Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.

Playing with Numbers: Discussing pitchers' values

AJ Mass follows up last week's column on hitters' values by discussing the value of pitchers.

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Relief Efforts: Closers seem safe from being dealt

Tristan H. Cockcroft says those closers rumored to be dealt at the deadline seem to be safe for saves the rest of the year.

Joba Rules for naught?

...spasms can be unpredictable. At least the Yankees have a Plan B in place, having acquired Damaso Marte from the Pirates, but with the starting rotation in shambles, how many games will there be...

The Commish's Court: Dealing with interleague dealings

AJ Mass discusses the different ways leagues can handle interleague trades

Daily Notes for Sunday: Wrapping up key divisional series

Adam Madison seeks out the matchups to exploit and avoid in fantasy for Sunday, July 27.

Fantasy Spin: Nady, Marte to the Yankees

Christopher Harris assesses the impact of Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte's trade to the Yankees.

...Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch/US Presswire Apr 29, 2008; Flushing, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Damaso Marte (43) comes in to relieve teammate Ian Snell (not shown) during the 5th inning against the...

Relief Efforts: Who could be closing next?

Eric Karabell highlights which current closers could be dealt, and discusses the pitchers next in line to assume those duties.

The Talented Mr. Roto: My All-Star break rankings

Matthew Berry presents his personal rankings from the All-Star break through the end of the season.

Daily Notes for Friday: Moyer a great spot-start in Florida

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Friday's major league action from a fantasy perspective.

Second-Half Ranks: Top 340

The fantasy staff ranks the top 340 players for the second half.

Second-Half Ranks: Relief pitchers

The fantasy staff ranks the relief pitchers for the second half.

Relief Efforts: Forecasting second-half save leaders

Eric Karabell takes a stab at predicting the second-half save leaders and provides the latest news from bullpens around baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Damaso Marte (43) celebrates with first baseman Adam LaRoche after getting the the final out on a ground...