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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Ryan Cook earned his first save of the season on Sunday against the Royals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With both Grant Balfour and Sean Doolittle unavailable, Cook came out to close the ninth inning and nearly allowed the Royals back in the game with consecutive two-out singles before he managed to get out of it. Balfour has converted his last 26 saves, so he isn't in danger of losing his job.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Michael Dunn nailed down his second career save in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Marlins manager Mike Redmond decided to pull closer Steve Cishek and go to Dunn with two on and lefty Miguel Montero coming up. Dunn walked Montero but then got A.J. Pollock to ground out after running the count full. With Cishek's struggles against left-handers this year, its possible Dunn could see the occasional save opportunity.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Luis Mendoza allowed just two runs on eight hits over six innings in his start Sunday against the Athletics.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mendoza earned his first win earlier this week, and has put together three straight quality starts. He would have been in line for his second win, but the Royals' bullpen allowed a home run to Yoenis Cespedes in the eighth inning that cost him the game. Mendoza has a 5.50 ERA in seven appearances (six starts) this season and will continue to serve as Kansas City's No. 5 starter.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Aroldis Chapman blew his second straight save chance Sunday in the Reds' loss to the Phillies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chapman entered with the Reds leading 2-1 and then gave up back-to-back solo homers to Erik Kratz and Freddy Galvis. The hard-throwing lefty hasn't enjoyed the cleanest May but is obviously still the Cincinnati closer. He'll try to bounce back in the next opportunity that he gets.
Sun, May 19
- Oliver Perez took the loss in Saturday's game against the Indians after he allowed a run on two hits and a walk without recording an out.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez had been lights out prior to last night and this is the first update we've done on him in 2013. Such is life as a middle reliever. Those of us that snickered when Seattle signed Ollie in 2012 -- each and every one of us, in other words -- have been silenced. The formerly maligned left-hander from Mexico put up a 2.12 ERA in 2012 and currently sits at 1.62 in 2013. After years spent as an overpaid source of angst for Mets fans, Perez has proved a great bargain in the Northwest.
Sun, May 19
- Huston Street earned his 10th save of the year Saturday as the Padres beat the Nationals 2-1.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He struck out a batter but walked two in the scoreless frame. Street was one day removed from being the losing pitcher after giving up a game-winning home run to Chad Tracy. Street is 0-3, going 10-for-11 in save conversions and posting a 4.42 ERA and 1.31 WHIP.
Tue, May 14
- Huston Street earned his ninth save of the year Tuesday as the Padres beat the Orioles 3-2.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Padres were trailing 2-1 heading into the top of the ninth inning but managed a rare two-run rally against Orioles closer Jim Johnson. Street then shut the O's down in the bottom of the ninth. He owns a weak 4.60 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 15 2/3 innings this season but still carries very good job security.
Sun, May 19
- Wilton Lopez tossed 1 1/3 perfect relief innings in Saturday's 10-2 drubbing of the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Lopez held a 12.46 ERA on April 12 and has been working since to minimize the toll his early-season woes wrought on his earned run average. He finished his first month in Colorado with a 6.17 ERA, but has been the reliever the Rockies believed they were acquiring over the winter since, posting a 2.08 ERA over 8 2/3 innings. Interestingly, Lopez had a superb 8/0 K/BB rate during his awful April and has notched a sub-mediocre 3/3 K/BB rate in May.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Steve Cishek was pulled from a save chance Sunday after allowing a two-out single and a walk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cishek came on after Ricky Nolasco gave up a leadoff double and got a groundout and sac fly before running into trouble. The closer then gave way to Mike Dunn, who walked a batter before getting a groundout to end it. Cishek has been dominant against right-handers this season, but lefties have really given him fits. It's possible Dunn could see the occasional save chance if matchups dictate it.
Sat, May 18
- Steve Cishek worked a perfect ninth inning in a non-save situation against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cishek took the loss against the Reds his last time out, so it was good to see him back and pitching well. The Marlins don't have any better options and Cishek is actually pretty good for the most part, so there's little doubt he will continue to be the closer going forward.
