Despite racking up 20 pitches, Feliz turned in a perfect seventh while striking out one. The former Texas Ranger will turn 28 next month and has thrived so far in 2016. Through five appearances, Felix has pitched five innings and struck out six. The only batter to reach base against Feliz in 2016 di[...]

This article references A, al alburquerque, Alex Wilson, bruce rondon, C, Craig Kimbrel, Drew Storen, Joakim Soria, Joaquin Benoit, Jonathan Papelbon, LaTroy Hawkins, Mark Melancon, Neftali Feliz, OF, San Diego Padres, SP, SS, TE, WR and more! A busy week in the MLB with a ton of trades has shaken up rosters for the playoff push. At the time I'm writing this, there are about 16 hours left until the trade deadline so there could still be more moves that are made. We'll take a look at what has gone down over the past week and what could still come.   Jonathan Papelbon (WAS) I mentioned in the last article that the Blue Jays and Nationals were the frontrunners to land Papelbon, and it was Washington who was able to make the dea[...]Keep on reading: MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch- Trade Deadline Edition Part 2 7/31

This article references 1B, 2B, 3B, A, A.J. Ramos, Andrew Miller, Arodys Vizcaino, Aroldis Chapman, Brad Boxberger, Brad Ziegler, Bryan Shaw, C, Carson Smith, Carter Capps, Cody Allen, Craig Kimbrel, Darren O'day, David Robertson, Dellin Betances, Drew Storen, Francisco Rodriguez, Glen Perkins, Greg Holland, Hector Rondon, Huston Street, J.j. Hoover, Jake McGee, Jason Grilli, Jason Motte, Jay Bruce, Jenrry Mejia, Jeurys Familia, Jim Johnson, Joakim Soria, John Axford, Johnny Cueto, Jonathan Papelbon, Kelvin Herrera, Ken Giles, Kenley Jansen, Kevin Jepsen, Koji Uehara, Mark Melancon, Neftali Feliz, OF, Pedro Strop, Rafael Soriano, Roberto Osuna, Santiago Casilla, Sergio Romo, Shawn Tolleson, SP, SS, TE, Tony Watson, Trevor Rosenthal, Tyler Clippard, Wade Davis, Will Harris, Will Smith, Zach Britton and more! Below you will find our rest of season tiered rankings for relief pitchers. This list was constructed reflecting the probability of trades being completed between now and the MLB trade deadline. Obviously a bird in hand is better than two in the bush, but it feels necessary to account for potential moves and the impact it will have on that player's projections. Let's get to it. Editor’s Note: You can check out all of RotoBaller’s fantasy baseball midseason rankings and analysis, which [...]Keep on reading: Midseason Fantasy Baseball Tiered Rankings: Relief Pitchers

This article references A, A.J. Ramos, John Axford, Neftali Feliz, Sean Doolittle, Shawn Tolleson, SP, Tyler Clippard and more! There hasn't been a whole lot of changeover in closer roles this week, but there still are some nice waiver wire options to consider depending on your league size and format. If you are looking to add some saves off the waiver wire, now is a great time to go after some newly appointed closers who are just starting to settle into the ninth. Editor’s Note: to read about even more waiver wire options for closers and relief pitchers, be sure to check out our MLB Closer Depth Charts and ou[...]Keep on reading: MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 6/1

This article references A, Atlanta Braves, Carson Smith, Danny Farquhar, Fernando Rodney, Jason Grilli, Jim Johnson, Neftali Feliz, Shawn Tolleson, SP and more! We are getting close to the half way mark of the fantasy season, and the closer landscape is still changing from week to week. There are a couple dominating setup man on the waiver wire in many leagues who may soon steal the ninth inning job from struggling closers. Below are some relief pitchers to consider adding off the waiver wire, if you're looking to add some saves potential to for your fantasy baseball teams. Let's get to it. Editor’s Note: to read about even more waiver wire op[...]Keep on reading: MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for Week Eight

This article references A, Addison Reed, Brad Ziegler, Enrique Burgos, Neftali Feliz, Sean Doolittle, Shawn Tolleson, SP and more! Two closers who have struggled all season were removed from their ninth inning duties this past week: Addison Reed and Neftali Feliz. Neither team's manager has officially named a new closer, instead suggesting a closer by committee approach. However, both of the relievers who have been given the first shot at save opportunities for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers have gotten the job done filling in as closer and are solid options off the waiver wire for owners looking for saves in[...]Keep on reading: MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for Week Seven

This article references Aroldis Chapman, Brad Boxberger, Brian McCann, Buster Posey, Dellin Betances, Glen Perkins, Hector Rondon, Jake McGee, Jesus Montero, Kenley Jansen, Luke Gregerson, Matt Wieters, Miguel Montero, Mike Zunino, Neftali Feliz, Russell Martin, Salvador Perez, Santiago Casilla, SP, Travis d'Arnaud and more! Preseason Analysis: Closer & Catcher Draft Strategy RotoBaller is very excited about the launch of our very own radio station. You can now find our new shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, and on iTunes under podcasts. Every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM EST, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph and co-host Anthony Aniano of DraftSmashers Radio will be discussing the most relevant fantasy sports news and information. Editor's Note: Don't forget to check out all of RotoBaller's 2[...]Keep on reading: MLB Podcast on RotoBaller Radio: Closers & Catchers To Target Late

This article references Dellin Betances, Hector Rondon, Neftali Feliz, SP and more! The 2015 fantasy baseball season is fast approaching RotoBallers. We are here to provide you with the most current and in-depth analysis every single day leading up to the busy draft season, and the start of the 2015 MLB season. Several times per week, RotoBaller co-founder Real Talk Raph will review the key player news and developments, as well as prepare you for your drafts. He'll be bringing you information on the hottest sleepers, waiver wire pickups, closers, injuries, prospects and ra[...]Keep on reading: Video: Analyzing the Top 3 Closers (RP) That Will Outperform Their ADP

This article references Joakim Soria, Joe Nathan, Neftali Feliz, SP and more! BALLER MOVE: Add in ImmediatelyANALYSIS: The closer carousel continues as Joakim Soria has been shipped to the Tigers to either close or setup for incumbent Joe Nathan, opening a spot at the backend of the Texas Rangers bullpen. Enter Neftali Feliz, who should walk right into that open spot and run with it all the way to the end of the season. Feliz had been recovering from TJS for a while in 2014, and then toiled in Triple-A for a while, putting up a 3.14 ERA over 28 2/3 IP with a 9.73 [...] Keep on reading: Neftali Feliz (RP, TEX) -- Waiver Wire Pickups

(1) Ryan Dempster traded or not? (2) Ichiro now in Big Apple after trade from Mariners. (3) Anibal Sanchez/Omar Infante sent to Detroit for future ace Jacob Turner. (4) Colby Lewis done for year -- elbow surgery. (5) Justin Smoak sent to Triple-A. (6) Roy Halladay shaky. (7) Jordan Zimmerman/Ryan Vogelsong = money in the [...]