Brian Duensing to DL, Randy Rosario Recalled rotoballer.com Fri 8/3/18 8:25 AM

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Duensing (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list on Friday. He's struggled heavily this season and should not be owned in fantasy leagues. Rosario has a respectable 1.97 ERA in 32 innings this season, but only holds value in fantasy leagues that use holds as a category. He is not expected to see many save opportunities this season.

Brian Duensing Advancing in Return from DL rotoballer.com Fri 7/6/18 9:10 AM

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Duensing (shoulder) was able to play catch on Friday and could throw a bullpen session in San Francisco next week. Duensing has been on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. The veteran reliever has struggled in 2018 but is coming off a season in which he pitched to a 2.74 ERA and a 61/18 K/BB ratio. When he returns, he'll work in middle relief for the Cubs and provide no fantasy value.

Brian Duensing Placed on Bereavement List rotoballer.com Mon 6/18/18 1:56 PM

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Duensing (personal) has been placed on the bereavement list on Monday. He can be away from the team for 3-7 days. The Cubs recalled Rob Zastryzny to take Duensing's spot in the bullpen. Neither player should be owned in any fantasy leagues right now.

Brian Duensing Turned Down More Money To Return To Chicago rotoballer.com Sun 1/28/18 12:12 PM

This article references Brian Duensing and more! Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Duensing turned down a larger contract from the Athletics before signing with the Cubs, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. He reportedly turned down more than $3 million more before inking his two-year, $7 million pact with the Cubs. What this indicates, is that the A's are still in the market for bullpen help, preferably from the left side.Keep on reading: Brian Duensing Turned Down More Money To Return To Chicago

Brian Duensing Back To Cubs rotoballer.com Wed 1/17/18 4:46 AM

This article references Brian Duensing and more! Free agent relief pitcher Brian Duensing has agreed to a two-year contract to go back to the Cubs, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Heyman says that the deal is worth $7 million and that Duensing turned down significantly more money from other teams to return to Chicago. Duensing arguably had the best season of his career in 2017 with Chicago, posting a 2.74 ERA in 62 1/3 innings and striking out 8.8 batters per nine as the top lefty for the NL Central champions.Keep on reading: Brian Duensing Back To Cubs

Brian Duensing To DL, Ashur Tolliver Recalled rotoballer.com Wed 6/22/16 11:18 AM

After appearing to injure his elbow this past Monday against the Texas Rangers, left-hander Brian Duensing underwent tests. Today, the results came back and the Orioles have placed Duensing on the disabled list with left elbow inflammation. He'll also undergo surgery to remove cartilage chips from h[...]

Mike Wright Sent to Triple-A Norfolk, Brian Duensing Recalled rotoballer.com Thu 6/2/16 12:46 PM

After a short outing from Mike Wright, the Orioles decided to send him down to Triple-A Norfolk. Wright lasted a mere two and two third innings against Boston, giving up six earned runs and four HRs in the process. His ERA jumped to 5.88 with a 1.47 [...]

Gibson Strikes Out 9, No Runs For Big Twins Victory rotoballer.com Wed 9/30/15 11:02 PM

This article references A, Brian Duensing, C, Kyle Gibson, OF, SP, TE and more! Kyle Gibson pitched six shutout innings in the Minnesota Twins' 7-1 defeat over the Cleveland Indians in the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader. Gibson scattered four hits throughout six innings while striking out nine batters. Not only was it a major bounce back start after allowing six runs to the Indians during his last outing, but the victory propelled the Twins to within a game for the second AL Wild Card spot prior to the second half of the Wednesday doubleheader. After this star[...]Keep on reading: Gibson Strikes Out 9, No Runs For Big Twins Victory

MLB Closers & Saves: Fantasy Baseball Depth Charts rotoballer.com Sat 6/20/15 5:00 AM

This article references A, A.J. Ramos, Aaron Loup, Aaron Sanchez, Adam Ottavino, Addison Reed, al alburquerque, Alexi Ogando, Andrew Miller, Antonio Bastardo, Aroldis Chapman, Arquimedes Caminero, Bobby Parnell, Boone Logan, Brad Boxberger, Brad Ziegler, Brandon Kintzler, Brandon League, Brett Cecil, Brian Duensing, Bryan Shaw, Caleb Thielbar, Cam Bedrosian, Carlos Torres, Carson Smith, Casey Fien, Casey Janssen, Chad Qualls, Chris Hatcher, Cody Allen, Craig Kimbrel, Craig Stammen, Dale Thayer, Dan Jennings, Dan Otero, Danny Farquhar, Darren O'day, David Carpenter, David Robertson, Dellin Betances, Drew Storen, Edward Mujica, Enrique Burgos, Eric O'Flaherty, Ernesto Frieri, Evan Marshall, Fernando Rodney, Fernando Salas, Francisco Rodriguez, Glen Perkins, Grant Balfour, Greg Holland, Hector Rondon, Hunter Strickland, Huston Street, J.P. Howell, Jake Diekman, Jake McGee, Jake Petricka, Jason Grilli, Jason Motte, Jean Machi, Jenrry Mejia, Jeremy Affeldt, Jerry Blevins, Jeurys Familia, Jim Henderson, Jim Johnson, Joakim Soria, Joaquin Benoit, Joba Chamberlain, Joe Nathan, Joe Smith, Joel Peralta, John Axford, Jonathan Broxton, Jonathan Papelbon, Jordan Walden, Juan Jaime, Junichi Tazawa and more! Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball, and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Stay on top of all closer depth charts for the AL and NL, and dominate in saves this year. We will be updating the MLB Closers & Saves Depth Charts all season long.  Bookmark this page, an[...]Keep on reading: MLB Closers & Saves: Fantasy Baseball Depth Charts

Daily Joust: The Weekend Ahead baseballguys.com Fri 6/29/12 1:26 PM

It's Friday, and that means a couple of things. One, it's about time to cut loose and have some fun. Two, I'll be giving some plays for Friday and Saturday that would seem to be in prime position to succeed. HITTERS -- FRIDAY John Buck vs. Cliff Lee: Buck has been awful this year but [...]