Thu, May 16
- Steve Cishek took his fourth loss after giving up three runs in 1 2/3 innings against the Reds on Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cishek pitched a scoreless ninth with the Marlins down 2-1 and then was asked to stay in to pitch the 10th after the Marlins tied it. It's the second time this year he's been asked to get more than three outs, and both times he's taken losses. Cishek had been pitching better of late, so he should be safe in the closer's role. He's 5-for-6 in his save chances this year, blowing only his first opportunity on April 7.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Freddy Garcia will start on Monday against the Yankees.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia was knocked around his last time out and might only be given one more shot to shape up. He should be avoided for fantasy purposes on Monday.
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Wed, May 15
- Facing the team that released him this spring, Freddy Garcia gave up four runs in 3 2/3 innings Wednesday in a loss to the Padres.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Garcia allowed seven hits, one of them a homer, and he struck out just one. He might be just one more bad start away from getting booted from the rotation, though Wei-Yin Chen's injury could buy him some additional time.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Tommy Hunter hurled 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of Jair Jurrjens to record his first hold of 2013 in Baltimore's 10-6 loss Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Hunter finished with a 5.45 ERA in 2012 and a 4.68 ERA in 2011, mostly as a starter. He's a better bullpen fit, where he's posted a 1.54 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 18/4 K/BB rate to go with a 3-1 record and a save over 23 1/3 innings. If Hunter keeps it up, Baltimore is likely to increase his usage to higher-leverage situations.
Sun, May 19
- Craig Breslow picked up his first win of the season by tossing 1 2/3 scoreless relief innings against the Twins Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Breslow missed the first five weeks of the season with shoulder inflammation and has posted a 1.35 ERA over seven appearances since his activation. The 32-year-old Yale graduate has never finished a season with an ERA higher than 3.75 and boasts a 2.97 career number. Nerds don't often fool scouts, but Breslow has made it look easy.
Sun, May 19
- Tyler Chatwood enjoyed a successful return to the majors Saturday night, holding the Giants to one run over 5 1/3 innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chatwood was making a spot start that allowed Colorado to give Juan Nicasio an extra day of rest. In his first start since April 29, Chatwood struck out four, walked four and gave up seven hits. Chatwood has a 2.55 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 12 strikeouts over three starts in the majors. He may just have forced his way into another turn in Colorado's rotation.
Sat, May 18
- Rockies recalled RHP Tyler Chatwood from Triple-A Colorado Springs.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chatwood will make a spot start on Saturday night against the Giants. He has posted decent numbers this year at the Triple-A level but is not a great fantasy bet.
Fri, May 17
- Tyler Chatwood will be recalled from Triple-A Colorado to start against the Giants on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Originally, Chatwood was expected to be recalled to start on Sunday in place of the injured Jeff Francis. Instead, the Rockies have opted to give Juan Nicasio an extra day of rest and use Chatwood on Saturday. Chatwood has fared decently in his first two starts with the Rockies this season, and has posted a 3.14 ERA and 29/5 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings at Triple-A. He could be worth a look in deeper mixed leagues.
More: Colorado Rockies on Twitter
Thu, May 16
- Tyler Chatwood is expected to be recalled to start Sunday against the Giants in place of the injured Jeff Francis (groin).(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Chatwood tossed six shutout innings in his second start with the Rockies late last month, so it's not a surprise that he's getting the call. He's also had a great year at Triple-A Colorado Springs, posting a 3.14 ERA and 29/5 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings. The righty could stick around for at least a couple starts.
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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Roy Oswalt struck out nine while allowing only a bunt single over five innings in an extended spring training start on Saturday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: With the impressive performance, Oswalt will now be moved up to Double-A Tulsa for his next outing. He's expected to make 4-5 starts for Tulsa before the Rockies decide whether or not to call him up. It would be a surprise if he's not in their rotation next month.
