In The 'Pen (Rick Graham, Jake Crumpler)

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) perform an in-depth breakdown of all of the reliever work from Opening Day. It included surprises, disappointments, and plenty of victory laps.

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the early-season Stuff+ and PLV leaderboards to uncover 2025's nastiest relievers.

In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) predict every team's end-of-season saves leader.

Callen and Rick analyze the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. The two discuss the latest relievers who have taken control of the jobs in some cities, while also analyzing the committees in others. They also discuss the impact of the latest injuries to closers and returns of others from the Injured List.

Timestamps:

(1:38): Biggest Risers

(4:23): Biggest Fallers

(6:30): David Robertson

(8:25): Liam Hendriks

(10:20): Ryan Pressly

(12:40): Daniel Bard

(15:20): Dylan Floro

(18:02): Joe Barlow

(20:51): Camilo Doval

(22:30): Jhoan Duran

(25:25): David Bednar

(29:26): Arizona Diamondbacks

(30:59): Lucas Sims

(32:41): Oakland Athletics

(35:15): What to Watch For

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Jake and Rick break down the latest closer news and discuss second half Risers and Fallers in the RP ranks.

Timestamps:

(2:00): 3 Up- Brandon Hughes, Jimmy Herget, Nick Martinez

(7:30): 3 Down- Jason Adam, Jonathan Hernández, Evan Phillips

(14:45): News- Oakland injuries leading to A.J Puk as the sole closer?

(19:00): Second Half Risers- Trevor Stephan (James Karinchak), Andrés Muñoz (Erik Swanson), Joe Jiménez, Alexis Díaz , Hunter Harvey...A.J. Minter, Adam Ottavino, Brock Burke (Matt Moore), Ryan Helsley

(48:00): Second Half Fallers- Josh Hader, Eli Morgan, Wil Crowe, Clay Holmes, Génesis Cabrera, Gregory Soto, Taylor Rogers

(1:09:30): W2W4

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) is on vacation, so Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) is joined by special guest, Davis Byrd (@dvsbyrd), as they discuss the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, the 2026 ballot, and the recent relief pitcher transactions, all culminating in an epic rant about the Dodgers.

Callen and Rick analyze the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. They break down what each means for your fantasy rosters and things that have caught their eyes over the past week.

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Timestamps:

(1:20): Biggest Riser- Tanner Rainey

(3:28): Fallers- Scott Barlow

(4:45): Ryan Pressly Injury

(9:04): Lou Trivino to COVID IL

(12:05): Hansel Robles

(14:38): Aroldis Chapman

(18:15): Josh Staumont

(21:07): Minnesota Twins

(24:49): Tanner Rainey

(27:24): Corey Knebel/Brad Hand

(29:46): Anthony Bender

(33:12): Cincinnati Reds

(34:40): Daniel Bard

(37:23): Camilo Doval

(40:45): What to Watch For

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Jake and Rick break down the latest reliever news and speculate on who could be the next "Clay Holmes" type impact arm moved at the deadline.

Timestamps:

(1:30): 3 Up- Garrett Whitlock, Kenley Jansen, Craig Kimbrel

(8:30): 3 Down- Raisel Iglesias, Taylor Rogers, Tanner Houck

(18:00): News- Michael King injury and fallout

(21:00): The Next Clay Holmes? (Joe Jiménez, José Leclerc, Robert Stephenson, Andrés Machado)

(38:00): What to Watch For (Trades!)

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Comparing Rick's top 30 closers to the top 30 taken in the PL Mock Drafts

Callen returns from his hiatus and is joined by Rick and Jake to dive into the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. Then they dive into some of the breakout relievers from this season and point out some trends to monitor as indicators of future success.

Timestamps:

(2;00): 3 Up- Jimmy Herget, Ian Kennedy, Josh Hader

(4:30): 3 Down- Kenley Jansen, Jorge López, David Robertson

(9:40): Ryan Pressly

(13:05): Josh Hader

(17:20): Seranthony Domínguez

(19:20): Boston Red Sox

(22:10): Texas Rangers

(26:00): Velocity as Indicators of Success

Names Mentioned: Jhoan Duran, Andrés Muñoz, Emmanuel Classe, Ryan Helsely, Brusdar Graeterol, Félix Bautista, Edwin Díaz, Pete Fairbanks

(44:00): What to Watch For

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Jake and Rick break down the latest closer news and discuss relievers who may be limited down the stretch.

Timestamps:

(1:45): 3 Up- Camilo Doval, Scott Barlow, Rowan Wick

(8:45): 3 Down- Josh Hader, Jorge López, Craig Kimbrel

(21:30): News- Bednar injury, Holmes and Houck to the IL, ARI closer committee

(38:00): Potential Reliever Limitations

(1:09:30): W2W4

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) power rank the top 10 bullpens in baseball.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the latest in the bullpens throughout the league and help you get an edge over your league mates in finding those needed relief pitchers.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) identify relief pitchers not properly rated in drafts while simultaneously completing a full breakdown of reliever ADP. They close out the podcast with a mailbag segment covering bullpen situations in Detroit and Arizona as well as potential closers-in-waiting.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) analyze the relief work from the Wild Card Series and preview the upcoming Division Series matchups.

