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Thu, Jun 20Recent News
- Jason Grilli blew his first save of the year against the Reds on Wednesday, giving up a game-tying home run to Jay Bruce in the bottom of the ninth inning.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: As Meatloaf said, 25 out of 26 ain't bad. The homer was Grilli's first allowed this year as well, and the earned run ballooned his ERA to 0.99. Everyone is entitled to a bad pitch every now and then; Grilli will be just fine.
Fri, Jun 14
- Jason Grilli notched his league leading 24th save in Friday's victory over the Dodgers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He allowed the first two hitters to reach on infield singles, but battled back to get the next three hitters in order, including a pair of strikeouts. The 36-year-old right-hander has shown no signs of slowing down, converting all 24 of his save chances on the season. He owns an outstanding 0.91 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 49/6 K/BB ratio through 29 2/3 innings on the year.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Yoervis Medina pitched a perfect bottom of the 10th in a 3-2 game to earn the save as the Mariners edged the Angels on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Medina might have been in line for the save in the ninth anyway, given that Oliver Perez was used to pitch a scoreless seventh with the Mariners up 2-1. Tom Wilhelmsen let that lead get away in the eighth, but the Mariners reclaimed it in the 10th after Erick Aybar couldn't quite get a handle on Kendrys Morales' sharp liner over his head. Medina went on to retire Albert Pujols, Mark Trumbo and Howie Kendrick in order for the save. He's now a candidate for more saves, though he has the same sort of control troubles as Wilhelmsen. Even after tonight, he's walked 11 in his last 13 1/3 innings of work.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Santiago Casilla (knee) will throw a bullpen session Thursday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: It will be his first since he had a cyst removed from his right knee last month. While Casilla was originally expected to be out until the second half of the season, it appears he could rejoin the Giants' bullpen prior to the All-Star break.
More: Casey Pratt on Twitter
Mon, Jun 17
- Santiago Casilla (knee) is expected to throw off a mound within the next week.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Casilla had a cyst removed from his right knee late last month but has recovered quicker than expected. It appears that he'll rejoin the Giants' bullpen prior to the All-Star break.
More: Steve Corkran on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Friday that Santiago Casilla (knee) could be activated from the disabled list in 2-3 weeks.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Good news, as Casilla was originally expected to be out until a little past the All-Star break. The veteran reliever threw off flat ground Friday for the first time since surgery and will continue to build his workload for now.
More: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Chris Perez (shoulder) will be re-evaluated after a bullpen session on Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez had been scheduled for activation that day, but that's been pushed back after he allowed three homers and five runs in a rehab appearance Tuesday. He's feeling fine physically, but the Indians want him to work on his mechanics, as they think he was coming open a little too soon in his delivery. Vinnie Pestano will continue to close for the Tribe for now.
More: Indians.mlb.com
Tue, Jun 18
- Chris Perez (shoulder) allowed three homers and five runs in an inning of work in his second rehab appearance with Double-A Akron.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez gave up five hits overall and also hit a batter. The right-hander was supposed to be activated from the disabled list on Friday, but the Indians might re-think that after tonight's showing. Vinnie Pestano owners should hang on to him.
Mon, Jun 17
- Chris Perez (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez, out since May 26 with shoulder soreness, allowed two hits and struck out one Sunday in his first rehab appearance with Low-A Lake County. He'll have to make it through another appearance Tuesday, but it sounds like he's on track to return later this week. Vinnie Pestano will continue to serve as the fill-in closer for now, though he has only notched one save during Perez's absence.
More: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Chris Perez (shoulder) will throw one inning Sunday in a rehab game with Low-A Lake Country.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Perez tossed multiple bullpen sessions this week and had no issues with his shoulder. He's on track to return to the Indians' bullpen within the next 3-4 days and should slide back into the ninth-inning role almost immediately. Perez is 6-for-8 in save opportunities this season.