More: Thomas Harding on Twitter
Tue, May 14
- If Roy Oswalt's extended spring training start on Saturday goes well, his next outing will come at Double-A Tulsa.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Oswalt threw 64 pitches in an extended spring game Tuesday and reportedly showed better command than he did in his first start. The veteran righty has been sitting in the low-90s with his fastball. As long as things progress on schedule, he should join the Rockies' rotation late this month or early June.
More: Troy Renck on Twitter
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Mike Adams could be placed on the disabled list if he doesn't feel significant improvement with his back by Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Phillies will need to make a roster move that day for fifth starter Tyler Cloyd. Adams hasn't pitched since May 10, so the Phils could backdate a DL move and possibly get him back on May 26.
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Fri, May 17
- Mike Adams went for an MRI which revealed a mild mid-back strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Adams hasn't made much progress over the past week, but he's still hoping to avoid a stint on the disabled list. The Phillies could make a move if he can't pitch at some point this weekend.
More: Jim Salisbury on Twitter
Wed, May 15
- Mike Adams had a setback Tuesday while playing catch and was given a cortisone injection in his back.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Adams hasn't pitched in a game since last Friday because of lower back discomfort. He's considered day-to-day for now but could need a 15-day disabled list stint if the pain lingers for much longer.
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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Fernando Rodney bounced back from last Thursday's disastrous outing with a 1-2-3 ninth on Sunday against the Orioles to notch his eighth save of the season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rodney didn't record a strikeout, but he got a flyout and a couple harmless groundouts in the outing. His control has waned at times this season, but Rodney has received a vote of confidence from manager Joe Maddon and will continue to see the save chances in Tampa.
Fri, May 17
- Rays manager Joe Maddon said that Fernando Rodney will likely be unavailable Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rodney threw 35 pitches during his blow save Thursday, so Maddon would like to stay from him. Joel Peralta is the most likely option to fill in and could eventually take the closer job if Rodney continues to look like, well, the old Rodney.
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Thu, May 16
- Fernando Rodney gave up three runs in the ninth to take his third blown save and his second loss Thursday against the Red Sox.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rodney walked three to load the bases, got ahead of Will Middlebrooks 0-2 with two outs and then gave up a three-run double on a changeup left over the plate. Afterwards, he couldn't even be bothered to back up home plate. He was left in anyway, but only long enough to walk his fourth hitter of the night. Rodney's command has been an issue all year long, and he had no idea where his fastball was going tonight. His changeup was still working, and it was almost good enough to get him a scoreless inning and a save anyway. Still, he's officially become a problem for the Rays. He probably won't be pulled from the closer's role, but it's something Joe Maddon needs to think about. Joel Peralta would be next in line for saves.
Tue, May 14
- Fernando Rodney struck out the side in the ninth inning to earn his seventh save of the season against the Red Sox on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Rodney has struck out 21 batters in 14 2/3 innings this season, and he looks to be fully past his early-season struggles. He's now posted four-straight scoreless appearances since his last blown save on May 6. He won't approach his historic 2012 numbers, but Rodney is still one of the better closers in the league.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Blue Jays transferred RHP Sergio Santos from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Thad Weber. Santos will be out until after the All-Star break following surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow.
Tue, May 14
- Sergio Santos will have surgery to remove bone chips and spurs from his right elbow.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Santos had been nearing a minor league rehab assignment, but the discomfort in his elbow has suddenly returned. The surgery isn't expected to end his season, but it's unlikely he'll make it back until the second half.
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Sun, May 19Recent News
- Bobby Parnell earned his sixth save of 2013 in the Mets' 4-3 win over the Cubs on Sunday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Parnell struck out two of the three batters he faced in the ninth inning. The 28-year-old right-hander has an exceptional 0.93 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 18/3 K/BB ratio in 19 1/3 innings this season to go along with his six saves. The Mets aren't going to win many games, but Parnell carries plenty of mixed league fantasy value.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- The Cubs are expected to designate RHP Michael Bowden for assignment on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move will clear a spot for Matt Garza's return from the disabled list. Bowden has a 3.78 ERA in 14 appearances with the Cubs this season.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Blue Jays claimed RHP Thad Weber off waivers from the Padres, optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Alex Anthopoulos is at it again. Weber was designated for assignment by the Padres on Friday, but it didn't take him long to find a new home. He'll represent depth in the minors.
Fri, May 17
- Padres designated RHP Thad Weber for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The move clears a spot for Tim Stauffer on the 40-man roster. Weber made three appearances with the Padres earlier this season and owns a 3.93 ERA and 26/4 K/BB ratio in 34 1/3 innings over six starts in Triple-A. He could draw some interest on waivers.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Edward Mujica threw a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Sunday in the Cardinals' win over the Brewers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mujica got some help from his outfield defense with both Jon Jay and Carlos Beltran contributing diving catches. Mujica now has a 1.42 ERA, 0.53 WHIP and 18/1 K/BB ratio in 19 innings this season, and he's 13-for-13 in save opportunities. He should keep on rolling.
Wed, May 15
- Edward Mujica tossed a scoreless ninth inning on Wednesday against the Mets to earn his 11th save.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mujica retired all three batters he faced in short order, needing only 12 total pitches. "Chief" now has a 1.28 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 36/4 K/BB in 42 1/3 innings since joining the Cardinals last July and is 11-for-11 in save opportunities this season. He can be a top fantasy closer all year.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Angels sent RHP Barry Enright outright to Triple-A Salt Lake.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Enright was designated for assignment last week but has cleared waivers and will stick around for depth purposes.
Thu, May 16
- Angels designated RHP Barry Enright for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Enright has really struggled with the big club this season, allowing 12 runs on 12 hits and seven walks over 8 1/3 innings. There's a chance he'll pass through waivers unclaimed.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Jason Grilli earned his 17th save of the season Sunday in the Pirates' 1-0 defeat of the Astros.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Grilli retired all three batters he faced, needing only 10 pitches. He's been probably the best closer in baseball through the first seven weeks of the 2013 season, boasting a 0.92 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 31/4 K/BB ratio in 19 2/3 innings. He has not blown an opportunity.
Thu, May 16
- Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said that Jason Grilli is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Brewers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He'll get a rest after pitching in back-to-back games. Mark Melancon has also pitched in consecutive games, so Hurdle probably wants to give him a breather, if possible. He may be forced to play the matchups if a save situation is presented.
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Sun, May 19
- Eric Stults held the Nationals to one run over eight innings to pick up a win Saturday and move to 4-3 on the season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Stults has been great over his last four starts, lowering his ERA from 5.67 to 4.05. On Saturday, he struck out five, walked two and scattered four hits. Stults gets the Diamondbacks on Friday night.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Andrew Cashner held the Nationals to three runs on seven hits over six-plus innings Sunday for his third win of the season.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He gave up just one walk and had six strikeouts. His lone mistake came on a two-run home run to Ryan Zimmerman in the fourth inning. Since converting to a starter, Cashner's fastball has averaged 94.8 mph, where he ranks second only to Stephen Strasburg. He's surrendered just four runs over his last 21 innings and remains a must-own in standard mixed fantasy leagues.
Tue, May 14
- Andrew Cashner held the Orioles to two runs -- one earned -- over 7 1/3 innings Tuesday in a Padres victory.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Cashner was handed a no-decision because the Padres didn't lock up the win until the ninth inning. Cashner scattered four singles and one double, fanning three and issuing only one walk. He has been mostly solid since moving into the San Diego starting rotation and is a must-own right now in standard mixed fantasy leagues. The Nationals are next.
Sun, May 19Recent News
- Rays optioned LHP Alex Torres to Triple-A Durham.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Torres tossed four innings of hitless relief on Saturday, but the Rays needed a fresh arm. He's replaced in the bullpen by Jeff Beliveau.
Thu, May 16
- Rays recalled LHP Alex Torres from Triple-A Durham.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Torres will pitch out of the bullpen until the Rays need a starter to replace David Price, who hit the disabled list Thursday with a strained left triceps muscle. Torres had a 2.39 ERA in 37 2/3 innings at Triple-A.