Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase continued his dominant season in Monday's 5-4 win over the Angels, picking up his league-leading 34th save. Clase came in to pitch the ninth inning up by one and shut the door with a 1-2-3 inning and a strikeout. The 24-year-old has delivered on his high fantasy expectations this season, converting all but three save opportunities with a 1.34 ERA and a 9.20 K/9 rate. He should continue to help fantasy managers down the stretch and should be one of fantasy's top closers going into next season.

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase put the finishing touches on Tuesday's All-Star Game, earning a save in the American League's 3-2 win. Clase came in to pitch the ninth inning with the score 3-2 and proceeded to strike out Garrett Cooper, Kyle Schwarber, and Jake Cronenworth. Clase has been excellent once again this season, converting 19 of 21 save opportunities with a 1.41 ERA and 28.3% strikeout rate. He continues to be one of fantasy's most reliable closing options and should produce for fantasy managers in the second half of the season.

Cleveland Guardians reliever Emmanuel Clase pitched a clean ninth inning of Friday's 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles to earn his eighth save of the season. He struck out two batters and allowed no baserunners. Although Clase ranks just 18th in saves, he's putting up fantastic numbers for the second year in a row, posting a 2.21 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 28.4% strikeout rate. He should be a four-category contributor going forward and a must-start in all formats.

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is off to a strong start this season. In 15.1 innings so far in 2022, the reliever has pitched to a 2.93 ERA and a 2.45 FIP. He's also logged a 0.98 WHIP and has just 12 hits, five earned runs, and one home run. What's more, he's converted seven of his nine save chances and has given up just one earned run in his last 10.2 innings of work. He's entrenched as the closer in Cleveland and should continue to produce like one of the elite options at his position for fantasy managers.

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase ended up earning the win in Monday's 12-9 extra-innings game against the White Sox. Clase came on to pitch the 10th inning with a one-run lead and a ghost runner on second. He allowed a leadoff single, allowed the tying run to score on a fielder's choice hit to him, got the first out on a sac bunt, intentionally walked the bases loaded, then got the next two outs on force outs to keep the game tied. The Guardians were able to take the lead in the 11th and ultimately finished the game, making Clase the winning pitcher of record. It wasn't his best performance, but Clase has still pitched well, compiling a 2.92 ERA to go with six of eight save opportunities converted. He remains a higher-end fantasy closer option.

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase closed out the team's 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, retiring all three batters he faced without recording a strikeout. This was his second save on the season. His first save came just a day earlier during the team's 2-1 victory over the White Sox. The 24-year-old converted 24-of-29 save opportunities last year while pitching to a 1.29 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP. He's an elite bullpen arm and if he can stay healthy, he has a chance to flirt with 30 saves on the year.

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase has yet to receive a save opportunity on the season. Each of the team's four victories on the year have come in games in which the score was too lopsided headed into the ninth inning for a save opportunity to arise. Last Monday, Clase entered the game in the ninth while the team had a 10-5 lead and last Wednesday, he entered the game in the ninth while the team had a four-run lead. Clase converted 24 of his 29 save opportunities in 2021 while pitching to a 1.29 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP. He's the clear closer for the Guardians and fantasy managers can safely expect for him to start racking up saves soon.

The Cleveland Guardians and closer Emmanuel Clase agreed to a five-year, $20 million contract extension on Saturday. The deal includes a $2 million signing bonus and two options at $10 million each for 2027 and 2028. The buyouts on both options are for $2 million, while escalators can bring the maximum on the options to $13 million. The Guardians will now attempt to lock up All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez long term before Opening Day next week. Clase will start the season as Cleveland's closer after converting 24 of his 29 save chances in 2021 while posting an excellent 1.29 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 69 2/3 innings. The hard-throwing righty is a top-10 fantasy closer.

The Cleveland Guardians and closer Emmanuel Clase were close to ironing out a contract extension on Friday. As a rookie last year, Clase went 4-5 with a 1.29 ERA and converted 24 saves in 29 opportunities over 69 2/3 innings pitched. The hard-throwing right-hander registered 100 mph or better on 44% of the 1,057 pitches he threw in 2021. The Guardians may not provide Clase with as many closing chances as some of the best teams in baseball, but he's still plenty valuable in fantasy and is ranked as RotoBaller's No. 6 closer, behind new Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel.

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase threw a perfect seventh inning while striking out one to earn his 23rd save in a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Clase has now allowed just one earned run since July 15th and has compiled a ridiculous 1.44 ERA with 66 strikeouts across 62 2/3 innings pitched on the season. He should remain as the bonafide closer for the Tribe heading into 2022.

