MLB Rumors: Aroldis Chapman Gets Early Prediction With NL West Giant
Early predictions suggest Aroldis Chapman could be a target for an NL West contender as speculation builds ahead of the trade season.
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Mets’ Closer Devin Williams’ Resurgence Tied to Pitching Coach’s Guidance
The New York Mets allowed closer Edwin Diaz to leave via free agency. Instead of retaining him, the franchise decided to ink Devin Williams to fill the role. After a rough start, the closer appears to shake the early-season struggles, pitching strongly out of the bullpen. Jared Greenspan of MLB.com.“Williams carries a stretch of six […] The post Mets’ Closer Devin Williams’ Resurgence Tied to Pitching Coach’s Guidance appeared first on HEAVY.
Louis Varland Is the Best Closer Nobody Is Talking About
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 ...
Baltimore Orioles Make Ryan Helsley Roster Decision Before Yankees Series
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.
Cubs’ Daniel Palencia gets intriguing update amid injury recovery
Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is on the injured list with a lat strain. The Cubs are playing well despite batting multiple injury concerns. Palencia has been working hard to return, and it seems as if he could join the ball club soon. “Cubs closer Daniel Palencia (lat strain) has made enough progress that the […] The post Cubs’ Daniel Palencia gets intriguing update amid injury recovery 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.
Tigers' Kenley Jansen escapes trouble again, moves into third place on MLB's all-time saves list – sportingnews.com
Tigers' Kenley Jansen escapes trouble again, moves into third place on MLB's all-time saves list sportingnews.com
Royals’ Carlos Estevez sees lights at end of injury return tunnel
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.
Tigers’ Kenley Jansen moves up all-time saves list with win over Marlins
The Detroit Tigers have hit an early-season slump and entered Friday with a five-game losing streak. A new day brings hope for better results, though, and they got just that. Keider Montero threw six scoreless innings, and Kenley Jansen got the save in a 2-0 win over the Miami Marlins at Comerica Park. Detroit signed […] The post Tigers’ Kenley Jansen moves up all-time saves list with win over Marlins appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fantasy baseball: How Lucas Erceg, Paul Sewald and Jordan Romano can help pick up saves
The volatile nature of the ninth inning is the ultimate equalizer in fantasy baseball, turning discarded middle relievers into league-winning assets overnight.
Yankees Pitcher David Bednar Sends Honest Message on Playing in New York
Relief pitcher David Bednar has come a long way in a calendar year, and he hasn’t forgotten that. The New York Yankees closer expressed gratitude for where is ahead of the Yankees’ home opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday. The Yankees, of course, acquired Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates for prospects Edgleen Perez Brian […] The post Yankees Pitcher David Bednar Sends Honest Message on Playing in New York appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Royals’ Carlos Estevez hits 15-day IL with foot injury
The Kansas City Royals have placed closer Carlos Estevez on the 15-day injured list with a left foot contusion, retroactive to March 29, following an injury sustained during his season debut against the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Wednesday. Michael Harris II’s 103.5 mph comebacker struck the right-hander just below the ankle in the ninth […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez hits 15-day IL with foot injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.