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Rick and special guest Daniel Port analyze the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. They also go over four relievers who have emerged into quality holds options this season.

Timestamps:

(2:08): Biggest Risers

(2:28): Jhoan Duran vs. Emilio Pagán

(04:10): Anthony Bender

(07:40): Lou Trivino vs. Dany Jiménez

(11:06): Ryan Pressly and Rafael Montero

(16:08): Camilo Doval

(19:02): New Holds Options

(19:45): Trevor Stephan/Cleveland Guardians bullpen

(26:08): Ryan Helsley

(31:40): Drew Smith

(39:10): Steven Wilson

(45:50): What to watch for

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss all of the deadline trades that involved relievers.

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Callen and Rick break down the latest trades involving relievers and the impact on the save and hold prospects for those teams. Then they dive further into the back half of Rick's latest closer ranks and try and make more sense of these closer by committee situations.

(2:45): Craig Kimbrel to LAD

(5:50): Joely Rodriguez for Miguel Castro

(8:00): Cole Sulser and Tanner Scott to MIA

(13:45): Dillon Tate vs. Jorge Lopez

(15:05): Miami Closer Battle

(16:15): Paul Sewald vs. Drew Steckenrider vs. Diego Castillo

(19:11): Tampa Bay Closer Situation

(21:14): Matt Barnes vs. Jake Diekman

(23:09): David Bender vs. Chris Stratton

(26:26): Gregory Soto vs. Michael Fulmer

(29:01): San Diego Closer Situation

(34:00): Camilo Dovol vs. Jake McGee

(36:33): Kyle Finnegan vs. Tanner Rainey

(38:35): Cincinnati Closer Situation

(41:00): Chicago Cubs Closer Confusion

(43:47): Joe Barlow and company in Texas

(47:35); Alex Colome and company in Colorado

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss the relievers that may be dealt at the trade deadline and who will replace them.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the free agent market for relief pitchers.

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) are joined by Kyle Bland (@blandalytics) as they discuss notable bullpen-adjacent Spring Training storylines ahead of the 2025 campaign.

In the Pen-

Callen, Rick, and Jake recap the latest offseason moves involving relievers.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) identify sleepers with an ADP outside the top 250 since the beginning of February. They close out the show by having fun with PLV to uncover some hidden gems.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) rank playoff teams by the strength of their bullpens.

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Rick and Jake dive into the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. Then they breakdown some of baseballs unluckiest relievers this season.

Timestamps:

(1:30): 3 Up- Pete Fairbanks, José Leclerc, Matt Barnes

(8:00): 3 Down- Kenley Jansen, Tanner Scott, Kyle Finnegan

(15:30): NEWS- Ryan Pressly, Seranthony Domínguez

(21:40): Underperformers

Names Mentioned: Lou Trivino, Emilio Pagán, Joe Kelly, Josh Hader, Jordan Hicks, Ryan Brasier, Taylor Rogers, Dominic Leone

(1:03:00): What to Watch For

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Callen and Rick are joined by Pitcher List's own Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) to dive into some darkhorse names to know throughout the National League pens. They break down the status of the closers for these teams as well as names to monitor in deeper leagues as potential replacement options.

Timestamps:

(2:27): 3 Up- Ryan Helsely, Jhoan Duran

(3:45): 3 Down- Corey Knebel, Paul Sewald

(9:45): Matt Barnes

(12:20): Colin Poche, J.P. Feyereisen

(15:35): Dany Jiménez

(19:25): Brusdar Graterol

(24:12): St. Louis Cardinals

(27:21): Seranthony Domínguez

(31:50): Arizona Diamondbacks

(36:10): Miami Marlins, Louis Head

(40:48): Cincinnati Reds

(45:11): Tyler Kinley

(46:15): Houston Astros

(48:40): What to Watch For

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss bullpens where fantasy mangers can still take action to record more saves.

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) draft bullpens consisting of the best free agent relievers available ahead of the Winter Meetings.

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) use stats such as SwStr%, K%, Stuff+, and Fastball Velocity, which have quick stabilization rates, to identify standout relievers in the early going.

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Callen (@callen_elslager) and Rick (@IAmRickGraham) make the call to the bullpen with the inaugural episode of In the Pen. After a brief discussion on strategy when it comes to drafting relievers, the guys break down the names to know in each American League Bullpen. Then wrap up the show with their predictions for the American League playoff teams.