More: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Josh Collmenter allowed just one hit over six scoreless innings and struck out seven in relief of an injured Trevor Cahill against the Marlins on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Collmenter missed out on a start Tuesday, as the Diamondbacks picked Randall Delgado instead. He got what essentially was a start today anyway and was outstanding, though he didn't get a win out of it. He's 3-0 with a 2.43 ERA in 40 2/3 innings out of the pen this season.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Mets placed RHP Scott Atchison on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Atchison suffered the injured while warming up during Tuesday's doubleheader. The veteran right-hander just made it back after missing a month with elbow inflammation, but now he'll need to miss at least two more weeks.
Tue, Jun 18
- Scott Atchison (groin) is likely to be placed on the disabled list.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Atchison suffered the injury on Tuesday while warming up before an appearance. It was his first day back from the DL for an elbow injury. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be out.
More: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Sat, Jun 15
- Scott Atchison (elbow) could rejoin the Mets for Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Atchison is currently on a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton and expects to return early next week. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since May 14 with inflammation in his right elbow.
More: ESPN New York
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Mike Zagurski has elected free agency.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Zagurski cleared waivers after being designated for assignment, but he's decided to look for an opportunity elsewhere. He posted a 15.00 ERA in six games for the Pirates.
Tue, Jun 18
- Pirates sent LHP Mike Zagurski outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Zagurski was designated for assignment over the weekend but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He could get another chance later this summer.
Sat, Jun 15
- Pirates designated LHP Mike Zagurski for assignment.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Zagurski was called up last month and posted a a 15.00 ERA in six games. Brandon Cumpton has been promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Heath Bell gave up a homer in a fourth straight appearance Wednesday, yet he still picked up his 13th save against the Marlins.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The homer by Justin Ruggiano only brought the Marlins to within 3-1. Bell, however, did allow a hit and a walk afterwards as part of a 31-pitch ninth inning. Fortunately for him, the Diamondbacks now have Thursday off, giving him a chance to recover. Bell, though, is leaving the door wide open for J.J. Putz to reclaim closing duties should Putz's rehab progress as hoped.
Tue, Jun 18
- Heath Bell was charged with the loss after allowing a ninth inning solo homer to Giancarlo Stanton in a tie game Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Entering a 2-2 contest in the top of the ninth, Bell struck out Ed Lucas before Stanton homered to right. Bell (4.23 ERA, 1.52 WHIP) has allowed a home run in three consecutive appearances. Consider it a course-correction after he enjoyed some good luck earlier this season. With J.J. Putz (elbow) close to returning, the clock on Bell's reign as closer may be ticking.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Jonathan Papelbon blew his second save of the season Wednesday, allowing a run on two hits and a walk in a loss to the Nationals.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Papelbon retired the next two hitters after a leadoff single, but he then walked Adam LaRoche before Jayson Werth poked one into left field to knot things up. It was the second blown save of the series for Paps. The Nationals wound up winning in extra innings.
Tue, Jun 18
- Jonathan Papelbon earned his 14th save of the season by working a scoreless ninth against the Nationals on Tuesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: After blowing his first save of the year his last time out, Papelbon rebounded to convert his next opportunity with relative ease. Papelbon's name has been thrown around as someone who might draw interest at the trade deadline, and he's doing his part, owning a 1.69 ERA and 0.71 WHIP through 26 2/3 innings.
Mon, Jun 17
- Jonathan Papelbon took his first blown save of the year when he gave up a solo homer to the Nationals' Chad Tracy on Monday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Papelbon was a perfect 13-for-13 this season before missing inside to Tracy tonight. It wasn't much more than a 340-foot flyball, but it was well placed down the line at Citizens Bank. Papelbon ended up getting the win anyway after the Phillies scored in the bottom of the ninth.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Sean Marshall (shoulder) is long-tossing at 120 feet.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "He threw very well today," Reds trainer Paul Lessard told reporters on Wednesday evening. Marshall is expected to return from the disabled list around early July.
