Buster Blog: Closer Market
Buster blogs about the Nationals signing Matt Capps and the impact on Jose Valverde and the teams that need a closer
Video | December 24, 2009Astros finalize deal with reliever Lyon
Associated PressReliever Brandon Lyon and the Astroscompleted a $15 million, three-year contract on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009Marlins deal Lindstrom
Associated PressThe Astros have reached a deal to acquire Matt Lindstrom from the Marlins. He is flying to Houston for a physical, sources told ESPN's Peter Gammons.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Pavano, 2 others accept arbitration
Associated PressMinnesota starter Carl Pavano, Atlanta reliever Rafael Soriano and Colorado setup man Rafael Betancourt accepted salary arbitration offers.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Soriano's decision 'going down to wire'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRafael Soriano's agent said Saturday that the pitcher is giving serious consideration to accepting arbitration and returning to Atlanta for a one-year deal.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009What Wagner brings to Braves
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotWhat Wagner brings to Braves
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Deadline looming for arbitration offers
Associated PressWorld Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Vladimir Guerrero and Randy Wolf were among the free agents who weren't offered salary arbitration, moves that enable new teams to sign them without losing draft picks.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Early Top 200 rankings for 2010
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Breaking down the '09 pitching staff
Jeremy Lundblad, ESPN Stats and InformationBreaking down the '09 Red Sox pitching staff.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 20092009 Fantasy Baseball Awards
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey bestows some special awards for the 2009 fantasy baseball season.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Tejada, Berkman lift Astros past Lee, Phillies
Associated PressCliff Lee was shaky in his playoff tuneup and the Phillies, one night after clinching their third consecutive NL East title, lost 5-3 to the Astros.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 01, 2009Rivera, 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, 2009Astros end Reds' six-game win streak behind strong outing from Rodriguez
Associated PressWandy Rodriguez pitched six solid innings, Humberto Quintero homered and the Houston Astros beat Cincinnati 3-2 on Sunday to snap the Reds' six-game winning streak.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2009Norris solid as Cards denied chance to clinch
Associated PressAstros rookie Bud Norris prevented the Cardinals from clinching a playoff berth on Wednesday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 23, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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