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!
2011 Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Mark Melancon's availability, some 2012 notes (09/28)
 | The last 2011 regular-season CHS offers some desperation final-day pickups and some early crystal ball work. |
- Fantasy baseball closer depth charts - AL (09/28)
 | Quick reference of American League bullpen hierarchies for fantasy baseball players |
- Fantasy baseball closer depth charts - NL (09/28)
 | Quick reference of National League bullpen hierarchies for fantasy baseball players |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Brian Wilson shut down, Sergio Santos and Marlins seek clarity (09/27)
 | Santiago Casilla will take whatever SF saves remain in 2011. Who's closing in Florida? Is Sergio Santos really a lock for 2012? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Rays going with Joel Peralta or Kyle Farnsworth? (09/26)
 | Who will net Rays saves over the final few days? Plus, grab Greg Holland and others if you're still in a closure clash. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Leo Nunez isn't Leo Nunez, St. Louis Cardinals' meltdown, more (09/23)
 | A controversy regarding a Major League Baseball player's identity will force the Florida Marlins to search for a new closer. Plus, the Cards blow it - big time. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Is Brian Wilson healthy? Plus, bye, Leo Nunez (09/22)
 | UPDATED: Leo Nunez thrown back by Marlins. Who'll close? Plus, did the San Francisco Giants bring back the Beard sooner than they should have? Plus, notes on the Royals, Nationals and Cardinals. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jim Johnson's role, plus updates on Kyle Farnsworth, Joakim Soria, more (09/21)
 | Jim Johnson: closer ... and starter? Who's in the New York Mets' lead? Infirmary checks in on Joakim Soria, Kyle Farnsworth. Therapist checks in on Sergio Santos owners. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jonny Venters to see save chance? Jason Motte in trouble? (09/20)
 | Could Jonny Venters step in for tired Craig Kimbrel? TLR ready to shift from Jason Motte already? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jason Motte closing in 2012? Plus, Mets and injury updates (09/19)
 | Jason Motte locked in for next year? Joakim Soria, Kyle Farnsworth ready to rejoin Brian Wilson in active duty? And what's going on with the Mets' back end? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: The Beard close to return, more (09/16)
| San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson aims to pitch again before the 2011 season ends. Plus, notes from the Royals, A's and Red Sox. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Replacing Joakim Soria, waiting for Brian Wilson (09/15)
| Who'd fill in if Joakim Soria has to miss more time? And is Santiago Casilla the main guy as long as Brian Wilson is sidelined? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jim Johnson flying, Craig Kimbrel grounded? (09/14)
| Is Jim Johnson following in Jason Motte's footsteps? How worried should Craig Kimbrel owners be? Plus, a time to use K-Rod, and a refreshed Jordan Walden |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Joel Peralta strikes first, Andrew Bailey struck (09/13)
 | Andrew Bailey? Woozy. Brian Wilson? Determined. Joel Peralta? Opportunistic. Jonathan Broxton? Done. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jason Motte takes throne; Jim Johnson, Joel Peralta to follow suit? (09/12)
| Save seekers should look to St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Baltimore. What about Queens? Plus, Javy Guerra owners biting their nails? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Brian Wilson update (09/09)
| The San Francisco Giants' closer, beard, weird and all, is finally making notable progress in his recovery from elbow inflammation. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Manny Acosta breaks through, Frank Francisco bends without breaking (09/08)
 | Frank Francisco does just enough to get by. Manny Acosta throws his hat into suddenly open Mets closer ring. Plus, checking in with Kyle Farnsworth and eyeing a Baltimore saves sleeper for 2012 |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Bobby Parnell's break, St. Louis Cardinals' takeover, more (09/07)
 | The New York Mets may have their future closer work on some things, and Fernando Salas may not be the lead dog anymore. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Rafael Betancourt sticks, Mariano Rivera slips, more (09/06)
 | The Colorado Rockies see no reason to make a change. Might the New York Yankees? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Frank Francisco, Kenley Jansen, Jordan Walden (09/02)
 | Frank Francisco is what's "now" in Toronto. Kenley Jansen could still be LA's future. And Jordan Walden wakes up. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jon Rauch's return, Joe Nathan's ... return? (09/01)
