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Louis Varland Is the Best Closer Nobody Is Talking About

May 9, 2026 @ 1:46pm
BaseballMLBToronto Blue Jays
Athlon Sports

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 ...

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Jhoan Duran trade destinations: 4 suitors emerge as Phillies go downhill

May 6, 2026 @ 10:01am
BaseballMLBPhiladelphia Phillies
FanSided

The Phillies don't need Jhoan Duran so his timely return from the injured list ignites trade rumors on the scorching hot closer.

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Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s injury return date receives crucial update

May 4, 2026 @ 1:27pm
BaseballMLBPhiladelphia Phillies
ClutchPoints

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.

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Cubs get closer back with Danny Palencia IL move

May 3, 2026 @ 2:29pm
BaseballMLBChicago Cubs
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.

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Daniel Palencia Update: Cubs Closer Returns From Injured List

May 3, 2026 @ 1:01pm
BaseballMLBArizona DiamondbacksChicago CubsCincinnati RedsOakland AthleticsSt. Louis Cardinals
Athlon Sports

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 ...

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Insider Names Position New York Yankees May Be Willing To Trade For

May 2, 2026 @ 10:49pm
BaseballMLBBaltimore OriolesKansas City RoyalsNew York YankeesPittsburgh PiratesSan Diego PadresTexas Rangers
Heavy

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.

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Baltimore Orioles Make Ryan Helsley Roster Decision Before Yankees Series

May 1, 2026 @ 5:58pm
BaseballMLBBaltimore OriolesNew York Yankees
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.

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Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz opens up about elbow surgery recovery

Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:56pm
BaseballMLBLos Angeles Dodgers
ClutchPoints

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.

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Blue Jays Urged to Swing Trade for 1.26 ERA Cardinals Star Closer

Apr 26, 2026 @ 6:23pm
BaseballMLBSt. Louis CardinalsToronto Blue Jays
Heavy

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.

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Angels DFA former All-Star closer who looks totally cooked

Apr 26, 2026 @ 3:36pm
BaseballMLBKansas City RoyalsLos Angeles AngelsPhiladelphia PhilliesToronto Blue Jays
ClutchPoints

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.

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Astros closer Josh Hader likely to begin injury rehab assignment soon

Apr 25, 2026 @ 4:23pm
BaseballMLBHouston Astros
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.

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Making the case for Mason Miller to win NL Cy Young this year

Apr 25, 2026 @ 1:40pm
BaseballMLBSan Diego Padres
FanSided

San Diego Padres closer has a real early case for NL Cy Young honors, but he faces an uphill battle.

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Jeff Hoffman Responds After Losing Closer Job for Blue Jays

Apr 24, 2026 @ 10:35pm
BaseballMLBToronto Blue Jays
Heavy

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.

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Huascar Brazoban’s ninth-inning entry gaffe nearly costs Mets

Apr 24, 2026 @ 1:24am
BaseballMLBNew York Mets
NY Post 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 —...

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Here's the plan Blue Jays could use to replace Jeff Hoffman at closer – sportingnews.com

Apr 22, 2026 @ 1:32pm
BaseballMLBToronto Blue Jays
Sporting News

Here's the plan Blue Jays could use to replace Jeff Hoffman at closer  sportingnews.com

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Dodgers GM Makes Clear Roki Sasaki Statement After Edwin Diaz Injury

Apr 21, 2026 @ 12:02am
BaseballMLBLos Angeles Dodgers
Athlon Sports

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 ...

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Dodgers salvage series split with Rockies, need no closer in blowout win

Apr 20, 2026 @ 11:43pm
BaseballMLBColorado RockiesLos Angeles Dodgers
NY Post Sports

What’s the best way for the Dodgers to work around an elbow injury to closer Edwin Díaz?

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sounds alarm on closer Edwin Diaz following Rockies blunder – sportingnews.com

Apr 19, 2026 @ 11:11pm
BaseballMLBLos Angeles Dodgers
Sporting News

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sounds alarm on closer Edwin Diaz following Rockies blunder  sportingnews.com

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Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman reaches new low point, leaves Toronto begging for change – sportingnews.com

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:11pm
BaseballMLBToronto Blue Jays
Sporting News

Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman reaches new low point, leaves Toronto begging for change  sportingnews.com

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Phillies Make Fateful Decision on 103 mph Closer

Apr 18, 2026 @ 4:20pm
BaseballMLBPhiladelphia Phillies
Heavy

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.

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Cubs closer, WBC hero Daniel Palencia lands on IL in team’s latest injury nightmare

Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:20am
BaseballMLBChicago Cubs
NY Post 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...

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Astros’ Josh Hader IL move suggests he isn’t close to returning

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:32pm
BaseballMLBHouston Astros
ClutchPoints

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.

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Daniel Palencia becomes latest Cubs pitcher to hit injured list

Apr 17, 2026 @ 2:25pm
BaseballMLBChicago Cubs
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.

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“Just some dogs**t out there” – Trevor Megill Vents Frustration After Blue Jays Outing

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:39am
BaseballMLBMilwaukee BrewersToronto Blue Jays
Total Pro Sports

Trevor Megill vents frustration after rough Blue Jays outing, calling his performance “just some dogsh*t” in blunt postgame reaction.

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