All articles tagged with #pitchers
New Red Sox catchers Adley Rutschman and Jake Rogers must quickly build rapport with a new pitching staff, learning each pitcher’s preferred signs and locations to keep the staff in a flow state after joining the team.
Chris Sale anchors a strong, two-start slate for the week ahead in fantasy baseball, with a mix of elite options (Burns, Wheeler, King, Sale) and solid streaming candidates across both leagues. The piece categorizes plays as Strong, Decent, or At Your Own Risk and notes rotation uncertainty as teams line up their schedules for the second half, plus surrounding context on the 2026 season amid ongoing labor dispute discussions.
MLB Trade Rumors highlights 35 players who could be moved by the 2026 deadline, balancing impact with likelihood across a mix of frontline pitchers, hitters and other trade candidates. The list covers names like Tarik Skubal, Luis Arraez, Freddy Peralta, Casey Mize, Aroldis Chapman, Sonny Gray, Joe Ryan, CJ Abrams, and Willson Contreras, among others, detailing salaries, control, and what kind of return teams might fetch while noting this is a guidance piece—not a strict ranking—with an “Others To Watch” section as clubs map buy/sell scenarios for July trades.
Jon Heyman outlines six top starting pitchers who could be moved before the MLB trade deadline, with Tarik Skubal positioned as the primary target for several big-market teams (Cubs, Blue Jays, Padres, Phillies, Rangers) and the Brewers as a caution due to prospect costs; Blue Jays are noted as an early fit for Skubal. Freddy Peralta is highlighted as a savvy bargain at about $8 million, with the Cubs (connected through manager Craig Counsell) among those who could pursue him. The piece also notes the Cubs, Blue Jays, Padres, Phillies, and Rangers as the most aggressive decision-makers and mentions the Brewers’ reluctance to part with prospects as a potential bottleneck.
The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Jake Irvin on the 15-day injured list with a throwing shoulder strain, promoting PJ Poulin from Triple-A. An MRI confirmed the strain; Irvin hopes to miss only the minimum 15 days. The rotation may be adjusted around an upcoming off-day, and Irvin’s 2026 line reads 5.23 ERA over 11 starts with a strong 25.4% strikeout rate.
This Waiver Wire Picks piece for 4/14 spotlights top adds such as Noah Schultz making his MLB debut, plus continued value from Jeffrey Springs and Andrew Painter. It also notes hot hitters like Daulton Varsho and Jorge Soler, plus streaming option Ryan Weathers and several speculative adds. The article summarizes the most-added players across Yahoo and ESPN and advises who to roster in shallow and deep leagues.
Nick Mariano highlights nine pitchers he believes can deliver league-winning value in 2026 fantasy baseball by targeting late-round arms with upside, including Cam Schlittler, Ryan Pepiot, Griffin Jax, Cade Horton, Cade Cavalli, Matthew Liberatore, JR Ritchie, Didier Fuentes, and Drew Anderson. The piece analyzes spring performance, NFBC ADP context, and how these pitchers can anchor a winning build around a Trevor Story-led offense, offering a mix of high-ceiling youngsters and mid-to-late-round depth pieces for various formats.
The Dodgers have a strong postseason performance with standout pitching from Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki, contributing to their 7-1 record and pursuit of a historic title, while also highlighting team depth and individual achievements.
The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers have announced their starting pitchers for Game 4, with Matthew Boyd starting for the Cubs and Freddy Peralta for the Brewers, as both teams aim to advance in the playoffs. Boyd, on full rest, has a strong home ERA, while Peralta boasts a 17-6 record this season. The game is scheduled for 8:08 p.m., with the Cubs hoping to force a Game 5.
Major League Baseball has extended the paid leave of Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz amid an ongoing gambling investigation into suspicious betting patterns related to Ortiz's pitches, with no set end date for the leave.
This article provides daily fantasy baseball waiver wire recommendations, highlighting top priority players like Cristian Javier and Nolan McLean, along with most added players on major sites, and suggests streaming pitchers such as Ryan Bergert and Chris Paddack for strategic roster improvements.
The article provides expert MLB DFS picks for August 12, highlighting top pitchers like Freddy Peralta and promising stacks such as the Yankees and Dodgers, with strategic insights into matchups, pricing, and betting opportunities to maximize ROI.
The Royals traded catcher Freddy Fermin to the Padres in exchange for pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek, bolstering their pitching staff amid injuries, with Bergert and Kolek providing immediate starting or bullpen options.
Ronald Acuna Jr. is undergoing an MRI due to Achilles issues, Cubs are making roster moves with Ian Happ possibly heading to the injured list and Moises Ballesteros being promoted, and several pitchers including Adrian Houser and Chris Paddack are involved in trade deadline scenarios affecting their teams' starting rotations.
The article provides a comprehensive weekly update on fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups, highlighting key hitters and pitchers to add, including prospects and rehabbing players, with detailed rostership changes and streaming options for Week 15.