 | What effect does the Toronto Blue Jays' activation of Rauch have on the closer's role? And will the Minnesota Twins welcome back their savior? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Infallible Kevin Gregg, Neftali Feliz's turnaround, more (08/31)
 | How long can this go on, Baltimore Orioles fans? And the Texas Rangers' closer is in tip-top shape. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Joakim Soria, starter? White Sox have no doubts (08/30)
| The Kansas City Royals will work Soria as a starting pitcher next spring. Find out how that could help his value, plus South Side save statements and more. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Florida Marlins' fishy bullpen, Jason Motte's earned opportunity (08/29)
| Leo Nunez is receiving a break. Sound familiar? And Tony La Russa is willing to experiment a bit in the ninth inning. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Sergio Romo nearing return, Joe Nathan open to leaving (08/26)
 | With Brian Wilson recovering slowly, the San Francisco Giants should turn elsewhere in the ninth very soon, and the Minnesota Twins could deal their closer, if they want. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Bobby Parnell's first save, more (08/25)
| The New York Mets got their first look at their potential future closer. Plus, more buzz around the league's bullpens. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Leo Nunez's foul-ups, Heath Bell on waivers, more (08/24)
| How soon before the Florida Marlins consider a change at the back end? Plus, what is the San Francisco Giants' motivation for claiming the San Diego Padres' closer? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Fernando Salas' back-to-back BSVs, more (08/23)
 | The St. Louis Cardinals' closer has blown two in a row. Is he feeling the pressure? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Bobby Parnell's trial run, Brian Wilson's DL stint, more (08/22)
| When will the New York Mets test-drive Parnell in the closer's seat? And who'll replace Wilson for however long he's out? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Brian Wilson, Mike Adams (08/19)
| A Brian Wilson update, and Mike Adams helps Neftali Feliz's job security |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Brian Wilson's elbow, Carlos Marmol's velocity, more (08/18)
| How would SF replace their stopper? What's wrong with Carlos Marmol? Plus, more on Frank Francisco, Bobby Parnell |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Sergio Santos' solo save effort, more (08/17)
| On Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox didn't employ the tag-team tactic in the ninth, and as a result, they may look to do so more often from now on. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jon Rauch, Mets bullpen, more (08/16)
| UPDATE: Jon Rauch hits the DL. The Mets make their own bullpen switch. Meanwhile, two other CLs hit the infirmary. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Chicago White Sox bullpen, more (08/15)
 | Ozzie Guillen makes saves tandem nearly official. Kevin Gregg stumbles, Neftali Feliz cruising and David Hernandez still worth owning. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Mariano Rivera, more (08/12)
 | No Mo for Mariano Rivera? Prep yourself in case he continues to stumble. Plus, who'd replace Huston Street, and should you continue riding Jose Valverde's run? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Neftali Feliz, more (08/11)
 | A pivotal pep talk for Neftali Feliz? Also, injury updates on J.J. Putz and Huston Street |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Huston Street, more (08/10)
 | Sergio Santos trusted for a full inning? Not so fast. Huston Street's health an issue again? Plus updates on Jason Isringhausen and ... Jonathan Broxton |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Sergio Santos, Neftali Feliz (08/09)
| A teammate's diagnosis of Neftali Feliz, and is Sergio Santos regaining Ozzie's trust? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Neftali Feliz, Huston Street, Jon Rauch (08/08)
| Neftali Feliz has Ron Washington's confidence. Does he deserve yours? More inside on Jon Rauch, Huston Street |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jon Rauch, Neftali Feliz, more (08/05)
| How much longer does Jon Rauch have as closer? Neftali Feliz does his best to extend his leash. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Carlos Marmol, Mark Melancon, Ryan Madson (08/04)
 | Checking in with Chicago and Houston for the recent success of Carlos Marmol, Mark Melancon. Plus, Ryan Madson's Day Off |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Huston Street, Jason Isringhausen, Chance Ruffin (08/03)
| Dingers doing in Huston Street? Jason Isringhausen on the brink? Did Seattle just net a future closer? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Mets bullpen, Ryan Madson (08/02)
