Cubs closer situation a mess
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a closer look at the Chicago Cubs' closer situation -- Carlos Marmol now has the job recently vacated by Kevin Gregg.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009Closer Chart
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell's updated closer depth chart displays the four top closing options for each team.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009Hughes, Feliz finding value in set-up
James Quintong, ESPN.comJames Quintong discusses the recent trend of contenders using highly touted starting pitching prospects in relief roles, and how Phil Hughes and Neftali Feliz are thriving.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009Monthly rankings comparison
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric 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, 2009Perez's cloudy future as a closer
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the fortunes of Chris Perez, who was dealt to Cleveland over the weekend.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Masset, Meyer among top middlemen
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a closer look at middle relievers who still have lots of fantasy value even if they don't get saves.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009Valverde returning, Francisco hurting
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the current fates of closers in the state of Texas, as Jose Valverde is about to come off the DL, while Frank Francisco could be returning there.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Are southpaws left behind as closers?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric 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, 200910 Lists of 10
Matthew Berry, ESPN.comMatthew Berry offers up 10 lists of 10, including offering up some pitchers to get, like Rick Porcello, and some to trade away.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009Fantasy baseball May re-rankings
Fantasy staff, ESPN.comRe-ranking the top 250 players for fantasy baseball from mid-May to the end of the season.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Gonzalez could share some saves
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell praises the way the Braves are handling their bullpen, even if it means taking some saves away from Mike Gonzalez.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Broxton 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, 2009Relief Efforts: Bell's quick start no fluke
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric 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, 2009Relief Efforts: Injury landed Trevor Hoffman in bargain bin
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell says that, when potential saves are on the line, it's important to look everywhere, including the disabled list.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009The Talented Mr. Roto: You Heard Me!
Matthew Berry, ESPN.comGo bold or go home. Matthew Berry offers 72 bold predictions -- for baseball and life -- for the 2009 season.
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