Tommy John surgery recommended for Giants All-Star closer Randy Rodríguez
SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants’ task to rebuild their bullpen in 2026 just got a whole lot tougher.…
Astros activate Yordan Alvarez after 100-game absence
HOUSTON — A lineup lacking balance or brawn now has both, bringing the Houston Astros closer to full…
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler to undergo season-ending thoracic outlet surgery
PHILADELPHIA — As Zack Wheeler consulted specialists for a second and third opinion this week, the Phillies feared…
Fantasy bullpen report featuring a problem in Houston and a timeshare in Detroit
It’s not a ripple effect but a tidal wave on the ever-evolving high-leverage ecosystem when a closer like…
MLB bullpens impacting fantasy baseball. Kyle Finnegan gets two saves, JoJo Romero steps up
The entire leverage landscape has changed since my column following the trade deadline, reinforcing how volatile the closer…
Post trade deadline, what team has the best bullpen in baseball?
Deciding how good a player really is one of those enterprises that happens equally often in barrooms and…
Astros’ John Rooney: Dealt to Houston
The Astros acquired Rooney from the Marlins in exchange for cash considerations and added him to the 40-man…
Phillies reach agreement with veteran right-handed reliever David Robertson: Sources
The Phillies have taken the first step toward upgrading their bullpen, reaching an agreement with free-agent right-hander David…
Fantasy baseball starting pitching ranks for the second half of the 2025 MLB season
It’s a fun time in the big leagues right now. So many young starters are getting their first…
Astros’ Jason Alexander: Back in Houston
The Astros recalled Alexander from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Alexander…