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Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Diamondbacks shuffle closers

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a look at the closer situation in Arizona after a freak season-ending injury to Chad Qualls.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Closer Chart

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell's updated closer depth chart displays the four top closing options for each team.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Top 10 positive stat surprises from '09

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at the top 10 most positive stat surprises from 2009, including Joe Mauer's power, then offers up other interesting tidbits.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009

Monthly rankings comparison

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell compares the fantasy staff composite rankings of relief pitchers from April to May to now and, as always, provides his own.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

Reviewing All-Star relievers

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell reviews the relief pitchers selected to the All-Star Game and wonders why there aren't more effective set-up men taken.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Perez's cloudy future as a closer

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at the fortunes of Chris Perez, who was dealt to Cleveland over the weekend.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Are southpaws left behind as closers?

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at why so few lefties occupy closer roles and speculates what other southpaws might be in contention for saves.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Broxton, Hoffman show 'wow' factor

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at the closers who have shown that "wow" factor in a year in which many other relievers have struggled.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Aardsma's the man in Seattle

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a look at the latest bullpen news, including David Aardsma being named the closer in Seattle.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

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

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

Relief Efforts: Bell's quick start no fluke

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell discusses Heath Bell's hot start in San Diego, as well as the latest on the closer situation in Colorado.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009

Relief Efforts: Injury landed Trevor Hoffman in bargain bin

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell says that, when potential saves are on the line, it's important to look everywhere, including the disabled list.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Relief Efforts: Spring bullpen rankings

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell does a quick rundown of each team's bullpen situation as spring training starts.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009

2009 Positional Previews: Relief Pitchers

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell profiles relief pitchers for the 2009 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009