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RotoBaller   May 8th, 10:12am ET
Last week, I started off this article by saying it had been a slow week in bullpen news. Now, even a slow week provides some fantasy-relevant tidbits, but for the most part, there were no huge changes. That is not the case this week.One of the best teams in...
RotoBaller   May 8th, 7:30am ET
Chasing saves is never easy. Some fantasy managers began the season behind the eightball with the likes of Jordan Romano and Jhoan Duran on the injured list. Yimi Garcia and Chad Green combined for two saves when Romano was sidelined. When Duran was out, Griffin...
Razzball   May 7th, 2:00pm ET
What’s poppin’, Razzpimples? Remember to bookmark that Razzball Bullpen Chart, y’all! I update it obsessively. Also, if you’re a sub (you should be a sub…it’s great value), you get access to RP Projections and...
RotoBaller   May 7th, 11:50am ET
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 2% of LeaguesANALYSIS:Gregory Soto picked up the save this past Wednesday in a 2-1 victory over the Angels, which was his second save of the year. Notably, Jose Alvarado pitched the eighth inning, giving way...
RotoBaller   May 6th, 5:12pm ET
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 44% of LeaguesANALYSIS:After recording 26 saves for the Detroit Tigers in 2023 as the team's primary closer, Alex Lange was expected to be the team's closer heading into 2024. A somewhat rough spring for Lange...
RotoBaller   May 6th, 11:53am ET
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-14+ Team Leagues / NL-Only LeaguesROSTERED IN: 3% of LeaguesANALYSIS:Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a Grade 1 hamstring injury. Although Phillips is expected...
RotoBaller   May 5th, 11:17am ET
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 29% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles relieverYennier Canoallowed a walk while striking out one over 2/3 innings in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds.Craig Kimbrelentered the game in the ninth...
RotoBaller   May 3rd, 8:58am ET
We've made it through the first month of the season, and it's been a good one. For some teams. And for some players. But also a really, really bad one. For some teams. And for some players. Lots of highs and lows already in the 2024 baseball season, and bullpens...
RotoBaller   May 1st, 1:30pm ET
Every week, I write about the many different ways that bullpens around the leagues have changed. Typically, each week there are a couple of bullpens that have had to put a closer on the IL or had to shake things up because of poor performances.And then there...
Razzball   Apr 30th, 3:00pm ET
What’s poppin’, Razzpimples? Remember to bookmark that Razzball Bullpen Chart, y’all! I update it obsessively. Also, if you’re a sub (you should be a sub…it’s great value), you get access to RP Projections and...
RotoBaller   Apr 26th, 4:18pm ET
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 46% of LeaguesANALYSIS: With the removal of Adbert Alzolay from the closer role for the Cubs after a fourth blown save already in the early going of 2024, an opportunity was created for another reliever to take...
FanGraphs   Apr 26th, 11:00am ET
The 26-year-old right-hander has excelled out of the Red Sox bullpen in his first big league season.
RotoBaller   Apr 25th, 10:08am ET
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 3% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Garrett Cleavinger recorded his second save in four days for the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning to nail down the 7-5 victory over the Tigers. Cleavinger...
RotoBaller   Apr 24th, 11:30am ET
Accumulating saves isn't always easy in fantasy baseball. We entered the season with some reliable closers on the disabled list, including Devin Williams (back) and Paul Sewald (oblique).There is also Josh Hader, who was considered one of the top closers heading...
RotoBaller   Apr 24th, 10:13am ET
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 9% of LeaguesANALYSIS: With Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day IL, it opens the door to one or more of the Rays' relievers to handle closer duties until Fairbanks returns. Jason Adam is likely the first in line, however,...
Razzball   Apr 23rd, 2:00pm ET
What’s poppin’, Razzpimples? Remember to bookmark that Razzball Bullpen Chart, y’all! I update it obsessively. Also, if you’re a sub (you should be a sub…it’s great value), you get access to RP Projections and...
RotoBaller   Apr 23rd, 11:20am ET
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 39% of LeaguesANALYSIS: With the removal of Adbert Alzolay from the closer role for the Cubs after a fourth blown save already, an opportunity has been created for another reliever to take over the job. Or perhaps...
RotoBaller   Apr 23rd, 10:59am ET
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 12% of LeaguesANALYSIS: With the removal of Adbert Alzolay from the closer role for the Cubs after a fourth blown save already, an opportunity has been created for another reliever to take over the job. Or perhaps...
FanGraphs   Apr 23rd, 9:00am ET
This is the story of the batter-shaped pitching aid that’s seemingly in every bullpen in America.
RotoBaller   Apr 22nd, 7:45pm ET
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 34% of LeaguesANALYSIS:Tampa Bay Rays' reliever Jason Adam is having a pretty good season. He recently pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the New York Yankees, which allowed his team to win the game in...