Braves Recall Roddery Munoz From Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves recalled right-handed pitching prospect Roddery Munoz from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and outrighted left-hander Lucas Luetge to Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Munoz, the team's No. 21 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be getting his first taste of the majors after posting a 4.94 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 20 walks and 24 strikeouts... Read More

Tommy Nance To Resume Throwing This Week

Miami Marlins right-hander Tommy Nance (shoulder) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on May 12 and threw two scoreless innings with four strikeouts on 37 pitches, but he returned after feeling shoulder soreness after the outing. Nance is scheduled to resume a throwing program later this week. Nance was initially put on the... Read More

A.J. Puk Likely To Return Soon

Miami Marlins left-handed reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) was in Miami on Monday after making back-to-back minor-league rehab appearances at Double-A Pensacola from June 2-3. Puk also tossed a rehab inning on May 30. Manager Skip Schumaker said "there's a good chance you'll see him soon." The 28-year-old southpaw has allowed one run on three hits... Read More

Colin Holderman Earns His First Save Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates righty Colin Holderman completed his first save of the season in Monday's 5-4 win, going one inning, striking out one, and working around three hits to keep the Oakland Athletics scoreless. The 27-year-old has been solid this year in a setup role, sporting a 2.74 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 27.1% strikeout rate. It'll... Read More

Alexis Diaz Completes Save No. 14 On Monday

Cincinnati Reds reliever Alexis Diaz closed out Monday's 2-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, picking up his 14th save of the year. He went one inning, allowing no hits or walks, and struck out the side. Diaz has improved after a breakout 2022 campaign, posting a 1.54 ERA and 0.86 WHIP with 44 punchouts over... Read More

Jason Adam Grabs His Ninth Save On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jason Adam recorded his ninth save of the season on Monday when his club defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1. He threw one inning of work, allowing no baserunners and striking out a pair. Adam's sporting an impressive 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 32.1% strikeout rate over 25.1 innings after his... Read More

When Will Andres Munoz Return From The Injured List? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list back on April 8 with a right deltoid strain. He has been restricted just 3 1/3 innings across a mere four appearances due to the ailment. Munoz couldn't start a rehab assignment until very late May after suffering a setback early... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook: Who Will Get Saves For The Colorado Rockies?

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard entered 2023 as the team's presumed closer after the brass extended him until 2024 before last year’s trade deadline. The right-hander's 2023 debut suffered a hitch in the road when he started the season on the 15-day injured list due to anxiety. Bard's absence allowed Pierce Johnson to get... Read More

Garrett Whitlock - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock has been activated after being pushed to the 15-day injured list for right elbow neuritis.  On the season, Whitlock’s line is shockingly terrible. Through five starts, he holds a 4.31 SIERA, 1.29 WHIP, .356 opponent wOBA, and... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports For Pitchers - Updates On Justin Steele, Chris Sale, Julio Urias, Nestor Cortes, Jose Alvarado

The injury report is filling up with names of some top performers from around Major League Baseball. Undoubtedly, this is a concern for many fantasy baseball managers, who could be without their top producers for the foreseeable future. Let's take a look at injury updates for pitchers, including Justin Steele, Chris Sale, Julio Urias, Nestor... Read More

Dodgers Sign Ryan Brasier To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Ryan Brasier to a minor-league deal on Monday. Brasier was released by the Boston Red Sox on May 21 after he allowed 18 runs (17 earned) on 24 hits (two home runs) while walking nine and striking out 18 in 21 relief innings for the team in 2023.... Read More

Andres Munoz Tosses Another Scoreless Inning

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) could return from the 15-day injured list as early as this Tuesday. Munoz made his latest minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers and earned a save by throwing a scoreless inning. He didn't allow a hit, didn't walk a batter and didn't strikeout a... Read More

Jose Alvarado Likely To Make One More Rehab Appearance

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) is likely to make another minor-league rehab appearance on Tuesday at Double-A Reading before possibly coming off the 15-day injured list. Alvarado allowed one hit, hit a batter and struck out one on Saturday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a scoreless frame to earn a win. The 28-year-old... Read More

