Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal struck out double-digit hitters for the eighth time this season and improved to 11-3 in a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The reigning AL Cy Young winner fanned 10 in seven innings and gave up three earned runs on five hits to collect his third straight quality start since the All-Star break. Skubal didn't walk anyone over 98 pitches (73 strikes), and he generated 20 whiffs against a strong lineup. The 28-year-old superstar ranks first in the majors in WHIP (0.83) and K-BB% (30.5), second in ERA (2.18) and strikeouts (181), and third in innings (140 2/3). He's slated to face the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Skubal held them to one run over six innings on May 2.

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Miami Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher nabbed his 11th save of the season in a 2-0 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Faucher threw a 1-2-3 ninth inning with a strikeout and needed just 12 pitches to finish off the Yankees. The 29-year-old right-hander is riding a modest five-appearance scoreless streak and has dropped his ERA to 3.64 with a 1.33 WHIP, 42 strikeouts, and 19 walks over 42 innings. While Faucher leads the Marlins in saves and has gotten two in a row for the club, they've frustrated fantasy managers by using multiple relievers to close out games. Ronny Henriquez, who has the second-most saves on the team (six), pitched a scoreless seventh inning to collect his 15th hold.

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Detroit Tigers closer Will Vest had a rough outing in a non-save situation during a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Vest came in to pitch the bottom of the eighth inning with a 7-3 lead and yielded three hits, including a Bryce Harper two-run homer, to turn the game into a nail-biter. He ended up retiring two batters (both via strikeout) before the Tigers replaced him with the just-acquired Kyle Finnegan. Fortunately for Detroit, Finnegan notched a four-out save to secure the victory. Vest, meanwhile, has been shaky in three of his past four outings. He blew a save Friday and is 16 out of 21 on the year with a 2.85 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, and 54:15 K:BB.

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Detroit Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan made a positive first impression in his team debut in a 7-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The Tigers called on closer Will Vest to pitch the eighth inning in a non-save situation against the top of the Phillies' lineup, but he wasn't up to the task. Vest left after allowing two earned runs on three hits and logging two outs. The Tigers then summoned Finnegan, acquired from the Washington Nationals at Thursday's trade deadline, in a 7-5 game. The 33-year-old right-hander retired four in a row to nab his 21st save of the season. Finnegan lowered his ERA to 4.24 (3.55 FIP) with a 1.24 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB in 40 1/3 innings. He's next in line for saves behind Vest, who has slumped lately.

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Texas Rangers reliever Robert Garcia (back) turned in his second straight poor performance in a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Garcia entered with a 4-2 lead and a chance to close out the Mariners in the bottom of the 10th inning, but the left-hander ended up with his fifth blown save of the year. He allowed two hits, including a game-tying home run by Randy Arozarena, and retired two batters (one strikeout) before leaving with a mid-back spasm. The Rangers went on to win the game, and manager Bruce Bochy said afterward that Garcia should be fine. Garcia, who blew a save and fell to 1-6 with a loss Friday, has surrendered three earned runs on four hits in two-thirds of an inning in his first two appearances since Thursday's trade deadline. The Rangers happened to acquire a pair of high-leverage relievers, righty Phil Maton, and lefty Danny Coulombe, on Thursday. If Garcia doesn't turn it around, Maton, Coulombe, or Shawn Armstrong could start receiving save opportunities. Garcia has converted just nine of his 14 save chances, but he still has a 3.21 ERA with 47 strikeouts against 16 walks in 42 innings.

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Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen (elbow) was removed early during Saturday's outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Halvorsen was only able to throw five pitches before being pulled out due to an elbow injury. Afterwards, interim manager Warren Schaeffer said that the injury didn't look good. The assumption is that Halvorsen will undergo further testing before they decide what to do next. If he misses time, Victor Vodnik could be next in line for saves in Colorado. Fantasy managers will need to stay tuned for more updates.

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Kai-Wei Teng took the mound for his first MLB start on Saturday. He made a handful of appearances out of the bullpen last season, but never made a start in the big leagues. The 26-year-old didn't have great results as he allowed five earned runs on four hits, while walking three batters and striking out four hitters. Teng was tagged for three runs in the first inning, but seemed to somewhat settle down after that. Manager Bob Melvin said Teng is expected to get another start after his lackluster outing on Saturday. Landen Roupp (elbow) isn't quite ready to return yet, so Teng might get one more start. He won't be a recommended streaming choice after seeing Saturday's start.

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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Austin Cox will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Originally, Spencer Strider was supposed to take the ball, but the game was delayed for over an hour due to rain. That being said, the Braves have decided to save Strider's arm and go bullpen-game on Saturday. It's unclear who is going to get the ball after Cox goes an inning or so. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups with the shakeup in starters. Cox isn't a recommended streaming option for this one.

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider has been scratched ahead of Saturday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. The game has been delayed due to rain for over an hour. That being said, the Braves have elected to go with a bullpen game, assuming they're able to play on Saturday. If it gets rained out, the two teams would likely make it up on Sunday. Strider already completed most of his warm up prior to this outing. It's unclear if the Braves would want him to pitch on Sunday or possibly wait until later in the week. The Braves haven't announced who would make the start for Saturday's game, assuming they play.

