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Two years (and broken ribs) later, Blake Treinen returns at key time for Dodgers bullpen

Treinen's comeback faced setbacks, but his return is timely amid the Dodgers' reliever injuries. [ more ]

Battery Power

5 days ago

Atlanta Braves

Braves News: Pierce Johnson, Tyler Matzek update, home run derby in New York, and more

Manager Brian Snitker provided a positive update on injured reliever Pierce Johnson, indicating progress with mound work despite elbow inflammation. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

3 weeks ago

Dodgers News: Drew Pomeranz Re-Signed After Opting Out Of Minor League Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers heavily rely on their bullpen and have cycled through multiple relievers due to poor performance and injuries. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

4 weeks ago

Major League Baseball

Angels Sign Bryan Shaw, Elliot Soto To Minor League Deals

The Angels signed Elliot Soto and Bryan Shaw to minor league deals and assigned them to Triple-A Salt Lake. Shaw's prorated salary is $1.1MM if he joins the major league club. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Chicago Cubs

Chicago baseball report: Adbert Alzolay has bounce-back outing for Cubs, while Michael Kopech is leaving Sox teammates speechless

Cubs and White Sox face challenges after recent losses; Alzolay and Kopech crucial for their teams in late-inning situations. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Major League Baseball

GM: Graveman Injury Doesn't Intensify Astros' Bullpen Pursuit

The Houston Astros will be without reliever Kendall Graveman for the 2024 season after he underwent shoulder surgery.

The team is looking to add another bullpen arm, either internally or from outside the organization. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Despite throwing just 65 innings last year, Jordan Hicks wants to stay in SF Giants' rotation for good

Relievers transitioning to starting roles are excelling in ERA, challenging traditional roles and pay structures in MLB. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

3 weeks ago

San Francisco Giants

Kai-Wei Teng to return to starting rotation in Triple-A; Sean Hjelle takes his spot in SF Giants bullpen

Learning curve for last reliever on Giants roster. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Notes: Top Boston Reliever Drops Uncharacteristic Outing

Red Sox surrendered lead despite dependable reliever having an off-night

Chris Martin couldn't execute pitches leading to Orioles' comeback [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Long Reliever Ryan Yarbrough Saves a Game - and Dodgers' Bullpen

Tyler Glasnow showcased impressive pitch variety and velocity for six innings.

Ryan Yarbrough excelled with finesse pitching in a 3-inning save. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Left-Handers Excited To Build On 2023 Innings

Brennan Bernardino excelled as a left-handed pitcher for the Red Sox, surprising as he did not start on Opening Day.

Joe Jacques, another valuable Red Sox reliever, expressed confidence in his abilities and readiness to play in the big leagues. [ more ]

New York Post

2 months ago

Two Mets relievers battling for bullpen spots have solid outings

Jorge López and Shintaro Fujinami threw well in a recent game. Mets prospect Mark Vientos impressed with his hitting skills. [ more ]

Newsday

Mets' Edwin Diaz welcomed back by fellow relievers with open arms

Adam Ottavino and Edwin Diaz's bond during walks to the bullpen is valued by the Mets' reliever group.

Diaz's return to the mound is anticipated after his injury hiatus, boosting team morale and confidence. [ more ]

Mets360

Mets bullpen can be their biggest strength

The New York Mets' bullpen struggled in 2023 with a 4.45 ERA, ranking 22nd in the major leagues.

The return of closer Edwin Diaz and the presence of other key relievers could provide a boost to the bullpen in 2024. [ more ]

Mets360

Place your imaginary wager on who gets cut to make room for Diekman and Fujinami

The Mets have agreed to deals with Jake Diekman and Shintaro Fujinami.

The 40-man roster is currently full and the team will need to cut or trade two players to make room for the new relievers. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees Potential Free Agent Targets: Relievers

The New York Yankees have been rumored to be interested in multiple relievers this offseason, but have not yet made a deal for one.

There are still some available relievers that the Yankees have not yet explored as the offseason nears its end. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers' Top Remaining Priority This Offseason Revealed By The Athletic Insider

The Dodgers' top priority for the remainder of the offseason is to add a high-leverage reliever to their bullpen.

Blake Treinen's recovery from shoulder surgery and Joe Kelly's injury history create uncertainty in the Dodgers' bullpen. [ more ]

New York Post

4 months ago

Mets' bullpen remains work in progress with proven options still available

The Mets have Edwin Diaz and Brooks Raley in the bullpen, but the rest of the bullpen is uncertain.

President of baseball operations David Stearns has not allocated much payroll towards relievers this offseason. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

5 months ago

Dodgers News: Blake Treinen, JP Feyereisen Expected to Be Ready for Spring Training

The Dodgers are expecting to have relievers Blake Treinen and J.P. Feyereisen back for spring training next season.

The Houston Astros have committed a record-breaking amount of money to sign reliever Josh Hader

The New York Yankees have been able to build effective bullpens with minimal spending [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

5 months ago