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- Cardinals Cloud Bullpen Situation by Signing Reliever LinebrinkThe St. Louis Cardinals added another arm to their already full bullpen on Friday, signing veteran reliever Scott Linebrink to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.
- As Expected, Bullpens Big in World SeriesThe Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals met for Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night in a matchup that many expected would come down to the bullpens. Game 1 ended up being a 3-2 games, but both bullpens were heavily involved.
- Andrew Bailey, Grant Balfour Head Oakland A's 2012 BullpenA look at the A's 2012 bullpen.
- The Baseball Career of Joaquin AndujarA recap of Joaquin Andujar's 13 seasons in the Major Leagues with the Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals and Oakland A's.
Doug Linton - HIs New York Mets Career 1994A recap of pitcher Doug Linton's one season with the New York Mets
Do the Atlanta Braves Have the Best Bullpen in Baseball?Braves relievers are putting up some impressive numbers at the midpoint of the 2011 season.
Philadelphia Phillies "Pig-Pen"With the rash of injuries among the Philadelphia Phillies relievers, the team has been forced to turn their bullpen over to a bunch of Pigs. IronPigs, that is.- Streaking Wilson and Rest of Bullpen Carrying Giants: A Fan's TakeThe San Francisco Giants have one of the best records in baseball. And they owe most of it to their extraordinary bullpen.
- Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye Fan Fiction: "Viper" - Part 1Jack has some explaining to do -- to Sue as well as in a federal prosecution for murder.
- Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye Fan Fiction: "Viper" - Part 2Jack has some explaining to do -- to Sue as well as in a federal prosecution for murder.
- Fan Reaction: The Los Angeles Angels Falter in Their Opening Series of 2011The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim kicked off their 2011 baseball season by dropping three out of four games to the Kansas City Royals. The Angels' bullpen proved ineffective against the Royals' lineup.
- From the Pen to the Rotation: A Success Story?A breakdown of major league relief pitchers who have found success when making the transition from the bullpen to the starting rotation. Who are some other candidates to make the jump into the rotation and find success?
- Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye Fan Fiction: "Fame" - Part 1Jack and Sue crack a case over spilled coffee and Myles becomes almost famous.
- Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye Fan Fiction: "Blarney" - Part 1Jack and Sue have the luck of the Irish as they try to stave off another long separation.
- Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye Fan Fiction: "Blarney" - Part 2Jack and Sue have the luck of the Irish as they try to stave off another long separation.
- Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye Fan Fiction: "Blarney" - Part 3 (Conclusion)Jack and Sue have the luck of the Irish as they try to stave off another long separation.
Boston Red Sox BullpenThe information, for Red Sox Nation, on the Red Sox Bullpen. With Cy Young starting pitching, what can/will they do to get back to the World Series?- Arizona Diamondbacks Ridding Bullpen IssuesArizona Diamondbacks begin reinventing the bullpen.
- 2010 World Series Game 2: Rangers 0, Giants 9The San Francisco Giants shutout the Texas Rangers 9-0 in Game 2 of the 2010 World Series to take a 2-0 series lead.
- Ranking the Teams of Major League BaseballRanking all 30 major league baseball teams after the first 40 games, with comments and insights for each.
- 2010 Fantasy Baseball Position Rankings- ClosersRanking the closers and bullpens of Major League Baseball for fantasy leagues, along with comments and 2010 projections.
- Cincinnati's New Nasty Boys?THe Reds finally have a good bullpen again and they will need them to make any noise in the playoff race.
- 2009 Major League Baseball Predictions: Can the Phillies Repeat as World Series Champs?The Phillies look to get back to the World Series out of a more competitive National League. Can the Yankees buy their way back to October baseball? Check out my predictions on standings, MVP's, Cy Young winners, Rookies of the Year, and more.
- Boston Red Sox Season Outlook - the BullpenThis is a complete breakdown of 2009's Boston Red Sox bullpen. Who should be in each role? Should Masterson be a starter or reliever? Will Buchholz even be on the Major League staff?
- Bullpen CubiclesAlthough not as popular as traditional cubes, bullpen cubicles are still widely in use by employees who work closely together or for training purposes.
- Willie Randolph, Aaron Heilman and Bullpen DeploymentOne of the most important jobs of a manager is to properly deploy his bullpen arms. Here I use Aaron Heilman to show how Willie Randolph is failing in this regard.
Cubs to Add 70 Bullpen Seats Along 3rd Base LineOn Friday, it was announced that the Cubs have approval to add 70 new seats along the 3rd base line, near the Cubs dugout.
MLB Team Needs at the Trade DeadlineWith the trade deadline only days away, what do the teams competing for a spot in the playoffs need for success?
MLB Trade Deadline BuyersWhich teams will be looking to add big name players in a push for the playoffs and a World Series championship?
Can the Detroit Tigers Win the World Series Without Trading for Bullpen Help?Detroit's season might depend on the healthy of Joel Zumaya and Fernando Rodney.
The "Bullpen Trend" in BaseballShouldn't the bullpen only be used when a pitcher is struggling? Or has bringing in a bullpen man for the heck of it always been the norm?- Can the Detroit Tigers' Bullpen Carry Them to Another World Series Appearance?The Detroit Tigers so far in 07 have been doing a superb job of staying in the running for the AL Central and top dog in the AL WildCard. One thing the Tiger's has seen a lot of this year unfortunatley would be injuries.
- Rays' Bullpen Woes Equal Another Long Summer in Tampa BayThe state of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' bullpen, and how its poor state means another summer of disappointment for fans of the team.
- 2007 MLB Al East Division PredictionsWho will win the American League East in 2007?
Why the Detroit Tigers' Bullpen Will Cost Them a Playoff BerthIn the 2006 season, the Detroit Tigers made a storybook run to the World Series, an unbelievable turnaround after missing the playoffs for over a decade. One of the key reasons for that sudden success was the pitching of Detroit's bullpen.
Who Will Lead the Majors in Wins in 2007?To win games you must have three things. 1. Good pitching ability 2. Good team 3. good bullpen- Cleveland Indian Bullpen Takes a Hit Before a Single Pitch is Thrown in 2007The Cleveland Indians spent most of the 2006 off season addressing their most pressing need for 2007, the bullpen. They thought they had a pretty good plan in place with the signings of veterans Roberto Hernandez, Joe Borowski and hoped for closer, Keith Foulke.
- Cleveland Indians Improve Bullpen to Make 2007 Title Run2006 was a year to forget in many ways for the Cleveland Indians. Management has used the off-season as a chance to make big improvements in the bullpen, adding veteran help that will hopefully pay off as the Indians get ready to make a run at the division title.
- Exclusive Interview with Operation Bullpen AuthorAn interview with Kevin Nelson, author of "Operation Bullpen", the new book detailing a 1990s forgery scam involving millions of dollars spent on fake sports and celebrity autographs.
For All We Know: Mets May Face Carpenter Only OnceA rainout in Game 1 gives an edge to the Cardinals, who can juggle their rotation to get Chris Carpenter two starts in the first six games. But will manager Tony LaRussa take advantage of this opportunity?
