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Marlins Collapse in Sixth Inning in Loss to Phillies
The Miami Marlins bullpen allowed a four-run rally in the sixth in loss to Philadelphia Phillies.
This Pirates Pitcher Continues to Be Key Bullpen Piece
Mason Montgomery has become an important part of the Pittsburgh Pirates' reliever core.
Cantillo Shines In Win Over Padres
Did the Guardians just win a game by more than 2 runs? That was fun. It felt nice not having anxiety that the bullpen was going to give up the lead every inning. The highlight of today’s game was Joey Cantillo pitching against his former team. He was great tonight in a 6-1 victory. The […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Update During Brewers Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers have split the first two games of their four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, the story leading into Friday’s contest centered around superstar Shohei Ohtani throwing a bullpen session. He hasn’t pitched since before the All-Star break while dealing with a knee injury. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke to the […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Update During Brewers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Emilio Pagán Continues To Thrive As The Cincinnati Reds' Closer
Pagán bounced back from hand soreness with a save on Friday, resembling the competitor he has been in the Reds' bullpen.
Outdone by the Jays bullpen, Yankees relive painful memory
One run against the Blue Jays' bullpen with several opportunities left on the table leads to a deflating loss on the road
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Max Muncy News During Brewers Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers were involved in a thriller Thursday night in their series opener against the NL-leading Milwaukee Brewers.Despite leading 4-2 entering the ninth inning, the Dodgers’ bullpen, headlined by Edwin Díaz, blew the lead. Milwaukee rallied for a 5-4 road victory, with three games still remaining in the series over the weekend.Even with […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Max Muncy News During Brewers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Tigers Show Fight But Come Up Short in Loss
Spencer Torkelson’s clutch hitting and Gleyber Torres’s solo blast couldn't overcome Riley Greene’s injury absence and a shaky bullpen in a gritty divisional battle at Comerica Park.
Dodgers call up Landon Knack amid heavy bullpen usage
Seth Halvorsen optioned after a scoreless inning on Tuesday
Royals bullpen melts down again in loss to Dodgers
Witt and Cags gave it their best effort, but it just was not enough.
Phillies survive extremely shorthanded bullpen for win over Cards
The Phillies held on to win 6-5 in the series opener in St. Louis.
Orioles' Cam Sanders: Rejoins big-league bullpen
Orioles' Cam Sanders: Rejoins big-league bullpen
Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Bullpen session coming up soon
Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Bullpen session coming up soon
Detroit Tigers Quietly Announced Justin Verlander Update During Mariners Series
On Wednesday, the Detroit Tigers continued their series with the Seattle Mariners in Washington.They lost by a score of 4-2.Detroit Tigers Quietly Announced Justin Verlander UpdateAlso on Wednesday, the Tigers announced the latest update on Justin Verlander.MLB.com wrote (on August 5): “Did some light throwing off the front of the bullpen mound on Aug. 5 […] The post Detroit Tigers Quietly Announced Justin Verlander Update During Mariners Series appeared first on HEAVY.
What is Up with the St Louis Cardinals Offense?
Ok, I have tackled the topic of what is perhaps our main weakness, the bullpen, and how it correlates with winning teams, how our middling at best bullpen (at the time) wasn’t doing us any favors. Well that was a month or two ago, feels like 6 weeks? And our bullpen is now worse than […]
Pirates acquire star reliever Luke Weaver from New York Mets
The Pirates have finally acquired an impactful reliever for the back of their bullpen.
Cubs acquire reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from Angels for Moisés Ballesteros
The Cubs made a big move to shore up the back of their bullpen with a hard-throwing right-hander.
Bullpen Effort Falls Short as Angels Drop Fifth Straight
A strong performance from Brett Kerry and the Los Angeles Angels’ bullpen wasn’t enough to overcome the Milwaukee Brewers in a 3-1 defeat.
Gasser, bullpen shut down Angels in 3-1 victory
Brewers move back into baseball's best record thanks to dominant pitching and timely hitting
Grading MLB Trade Deadline Deals: Will Doval Improve Pirates Bullpen?
We're grading the deals ahead of Monday's MLB trade deadline.
Takeaways as Painter's rebound turns into another Phillies bullpen gut punch
Andrew Painter showed real progress in his return, but the Phillies’ bullpen collapsed late in another loss out of the No. 5 spot.
Mets Trade AJ Minter to the Twins for Prospects: Fantasy Baseball Impact
The Mets begin their trade deadline sell-off as the Twins add bullpen help and boost AJ Minter's fantasy stock.
Dodgers on Deck: Friday, July 31 vs. Red Sox
The Dodgers all-American League homestand continues this weekend facing the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers haven’t yet named a starting pitcher for Friday, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting on Saturday. Presumably that means a bullpen game. Ranger Suárez starts for Boston, the first of three consecutive left-handed starting pitchers for […]
Diamondbacks going back to closer-by-matchups
The Diamondbacks are going to play the matchups with a bullpen that has been deeper than in previous seasons, Torey Lovullo confirmed.
A Taylor-made comeback helps Mets defeat Dodgers 8-3
Emmet Sheehan goes five solid innings, but the bullpen gives up seven unanswered runs in 8-3 loss to Mets.
Shohei Ohtani Skips Bullpen Session Due To Left Knee Irritation
Shohei Ohtani has skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session, and won't throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%.
Ohtani delays throwing session over knee 'regression'
Japanese batting and pitching star Shohei Ohtani postponed a planned bullpen throwing session on Saturday over what Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called "regression" in his left knee injury.Roberts said the 32-year-old right-handed pitcher felt uncomfortable after tossing a 30-pitch bullpen session in Philadelphia on Wednesday, but he has kept him in the Dodgers' batting lineup because hitting and running have not adversely impacted Ohtani's knee.
Red Sox Minor Lines: Kristian Campbell stays hot
Worcester: W, 6-5 (BOX SCORE) The WooSox now have 45 hits in their last three games. Although this game was close and the Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins AAA) were resilient, tagging every relief pitcher for runs in a bullpen game after Tyler Uberstine opened things up with a scoreless first, the WooSox simply just stayed one […]
Bullpen inconsistencies drop Washington Nationals 3-2 vs. Arizona
Another late inning run handed the Washington Nationals a series opening loss at home, this time a 3-2 finish against the Arizona Diamondbacks
Is Recently Released Pitcher an Option for Washington nNationals?
Could the Washington Nationals provide a fresh start for a possible bullpen addition at a low cost?
Yankees news: Reds’ catcher ‘could become’ an option via trade
Tyler Stephenson could be an option for Yankees; Can Warren be a bullpen factor?; Bombers have the pieces to seek Miller
Pirates Trade for Veteran Reliever, DFA Dennis Santana
The Pirates reshaped their bullpen Thursday, acquiring Ron Marinaccio from the Padres and designating Dennis Santana for assignment.
Dodgers' Ohtani Scheduled for Bullpen Session This Weekend
The Los Angeles Dodgers are ramping up Shohei Ohtani to pitch again this weekend.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Unfortunate Shohei Ohtani News
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set for a doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Sunday after Saturday’s game was postponed.The schedule change forced Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to adjust his pitching plans. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start the opener against Cam Schlittler, while the Dodgers will turn to a bullpen game in the second matchup.Shohei Ohtani […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Unfortunate Shohei Ohtani News appeared first on HEAVY.
Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win over NL
Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
Two Unfathomable Stats from Giants' Latest Meltdown
Late-inning meltdowns and a high blown save rate have pushed the San Francisco Giants to the brink of the division cellar as the bullpen squanders yet another late lead.
Diamondbacks News
Shohei Ohtani’s balky knee handed the Dbacks a bullpen game for the opener against the Dodgers. Arizona knew what to do.
Sho I Got Hei: D’Backs 9, Dodgers 3
SP Eduardo Rodriguez continues his dominance in 2026 as Dbacks hitters beat up on Dodgers relief in Bullpen Game
Mitch Keller's short start and a late grand slam doom the Pirates against the Braves
Mitch Keller’s woes continued Thursday. The Pirates’ offense and bullpen nearly let him get away with it — until a blast too far in the...
Phillies Eyeing Padres Closer Mason Miller to Strengthen Struggling Bullpen
Despite the disappointing start to the 2026 MLB season, which led to the firing of manager Rob Thomson, the Philadelphia Phillies are right back in postseason talks. While interim manager Don Mattingly and the current roster have put the team back into contention, there are several areas of concern. The bullpen has been a clear weakness, which the Phillies are expected to address before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Shohei Ohtani hits No. 300 as Dodgers' bullpen struggles
LOS ANGELES — Justin Wrobleski deserved better.
Dodgers’ chances at another walk-off thwarted by Rockies
Justin Wrobleski strikes out nine over seven innings, bullpen lets lead slip in 4-3 loss to Rockies.
Dodgers vs. A’s game chat
It’s a bullpen game for the Dodgers, as they look to sweep the Athletics on Wednesday. WEDNESDAY GAME INFO
Bullpen blows it as Rockies fall to Marlins 10-7
Hunter Goodman hits 26th HR as his hot June continues
Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is the Cubs’ best reliever?
The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the best reliever in the bullpen right now.
Mets recall Joey Gerber, option Tobias Myers to Triple-A
The bullpen churn continues as the Mets look for a fresh arm to add to the mix.
Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Breaking down every team's closer situation at the halfway point
Grant Taylor, Alex Lange and Yoendrys Gomez headline the latest bullpen report
Former MLB GM Shares Answer To Yankees' Bullpen Woes
The New York Yankees have a clear need in the bullpen, but the team may not have to acquire one through a trade. New York addressed its bullpen at last year's trade deadline, acquiring the likes of David Bednar and Camilo Doval among other relievers. However, Doval has struggled this season, so the ...
Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Game Thread
Follow along as the Nats look to bounce back from yet another heartbreaking loss where the bullpen imploded
Braves offense lifeless again in loss to Padres
The Braves offense was lifeless against Michael King and the San Diego bullpen on Monday night, losing 1-0 to drop their second game in a row. It was more of the same for Grant Holmes, who labored through 4 2/3 innings. He hung a slider to struggling Manny Machado in the fourth inning that was […]
Oklahoma soars past North Carolina in Game 3 to win MCWS
Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina's uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the Men's College World Series finals Monday night.
Cubs BCB After Dark: Who leaves the rotation?
The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who should go to the bullpen (or Iowa) when Matthew Boyd returns.
Twins 16, Diamondbacks 8: The Beautiful Game
In the dumbest Twins game any of us will see all year, the Twins jumped out to your classic 16-0, fifth-inning lead, then handed the ball over to the bullpen to drag us kicking and screaming towards a finish line placed just ahead of 12:30 am CT. You’ve maybe never seen a former All-Star become […]
Around the Empire: You gotta always protect the McNuggets!
Jazz playing a risky game; Righty catcher, bullpen top trade priorities; Strzelecki opts out of minor league deal
Carroll shines and bullpen grinds to victory over Twins
Carroll finished a homer short of the cycle and the bullpen was just good enough to cover Soroka’s injury shortened start
Brewers drop series finale to Guardians, 4-2
Bullpen squanders lead as offense fails to come through with big hit late
Marlins Option William Kempner, Recall Fresh Bullpen Arm
Marlins rookie William Kempner has yet to allow a run through nine MLB innings, but after tossing 2.1 hitless frames Monday, he was optioned to make room for a fresh arm.
Mets Announce Another Roster Move Before Cardinals Game
The Mets are making another switch to their bullpen ahead of Thursday's game.
The Cincinnati Reds bullpen did it again
Fernando Tatis, Jr. hit a walk-off homer for San Diego to complete Cincinnati’s latest bullpen meltdown.
Reds Bullpen
The Cincinnati Reds' bullpen blew another lead Saturday in what is becoming an alarming trend
An Early Mock Trade To Give The Pirates’ Bullpen Help
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen is about as bad as one can get while not rebuilding. They’ve caused multiple late blown leads and heartbreaking disasters. The unfortunate reality is that no notable relievers are getting moved yet. ESPN’s Buster Olney even reported this. However, there might still be an opportunity for the Pirates to add someone. …
Brayan Bello Optioned: Boston Makes Bullpen Addition in Trade
After today’s disastrous outing, followed by some post-game comments that didn’t land well, Red Sox starter Brayan Bello has been optioned and sent down to Triple-A Worcester. Bello’s horrible run over the last couple of months came to a close on Thursday, giving up six runs in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles. In …
Dbacks Split! Dbacks 3, Dodgers 2
The Dbacks were able to split the series with the Dodgers Thursday night thanks to some late inning heroics from none other than Ketel Marte and some terrific pitching from Ryne Nelson and the bullpen. The Dbacks offense was stymied once again for 7 innings until Corbin Carrol hit a home run in the 8th […]
Former Yankees playoff hero joins rival Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have added a familiar veteran arm to their bullpen, promoting Tommy Kahnle from Triple-A as they look to strengthen their pitching staff for the second half of the season. While Kahnle may not be the overpowering…
Report: ‘Very Little Relief Help Available’ on Trade Market
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen struggles reached a new low after blowing an 8-3 lead and a four-run lead in the […] The post Report: ‘Very Little Relief Help Available’ on Trade Market appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
D-Backs 0, Dodgers 7: Beat down in Downtown
TL;DR: Zac Gallen labored, the bullpen struggled, and the offense was nowhere to be found
Dodgers find their offense, then hold on to beat Diamondbacks
Bullpen, tasked with longest outing in 2 weeks, allowed 11 to reach base, but had just enough cushion to hold the lead
Dodgers Could Lose Shutdown Brusdar Graterol For Rest of Season
Brusdar Graterol’s sudden back surgery following a rehab setback leaves a massive void in the Los Angeles Dodgers' depleted bullpen.
The St. Paul Fire Department
Two Relief Prospects One Step Away from Boosting the Twins Bullpen.
Yankees predicted to trade for Padres $4M All-Star flamethrower to form nasty duo with David Bednar
New York Yankees have an up and down bullpen and will surely be looking for some arms this deadline. They could go all in for one of the most powerful arms out of the bullpen.
Jays Beat Marlins, 2-1
Well, after a one day only engagement, the offence has gone back on hiatus. It didn’t end up mattering, though, as a combination of solid work from Kevin Gausman and the bullpen and questionable Marlins base running held them to only one run in spite of racking up 11 hits. The Jays are back within […]
Athletics call up MLB top prospect amid series with Mariners
Scuffling as of late, the Athletics are deciding to call up their No. 3 prospect, left-hander Gage Jump, to help add more depth to their starting rotation or bullpen.
Rockies recall LHP Welinton Herrera, place José Quintana on IL
The Rockies recall one of their top bullpen prospects as reinforcements for the pitching staff.
Dodgers Bullpen Sets Franchise Record With Incredible Streak
The Dodgers' bullpen has set a new franchise record when it comes to scoreless innings after four shutdown frames vs. the Brewers.
But the melody keeps haunting me: Reds 9, Phillies 4
Aaron Nola and the bullpen didn’t give the Phillies a chance
Red Sox, Jarren Duran defeat Royals 7-1
With Kris Bubic out with some elbow discomfort, the Kansas City Royals turned to ye olde “bullpen game” against the Boston Red Sox. While the bullpen held for most of the game, the Royals offense stayed sleepy and the Red Sox eventually did their damage, beating the Royals in a 7-1 slog. Kansas City turned […]
Yankees news: Could Gerrit Cole be activated on Friday?
Cole could come up for his next start; bullpen as a unit bad, Bednar particularly unreliable; retirements and callups
Sox offense, bullpen suffer jet lag in 6-1 setback
No late-inning heroics were destined on the road trip opener in Seattle
Pirates Decision Makers Respond to Jared Jones' Bullpen Comments
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones made it somewhat clear how he feels about moving to the bullpen earlier last week. Jones, who has been on a rehab assignment, shut down that narrative right away.
Reds' bullpen falters late in loss to surging Phillies.
The Phillies edged the Reds in a back-and-forth game at Citizens Bank Park in front of an engaged crowd of 40,065. Here's what happened.
Yankees promote right-handed reliever Yovanny Cruz, option Elmer Rodríguez
The 26-year-old flamethrower completes an incredible rise as the Yankees search for answers in the bullpen.
A’s Bullpen, Defense Collapse in Series-Deciding Loss to Giants
Late-inning surge by Giants spoils A’s Comeback bid in rubber-match
Bullpen falters in extra innings loss: Rays 5, Marlins 10
The Rays were unable to continue their 10-game winning streak at the Trop on Saturday afternoon as they dropped the second game of the three-game set to the Miami Marlins by a score of 10-5 in extra innings. Early on this was the pitching due we all expected it to be with Nick Martinez facing […]
Mizzou baseball collapses late, closing season with loss to Texas
Mizzou rallied in the eighth inning, scoring five runs, but it wasn't enough for a late comeback. A short start by Keyler Gonzalez and inconsistent performance from the bullpen set
The Yankees Reliever Confidence Index: May Edition
Tim Hill continues to sidewind his way up the bullpen pecking order
Dodgers vs. Angels game I chat
The Dodgers (26-18) travel to Orange County Friday evening to battle the Angels (16-28) for a three-game series at Angel Stadium. Blake Snell was scratched before his scheduled start and is going on the injured list due to loose bodies in his left elbow. The Dodgers will go with a bullpen game in the series […]
Strong bullpen game brings Mizzou baseball series win over Vanderbilt
Mizzou baseball earned a series win over Vanderbilt with a 4-1 victory in the rubber match game Sunday.
Cubs' New Bullpen Pieces Not Panning Out
A flurry of offseason bullpen signings has yielded mixed results for Chicago, as mounting injuries and inflated ERAs leave the North Siders searching for late-inning stability.
Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez begins throwing bullpens
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez throws "electric" first bullpen since Tommy John surgery.
Emmet Sheehan shines, bullpen thrives in Dodgers' win over Braves
Emmet Sheehan earns a lot less than many of the players on the Dodgers and Braves, but he delivered a game-changing performance in the Dodgers' 3-1 win.
Dodgers offense faces a vulnerable Astros bullpen
After an underwhelming output against the Cardinals, the Dodgers offense gets a favorable matchup in the Astros bullpen
Bullpen avenges itself in walk-off win over Mets
The bullpen delivers a much-needed shutdown performance in the Angels' 4-3 walk-off win over the New York Mets.
A’s Drop Series Opener To Guardians 8-5
May has officially begun, and the A’s begin the month with a series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians, falling to their AL Central foes in a high-scoring 8-5 contest. The starting pitching wasn’t great, the bullpen allowed three runners to cross home plate, and while the offense provided five runs they left 10 on base […]
As MLB bullpens keep evolving, is the sport devaluing the save stat?
Teams aren't as likely to save their best reliever for the ninth if the highest-leverage match-up comes earlier in the game.
D-Backs 6, Brewers 2: Revenge of the Homers
TL;DR: The D-Backs used a power surge and a shutdown bullpen performance to even the series against the Brewers.
Game 29: Mariners at Twins
If Connor Prielipp averages 9 pitches per inning then we probably don’t have to see the bullpen today. Positives.
Diamondbacks 4, Friars 6: Problemos en el Bullpen
Even pitching out of the ‘pen, Brandon Pfaadt isn’t immune to his old nemesis OBI….