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Los Angeles Angels first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. was released by the organization on Saturday. This shouldn't come as a shock considering how poorly Wade has been playing with the Angels. In 30 games, Wade slashed .169/.260/.215 with one home run and three RBI. Before this season, Wade put together back-to-back strong campaigns with the San Francisco Giants. For some reason, everything is going wrong for Wade at the plate in 2025. He'll look to land with another organization, but will probably be forced to settle for a minor league contract.

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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Nootbaar is back in the mix after landing on the injured list in mid-July due to a ribs issue. The lineup isn't posted yet for Saturday's game versus the San Diego Padres. Regardless, Nootbaar figures to return to his everyday spot in the outfield. Before going down Nootbaar was slashing .227/.332/.381 with 12 home runs and 37 RBI in 88 games. He's not much of a fantasy option right now. In a corresponding move, infielder Jose Fermin has been optioned to the minors.

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Texas Rangers third baseman Jake Burger (quad) is beginning his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Saturday. Burger has been swinging the bat since last week, but now is ready for a rehab assignment. The right-handed slugger has been out since mid-July due to a quad strain. The Rangers are hopeful that Burger can return in time for their upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies next weekend. Burger has struggled with the bat this season, but is a legitimate power threat when healthy.

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Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Keegan Akin was called upon to hold a one-run lead versus the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The Orioles took a late lead in this one and already had Yennier Cano pitch in the eighth inning. That being said, Akin was tasked with getting the final three outs. It wasn't easy as he walked two batters, but also recorded two strikeouts in what ended up being his first save of the season. Akin figures to remain in the mix for saves alongside Cano right now.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was outstanding on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Baltimore Orioles. The O's hitters had no answers for Boyd as he tossed seven shutout innings, allowing four hits, and striking out eight batters in the no-decision. Sadly for Boyd, the Cubs bullpen blew the game in the eighth inning. Boyd has allowed zero earned runs in four of his last five starts. He'll take a 2.34 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 118/29 K/BB ratio into his next outing against the St. Louis Cardinals. Boyd should be rostered and started in all fantasy formats right now.

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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (knee) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. Frelick was pulled out of the game due to left knee soreness. Afterwards, the Brewers said that his removal from the contest was precautionary. The assumption is that Frelick will undergo further testing. For now, Frelick should be considered day-to-day. Before exiting, Frelick went 2-for-2 with a single and a double. Fantasy managers should check back on Sunday for another update.

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Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Jonathan India (elbow/forearm) exited early against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday after taking a Max Scherzer pitch off the left elbow/forearm. The Royals moved Adam Frazier to second to replace India and brought in Nick Loftin to play left field in the fifth inning. India's now undergoing further evaluation. The 28-year-old went 1-for-1 on Saturday and is now hitting a disappointing .242/.323/.344 with five homers, 32 RBI, 48 runs scored, and no stolen bases over 440 plate appearances.

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. It'll be Bieber's first start as part of the Toronto organization, which acquired him from the Cleveland Guardians before Thursday's trade deadline. The Blue Jays took a gamble on Bieber, who hasn't pitched in the majors since April 2024 as a result of Tommy John surgery. The former AL Cy Young winner has been dominant in a total of four rehab starts among the rookie, High-A, and Double-A levels this year. Across 11 1/3 innings, Bieber has put up a 1.59 ERA with 21 strikeouts and one walk. With Bieber aiming for five innings and 70 to 75 pitches Sunday, he's closing in on his Blue Jays debut.

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Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) made his long-awaited return from the injured list Saturday after missing four months with shoulder inflammation. Facing the Tampa Bay Rays, one of his former teams, Snell tossed five innings of five-hit, three-run ball with eight strikeouts and no walks on 86 pitches (57 strikes). Snell surrendered two home runs to Yandy Diaz, but he was otherwise sharp in a 4-0 loss. While Snell fell to 1-1 on the year in his third start and first since April 2, his strikeout total, command, average fastball velocity (95 mph), and 19 whiffs were all encouraging signs. The Dodgers are easing the 32-year-old back in as part of a six-man rotation. He's scheduled to toe the rubber again next Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) will receive an anti-inflammation injection in his right wrist on Saturday, manager Alex Cora announced. "We have to wait three days to see if it works," Cora said. "And then he starts doing baseball activities and see how he reacts to it." With Mayer in limbo for the next few days, his timeline to return remains unclear. The 22-year-old rookie amassed 144 plate appearances and hit .228/.272/.402 with four homers, 10 RBI, and 20 runs scored in 44 games before the Red Sox placed him on the 15-day injured list on July 24.

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Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday. The Marlins placed Hill on the 10-day injured list on July 22 with a sprained middle finger on his left hand, but it doesn't appear he'll miss much more time. The 29-year-old has hit a woeful .211/.276/.322 with two homers, seven RBI, 14 runs scored, and six steals in 100 plate appearances this season.

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