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, 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, 2009Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Relief Efforts: Who could be closing next?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell highlights which current closers could be dealt, and discusses the pitchers next in line to assume those duties.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2008Relief Efforts: American League bullpen breakdowns
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at each American League bullpen situation to forecast which team will get the most saves and how many it'll rack up.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008Relief Efforts: Does the Player Rater work for closers?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the top closers on the Player Rater, but wonders if it's the perfect tool to analyze relievers' values.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2008Relief Efforts: Good relief pitching can be contagious
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell says you can find some relief gems from the back-end guys on the best bullpens.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008Relief Efforts: Closers with biggest value swings this season
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the biggest risers and fallers among closers since the start of the season.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2008Relief Efforts: Chamberlain remains valuable in current role
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell gives his assessment of Joba Chamberlain in his current role, ranks the top 20 middle relievers, and provides news, notes and updated rankings for closers around the league.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008Relief Efforts: Wild week in AL West bullpens
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell analyzes the situations in the Angels' and Mariners' bullpens and updates his reliever rankings.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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