| Monday reminded us why you should keep Bobby Parnell at your fingertips and showed us Ryan Madson looks ready to be the solo stopper once again. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Padres and Rangers bullpens, more trade deadline fallout (08/01)
 | Not many 'pens were touched by the trade deadline, but those that were can swing the balance of many a fantasy situation - if not this year, in 2012. Meanwhile, what's the latest on Sergio Santos? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Neftali Feliz, trade rumor roundup (07/29)
| Neftali Feliz responds to pressure. Plus, be prepared for potential madness this trade deadline weekend. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Fernando Salas, Kyle McClellan, more (07/28)
 | The Red Birds bullpen could look drastically different after this weekend. And are the Washington Nationals crazy for considering trading Drew Storen? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Fernando Salas, J.J. Putz, more (07/27)
| Is Fernando Salas safe as the closer in St. Louis after their big trade Wednesday? Plus, J.J. Putz is back and ready to resume his duties in the ninth. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Sergio Santos, more (07/26)
| Ozzie Guillen hurting fantasy owners even while keeping Sergio Santos as his stopper. What are the latest closer trade winds from the Angels and Marlins? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Kyle Farnsworth, Andrew Bailey, and more (07/25)
 | Potential trades of Andrew Bailey and Kyle Farnsworth leave you with several names worth speculating on for saves, and has Ryan Madson regained the role of closer from Antonio Bastardo? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Carlos Marmol, Heath Bell, more (07/22)
| The closing sitch for the Cubbies is becoming a guessing game thanks to Mike Quade, and add the Angels and Reds to the already long list of teams posturing for the services of Heath Bell. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Ryan Madson, Antonio Bastardo, more (07/21)
 | Charlie Manuel doesn't mind using both Ryan Madson and Antonio Bastardo for save chances. Plus, it looks like Bobby Parnell will have to wait a while before his first save opp. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Antonio Bastardo, Carlos Marmol, more (07/20)
 | After Sean Marshall's blown save Tuesday, when will Carlos Marmol be used for another save? Mike Quade remains noncommital. In Philadelphia, Antonio Bastardo is making it hard for Ryan Madson to reclaim the ninth-inning role. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Carlos Marmol, J.J. Putz and more (07/19)
| Expect Carlos Marmol to be closing again soon for the Cubbies. Also, find out which relievers are being targeted in trades as the deadline nears. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Joe Nathan, Ryan Madson and plenty more (07/18)
| Ron Gardenhire appears to be comfortable with Joe Nathan as his closer, and will Antonio Bastardo ever relinquish the closer role for Ryan Madson now that he's healthy? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Carlos Marmol implodes again, more (07/15)
| Another Carlos Marmol blow-up leads to a possible change of plans. New York tips their hand, Toronto changes theirs again and Arizona's closer arm is delayed. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Leo Nunez and Joakim Soria trade talk, Ryan Madson update (07/14)
| UPDATE: Kevin Gregg suspended. Also, start considering Leo Nunez contingency plans. Plus, how realistic is a Joakim Soria trade? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: John Axford-Francisco Rodriguez tag team, more (07/13)
 | The K-Rod deal fallout: Is the Ax grinding out more saves, or must he share stones? Plus, who closes for the New York Mets, and Sergio Santos' safety. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Heath Bell's future destination, more (07/12)
| The San Diego Padres' closer is a hot property as the trade deadline approaches. Where will he end up, and what will his role be? Plus, Francisco Rodriguez may not face the same issue, and more. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Francisco Cordero, more (07/11)
 | CoCo beware in Cincinnati? Plus, Toronto makes a switch, Arizona refuses one |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Frank Francisco struggles, Matt Capps tinkers (07/08)
| Frank Francisco reminds us of the Blue Jays' chaos. Matt Capps takes a step toward stability but still on alert |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Joe Nathan, Aroldis Chapman (07/07)
 | Joe Nathan designated as closer during Matt Capps' exile, and Aroldis Chapman resurfacing as legit fantasy commodity |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Twins bullpen, more on K-Rod (07/06)
| Is it time for Glen Perkins or Joe Nathan in Minnesota? Ron Gardenhire is resting Matt Capps, but which alternative should you target? Plus, more on the Mets' K-Rod money issues |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Francisco Rodriguez, Matt Capps, more (07/05)
