweep, the skipper called for relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez to close out the game with a two-inning appearance. The 23-year-old, who took a loss […]

Lou Trivino Earns Second Save Of Season Wednesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino notched his second save of the season on Wednesday against the Tigers. Trivino entered the ninth inning up by three and pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. Nothing has been mentioned as to why closer Blake Treinen did not get the ball in the ninth, but he had […]

Jeurys Familia Blows Save Against Pittsburgh

New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia has consistently been listed as the team’s top trade target --assuming they don’t trade starting pitchers Jacob deGrom and/or Noah Syndergaard -- but for that to be true he’ll need better outings than he had on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Entering the ninth inning with a 3-1 lead, Familia […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 13)

Nick Senzel's season came to an unfortunate end this past week when it was announced that he would need season-ending surgery. Those of you stashing the infielder in redraft leagues can safely drop him to stash another prospect. I suggest Kyle Tucker; the Astros front office has given Tucker rave reviews and indicated that he […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up 23rd Save on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel was called upon for a four-out save on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels, and he delivered. The Red Sox bullpen was leaky, but Kimbrel was his solid self. The flame-throwing righty walked a single batter and struck out two en route to his 23rd save of the […]

Giovanny Gallegos Strong In First Appearance Since Return

After once again being promoted earlier this week from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Giovanny Gallegos made his second appearance of the season for the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Taking on the Philadelphia Phillies on the road, the 26-year-old came on in relief of starter Luis Cessa, entering the game in the fourth inning. He would have […]

Mike Montgomery Will Start Friday Versus Twins

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Mike Montgomery will start Friday versus the Twins. Montgomery struggled in his last start, but overall he has done very well since moving into the rotation. The Twins are only hitting .237 as a team, and Montgomery is worth starting on Friday for owners who are looking to stream a pitcher.

Brandon Morrow Activated From Disabled List

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (back) has been activated from the disabled list on Wednesday. Morrow missed the minimum amount of time, and the Cubs and fantasy owners are happy to welcome him back. Morrow is having a strong season as a closer for the first time in his career. Fantasy owners need to get […]

Pat Neshek Could Be Back After One More Rehab Outing

The day after making his second rehab appearance, this time for Double-A Reading, Philadelphia Phillies veteran reliever Pat Neshek (forearm, shoulder) is poised for a return at the beginning of July. The 37-year-old is set to make one more rehab appearance on Friday and could be activated soon thereafter. Neshek, who was with the Phillies last […]

Tigers Fire Chris Bosio

The Detroit Tigers announced Wednesday that they have terminated the contract of pitching coach Chris Bosio, effective immediately. The official statement released by the club states that Bosio made "insensitive comments" to a team employee, and some sources have speculated that the comments may have been racially charged. Bosio had been an effective coach this […]

Edwin Diaz Notches Major League-Leading 29th Save

Seattle Mariners closer Edwin Diaz picked up his 29th save Tuesday night in the team's 3-2 win over the Orioles. Diaz is far and away the leader in saves around the league and is cruising towards his first All-Star appearance. It was his 10th save of the month and lowered his WHIP to an impressive […]

Joe Smith to Begin Rehab Assignment on Friday

Houston Astros reliever Joe Smith (elbow) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Cristi on Friday. He has been out since June 10 with elbow discomfort. Smith has been underwhelming out of the bullpen so far this year with a 5.49 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and four holds through 19 2/3 innings. Unless […]

Adam Ottavino Touched Up On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies reliever Adam Ottavino has been one of the most dominant relievers in baseball this year when he's been healthy, but that wasn't enough on Tuesday. Ottavino was called on to bail the team out of a seventh-inning jam where the bases were loaded and there was only one out. A deep sacrifice fly […]

Sergio Romo Earns A Save Tuesday Versus The Nationals

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo came into a precarious situation Tuesday versus Washington. Romo was brought in with the bases loaded with one out in the ninth inning of a 1-0 game. He managed to get two outs without allowing a run to earn his sixth save of the season. Romo had been serving […]

Jason Adam Recalled From Omaha

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jason Adam was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday morning to take the place of Justin Grimm. Grimm was put on the disabled list with a right shoulder impingement. Adam was mildly effective last time he was with the big league squad, posting a 4.70 ERA in 14 short-relief appearances, […]

Justin Grimm Back To The DL

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Justin Grimm is headed back to the disabled list for right shoulder impingement syndrome. Grimm was only back with the team for two weeks, and he failed to get an out in his last appearance. He's walked more than he's struck out this season, so it should be no great […]