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Bullpen guy. Closer changes, holds & SOLDs rankings. EIC @pitcherlist · Co-host @InThePenPod · NL Tout Wars · FSWA/SABR/IBWAA

Massachusetts, USA
Joined January 2017
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The Detroit White Sox led by Kevin Vargas and Miguel McGonigle
Replying to @SamBlum3
Emmanuel Clase's attorney also asked the judge to limit her questions to witnesses, concerned it's aiding the prosecution. The judge said she knows little about baseball. She's been asking for clarification on basics. Today she asked "Are Detroit and White Sox the same thing?"
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The Approach Angle podcast (@_nateschwartz and @blandalytics) making their #FPAZ debut
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Reliever Discussion/Presentation with @IAmRickGraham and @mdrc0508. #FPAZ26
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Looking forward to all of tomorrow; this will be fun and informative! #FPAZ26
For those attending #FPAZ this year, come check out @mdrc0508 and I talk about relievers tomorrow afternoon!
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For those attending #FPAZ this year, come check out @mdrc0508 and I talk about relievers tomorrow afternoon!
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Traveling tonight to #FPAZ26 and cannot wait! Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones this year as always! Who’s all going? I look like Shrek. Come say hi when you get a minute! Rick Graham @IAmRickGraham and I present on relievers tomorrow at 2:15! Let’s go!
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Our PL Podcast mock draft series continues with @InThePenPod as they discuss where the relievers fell on the board and talk strategy for jumping into the position. @IAmRickGraham and @jakecrumpler also outline some early reliever news before free agency youtu.be/WY0T8G90Czs
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#Rays Edwin Uceta* had an arthroscopic procedure on his right shoulder in October, Neander said, and will miss at least the first couple months of next season. (*corrected from earlier version)
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Red Sox designated Eduardo Rivera for assignment along with Zack Kelly.
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Today, the Yankees have extended a qualifying offer to RHP David Bednar.   Additionally, the Yankees have added INF/OF Marco Luciano to the 40-man roster.
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We have tendered a qualifying offer to LHP Adrian Morejon and selected LHP Luis Gutierrez to the Major League roster.
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The Tigers have declined Kenley Jansen's $12 million club option, a source tells ESPN. They will pay him a $2 million buyout. Jansen is now a free agent two saves shy of 500.
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Right-handed reliever Jacob Webb and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a new one-year, $2 million contract that includes a $4 million club option for 2028 ($500K buyout), according to a source familiar with the deal.
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With a lockout looming, the opening days of the offseason are going to be a frenzy. We've got you covered with our Top 100 free agents of the cycle. pitcherlist.com/free-agent-p…
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The Milwaukee Brewers will listen to trade offers for Trevor Megill, per @JeffPassan (espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/5032…)
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Padres keeping two left-handed relievers. Team is picking up Kyle Hart’s $2.5 million option, and Yuki Matsui has declined to exercise his opt-out.
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Sources: Emilio Pagán declined the Cincinnati Reds’ $10 million option for the 2027 season and will become a free agent, with a strong chance of landing a multi-year contract. Pagán had a notable second half of the season, going 3-0 with a 1.71 ERA, 29 SO in 26.1 IP and 18 SV.
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Glad he wants to stay in Boston because he should be on a 40-man roster somewhere this season
Source: Right-hander pitcher Angel Bastardo re-signed with the Boston Red Sox on a minor league deal for 2027, including an MLB Spring Training invite. Bastardo, 24, went 6-1, 4.84 ERA and 73 SO in 54.1 IP with Triple-A Worcester in 2026, averaging 96.2 MPH on his fastball.
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Right-hander Ryan Helsley will opt into his player option for $14 million, thus remaining with the Orioles for 2027, per source
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