Wilmer Font Will Start For Tampa Bay Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Wilmer Font will start Wednesday versus Toronto. He will serve as the opener in the system the Rays have been using this season. Matt Andriese is expected to pick up multiple innings after that. Font was horrible with Oakland and is not a fantasy asset based on his current role […]

Dellin Betances Continues Stretch Of Brilliance

After a rough stretch to close out the 2017 season and ensuing postseason, Dellin Betances was dropped a few notches in the New York Yankees bullpen pecking order heading into the new season. A rough start didn’t do much to help, but the 30-year-old All-Star has brushed that aside and returned to his peak form. […]

Trading Up - Nick Pivetta

When the Phillies called up Nick Pivetta last season, he had made five starts at AAA and put up a 1.41 ERA while averaging a 30% K-rate. Many fantasy owners salivated over the numbers when he arrived. He pitched well enough in his debut (2 Rs, 5 IP, 5 Ks) that many folks were patting […]

Adam Ottavino Could Be Activated on Thursday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (oblique) threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday. Ottavino said he felt normal afterwards, but he will be re-evaluated on Wednesday. There is a chance that Ottavino could be activated on Thursday, but there has been no official word yet. He should be owned in most fantasy leagues […]

Matt Albers Placed on 10-Day DL

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Matt Albers (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The Brewers have recalled Jorge Lopez from Triple-A Colorado Springs to take the spot on the active roster. Albers was roughed up his last couple of outings, but he was pitching well overall this season. He won't have many save […]

Carson Smith Will Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Carson Smith (shoulder) will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Wednesday. Smith was injured while throwing his glove in frustration. Manager Alex Cora said Smith is likely done for the season. Smith was not really worth owning in fantasy leagues anyway, but should be dropped in all leagues now.

A.J. Ramos Not Expected Back Soon

With all the injuries the New York Mets have incurred this season, the shoulder injury to reliever A.J. Ramos has almost become an afterthought. But alas, the latest news on Ramos is not good. Ramos is currently getting a second opinion to help decide between surgery and a more conservative rehab plan. He's not expected […]

Junior Guerra Tosses Fourth Consecutive Quality Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Junior Guerra went six innings, giving up five hits, one earned run and two walks while striking out four in the 7-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. This now marks Guerra's fourth consecutive quality start, and he has been a key piece in the rotation this season. On the year, he […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 13

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories and target players who may be […]

Matt Belisle Released by Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians released relief pitcher Matt Belisle on Tuesday. Belisle started the season as a member of Cleveland's bullpen, but he was designated for assignment after posting a 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings. He then re-signed with the team on a minor league contract and fared a bit better, posting a 4.22 ERA […]

Mychal Givens Takes Third Loss Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens was charged with his third loss of the season Monday against the Red Sox. Givens entered the game tied in the 11th inning with runners on first and second and two outs. He walked the bases loaded, but got a strikeout to get out of the inning. He stayed […]

NL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 11

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 […]

Relief Pitchers Deeper Dive - Week 11

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 […]

Ryan Yarbrough Solid In Uncommon Start Monday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough started the game and went six innings Monday versus the Blue Jays. He would allow four runs but earned the win. This was only Yarbrough's fourth start of the season, though he has picked up the bulk of the innings as the follow-up to an "opener" on multiple occasions. […]

Ryne Stanek Will Be The Opener Tuesday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryne Stanek will start the game Tuesday versus Toronto. He will fill the role of an opener and will likely be followed by Austin Pruitt, who they hope will cover the bulk of the remaining innings. Stanek's fantasy value is limited anyway, but starting limits it even further. Stanek is […]

Bud Norris Picks Up His 13th Save on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris collected his 13th save of the season on Monday, tossing a scoreless inning with one strikeout. Norris was called on to close out a 5-2 lead and did just that, lowering his ERA to 3.38. Not even meant to be the closer when the season started, Norris has become […]

Frankie Montas (SP/RP, OAK) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Write off Oakland Athletics pitcher Frankie Montas at your own risk. The young, hard-throwing right-hander has been traded three times before the age of 25, and the consensus seemed to be that he didn't have what it takes to stick in an […]

Steven Wright (SP/RP, BOS) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright is a bit of a lone ranger in today's MLB landscape - he is the only active pitcher still fooling professional hitters throwing a pitch that averages just 74.2 MPH.  That pitch, of course, is the […]

The State of Baseball - Champions Analysis Podcast

Rotoballer Expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan and the founder of BaseballFam.com, Shane Sullivan, to discuss the state of baseball. The guys talk about how MLB can market the game and players better, what is it that turns casual fans away from the game and are all the new rule changes good for […]

Dominic Leone is Improving

According to St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak, relief pitcher Dominic Leone (arm) is "improving," which has left the team "optimistic" about his recovery. Leone has been on the disabled list with a nerve issue in his throwing arm. Mozeliak also said the team would know more about Leone's condition in four to six weeks, […]

Luke Gregerson Undergoes Knee Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday to repair a torn meniscus. He's expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks and possibly up to six. Gregerson has been on the disabled list for almost a month with a shoulder issue, and now will spend even more time […]

Carl Edwards Jr. to Play Catch Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (shoulder) is scheduled to play catch Tuesday. This will be the first time Edwards will be throwing since going to the disabled list with shoulder inflammation. Like teammate Yu Darvish, Edwards does not have a timetable for his return yet and it will likely hinge on how his arm feels […]

Zach Britton To Be Activated From DL Monday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) will be activated from the disabled list Monday prior to the Orioles game against the Red Sox, per The Baltimore Sun's Jon Meoli. A countermove has not yet been announced. Britton has yet to pitch in the big leagues this season but has been an elite closer for the […]

Evan Marshall Sent Back Down to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Evan Marshall was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday. Marshall hadn't pitched in a week and had basically become the last arm in the bullpen. He has a 6.75 ERA in nine appearances so far this season. His demotion made room for catcher Francisco Mejia to be added to the active […]

Brad Keller Takes No-Decision Sunday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller started for the third time on Sunday, and he took a no-decision after he left the game tied at two. Keller only allowed one earned run over 5 1/3 innings, but KC's offense wasn't able to give him more support. It was Keller's longest outing of the season […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Called Up by the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals called up pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon from Triple-A Memphis. His first appearance will be his major league debut. Poncedeleon was pitching well in Triple-A, posting a 2.41 ERA and 71:35 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 59 2/3 innings. He was working as a starter, but will likely start out working out of the bullpen […]

Roberto Osuna’s Administrative Leave Extended Again

In the “headlines that we’ve written before” category, the administrative leave for Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna has once again been extended by Major League Baseball. The extension is for another week, taking us through June 18. Same old story here. The administrative leave is simply a transactional formality; we won’t know much of […]

Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets For June 12

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]

Brooks Pounders Draws Anger For Hit Batter

In a blowout loss on Saturday, Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Brooks Pounders was one of the few to escape unscathed against the rolling Arizona offense. Unfortunately, he still got plenty of attention after he hit D-Backs star Paul Goldschmidt with a pitch. Goldy murdered Rockies pitching all weekend, so many thought Pounders made the move […]

Adam Ottavino Feels Good After Bullpen Session

The beleaguered Colorado Rockies bullpen got one piece of good news this weekend as top-notch setup man Adam Ottavino reported that he was feeling good after throwing a 20-pitch bullpen session. Ottavino has been sidelined with a strained oblique since May 28, so he's eligible to come back at any time. Manager Bud Black said […]