Sean Doolittle

You know something, we're pretty spoiled for choice at reliever. No matter your draft strategy, you have a good chance to walk away with a reliable closer if you play your cards smart this season.Last season tells us Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel are in another galaxy of their own, but for those of us left here on earth, last year also tells us that reaching for an elite closer isn't always the best strategy come draft day. Injuries and pitchers go hand in hand -- see Jeurys Familia, Mark Melancon, and Zach Britton for…

There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.So the calculator tells me Greg Holland and Jake McGee have combined for a 48.60 ERA over the last week. The toaster also tells me the Rockies could be lucky to make the Wild Card. What? That's normal ...? Anyway, that sure is a big crooked number in the Rockies clubhouse. Feels like only yesterday we were talking about Holland in the same sentence as Kenley Jansen. I now ask you to all join hands, because I'd like to reflect on what was a pretty awesome... um, half season.…

The eternal reek of failure and mediocrity.*Holds envelope to forehead*What's that stench coming from the Mets' bullpen?Hi-yooooo.I've spent various parts of my weekend entrenched in amazement. Them amazin' Mets caught my eye late last week, and they've been feeding me spoonful after spoonful of false hope and warm porridge of encouragement. For a bullpen that holds the third highest ERA this season (4.92) you might think I'm a little loco when I suggest that there are some promising... okay, half promising,…

Fantasy Baseball: 2017 Sleeper Closers Every Fantasy Baseball year we’re faced with the difficult task of having to fill that relief pitcher spot on our fantasy rosters. Dominant, guaranteed closers are a rarity in today’s game, and outside of Aroldis Chapman, Kenley Jansen, and Zach Britton, no one’s a sure thing. Of course, some closers have more room for error than others, but there’s no doubt that we’ll be seeing a ton of new guys getting save chances this season.Whether you’re in a categories league, points, or…