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase recorded his 20th save of the season but did allow two hits and an earned run in the bottom of the ninth in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. The earned run marked Clase's first earned run since July 16th. He earned AL reliever of the month in August and this earned run is not something to worry about moving forward.

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase earned his 19th save by throwing a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Boston Red Sox. Clase has been great recently as he still has a 0.00 ERA with six saves in August. He will serve as the sole Indians' closer down the stretch now that James Karinchak has been sent to AAA to work some things out.

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase recorded his 18th save of the season Sunday by allowing one hit and striking out one in the ninth inning of Sunday's 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Clase has a 0.00 ERA with five saves and 10 strikeouts across 8 2/3 innings pitched in August. He appears to have taken over closer duties for the Tribe, especially after James Karinchak struggled in this one by walking two and allowing a hit in 1/3 of an inning pitched. He should prove to be very valuable in saves leagues down the stretch.

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase threw a perfect ninth inning while striking out one in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. While it was not a save situation for Clase, it was nice to see him continue to have lock-down innings. He now has a 0.00 ERA in August with nine strikeouts across 7 2/3 innings pitched. He will be the leader in saves for the Tribe down the stretch.

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase threw a perfect ninth inning while striking out two to record his 17th save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Clase had no trouble in this one and is likely the clear-cut option for saves in Cleveland given the recent struggles of James Karinchak. Clase will carry a 1.64 ERA into his next appearance.

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase locked down his 16th save on Sunday while allowing one hit and recording one strikeout in a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers. Clase now has a 1.75 ERA on the season to go along with 50 strikeouts in 46 1/3 innings pitched. He will likely continue to share save opportunities with James Karinchak, but it is great to see he has earned four save opportunities since July 31st.

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase recorded his 15th save of the season Friday night in the Tribe's 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers. The Indians entered the ninth inning with a 6-0 lead and it did not appear Clase would be needed, but Blake Parker promptly loaded the bases and allowed a run while recording just one out and Clase was called into duty. He quickly struck out Eric Haase and Victor Reyes to end the inning. Clase now has a 1.79 ERA on the season and will continue to garner save opportunities down the stretch in conjunction with James Karinchak.

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase earned his 14th save of the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays by throwing a perfect 10th inning. Clase did not strike anyone out but still nailed down the save and will carry a 1.81 ERA with 47 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings pitched. He should be rostered in all leagues even though he shares save opportunities with fellow reliever, James Karinchak.

BOSTON (AP) — Held hitless into the eighth inning by Domingo Germán and looking feeble, Alex Verdugo and the Boston Red Sox suddenly erupted for five runs and stormed past the New York Yankees 5-4 Sunday. Verdugo opened the eighth with a long double for Boston’s first hit. Later, Kiké Hernández slid home headfirst on Xander Bogaerts’ sacrifice fly with the go-ahead run to cap the rally. The Red Sox won for the 10th time in 13 games against the Yankees and reclaimed first place in the AL East, a game ahead of Tampa Bay. New York fell nine games behind Boston. Boston trailed 4-0 when Verdugo doubled to deep right, and Germán was lifted after the hit. Jonathan Loaisiga (7-4) relieved, and Boston broke loose with four straight hits. Hunter Renfroe had an RBI double, Christian Vázquez singled home a run and Hernández followed with an RBI double, cutting it to 4-3. Zack Britton relieved and pinch-hitter Kevin Plawecki’s groundout plated the tying run. Hernández hustled hard and beat right fielder... [More]

BOSTON (AP) — Held hitless into the eighth inning by Domingo Germán and looking feeble, Alex Verdugo and the Boston Red Sox suddenly erupted for five runs and stormed past the New York Yankees 5-4 Sunday. Verdugo opened the eighth with a long double for Boston’s first hit. Later, Kiké Hernández slid home headfirst on Xander Bogaerts’ sacrifice fly with the go-ahead run to cap the rally. The Red Sox won for the 10th time in 13 games against the Yankees and reclaimed first place in the AL East, a game ahead of Tampa Bay. New York fell nine games behind Boston. Boston trailed 4-0 when Verdugo doubled to deep right, and Germán was lifted after the hit. Jonathan Loaisiga (7-4) relieved, and Boston broke loose with four straight hits. Hunter Renfroe had an RBI double, Christian Vázquez singled home a run and Hernández followed with an RBI double, cutting it to 4-3. Zack Britton relieved and pinch-hitter Kevin Plawecki’s groundout plated the tying run. Hernández hustled hard and beat right fielder... [More]