Oakland Athletics middle reliever Chris Hatcher had a mediocre inning of relief in a 9-2 victory against Toronto Sunday afternoon. He went one inning allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one batter. Hatcher has a very poor strikeout rate (14.1%) to go with an average walk rate (9.9%). He is consistently getting used in situations that are just to fill innings, not high-leverage stressful outings. Despite that, he carries a 5.17 ERA and 1.91 [...]

This article references Chris Hatcher and more! Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Chris Hatcher avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.15 million contract. Hatcher was acquired from the Dodgers last August and posted a 3.52 ERA in 23 innings with the A's down the stretch. The 32-year-old right-hander will continue to work in a middle-relief role for Oakland in 2018.Keep on reading: Chris Hatcher Avoids Arbitration

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

This article references A, A.J. Ramos, Atlanta Braves, Chris Hatcher, Jason Grilli, Jim Johnson, Kenley Jansen, SP, Steve Cishek, Yimi Garcia and more! One closer lost his job this past week, and his replacement is good enough to become a asset for fantasy owners looking for saves. It's possible he'll retain the job for the rest of the season. Below are some relievers who figure to soon be in line for saves and are smart adds in leagues where they are available. Editor’s Note: to read about even more waiver wire options for closers and relief pitchers, be sure to check out our famous waiver wire pickups list which is a running list that [...]Keep on reading: MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 5/15/15

This article references A, Brad Boxberger, Chris Hatcher, Jake McGee, Kenley Jansen, Sean Doolittle, SP, Yimi Garcia and more! Fantasy Baseball's fifth week is almost complete and hopefully all of the closers you drafted are healthy and still have their jobs. If that is not the case and you are looking to add some saves to your team, below are some guys who may be able to help sooner rather than later. Editor's Note: Bookmark our MLB Closers & Saves Depth Charts for the latest look at all the current closers, setup men, longshots and relief pitcher waiver wire adds.   Waiver Wire Saves & MLB Bullpen [...]Keep on reading: MLB Closers And Saves Waiver Wire Watch For 5/6/15

This article references Adam Ottavino, Bobby Parnell, Chris Hatcher, Edward Mujica, Jenrry Mejia, Jeurys Familia, Joakim Soria, Joe Nathan, Joel Peralta, Kenley Jansen, Koji Uehara, LaTroy Hawkins and more! Editor's Note: Bookmark our MLB Closers & Saves Depth Charts for the latest look at all the current closers, setup men, longshots and relief pitcher waiver wire adds.   Waiver Wire Saves & MLB Bullpen Report for 4/9/2015 The season isn't even a week old yet, but we already had one major trade involving a closer and a couple injuries leading to setup men taking over their team's ninth inning role. Below are some relievers available in a high amount of leagues who should offer gr[...]Keep on reading: MLB Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Watch for 4/9/15

This article references Chris Hatcher, Kenley Jansen and more! BALLER MOVE: Add in All 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Don't pay for saves... ever! Fantasy baseball experts around the world yell this every season and for good reason. Saves are volatile, closers are unpredictable, and managers for whatever reason don't like to give fantasy owners much insight on who they plan to use in the 9th inning. Well, after Opening Day that information is much tougher to hide and one thing that we found out Monday is that the Dod[...]Keep on reading: Chris Hatcher (RP, LAD) – Waiver Wire Pickups

This article references Andrew Heaney, Austin Barnes, Chris Hatcher, Dan Haren, Dee Gordon, Derek Dietrich, Donovan Solano, Ed Lucas, Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Fernandez, Mat Latos, Rafael Furcal, SP and more! Marlins Gear Up for 2015, Acquiring Gordon, Haren and Latos It's been a really busy past couple of days for the Marlins, who have completed two relatively big trades that will have immediate ramifications on their 2015 season.First, Miami parted ways with their top pitching prospect, Andrew Heaney, along with three other youngsters, outfielder Kike Hernandez, catcher Austin Barnes, and reliever Chris Hatcher, sending them to the Dodgers for two quality Major League players: infi[...] Keep on reading: MLB Hot Stove 12/11/2014 -- Marlins Reel In Present for Future