Players Mentioned: Tyler Wells, Matt Barnes, Liam Hendriks, Craig Kimbrel, Emmanuel Clase, Gregory Soto, Ryan Pressly, Scott Barlow, Raisel Iglesias, Taylor Rogers, Aroldis Chapman, Lou Trevino, Diego Castillo, Paul Sewald, Andrew Kitteredge, Joe Barlow, Jordan Romano

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) hand out the awards for reliever of the year, rookie reliever of the year, breakout reliever of the year, and comeback reliever of the year.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) debate the best closers in each division.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) predict which relievers are likely to become the next set of Hall of Famers, the next best closer in baseball, and the next up-and-coming closers.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) analyze the relief work from the Division Series and preview the ongoing Championship Series matchups.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss the closers that will lead their respective teams in saves throughout the rest of the season.

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Rick and Jake dive into the latest off-season reliever news and breakdown 2022's underperformers vs. overperformers based on their ADP.

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Jake and Rick are break down the latest bullpen news and discuss the reliever All-Star game selections and what relievers we believe were snubbed.

Timestamps:

(1:05): 3 Up- Kenley Jansen, Corey Knebel, Brett Martin

(5:00): 3 Down- Taylor Rogers, Camilo Doval, Joe Barlow

(11:25): All Star Rosters

(11:50): AL: Clay Holmes, Jorge Lopez, Gregory Soto, Emmanuel Clase

(14:30): NL: Josh Hader, Edwin Díaz, Ryan Helsey, David Bednar and JOE MANTIPLY!

(17:45): All Star Snubs

(18:10): The Big Snubs: A.J. Minter, Michael King, Devin Williams, John Schreiber

(30:00): Extra Snubs: Scott Barlow, Rafael Montero, Seranthony Domínguez , Jason Adam, Félix Bautista, Evan Phillips, Paul Sewald, Eli Morgan

(32:20): All Star Roster Construction

(35:55): What to Watch For (MIN, SEA, LAD, CIN, TEX, PHI, OAK, WAS)

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Callen and Rick are joined by Pitcher List's own Eric Dadmun (@EricDadmun) to break down some of those committees we need more information on. After discussing their favorites in these bullpens, they bring forward some other names to keep an eye on as the next man up for holds.

Timestamps:

(2:10): Risers

(3:45): Fallers

(5:12): Aroldis Chapman

(8:30): Josh Hader

(11:30): Andrew Kittredge

(14:18): Kenley Jansen

(17:05): Giovanny Gallegos, Ryan Helsley

(19:59): Matt Barnes

(24:48): Art Warren, Alexis Diaz

(29:10): Anthony Bass, Cole Sulser

(34:00): Brooks Raley

(36:00): Paul Sewald, Drew Steckenrider, Ken Giles

(42:15): Jhoan Duran, Emilio Pagan

(45:38: What to Watch For

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) examine the relievers with the greatest disparities between their Swinging Strike and Strikeout Rates.

In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) examine the relievers with the greatest disparities between their ERAs and ERA estimators.

Callen and Rick analyze the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. After breaking down the impact of the reliever injuries throughout the league and players returning from the IL, they take a look at some Statcast Data to give you some under the radar relievers worth knowing at this point in the season.

Timestamps:

(2:08): Biggest Risers

(5:55): Biggest Fallers

(10:40): Liam Hendriks

(13:45): Ryan Pressly

(15:52): Lucas Sims

(17:30): Emilio Pagan

(20:29): Dylan Floro

(22:45): Matt Barnes

(26:50): Lou Trivino v. Dany Jimenez

(29:40): Camilo Doval

(31:28): StatCast Standouts

(32:55): Ryan Helsely

(33:45): Andres Munoz

(37:17): Steven Wilson

(39:13): Michael King

(43:23): What to Watch For

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager) break down the latest in the bullpens throughout the league and help you get an edge over your league mates in finding those needed relief pitchers

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss relief pitchers that are good options for stashing or are 2nd half sleepers.

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Jake and Rick break down the latest closer news and all the changes to the closer depth charts.

Timestamps:

(2:00): 3 Up- Félix Bautista, Tanner Scott, Kyle Finnegan

(9:20): 3 Down (not "down", but out)- Josh Hader, Craig Kimbrel, Rowan Wick

(18:30): News/Closer Changes- SD, PHI, HOU, LAD, NYY, CHC, OAK, TB, CIN, BOS, TEX

(1:00:00): W2W4

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) place the top 50 SV+HLD relievers into tiers early in the offseason.

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss key storylines for each National League team over the season's final months.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) select the relievers they believe should've been selected to the 2023 All-Star Game.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss some relief pitcher sleepers during the final two months of the season.

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Callen and Rick are joined once again by Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) to dive into some dark horse names to know throughout the American League pens. They break down the status of the closers for these teams as well as names to monitor in deeper leagues as potential replacement options.

