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Chicago committee comes through on Monday
July 22, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Chicago’s closer committee continued to chug along on Monday, as Jake Petricka got the save after Zach Putnam had converted the previous two chances. Additionally, displaced closer Ronald Belisario has shined since the All-Star break, having picked up three holds in three opportunities, including one on Monday night.…
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Trade Deadline Buy/Sell Report: American League
SPECIAL UPDATE: TRADE DEADLINE BUY/SELL REPORT (PART ONE OF TWO) July 15, 2014 Glossary BUY+: This player has a large chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. SELL: This player has a small chance of losing his closer…
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Brian Wilson has a strong return; Sergio Santos walks everyone
April 18, 2014 Los Angeles Dodgers – Brian Wilson was activated from the disabled list earlier this week, and on Thursday, he picked up where he left off, earning an 8th inning hold in a 2-run ballgame. Hierarchy change: Brian Wilson to Set-up, Chris Perez to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd…
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J.J. Hoover blows save, Adam Ottavino racking up Ks
April 6, 2014 Cincinnati Reds – J.J. Hoover blew his first save opportunity of the season yesterday, as he gave up a walk-off grand slam to Ike Davis. Jonathan Broxton should be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday and immediately take over as closer. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2015 Closer…
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The top 15 middle relievers in fantasy baseball
March 15, 2014 Our top 15 middle relievers are listed below. These players are ranked on the likelihood that they will get saves this season, not necessarily on their efficacy. To cite an extreme example, Craig Breslow is a great reliever who is extremely unlikely to get any save chances since he’s stuck behind Koji…