Relief Efforts: Don't worry about Brad Lidge's struggles

Eric Karabell looks at the latest news about relief pitchers, including the early struggles of Brad Lidge.

Lidge's saves streak ends as Padres rally for four in ninth

Brad Lidge blew his first save in 47 opportunities, allowing four runs, including a three-run homer to Kevin Kouzmanoff, and the Padres beat the Phillies 8-5 on Saturday night.

Hairston's double caps off six-run rally as Padres rise past Phillies

Scott Hairston homered and hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning, helping the San Diego Padres overcome a six-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Friday night.

Spring Training Blog: March 15

MILLER TO HAVE FINGER EXAMINED (10:12 p.m. ET) Cleveland Indians prospect Adam Miller will have his right middle finger examined by a doctor on Monda...

Phillies to sign Madson for 3 years

One day after locking up No. 1 starter Cole Hamels for the next three years, the Phillies are on the verge of doing the same with their top set-up man, Ryan Madson.

No Met sweat? Wagner has only shoulder spasm

Tests on Billy Wagner's left shoulder showed he has muscle spasms around the joint. His availability for New York's game with the Phillies on Tuesday night will likely be a midgame decision.

Taguchi, Rollins key Phillies' six-run rally past Mets in ninth inning

So Taguchi and Jimmy Rollins had two-run doubles in a six-run ninth, and the Phillies rallied against the Mets' makeshift bullpen for an 8-6 victory Tuesday night, taking over first place in the NL East.

CAPTION: Jul 22, 2008; Flushing, NY, USA: New York Mets pitcher Duaner Sanchez #50 reacts in the 9th inning as he loads the bases against the Philadelphia Phillies at...

Victorino lifts Phillies to fourth straight win

Shane Victorino's two-out RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 3-2 on Friday night.

Relief Efforts: National League bullpen breakdowns

Eric Karabell looks at each National League bullpen situation and forecasts who will get the most saves and how many they'll rack up.

MVP Rollins headed to DL for first time in eight-year career

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday for the first time in his eight-year career because of a sprained left ankle.

Perez, Reyes lead Mets to fifth straight victory

Oliver Perez pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings, Jose Reyes hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 Saturday.

Spring Training Blog: March 20

For more spring training news that could impact your fantasy team, check out our daily fantasy camp notes. YOUNGSTER COMPETES FOR SPOT IN ROTAT...

Mets say last season's historic collapse is now out of their sight

Despite suffering one of the worst collapses in baseball history last September, the Mets say they're ready to redeem themselves in 2008.

Mets score seven runs in eighth to stun Phils

After boasting about his team in spring training, Philadelphia's Jimmy Rollins made a key error Monday as New York rallied for seven runs in the eighth inning to beat the Phillies 11-5 in its home opener.