 | Plenty of July 4 weekend bullpen fireworks: Mets, Twins, Astros in danger of blowing up - one way or another - plus some arms still taking an injury holiday |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Chris Perez to bereavement list, more (07/01)
 | UPDATED: Who'll close for Arizona with J.J. Putz on the DL? The Cleveland Indians will do without their closer for a few days. Plus, Houston Astros and Leo Nunez updates. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: J.J. Putz's velocity, more (06/30)
| J.J. Putz needs rest with velocity down, but Jordan Walden has plenty of gas. Who stepped in for the Phillies last night? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jonathan Broxton shut down, more (06/29)
 | Jonathan Broxton down, Javy Guerra's opportunity solidified. Plus, fantasy owners shouldn't sweat Jordan Walden - completely - or forget about Phillies' Michael Stutes. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jordan Walden, more (06/28)
 | More Jordan Walden issues, but is he in trouble yet? And Javy Guerra might have a longer shelf life for saves |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Frank Francisco improvements, more (06/27)
| The Blue Jays have their new, old closer back, thanks to some tweaks. Plus, trouble in St. Louis and LA along with a heap of other injuries |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Rehab update on Jonathan Broxton, more (06/24)
 | The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to receive positive news regarding their once dominant closer. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Neftali Feliz's usage, more (06/23)
| The Texas Rangers saw nothing wrong with using their prized closer on back-to-back days. Plus, Joe Nathan, Brandon League, K-Rod. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Brandon League, and much more (06/22)
 | An injury to Brandon League opens up opportunity in the M's bullpen in the short term. Plus, with clubs looking for bullpen help, what will the San Diego 'pen heirarchy look like in late July? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Craig Kimbrel, more (06/21)
 | Craig Kimbrel's overpowering stuff resurfaces, plus Jonathan Broxton on the rehab trail. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Hong-Chih Kuo, Kenley Jansen return, more (06/20)
| More options for saves in Hollywood, plus Fernando Salas' struggles continue |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Fernando Salas, more (06/17)
| Is Fernando Salas in danger? Is Jon Rauch the closer in Toronto? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Astros bullpen, more (06/16)
| Mark Melancon owners rewarded for their patience, plus Blue Jays and Marlins notes |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Francisco Cordero, more (06/15)
| Francisco Cordero has been fortunate this season, so obviously he's worth selling ... isn't he? Plus, more tidbits on the Dodgers and Joakim Soria |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Dodgers bullpen, more (06/14)
 | More Dodgers bullpen thoughts - they never stop - plus the return of some battered stoppers ... and one wanna-be closer who just keeps getting battered. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Sergio Santos, more (06/13)
| Is Sergio Santos in trouble? How safe is Craig Kimbrel? And trying to pick the Dodgers' next stopper ... well.... |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Braves bullpen, more (06/10)
| Jonny Venters: Takeover or fill-in? Don't ignore David Hernandez, and don't drop Aaron Crow just yet |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Brandon Lyon, more (06/09)
 | Really? The Astros want to go back to Brandon Lyon?... Really? Plus, Toronto's situation looks just as sad. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Blue Jays bullpen, more (06/08)
| Still confusion in bullpen for Blue Jays, Dodgers, but finally some confirmation in the Gateway City |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Joakim Soria, more (06/07)
| Joakim Soria's brief exile ends, plus murky Toronto, rebounding Capps, aggressive Gregg |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Carlos Marmol, more (06/06)
| Time to worry about Carlos Marmol? Will Aaron Crow actually get a chance to fly in KC 'pen? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Mark Melancon, Francisco Rodriguez (06/03)
| UPDATED: Andrew Bailey back in save sitches. Plus, will Brandon Lyon be a pain in Mark Melancon's side? What about K-Rod's pain in the teeth? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Fernando Salas, more (06/02)
| How safe is Fernando Salas in the long term? Plus updates on Vicente Padilla, Neftali Feliz |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Dodgers bullpen, Joakim Soria (06/01)
