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Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Diamondbacks shuffle closers

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a look at the closer situation in Arizona after a freak season-ending injury to Chad Qualls.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Wagner still has fantasy value

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell is taking a closer look at Billy Wagner's fantasy value in Boston, which could still be relatively high in the near future.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

Closer Chart

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell's updated closer depth chart displays the four top closing options for each team.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Bad ERAs won't hurt some closers

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at a handful of closers who will keep their jobs and pile up saves despite awful ERAs.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009

Potential deals could shuffle bullpens

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a look at a number of closers who may move at the trade deadline, and the potential fallout from such deals.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

Monthly rankings comparison

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric 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, 2009

Reviewing All-Star relievers

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell reviews the relief pitchers selected to the All-Star Game and wonders why there aren't more effective set-up men taken.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Perez's cloudy future as a closer

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at the fortunes of Chris Perez, who was dealt to Cleveland over the weekend.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Stop complaining about Wright

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at six high-profile players drawing the ire of many fantasy owners even though they're still producing solid numbers.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Broxton, Hoffman show 'wow' factor

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at the closers who have shown that "wow" factor in a year in which many other relievers have struggled.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Aardsma's the man in Seattle

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a look at the latest bullpen news, including David Aardsma being named the closer in Seattle.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

Gonzalez could share some saves

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric 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, 2009

Broxton paces baseball's best 'pen

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric 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, 2009

Relief Efforts: Don't worry about Brad Lidge's struggles

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at the latest news about relief pitchers, including the early struggles of Brad Lidge.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009