More: Cincinnati Enquirer
Sun, Jun 16
- Sean Marshall (shoulder) hopes to begin long-tossing in the next day or so.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Marshall's shoulder is feeling good so far, but the left-hander thinks he's probably still at least three weeks away from a return. He's been out since mid-May with a shoulder issue that initially cropped up in spring training.
More: John Fay on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Jonathan Broxton (elbow) is expected to resume throwing at some point this weekend.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Broxton has been idle since being placed on the disabled list June 14 with a right elbow flexor strain. "He's been working on strengthening it," trainer Paul Lessard said Wednesday. "He finally has his full range of motion back. We wanted to get it flushed out." There is no timetable for the right-hander's return.
More: Cincinnati Enquirer
Sat, Jun 15
- Reds placed RHP Jonathan Broxton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 14, with a right elbow flexor strain.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Broxton has a 4.33 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 20/11 K/BB ratio through his first 27 innings this season, so it provides some context for his struggles. The Reds expect Broxton to return on June 29 when first eligible.
Fri, Jun 14
- Jonathan Broxton is dealing with swelling in his right elbow, and is listed as day-to-day.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The big right-hander has struggled to get into a groove this season, posting a 4.33 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 20/11 K/BB ratio through his first 27 innings. While it doesn't sound like a serious injury, Broxton owners should monitor the situation closely.
More: Jamie Ramsey on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Kyle Kendrick deserved a win but was dealt a no-decision Wednesday, as he held the Nationals to one run on just two hits and a walk over 7 2/3 innings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kendrick struck out six and gave up only an Adam LaRoche single in the second and Jayson Werth RBI single in the seventh, but Jonathan Papelbon was unable to nail down the one-run victory. The outing comes after Kendrick's worst of the season, though that was at Coors Field and, thus, forgivable. He'll get the Padres in San Diego next.
Sat, Jun 15
- Kyle Kendrick was knocked around for a season-high seven runs in 4 1/3 innings Friday in a no-decision against the Rockies.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Kendrick gave up 10 hits (including two home runs) and failed to register a strikeout. He had given up seven runs combined over his previous three outings, but a clunker at Coors Field shouldn't be considered shocking. He'll have a good chance to bounce back next week when he faces the Nationals at home.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Luis Mendoza yielded four runs on four hits and three walks over just five innings in Wednesday's loss to the Indians.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Things turned sour in a hurry for Mendoza, who held the Tribe hitless through the first four frames. Michael Brantley took him deep to lead off the fifth, and Mendoza allowed the first five batters to reach in the sixth before getting yanked. Mendoza has mostly pitched well of late but still sports a 4.30 ERA and 1.45 WHIP for the season. He'll get the Braves at home next.
Fri, Jun 14
- Luis Mendoza turned in a second consecutive strong outing in Friday's victory over the Rays, allowing just two runs on six hits over six innings of work.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Mendoza fanned three and walked two in the game. While he had gone more than a month since his last victory, Mendoza has been pitching very well for the Royals. Over his last eight starts, he owns a terrific 2.93 ERA. He'll look to extend his recent string of successes when he does battle against the Indians in Cleveland on Wednesday.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Luke Gregerson gave up hits to all four Giants he faced and took a blown save and a loss on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Gregerson has already pushed back into a setup role with Huston Street back, but he's still struggling. He's given up six runs and 11 hits over 3 2/3 innings in his last five appearances.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Tom Wilhelmsen gave up a game-tying homer to the first batter he faced after being brought into a one-run game in the eighth Tuesday against the Angels.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: So, Wilhelmsen can't close at the moment, but he can be brought in to face Albert Pujols with the game on the line? Pujols took him deep on just his second pitch of the night. It was actually the first homer allowed by Wilhelmsen this season. After that, he came back and got five outs, though he did need Charlie Furbush to bail him out of a jam in a tie game in the ninth. Overall, it probably wasn't a showing that's going to help his chances of returning to the closer's role.
