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LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts Not Ruling Out Michael Kopech As Dodgers Closer

Michael Kopech is emerging as a potential closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers due to his impressive performance and the bullpen's high usage. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

Melvin explains why Walker now Giants' closer with Doval in minors

Ryan Walker steps in as San Francisco Giants' closer, showcasing reliability and versatility in the bullpen. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

5 months ago

LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Dinelson Lamet Appreciated 'Incredibly Exciting' Moment With First Career Save

Dinelson Lamet transitions to Dodgers' closer role unexpectedly.

Lamet secures his first professional save for the team. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts: Evan Phillips To Get 'Brunt' Of Save Opportunities But Not Full-Time Dodgers Closer

Evan Phillips settled into the closer role for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2023 season.

Manager Dave Roberts expects Phillips to handle the majority of save situations in the 2024 season but may not commit to him as the exclusive closer. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

LA Dodgers

Evan Phillips Expects to Pitch in the 9th Inning for Dodgers

The Dodgers' front office invested heavily in adding players this offseason, surpassing $1 billion, with the exception of the closer position.

Relief pitcher Evan Phillips is expected to handle the closer role for the Dodgers, although the manager has not officially designated him as such. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

1 week ago

New York Yankees

Why the Yankees should make Luke Weaver the new closer

Aaron Boone hints at using a more flexible approach for the Yankees' closer role after Clay Holmes' struggles. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts Not Ruling Out Michael Kopech As Dodgers Closer

Michael Kopech is emerging as a potential closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers due to his impressive performance and the bullpen's high usage. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

Melvin explains why Walker now Giants' closer with Doval in minors

Ryan Walker steps in as San Francisco Giants' closer, showcasing reliability and versatility in the bullpen. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

5 months ago

LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Dinelson Lamet Appreciated 'Incredibly Exciting' Moment With First Career Save

Dinelson Lamet transitions to Dodgers' closer role unexpectedly.

Lamet secures his first professional save for the team. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts: Evan Phillips To Get 'Brunt' Of Save Opportunities But Not Full-Time Dodgers Closer

Evan Phillips settled into the closer role for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2023 season.

Manager Dave Roberts expects Phillips to handle the majority of save situations in the 2024 season but may not commit to him as the exclusive closer. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

LA Dodgers

Evan Phillips Expects to Pitch in the 9th Inning for Dodgers

The Dodgers' front office invested heavily in adding players this offseason, surpassing $1 billion, with the exception of the closer position.

Relief pitcher Evan Phillips is expected to handle the closer role for the Dodgers, although the manager has not officially designated him as such. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Boone: Yankees to get 'creative' with closer role

The Yankees are exploring options for the closer role after Clay Holmes' struggles, emphasizing a more creative approach moving forward. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Boston Red Sox

Pirates Remove David Bednar From Closer Role

The Pirates are removing David Bednar from the closer role due to inconsistent performance and are adopting a committee approach for saves. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA Dodgers

Amid struggles, Evan Phillips has a tenuous hold on Dodgers' closer role

Dodgers' closer Evan Phillips is struggling and losing grip on his ninth-inning role. [ more ]

Chicago Sun-Times

6 months ago

Chicago White Sox

Closing has nice ring to it for White Sox prospect Jordan Leasure

Jordan Leasure is a prospect potentially in the running as a closer for the White Sox in 2024.

Leasure impressed with his pitching mix, including an upper-90s fastball, slider, and curveball. [ more ]

ESPN.com

New York Yankees

Boone: Yankees to get 'creative' with closer role

The Yankees are exploring options for the closer role after Clay Holmes' struggles, emphasizing a more creative approach moving forward. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Boston Red Sox

Pirates Remove David Bednar From Closer Role

The Pirates are removing David Bednar from the closer role due to inconsistent performance and are adopting a committee approach for saves. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA Dodgers

Amid struggles, Evan Phillips has a tenuous hold on Dodgers' closer role

Dodgers' closer Evan Phillips is struggling and losing grip on his ninth-inning role. [ more ]

Chicago Sun-Times

6 months ago

Chicago White Sox

Closing has nice ring to it for White Sox prospect Jordan Leasure

Jordan Leasure is a prospect potentially in the running as a closer for the White Sox in 2024.

Leasure impressed with his pitching mix, including an upper-90s fastball, slider, and curveball. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dave Roberts Declines to Name Evan Phillips Dodgers' Closer Amid Struggles

Evan Phillips' role as a closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers is uncertain due to recent performance struggles. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

3 months ago

LA Dodgers

Evan Phillips 'On Board' With Any Role In Dodgers Bullpen

Evan Phillips, a former journeyman, found success and earned a long-term home with the Los Angeles Dodgers as their closer. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation