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For years, San Diego Padres right-hander Luke Gregerson has been discussed as one of the many top setup men on the verge of becoming a closer. Now that the opportunity has mercifully arrived, he deserves attention in all leagues. What, Huston Street ...

Blog | June 07, 2013

We're nearly two months into the season, and now is a perfect time to look closer at your closers to see if they're doing the job you expect from them. Saves and stolen bases are the easiest categories to move up in for fantasy owners after two month...

Blog | May 31, 2013

Team performance certainly plays some role in analyzing potential save totals, especially if you're in the business of selling high and buying low, which fantasy owners should be. Some big league teams are off to better starts than others, but if you...

Blog | May 24, 2013

The last time Los Angeles Angels right-hander Ryan Madson threw a pitch in a big league regular season game was the last Wednesday of September 2011, in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves. Madson retired Chipper Jones, Dan Uggla and Freddie...

Blog | May 17, 2013

Big league managers don't always make what others perceive as the best choices when deciding who should and who should not be the designated closer for their teams. In fact, one might argue, when faced with a less-than-obvious choice, they seem ...

Blog | May 09, 2013

Eric Karabell has the latest news on closers, including Heath Bell taking over in Arizona with J.J. Putz on the disabled list.

Blog | Conversation | May 09, 2013

It's not terribly uncommon for a big league team to provide three different pitchers with enough save opportunities to reach double digits, even though it hasn't occurred since the 2005 Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves. The current K...

Blog | April 12, 2013

Eric Karabell has the latest fantasy-relevant news regarding major league bullpens, including the Royals, who had three different pitchers record saves this week.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Those non-save situations for closers can be so frustrating. Real-life managers might not give a second thought when a reliever who is "just getting work" gives up a run or two -- in the case of Milwaukee Brewers right-hander John Axford on Wednesday...

Blog | April 04, 2013

Eric Karabell has all the fantasy-relevant news and notes pertaining to major league bullpens, including his thoughts on John Axford's early struggles, the Tigers' closer situation and more.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 2013

Eric Karabell looks back at Monday's games, offering his thoughts on CC Sabathia, the Tigers' closer situation and more.

Blog | Conversation | April 01, 2013

Believe it or not, and after his demotion to Triple-A Toledo late Wednesday it might be a bit hard to believe, but I still think young Detroit Tigers fireballer Bruce Rondon can lead the Tigers in saves. Rondon throws hard but tends to not know where...

Blog | March 28, 2013

Eric Karabell provides the latest updates on bullpen situations around the league, and how to expect them to play out during the season.

Blog | Conversation | March 28, 2013

The weekend announcement from New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera that this would be his final big league season doesn't change anything from a fantasy baseball perspective. The beloved Rivera remains a trusted fantasy option, and is appropri...

Blog | March 11, 2013

Eric Karabell takes a closer look at the Yankees' bullpen situation and then lays out his top fantasy options among relievers not expected to get 10-plus saves.

Blog | Conversation | March 11, 2013

Eric Karabell has the fantasy highlights and lowlights from the final day of the regular season, which included another fine game by Mike Trout, Fernando Rodney's 48th save and a pitching gem by Cardinals youngster Shelby Miller.

Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2012