Fri, Jun 14
- Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Friday that Tom Wilhelmsen will not be used as the team's closer for at least his next two or three outings.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Mariners want to see Wilhelmsen work on improving his command and location in some non-save situations before being thrust back into the ninth inning. They'll utilize the dreaded closer-by-committee for the time being, with Carter Capps the most likely beneficiary.
More: Seattle Times
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Mopping up against the Orioles, Jose Valverde gave up four runs and five hits in the ninth Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: The Tigers were already down 9-3, so Valverde's showing didn't hurt the team. It did, however, demonstrate once again why he's a really hard guy to trust. When Chris Davis took him deep today, it upped his total to six homers allowed in 19 1/3 innings.
Fri, Jun 14
- Tigers manager Jim Leyland indicated Friday that he's not ready to remove Jose Valverde from the closer role.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: "We're going to use Jose Valverde until we decide Jose Valverde can or can't do it or we've got somebody else better," said Leyland. It's not exactly a vote of confidence, but it sounds like they will stick with him for now. The 35-year-old has a 4.15 ERA, three blown saves and five homers allowed in just 18 appearances this season. We don't expect him to last the entire season in the closer role.
More: Chris Iott on Twitter
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Francisco Rodriguez earned his fifth save of the season, number 299 of his career, against the Astros on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: K-Rod is now just one away from 300, a number only 24 others have reached in baseball's history. Jim Henderson will be reinstalled as the Brewers' closer once K-Rod gets to the plateau, but even then Rodriguez should continue to be a valuable pitcher in leagues that count holds. He has a 0.68 ERA and 0.75 WHIP through 13 1/3 innings and will likely become the team's setup man once Henderson is back closing.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Kris Medlen allowed three runs -- one earned -- in seven innings as the Braves topped the Mets 5-3 on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Medlen bounced back from a loss his last time out to limit the Mets to just six hits in his seven innings. He also struck out seven while walking none, continuing a trend in his last six starts in which he has a 33:3 K:BB ratio. His performance of late is much more like the Medlen we saw in 2012 than it was earlier in the season. His next start is scheduled against the Royals in KC on Tuesday.
Fri, Jun 14
- Kris Medlen allowed four runs on a season-high nine hits over six innings Friday in a loss to the Giants.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Medlen struck out four and walked none in the loss. This was the first time he had allowed more than three earned runs in a start since way back on April 27. There has been some speculation about Medlen moving to the bullpen, but any such talk will be put on hold now that Brandon Beachy's return has been delayed due to a tender elbow. He currently lines up to face the Mets next week at home.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Wednesday that Jake Arrieta will join the starting rotation with Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Arrieta was optioned to the minors after he gave up five runs on 10 hits and a walk over 4 2/3 innings Monday in a spot-start against the Tigers. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 7.23 ERA in five starts in the majors this season and a 5.50 ERA in six starts and one relief appearance in Triple-A, but the Orioles aren't considering changing his role yet.
More: Baltimore Sun
Mon, Jun 17
- Orioles optioned RHP Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Arrieta gets the boot after getting lit up for five runs on 10 hits and a walk over 4 2/3 innings against the Tigers Monday. He'll be replaced on the roster by Zach Britton, who will be called up to start Tuesday.
Sun, Jun 16
- Jake Arrieta will start Monday against the Tigers.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Arrieta will make a spot start with Jason Hammel (illness) scratched. He was recalled earlier this week and has a 6.63 ERA over 19 innings with the Orioles.
More: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Fri, Jun 14
- Orioles recalled RHP Jake Arrieta from Triple-A Norfolk.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: Arrieta has struck out a batter per inning in his time with the O's this season but holds a 6.63 ERA and 1.63 WHIP and has walked 16 over 19 innings. He'll give them some length in the bullpen.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Tyson Ross struck out all five Giants he faced out of the pen on Wednesday.(Rotoworld.com)
Advice: He needed just 21 pitches to do it, too. The Padres said last month that Ross was going to get another shot in the rotation, but nothing of late suggests that they're intending to make that happen anytime soon. He ha a 2.05 ERA in 22 innings since coming off the DL and joining the pen.