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The Toronto Blue Jays have an obvious decision to make when it comes to Jeff Hoffman and his role as closer. The post Blue Jays Have Looming Jeff Hoffman Decision to Make Before it’s Too Late appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Toronto Blue Jays manager, John Schneider, already ruled Jeff Hoffman out for Wednesday’s contest against the Los Angeles Angels after playing the past three games. However, with Hoffman getting a little break, Schneider hints at the idea of potentially making a change at closer. Before the start of the game against the Angels, the […] The post Blue Jays manager John Schneider drops cryptic answer on Jeff Hoffman’s future as closer appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Here's the plan Blue Jays could use to replace Jeff Hoffman at closer sportingnews.com
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter a pivotal stretch as bullpen decisions continue to define their early-season identity. With injuries reshaping the pitching staff, manager Dave Roberts and his coaching staff are navigating a fluid late-inning approach that could evolve quickly. Following the loss of offseason acquisition and star closer Edwin Diaz, the Dodgers have shifted […] The post Dodgers closer-by-committee approach has a Tanner Scott catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Mariners have decided to designate Casey Legumina for assignment during their recent bullpen skid. Mariners DFA Casey Legumina After Athletics OutburstLegumina, 28, was originally a Blue Jays draft product. He was selected in the 25th round of the 2016 MLB draft. Legumina’s big league career hasn’t shaped up the way the Mariners might have hoped […] The post Mariners DFA Legumina, Recall Flamethrowing Righty appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news regarding closer Daniel Palencia, offering a potential boost to a pitching staff navigating a difficult stretch on Tuesday. Manager Craig Counsell’s latest comments suggest they may regain a viral late-inning arm sooner than expected. The Cubs placed Palencia on the injured list Friday with what was initially diagnosed as […] The post Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Edwin Diaz injury update: Dodgers reveal surgery details and return timeline for $69M bullpen arm Sportskeeda
The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be without one star player for the foreseeable future. Closer Edwin Diaz, who signed a $69 million deal this offseason, is now out until the second half of the season as he will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Edwin Díaz … The post Dodgers announce Edwin Diaz injury update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Not even the two-time defending World Series champions are immune from learning one of baseball's most painful lessons: Never trust a reliever.
Yankees predicted to trade former first-round pick for bullpen, Carlos Lagrange reasons sportingnews.com
The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen took a hit on Saturday, as the club placed Jhoan Duran on the 15-day IL due to a left oblique strain injury. Hours after that news was announced, new reports reveal which reliever will step in as the club’s closer while Duran sits out. It’s said that Brad Keller, who typically […] The post Who will be Phillies’ closer while Jhoan Duran is out with injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phillies made a fateful decision involving a 103 mph closer, raising questions about their bullpen strategy and late-game plans. The post Phillies Make Fateful Decision on 103 mph Closer appeared first on Heavy Sports.
On Saturday, the Houston Astros continued reshaping their roster ahead of their matchup vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment in a notable pitching move. The move came ahead of the second game of their three-game set. France’s status had been uncertain throughout the early part of the season. The Astros […] The post Astros designate pitcher for assignment before Cardinals game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Washington Nationals acquired left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after New York designated Lovelady for assignment on April 11 to clear a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Craig Kimbrel. To accommodate the transaction, Washington transferred fellow left-hander Ken Waldichuk to the […] The post Nationals reunite with lefty pitcher in trade with Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller has been dominant to begin the 2026 MLB season. He has not surrendered a run across eight outings, and he has five saves during that span. The star reliever has also recorded 20 strikeouts in just 8.1 innings of work. Miller is making hitters look foolish at the […] The post Padres’ Mason Miller drops truth bomb on his dominance out of the bullpen appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the New York Yankees’ depth in the pitching group seemingly struggling, the club decided to make a roster move to address the issue on Wednesday. It’s a decision that adds one more player to the bullpen just before the contest against the Los Angeles Angels. Reports indicate that the Yankees are recalling Angel Chivilli, […] The post Yankees add crucial pitching depth with latest roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez pitched one third of an inning before an injury shut him down. But barring anything unforeseen, there’s a chance the closer is back on the mound sooner rather than later. General manager JJ Picollo told reports that Estevez is hoping to start a rehab assignment over the next five […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez sees lights at end of injury return tunnel appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Yankees optioned right-handed reliever Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following an 11-10 walk-off win over the Los Angeles Angels in The Bronx on Monday, a game that ended the team’s five-game losing streak. The bullpen was heavily used in the win, with five pitchers deployed amid a stretch of 13 games in […] The post Yankees option pitcher after snapping 5-game losing skid appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Craig Counsell knows how he manages the bullpen will play a crucial role in any success the Chicago Cubs find. But now, he’s down a pair of potent options. Hunter Harvey has been placed on the injured list with triceps inflammation, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Counsell acknowledged that Harvey’s recovery from the injury wasn’t […] The post Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on sending another key reliever to IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One part of the Mets' bullpen makeover is already gone, with Luis García designated for assignment prior to Sunday’s series-finale against the A’s.
The Cleveland Guardians received good news on Saturday.
The Yankees are getting big results from Brent Headrick, and Statcast data suggests the left-hander’s bullpen breakout could be real. The post Yankees Quietly Found a Bullpen Weapon in Southpaw appeared first on Heavy Sports.
For six-plus innings Thursday night, Nolan McLean dazzled at Citi Field. Then it went all wrong for the Mets.
The Kansas City Royals made several roster moves on Thursday, reinforcing their bullpen ahead of a significant four-game series vs. the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. The decisions reflect early-season urgency while the club looks to stabilize its pitching staff and gain ground in the standings, as the Royals continue to overcome early-season inconsistency, […] The post Royals announce multiple roster moves ahead of White Sox clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
