Ryan Helsley lands on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation in Orioles scare
The Orioles will be without one of their top bullpen arms for the near future.
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A.J. Minter nearing MLB return in huge boost to Mets bullpen
The lefty reliever’s minor league rehab assignment is set to expire Thursday.
Padres get pitcher back from injured list ahead of White Sox game
The San Diego Padres have had a great start to their season, starting 19-11, and it may get even better this weekend. A key pitcher will return from the injured list, as they prepare for a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox, according to the Padres’ X account. “We have reinstated RHP Jeremiah Estrada […] The post Padres get pitcher back from injured list ahead of White Sox game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Closing the ranks: Tigers' bullpen working through Kenley Jansen's early-season struggles – sportingnews.com
Closing the ranks: Tigers' bullpen working through Kenley Jansen's early-season struggles sportingnews.com
Cole Young is solving one Mariners question while Matt Brash creates a bigger one
Seattle’s 5-3 win over Minnesota gave the Mariners two very different forms of clarity. Cole Young is looking more like a real everyday answer. Matt...
Seattle Mariners Star Reliever Leaves Game After Two Pitches
Seattle Mariners star reliever Matt Brash abruptly left Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins after two pitches. Brash has had a tough history with injuries. He undertook Tommy John surgery early in the 2024 season after experiencing discomfort in his elbow during Spring Training.After two pitches, Mariners MVP candidate Cal Raleigh quickly called timeout. Brash […] The post Seattle Mariners Star Reliever Leaves Game After Two Pitches appeared first on HEAVY.
Pirates call up ex-World Series champion amid bullpen shakeup
The Pittsburgh Pirates currently have the sixth-best bullpen in MLB, but that doesn’t mean they are settling for that as their ceiling. Pittsburgh is still trying to fine-tune the group battling injuries, and it did so on Wednesday by making a couple of roster moves, according to the Pirates’ X account. “The Pittsburgh Pirates today […] The post Pirates call up ex-World Series champion amid bullpen shakeup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Reds share crucial injury update ahead of Rockies series
The Cincinnati Reds are set to begin a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Before the series, the Reds shared an important injury update. Left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson was sent to Double-A for a rehab assignment, the team announced on Tuesday. Ferguson signed a contract with the Reds this past offseason. The […] The post Reds share crucial injury update ahead of Rockies series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MLB Rumors: Cardinals Closer Emerges As Trade Candidate For Blue Jays
Cardinals closer emerges as a trade candidate for the Blue Jays ahead of a potential bullpen move.
Blue Jays Urged to Swing Trade for 1.26 ERA Cardinals Star Closer
The start of the 2026 MLB season has not been the best for the Toronto Blue Jays. At the time of this writing, the Blue Jays are fourth in the American League East with a 12-15 record. They have won five out of their last seven games, though, so they are slowly starting to trend […] The post Blue Jays Urged to Swing Trade for 1.26 ERA Cardinals Star Closer appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Mets Think Closer’s Early Collapse Has an Easy Fix
The Mets believe Devin Williams can still return to elite form with minor tweaks, despite early struggles and ongoing bullpen concerns. The post Mets Think Closer’s Early Collapse Has an Easy Fix appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Louis Varland Reacts to Closing Games for Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland reacted to closing games for the team after Jeff Hoffman recently lost his job as the team’s closer.Hoffman was relieved this week of his closing duties for the defending American League East champions, with GM Ross Atkins telling reporters the team would go with a closer-by-committee approach at closer […] The post Louis Varland Reacts to Closing Games for Blue Jays appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Cubs may be getting key bullpen piece back sooner than expected – sportingnews.com
Cubs may be getting key bullpen piece back sooner than expected sportingnews.com
Astros closer Josh Hader likely to begin injury rehab assignment soon
The Houston Astros are monitoring encouraging progress from closer Josh Hader as he moves closer to a return from injury. Hader took a significant step forward Saturday, completing a 25-pitch live batting practice session at Daikin Park. His fastball reached 93–94 mph, an encouraging sign as he continues to build strength. The session followed a […] The post Astros closer Josh Hader likely to begin injury rehab assignment soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jeff Hoffman Responds After Losing Closer Job for Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman responded after being asked what he thinks about being stripped from the closer role for his team.On Friday, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins told reporters that Hoffman will no longer be the Blue Jays’ closer going forward after he struggled through the first month of the season. The Blue […] The post Jeff Hoffman Responds After Losing Closer Job for Blue Jays appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Huascar Brazoban’s ninth-inning entry gaffe nearly costs Mets
The Mets bullpen is such a mess, they can’t even decide who’s pitching. Instead of Devin Williams — who’s already had enough problems settling in as the closer — starting the top of the ninth with a three-run lead, he was forced to turn around and head back to the bullpen because Huascar Brazobán —...
Atlanta Braves Made MLB History in Wednesday’s Game Vs. Nationals
The Atlanta Braves are cruising through the National League East right now. With their 8-6 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Atlanta is now 17-8, and has a commanding five-game lead in the NL East. It’s just April 23, but with the Mets and Phillies in free fall, this division has clearly become the […] The post Atlanta Braves Made MLB History in Wednesday’s Game Vs. Nationals appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Blue Jays Have Looming Jeff Hoffman Decision to Make Before it’s Too Late
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.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider drops cryptic answer on Jeff Hoffman’s future as closer
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
Here's the plan Blue Jays could use to replace Jeff Hoffman at closer sportingnews.com
Dodgers closer-by-committee approach has a Tanner Scott catch
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.
Mariners DFA Legumina, Recall Flamethrowing Righty
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.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update
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
Edwin Diaz injury update: Dodgers reveal surgery details and return timeline for $69M bullpen arm Sportskeeda