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Louis Varland has quietly become one of fantasy baseball’s biggest bullpen value swings entering May. The Toronto reliever owns a 0.53 ERA with four saves while steadily separating himself from every remaining committee argument. Yet many fantasy managers still treat the role as unsettled, creating ...
The Phillies don't need Jhoan Duran so his timely return from the injured list ignites trade rumors on the scorching hot closer.
Philadelphia Phillies star closer Jhoan Duran has been limited to only seven appearances in 2026 due to a left oblique strain. The good news is that Duran is close to returning from the injury. In fact, he is expected to return this week according to MLB.com. He reportedly reached 100 MPH with his fastball in […] The post Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s injury return date receives crucial update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the Chicago Cubs try to go on a deep playoff run, they’ll be relying on Danny Palencia to a lock down closer in the ninth inning. But that can’t happen if he isn’t on the mound. On Sunday though, Chicago activated Palencia off of the 15-day injured list, the team announced. In turn, Yacksiel […] The post Cubs get closer back with Danny Palencia IL move appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Chicago Cubs have started the month of May on a hot streak, winning four in a row and seven out of their last ten. On the heels of these wins they also sit atop the National League Central, albeit not by a large margin. The rival St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds sit only one game behind ...
The New York Yankees are off to an incredible start to the 2026 season.On Saturday, they beat the Baltimore Orioles (at home) by a score of 9-4.They currently have a 2-0 lead in the series with the third game on Sunday afternoon.Insider Names Position Yankees Could Be Willing To Trade ForWith how well they’re currently […] The post Insider Names Position New York Yankees May Be Willing To Trade For appeared first on HEAVY.
One of the biggest moves that the Baltimore Orioles made this offseason was signing Ryan Helsley to a one-year, $14 million contract with a 2027 player option. The Orioles (15-16, third place in AL East) open up a three-game weekend series with the New York Yankees on Friday. Before the first game of the Yankees […] The post Baltimore Orioles Make Ryan Helsley Roster Decision Before Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
The last thing the Los Angeles Dodgers expected when they signed their new closer, Edwin Diaz, was an injury so quickly into the season, but the right-hander went down with an elbow injury in the first month. Luckily for Diaz and the Dodgers, he expects to be ready after the All-Star break, which could’ve been […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz opens up about elbow surgery recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
The Los Angeles Angels are striving to finally reach the postseason again, after a lengthy drought. It appears that the club is losing hope in one of their relievers. Jordan Romano is getting designated for assignment by the club, the team announced Sunday. Romano hasn’t been with the Angels long. He is in his first […] The post Angels DFA former All-Star closer who looks totally cooked appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
San Diego Padres closer has a real early case for NL Cy Young honors, but he faces an uphill battle.
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.
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 —...
Here's the plan Blue Jays could use to replace Jeff Hoffman at closer sportingnews.com
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edin Diaz is expected to undergo elbow surgery on Wednesday, the team announced Monday. The star closer is expected to return in the second half of the regular season. Attention now shifts to how LA will handle its closer situation during Diaz's injury absence. Tanner ...
What’s the best way for the Dodgers to work around an elbow injury to closer Edwin Díaz?
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sounds alarm on closer Edwin Diaz following Rockies blunder sportingnews.com
Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman reaches new low point, leaves Toronto begging for change sportingnews.com
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.
The Cubs injury list now includes their closer. Daniel Palencia was added to the 15-day injured list with an oblique strain on Friday. Palencia, who wasn’t needed in the Cubs’ 12-4 thrashing of the Mets, aided Venezuela to the World Baseball Classic championship before the regular season, and entered the 2026 campaign riding high. The...
After the Houston Astros lost to the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, the team made some roster announcements that provide an update on star closer Josh Hader. As Hader’s biceps injury with the Astros has been closely monitored by fans, the latest update could be a disappointment for many. Houston would announce the roster moves on […] The post Astros’ Josh Hader IL move suggests he isn’t close to returning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching group seemingly cannot stay healthy. On Friday, the franchise placed Daniel Palencia on the 15-day IL. He is the ninth pitcher on the Cubs’ roster to be placed on the Injured List. Reports indicate that the 26-year-old closer is dealing with an oblique strain, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today […] The post Daniel Palencia becomes latest Cubs pitcher to hit injured list appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Trevor Megill vents frustration after rough Blue Jays outing, calling his performance “just some dogsh*t” in blunt postgame reaction.