Timestamps:

(1:50): 3 Up- Kenley Jansen. Gregory Soto, Tanner Scott

(3:45): 3 Down- Corey Knebel, Dany Jiménez, Craig Kimbrel

(9:24): Liam Hendriks

(12:15): Andrew Kittredge

(15:40): Oakland Athletics

(20:11): Boston Red Sox

(25:12):Kansas City Royals

(28:55): Seattle Mariners

(33:00): Seattle Mariners

(36:25): Detroit Tigers

(41:18): Favorite Darkhorses-Félix Bautista, Texas Rangers

(47:20): What to Watch For

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) review the first half of the 2023 season before previewing the second half from a bullpen perspective.

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down MLB Network's Top 10 Relief Pitchers Right Now and create a list of their own, then break down early relief pitcher ADP.

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) identify some surprising starts from relievers at the outset of the 2023 campaign. The opening week of baseball also brought with it plenty of standouts, most of which are noted by the In The Pen crew.

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down recent transactions and discuss targets and avoids live from PitchCon 2025.

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) identify some relievers that could be in line for saves in the near future and are worth roster spots. They follow that up with a brand-new segment that is worth the listen.

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Jake and Rick are break down the latest bullpen news and discuss the relievers who may be on the move at the deadline, and who may find themselves closing out games come August.

Timestamps:

(2:00): 3 Up- Edwin Díaz, Jorge López, Scott Barlow

(7:00): 3 Down- Josh Hader, David Robertson, Daniel Bard

(11:30): News- Tanner Rainey to the IL, and All-Star game thoughts

(18:00): Sellers (CHC, KC, DET, MIA, PIT, WAS, TEX, ARZ, COL, LAA, OAK, CIN)

(54:30): Buyers? (BOS, PHI, MIN)

(59:30): What to Watch For (MIN, PHI, CIN, WAS, TB, trades)

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) give their 2023 predictions regarding relievers before announcing their picks to win each division and playoff round. Predictions include saves leaders in undecided bullpens as well as World Series winners.

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Callen, Jake, and Rick break down the current reliever free agent class

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In The Pen - Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager) and Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) continue their bullpen breakdowns and dive into the bullpens in the National League. The two break down the confusing teams throughout the league and explain the favorites for saves and holds for each team. At the end of the show they give their predictions for the National League playoff teams and the World Series.

(3:44): Arizona Diamondbacks

(6:40): Atlanta Braves

(9:44): Chicago Cubs

(12:45): Cincinnati Reds

(15:31): Colorado Rockies

(19:24): Los Angeles Dodgers

(24:00): Miami Marlins

(26:50): Milwaukee Brewers

(31:07): New York Mets

(34:03): Philadelphia Phillies

(38:05): Pittsburgh Pirates

(40:28): San Diego Padres

(45:03): San Francisco Giants

(48:30): St. Louis Cardinals

(51:20): Washington Nationals

Players Discussed

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Callen and Rick dive into the league's bullpen usage from the first week of the season and breakdown what it means for your fantasy baseball rosters. The discuss the impact of injuries throughout the league and managerial tendencies to help you uncover the save favorites for each team and the next man up. They also end the show with things to keep an eye on this upcoming week to stay ahead of your league mates.

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Timestamps:

(2:50): Taylor Rogers to San Diego

(6:36): Rick's Biggest Winner- Anthony Bender

(7:17): Callen's Biggest Winner- David Robertson

(8:33): Biggest Fallers- Matt Barnes, San Francisco Relievers

(10:37): Jorge Lopez

(12:54): Jake Diekman

(16:56): Andrew Kittredge

(18:59): Minnesota Twins Situation

(22:55): Ryan Pressly

(28:02): Joe Barlow

(30:18): Kenley Jansen

(31:49): Anthony Bender

(34:27): Corey Knebel to Covid IL- Next Man?

(36:16): Tanner Rainey

(38:36): David Robertson

(41:19): Cincinnati Reds Situation

(45:05): Daniel Bard

(47:20): San Diego Padres Situation

(49:18): San Francisco Giants Situation

(52:00): What to Watch For

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At the outset of Spring Training, Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down Rick's brand-new updated 2025 Top 50 Closers and the notable news coming out of Spring camp.

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) perform a complete preview of all 15 American League bullpens heading into the 2023 campaign. Each team features a question about the closer, a discussion about the next man up, and shots at identifying sleepers.

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) react to the notable bullpen usage from Opening Day 2025.

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss the relievers we had strong opinions about that turned out to be intuitive.

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In The Pen 

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss the relievers their targeting and fading in 2025 fantasy drafts.

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the latest in the bullpens throughout the league and help you get an edge over your league mates in finding those needed relief pitchers.

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) preview the closer and discuss a key storyline for every American League bullpen ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss bullpens that still maintain undecided closer committees nearing the midpoint of the season.

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