Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009How Wagner shifted the market
Buster Olney...Aardsma, who has been solid), the Angels (Brian Fuentes), Texas (Frank Francisco), Oakland (Andrew Bailey or Joey Devine, both affordable). Here are the teams that might not have a set closer going into next...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 26, 2009
Teahen a part of widespread optimism in K.C.
Buster OlneyMark Teahen's transition to second base began on a Little League field in Peoria, Ariz., in December. He went there with his brother and girlfriend to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 01, 2009
Spring Training Blog: March 31
BRAUN HURTS THUMB (1:18 a.m. ET) Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun is day to day with a right thumb contusion after leaving in the second inning of Tue...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 31, 2009Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Relief Efforts: Under-the-radar saves guys for 2009
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at 10 guys who are not closing now but could be in line for saves come 2009.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008Relief Efforts: Sherrill disabled, Wagner still ailing
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell discusses the injury issues of two more closers, George Sherrill and Billy Wagner, as well as those to buy low and sell high on down the stretch.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008Relief Efforts: Do managerial changes affect closers?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the effect of managerial changes on closers, especially in the wake of Willie Randolph's firing and Billy Wagner's slump.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008Elias Says ...
Elias Sports Bureau, Inc., Special to ESPN InsiderA daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2006No kidding, Braves thrilled with McDowell
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOnce they met Roger McDowell, the Braves knew they had the right man to replace pitching guru Leo Mazzone, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2006FLB: Closer Report
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN Fantasy GamesTristan Cockcroft discusses closer situations and ranks his top closers.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2006
Berkman, Ausmus bring Astros back; Burke's HR wins it
Chris Burke ended the longest postseason game in baseball history with a home run in the 18th inning, lifting the Astros to a 7-6 win over the Braves.
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