 | The Dodgers' bullpen mess might be cleaner as soon as Friday, and more on Joakim Soria's future |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Joakim Soria's demotion, more (05/31)
| Ned Yost had to make a switch but hopes to reverse field in the near future - will he? Plus, woes for the Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Blue Jays bullpen, more (05/27)
| The Blue Jays officially starting a committee. Will the Athletics shove Andrew Bailey back in immediately? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Francisco Rodriguez, more (05/26)
| Everything has gone right for K-Rod so far - which means it may be time to shop him. Plus, the Toronto Blue Jays take a step back, and other notes. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Dodgers bullpen, more (05/25)
 | More seats added to the Dodgers' carousel from hell. The chairs in Oakland, Toronto and Minnesota are slightly less simmering but must be watched. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Matt Capps, more (05/24)
 | Matt Capps' problems fixable? Is his job in danger? Plus updates on the Dodgers, Angels and A's |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Ryan Madson, Dodgers bullpen (05/23)
| Ryan Madson locking the job down? Plus, who recorded a Dodgers save over the weekend - and will that arrangement last? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Neftali Feliz, more (05/20)
 | The Dodgers have more bullpen chaos, and what's wrong with Neftali Feliz? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Craig Kimbrel, more (05/19)
| Craig Kimbrel shaky, but is his hold on the job? Plus Brandon League and Joe Nathan look to get back on track |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Vicente Padilla, more (05/18)
| Another Dodgers closer injured, and another stopper heads to the mechanic |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jordan Walden, more (05/17)
| Jordan Walden shaky but not in danger. And has Joakim Soria found his problem? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Brandon League, more (05/16)
| Cardinals shuffle their saves picture, Mariners might be following suit |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Cardinals bullpen, more (05/13)
 | Dave Duncan somewhat clears up St. Louis' bullpen heirarchy |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jordan Walden, more (05/12)
| Jordan Walden hits a bump in the road, plus is Joakim Soria losing his edge? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: David Aardsma, more (05/11)
 | David Aardsma's setback has Brandon League owners smiling, plus Drew Storen solidifying his case |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Dodgers bullpen, more (05/10)
 | The Dodgers are more comfortable deploying Hong-Chih Kuo, plus Mark Melancon already looking over his shoulder? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Blue Jays bullpen, more (05/09)
| The closing situation in Toronto has a new leader for saves, plus Tony La Russa keeps us guessing in the ninth |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jonathan Broxton to DL, more (05/06)
| How long is this going sideline the brutish reliever? Cover your bases until you hear ... plus, Eduardo Sanchez does it again |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Mark Melancon, more (05/05)
| The Houston Astros institute their sans-Brandon Lyon plans, and more on the Jays, Cards' sitches |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Dodgers bullpen, more (05/04)
| Uh oh, Jonathan Broxton has a booboo. Is it serious? Time will tell, but it's time to reassess LA's alternatives |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: White Sox bullpen, more (05/03)
| The work of relievers like Chris Sale is making one man in the Chicago White Sox's bullpen look that much more appealing; plus, Brox notes |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Cardinals bullpen, more (05/02)
 | Tony La Russa refuses to bow to fantasy baseball players' wishes, plus more on Jonathan Broxton and other observations |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Sean Burnett, more (04/29)
 | Sean Burnett is running out of time to show that he's part of this closing committee, and the Jays may be warming up for a switch |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Mitchell Boggs, more (04/28)
| Cardinals relievers aren't exactly lining up to unseat Mitchell Boggs, plus, perspective on the Dodgers and Nats |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jonathan Broxton, more (04/27)
| Assessing the Jonathan Broxton demotion that wasn't, and more observations on the Chicago White Sox's bullpen |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Jonathan Broxton, more (04/26)
| UPDATE: The Los Angeles Dodgers make noise in talks of their bullpen, while the ChiSox's might be settling a bit |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Ryan Madson, more (04/25)
