Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat

In fantasy baseball, the closer position remains volatile for your fantasy baseball team. Rarely does every closer hang on to the job for the entire season - injury, poor performance or managerial decisions can cloud a team's bullpen picture and force you to make changes to your fantasy baseball team.

Should you be concerned about a struggling stopper? Which setup men are climbing the depth chart? Any lingering injuries popping up? KFFL.com's Closer Hot Seat keeps fantasy baseball players informed so they can make the right call on which fantasy baseball picks to make during the fantasy baseball season.

Be sure to also check out KFFL.com's fantasy baseball closer depth chart!

2013 Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat

Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Joaquin Benoit, Oliver Perez, more (06/18)

Two AL bullpens undergoing temporary revisions. A legendary arm is having some trouble. Plus, trade rumors and
Fantasy baseball closer depth charts - AL (06/18)

Quick reference of American League bullpen hierarchies for fantasy baseball players
Fantasy baseball closer depth charts - NL (06/18)

Quick reference of National League bullpen hierarchies for fantasy baseball players
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jose Valverde, Tom Wilhelmsen, more (06/14)

The Tigers don't seem to be as worried about their bullpen as they should be, do they? Plus, bits on the Mariners' closer and plenty
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Brandon League, Francisco Rodriguez, more (06/11)

THIS guy? AGAIN? How much longer will the Dodgers put up with this junk? Plus, milestones mar Milwaukee's setup, and plenty

Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Chris Perez, Addison Reed, more (06/07)

This is not the kind of fantasy trail Chris Perez owners wanted him to blaze. How sticky is his situation? Will it be a bummer, man? And why aren't owners tripping over Addison Reed's latest freak-out?

Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Rex Brothers, Huston Street, more (06/04)

Two NL West closers need some rest. How long will their replacements have value?
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Tom Wilhelmsen, Ernesto Frieri, more (05/31)

Tom Wilhelmsen doesn't exactly look like Seattle Slew. Ernesto Frieri sticking with ol' No. 1. Does Houston have a problem? Plus much
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Chris Perez, Jim Henderson, more (05/28)

Memorial Day weekend wasn't kind to a few bullpens. Who's replacing the injured stoppers?
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Dodgers, Fernando Rodney, more (05/24)

Don Mattingly may need to shake up his 'pen to help save his job. Must Joe Maddon consider doing the same? Plus, an update on Rafael Betancourt and
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jim Johnson, Marlins, more (05/21)

Jim Johnson not flying lately. Steve Cishek not alone in saves anymore. Plus updates on Fernando Rodney, Chris Perez and
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Fernando Rodney, Brandon League, more (05/17)

The Rays' closer blows one, big-time, so what will Joe Maddon do now? The Dodgers' closer faces questions, too. Plus, a lot
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jose Valverde, Brandon League, more (05/14)

The Tigers' closer, back from the dead, blew his first save chance this past weekend. Where does he go from there? Plus, a lot
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: J.J. Putz, Craig Kimbrel, more (05/10)

How confident are you in the Diamondbacks' plan to replace their closer? Is something wrong with the Braves' fire-baller? Plus much
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Junichi Tazawa, Fernando Rodney, more (05/07)

The Red Sox put closers on the DL on consecutive days. Guess where they turn? Here's what's wrong with the Rays' closer, plus much
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Andrew Bailey, J.J. Putz, more (05/03)

More of the same concerns for Andrew Bailey. Not necessarily weak stuff from J.J. Putz? Plus Edward Mujica, Bobby Parnell and
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Andrew Bailey, Kevin Gregg, more (04/30)

John Farrell clarifies his plan at closer. Is Kevin Gregg the Cubs' long-term answer? Updates on Jose Valverde, Jason Motte and
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: J.J. Putz, Jose Valverde, more (04/26)

Is the D-backs closer in denial about his problems? Where do the Tigers and Brewers stand? These and much
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Bruce Rondon, Edward Mujica, more (04/23)

The Tigers bring back a familiar recent face that fantasy owners may recognize ... no, not that one. And will one Cardinal rule the roost all year?
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Edward Mujica, J.J. Putz, more (04/19)

The Cardinals have an unsettled back end of the bullpen, but Mujica is doing his best to settle it. Of course, in CHS, there's plenty
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Mitchell Boggs, Joel Hanrahan, more (04/16)

The Cardinals reassess their closer reassessment, and the Red Sox play it safe with their minted closer, plus much
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Joaquin Benoit, Joel Hanrahan, more (04/12)

Jim Leyland admits what many have known all along. But is KC sticking to their guns? What's the latest in Beantown and the OC?
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jim Henderson, Kyuji Fujikawa, more (04/09)

Nick dissects two early-season relief replacements and ponders a trio of potential swaps.
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Carlos Marmol, Jason Motte, more (04/05)

Jose Valverde returns to Motown. Carlos Marmol, John Axford still in trouble. Jason Motte is in a bit more of a pinch than most think.
Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Carlos Marmol, Tigers committee, more (04/02)

Opening day wasted little time in its share of closer quandaries. You know Carlos Marmol had to be involved somehow.