Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for May 11

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 […]

Alex Reyes Pitches Well in His Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) pitched well in his first rehab start with Single-A Palm Beach. He struck out six in 3 1/3 innings, allowing four hits and a walk. It was his first real in-game action since his Tommy John Surgery last February. Reyes is being stretched out as a starter […]

Tyler Clippard Gets First Crack At Saves In Toronto

With normal closer Roberto Osuna placed on administrative leave for an undetermined amount of time, the fantasy community has been wondering who would now be the ninth inning pitcher of choice for the Toronto Blue Jays. While many speculated Ryan Tepera would be the man of the hour, he did not get the first crack. […]

Making Moves - Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 6

We are now over a week into May of the 2018 fantasy baseball season. Now is the time that owners need to take a hard look at their roster to decide what areas they need to improve. The waiver wire has likely been picked clean of the obvious must-add players and the best option now […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 6)

Over the past two weeks we have seen three rookie pitchers throw no-hitters through six innings (one of them was a perfect game), and flat-out dominance from some other rookie arms. There was not much to talk about over the first few weeks but now that the season is in full swing and the rookies […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/10/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We've got three slates on DraftKings tonight, with the main slate starting at 7 pm. This means that the Giants-Phillies matchup won't be included, but the nine other games are good to go. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/10/18. The lineup picks will […]

Nate Jones Blows Save On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox reliever Nate Jones was called on with a three-run lead to get the save on Wednesday and exploded. Jones gave up four hits and four runs with one strikeout in one inning to pick up the loss Wednesday. Manager Rick Renteria gave Jones the opportunity to pick up a save with Joakim […]

Brad Brach Gets Save As Orioles Finally Win Again

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brad Brach still knows he's holding the seat for closer Zach Britton. Brach was given the ball in the ninth on Wednesday because fellow reliever Darren O'Day is now on the disabled list with a hyperextended elbow. Fireballer Tanner Scott was brought up, too. Brach should get the save opportunities until […]

Junior Guerra Gets Roughed Up In Second Consecutive Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Junior Guerra went five innings giving up six hits, four earned runs, and two walks while striking out nine in the 6-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians. After starting the year with a 0.82 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in his first four starts, he's now up to a 3.09 ERA with […]

Corey Knebel Allows Solo Home Run In Return

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Corey Knebel made his first appearance since April 5 where he received a hamstring injury and allowed a solo home run to Francisco Lindor. Knebel pitched the entire sixth inning, and while the solo home run was all he allowed, it looks like he won't be closing games until he gets […]

Ken Giles Picks Up Save For Second Straight Day

Houston Astros pitcher Ken Giles picked up his fifth save of the season as the Astros beat the A's 4-1. It was his second save in as many days for the embattled Houston closer after allowing four runs to the Yankees on May 1st. It has been a roller coaster ride for Giles early on […]

Darren O'Day Placed on Disabled List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. He has not pitched for the Orioles since May 4, and now it's obvious why not. The Orioles recalled Tanner Scott to take O'Day's spot on the 25-man roster. Most fantasy owners should not hang onto O'Day unless you have […]

Tommy Kahnle Throws Bullpen Session on Wednesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. He used all his pitches and reportedly felt "great" after throwing the session. Kahnle is expected to return to the Yankees bullpen by the end of May. He is only worth owning in leagues that count holds.

Pat Neshek Suffers Forearm Strain

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek (forearm) has been shut down from throwing after being diagnosed with a right forearm strain. Neshek has missed all of the 2018 season thus far due to a shoulder injury. He will now be shut down for at least a week after suffering this strain. Neshek has not been […]

Justin Grimm Nearing Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Justin Grimm (back) is close to going out for a rehab assignment, according to manager Ned Yost. Grimm threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, and Yost told reporters that the session went "great." Grimm has given up 17 runs in seven innings this season. He should be back in the […]

Wade Davis Locks Down 14th Save

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis shut down the Angels on Tuesday to log his 14th save of the season. Davis has played the part of the elite closer to a 'T' so far this season. He’s striking out 10.57 batters per nine innings and his only blown save of the season took place over a […]

Adam Ottavino Touched Up By Angels

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino was roughed up by Anaheim on Tuesday as he surrendered his first home run of the season. Ottavino hadn’t allowed any runs since April 15, and the outing was also his first without a strikeout since April 21. Ottavino has still been one of the most dominating relievers in […]

Alex Reyes Begins a Minor League Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes (elbow) is beginning a rehab assignment with the Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals. He'll work as a starting pitcher in his rehab outings, but the big league club may end up using him in relief. Either way, the top prospect in the Cardinals system will certainly be on very […]

Bud Norris Expected to be Available for Thursday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris (triceps) expects to be available on Thursday when the Cardinals open up a series in San Diego against the Padres. Norris was able to long toss and throw off flat ground on Tuesday and said, "I feel confident I’ll be ready to go," referring to Thursday's game. Norris will […]

Dominic Leone Being Treated for a Nerve Issue

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Dominic Leone is currently being treated for a "baffling nerve issue in his upper arm." He felt something wrong in his throwing arm while warming up on Friday and was placed on the 10-day disabled list. There is no timetable for his return, but it sounds like there's a chance […]

Matt Belisle Chooses to Become a Free Agent

Former Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Matt Belisle refused a minor league assignment and chose to become a free agent. He had been designated for assignment by Cleveland last week after posting a disappointing 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings pitched. He was effective for the Twins last season, though, so he should be able to […]

Danny Salazar Has His Rehab Shut Down

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) has been shut down from his rehab program for at least the next seven to 10 days. Salazar was diagnosed with shoulder impingement tendinitis and had a platelet-rich plasma injection administered last week. There is currently no timetable for his return, but it's beginning to look like it might […]

Keynan Middleton Could be Activated Thursday

Los Angeles Angels closer Keynan Middleton (elbow) felt good after his rehab outing Tuesday at Triple-A Salt Lake. Manager Mike Scioscia indicated he could be activated as soon as Thursday. While it hasn't been confirmed, it's widely expected that Middleton will resume his role as LA's closer upon his return. Check your league's waiver wire […]

Blaine Hardy Will Make A Spot Start Sunday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Blaine Hardy will fill in for the injured Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) on Sunday as the Tigers take on the Mariners. Detroit has a whole slew of injuries at the moment, and will turn to the bullpen arm rather than making an additional roster move for Sunday's game. Hardy has worked just […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/9/18): MLB DFS Lineups

There are plenty of games today, but they are broken down into two slates. The later slate has seven games, and that is the slate that we will be focusing on here. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/9/18. The lineup picks will range […]

Hansel Robles To Get X-Ray On Knee

New York Mets reliever Hansel Robles will undergo X-rays on his right knee, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Prior to leaving Tuesday’s loss to the Cincinnati Reds due to injury, Robles was once again roughed up in relief. He allowed three hits, including a two-run home run by Scooter Gennett, and a walk prior to […]

Brad Boxberger Blows First Save Of The Season

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger blew his first save of the season on Tuesday, serving up the game-winning home run to Kike Hernandez in the bottom of the ninth inning. Fortunately for Boxberger, Arizona was able to salvage the win in the 12th inning. It was the first runs Boxberger has given up in six […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 10

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. Even at this early juncture, there's value in streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week for Week 6

Every week a significant player will hit the disabled list, start a slump, or a get traded out the division. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long terms standings of a team, but failing to take advantage of […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 9

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 […]