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
A's unveil yet another kid starter
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...season. They entered 2009 -- the year, not the season -- with three outstanding relievers, in Brad Ziegler, Joey Devine, and Santiago Casilla. They entered 2009 with two starters, Justin Duchscherer and Dana Eveland, who gave...
Blog | June 03, 2009Athletics' Devine out for season
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...got some bad news about Oakland's supposed closer: I just had it confirmed from Joey Devine's agent that Devine had Tommy John surgery, otherwise known as ligament replacement surgery. Considering...
Blog | April 21, 2009Butler is fulfilling expectations
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey breaks down Billy Butler's successful season and examines Matt Holliday, Adam Jones and Andrew Bailey.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009
A's Outman done for year
Associated PressA's pitcher Josh Outman had elbow surgery on Tuesday and is done for the season.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009BP Daily: The Smart Traders
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusBilly Beane and Jon Daniels are among the best GMs at knowing when to swap veterans for prospects, and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009
Broxton paces baseball's best 'pen
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the best and worst in relief so far this season, and discusses the latest developments in major league bullpens.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009Grey's Clipboard: B.J. Upton ready to rebound
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey provides scouting reports on the struggling B.J. Upton, up-and-coming reliever Andrew Bailey and the scuffling Scott Baker.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009
Blue Jays among those waiting for reinforcements
The Toronto Blue Jays, the Angels, the Yankees and some other teams must wait for pitching reinforcements to arrive. It feels like a scene from one of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 28, 2009
Bullpen failures abound
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhatever the reason -- age, inexperience, injury -- bullpens around the majors are getting lit up this season.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009Nats and Boras under pressure with Strasburg
It was Mark Prior who received the highest signing bonus ever for a drafted player, a $10.5 million deal after being picked second by the Chicago Cubs...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 22, 2009
Elbow surgery ends Devine's season
Associated PressOakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine has had surgery on his right elbow and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009Crosby drives in three as A's get best of Blue Jays
Associated PressMatt Holliday hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, Bobby Crosby drove in three runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5 on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 17, 2009Rich Harden, Cole Hamels make their season debuts
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison ranks Friday's starting pitchers and identifies good and bad hitters' matchups.
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