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're onto June and the waiver wire is heating up with the weather. It's important that you keep your window of analysis shifting down the line as timeframes change. The entire season's line of statistics is important, but putting the last few weeks or... Read More

Dylan Floro Earns Sixth Save

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro worked a scoreless ninth inning to earn his sixth save in a 7-5 win over the Oakland Athletics. Floro didn't allow a baserunner and struck out a pair. This was much needed for the 32-year-old, as he has had some rough outings lately and is in jeopardy of losing... Read More

Evan Phillips Takes Loss Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips took his first loss of the season on Sunday, allowing the game-winning run to score in a 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees. Phillips was tasked with pitching the eighth inning of a tie game in this one, but couldn't keep the Yanks at bay, allowing a... Read More

Wandy Peralta Notches Rare Save

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Wandy Peralta got the final four outs of the team's 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, securing his fourth save of the season. Peralta allowed just one baserunner, a walk, and had no strikeouts. It was a nice bounce-back for Peralta, as he had just allowed two runs the... Read More

Miguel Castro Blows Save, Takes Loss Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Miguel Castro had a tough outing Sunday, allowing four runs while taking the blown save and the loss in an 8-5 defeat against the Atlanta Braves. Castro loaded the bases on a hit and two walks before Eddie Rosario took him deep for a grand slam. It is the first runs... Read More

Liam Hendriks Earns First Win Of 2023

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks chose a great time to pick up his first win of the season, as today was National Cancer Survivors Day. He threw a perfect ninth inning with two punchouts to help the ChiSox pick up a 6-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. It appears the White Sox are... Read More

Andres Munoz Could Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (shoulder) is likely to return to the team on Tuesday following a rehab stint in Triple-A Tacoma. Munoz has been out since April 7 while dealing with shoulder tightness and has experienced some setbacks along the way. He seems to be feeling good now, though, and has looked solid... Read More

Jose Alvarado Could Be Back Next Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) could return for next weekend's home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The left-hander had five saves and four holds before going down with elbow inflammation on May 8. He's been spending time with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and is expected to make one more appearance in the minors. If... Read More

Matt Bush Set To Begin A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Matt Bush (shoulder) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. The 37-year-old reliever has been out since late April with right rotator cuff tendinitis. He scuffled to start the season, putting up an 8.22 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 8:6 K/BB ratio over 7 2/3 innings of... Read More

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

This list will highlight the top five hitters and pitchers to hold in your IL spots in re-draft fantasy baseball leagues.  As players injured early in the season begin to make their way back to their respective teams, it's time to check who is coming back sooner than later. These five players are available in... Read More

Jack Flaherty - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS:   We have a long way to go before feeling confident in Flaherty again, so I'll be brief here. It's been another bad year for the once highly-touted prospect, with his poor 11.8% SwStr% and 12.6% BB%. However, over his last four... Read More

Bryan Woo - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS:   We don't know much about Woo, as he came up to the Majors straight from the AA level to pitch on Saturday. That start aside, we know that Woo has some definite upside in the long-term as he's managed a 34.3%... Read More

Michael Soroka - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS:   We have seen very, very little of Soroka in the Majors over the last few years, but he made his long-awaited return to the Braves rotation last week and pitched decently well in his return, giving up four runs on five... Read More

JP Sears - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS:   This isn't a streamers piece, but it is worth noting that Sears gets a two-start week this week against the Pirates and Brewers, so that is reason enough to pick him up. But, in my view, he has proven to be good enough... Read More

Reese Olson - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS:   The Tigers young righty debuted on Friday night and pitched quite well, delivering six innings of two-hit, two-run ball with six strikeouts. The most interesting thing about Olson is that he came out confidently with his slider, throwing it a start-high... Read More

Brayan Bello - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in 12+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS:   We had five pretty solid starts in a row from Bello there before a dud last week. What has me still holding on is the above-average 12.8% SwStr% that goes with his elite 60% GB%. If you can manage an above-average... Read More

Louie Varland - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Louie V is going through a brutal patch of his schedule right now, recently having faced the Angels and now being scheduled to take on the Blue Jays and Rays for his next two. Because of that, maybe it's best to leave... Read More