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Atlanta Braves
fromMLB Trade Rumors
11 hours ago

The Opener: Jones, Martinez, Bello

Chris Sale won against the Red Sox with a 1.50 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 18 innings since his 2024 trade.
Jared Jones is set to debut after UCL surgery, with strong rehab results and a likely rotation spot.
Nick Martinez has a chance to lead the ERA race, but underlying metrics suggest his run may be temporary.
Brayan Bello will pitch in a bulk-relief role with Tyler Samaniego starting, reflecting major performance differences by role.
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Toronto
fromJays Journal
1 day ago

Blue Jays fans can't deny this unorthodox John Schneider strategy has delivered positive results

Jeff Hoffman struggled early, leading to a closer-by-committee approach using Louis Varland and Tyler Rogers to finish late leads.
Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
1 week ago

Game #48 A 4-game series with the Mets | TalkNats.com

Nationals aim to win a four-game series versus the Mets with lineup tweaks, favorable bullpen conditions, and strong pitching matchups.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
2 weeks ago

Blue Jays switching up the pitching plans again, tabbing rookie reliever as opener

Spencer Miles will open versus the Angels, with Eric Lauer expected to pitch in bulk due to Lauer’s poor first-inning performance and declining effectiveness after early at-bats.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
7 months ago
Major League Baseball

Tobias Myers, Ben Casparius Added To NLCS Rosters

Brewers replaced Mears with Tobias Myers to add multi-inning bullpen depth; Dodgers added Ben Casparius and removed Dalton Rushing, easing Will Smith's catching workload.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
1 day ago

Blue Jays fans can't deny this unorthodox John Schneider strategy has delivered positive results

Jeff Hoffman struggled early, leading to a closer-by-committee approach using Louis Varland and Tyler Rogers to finish late leads.
Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
1 week ago

Game #48 A 4-game series with the Mets | TalkNats.com

Nationals aim to win a four-game series versus the Mets with lineup tweaks, favorable bullpen conditions, and strong pitching matchups.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
2 weeks ago

Blue Jays switching up the pitching plans again, tabbing rookie reliever as opener

Spencer Miles will open versus the Angels, with Eric Lauer expected to pitch in bulk due to Lauer’s poor first-inning performance and declining effectiveness after early at-bats.
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Toronto
fromJays Journal
2 weeks ago

Spencer Miles just showed why he should move ahead of Eric Lauer on the Blue Jays' depth chart

Spencer Miles’ opener start succeeded, but Eric Lauer’s bulk outing turned a 1-0 lead into a 4-1 deficit, prompting calls for rotation role changes.
Chicago White Sox
fromBlueJaysNation
1 month ago

Bullpen game appears Blue Jays' best short-term solution for Cody Ponce's vacated rotation spot

The Toronto Blue Jays may use a reliever-heavy strategy for Cody Ponce's rotation spot against the White Sox.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
2 weeks ago

Spencer Miles just showed why he should move ahead of Eric Lauer on the Blue Jays' depth chart

Spencer Miles’ opener start succeeded, but Eric Lauer’s bulk outing turned a 1-0 lead into a 4-1 deficit, prompting calls for rotation role changes.
Chicago White Sox
fromBlueJaysNation
1 month ago

Bullpen game appears Blue Jays' best short-term solution for Cody Ponce's vacated rotation spot

The Toronto Blue Jays may use a reliever-heavy strategy for Cody Ponce's rotation spot against the White Sox.
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Los Angeles
fromDodgersnation
2 months ago

Dodgers Set to 'Push' For More Than 100 Wins in 2026

The Dodgers must balance competing for a top-two seed in 2026 while managing player health and avoiding Wild Card placement through strategic bullpen usage.
Chicago Cubs
fromCubsinsider
2 months ago

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/8/26): Mostly Regulars, Harvey Starting -

The Cubs face the Giants with a lineup of regulars, featuring Hunter Harvey as a notable bullpen addition representing a strategic departure from their typical construction.
New York Mets
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Mets notes: How Tobias Myers, Luis Garcia, Craig Kimbrel figure into bullpen plans | amNewYork

Tobias Myers will make the Mets' Opening Day roster and will be stretched as a starter or deployed as a multi-inning bullpen option.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
4 months ago

Diamondbacks Notes: Bullpen, First Base

The D-backs have bolstered their rotation mix this winter by agreeing to a two-year reunion with Merrill Kelly and bringing Michael Soroka in on a one-year deal, but the bullpen remains largely untouched. Taylor Clarke's low-cost, one-year deal is the only addition of any real note. General manager Mike Hazen emphasized to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that he still plans to add to his relief corps, but the focus for much of the winter was on the rotation.
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Chicago Cubs
fromCubsinsider
4 months ago

The Rundown Lite: Imai Decision Looming, Cheaper Bullpen Construction Probably Smarter, Rendon Done -

Tatsuya Imai must soon choose among MLB offers, and the Cubs prioritize low-cost bullpen construction over expensive reliever contracts.
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Chicago Cubs
fromCubsinsider
5 months ago

Brad Keller Signs 2-Year, $22M Deal with Phillies -

The Cubs declined to approach a $22 million, two-year offer for Brad Keller and continue to prioritize controlled spending while addressing rotation and bullpen needs.
Major League Baseball
fromBlueJaysNation
6 months ago

Blue Jays: A reunion with Seranthony Dominguez makes sense at the right price

Re-signing Seranthony Domínguez would solidify the Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen back end with consistent, high-velocity, swing-and-miss pitching despite persistent command issues.
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fromESPN.com
6 months ago
Major League Baseball

We've got a World Series Game 7! Everything you need to know ahead of winner-takes-all finale

fromESPN.com
6 months ago
Major League Baseball

We've got a World Series Game 7! Everything you need to know ahead of winner-takes-all finale

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Chicago Cubs
fromCubsinsider
7 months ago

Chicago Cubs Lineup (10/11/25): Same Batting Order as Usual, Pitchers Just Looking for 27 Outs -

Brewers will avoid starting Shota Imanaga despite rest, using bullpen-heavy strategy with Drew Pomeranz opening and matchup-driven reliever deployment to hold the Cubs scoreless.
Chicago
fromMLB Trade Rumors
7 months ago

Brewers Notes: NLDS, Chourio, Hoskins

A first-inning, four-run outburst off Quinn Priester put the Brewers behind in a 4-3 loss; the bullpen stabilized but the offense could not overcome the deficit.
fromEssentiallySports
7 months ago

Can Louis Varland Save the Blue Jays in New York vs the Yankees? Time for Cam Schlittler to Prove His Worth Again

If there's ever a time for Louis Varland to play the part of hero, it is now. The Toronto Blue Jays have their backs against the wall, or rather against the Bronx. Tuesday was honestly supposed to be their day, but they got served a 9-6 loss. Jays fans might not have noticed, but the Yankees lost Game 2, but also showed signs of coming alive.
New York Yankees
fromDodger Blue
7 months ago

Dodgers NLDS: Tyler Glasnow Had 'Fun' Pitching Out Of Bullpen

It was Glasnow's first career relief appearance in the postseason and he enjoyed getting to experience a different side of pitching, via Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group: "Definitely different. I was in the bathroom and the phone rang and they yelled my name. I was like, 'Here we go.' I warmed up and it was kind of fun."
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Chicago
fromYahoo Sports
8 months ago

Game Thread: White Sox (52-88) at Twins (62-77)

A White Sox win completes a rare four-game road sweep and moves the club to 9.5 games behind fourth place, making a 100-loss escape plausible.
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