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These Two Relivers Have Unexpectedly Helped Cubs Succeed
The addition of relief pitchers Drew Pomeranz and Brad Keller have played a major role in the Chicago Cubs' success to begin ...
Cubs are getting the worst value in baseball from this $42 million contract
The Chicago Cubs came into this past offseason knowing that they needed to shore up their bullpen, and Jed Hoyer was willing ...
Cubs’ perfect trade target is being wasted on baseball’s worst team
The Chicago Cubs need to improve the bullpen. The Colorado Rockies need to start the fire sale. They can help each other out.
Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Brief: Updates on Diamondbacks, Cubs and other evolving closer situations
Dennis Santana got Pittsburgh’s save Wednesday with David Bednar having pitched back-to-back days. This closing situation appears to be matchup based, with Bednar being used more when the middle of ...
Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Camilo Doval gives Giants another option; Ryan Pressly tries to get right
Enjoying what was already a dominant season, Ryan Walker made a smooth transition to the closer role last August, positioning ...
Cubs' Jed Hoyer Reveals Trade Timeline for Reliever Help
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer reveals trade for reliever likely won't be until "mid-to-late June." ...
Cubs put Porter Hodge on 15-day IL, throwing a new wrinkle into their closer situation
In the last week and a half, Hodge had become the Cubs’ No. 1 option in save situations after they moved Ryan Pressly into ...
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Fantasy Baseball Reliever Depth Chart
He and Ryan Pressly are mired in a battle for save chances. (May 12) The Dodgers now have Michael Kopech (shoulder), Evan Phillips (forearm) and Blake Treinen (forearm) all on the IL, reducing ...