| Ryan Madson gets his day, and assessing the Texas Rangers' situation without Neftali Feliz |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Leo Nunez (04/22)
| The Florida Marlins' closer has begun 2011 in strong fashion, and his grip may only get tighter |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Mitchell Boggs, more (04/21)
| Did the St. Louis Cardinals give away who their as yet unnamed Ryan Franklin replacement might be? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Ryan Franklin, more (04/20)
 | Now that Ryan Franklin is officially taking a break, it's time for the guessing games to begin ... and is anything up with Joakim Soria? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: John Axford, more (04/19)
| A little more reassurance for fantasy baseball players who have John Axford and a couple of other NL saves commodities |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat: Joe Nathan, more (04/18)
| Joe Nathan ain't yet right, so the Minnesota Twins are going to Plan B ... and when will the St. Louis Cardinals do so? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat (04/15)
| Is Kevin Gregg making Buck Showalter nervous? Is Huston Street making you nervous? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat (04/14)
 | Here we go again: Ozzie Guillen has no idea who's closing - and neither do fantasy owners, especially those of Matt Thornton |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat (04/13)
| On second thought, maybe Chris Sale and Co. will get some save opportunities after all, plus Cardinals rumblings |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat (04/12)
| Ozzie Guillen knows Matt Thornton can't shoulder all the blame for his blown saves |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat (04/11)
| Matt Thornton heads up a committee that ... is this really a committee? Plus Cards, Halos issues |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat (04/08)
 | Drew Storen may not be out of the present-day running for Washington saves after all |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat (04/07)
 | This guy finally gets a chance to nail one down for his new club - and he may not get many more |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat (04/06)
 | Good signs from Joe Nathan? Maybe a little better than you think |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat (04/05)
| Jordan Walden: the head Halo; Drew Storen has only one obstacle - if he overcomes it, he could be the closer |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - AL (04/04)
 | Fernando Rodney has a little trouble on opening weekend, and someone is waiting to pick up the pieces |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - NL (04/04)
| Is there any doubt about who the closer is for the Atlanta Braves now? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - NL (03/31)
| Why isn't Ryan Madson the man while Philly's closer is out? Plus updates on Putz, Wilson, Nats |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - AL (03/30)
 | Koji's comeback crowds B-more bullpen. Who's really saving Seattle? How quickly will Nathan rise above being average Joe? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - NL (03/24)
| Brian Wilson, J.J. Putz join the NL medical ward, but Drew Storen takes a step forward |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - AL (03/23)
| The Neftali Decision coming soon. Plus, Kevin Gregg and Brandon League have holds on saves ... but how tight? And remember that David Aardsma fella? |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - NL (03/17)
 | NL East clubs are staring down some serious issues at the back end, and Jonathan Broxton still requires ... faith |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - AL (03/16)
| Andrew Bailey drops a Bay bomb, and Neftali Feliz switches gears |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - NL (03/10)
| Leo Nunez has made some changes, and fantasy owners are starting to see the effects - or, at least, they should be |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - AL (03/09)
 | The O's might have to default to Kevin Gregg, plus more on Neftali Feliz, Joe Nathan and the Mariners' sitch. |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - NL (03/03)
| Jonathan Broxton may be adding a twist to his comeback tale |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - AL (03/02)
| Texas Rangers closer to locking up Neftali Feliz's role, and a Joe Nathan mound update |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - NL (02/25)
| It's a look-in-the-mirror year for Jonathan Broxton, what to expect from the Atlanta Braves and much more |
- Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat - AL (02/24)
| Neftali Feliz's saves in flux, but Matt Thornton looks like Chicago's favorite early on. |
2010 Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat
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