Are 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, 2009Branyan has been somewhat lucky
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft examines May's BABIP numbers and discusses players who are lucky, like Russell Branyan, and others who are not.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 200930 Questions: Can reworked New York Mets bullpen help starters?
AJ Mass, ESPN.comAJ Mass says that even with K-Rod closing games, Johan Santana might not win 20 games.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 20092009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: The Top 600
ESPN Staff, ESPN.com2009 Fantasy baseball rankings
Story | Conversation | February 11, 20092009 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Relief Pitchers
ESPN Staff, ESPN.com2009 Fantasy baseball rankings: Relief Pitchers
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009Universal Pitcher Values: The full list
AJ Mass, ESPN.comThe full list of pitchers and their Universal Pitcher Values.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009Revolving door of closers keeps spinning
Eric Karabell...for the Mets right now is what you get. Brian Stokes has tossed 11 scoreless innings, Pedro Feliciano has resumed pitching solely to lefty hitters, and Joe Smith hasn't allowed a run in...
Story | September 09, 2008If You're Hardcore: Breaking down Mets' bullpen committee
Will Harris, ESPN.comWill Harris looks at the mad scramble for saves in the Mets' bullpen after Billy Wagner's injury.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008
Relief 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, 2008If You're Hardcore: Giants begin youth movement
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris looks at all the young players the Giants have been using in the infield and behind the plate.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008
Relief Efforts: Middle men worth picking up
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell suggests a handful of safe middle relievers who are barely owned in ESPN standard leagues.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008Daily Notes for Friday: Penny returns to mound
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft looks at Friday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008Playing With Numbers: Fantasy versus reality
AJ Mass, Special to ESPN.comAJ Mass discusses whether or not fantasy leagues using 4x4 scoring are closer to real-life than other leagues he's come across.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008
Relief Efforts: National League bullpen breakdowns
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at each National League bullpen situation and forecasts who will get the most saves and how many they'll rack up.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 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.
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